JP6630453B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to perform a special game advantageous to a player when a determination made when a predetermined condition is satisfied is a win determination result.

  Conventionally, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game played using a predetermined game medium such as a pachinko ball or a game medal, a hit determination is made as to whether or not a hit is made, and the hit determination becomes a hit determination result. A game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine machine configured to generate a special game advantageous to a player under such a condition is known. Taking a pachinko machine as an example, a main control device (first control means) that executes control processes related to the backbone of a game such as a hit determination, and an effect based on the control processes executed by the main control device. Effect control device (second control means) for performing the control process related to the game, and various control devices such as a payout control device for performing a control process related to the payout of the pachinko ball as a game medium, and the pachinko ball can flow down. A game board in which a game area is defined is provided with a start winning section in which a pachinko ball can be won, and an effect display section (effect display means) such as a liquid crystal display capable of performing a pattern fluctuation effect in which the effect symbol fluctuates. ing. In such a pachinko machine, a hit determination is performed in the main control device when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins a start winning section (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and based on the determination result, When the effect is performed on the effect display unit by the effect display unit and the hit determination is a hit determination result, after the effect on the effect display unit is completed, the special winning unit provided on the game board is opened. A game is created to give a player a chance to obtain a prize ball.

  In recent years, various gaming effects have been performed on gaming machines in order to enhance the interest in gaming. In such a game effect, an effect image for effect display is displayed over a wide area of the effect display unit, or a movable effect body provided separately from the effect display unit is operated according to the effect image of the effect display unit. There is something. At the time of performing such an effect, since the display subject of the effect display unit is the effect image, the effect symbol on the effect display unit is reduced and displayed in a variable manner, or a different symbol from the effect symbol is displayed on the effect display unit. Is displayed in the corners of the symbol to inform the player that the symbol variation effect is continuing (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-205745 A

  Here, in recent gaming machines, effects tend to be diversified and complicated in order to enhance the interest of the game. However, when a design for notifying that the effect is continuing is configured to be always displayed on the effect display unit, the display content on the effect display unit is limited, or the sense of unity of the display content is reduced. It is feared that the loss may be a factor that reduces the interest of the game.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in view of the problems inherent in the conventional gaming machines, and has been proposed to appropriately solve the problems. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect with a high effect and improving the interest of a game without impairing a state in which game information based on the game information can be identified.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application
A first control unit (60a) for executing a predetermined control process, a second control unit (65a) for executing a control process regarding an effect based on a control signal from the first control unit (60a), Storage means (60c) for storing the hold information in response to establishment of the start condition, wherein the first control means (60a) triggers the establishment of the start condition based on the hold information in the storage means (60c). A hit judging means (60a) for judging whether or not a hit is provided, and a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the judgment of the hit judging means (60a) becomes a hit judgment result. In gaming machines,
A first symbol display unit (M) capable of changing and stopping and displaying a first symbol indicating a determination result of the hit determination unit based on control of the first control unit (60a);
A first hold display unit (M) that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage unit (60c) based on the control of the first control unit (60a);
A second symbol display unit (17) capable of displaying a second symbol indicating a determination result of the hit determination unit based on control of the second control unit (65a);
A second hold display unit (17) for displaying a hold display indicating the number of holds stored by the storage means (60c) based on the control of the second control means (65a);
A third symbol display unit (3) capable of displaying a third symbol in a form capable of discriminating whether the first symbol is being displayed while being fluctuated or stopped based on the control of the second control means (65a). 300),
A third hold display unit (300) for displaying a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) based on the control of the second control means (65a),
The second symbol of the second symbol display section (17) and the third symbol of the third symbol display section (300) are changed in synchronization with the change and stop display of the first symbol. And the second control means (65a) is configured to control the display of the second symbol display unit (17) and the third symbol display unit (300) so as to stop and display.
In the second symbol, a plurality of displays having different display forms are displayed as a loss display which can be displayed on the second symbol display section (17) when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is a determination result of a loss. Is set,
In the third symbol, at least one display form is set as a loss display that can be displayed on the third symbol display unit (300) when the determination of the hit determination unit is a determination result of a loss,
When an error occurs, the second symbol display unit (17) performs notification according to the error, while not changing the displayable content on the third symbol display unit (300),
When power returns after power failure, configured to perform an initial operation to the movable body (110, 120),
Wherein together with the movable member in the initial operation (110, 120) so as to partially or completely covered the second symbol display section (17) and said second hold display unit (17) is provided, during the initial operation said movable body (110, 120) to the uncovered as the third symbol display section (300) and said third hold display unit (300) is provided for,
When the power is restored after the power is turned off during the change of the first symbol, the second symbol display unit displays a reset indicator for identifying that the symbol is being restored, and displays the reset indicator. The gist is that the third hold display unit (300) can display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) before starting the next change in the state .
The present application includes the following technical concept.
A first control unit (60a) for executing a predetermined control process, a second control unit (65a) for executing a control process regarding an effect based on a control signal from the first control unit (60a), Storage means (60c) for storing the hold information in response to establishment of the start condition, wherein the first control means (60a) triggers the establishment of the start condition based on the hold information in the storage means (60c). A hit judging means (60a) for judging whether or not a hit is provided, and a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the judgment of the hit judging means (60a) becomes a hit judgment result. In gaming machines,
A first symbol display unit (M) capable of changing and stopping and displaying a first symbol indicating a determination result of the hit determination unit based on control of the first control unit (60a);
A first hold display unit (M) that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage unit (60c) based on the control of the first control unit (60a);
A second symbol is provided so as to be partially or entirely covered by the movable body (110, 120) at the time of the initial operation, and displays a second symbol indicating the determination result of the hit determination means based on the control of the second control means (65a). A possible second symbol display unit (17),
A hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) based on the control of the second control means (65a), provided so as to partially or entirely cover the movable body (110, 120) at the time of the initial operation. A second hold display section (17) for displaying
It is provided so as not to be covered by the movable body (110, 120) at the time of the initial operation, and it is possible to identify whether the first symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating display or stopped display based on the control of the second control means (65a). A third symbol display unit (300) capable of displaying a third symbol in a form,
The second control means (65a) is configured to display a third hold display unit (300) provided so as not to be covered by the movable body (110, 120) at the time of the initial operation. Control to display the pending hold indication,
The second symbol of the second symbol display section (17) and the third symbol of the third symbol display section (300) are changed in synchronization with the change and stop display of the first symbol. And the second control means (65a) is configured to control the display of the second symbol display unit (17) and the third symbol display unit (300) so as to stop and display.
In the second symbol, a plurality of displays having different display forms are displayed as a loss display which can be displayed on the second symbol display section (17) when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is a determination result of a loss. Is set,
In the third symbol, at least one display form is set as a loss display that can be displayed on the third symbol display unit (300) when the determination of the hit determination unit is a determination result of a loss,
In a case where the power is restored due to a power cut-off that occurs when the first symbol fluctuates, the movable member (110, 120) performs the initial operation, and the first control means serves as the second symbol before. (60a) is displayed on the second symbol display section (17) in a form different from that displayed when the actuation of (60a) is activated from the initial state, and the first control means ( 60a) is displayed on the third symbol display section (300) while displaying a loss display of the same display form as that displayed when operating from the initial state,
When the power is restored due to the power interruption, the hold display in the second hold display section (17) is changed to a form in which the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) cannot be identified, and The second hold display unit (17) is configured to control the second hold display unit (17) so that the hold number stored in the storage unit (60c) can be identified by the determination of the hit determination unit (60a). ,
When the power is restored due to the power cutoff occurring during the change of the first symbol, the second symbol display unit (17) displays a reset display that can identify that the symbol is being restored, and Before the next change is started in a state where the display is displayed, the third hold display unit (300) is configured to be able to display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored by the storage means (60c) in the third hold display unit (300). I do.
As described above, the first symbol indicating the result of the determination by the hit determination means is displayed on the first symbol display section based on the control of the first control means, and the first symbol is displayed based on the control of the second control means. The second symbol indicating the judgment result of the judging means is variably displayed, and the third symbol is displayed in a form capable of identifying whether the first symbol is being variably displayed, so that the second and third symbols are displayed. The information related to the first symbol can be identified from any of the displays. As described above, since the information related to the first symbol can be identified from the third symbol of the third symbol display unit, the second symbol indicating the determination result of the hit determination unit in the second symbol display unit. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the effect together with the design, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Further, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff occurring during the change of the first symbol, the hold display in the second hold display section is changed so that the number of holds stored in the storage means cannot be identified. The fact that the power has been restored due to the power interruption can be identified from the display state of the hold display in the second hold display unit, and misunderstanding and confusion of the player can be prevented. Then, the number of holdings stored in the storage means is displayed on the second holding display unit by the judgment of the hit judging means after the power restoration, so that the display form becomes indistinguishable due to the power restoration. The hold display on the hold display section can be returned to a normal state.

The present application includes the following technical concept.
A first control unit (60a) for executing a predetermined control process, a second control unit (65a) for executing a control process regarding an effect based on a control signal from the first control unit (60a), Storage means (60c) for storing the hold information in response to establishment of the start condition, wherein the first control means (60a) triggers the establishment of the start condition based on the hold information in the storage means (60c). A hit judging means (60a) for judging whether or not a hit is provided, and a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the judgment of the hit judging means (60a) becomes a hit judgment result. In gaming machines,
A first symbol display unit (M) capable of changing and stopping and displaying a first symbol indicating a determination result of the hit determination unit based on control of the first control unit (60a);
A first hold display unit (M) that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage unit (60c) based on the control of the first control unit (60a);
A second symbol is provided so as to be partially or entirely covered by the movable body (110, 120) at the time of the initial operation, and displays a second symbol indicating the determination result of the hit determination means based on the control of the second control means (65a). A possible second symbol display unit (17),
A hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) based on the control of the second control means (65a), provided so as to partially or entirely cover the movable body (110, 120) at the time of the initial operation. A second hold display section (17) for displaying
It is provided so as not to be covered by the movable body (110, 120) at the time of the initial operation, and it is possible to identify whether the first symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating display or stopped display based on the control of the second control means (65a). A third symbol display unit (300) capable of displaying a third symbol in a form,
The second control means (65a) is configured to display a third hold display unit (300) provided so as not to be covered by the movable body (110, 120) at the time of the initial operation. Control to display the pending hold indication,
The second symbol of the second symbol display section (17) and the third symbol of the third symbol display section (300) are changed in synchronization with the change and stop display of the first symbol. And the second control means (65a) is configured to control the display of the second symbol display unit (17) and the third symbol display unit (300) so as to stop and display.
In the second symbol, a plurality of displays having different display forms are displayed as a loss display which can be displayed on the second symbol display section (17) when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is a determination result of a loss. Is set,
In the third symbol, at least one display form is set as a loss display that can be displayed on the third symbol display unit (300) when the determination of the hit determination unit is a determination result of a loss,
When the power is restored due to the power cutoff that occurs when the first symbol fluctuates, the movable member (110, 120) performs the initial operation and the second symbol is displayed before the power shutoff. An out-of-state display in a display state different from the display is displayed on the second symbol display section (17), and an out-of-position display displayed when the first control means (60a) is operated from the initial state as the third symbol. While displaying the loss display of the same display form on the third symbol display unit (300),
When the power is restored due to the power interruption, the hold display in the second hold display section (17) is changed to a form in which the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) cannot be identified, and The second hold display unit (17) is configured to control the second hold display unit (17) so that the hold number stored in the storage unit (60c) can be identified by the determination of the hit determination unit (60a). ,
When the power is restored due to the power cutoff occurring during the change of the first symbol, the second symbol display unit (17) displays a reset display that can identify that the symbol is being restored, and Before the next change is started in a state where the display is displayed, the third hold display unit (300) is configured to be able to display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored by the storage means (60c) in the third hold display unit (300). I do.
As described above, the first symbol indicating the result of the determination by the hit determination means is displayed on the first symbol display section based on the control of the first control means, and the first symbol is displayed based on the control of the second control means. The second symbol indicating the judgment result of the judging means is variably displayed, and the third symbol is displayed in a form capable of identifying whether the first symbol is being variably displayed, so that the second and third symbols are displayed. The information related to the first symbol can be identified from any of the displays. As described above, since the information related to the first symbol can be identified from the third symbol of the third symbol display unit, the second symbol indicating the determination result of the hit determination unit in the second symbol display unit. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the effect together with the design, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Further, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff occurring during the change of the first symbol, the hold display in the second symbol display section is changed to a form in which the number of holds stored in the storage means cannot be identified. The fact that the power has been restored due to the power cutoff can be identified from the display state of the hold display in the second symbol display unit, and misunderstanding or confusion of the player can be prevented. The second symbol display unit displays the number of reserves stored in the storage unit by the determination of the hit determination unit after the power is restored, so that the display is indistinguishable due to the power recovery. The hold display on the symbol display unit can be returned to a normal state.

Further, the present application includes the following technical idea.
The second control means (65a) is configured to perform the determination by the hit determination means (60a) when the starting condition is satisfied in a state where the determination by the hit determination means (60a) is not performed after the power recovery. The gist is that the second holding display unit (17) is configured to control the second holding display unit (17) so as to display the number of holdings stored in the storage unit (60c) before the execution.
According to this configuration, it is possible to quickly return to the normal state when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the power is restored, from the hold display that cannot be identified due to the power restoration.

Further, the present application includes the following technical idea.
The second control means (65a) is configured to, when the starting condition is satisfied in a state in which the hit determination means (60a) has not performed the determination after the power recovery, the second and third hold display sections The hold display at (17,300) is displayed in an unidentifiable form until the judgment by the hit judging means (60a) is made, and the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) is unidentifiable. When the determination by the determination means (60a) is performed, the second and third hold display units (17, 300) are controlled so as to display the number of holds stored in the storage means (60c) after the determination. The gist is that it is configured to
According to this configuration, the suspended display, which cannot be identified due to the power recovery, is returned to a normal state after the determination by the hit determination unit is performed thereafter, so that the execution state of the game accompanying the determination by the hit determination unit And the display state of the hold display can be matched. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity due to a mismatch between the execution state of the game accompanying the determination by the hit determination unit and the display state of the hold display, and prevent erroneous recognition or confusion of the player.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the information based on the control of the first control means for judging whether or not a hit has been realized while realizing the execution of a high effect of the effect using the second game information display means. Can be identified from the display of the third game information display means.

It is a front view showing the pachinko machine concerning the example of the present invention. (a) is a schematic front view showing a game board according to an embodiment, and (b) is an enlarged view of a main part in which an arrangement position of an auxiliary display unit is enlarged. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment. (a) is a schematic diagram showing each symbol row in the effect display unit, the special effect reserved display area for display, and the display area for ordinary figure fluctuation effect, and (b) is a state in which the first movable body has moved to the movable position. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a relationship with the effect display unit in (a), and (c) is a schematic diagram illustrating a relationship with the effect display unit when the second movable body has moved to the movable position. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. (a) is an explanatory view showing a state in which an error notification image in the case of a magnetic detection sensor error among the first specific errors is displayed in a first error display area (full screen); 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between each display area in the effect display unit, a second error display area, and a second error display area. (a) is a flowchart showing a main control power-on process, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of the effect display unit when the initial startup process is executed by the main control CPU, (c) FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of an effect display unit when a return process is executed by a main control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part, the effect display part, and the auxiliary display part after RAM clear. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of a game information display part, a production display part, and an auxiliary display part before and after power-off when the power is restored in response to the power-off which occurred at the time of stop of the fluctuation of the special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part, the effect display part, and the auxiliary display part before and after power-off when the power is restored with the power-off which occurred during the change of the special figure. When the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the stoppage of the fluctuation of the normal figure and when the power was restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the fluctuation of the normal figure, the game information display unit before and after the power failure, It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of an effect display part and an auxiliary display part.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that performs a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “up”, and “down” mean, unless otherwise noted, a pachinko machine as shown in FIG. It is pointed out when viewed from the player side).

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has bases 11 and 12 formed to open forward and installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game store, and front openings of the bases 11 and 12. And a front member 13 which is openably and closably supported by the bases 11 and 12 to form a front surface of the gaming machine so as to cover the game machine. By doing so, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens back and forth, and is provided on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame (not shown) of the game store. An inner frame 12 as a main body frame is configured to be openably and closably and detachably assembled, and a game board 20 is detachably arranged on the inner frame 12. In addition, on the rear side of the gaming board 20, when a predetermined condition (starting condition) is established (pachinko ball winning in each of the starting winning ports 31a, 32a described later), a symbol for effect (hereinafter referred to as a special figure). An effect display section (display means) 17 as an effect executing means for changing an effect symbol) is detachably provided. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is employed as the effect display unit 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type display device or a dot matrix type display device is used. Conventionally known various display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various special figure effect symbols such as devices can be adopted. Further, in the embodiment, when various types of errors occur, the effect display unit 17 is configured to function as a notification unit that performs error notification indicating that the errors have occurred.

  On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 13 as the front member having a window 13 a opening forward and rearward at a position corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20 is assembled so as to be openable and closable. I have. In the front frame 13, a see-through protective plate 13b formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material is provided so as to cover the window 13a, and protects the game board 20 in a state where it can be seen from the front side. As shown in FIG. 1, a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 is provided on the front frame 13 so as to surround the window 13a, and a speaker capable of outputting sound and sound effects is provided at an upper position of the front frame 13. (Sound output means) 19 is provided. Then, by lighting / flashing a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided on the lamp device 18 or outputting an appropriate sound from the speaker 19, various displays performed by the effect display unit 17 are performed. It is configured so that an effect by light or an effect by sound can be performed according to the effect (design variation effect). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as an effect executing unit, similarly to the effect display unit 17. Further, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are configured to be able to execute an error notification when an error occurs, and the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are configured to execute the error notification in the same manner as the effect display unit 17. It has a function as a means.

  Ball trays (storage portions) 14, 15 capable of storing pachinko balls (game media) are provided below the window 13a in the front frame 13, and the ball trays 14, 14 are integrated with the front frame 13. 15 can be opened and closed. An upper ball tray 14 and a lower ball tray 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. One or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Further, a configuration in which only one ball receiving tray 14, 15 is provided may be employed.

  An operation handle 16 for operating a hit ball firing device (not shown) is provided at a lower right position on the front of the pachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the embodiment). The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a biased in the left rotation direction, and the player operates the hitting ball launching device by rotating the operation lever 16a clockwise to rotate the operation lever 16a clockwise. The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is configured to vary strongly according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to adjust the amount of rotation. A so-called “left-handed” in which a pachinko ball flows down a first ball flow-down path 21 a (described later) formed in the game board 20 and a second ball flow-down path 21 b (described later) formed in the game board 20. The so-called "right-stroke (rubber striking)" in which the ball flows down can be distinguished. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the predetermined game is performed by operating the operation lever 16a and hitting the pachinko ball into the game area 21 so that the pachinko ball enters various ball entry portions described later. Is being done.

(About game board 20)
The gaming board 20 of the embodiment is a flat transparent plate (game area forming member) formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined thickness from a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate. The effect display section 17 is detachably attached to the rear side of the board 20. On the front side of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, a game area 21 in which a pachinko ball can flow down (movable) is defined by a substantially circular guide rail 23 disposed on the front surface (board surface), A game is played by a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device being launched into the game area 21. Further, the game board 20 is provided with an installation member (not shown) that defines an accommodation space between the game board 20 and the accommodation space. Various effect means such as movable bodies 110 and 120 that perform effects by operation are provided. The effect display section 17 is attached to the rear side of the installation member, and is visible from the front side of the game board 20 through an opening provided in the installation member and an opening 25a of a frame-shaped decorative body 25 (described later). It is configured to face. In addition, the game board 20 may be one in which a decorative seal or the like is attached to a surface of a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material.

  The gaming board 20 has a plurality of mounting openings penetrating front and rear in the gaming area 21, and various game components are attached to each mounting opening from the front side, and at the lowest position of the gaming area 21. Is provided with an out-opening 22 that opens into the game area 21 so that the pachinko balls hit into the out-opening 22 and discharged into the game area 21 are discharged outside the machine. Further, the gaming board 20 has a large number of gaming nails 24 provided in the gaming area 21 and flows down the gaming area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) to the left of a frame-shaped decorative body 25 described later. A rotating guide member F that rotates with the contact of the pachinko ball to be rotated is rotatably supported, and the flowing direction of the pachinko ball is changed irregularly by contact with the game nail 24 or the rotating guide member F. I have. The rotation guide member F is a member that is also called a “windmill”, and is a member that emits a pachinko ball in the left-right direction as the rotation of the rotation guide member F rotates. The number of the mounting openings is appropriately determined as needed according to the number of various game components attached to the game board 20, the arrangement position, and the like.

  In the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, an opening 25 a that opens forward and backward is formed in a mounting opening that is open at a substantially central portion of a game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 23. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and the display surface 17 a of the effect display unit 17 is configured to be visible from the front of the game board 20 via the opening 25 a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The installation member is opened forward from a substantially rectangular back plate formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the game board 20 and an image wall portion projecting forward from an outer peripheral edge of the back plate. The game board 20 and the installation member are fixed with screws in a state where the game board 20 is formed in a box shape and the opening front end of the drawing wall portion is in contact with the rear surface of the game board 20. In addition, on the back plate of the installation member, a substantially rectangular opening is opened at the position aligned with the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 back and forth so as to open front and back, and the back plate of the back plate is opened. The effect display section 17 is detachably attached to the rear side, and the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening.

(About the frame-shaped decorative body 25)
As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 provided on the game board 20 has a ring-shaped frame base extending along the inside of the mounting opening formed on the game board 20. (Not shown), provided on the frame base, protruding forward from the front surface of the game board 20, and separating the game area 21 and the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17 from the inner periphery of the game area 21. And an eave-shaped portion 25b that defines an eave-shaped portion, and a thin plate-shaped base plate portion 25c that extends outward from the rear edge of the eave-shaped portion 25b. Then, by inserting the frame base into the mounting opening and fixing the base plate portion 25c to the front surface of the game board 20, the base plate portion 25c is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing means such as screws. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, the eaves-like portion 25b is provided so as to extend continuously so as to surround the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the front side of the display surface 17a of the effect display portion 17 is provided. The pachinko ball restricts the pachinko ball from flowing down (falling) or coming into contact with the gaming nail 24 and jumping into the opening. Further, the eaves-like portion 25b is formed so as to be inclined downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, so that the pachinko balls launched into the game area 21 do not stay on the eaves-like portion 25b, or the left or It is formed so as to be guided rightward.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 21 defined outside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 includes a first ball flow path 21 a in which a pachinko ball flows down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and a frame-shaped decoration. The right side of the body 25 is divided into a second ball flow-down path 21b in which the pachinko ball flows down, and the pachinko ball fired in the game area 21 by the hitting ball firing device is turned into a first ball flow-down path 21a according to the arrival position. Alternatively, it is configured to flow down any one of the second spherical flow paths 21b. Then, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a (when hitting left), it will be described later as compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. The winning prize parts 31 and 32, the special prize parts 41 and 42, and the gate part 48 are configured to increase the possibility that the pachinko ball will win (enter). More specifically, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b, the probability that the pachinko ball will win (enter) the starting winning portions 31, 32, the special winning portions 41, 42 and the gate portion 48 is It is set to 0%.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 includes third game information related to the first game information displayed on the game information display section M for controlling the effect control CPU 65a. An auxiliary display unit (third game information display means) 300 that can be displayed based on the information is provided. Specifically, the auxiliary display unit 300 is disposed at the upper right position of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 adjacent to the opening edge of the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and 300 is configured to directly face the see-through protection plate 13b. That is, the auxiliary display unit 300 is configured to be located on the front side of a movable area of the movable body 110 described later, and even if the movable body 110 operates in any of the initial position and the movable position, the auxiliary display unit 300 Can be visually recognized from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. That is, when the player playing the game with the pachinko machine 10 looks straight at the game board 20 from the front and looks at the game board 20 from the front side (the player side), it is adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. By arranging the auxiliary display unit 300 so as to perform the game, the game status (special figure) , The number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information, and the fluctuation state of the ordinary figure) can be easily grasped.

(About the entry section)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entry portions (specifically, a first start winning portion 31 and a second start winning portion) into which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 can enter. 32, a first special prize unit 41, a second special prize unit 42, a gate unit 48, and a normal prize unit 45) are provided, and control is performed in accordance with the entry unit where the pachinko ball has entered. A predetermined game can be played. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first starting prize section 31, the second starting prize section 32, the first special prize section 41, the second special prize section 42, and the gate section 48 as the above-mentioned ball entry section. The pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow-down path 21a is provided at a position where the ball can enter. In the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, each of the normal winning portions 45 is disposed at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flowing down path 21a can win. The second ball down flow path 21b of the embodiment is formed with a width that allows one pachinko ball to pass along the guide rail 23 to the out port 22, and has flowed down the second ball down flow path 21b. The pachinko ball does not win any of the above-mentioned ball entry portions.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) facing the game area 21 can be awarded below the frame-shaped decorative body 25 on the game board 20, as shown in FIG. In addition to the first start winning section 31, a second start winning section 32 is provided below the first start winning section 31. Further, on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate portion 48 through which pachinko balls passing through the game area 21 (the first ball flow path 21a) facing the game area 21 (the first ball flow path 21a) can pass. Are arranged. Further, a first special winning portion 41 is provided at a position on the upper left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 facing the game area 21 (the first ball flow-down path 21a), and a left side portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided. In addition, a second special winning section 42 is provided facing the game area 21 (the first ball flow-down path 21a).

(About the start winning prize part 31, 32)
The first and second start winning portions (ball entry portions) 31 and 32 are provided with start winning ports (ball entry ports) 31a and 32a in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can win. Here, the first start winning part 31 is a normally open winning part in which the first start winning opening 31a is always open to the game area 21, and the second start winning part 32 is in accordance with predetermined opening conditions and closing conditions. The second start winning port 32a is an open / close winning section that is opened and closed by a start opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 32b. The second start winning section 32 includes a start winning solenoid SL1 (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the opening / closing member 32b for starting, and the start winning solenoid SL1 is disposed on a main control board disposed behind the pachinko machine 10. It is configured to be driven and controlled by 60 (main control CPU 60a).

  The first and second start winning portions 31 and 32 include start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (FIG. 3) as start winning detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won the first and second start winning ports 31a and 32a. Reference) is provided. The start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are hard-wired to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When the detection signals from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs the signals from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 with the input of the detection signal as a payout ball payout condition, and the ball payout device (payout means) 91 pays out a preset number of prize balls. It has become. In addition, the detection of pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, winning of pachinko balls into the first and second start winning ports 31a and 32a) is based on game start conditions (predetermined conditions, starting conditions). As a condition), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various winning information (game information such as a random number for a big hit determination) triggered by the establishment of the starting condition, and performs special processing based on the acquired winning information. It is configured to perform a diagram hit determination (hit determination). Then, the effect display unit 17 is configured to be controlled by sub-control boards 65 and 70, which will be described later, so that the effect display unit 17 executes a symbol variation effect based on the result of the special figure hit determination. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) performs a special figure hit determination on condition that the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 detect a pachinko ball.

  Further, when the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a becomes a hit determination result, a special game (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit game) advantageous to the player is given. As a result of the symbol fluctuation effect in the effect display unit 17, a combination of a predetermined hit display (predetermined specific display) in a stop display area 27 (described later) of the effect display unit 17 (for example, the same special figure effect symbol) The special design effect symbol is displayed in a fixed and stopped manner, so that a special game (hereinafter, referred to as a big hit game) advantageous to the player is given, and the first special prize is generated with the occurrence of the big hit game A big hit game in which the first special winning opening 41a of the portion 41 and the second special winning opening 42a of the second special winning portion 42 are opened under a predetermined opening condition is performed, so that a player is given an opportunity to obtain a prize ball. It is configured to be. That is, in the embodiment, the jackpot game in which the player is given an opportunity to obtain the prize ball is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

(About the first special prize section 41)
The first special prize section (special prize section, ball entry section) 41 opens and closes a first special prize port (special prize port) 41a opened in the game area 21 (first ball flow down path 21a). A first special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 41b is provided, and the first special opening / closing member 41b is closed and opened when the first special winning solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 3) as a driving means is driven. To an open position. Further, the first special winning section 41 is provided with a first special winning detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) as detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the first special winning opening 41a. The first special winning detection sensor SE3 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the first special winning detection sensor SE3 detects a pachinko ball (that is, a pachinko ball to the first special winning opening 41a). Is established, the detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs the detection signal from the first special winning detection sensor SE3. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 with the input as a prize ball payout condition so that the ball payout device (payout means) 91 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. It has become. Here, when the first special winning solenoid SL2 is provided with a jackpot game for opening and closing the first special winning opening 41a triggered by winning of a pachinko ball into the first and second starting winning openings 31a and 32a. The drive is controlled by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) after the end of the symbol change effect by the effect display section 17. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit games having different opening / closing modes of the first special opening / closing member 41b are set, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) opens and closes according to the type of the big hit game. The first special winning solenoid SL2 is driven and controlled in accordance with the conditions. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a state in which the first special winning solenoid SL2 is drive-controlled and the first special winning opening 41a is opened (during operation of the first special winning solenoid SL2) is set as an effective state.

(About the second special prize section 42)
The second special prize section (special prize section, ball entry section) 42 opens and closes a second special prize port (special prize port) 42a opened in the game area 21 (first ball flow-down path 21a). A second special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 42b is provided, and a closed position and an open position where the second special opening / closing member 42b closes with the driving of the second special prize solenoid SL3 (see FIG. 3) as the driving means. To be displaced to an open position. The second special winning section 42 includes a second special winning detecting means (first detecting means, second detecting means, ball detecting means) for detecting a pachinko ball which has won the second special winning opening 42a. A special winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The second special winning detection sensor SE4 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the second special winning detection sensor SE4 detects a pachinko ball (ie, a pachinko ball to the second special winning opening 42a). Is satisfied), a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs the detection signal from the second special winning detection sensor SE4. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 using the input as a payout ball payout condition so that the ball payout device 91 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. . Here, the second special prize solenoid SL3 is a case where a big hit occurs as a result of the big hit lottery in the main control board 60 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting prize opening 31a or the second starting prize opening 32a. In addition, the second special opening / closing member 42b is opened and closed at a predetermined timing during the big hit game to allow a pachinko ball to enter the second special winning opening 42a.

  The second special winning portion 42 includes a winning passage communicating with the second special winning opening 42a, and a branch passage branching from the winning passage (both not shown). The second special prize section 42 is provided with a guide that can guide the pachinko ball flowing down the prize passage to the branch passage at a branch position of the branch passage with respect to the prize passage, and as a driving unit that operates the guide body. Is provided with a switching solenoid SL4. The guide body may be displaced between a first position for closing the ball entrance of the branch passage while opening the winning passage, and a second position for closing the winning passage while opening the ball entrance of the branch passage. The pachinko ball that flows down the winning passage can be branched into the branch passage by displacing the guide body from the first posture to the second posture in accordance with the drive of the switching solenoid SL4. Here, the second special winning unit 42 switches the guide body so that the guide body is always held in the first posture and the guide body is displaced from the first posture to the second posture in a specific round with the winning of the big hit game. The drive of the solenoid SL4 is controlled.

  The second special winning detection sensor SE4 is disposed downstream of the branch position of the branch passage in the winning passage. The second special winning section 42 is provided with a specific area ball detection sensor SE5 as specific area ball detection means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through the branch passage. The specific area entry detection sensor SE5 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) similarly to the second special prize detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3). When a ball is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. The second special prize section 42 is configured to always close the second special prize opening 42a by the second special opening / closing member 42b (a state in which no prize can be won), and a predetermined timing during the big hit game (hit game). In the (specific round), the second special winning opening 42a is opened (a winning state is established). In the second special winning section 42, the guide body whose posture has been displaced from the first posture to the second posture in the specific round of the jackpot game is provided on condition that the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball. The drive of the switching solenoid SL4 is controlled so as to change the posture from the second posture to the first posture.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a specific type of jackpot game (specific jackpot game) is determined as to whether or not a later-described probable change state, which is a benefit advantageous to the player, is given as the game state after the jackpot game In the specific round, the second special winning opening 42a in the second special winning section 42 is opened, and the pachinko ball entering the second special winning opening 42a during the specific round is detected by the specific area entering detection sensor SE5. It is configured to determine whether or not it is detected (whether or not a pachinko ball has entered a specific area). That is, in the specific round (for example, the fifth round) in the specific jackpot game, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 of the second special winning section 42 detects a pachinko ball (that is, when a pachinko ball enters the specific area) ), The main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is configured to determine the provision of the probable change state. In a specific round in the specific jackpot game, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 of the second special winning section 42 does not detect a pachinko ball (that is, when the pachinko ball does not enter the specific area), the main control board The main control CPU 60a is configured not to determine the assignment of the probable state (determine the provision of the non-probable state). That is, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) determines to give a certain change state after the end of the big hit game when the specific area entering ball detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball during a specific round in the big hit game. It has a function as a specific state assignment determining means. Further, the branch passage in the second special winning section 42 of the embodiment functions as a specific area to which a certain area change detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball to give a certain change state (specific state).

(About gate section 48)
The gate section 48 is provided with a gate sensor SE6 (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting that a pachinko ball has passed through the gate section 48. The gate sensor SE6 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and inputs a detection signal from the gate sensor SE6 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), that is, the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE6. Is detected (establishment of the detection condition by the passage of the pachinko ball in the gate unit 48), the opening determination information (game information such as random numbers) is acquired, and based on the acquired game information, a general figure hit determination (a general figure hit) is performed. Lottery) is performed. Then, as a result of this lottery per drawing, when a per game drawing for opening and closing the second start winning opening 32a is given, the start winning solenoid SL1 is drive-controlled to open and close the starting opening / closing member 32b. It has become.

(About the normal winning section 45)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portion 45 is provided on the gaming board 20 such that a normal winning opening 45a in which a pachinko ball can be won is always open upward at a lower left position and a lower right position of the game area 21. The pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21a is provided with a certain probability in the ordinary winning opening 45a. The normal winning section 45 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor SE7 (see FIG. 3) as detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won the normal winning opening 45a. The normal winning detection sensor SE7 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) pays out the prize ball on condition that the detection signal from the normal winning detection sensor SE7 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). After the determination, a control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 to cause the ball payout device 91 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

(About game information display section M)
Game information for displaying various game information (first game information) based on control of the main control CPU 60a at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, a lower left position outside the game area 21). A display section (first game information display means) M is provided, and by visually checking the game information display section M, a player can appropriately confirm game information necessary for the game. . That is, the game information display section M is wired and connected to the main control board 60, and each of the display sections 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57 according to a signal output based on the control processing of the main control CPU 60a. The game information is displayed by turning on / off the light emitting unit (LED) of the game. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the game information display section M of the embodiment includes special figure display sections 50A and 50B, special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, and general figure display as display sections for displaying the game information. A section 55, a general-purpose reservation display section 56, and the like are provided. The front of the game information display section M is protected by a light-transmissive cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game information display section M can be confirmed through the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(About special figure display part 50A, 50B)
The special figure display sections 50A and 50B are activated upon a prize in the first start prize section 31 and the second start prize section 32 to notify a result of a special figure hit determination (special figure hit determination). This is a display unit for displaying a special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) so as to be specified. That is, the game information display unit M (the special figure display units 50A and 50B) can display the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination unit as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. It has become. Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are provided with a first special figure display unit 50A that starts to display the change of the special figure in response to a prize in the first start prize unit 31 and a second start prize unit 32. It comprises a second special figure display section 50B which starts the special figure change display upon winning, and each of the special figure display sections 50A, 50B is constituted by a plurality (for example, eight) of LEDs. Then, triggered by the win of the pachinko ball in the first start winning section 31, a special figure variation display in which the LEDs of the first special figure display section 50A are sequentially turned on and off is performed, and finally the lighting of the LEDs is determined. One of a plurality of kinds of special figures is displayed according to the stopped lighting position (lighting pattern). Further, when the pachinko ball is awarded to the second start winning section 32, a blinking display in which the LED of the second special figure display section 50B is turned on and off is performed, and finally the lighting of the LED is determined. According to the stopped lighting position (lighting pattern), one of a plurality of special figures is displayed. Note that the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment are configured to display the special figure based on the lighting positions of the LEDs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is only necessary to use a seven-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying special maps.

  The special figure that can be displayed in each of the special figure display sections 50A and 50B includes a predetermined number (for example, 100 types) of special figures (big hit symbols) as a hit display that can recognize the winning in the special figure hit determination, and A predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figures (special figure non-designs) as a special display for recognizing a special pattern are respectively set corresponding to the special figure display sections 50A and 50B. Is determined and stopped on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display. Then, a special map (big hit symbol) as a hit display is displayed on any of the special map display sections 50A, 50B so that the big hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously given to the player. Has become. In the following description, the special figure change display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as “first special figure change display”, and as a result of the first special figure change display, the first special figure display unit 50A May be referred to as a special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure change display performed on the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure change display”, and as a result of the second special figure change display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be performed may be referred to as special figure 2. That is, the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment perform the fluctuation display in response to the detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 and also function as the fluctuation display means for displaying the result of the special figure hit determination. .

  The “fixed stop” is a stop state in which the special figure display units 50A and 50B maintain the same lighting state continuously over a predetermined special figure change interval time (special figure change standby time). That is, after the special figure is lit on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B for the special figure change interval time and the fixed stop is displayed, the next special figure change display can be executed. In the embodiment, 600 ms (millisecond) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (first special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the first start suspension information, 600 ms is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (second special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the start suspension information. The special figure change interval time is not limited to the above-mentioned time, but may be any time that allows the player to identify that the special figure has stopped. It is also possible to set the special figure change interval time when the special figure change display is performed based on each of them to different times. For example, by shortening the special figure interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the second start reservation information, as compared with the case where the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the first start reservation information, the second start It is possible to make the symbol change effect performed based on the suspension information progress smoothly.

(About the special map suspension display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure reservation display sections 52, 53 display winning information (various random number information such as a random number for judging per special figure) acquired when a pachinko ball wins in the first and second starting prize sections 31, 32. In the case where the special figure start suspension information is stored in a predetermined storage unit (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c) as the special figure start suspension information, this is a display unit for identifiably displaying the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information. That is, the game information display unit M (the special figure reservation display units 52 and 53) can display the reservation display indicating the number of reservations of the special figure start suspension information as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. It has become. Here, the special figure reservation display sections 52 and 53 store the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball is won in the first starting winning section 31 by the main control RAM 60c. The main control RAM 60c stores a first special figure reservation display section 52 for displaying the number of reservations stored as information, and prize information (various random number information) obtained when a pachinko ball wins in the second start prize section 32. A second special figure hold display section 53 for displaying the number of holds stored as the special figure start hold information is provided. Each of the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 has a plurality (two in the embodiment) of light emission display. It is composed of a unit. That is, according to the display contents of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53, the number of the suspended first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display (the remaining number of executions of the special figure hit determination). ) Is announced.

  Here, the number of reservations of the first special figure start reservation information displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 52 is incremented by one when the pachinko ball wins in the first start prize winning section 31, and the first special figure start reservation information 31 is added. Each time the special figure hit determination based on the one special figure start suspension information (that is, the first special figure change display (symbol change effect)) is performed, 1 is subtracted. In addition, the number of reservations of the second special figure start reservation information displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 53 is incremented by 1 when a pachinko ball wins any of the second start prize sections 32, and Each time the special figure hit determination (second special figure change display (symbol change effect)) is performed based on the second special figure start suspension information, 1 is subtracted. In addition, a predetermined upper limit number (in each embodiment, “4” is set) is set for the number of suspensions of the first and second special map start suspension information. The setting is made so that the number of suspensions in the diagram start suspension information can be added respectively. Each of the first and second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of (two in this embodiment) LEDs adjacent to each other, and the respective number of start suspensions is “1” to “2”. In the case of, the corresponding special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit in a predetermined order (for example, on the left side), and when the respective number of starting suspensions is “3” to “4”, the corresponding special figure suspension display section By blinking 52 and 53 in order in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), the player can grasp the number of reservations of each special figure start suspension information.

  Here, when each of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is stored, one of the hold information (for example, the second special figure start hold information) is read out prior to the other. It is configured to perform a special figure hit determination (perform priority change), or in the order of winning in the first start winning part 31 and the second start winning part 32 (the order in which the first and second special figure start pending information are stored). ), The special figure start suspension information is read out, and a special figure hit determination is performed (sequentially changing). In the case of sequentially changing the special figure start suspension information (the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information) in a state where the winning order of the special figure start suspension information can be recognized, the main control is performed. It is configured to be stored in the RAM 60c.

(About the general map display section 55)
The general figure display unit 55 is a general symbol for information indicating a result of a general figure hit determination (opening determination) performed in response to the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE6 (the passage of the pachinko ball by the gate unit 48). Hereafter, this is a display unit that displays a general figure. That is, the game information display unit M (the general-purpose display unit 55) can display a normal symbol indicating the determination result of the general-purpose hit determination unit as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. ing. Here, the ordinary figure display unit 55 is constituted by a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and triggered by detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE6 (passing of the pachinko ball by the gate unit 48). The LED of the figure display unit 55 is sequentially turned on and off. A flashing fluctuating display of the foliage fluctuating (following fluctuating display) is performed. One of the ordinary maps is displayed. Then, from the final display result of the general-figure display unit 55, it is possible to recognize the hit or the deviation from the general-figure. That is, the ordinary symbol display unit 55 is an ordinary symbol display unit that fluctuates and stops the ordinary symbol indicating the determination result of the ordinary symbol hit determination. The general symbols that can be displayed on the general symbol display unit 55 include a predetermined number (for example, two types) of general symbols (symbols per symbol) as a hit display that can recognize the winning in the general symbol hit determination, A predetermined number (e.g., one type) of ordinary symbols (undesignated symbols) are each set as an irregularity display that can identify an irregularity, and one ordinary symbol determined according to the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination is set. Is fixedly stopped and displayed on the ordinary figure display unit 55 as a result of the ordinary figure change display. That is, the general-figure display unit 55 of the embodiment performs a fluctuating display in response to the detection of the gate sensor SE6, and also functions as a fluctuating display unit that displays a determination result of the general-figure hit determination. In addition, the general-purpose display unit 55 of the embodiment is configured to display the general-purpose image based on the lighting position of the LED. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any form can be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means capable of displaying ordinary drawings can be employed.

  The “confirmed stop” is a state in which the general-purpose display unit 55 continuously displays (lights) at the same lighting position over a predetermined general-purpose fluctuation interval time (normal-purpose fluctuation standby time). That is, after the general figure is illuminated and displayed on the general figure display unit 55 for the general figure change interval time, the next general figure change display can be executed. In the embodiment, 500 ms (millisecond) is set as the normal time variation interval time. It should be noted that the general figure change interval time is not limited to the above-described time, and may be any time as long as it is possible to identify that the general figure has stopped.

(Regarding the public figure hold display section 56)
The general figure hold display unit 56 stores opening determination information (various random number information such as a random number for determining a general figure hit) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48 in a storage unit inside the machine (the embodiment). In this case, when the main figure is stored in the main control RAM 60c) as the general-purpose start suspension information, the display unit displays the number of reserved general-purpose start suspension information so as to be specified. That is, based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the game information display unit M (general-purpose reservation display unit 56) can display the reserve display indicating the number of reserves of the general-purpose start suspension information as the first game information. Has become. Here, the general-figure holding display unit 56 is configured by a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the variation of the general-figure held by the display contents of the general-figure holding display unit 56 is changed. The number of times is announced. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48, the number of the reserved figure start display displayed on the reserved figure hold display unit 56 is incremented by one, and the decision about the figure placement hit (the figure change display) based on the related figure start hold information is made. Each time it is performed, 1 is subtracted. It should be noted that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set as the number of times of the start of the general-purpose start, and the setting is made so that the number of times of the general-use start can be added up to the upper limit.

  Here, the display area of the game information display section M is set to be extremely small as compared with the display area of the effect performed by the effect display section 17 and the effect of the effect display section 17 is focused on. It is difficult for the player to easily recognize each piece of information displayed on the game information display section M. Each of the display units 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, etc. of the game information display unit M may have a plurality of individually controllable lightings as long as the corresponding information can be displayed or notified. It can be constituted by a light emitting display section composed of an LED, or a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be adopted.

(About effect display section 17)
Next, the effect display unit 17 that executes a predetermined effect display when the start condition is satisfied will be described. Here, the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment is configured to display game information (second game information) related to game information (first game information) displayed on the game information display unit M. It is provided as game information display means. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the effect display section 17 fluctuates or stops a predetermined symbol (second game information) based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Displayable display areas (symbol display areas) 26a, 26b, 26c are defined, and the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c are triggered by winning in the first starting winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 32a. , The symbols are variably displayed, and the symbols are stopped and displayed after a lapse of a predetermined variation time (special figure variation time). That is, the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, and 26c of the effect display unit 17 include a display area that displays a symbol indicating whether the special figure change display is performed in the first or second special figure display unit 50A or 50B. Has become. In the following description, a symbol indicating whether the special figure variation display is performed is referred to as a special figure effect symbol. Specifically, in the effect display section 17 of the embodiment, three columns of symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c are set in a side-by-side manner, and each of the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c is used for a special figure. A stop display area 27 in which the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed, and a variable display area 28 in which the special symbol effect symbol can be variably displayed are provided. In the embodiment, the stop display area 27 is located in the variable display area 28, and when the special figure effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the stop display area 27 is continuously provided across the stop display area 27 and the variable display area 28. The graphic effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. That is, each stop display area 27 is a part of a variable display area in which special figure effect symbols can be displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, three display areas in which special figure effect symbols are fluctuated and stop-displayed may be distinguished by referring to a left symbol row 26a, a middle symbol row 26b, and a right symbol row 26c.

  In the effect display section 17 of the embodiment, one stop display area 27 of special figure effect symbols is defined for each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and a symbol variation including three columns of special figure effect symbols is provided. In the effect, a symbol combination of a special symbol effect symbol that is determined and stopped and displayed on a stop symbol effective line obtained by combining the stop display areas 27 of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c is derived. Then, when the special symbol effect symbol displayed fixedly and stopped in the stop display area 27 (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display section 17 is a winning symbol combination, It can be understood that the game is given. Here, in the embodiment, as the winning symbol combination, the same special symbol effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c (for example, “222”, “777”). "Etc.) are set. The symbol combination of the special figure effect symbol that can recognize this hit becomes the effect hit display displayed on the effect display section 17, and the special prize section 41, under the opening / closing operation condition advantageous to the player after the end of the symbol change effect, A game for opening and closing 42 is provided. On the other hand, in the case where at least one special figure effect symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is a different type, the symbol combination (for example, “123”, “734”) , "171", etc.), it can be recognized that the game is "losing" in which no hit game is given in principle. The design combination of the special figure effect symbols that can recognize the loss is the effect loss display of the effect display unit 17. In this way, the effect display unit 17 (symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c) displays the special figure effect symbol indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination means based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the second game information. It can be displayed as.

  Further, in the effect display unit 17, before the symbol change effect is completed, the special figure effect symbol is temporarily temporarily displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol column 26 a, 26 b, 26 c, and thereafter, each symbol column is displayed. One symbol variation effect ends when the special symbol effect symbols 26a, 26b, 26c are fixedly stopped and displayed. That is, the symbol fluctuation effect (the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display) is the fluctuation of the special figure effect design (special figure 1 and special figure 2) performed based on one special figure start suspension information. The process from start to final stop is performed once. The "variable display" is a state in which the special design effect symbols displayed in the stop display area 27 are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The "fixed stop" of the special figure effect symbol means that the special figure effect symbol is continuously stopped in the stop display area 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c for a predetermined special figure changing interval time. It is displayed. The "temporary stop" of the special figure effect symbol means that the special figure effect symbol displayed so as to remain in the stop display area 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c continues for the special figure variation interval time. It is not stopped. That is, in the temporary stop of the special figure effect symbol, a state in which the special figure effect symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state in the stop display area 27 or a state in which the special figure effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special figure fluctuation interval time. Includes In the embodiment, 600 ms (millisecond) is set as the special figure change interval time of the symbol change effect (special figure change display) based on the detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2.

  Here, the range (stop display area 27, variable display area 28) in which the special figure effect symbols are displayed in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display section 17 is the first special figure display section 50A and the first special figure display section 50A. It is configured to have a larger range as compared to the 2 special figure display section 50B, and the special figure effect symbols that fluctuate and stop are displayed much larger than the special figure. Therefore, the player can recognize a hit or a miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line of the effect display unit 17.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect display section 17 has a display area in which another symbol can be changed or stopped under the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Area) 205 is defined, and the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the general-purpose variation effect display area 205 in response to the passage of the gate section 48, and the symbols are displayed after a predetermined variation time (general variation time) elapses. It is configured to stop display. That is, the display area 205 for the general-purpose variation effect of the effect display unit 17 includes a display area for displaying a symbol (second game information) indicating whether the general-purpose variation display is performed on the general-purpose display unit 55. Has become. In the following description, a symbol that is displayed in the display area 205 for general figure fluctuation effect and indicates whether the general figure fluctuation display is performed is referred to as a general figure effect design. In the embodiment, a display area 205 for a general-purpose variation effect is provided at a corner (lower left corner in the embodiment) of the effect display unit 17.

  When the result of the general figure hit determination in the main control CPU 60a is a general figure hit result, a predetermined general figure indicating the general figure hit is displayed in the general figure change effect display area 205 of the effect display unit 17. It can be understood that the effect symbol is stopped and the general symbol hitting game for opening and closing the second starting winning opening 32a is given, and when the result of the general symbol hitting judgment is a non-determination result, the general symbol hitting is determined. In the variable effect display area 205, a predetermined general symbol effect symbol indicating a deviation is stopped and displayed, so that it can be grasped that a general symbol per game for opening and closing the second start winning opening 32a is not provided. In the embodiment, the character "open" is set to be displayed as a general design effect design indicating a perigraphic figure, and the symbol "-" is displayed as a general design effect design indicating a loss of the general graphic. Is set to It should be noted that the general design effect design for the per-figure and out-of-figure figures is not limited to this, and can be set arbitrarily. It is also possible to set a plurality of symbols respectively. In this way, the effect display unit 17 (the display area 205 for the ordinary figure fluctuation effect) displays the effect symbol for the ordinary figure indicating the determination result of the ordinary figure hit determination means based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the second game information. It can be displayed as.

(About production hold display)
In addition, the effect display section 17 includes a display area for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of holds of the special figure start hold information based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Hold display areas) 201 and 202 are defined. In the embodiment, the first special figure start display display area 201 for displaying a special figure hold display (hold display) indicating the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information as the effect special figure hold display area. , A second special effect start hold display area 202 for displaying a hold display indicating the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information is set, and the number of hold of the first and second special figure start hold information is set. Can be individually displayed on the effect display unit 17. In other words, the effect display unit 17 (effect special display start hold display areas 201 and 202) displays a hold display indicating the number of held special figure start hold information as the second game information based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It is possible to do. Here, in the embodiment, as the special figure suspension display, the first special figure suspension display (for example, “●”) indicating the existence of the first special figure start suspension information is displayed for the first special figure start suspension by the number of suspensions. In addition to displaying in the area 201, the second special figure hold display (for example, “★”) indicating the existence of the second special figure start hold information is displayed in the second special figure start hold area 201 by the number of holds. It is configured to display the number of suspensions of each special figure start suspension information. Here, as described above, a predetermined upper limit number (in each embodiment, “4” is set) is set as the number of suspensions of the first and second special map start suspension information. In the figure start suspension areas 201 and 202, special figure suspension displays for the upper limit of the number of suspensions can be displayed. It should be noted that the special figure hold display is not limited to this, and any display may be used as long as the number of hold of each special figure start hold information can be identified. Can also be displayed.

  Here, the first special figure start reservation area 201 includes a first special figure reservation number command (described later) input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the production control board 65 (production control CPU 65a). The number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information specified based on the information is displayed, and in the second special figure start suspension area 202, the effect control board 65 (production control CPU 65a) from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Is displayed based on the second special figure hold number command (to be described later) input to the second special figure start hold information. In the embodiment, the first and second special figure start suspension areas 201 are provided adjacent to the left and right at the lower edge part (the lower part of the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c) of the effect display unit 17. In addition, the player can easily identify the number of pieces of the special figure start holding information in accordance with the symbol change effect performed in the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c.

(About the auxiliary display unit 300)
Next, the auxiliary display unit 300 provided on the frame-shaped decorative body 25 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the auxiliary display unit 300 displays a special figure change auxiliary display that indicates whether the special figure display is being displayed in the special figure display unit 50A or 50B of the game information display unit M. Parts 301, 302, special figure hold auxiliary display parts 303, 304 for displaying the number of special figure start hold information displayed on the special figure hold display parts 52, 53 of the game information display part M, and game information display A general figure change auxiliary display section 305 for displaying whether the general figure is displayed in a variable manner on the general figure display section 55 of the section M is provided. That is, it is configured such that the player can appropriately check the game information necessary for the game by looking at the auxiliary display unit 300. As described above, the auxiliary display unit 300 of the embodiment is capable of displaying game information (third game information) related to game information (first game information) displayed on the game information display unit M. Is provided as game information display means.

(About special figure change auxiliary display parts 301 and 302)
As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 display a first special figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether the special figure change display is performed on the first special figure display section 50A. The first special figure change auxiliary display section 301 for displaying as the third game information and the second special figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether the special figure change display is being performed on the second special figure display section 50B are displayed in the second special figure display section. And a second special figure change auxiliary display section 302 for displaying the game information as the third game information. Each of the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 is configured by a predetermined number (for example, one) of LEDs. That is, the auxiliary special figure change display in which the LED of the first special figure change auxiliary display section 301 blinks is coincident with the start of the first special figure change display (the start of the special figure change) in the first special figure display section 50A. When the LED is turned on or off in accordance with the end of the first special figure change display (stop of change of the special figure), the auxiliary special figure change display of the first special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 ends. Has become. Similarly, the auxiliary special figure change display in which the LED of the second special figure change auxiliary display section 302 blinks in synchronization with the start of the second special figure change display (start of change of the special figure) in the second special figure display section 50B. Is performed, and the LED is turned on or off in accordance with the stop of the second special figure fluctuation display (the stop of the special figure fluctuation), so that the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 ends. It has become.

  Here, the change start timing and the change stop timing of the first or second special figure change display are controlled by a control signal input from the main control board 60 (specifically, a special figure change pattern designation command and a special figure stop The effect control CPU 65a is configured to be able to identify based on the specified command. Note that the end timing of the special figure change display can also be specified by measuring the special figure change time specified by the special figure change pattern with the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect display section 17 (symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c) and the auxiliary display section 300 (the special figure variation auxiliary display sections 301, 302) are connected to the game information display section. In synchronization with the change and stop display of the special figure in M (special figure display sections 50A and 50B), the effect control CPU 65a controls the corresponding special figure effect design and special figure auxiliary design to change and stop display. It has become. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a changes and stops the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol in synchronism with the special figure fluctuation time in response to the execution of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a. The display on the display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 is controlled.

  The special figure auxiliary symbols that can be displayed in each of the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 include a predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figure auxiliary symbols as a hit display that can recognize the winning in the special figure hit determination, A predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figure auxiliary symbols as a misalignment display capable of recognizing the misalignment of the determination are set corresponding to the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302, respectively. Here, in the embodiment, when the special figure hit determination based on the first special figure start suspension information is won, the LED of the first special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 is displayed in synchronization with the change stop of the first special figure change display. Is turned on in a predetermined emission color (for example, red) to display a special figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display, and when the judgment is deviated, the first special figure change display is stopped according to the first stop. By lighting the LED of the special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 with a light emission color (for example, blue) different from the hit display, a special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display is displayed. In addition, in the case of deviation in the special figure hit determination, the LED of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 is turned off in accordance with the stop of the fluctuation of the first special figure fluctuation display, so that the special figure auxiliary symbol as the deviation display is displayed. You may make it. Similarly, when a win is made in the special figure hit determination based on the second special figure start suspension information, the LED of the second special figure change auxiliary display unit 302 is set to emit a predetermined light in accordance with the stop of the change of the second special figure change display. The special figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display is displayed by lighting in a color (for example, red), and if the judgment is deviated, the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary is displayed in accordance with the stop of the fluctuation of the second special figure fluctuation display. By lighting the LED of the display unit 302 with a light emission color (for example, blue) different from the hit display, a special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display is displayed. In addition, when a deviation occurs in the special figure hit determination, by turning off the LED of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 in synchronization with the fluctuation stop of the second special figure fluctuation display, a special figure auxiliary symbol as a deviation display is displayed. You may make it. As described above, the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302) displays the special figure auxiliary symbol indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination unit based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the third game information. It can be displayed as.

  It should be noted that the special figure auxiliary symbols as the hit display and the off display displayed in the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 are not limited to these, and can be appropriately changed. The lighting pattern (combination of lighting positions) may be changed between a case where a winning is made and a case where 301 and 302 are constituted by a plurality of LEDs and a case where the winning is not achieved. Further, the special figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display and a loss display may be displayed in different forms on the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display section 301 and the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display section 302. Note that the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 of the embodiment are configured to display the special figure auxiliary symbol by turning on / off the LED, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting state is appropriately changed and finally turned on. Any form can be used as long as display is possible, and a seven-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be employed.

  Here, the first special figure change display performed on the first special figure display unit 50A, the symbol change production performed on the first special effect special display suspension display area 201 of the effect display unit 17, and the first special figure change effect The auxiliary special figure change display performed by the special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 is configured to start the change at the same time and stop the change at the same time (that is, the change of each display unit is synchronized). Similarly, the second special figure change display performed on the second special figure display unit 50B, the symbol change production performed on the second special effect reserved display area 202 of the effect display unit 17, and the second special figure change The auxiliary special figure change display performed by the figure change auxiliary display unit 302 is configured to start the change at the same time and stop the change at the same time (that is, the change of each display unit is synchronized). In other words, the special design effect symbol in the effect display unit 17 is temporarily stopped, or the display content (effect display or error display) of the effect display unit 17 or temporarily displayed according to the operation of the movable body 100. Even if the state is not performed, the symbol variation effect continues on the effect display unit 17 until the end of the first or second special figure variation display, and the auxiliary special figure variation display continues on the auxiliary display unit 300. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the special figure effect symbol is displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 and various effect displays are executed. The special figure auxiliary symbol in the unit 301 and the second special figure change auxiliary display unit 302 is displayed by a predetermined number (one in the embodiment) of the LED, and is compared with the special figure effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17. The special figure auxiliary symbols of the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 are displayed in a much smaller and inconspicuous state. Therefore, even if the first special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 and the second special figure change auxiliary display unit 302 are displayed in a variable manner, the effect of the player is directed to the effect performed on the effect display unit 17, so that the effect The first special figure change auxiliary display section 301 and the second special figure change auxiliary display which are located adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17 as needed without detracting from the interest of the symbol change production on the display section 17. By checking the state of the part 302, it is possible to easily confirm whether the design fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is continued or the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) is completed.

(About the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304)
As shown in FIG. 2B, the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 display a hold display capable of specifying the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. A first special figure hold auxiliary display section 303 for displaying as game information and a second display for displaying the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c as the third game information. A special figure holding auxiliary display section 304 is provided, and each of the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 is constituted by a plurality (for example, two) of LEDs. That is, the display form of the hold display in the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 changes in accordance with the increase / decrease of the number of holds in the first special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the second special figure start hold The display form of the hold display in the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 is configured to change in accordance with the increase / decrease in the number of holds of the number information. That is, the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304) can display the hold display indicating the number of hold of the special figure start hold information as the third game information based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It has become.

  As described above, the number of reservations of the first or second special figure start reservation number information is determined by the control signal (specifically, the first and second special figure reservation number designation commands) input from the main control board 60 as described above. ) Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so that the display is adjusted to the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension information specified by the command. Each of the first and second special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 is composed of a plurality of (two in this embodiment) adjacent LEDs, and the first and second special figure start-up hold number information When the number of reservations is "1" to "2", the corresponding special figure reservation auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 are sequentially turned on in a predetermined order (for example, from left to right), and the number of each start reservation is "3". In the case of "" to "4", the corresponding special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 blink in order in a predetermined order (for example, from left to right), so that the first and second special figure hold auxiliary display sections are displayed. The player can grasp the number of suspensions of the corresponding special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c from the display state of the suspension display in the units 303 and 304.

  That is, the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 matches the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 52 of the game information display unit M. Then, based on the first special figure reservation number designation command, the display is updated in synchronization with the suspension display of the first special figure start suspension area 201 in the effect display unit 17. Similarly, the hold display of the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 matches the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 53 of the game information display unit M. As described above, the display is updated in synchronization with the suspension display of the second special figure start suspension area 201 in the effect display unit 17 based on the first special figure reservation number designation command. Here, the first and second special figure holding auxiliary display sections 303, 304 are arranged adjacent to the right side of the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301, 302, which are separated from the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17. Therefore, when checking each of the special figure change auxiliary display sections 303 and 304, the line of sight moves across the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302, so that the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 are displayed. Can be seen together.

(About the normal map variation auxiliary display unit 305)
As shown in FIG. 2B, the general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305 uses a general-purpose auxiliary symbol indicating whether the general-purpose variation display is performed on the general-purpose display unit 55 as the third game information. It is configured to display, and is configured by a predetermined number (for example, two) of LEDs. That is, in accordance with the start of the general-figure variation display on the general-figure display unit 55 (the start of the general-figure variation), an auxiliary general-figure variation display in which the LED of the general-figure variation auxiliary display unit 305 alternately flashes is performed. When the LED is turned on or off in accordance with the end of the general-floor fluctuation display (stop of the general-figure fluctuation), the auxiliary general-figure fluctuation display of the general-floor fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 ends. Here, the fluctuation start timing of the general figure fluctuation display is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a can identify the fluctuation start timing based on a control signal (specifically, a general figure fluctuation pattern designation command described later) input from the main control board 60. Is done. Then, the end timing of the general figure change display is specified by measuring the general figure change time specified by the general figure change pattern by the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). It should be noted that a general figure stop designation command is inputted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the effect control board 65 in accordance with the end timing of the general figure change display, and the general figure stop designation command is input based on the general figure stop designation command. The effect control CPU 65a may be configured to identify the end timing of the figure fluctuation display.

  The general symbol auxiliary symbol that can be displayed in each general symbol change auxiliary display unit 305 includes a predetermined number (for example, one type) of general symbol auxiliary symbols as a hit display capable of recognizing a winning in the general symbol hit determination, and the determination. A predetermined number (for example, one type) of general-purpose auxiliary symbols as a loss-of-recognition that can recognize the non-specification is set corresponding to each general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305. In the embodiment, when the winning is determined in the general-figure hit determination based on the general-figure start suspension information, the LED of the general-figure auxiliary display unit 305 is turned on in accordance with the stop of the fluctuation of the general-figure fluctuation display. In addition to displaying the general-purpose auxiliary symbol as a display and, when the determination is deviated, only one LED of the general-purpose auxiliary display unit 305 is turned off in accordance with the stop of the variation of the first general-purpose variation display. A normal figure auxiliary symbol is displayed as a loss display. As described above, the auxiliary display unit 300 (the general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305) displays the general-purpose auxiliary symbol indicating the determination result of the general-purpose hit determination unit as the third game information based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It is possible to do.

  In addition, the general figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display and a loss display displayed in the general figure change auxiliary display unit 305 is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. The emission color may be changed depending on the case. In addition, the universal figure auxiliary display section 305 and the second universal figure auxiliary display section 302 may display the universal figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display and a loss display in different forms. In addition, although the general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305 of the embodiment is configured to display the general-purpose auxiliary symbol based on the lighting position of the LED, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to change the lighting state appropriately and finally display the final lighting. Any form can be used, and a seven-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be employed.

  Here, the general-figure variation display performed on the general-figure display unit 55, the general-figure effect design variation display performed on the general-figure hold display area 205 of the performance display unit 17, and the general-figure variation auxiliary display unit 305 The auxiliary general-purpose variation display performed in (1) is configured to start the variation at the same time and stop the variation at the same time (that is, the variation of each display unit is synchronized). That is, when the special design effect symbol in the effect display unit 17 is temporarily temporarily stopped, or is temporarily not displayed according to the display content (effect display or error display) or the operation of the movable body 100. However, the effect that the variation display of the effect symbol for the general figure is continued in the effect display unit 17 until the end of the variation display of the universal figure, and the auxiliary variation display of the auxiliary symbol is continuously varied and displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300. It is controlled by the control CPU 65a.

(About movable bodies 110 and 120)
Next, the movable bodies 110 and 120 provided on the pa game board 20 of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), the gaming board 20 of the embodiment includes a plurality of movable bodies 110 and 120, and the effect display unit 17 controls the effect based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. Is configured to be able to operate the movable body in accordance with the effect of (1). Specifically, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, two movable bodies (a first movable body 110 and a second movable body 120) are provided around the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. Here, the first movable body 110 is between a standby position located above the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 and a movable position moving downward from the standby position and located in front of the display surface 17a. The second movable body 120 is configured to be able to operate in a standby position located below the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17, and to move upward from the standby position to a front side of the display surface 17a. The first and second movable bodies 110 and 120 are configured so as to be able to operate between the movable position and the first and second movable bodies 110 or 120 in accordance with the display effect on the effect display unit 17 under the control of the effect control CPU 65a. To work. Each of the movable bodies 110 and 120 is configured such that the movable area overlaps the front side of the special figure effect symbol display area (symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c) in the effect display unit 17, while the auxiliary display The unit 300 is provided so as to be located on the front side of the movable area of the movable bodies 110 and 120.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the first movable body 110 is a symbol array 26a, 26b, 26c in which the special design effect symbol is fluctuated or stopped in the effect display portion 17 at the movable position. , And the special design effect symbol fluctuated or stopped in the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c at the movable position is hidden by the first movable body 110. Here, in the embodiment, the first movable body 110 is formed in a size and shape that hides a part of the left symbol row 26a when the first movable body 110 moves to the movable position. That is, in the state where the first movable body 110 has moved to the movable position, the display state of the special figure effect symbol in the left symbol row 26a becomes indistinguishable or difficult to identify from the front side of the pachinko machine 10, while The display state of the special figure effect symbols in the symbol row 26b and the right symbol row 26c can be identified from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Here, the size / shape of the first movable body 110 is not limited to this, but straddles the front side of a plurality of symbol rows (for example, the left symbol row 26a and the middle symbol row 26b) at the movable position. The pachinko machine 10 may be formed with the size and shape to be positioned so that the display state of the special symbol effect symbols of the plurality of symbol rows is indistinguishable or difficult to identify from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Further, the first movable body 110 is formed in a size and shape that completely covers each symbol row 26a, 26b26c across the front side of all the symbol rows 26a, 26b26c at the movable position, and The display state of the special figure effect symbol may be made indistinguishable from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. As described above, even when part or all of the symbol rows 26a and 26b 26c are covered by the first movable body 110, the symbol variation effects (special features) can be confirmed by checking the special figure variation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302. The player can arbitrarily check whether or not (figure variation display) is being performed, so that it is possible to enhance the effect by the effect of the operation of the first movable body 110 without causing unnecessary confusion. ing. That is, the movable area of the movable body 110 is configured to overlap with a part or the whole of the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c for displaying the special figure effect symbols in the effect display unit 17.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the second movable body 120 is located at the movable position so as to overlap the front side of the special effect reserved display areas 201 and 202 in the effect display unit 17; At the movable position, the hold display indicating the number of holds of the special figure start hold information displayed in the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for effect is hidden. Here, in the embodiment, the size of the second movable body 120 is such that when the second movable body 120 moves to the movable position, the entirety of the first and second special effect reserved display areas 201 and 202 is hidden. It is formed in a shape. That is, in the state where the second movable body 120 has moved to the movable position, it is not possible to identify the number of reserved special figure start pending information from the front display of the pachinko machine 10 from the reserved display displayed in the special special figure reserved display areas 201 and 202. It is supposed to be. Here, the size / shape of the second movable body 120 is not limited to this, but may be the size / shape located at a front side of a part of the special effect reserved display areas 201 and 202 in the movable position. It may be formed. As described above, even when part or all of the special effect reserved display areas 201 and 202 in the production display unit 17 are covered by the second movable body 120, the special figure reserved auxiliary display units 303 and 304 are provided. Can be checked by the player, the player can arbitrarily check the number of reservations of the first special figure start reservation information and the number of reservations of the second special figure start reservation information. The effect by the operation of the movable body 120 can enhance the effect.

(About big hit games)
Next, a jackpot game provided by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The big hit game is set to be given after the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the second special figure display unit 50B as a result of the special figure change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The special opening / closing members 41b and 42b of the special prize units 41 and 42 are opened and closed according to the type of the winning big hit game (big hit symbol). The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display, and an opening time (start standby time) in which an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed. The round game is repeated with a specified number of rounds performed after the opening time has elapsed, with the inter-round interval time interposed, and an ending time (end standby time) in which an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is executed. That is, in the big hit game, after the elapse of an opening time for keeping the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b of the special winning portions 41, 42 in the closed state, a round game for opening / closing the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b is performed. It is set to be performed. In the big hit game, an ending time for holding the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b in a closed state after the final round game in which the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b of the special winning portions 41, 42 are opened / closed is set. Have been. In addition, although the specified number of rounds in the embodiment is set to 15 round games, the number of rounds is not limited to this, and can be set appropriately, and the specified number of rounds is made different for each type of big hit game. You may.

  Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b of the special winning portions 41 and 42 in each round game of the jackpot game is performed by continuously pachinko balls at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 second interval in the embodiment). A long-time opening operation in which the specified number of pachinko balls specified in the round game continue to be opened for a prize-winning time in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing) under the conditions fired on, and The special opening / closing members 41b and 42b may be configured to have a shorter opening time than the long-time opening operation, or may be configured by appropriately combining the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. can do. As the short-time opening operation, the pachinko ball is set to a time (for example, 40 milliseconds) in which it is substantially impossible to win a pachinko ball in one opening operation under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval. However, even if the pachinko ball has an open time in which a pachinko ball can be won, the predetermined number of pachinko balls can be set to a substantially impossible time (for example, 1 second). In the embodiment, it is set so that only one of the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation is performed in each round game. It is also possible to set so that the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation are performed a plurality of times in one round game.

(About types of big hit games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when a big hit determination is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games having different values given to the player, and the determined big hit game is given. Here, which jackpot game is given out of the plurality of types of jackpot games is determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined at the time of winning the jackpot determination. It has become so. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the type of the big hit game is a specific big hit game in which a probability change state described later can be given after the big hit game ends, and a non-specified in which the probability change state cannot be given substantially after the big hit game ends. It is roughly divided into big hit games. In the embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hits that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A includes two kinds of a pattern A corresponding to a specific big hit game and a symbol B corresponding to a non-specific big hit game. The game is classified into groups, and a hit game according to the big hit symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is displayed. Similarly, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 as the 100 kinds of big hits that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B includes two kinds of a pattern a corresponding to the specific big hit game and a symbol b corresponding to the non-specific big hit game. Winning games corresponding to the big hit symbols displayed in the second special figure display unit 50B and fixed and stopped are awarded. Note that the type of the big hit game and the type of the big hit symbol are not limited to these, and can be appropriately set.

  Here, the specific jackpot game and the non-specific jackpot game according to the embodiment are, when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific jackpot game, rounds other than the specific round (for example, 5 rounds) out of the specified number of round games. In the game, the first special opening / closing member 41b of the first special prize section 41 is opened for a long time, and the second special opening / closing member 42b of the second special prize section 42 is opened for a long time in a specific round (for example, 5 rounds). It is set as a jackpot game to be played. Then, in the round game of the specific round in the specific jackpot game, the guide body of the second special winning portion 42 is set to drive the switching solenoid SL4 so as to be displaced from the first position to the second position, and in the non-special jackpot game In the round game of the specific round, the switching solenoid SL4 is set to be driven so that the guide body of the second special winning section 42 is kept in the first posture. That is, in the specific jackpot game, the pachinko ball can be won in the specific area by displacing the guide body to the second attitude in the specific round, and a certain change state can be given after the end of the jackpot game, In the non-specific jackpot game, the pachinko ball is substantially not allowed to win in the specific area, so that a probable change state cannot be given after the end of the jackpot game. In the specific jackpot game, when the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball in a specific round (five rounds) and decides to give a positive change state, after the jackpot game ends, the next jackpot During the period, the probable change state can be continuously provided. Note that, in the specific jackpot game, it is set so as not to determine to give the certain change state on condition that the specific area entrance detection sensor SE5 does not detect the pachinko ball in the specific round.

(About probable change state)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving a first privilege game state as a game state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. Here, the first privilege gaming state is a state in which the timing of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening is increased as compared with a state in which the first privilege gaming state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege game state, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening can be increased by changing the probability per special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege gaming state is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The certainty change function is a jackpot game (hit) in a specific round during the jackpot game, under the condition that the pachinko ball is detected by the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 of the second special winning portion 42 (the pachinko ball enters the specific area). This is a function that can give a probable change state in which the big-hit lottery probability (big-hit probability) is changed from a low probability (for example, 1 / 2262.144) to a high probability (for example, 1 / 73.885) after the end of the game. . Note that a state in which a probable change state is not provided is referred to as a non-probability state. Further, the low probability and the high probability are examples, and are not limited thereto. In the embodiment, when the probability change state is given (that is, when the specific area entering ball detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the big hit game), until the next big hit game occurs after the big hit game (more precisely, , Until the special figure change display winning the special figure hit determination is completed). In this way, when the probability change state is given, the jackpot lottery probability fluctuates to a high probability and a jackpot is easily generated, so that the probability change state is advantageous to the player, and the player becomes the probability change jackpot. I am playing while expecting. Note that the period during which the probable change state is provided (hereinafter, the number of fluctuations in the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) in which the probable change state continues) is not limited to the above. For example, a probable change state may be continuously provided from when the probable change state is provided until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a transition to a non-probability state may be made on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined conditions include, for example, setting the number of probable changes after the end of the big hit game to a finite number (for example, 100 times), or winning a falling lottery that shifts to the non-probable change state in the special figure hit determination. In addition, a jackpot symbol to which a probability change state is given and a jackpot symbol not to give a probability change state are set, and the jackpot symbol to which the probability change state is given is determined by winning the special figure hit determination. A condition for giving a state can also be used.

  Here, when the probability change state is given after the end of the big hit game, “1” is set to the probability change flag set in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, and when the probability change state is not given, the probability change flag is set to “1”. It is set to “0”. When the end condition of the probable change state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets the probable change flag to “0”.

(About the short state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the end of the big hit game. As the second privilege gaming state, the winning rate of the pachinko ball in the second starting winning opening 32a is increased as compared with the state in which the second privilege gaming state is not provided (first gaming state). It is in an improved state. Specifically, in the second privilege gaming state, (1) shortening of the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display, (2) the probability of changing the general figure from a low probability to a high probability, (3) once per general figure By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 32b for opening the second start winning opening 32a, the chance of winning a pachinko ball into the second starting winning opening 32a can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In the embodiment, the second privilege game state is referred to as a short state.
In the embodiment, the short state is continuously provided while the probable state is provided, and the short state is not provided if the probable state is not provided. Note that the period in which the shortened state is given (hereinafter, the number of times of change in the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) in which the shortened state continues is referred to as the number of times of change) is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to continuously provide the shortened state from when the shortened state is given to when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and shift to the non-shortened state on condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined conditions include, for example, setting the number of probable changes after the end of the big hit game to a finite number (for example, 100 times), or winning a falling lottery that shifts to the non-probable change state in the special figure hit determination. In addition, when the certain change state is not given (that is, when the specific area entering ball detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball in the big hit game), a change state of a predetermined number of times of change (for example, 100 times) is given after the big hit game. You may comprise so that it may be.

  The main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag stored in the main control RAM 60c to “1” while the variable state is given, and the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the short flag is "1", it is possible to recognize that the vehicle is in the variable state. When the condition for terminating the shortened state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets “0” to the shortened flag.

(About the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a plurality of error detection sensors (error detection means) that can individually detect each of a plurality of types of errors. Specifically, as an error detection sensor, a magnetism detection sensor ST1 for detecting magnetism, a radio wave detection sensor ST2 for detecting a radio wave, a vibration detection sensor ST3 for detecting a vibration, and detecting a full state of a storage unit in which a pachinko ball is stored. The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a full detection sensor ST4, a front frame opening detection sensor ST5 for detecting that the front frame (front member) 13 is open with respect to the middle frame (base) 12, and the like. . Among the error detection means, the magnetic detection sensor ST1, the radio wave detection sensor ST2, and the vibration detection sensor ST3 are fraud detection sensors (fraud detection means) for detecting fraudulent acts on the pachinko machine 10. Further, as the error detecting means, various types of sensors capable of detecting other types of errors can be provided.

(Magnetic detection sensor ST1)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a magnetism detection sensor (magnetism detection means) ST1 capable of detecting magnetism output from a magnetism generating device (see FIG. 3). The magnetic detection sensor ST1 distributes the magnetism generated from the magnetism generating device at the front side of the game board 20 to the posture and position where the above-described winning detection sensors SE1 to SE5 and SE7 can detect the magnetism when the above-mentioned winning detection sensors SE1 to SE5 and SE7 can detect the magnetism. When the magnetism is detected, the detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Accordingly, it is possible for the magnetic detection sensor ST1 to recognize an improper act on each of the winning detection sensors SE1 to SE5 and SE7 using the magnetic generation device. When a detection signal (magnetic detection signal, detection signal, fraud detection signal) from the magnetic detection sensor ST1 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) It is configured so that error information (magnetic error designation command), which will be described later, indicating the detection state can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Radio wave detection sensor ST2)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a radio wave detection sensor (radio wave detecting means) ST2 capable of detecting a radio wave output from a radio wave output device (see FIG. 3). The radio wave detection sensor ST2 is disposed in a position and position where the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 can detect radio waves output from a radio wave output device on the front side of the game board 20, when the radio waves can be detected. When a radio wave is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Therefore, it is possible for the radio wave detection sensor ST2 to recognize an improper act on the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 using the radio wave output device. When a detection signal (radio wave detection signal, detection signal, fraud detection signal) from the radio wave detection sensor ST2 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) It is configured such that error information (radio wave error designation command), which will be described later, indicating the detection state can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

(Vibration detection sensor ST3)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a vibration detecting sensor (vibration detecting means) SE3 capable of detecting the vibration of the game board 20 (see FIG. 3). The vibration detection sensor ST3 includes, for example, a multivibrator circuit that changes the balance between the two state systems when an impact of a predetermined frequency is detected, and the player can use the front frame 13 and the upper ball tray 14 of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Is intentionally hit, the vibration caused by this is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). As a result, the pachinko balls that have won the various winning ports 31a, 32a, 41a, 42a, and 45a correspond by intentionally hitting the front frame 13 and the upper ball tray 14 of the pachinko machine 10 to impact the game board 20. When detected by the detection sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, 42, 47, it is possible to recognize chattering and the like, and to recognize fraudulent acts or the like in which a plurality of pachinko balls have won (detected). ing. When a detection signal (vibration detection signal, detection signal, fraud detection signal) from the vibration detection sensor ST3 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) It is configured so that error information (vibration error designation command), which will be described later, indicating the detection state can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

  Here, the fraudulent detection sensors such as the magnetic detection sensor ST1, the radio wave detection sensor ST2, and the vibration detection sensor ST3 have fluctuated values (detection values) for detecting vibration, radio waves, and magnetism to be detected (specifically, the detection values). It is configured to output a detection signal when the detection value becomes higher than a preset threshold value). In other words, the fraud detection sensor outputs a detection signal (fraud detection signal) based on a detection value that fluctuates when a fraudulent activity is performed on the pachinko machine 10 by vibration, radio waves, magnetism, or the like. I have.

(Full detection sensor ST4)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is provided with a full detection sensor (full detection means) ST4 for detecting whether the pachinko balls stored in the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15 have reached a predetermined amount (full). (See FIG. 3). This full detection sensor ST4 is provided in a ball passage that guides the pachinko balls dispensed from the ball dispensing device 91 to the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15, and when the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15 are full of pachinko balls. When the pachinko balls are stored up to the ball passage, the full state detection sensor ST4 is configured to detect the full state. The fullness detection sensor ST4 is wired and connected to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a), and inputs a signal to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a) when the fullness detection sensor ST4 detects a full state. As a result, the payout control board 90 outputs a detection signal (full detection signal) to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, when a detection signal from the full-state detection sensor ST4 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) outputs error information (full error designation command ) To the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In this embodiment, a mechanical sensor is used as the full state detection sensor ST4, and when the sensor is turned on, a detection signal is output to detect the full state, and the sensor is turned off. Therefore, the full state is not detected. In the embodiment, the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15 and the ball passage are storage portions for storing pachinko balls.

(Front frame open detection sensor ST5)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is provided with an opening detection sensor (opening detecting means) ST5 for detecting whether or not the front frame 13 is opened with respect to the middle frame 12 (whether or not it is in an open state) (FIG. 3). reference). The front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is provided in the middle frame 12, and is configured such that when the front frame 13 is opened with respect to the middle frame 12, the detection state changes and the opening state is detected. The front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is wired and connected to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a). In response to the input of a signal, a payout control board 90 outputs a detection signal (opening detection signal) to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). When a detection signal (front frame open detection signal) from the front frame open detection sensor ST5 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an open state. It is configured to be able to output error information (opening error designation command) to be described later to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In this embodiment, when the front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is turned on by opening the front frame 13, a detection signal is output to detect the opening state, and the front frame opening detection sensor ST5 is turned off. The open state is not detected (closed state is detected). In addition, as the front frame opening detection sensor ST5, various types of sensors such as an optical type, a magnetic type, and a mechanical type can be used.

(About the control configuration of the pachinko machine)
Next, a control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a power supply board 100 as control means for executing control related to the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 and a control means for entirely controlling execution of a game of the pachinko machine 10. Main control board (main control means) 60, sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65, 70 as control means for executing control processing relating to game effects based on control signals from the main control board 60, Various control boards such as a payout control board 90 as control means for executing control regarding payout and a firing control board as control means for executing control regarding firing of pachinko balls based on the operation state of the operation handle 16 are provided. I have. That is, the ball launching device is operated based on the control of the launch control board in response to the operation of the operation handle 16 by the player, and each ball detection sensor accompanying the winning of the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 of the game board 20. Appropriate control processing is executed in the main control board 60 based on the detection signals from SE1 to SE7 and the detection signals from the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5, and various control signals (commands) corresponding to the processing results are sub-controlled. The signals are output to the substrates 65 and 70 and the payout control substrate 90.

  Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes, as sub-control boards, an effect control board 65 that controls game effects as a whole, a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the effect display unit 17, and a pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 10 includes a lamp control board 72 for controlling light emission of various light emission producing means (such as the lamp device 18) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and a sound control board 73 for controlling sound output of the speaker 19 provided in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60. Various game effects (symbol combination effect, light-emitting effect, voice effect) executed in 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65, the display control board 70 changes the symbol (special-effect effect symbol) displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the pattern variation such as the background image. The display content of the effect (symbol combination effect) is configured to be controlled. Further, the lamp control board 72 controls the timing of turning on / off various light-emitting effect means included in the pachinko machine 10 and the light emission intensity based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the timing and output contents of sound output from various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About the power supply board 100)
The power supply board 100 is configured to generate a required power supply voltage from an external power supply (for example, 24 VAC) of the game arcade. As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power switch 101 for switching ON / OFF the power supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and a clear switch 102 for initializing the control RAMs 60c and 65c. A clear switch circuit 104 is connected to the clear switch 102, and a clear signal is sent to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 only when the power switch 101 is turned on while the clear switch 102 is turned on. The main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 that have output and received the clear signal are set to perform a clearing process for initializing the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c. That is, in the embodiment, the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104, and the clear switch 102 constitute a clear unit. The clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102 constitute clear means, and a clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the main control board 60 and the performance control board 65 when the clear switch 102 is turned ON. I can do it. In the following description, execution of the clearing process may be referred to as “RAM clear”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power supply circuit (power supply means) 105 for converting the external power supply (24 VAC) of the game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, 30 VDC). Is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 103 that monitors a voltage value of a power supply voltage (hereinafter, also referred to as a monitor power supply voltage) supplied to the power supply. This power cut-off monitoring circuit 103 operates up to a predetermined minimum voltage (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a threshold voltage) required to operate an electric component (for example, a detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without interfering with the game. This is to determine whether the monitoring power supply voltage has dropped. Here, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage when, for example, the power is turned off or the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. In this case, power is no longer supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value slightly higher than the voltage at which the electrical component stops operating.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with a reset signal circuit 106 connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 103. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, the monitoring power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage), the power cutoff monitoring circuit 103 sends the monitoring power supply to the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the reset signal circuit 106. It is configured to output a power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. Further, the reset signal circuit 106 sends a reset signal to the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 70 at the start of power supply (at power-on or power recovery) and at the time of input of a power-off signal. The operation of the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 is regulated.

  The power supply board 100 is provided with a backup power supply 107 such as a capacitor. When the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped (when a power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring circuit 103), the backup power supply 107 is provided. Supplies power to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. Here, in each of the control RAMs 60c and 65c, a backup area is provided in addition to a regular storage area (work area) for temporarily storing various information during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Then, in response to the power supply from the backup power supply 107, various information stored in the normal storage area of the control RAMs 60c and 65c is stored (written) in the backup area, and the information stored in the backup area is read from outside the machine. The power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is maintained for a certain period after the power supply is stopped. The storage (writing) of various information in the backup area by each of the control CPUs 60a and 65a is executed in a power-off process when the power is turned off (when a power-off signal is input), and the common storage of the various information stored in the backup area is performed. The setting (reading) to the area is executed in a return process (see FIG. 7) at the time of starting the power supply to the pachinko machine 10.

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU (first control means) 60a for executing control processing, a main control ROM 60b for storing a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and a main control CPU 60a. A main control RAM 60c, etc., capable of writing and reading data required for the above processing is provided. Then, the first start winning detection sensor SE1, the second start winning detection sensor SE2, the first special winning detection sensor SE3, the second special winning detection sensor SE4, the specific area entering detection sensor SE5, and the specific area entering detection sensor SE6. Various sensors such as a gate sensor SE6, a normal winning detection sensor SE7, a magnetic detection sensor ST1, a radio wave detection sensor ST2, a vibration detection sensor ST3, a full detection sensor ST4, and a front frame open detection sensor ST5 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. I have. The main control CPU 60a is connected to a start winning solenoid SL1 connected to a start opening / closing member 32b for opening / closing the second start winning opening 32a, and to a first special opening / closing member 41b opening / closing a first special winning opening 41a. A second special winning solenoid SL3 connected to a first special winning solenoid SL2 and a second special opening / closing member 42b for opening and closing the second special winning opening 42a is connected, and based on a control processing result by the main control CPU 60a. By driving each of the solenoids SL1 to SL3, the corresponding opening / closing members 32b, 41b, and 42b open and close. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special prize solenoids SL2 and SL3 so as to open and close the special opening and closing members 41b and 42b in an opening and closing manner according to the type of the big hit game. When the winning is achieved, the starting winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled so that the starting opening / closing member 32b opens and closes in a predetermined opening / closing manner. The switching solenoid SL4 is connected to the main control CPU 60a, and the guide body is switched by driving the switching solenoid SL4 based on the control processing result of the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to the game information display unit M, and is configured to control the display content (light emission mode) of each display unit provided in the game information display unit M.

  Further, the main control board 60 is provided with a random number generation circuit 60d for generating a random number used for a special figure hit determination and a normal figure hit determination described below. The random number generation circuit 60d includes a clock transmitter (not shown), a special figure hit determination random number counter (not shown), and a general figure hit determination random number counter (not shown). The special figure hit judgment random number counter counts (updates) the value of the special figure hit judgment random number from “0” to “65535” at a timing according to the input of the clock signal from the clock oscillator. The general-purpose hit determination random number counter counts (updates) the value of the general-purpose hit determination random number from “0” to “65535” at a timing corresponding to the input of a clock signal from the clock oscillator. (Hardware random number update processing). When a signal indicating the detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is input from the main control CPU 60a to the random number generation circuit 60d, the special figure hit count counted by the special figure hit determination random counter at the time of the input. The value of the judgment random number is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as winning information. Further, when a signal indicating detection by the gate sensor SE6 is input to the random number generation circuit 60d from the main control CPU 60a, at the time of the input, the general symbol hit determination random number counted by the general symbol hit determination random number counter is counted. The value is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as release determination information. Note that the main control board 60 of the embodiment updates the special figure hit judgment random number and the universal figure hit judgment random number as hardware random numbers in the random number generation circuit 60d, while controlling the main control CPU 60a as software random numbers. Of the special figure determination random number, the special figure variation pattern distribution random number, the general figure determination random number, and the general figure variation pattern distribution random number.

(About winning information and opening judgment information)
The main control CPU 60a determines whether the pachinko ball is won in the first start winning section 31 or the second start winning section 32 (more specifically, the detection of the pachinko ball by the first start win detection sensor SE1 or the second start win detection sensor SE2). ) Is set so that various random numbers such as a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for distributing a special figure fluctuation pattern, and the like are acquired. Further, the main control CPU 60a, upon the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate section 48 (more specifically, the detection of the pachinko ball by the gate sensor SE6) triggers various random numbers (opening It is set so as to acquire a random number for hit determination, a random number for distribution of a normal pattern fluctuation pattern, and the like.

  The winning information (various random numbers) acquired when the pachinko ball wins in the first starting winning section 31 or the second starting winning section 32 includes the corresponding first special figure start suspending information and second special figure. The main control RAM 60c is configured to temporarily store and hold the information as a start suspension information in a predetermined start suspension area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. In the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information, the start suspension area is determined in the order of storage in the main control RAM 60c. ) Is executed, the special figure start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special view start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information are individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. In this case, the main control CPU 60a reads out either the first special figure start suspension information or the second special figure start suspension information in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, and executes the special figure hit determination.

  In addition, the special figure determining random number is a special figure 1 or a special figure 2 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display section 50B according to the result of the special figure hit determination. This is a random number used for the determination. Here, in the embodiment, as the special figure determining random numbers, all 101 integer values from “0” to “100” are set, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). I have. For each value of the special figure determining random number, a random number corresponding to one kind of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned outlier and a random number corresponding to 100 kinds of special figure display indicating winning per special figure are set. The special figure 1 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number. It has become. In other words, the special figure 1 which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determining random number acquired upon detection of the first start winning detection sensor SE1, and the second start winning is achieved. The special figure 2 that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor SE2. That is, the special figure which is determined and stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired upon detection of the first start winning detection sensor SE1 (establishment of the first starting condition). 1 is specified, and is determined and stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B by the value of the special figure determining random number acquired upon detection of the second start winning detection sensor SE2 (establishment of the second start condition). Special map 2 is specified. Further, as described above, the special figures 1 and 2 as the big hit symbols are classified according to the type of the hit game, and when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified, the special figure change display is performed. The type of the hit game given after the end of the (symbol fluctuation effect) is specified. That is, the special figure determination random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of the hit game (hit game).

  The special figure variation pattern distribution random number is a special figure variation display (symbol variation effect) that is executed from when the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display starts to when the final stop display is performed. Is a random number used to determine one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns (variation patterns) for specifying the variation time of the special figure variation display (symbol variation effect).

  The random number for general symbol determination is a symbol for general symbol (a symbol for general symbol 1 and a symbol for general symbol per symbol 2) to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the general symbol display section 55 when the determination of general symbol hit is determined to be normal. This is a random number used for the determination. That is, by the value of the random number for general figure determination acquired in response to the detection of the gate sensor SE6, the general figure per symbol described above as the general figure that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the general figure display unit 55 in the case of general figure is specified. Is done. In the case where the general symbol hit determination is a loss determination result, the general symbol non-design is determined as the general symbol to be displayed as the final stop on the general symbol display unit 55. The random number for distributing the general figure fluctuation pattern is a random number used when determining the general figure fluctuation pattern for specifying the fluctuation time of the general figure fluctuation display.

(About judgment value)
The main control ROM 60b stores a special figure hit determination value for determining whether a special figure hit occurs. The special figure hit determination value is a determination value used in determining whether a special figure hit or not (the special figure hit determination) using the special figure hit determination random number. Here, the set value of the special figure hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-described probable change state is given at the time of performing the special figure hit determination. Specifically, the number of judgment values per special figure set in the probable change state is set larger than the number of judgment values per special figure set in the non-probable state. That is, by increasing the set number of the special figure hit determination values in the probable change state, a big hit is easily generated.

  The main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure. When the result of the special figure hit determination is affirmative, the special figure determination determination value is determined and stopped on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display section 50B as the big hit symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display section 50A. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the big hit symbol to be displayed using the special figure determination random number. Here, in the embodiment, integers of “0” to “99” corresponding to the above-mentioned 100 kinds of random numbers for determining the special figure are set as the determination values for determining the special figure, and the determination for determining the special figure is performed. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are individually associated with each of the values. That is, based on the determination value for special figure determination, which of the symbols A and B as the special figure 1 is determined, and which of the symbols a and b as the special figure 2 are determined.

  Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure variation patterns (variation patterns), and stores special figure variation pattern distribution determination values corresponding to the respective special figure variation patterns. Here, the special figure variation pattern is a display content (display content of the symbol variation effect, which is executed from the start of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display until the final stop display). This is for specifying the contents that are the basic bases of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode. Further, the special figure change pattern specifies a change time (a change time of the special figure change display) from when the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is changed to when the fixed stop display is performed. The special figure variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the special figure variation pattern using the random number for the special figure variation pattern distribution, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each special figure variation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a general figure contact determination value indicating that a general figure contact is generated as a result of the general figure change display. The general figure hit determination value is a determination value used in the determination of the general figure hit or not (the general figure hit determination) using the general figure hit determination random number. Here, the set number of the judgment values of the general figure hit differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortened state is given at the time of performing the general figure hit determination. Specifically, the number of the general figure hit determination values set in the case of the non-variable state is set to be larger than the number of general figure hit determination values set in the case of the non-variable state. In other words, by increasing the set number of the normal figure hit determination values in the short state, the general figure hit easily occurs.

  In addition, the main control ROM 60b stores a general figure hit determination value indicating that general figure hit is generated as a result of performing the general figure fluctuation effect display. The general figure hit determination value is a determination value used in the determination of the general figure hit or not (the general figure hit determination) using the general figure hit determination random number. Then, when the obtained general-purpose-period determination random number matches the general-purpose-perception determination value, the main control CPU 60a determines that it is a general-purpose perception, and opens and closes the starting opening / closing member 32a after performing the general-purpose variation display. Is to be done. Here, the set number of the judgment values of the general figure hit differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortened state is given at the time of performing the general figure hit judgment. Specifically, the number of the general figure hit determination values set in the case of the non-variable state is set to be larger than the number of general figure hit determination values set in the case of the non-variable state. That is, by increasing the set number of the general figure hit determination values in the variable state, the general figure contact is more easily generated than in the non-variable state. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment has a function as an opening determination unit that allows the opening operation upon detection of the gate sensor SE6.

  Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of general-purpose variation patterns (variation patterns), and stores a general-purpose variation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to each general-purpose variation pattern. Here, the general-figure fluctuation pattern specifies a fluctuation time (fluctuation time of the general-figure fluctuation display) from the time when the general fluctuates until the time when the fixed stop display is performed. The general figure variation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining the general figure variation pattern using the general figure variation pattern distribution random number, and a predetermined determination value is assigned to each general figure variation pattern. In addition, a general pattern fluctuation pattern to which a general pattern fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the obtained general pattern fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

(About production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU (second control means) 65a for executing control processing relating to effects based on a control signal from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). As shown in FIG. 3, the effect control CPU 65a is connected to an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the values before the update. That is, the effect control RAM 65c has a function as storage means for storing various information in a rewritable manner.

  Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern for specifying specific effect contents to be executed in the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure change pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines a corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure change pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed on the effect display unit 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Have been. In the effect pattern, the stop timing of the special figure effect symbols in each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c in the symbol variation effect is determined, and the special figure effect is provided in each column in accordance with the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. When the symbol is stopped, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 in accordance with the stop of the special figure effect symbol, or the lamp device 18 emits an appropriate light. The effect patterns are not associated with the special figure change pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but one or more effect patterns are associated with one special figure change pattern. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns corresponding to the special figure variation pattern.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for generally controlling the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73. When inputting various control commands, effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

(About display control board 70)
Next, the display control board 70 will be described with reference to FIG. The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. The effect display unit 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). The display control ROM 70b stores a display control program for controlling the display contents of the effect display unit 17. Further, the display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data of patterns, various background images, characters, characters, and the like). Further, the display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display control ROM 70b stores, as image data, image data for displaying various errors (notifications) described later. Specifically, the image data corresponding to the "magnetic detection sensor error" displaying the characters "magnetic detection sensor error" (first display) and the character "Please call a clerk" (second display), and the "radio wave detection sensor error" The image data corresponding to the "radio wave detection sensor error" displaying the characters "sensor error" (first display) and the character "Please call the staff" (second display), and the character "vibration detection sensor error" 1) and "Please call the staff" (second display) are displayed. Image data corresponding to "Vibration detection sensor error" and "Please remove the ball" (second display) are displayed. The display control ROM 70b stores image data corresponding to the "full error" and image data corresponding to the "front frame opening error" displaying the character "door is open" (second display).

  In addition, the display control ROM 70b stores, as image data corresponding to the power recovery processing execution notification indicating that the power recovery processing has been performed at the time of power recovery after the power is turned off, "Power has been recovered. Image data for displaying the character "Please" is stored (see FIG. 7C).

(About payout control board 90)
Next, the payout control board 90 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 90 includes a payout control CPU 90a for executing a control process, a payout control ROM 90b for storing a control program executed by the payout control CPU 90a, and writing of data necessary for processing of the payout control CPU 90a. A payout control RAM 90c that can be read is provided. The ball payout device 91 is connected to the payout control board 90, and when a prize ball payout designation command is input from the main control board 60, the number of prizes specified by the prize ball payout designation command is obtained. The payout control CPU 90a is configured to operate the ball payout device 91 so as to pay out the ball. The payout control board 90 of the embodiment is connected to the fullness detection sensor ST4 and the front frame opening detection sensor ST5, and determines an error based on the detection signals of the fullness detection sensor ST4 and the front frame opening detection sensor ST5. The processing is executed. Further, an external terminal board 92 is connected to the payout control board 90, and an external device HC (for example, a hall computer of an amusement store) is connected to an output terminal (external output terminal) provided on the external terminal board 92, Various information such as the status of the pachinko machine 10 and error information can be output.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 will be described. The main control CPU 60a executes a power-on setting process when power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, and then transitions to a state in which a game is possible (starting state). In this startup state, the timer interrupt processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the timer interrupt process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a time counting process for time measurement, a random number update process for updating random numbers, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a game input / output process In addition to executing processing relating to display contents, processing relating to execution of a big hit game, processing relating to occurrence of an error, etc., special figure input processing relating to winning in the start winning units 31 and 32, special figure starting processing relating to special figure hit determination, and the like are performed. It is supposed to run. The power-on setting process will be described later.

(Timer interrupt processing)
In the timer interrupt processing, control processing relating to execution of a game and error processing relating to occurrence of an error (abnormality) are executed. Specifically, in this timer interrupt processing, a time counting processing, a prize ball processing, a random number update processing, a game state setting processing, a special figure input processing, a special figure start processing, a general figure input processing, a general figure start processing, game information Various processes such as a display process, a big hit game process, a normal map hit game process, and an external information output process are performed.

(About timing processing)
In the timekeeping process (step S101), the main control CPU 60a measures a game time (variation time or the like) related to the progress of the game. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a starts the next special figure change display or the big hit game from the end of the special figure change display or the special figure change display as the game time relating to the progress of the game. The special figure fluctuation interval time, which is the standby time until, the general figure fluctuation time specified by the general figure fluctuation pattern, and the general figure, which is the standby time from the end of the general figure fluctuation display to the start of the next general figure fluctuation display Variable interval time, opening time in which the opening effect is performed in the big hit game, ending time in which the ending effect is performed in the big hit game, stipulated time of each round game, and the next round game from the end of the round game The interval time between rounds, which is the waiting time until the start, the second start It is configured to measure an opening time of the winning hole 32a Hiroshiden open time or the like.

(About prize ball processing)
In the prize ball processing (step S102), the main control CPU 60a receives detection signals from predetermined prize detection sensors (in the embodiment, start prize detection sensors SE1, SE2, special prize detection sensors SE3, SE4, and normal prize detection sensor SE7). In this case, payout of the number of prize balls according to the winning detection sensor to which the detection signal is input is performed. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a prize ball payout designation command instructing the payout of a number of prize balls according to the sensor that has inputted the detection signal in the prize ball processing, and sets the prize ball payout designation command to a command described later. By outputting to the payout control board 75 in the input / output processing, a prize ball is paid out. In addition, by configuring to output the award ball payout designation command to the effect control board 65, it is possible to execute an effect related to payout of the award ball (for example, an effect of displaying the number of paid out award balls numerically such as a point number). It is configured as follows. As an example, in the embodiment, when detection signals are input from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2, a prize ball payout designation command instructing the payout of “three” prize balls is set, and the special prize detection sensor is set. When the detection signals are input from SE3 and SE4, a prize ball payout designation command instructing the payout of "15" prize balls is set, and when the detection signal is input from the normal winning detection sensor SE7, "10" is set. A prize ball payout designation command instructing the payout of the "prize balls" is set.

(About random number update processing)
In the random number update process (step S103), the main control CPU 60a uses the value of the special figure determination random number as software random number used to determine the special figure big hit symbol and the special figure change pattern. Determines the value of the random number for distributing the special figure fluctuation pattern as a software random number, the value of the random number for determining the general figure as a software random number used to determine the hit symbol of the general figure, and the general figure fluctuation pattern And updates the value of the random number for deciding the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern as the software random number used to execute the process (executes the software random number update process). In this software random number updating process, all 101 integer values of “0” to “100” as special figure determination random numbers and all of “0” to “250” as special figure variation pattern distribution random numbers are used. 251 integer values, all 101 integer values of “0” to “100” as ordinary figure determining random numbers, and all 251 of “0” to “250” as ordinary figure variation pattern distribution random numbers Are updated by “1” for each update process. That is, in the embodiment, each time the timer interrupt processing is performed once (every 4 ms), the special figure determining random number, the special figure changing pattern distribution random number, the general figure determining random number, and the general figure changing pattern distribution The value of each random number is updated.

(About game state setting process)
In the game state setting process (step S104), the main control CPU 60a executes a process for switching the game state. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a is stored in the main control RAM 60c at the timing of starting the big hit game (at the timing when a predetermined time elapses after the big hit symbol (special figure) is stopped and displayed as a result of the special figure fluctuation display). The set value of the big hit flag is changed from "0" to "1", and the set value of the big hit flag is changed from "1" to "0" at the timing of ending the big hit game. The main control CPU 60a sets a big hit start command in response to changing the value of the big hit flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a big hit end command in response to changing the value of the big hit flag to “0”.

  In the game state setting process, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1” when starting the probability change state with the end of the big hit game. When the change is made and the probable change state ends, the set value of the probable change flag is changed from “1” to “0”. The main control CPU 60a sets the probability change state designation command in response to changing the value of the probability change flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a probability change end command in response to changing the value of the probability change flag to “0”. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the variable length flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from "0" to "1" when starting the variable length state with the end of the big hit game, When ending the state, the set value of the variable length flag is changed from “1” to “0”. The main control CPU 60a sets a change state designation command in response to changing the value of the change state flag to “1”. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a change end command in response to changing the value of the change flag to “0”. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the probability change flag as the game state specification information, and the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the change flag. .

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, in the game state setting process, the timing to start the per-figure game (the timing when a predetermined time elapses after the peri-figure symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the peri-figure fluctuation display) Then, the set value of the general figure hit flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1", and the set value of the general figure hit flag is changed from "1" at the timing of ending the general figure play game. Change to "0". The main control CPU 60a sets a general figure hit start command in response to changing the value of the general figure hit flag to “1”. On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets a general-drawing-period end command in response to changing the value of the general-purpose-period flag to “0”.

(About special figure input processing)
In the special figure input process (step S105), the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to the acquisition of winning information associated with winning in the first and second start winning portions 31 and 32. The main control CPU 60a detects a detection signal in the main control RAM 60c when a detection signal is input from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, when a pachinko ball wins in the start winning openings 31a and 32a). The number of special figure start suspension information (the first special figure start suspension information or the second special figure start suspension information) corresponding to the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 having a failure is less than the upper limit number (four in the embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is, and if the number is less than the upper limit, various random numbers as winning information are obtained and stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a hardware random number (a random number for a special figure determination) and a software random number (a random number such as a random number for determining a special figure or a random number for distributing a special figure variation pattern) are awarded. It is stored as information (random number value). Then, when the first special figure start suspension information is stored, a first special figure suspension number designation command indicating the number of suspensions obtained by adding the suspension information is set, and when the second special figure start suspension information is stored. Sets a second special figure reserved number designation command indicating the reserved number obtained by adding the reserved information.

(About special map start processing)
In the special figure start process (step S106), the main control CPU 60a, when a predetermined special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied, changes the special figure change based on the special figure start suspension information (each random number value) stored in the main control RAM 60c. The display is configured to start. Specifically, in the embodiment, it is determined that the special figure change display and the big hit game are not performed at the time of execution of the special figure start process (that is, the special figure change display or the big hit game is not being performed). It is determined as a variable starting condition. Then, at the time of execution of the special figure start processing, if the special figure change display (symbol change effect) or the big hit game is being performed, the special figure start processing is terminated.

  When the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a reads the special figure start reservation information stored in the main control RAM 60c and subtracts 1 from the reserved number of the read special figure start reservation information. That is, when the first special figure start suspension information is read, the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information is subtracted, and when the second special figure start suspension information is read, the second special figure start suspension information is read. The number of holds in the start hold information is decremented. Here, when the first special figure start suspension information and the second special figure start suspension information are stored in the main control RAM 60c, the second special figure start suspension information is read out with priority, and the second special figure start suspension information is read out. A design change associated with a special figure hit determination based on the start-hold information may be preferentially performed (that is, a priority change is performed), and the first and second special-figure start-hold information are stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which they are stored. It may be configured such that the symbols are read out and the symbols are changed (varied in the winning order) in accordance with the special figure hit determination based on the first and second special figure start suspension information in the read order. Further, in the configuration in which the priority changes, the main control CPU 60a reads out the second special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which the second special figure start suspension information is stored, and also stores the first special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a is configured to read data in the specified order. Then, when the first special figure start suspension information is read, a first special figure suspension number designation command indicating the number of suspensions obtained by subtracting the suspension information is set, and when the second special figure start suspension information is read, Sets the second special figure reserved number designation command indicating the reserved number obtained by subtracting the reserved information.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the special figure hit determination random number included in the read special view start suspension information matches the special figure hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b ( Judgment per special map). Here, the special figure hit judgment value is set to a predetermined value from a range of values that can be taken by the hardware random number acquired as the special figure hit judgment random number, and a probable change state is given when the special figure hit judgment is performed. The number is different depending on whether it is done or not. Specifically, the number of special figure hit determination values that are determined to be special figure hits in the probable change state are set to be greater than the number of special figure hit determination values that are determined to be special figure hits in the non-probable state. I have. That is, by increasing the number of judgment values per special figure in the probable change state, a big hit is easily generated. In the embodiment, when the state is in the non-probable state (when the value of the probable change flag is “0”), the hit determination result is obtained with a probability of 3275/65536, and when the state is in the probable state (when the value of the probable change flag is “1”). ), A special figure hit determination value is set so that a hit determination result is obtained with a probability of 9300/65536.

  If the special figure hit determination results in an out-of-position determination, a special figure indicating an out-of-position as a special figure stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure change display is determined. One special figure variation pattern is determined from the special figure variation patterns for the deviation based on the value of the variation pattern determining random number. On the other hand, when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the special figure determining random number value is determined based on which of the special figure determining determination values stored in the main control ROM 60b matches. As a result of the figure change display, the special figure to be stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol on the special figure display units 50A and 50B is determined. Here, since the value of the special figure determination random number is associated with the big hit symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 depending on whether the first special figure start suspension information or the second special figure start suspension information, the main control is performed. The CPU 60a determines the big hit symbol by determining the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 associated with the value of the special figure determination random number in accordance with the type of the special figure starting hold information acquired. When the big hit symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one of the special figure changing patterns for the special figure based on the value of the special figure changing pattern determining random number. Determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure designating command indicating the type of the special figure (the type of a loss or a hit), and sets a special figure variation pattern designating command indicating the determined special figure variation pattern. Output to the effect control CPU 65a in accordance with the timing of starting the variable display. The special figure change pattern designation command according to the embodiment can specify the type of the special figure start pending information (the first special figure start pending number information and the second special figure start pending number information) for which the special figure hit determination has been performed. Effect control CPU 65a can determine which of the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display is started based on the input of the special figure variation pattern designation command. It has become. Note that a command for specifying the type of the special figure start suspension information for which the special figure hit determination has been performed may be set.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a determines that the special figure variation display is ended when the special figure variation time determined by the determined special figure variation pattern has elapsed in the above timekeeping process. The figure stop designation command is output to the effect control CPU 65a. That is, based on the command set in the special figure start process (special figure variation pattern designation command, etc.), the start timing of the special figure variation display (variation start timing of the special figure) can be identified on the effect control CPU 65a side, Based on a special figure stop designation command set with the elapse of the special figure fluctuation time, the end timing of the special figure fluctuation display (timing stop timing of the special figure) can be identified on the effect control CPU 65a side.

(About ordinary figure input processing)
In the general-purpose input process (step S107), the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to acquisition of opening determination information accompanying the passage of the game ball by the gate unit 48. When a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 (that is, when a pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48), the main control CPU 60a sets the upper limit of the number of reserved general-purpose start-reservation information (4 in the embodiment). It is determined whether or not the number is less than the maximum number. If the number is less than the upper limit, various random numbers are obtained as release determination information and stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a hardware random number (random number for judging a general figure hit) and a software random number (a random number value such as a random number for determining a general figure or a random number for distributing a general figure fluctuation pattern) are awarded. It is stored as information (random number value). Then, when the general-purpose start suspension information is stored, a general-purpose reserve number designation command indicating the number of suspensions obtained by adding the suspension information is set.

(About general map start processing)
In the general-purpose start process (step S108), when the predetermined general-purpose variation start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a executes the general-purpose variation start-up information (each random number value) stored in the main control RAM 60c. It is configured to start displaying. Specifically, in the embodiment, it is determined that at the time of execution of the general figure start process, the general figure change display and the general figure game are not performed (that is, the general figure change display or the general figure game is not being performed). , Is set as the above-mentioned normal variation start condition. Then, at the time of execution of the general figure start processing, if the general figure change display (symbol fluctuation effect) and the general figure hitting game are in the middle, the general figure start processing is terminated.

  When the general-purpose variable start condition is satisfied, the general-purpose start reservation information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read out, and the number of reservations of the general-purpose start reservation information is decremented by one to be included in the general-purpose start reservation information. It is determined whether the value of the random number for judging the general figure hit is equal to the general judgment value stored in the main control ROM 60b (the general figure judgment). Then, when the general-purpose start suspension information is read, a general-purpose reserve number designation command indicating the number of suspensions obtained by subtracting the suspension information is set. Here, a predetermined value is determined from the range of values that can be taken by the hardware random number acquired as the random number for the general figure hit, and the short state is changed at the time of performing the general figure hit determination. The number differs depending on whether or not it is granted. More specifically, the number of judging values for a general figure hit that is determined to be a perpetual figure in the non-variable state is set to be larger than the number of judging values for a general figure that is determined to be a pertinent figure in the non-variable state. Have been. That is, by increasing the number of judging values for the general figure in the short state, the general figure is likely to occur.

  Then, in a case where the determination of a general figure hit is a determination result of a general figure change, a general figure indicating a general figure change to be stopped and displayed on the general figure display unit 55 as a result of the general figure change display is determined, and the general figure change pattern is determined. Based on the value of the random number for determination, one general-purpose variation pattern is determined from among the general-purpose variation patterns for outliers. On the other hand, when the general figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the general figure determining random number is determined based on which of the general figure determination values stored in the main control ROM 60b matches. As a result of the figure fluctuation display, a general figure to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol on the general figure display unit 55 is determined. Then, when the symbol per symbol is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one of the symbol variation patterns from the symbol variation patterns for symbol per symbol based on the value of the random number for symbol determination. . Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a general figure designating command indicating the type of general figure (type of loss or hit) and sets a general figure changing pattern specifying command indicating the determined general figure changing pattern. Output to the effect control CPU 65a according to the timing of starting the fluctuation display. The general figure designation command and the general figure change pattern designation command are output to the effect control CPU 65a when executing the command input / output processing (see FIG. 5).

(About game information display processing)
In the game information display process (step S109), the main control CPU 60a sets the game information display unit 50 (special figure display units 50A and 50B, special figure reservation display units 52 and 53, general figure display unit 55, general figure reservation display unit 56). ) Is performed to control the display contents. That is, while the special figure change time is being measured, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are turned on and off (switching control) in a light emission mode indicating that the special figure change display is being performed, and the special figure change is controlled. In accordance with the end of the time measurement, the lighting control of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is performed so that a light emission mode indicating a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol or a lost symbol as a result of the variable display is obtained. Here, while the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern determined based on the first special figure start hold information is measured, the first special figure display unit 50A is turned on / off. The second special figure display section 50B is controlled to be lit in a light emitting mode indicating a special figure that becomes a detached symbol, and identifies that the first special figure change display based on the first special figure start suspension information is being performed. I am getting it. Similarly, while the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern determined based on the second special figure start suspension information is measured, the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on / off. The 21st special figure display unit 50A is controlled to be lit in a light emitting mode indicating a special figure that becomes a detached symbol, and identifies that the second special figure change display based on the second special figure start suspension information is being performed. I am getting it. In addition, when the measurement of the special figure fluctuation time is not performed, each of the display units 50A and 50B is configured to maintain the lighting control of the light emission mode indicating the special figure stopped and displayed last.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a is configured to display the start suspension number based on the storage number (start suspension number) of the first special figure start suspension information stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c so that the light emission mode is displayed. The second special figure is controlled such that the first special figure hold display unit 52 is turned on and the light emission mode for displaying the start hold number based on the stored number (start hold number) of the second special figure start hold information. It is configured to control lighting of the hold display unit 53. That is, the first and second special figure reservation display sections 52, 52 are provided in a light emission mode indicating the number of suspensions of the first and second special figure start suspension information after the addition and subtraction in the special figure input processing and the special figure start processing. 53 emits light.

  Furthermore, while measuring the general-figure fluctuation time specified by the general-figure fluctuation pattern, the general-figure display unit 55 is turned on and off in a light emission mode indicating that the general-figure fluctuation display is being performed, At the same time as the end of the measurement of the general figure fluctuation time, lighting control of the general figure display unit 55 is performed in a light emitting mode indicating the general figure as a result of the fluctuation display. In addition, when the measurement of the general figure fluctuation time is not performed, the lighting control of the light emission mode indicating the general figure stopped and displayed last on the general figure display unit 55 is continued. Further, the main control CPU 60a controls the light emission mode to display the start suspension number based on the storage number (start suspension number) of the general start suspension information stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The lighting of the hold display section 56 is controlled. In other words, the general-purpose reservation display unit 56 emits light in a light-emitting mode indicating the number of reservations of the general-purpose start suspension information after the addition / subtraction in the general-purpose input process and the general-purpose start process.

(About error judgment processing)
In the error determination process (step S110), the main control CPU 60a determines whether an error (abnormal) has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 based on the detection signals from the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5, and When it is determined that the error has occurred, the set value of the error determination flag corresponding to the generated error is set to “1”.

(About judgment of magnetic detection sensor error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection state of the magnetism by the magnetism detection sensor ST1 as "magnetism sensor error". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines that a magnetic detection sensor error has occurred when the detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor ST1 is continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 300 ms). I have. When a magnetic detection sensor error occurs, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the magnetic error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”.

(About judgment of radio wave detection sensor error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection state of the radio wave by the radio wave detection sensor ST2 as "radio wave detection sensor error". Specifically, when the main control CPU 60a receives a detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor ST2 for a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) for a predetermined time (for example, 5000 ms) or more, a radio wave detection sensor error occurs. Is determined. When a radio wave detection sensor error occurs, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the radio wave error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”.

(About judgment of vibration detection sensor error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection state of vibration by the vibration detection sensor ST3 as "vibration detection sensor error". Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines that a vibration detection sensor error has occurred when the detection signal from the vibration detection sensor ST3 is continuously input for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms). I have. Then, when a vibration detection sensor error occurs, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the vibration error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”.

(About full error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the state of the full state by the full detection sensor ST4 as a "full error". The main control CPU 60a is configured to determine a full error (full state) when a full detection signal is input from the payout control board 90 (dispensing control CPU 90a) based on the detection of the full detection sensor ST4. Then, when a full error occurs, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the full error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”.

(Front frame opening error)
In the error determination process, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to determine the detection of the open state of the front frame 13 by the front frame open detection sensor ST5 as a “front frame open error”. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a determines that a front frame opening error has occurred when a front frame opening detection signal is input from the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a) based on the detection of the front frame opening detection sensor ST5. It has become. Then, when a front frame opening error occurs, the main control CPU 60a changes the set value of the front frame opening error determination flag stored in the main control RAM 60c from “0” to “1”.

  Then, when it is determined in the error determination process that an error has occurred, the main control CPU 60a sets an error designation command according to the generated error. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets the magnetic error designation command when the value of the magnetic error determination flag is set to “1”, and sets the command when the radio wave error determination flag is set to “1”. When the radio wave error designation command is set and the vibration error judgment flag value is set to “1”, the vibration error designation command is set and the full error judgment flag value is set to “1”. , A full frame error designation command is set, and if the value of the front frame release error determination flag is set to “1”, the front frame release error designation command is set.

(About command input / output processing)
In the command input / output processing (step S111), the main control CPU 60a outputs the set various commands to the effect control board 65 and the payout control board 75. The commands that can be output in this process include a prize ball payout designation command, a jackpot start command, a jackpot end command, a per-figure start command, a per-figure end command, a probable change state designation command, a probable change end command, and a short change state. Designation command, variation end command, first special figure start pending number designation command, second special figure start pending number designation command, ordinary figure start pending number designation command, special figure designation command, special figure variation pattern designation command, special figure The command includes a stop designation command, a general figure designation command, a general figure change pattern designation command, an error designation command, and the like.

(About processing on the production control board)
Next, a control process executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 will be described. The effect control CPU 65a performs an initial setting process such as a security check when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and then shifts to a state in which the pachinko machine 10 can play a game. In this state, the normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal processing executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, a symbol input / output process, Processing related to effect execution at the time of change, flag setting processing, processing related to effect execution during a big hit game, and the like are executed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the special figure change pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). An effect pattern designating command for designating the effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like, and is sent to each of the control boards 70, 72, 73 based on the command from the effect control CPU 65a. It controls to start the symbol fluctuation effect. When the special figure designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays the final stop display on the effect display unit 17 in accordance with the designation of the stop symbol of the special figure corresponding to the command, for the special figure rows 26a, 26b, 26c. Determine the design symbol. That is, when the symbol designated by the special figure designation command is the big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 65a sets the special pattern of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c so as to be a symbol combination of the special figure effect symbol for hit display. When the design specified by the special figure designation command is a lost design, the special figure of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is formed so as to be a combination of the special figure effect design which becomes the loss display. Determine the production design.

  Then, at the stop timing of the special figure effect symbol of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the special figure effect symbol designating command of each row is displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound. Output to the control board 73 and the like. More specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time as the input of the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, and the stop timing of the special figure effect symbol in the left symbol column 26a. At the timing of stopping the special symbol effect design of the right symbol column 26c, the right special symbol effect symbol designation command is output at the stop timing of the special symbol effect symbol, and the special symbol effect symbol of the middle symbol column 26b is output. At the stop timing, a special design effect designating command for middle special figure is output.

  In addition, when the stop symbol specified by the special figure designation command is a lost symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the lost symbol. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern for the off-reach effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize the off including the reach forming symbol. On the other hand, when the special-figure variation pattern for the loss effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol and that can recognize the loss. Further, when the special figure variation time specified by the special figure variation pattern designation command elapses (in the embodiment, the special figure stop designation command is input from the main control board 60 at this timing), the effect control CPU 65a issues the command. Is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like, so that the special figure effect symbol is stopped and the symbol change effect is ended.

  Further, when the special figure variation pattern specification command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the type of the special figure start suspension information that has performed the special figure hit determination based on the input special figure variation pattern specification command, When the special figure hit determination is performed based on the first special figure start holding number information, the first special figure change is displayed on the first special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 so that the auxiliary special figure change display is performed. When the display of the auxiliary display unit 301 is controlled and the special figure hit determination is performed based on the second special figure start holding number information, the auxiliary special figure change is displayed on the second special figure change auxiliary display unit 302. The display of the second special figure variation auxiliary display unit 302 is controlled so that the display is performed. Then, as the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command elapses, the effect control CPU 65a stops the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display on the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302. The display units 301 and 302 are controlled. That is, the effect control CPU 65a, based on the input of the command (special figure variation pattern designation command or special figure stop designation command) input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the effect display unit 17 (each symbol row 26a , 26b, 26c), the start and stop of the change of the special figure auxiliary symbol in the special figure effect symbol and the auxiliary display section 300 (the special figure variation supplementary display sections 301, 302) are controlled by the main control CPU 60a. Control is performed so as to match the start and stop of the change of the special figure in the figure display units 50A and 50B.

  When the first special figure start pending number designation command is input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the production control CPU 65a of the production control board 65 receives the first special figure start pending number designation command. Is output to the display control board 70, and the first special figure start display area 201 of the effect display section 17 displays the first special figure start display information 201. In addition to controlling to display the hold display according to the hold number of the hold number information, when the second special figure start hold number designation command is input, the second special figure start hold number designation command is used to specify the hold display. A command indicating the number of suspended second special figure start-up number information is output to the display control board 70, and the second special figure start pending number information is displayed in the second special effect reserved display area 201 of the effect display unit 17. Depending on the number of holds Hold display is controlled to be displayed with. Further, when the first or second special figure start pending number designation command is input, effect control CPU 65a determines the number of suspensions of the special figure start pending number information specified by the inputted special figure start pending number designation command. Control is performed so as to switch the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display section 303 or the second special figure hold auxiliary display section 304 so as to be displayed. That is, the production control CPU 65a, based on the input of the special figure start reservation number designation command, the production display unit 17 (production special figure reservation display areas 201 and 202) and the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special figure reservation auxiliary display unit 303, The hold display displayed in each of (304) is changed to the number of holds displayed in the special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 controlled by the main control CPU 60a (the number of holds in the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c). Is controlled to match.

  Further, when the general control variation pattern designation command is input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the effect control CPU 65a transmits a command indicating the start of the general control variation display to the display control board 70 or the lamp control. It outputs to the board 72, the sound control board 73, etc., and controls each of the control boards 70, 72, 73 to start the fluctuation of the general design effect symbol based on the command from the effect control CPU 65a. When an ordinary figure designating command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines an ordinary design symbol for an effect to be finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 17 according to the ordinary figure corresponding to the command. In other words, when the design specified by the ordinary figure designating command is the ordinary design, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect design for ordinary figure to be a hit display, and the design designated by the ordinary figure designating command is used. In the case of a missing symbol, a rendering effect for a general figure to be displayed as a missing symbol is determined. When the general figure fluctuation time specified by the general figure fluctuation pattern specifying command elapses (in this embodiment, the general figure stop specifying command is input from the main control board 60 at this timing), the effect control CPU 65a issues the command. Is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like to stop and display the determined winning / losing general-purpose effect design and end the effect using the normal effect design.

  Further, when the general figure fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a performs the auxiliary general figure fluctuation display on the general figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 and specifies the general figure fluctuation pattern designation command. The effect control CPU 65a controls the general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305 to stop the auxiliary general-purpose variation display on the general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305 as the general-purpose variation time elapses. That is, the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect on the effect display unit 17 (the normal figure fluctuation effect display area 205) based on the input of the command (the general figure fluctuation pattern designation command) input from the main control board 60 (the main control CPU 60a). Each of the start and stop of the change of the general symbol auxiliary symbol in the general symbol effect symbol and auxiliary display unit 300 (general symbol change auxiliary display unit 305) is controlled by the general symbol display unit 55 controlled by the main control CPU 60a. Is controlled so as to coincide with the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a, when a general-purpose start-reservation number designation command is input, displays the retained number of the general-purpose start-reserve number information specified by the inputted general-purpose start reservation number designation command, Control is performed so as to switch the hold display of the general-purpose hold auxiliary display unit 305. In other words, the production control CPU 65a changes the hold display displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 (the general-use hold auxiliary display unit 305) based on the input of the general-use start hold number designation command, to the general-use control controlled by the main control CPU 60a. Control is performed so as to match the number of holds (the number of holds in the general-purpose start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c) displayed on the hold display section 55. In addition, in the embodiment, the display area for displaying the hold number of the general-purpose start hold number information is not provided in the effect display unit 17, but the display area is provided in the effect display unit 17 so that the hold display is displayed. The production control CPU 65a controls the production control CPU 65a so as to match the number of reservations (the number of reservations of the general drawing start reservation number information stored in the main control RAM 60c) with the number of reservations displayed on the general map reservation display unit 56 controlled by the main control CPU 60a. It can also be configured.

  Further, based on a command output from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a sets a probable variation information flag and a variation information flag. Specifically, the probable change information flag indicating the probable change state is set to “1” when the probable change state designation command is input, and the probable change information flag is set to “0” when the probable change end command is input. Also, when the shortening state designation command is input, the shortening information flag indicating the shortening state is set to “1”, and when the shortening end command is input, the shortening information flag is set to “0”. I do. That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a can specify the gaming state.

(About the game information display, effect display, and auxiliary display when an error occurs)
Next, the display states of the game information display section M, the effect display section 17, and the auxiliary display section 300 when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred will be described.

(About display of the game information display section M when an error occurs)
When it is determined that the various errors have occurred, the main control CPU 60a maintains the control state before the occurrence of the errors and controls the game information display unit M to be displayed. In other words, even if any error occurs, the main control CPU 60a controls the display content of the game information display unit M so that the display content does not become indistinguishable, and a state in which an error notification described later is performed in the effect display unit 17 is performed. However, the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 10 can be identified from the display of the game information display section M. Specifically, when it is determined that any error has occurred, if the special figure change display is being performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the main control CPU 60a starts the special figure change display. Until the special figure fluctuation time determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined at this time, the special figure fluctuation display is continuously executed, and the special figure fluctuation determination time elapses. Is controlled so that the special map of the hit or miss is displayed on the special map display sections 50A and 50B. Similarly, when any of the errors occurs, if the general-figure variation display is being performed on the general-figure display unit 55, the main control CPU 60a determines the general-figure variation determined when starting the general-figure variation display. Until the general figure fluctuation time determined based on the fluctuation pattern elapses, the general figure fluctuation display is continuously executed, and when the general figure fluctuation time elapses, the hit or miss is determined according to the result of the general figure hit determination. Is controlled to be displayed on the general-purpose display section 55.

  In addition, each of the special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 displays the number of suspensions of the corresponding special figure start suspension number information stored in the main control RAM 60c when one of the errors occurs, and displays the first and second figures. (2) The main control CPU 60a controls the number of reserved special figure start reservation information displayed on each special figure reservation display part 52, 53 to be increased or decreased in accordance with the winning of the start winning part 31 or 32 or the execution of the special figure hit determination. Is done. Similarly, when any of the errors occurs, the general-purpose reservation display unit 56 displays the number of reservations in the general-purpose start-reservation number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a controls to increase or decrease the reserved number of the general-purpose start pending number information displayed on each general-purpose reserve display unit 56 in accordance with the execution of the hit determination.

(Display state of effect display unit 17 due to occurrence of error)
When the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred, the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 to execute an error notification according to the generated error. Is done. That is, the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 used as the effect means function as a notifying means for executing error notification. Hereinafter, the error notification in the effect display unit 17 will be specifically described.

  Here, when it is determined that various errors have occurred, a first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error) to be described later, in which an urgent countermeasure by a game clerk (clerk) is particularly required. (Vibration detection sensor error), an error occurs in a form that is easily noticed by the game clerk (clerk) and the player, specifically, a form in which the special figure effect symbol cannot be identified on the display surface 17a. The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 to execute a display as a notification (full screen error display). On the other hand, when dealing with second and third specific errors (full error, front frame opening error in the embodiment) to be described later in which the necessity of urgent action is relatively low, the display on the display surface 17a is performed. The effect control to execute the display (small error display) as an error notification in the form in which the contents (effect design for special figure, effect design for general figure, display of special figure hold) can be visually recognized. The CPU 65a controls. Here, the information displayed on the effect display unit 17 as the error notification includes a display (display of a specific error type) for enabling identification of the type of error that has occurred (which error has occurred). , A game stop display to make it possible to identify the game stop state, and a display to make it possible to identify how to deal with an error that has occurred (see below, please call the staff or remove the ball) Display), and one or both of the type display and the countermeasure display are displayed according to the error.

(Notification of magnetic detection sensor error)
The production control CPU 65a issues a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a magnetic detection error based on the input of the magnetic detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The information is output, and the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as the notification means are configured to execute the notification corresponding to the magnetic detection error. That is, the notification means 17, 18, and 19 perform error notification according to the determination of the occurrence of the error by the main control CPU 60a. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the notification of the magnetic detection sensor error in response to the input of the magnetic error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays characters “magnetic detection sensor error” and “call a person in charge” with the entire display surface 17a displayed in the effect display unit 17 in the same color (for example, yellow). The control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the character "" and the character "game stopped" (display for game stop) (full-screen error display). That is, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, the special figure effect design and the background, etc., which were displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error are all hidden by the magnetic detection sensor error display from the player. Become invisible. The notification of the error of the magnetic detection sensor by the lamp device 18 causes the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame to light up in yellow. Further, the notification of the error of the magnetic detection sensor by the speaker 19 outputs a sound of “the magnetic detection sensor has responded”. The notification of the magnetic detection sensor error by the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to be continued until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the magnetic detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

(Radio wave detection sensor error notification)
The production control CPU 65a transmits a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a radio wave detection error based on the input of the radio wave detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The information is output, and the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as the notification means are configured to execute the notification corresponding to the radio wave detection error. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the notification of the radio wave detection sensor error in response to the input of the radio wave error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the character of "radio wave detection sensor error" and "Please call a staff member" while the entire display surface 17a is displayed in the same color (for example, yellow) on the effect display unit 17. The control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the character "" (full-screen error display). In other words, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification, the special figure effect design and the background, etc., which were displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error are all hidden by the radio wave detection sensor error display from the player. Become invisible. The notification of the radio wave detection sensor error by the lamp device 18 turns on the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame in green. Further, when the radio wave detection sensor error is notified by the speaker 19, a sound of "abnormality has been detected" is output. Then, the notification of the radio wave detection sensor error by the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to be continued until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the radio wave detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

(About vibration detection sensor error notification)
The production control CPU 65a transmits a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a vibration detection error based on the input of the vibration detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to output a notification corresponding to a vibration detection error in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as notification means. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the notification of the vibration detection sensor error in response to the input of the vibration error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the characters “vibration detection sensor error” and “call the attendant” with the entire display surface 17a displayed in the effect display unit 17 in the same color (for example, yellow). The control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the character "" (full screen error display). In other words, in the vibration detection sensor error notification, the special figure effect design and the background, etc., which were displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error, are all hidden by the display of the vibration detection sensor error display and are hidden from the player. Become invisible. In addition, when the vibration detection sensor error is notified by the lamp device 18, the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame is lit in white. Further, when the vibration detection sensor error is notified by the speaker 19, a sound "vibration detection sensor has responded" is output. Then, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to be continued until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the vibration detection sensor error notification is that the power is turned off (OFF).

  Here, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection error) has occurred, an error is generated in the effect display unit 17. Is displayed in the game information display area (each symbol row 26a) in which the special effect effect design, the general effect effect design, the special effect hold display, the background, and the like are displayed in the effect display unit 17. , 26b, 26c, the general-floor fluctuation effect display area 205, and the special figure suspension display areas 201, 202). In the embodiment, the entire display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 is the first error display area 401, and the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error). Is generated, the special figure effect design, the public figure effect design, the special figure hold display, the background, and the like, which are displayed on the display surface 17a before the occurrence of the error, are configured to be indistinguishable from the player. . As described above, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the first specific error that is likely to have an abnormality that has a significant effect on the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 10 has occurred, the player's attention is The effect control CPU 65a controls the display (the effect symbol for special figure, the effect symbol for ordinary figure, the hold display) of the effect display unit 17 that is most gathered so as to be indistinguishable, thereby disabling substantial continuation of the game. It is configured to strongly promote the elimination of the abnormality.

(About full error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a full error based on the input of the full error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The effect display unit 17 and the speaker 19 as notification means are configured to execute notification corresponding to the full error. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the full error notification in response to the input of the full error designation command, and thereafter continues until a predetermined time elapses. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a causes the display control board 70 to display (small error display) the character “Please pull out the ball” in a small display area of the effect display unit 17 compared to the display surface 17a. Output control command to That is, in the full error notification, the special figure effect design, the background, and the like, which were displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error, are not hidden by the full error notification. It should be noted that the full error notification by the speaker 19 in the embodiment is set to end by outputting the voice of "Please remove the ball" only once. In addition, when a full error occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to perform error notification.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6B, when it is determined by the main control CPU 60a that the second specific error (full error) has occurred, the effect display unit 17 displays the second occurrence of the error. The error display area 402 is a game information display area (a special symbol effect symbol, a special symbol effect symbol, a special symbol hold display, a background, etc.) displayed in the effect display unit 17 (each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c, It is set so as to partially overlap the display area 205 for the normal figure fluctuation effect and the special figure suspension display areas 201 and 202). That is, when the second specific error (full error) occurs, the special figure effect design, the general purpose effect design, the special figure hold display, the background, etc., which were displayed on the display surface 17a before the error occurred. Is configured to be distinguishable from a player. Specifically, in the embodiment, the second error display area 402 straddles each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and the stop display area 27 and the variable display area 28 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. Is provided so as to overlap a part of the.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in a state where the full detection sensor ST4, which is a trigger of the full error, detects the operation of the ball dispensing device 91, and until the full error is resolved (until the full detection sensor ST4 stops detecting). ), The prize balls are not paid out. For this reason, when a full error (second specific error) occurs, the progress of the game may be hindered due to the prize balls not being paid out. The second error display area 402 partially overlaps each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c in which special figure effect symbols that particularly attract the player's attention are displayed. The occurrence is prevented from being overlooked by the player. In the embodiment, the second error display area 402 is configured not to overlap the display area 205 for the normal figure fluctuation effect and the special figure suspension display areas 201 and 202 for the effect, and even when a full error occurs, The player can arbitrarily check the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension number information displayed on the production display section 17 and the fluctuation state of the general design effect design, and the general figure fluctuation production display area Based on the information displayed in 205 and the special figure suspension display areas 201 and 202, the player can determine whether to continue or interrupt the game.

  Here, the second error display area 402 is not limited to a configuration that overlaps all the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, and may be a configuration that overlaps some symbol rows. In the configuration in which the second error display area 402 overlaps some of the symbol rows, the second symbol row (for example, the middle symbol row 26b) in which the special symbol effect symbol stops last among the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. By overlapping the error display areas 402, it is possible to effectively prevent a player from overlooking the occurrence of a full error. In addition, since the second error display area 402 partially overlaps the stop display area 27 of some or all of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, attention is paid to the type of the symbol stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27. The occurrence of the full error can be effectively notified to the playing player. Note that the second error display area 402 may partially overlap only the variable display area 28 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a full error (a second specific error) has occurred, the main control CPU 60a overlaps a part of the special figure effect symbols displayed on the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c so as to overlap the front side. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the occurrence of the full error in the second error display area 402, so that the fluctuation state of the special figure effect symbol can be identified.

(Notification of front frame opening error)
The effect control CPU 65a is a control command that instructs the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a front frame opening error based on the input of the front frame opening error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. Is output, and the effect corresponding to the front frame opening error is executed in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as the notifying means. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the notification of the front frame opening error in response to the input of the front frame opening error designation command, and thereafter continues until a predetermined time elapses. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a does not overlap the special figure effect symbol stopped and displayed in the on-going symbol change effect in the display area smaller than the size of the display surface 17a in the effect display unit 17. Then, for example, a control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display (small error display) the character "door is open" near the outer edge of the display surface 17a or between the stop display positions of the special design effect symbols. . That is, in the front frame opening error notification, the special figure effect design, the background, and the like, which were displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the occurrence of the error, are not hidden by the front frame opening error notification. In response to the opening error notification by the lamp device 18, the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame blinks in red. Further, when the opening error is notified by the speaker 19, a sound "door is open" is output.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the main control CPU 60a determines that a third specific error (front frame opening error) has occurred, the effect display unit 17 displays the occurrence of the error. The third error display area 403 is a game information display area (each symbol column 26a, 26b, a special symbol effect symbol, a general symbol effect symbol, a special symbol hold display, a background, and the like are displayed in the effect display unit 17). 26c, a part of the normal figure fluctuation effect display area 205, and the effect special figure suspension display areas 201 and 202). That is, when the third specific error (front frame opening error) occurs, the special figure effect design, the general figure effect design, the special figure hold display, which were displayed on the display surface 17a before the error occurred, The background and the like are configured to be distinguishable from the player. Specifically, in the embodiment, the third error display area 403 extends over each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, and overlaps a part of the variable display area 28 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. It is provided as follows. That is, the third error display area 403 does not overlap with the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c. As described above, since the third error display area 403 overlaps only with the variable display area 28 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c, a special attention of the player in the display of the effect display unit 17 is particularly obtained. By preventing the graphic effect symbols from overlapping the stop display area 27 in which the stop effect is displayed, the interest of the game is not impaired even when an error is displayed in the third error display area 403. Here, the second error display area 402 and the third error display area 403 are set so as not to overlap each other, so that the full error notification and the front frame opening error notification can be simultaneously executed. Have been.

(About the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 when an error occurs)
When the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred, the effect control CPU 65a controls the auxiliary display unit 300 to continue various displays. That is, even if any error occurs, the effect is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so that the display content of the auxiliary display unit 300 does not become indistinguishable, and even if the error notification is performed in the effect display unit 17, The state of the game in the pachinko machine 10 can be identified from the display on the auxiliary display unit 300. As described above, when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred, the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300, which can be relatively easily checked by the player, is changed to the game information display unit controlled by the main control CPU 60a. By controlling the effect control CPU 65a so as to match the display state of M, even if an error occurs, the player is not misunderstood or mistrusted.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a controls the error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection) while controlling to perform auxiliary special figure variation display in the special figure variation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302. When a sensor error designation command, a full error designation command, or a front frame release designation command) is input, the time elapsed since the start of the auxiliary special figure variation display corresponds to the special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the auxiliary special figure variation display Until the special figure fluctuation time specified by the above is reached, the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display by the special figure auxiliary symbol in the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 is continued. The special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are controlled so as to stop the special figure change display. In other words, in the state where the special figure effect symbols in the effect display section 17 cannot be identified, it is possible to identify whether the special figure display sections 50A and 50B are displaying the special figure change, and the auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 display the special figure auxiliary symbols. The effect control CPU 65a controls so as to execute the symbol auxiliary special figure change display. As described above, the variation state of the special figure effect symbol in the effect display unit 17 cannot be identified with the occurrence of the first specific error, or the special figure effect with the occurrence of the second specific error. Even if it becomes difficult to identify the fluctuation state of the symbol, the player can check whether the special figure fluctuation display is being performed by checking the display of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17. Since it can be grasped, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an unnecessary misunderstanding such that the determination result of the special figure hit determination disappears due to the occurrence of the error.

  Similarly, the effect control CPU 65a performs an error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection sensor error designation, while controlling to perform auxiliary general-purpose variation display in the general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305). Command, full error designation command, front frame opening designation command), the elapsed time from the start of the auxiliary general figure fluctuation display is specified by the general figure fluctuation pattern specification command corresponding to the auxiliary general figure fluctuation display. Until the general figure fluctuation time is reached, the auxiliary general figure fluctuation display by the general figure auxiliary symbol in the general figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 is continued. The general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305 is controlled to stop. That is, in the state where the effect for the general figure on the effect display unit 17 is indistinguishable, it is possible to identify whether or not the general-purpose display symbol is being displayed on the general-purpose display unit 55, and the auxiliary display unit 305 displays the auxiliary symbol for the general-purpose auxiliary symbol. The effect control CPU 65a controls to execute the figure change display. As described above, the variation state of the special figure effect symbol in the effect display unit 17 cannot be identified with the occurrence of the first specific error, or the special figure effect with the occurrence of the second specific error. Even when it becomes difficult to identify the fluctuation state of the symbol, the player can grasp whether or not the general figure fluctuation display is being performed by checking the display of the general figure fluctuation auxiliary display section 305 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an unnecessary misunderstanding that the determination result of the general figure hit determination has disappeared due to the occurrence of the error.

  Further, when an effect control CPU 65a receives an error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection sensor error designation command, full error designation command, front frame opening designation command), the first and the second frames are specified. The hold display of the second special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is changed to the hold of the special figure start hold number information specified by the special figure start hold number designation command input until the error designation command is input. In addition to controlling to display the number of special figure start pending number information specified by the special figure start pending number designation command entered after the error designation command is entered, Control is performed so as to switch the hold display of the hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304. That is, with the occurrence of the first specific error, the hold display displayed in the special effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 of the effect display unit 17 becomes indistinguishable, or the second specific error occurs. Accordingly, even if it becomes difficult to identify the hold display, the display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display section 17 allows the number of hold of the special figure start hold number information to be checked. Can be grasped by the player, and it is possible to prevent the player from giving an unnecessary misunderstanding that the hold of the special figure start hold number information has disappeared due to the occurrence of the error.

(About display state of auxiliary display unit 300 accompanying movement of movable body)
Here, the effect control CPU 65a controls so that various displays are continued on the auxiliary display unit 300 when the effect that operates the movable bodies 110 and 120 is executed. That is, when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display content of the auxiliary display unit 300 so as not to be indistinguishable, and a part or the whole of the effect display unit 17 as in the case of an error. Even if is hidden by the movable body 10, the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 10 can be identified from the display on the auxiliary display unit 300. That is, when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated, the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 that the player can easily confirm matches the display state of the game information display unit M controlled by the main control CPU 60a. By controlling the effect control CPU 65a in this manner, even if an error occurs, the player is not misunderstood or mistrusted.

(Power off processing)
Next, a power-off process performed by the main control CPU 60a when the power is off will be described. The main control board 60 is configured to forcibly execute the power-off process regardless of the control state of the main control CPU 60a when the power-off signal is input from the power board 100 (when the power is off). In the power-off processing, the main control CPU 60a first sets the timer interrupt processing to be prohibited. Then, the main control CPU 60a stores, in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c, specific information (backup data) necessary for restoring the power-off state when the power is restored.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 60a stores, as the common specifying information, information (game state information) for specifying a game state (each set value of the probable change flag and the variable flag big hit flag) and each of the information stored in the main control RAM 60c. First special figure start suspension information (values of various random numbers) and each second special figure start suspension information (various random number values), and information (first special figure reservation) specifying the number of suspensions of the first special figure start suspension information Number information), information for specifying the hold number of the second special figure start hold information (second special figure hold number information), release determination information (values of various random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 60c, and A plurality of pieces of information including information for specifying the number of holdings in the diagram start holding information (general-purpose holding number information) and information for specifying the gaming state (provision state of the probable state and the short state) (game state specifying information). Is stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. To have. In other words, if the power-off process occurs when the special-figure fluctuation display is stopped (when the power-off occurs when the special-figure fluctuation is stopped), if it occurs while the special-figure fluctuation display is being displayed (if the special-figure fluctuation display is turned off), In each of the cases when the alarm occurs when the normal fluctuation display is stopped (when the power is interrupted when the normal fluctuation is stopped) and when the error occurs during the execution of the normal fluctuation display (when the power is interrupted during the normal fluctuation), The common specifying information is stored in the backup area. Also, if the power is cut off immediately after the special figure change display that has won the special figure hit determination (during the special figure interval time), the information big hit that specifies the big hit symbol determined with the special figure hit determination Information necessary for executing a jackpot game such as symbol information is also included. Here, the power interruption at the time of the special figure fluctuation stop is a state in which either the first or the second special figure start suspension information is stored in the main control RAM 60c and occurs during the special figure fluctuation interval time. When the main control RAM 60c does not store both the power-off and the first and second special figure start pending information, the main control RAM 60c acquires the prize information accompanying the prize in the first or second start prize section 31 or 32. It is in a standby state (standby state). In addition, the power-off at the time of the general-figure fluctuation stop includes the power-off that occurs during the general-figure fluctuation interval time in a state where the general-figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c and the general-figure start hold information Is not stored in the main control RAM 60c, and is in a state of waiting for acquisition of the opening determination information accompanying the passage of the game ball by the gate unit 48 (standby state). Also, if the power is cut off immediately after the special figure change display that has won the special figure hit determination (during the special figure interval time), the information big hit that specifies the big hit symbol determined with the special figure hit determination Information necessary for executing the jackpot game such as symbol information is also stored in the backup area.

  Further, in the case of the power cut during the special figure change, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the special figure change is being performed based on any of the first and second special figure start suspension information in addition to the common specific information. Information (special figure change type information) that specifies whether the power supply has occurred and information (special figure change) that specifies the judgment result (big hit or miss) of the special figure hit judgment performed when executing the special figure change display (Judgment result information), information (big hit symbol information) that specifies the big hit symbol determined when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, and information about the special figure change time specified by the special figure change pattern ( Multiple pieces of information (special figure change elapsed time information) and information on the time elapsed from the start of the special figure change display to the power off (special figure change elapsed time information) (specific information of power cut during special figure change) Is stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. It has become to so that. In other words, in the case of a power failure during the change of the special figure, when the power is restored, the state is restored to the state at the time of the power failure, and the special figure change display can be restarted.

  In addition, in the case of power interruption during the general figure change, the main control CPU 60a determines the general figure contact determination result (the general figure contact or the normal figure determination) performed when executing the general figure change display, in addition to the common specific information. The information that specifies the pattern (the permissible symbol perception), the information that specifies the symbol per the general figure determined when the perception of the general symbol is a hit result, and the Includes information related to the general figure fluctuation time specified by the figure fluctuation pattern (general figure fluctuation time information) and information regarding the time elapsed from the start of the general figure fluctuation display to the power-off (general figure fluctuation elapsed time information) A plurality of pieces of information (specific information of power-off during normal fluctuations) are stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. In other words, in the case of power interruption during the normal figure fluctuation, when power is restored, the power supply is returned to the state at the time of the power interruption, and the general figure fluctuation display can be restarted.

  Then, in the power-off process, the main control CPU 60a calculates a RAM determination value (check sum value) to be referred to when power is turned on, and stores the calculated RAM determination value in a backup area of the main control RAM 60c. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply board 100 to the main control RAM 60c, and the contents stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c are retained as backup data. That is, in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c has a function as a backup unit that stores and retains information when the power supply from the power supply circuit 105 is turned off.

  In the power-off processing, the main control CPU 60a sets a power-off command and outputs a power-off command to the effect control CPU 65a, the display control CPU 66a, and the payout control CPU 90a. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to the access prohibited state in the power-off processing.

(Main control power-on setting processing)
Next, a main control power-on process performed by the main control CPU 60a when power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10 will be described. When the power is turned on (start of power supply) to the pachinko machine 10, the reset signal circuit 106 continuously outputs a reset signal to the main control CPU 60a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. When the input of the reset signal is stopped, the main control CPU 60a is activated, and executes a power-on process (power recovery process) based on a power-on process program stored in the corresponding control ROM 60b.

  In the power-on process, as shown in FIG. 7A, the main control CPU 60a sets the main control RAM 60c to an access permission state and starts power supply (ON operation of the power switch 101 and restart of power supply due to power interruption and power-off). ), It is determined whether or not the clear switch 102 has been turned ON (step S201, step S202). That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not there is a clear signal input from the clear switch circuit 104, and when the clear signal is input, the main control CPU 60a starts the pachinko machine 10 based on the initial set value. A startup process is performed (Step S203). If the clear signal has not been input, the main control CPU 60a checks whether the backup data stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c is normal (step S2044). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum value calculated from the backup data matches the checksum value stored in the power-off processing. Then, when the backup data is not normal (when they do not match), the process proceeds to the initial startup process of step S203. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup data is normal (when they match), the process proceeds to the return process of step S205.

  In the initial startup processing in step S203, the storage contents of the main control RAM 60c are cleared (RAM clear). That is, the main control CPU 60a clears the backup data stored and held in the power-off process performed when the power is turned off (when the power switch 101 is turned off or when the power is cut off), and sets the initial value in the main control RAM 60c. That is, the main control CPU 60a initializes the main control RAM 60c in the process of step S203, and then starts the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 9, in the initial startup processing, the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the general figure display unit 55 are respectively provided. In addition to displaying the symbols (special figure and ordinary figure) to be displayed as a loss, each of the special figure holding display sections 52 and 53 and the general figure holding display section 56 correspond to the corresponding special figure start holding number information or general figure starting holding number. The main control CPU 60a controls each display unit so that the number of pending information indicates “0”. Then, the main control CPU 60a clears the storage content of the main control RAM 60c, sets an initial start designation command indicating that the initial start has been performed, outputs the command to the effect control CPU 65a, and ends the main control power-on setting processing. Then, the above-described timer interrupt processing is permitted.

  In the return processing of step S205, the main control CPU 60a starts the pachinko machine 10 based on the information stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. That is, the main control CPU 60a sets the contents backed up when the power is turned off in the regular storage area (work area) of the main control RAM 60c, returns the control state of the main control CPU 60a to the state before the power was turned off, and sets the timer Allow interrupt processing. Then, when the return process is performed, the main control CPU 60a changes the display state of the game information display unit M to the display state when the power failure occurs, based on various information stored in the backup area. Is controlled by

  Then, in this return processing, the main control CPU 60a outputs a power-off return command indicating that the power supply has been started (returned) in a state before the power-off, a fluctuation state command indicating whether the special figure fluctuation has been performed when the power is off, and A game state command related to the game state at the time of the return (that is, when the power is turned off) is set and output to the effect control CPU 65a, and the main control power-on setting processing is ended to permit the above-described timer interrupt processing. . Here, as the fluctuation state command, a fluctuation state command indicating that the power interruption has occurred when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped, and a fluctuation indicating that the power interruption has occurred during the special figure fluctuation display (during the special figure fluctuation). Any one of the state command and the command can be output, and a command according to whether or not the special figure change display is performed when the power is turned off is output to the effect control CPU 65a. In the following description, a fluctuating state command indicating a power-off when the special figure fluctuating display is stopped is referred to as a halt power-off command, and a fluctuating state command indicating a power-off during fluctuating the special figure fluctuating display is being changed. It may be distinguished by referring to the power-off command. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a sets a fluctuation state command to be output to the effect control CPU 65a according to whether special figure fluctuation elapsed time information is stored in the backup area. The criterion for setting the change state command is not limited to the special figure change elapsed time information, but may be any information that can be stored in the backup area and that can specify whether the special figure is changing. The game state command is a command that indicates a game state at the time of return based on the game state at the time of power-off (provided state of the stable state and the short state). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a sets a game state command to be output to the output control CPU 65a based on the game state identification information stored in the backup area.

(In the case of power restoration due to power interruption when fluctuations in special maps and ordinary maps stop)
Here, specifically, in the case of a power recovery due to the power cut-off at the time of the fluctuation stop of the special figure, as shown in FIG. The displayed hit or miss display is displayed after the power is restored, and the display of the first or second special figure suspension display sections 52 and 53 is adjusted to the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension number information at the time of power-off. The main control CPU 60a controls. In addition, in the case of power recovery due to power interruption at the time of the fluctuation stop of the special figure of the ordinary figure, similarly, the hit or off display displayed on the ordinary figure display unit 55 at the time of the power interruption is displayed after the power is restored, and The main control CPU 60a controls the display of the general-purpose hold display unit 56 to match the number of reservations in the general-purpose start-hold number information at the time of power-off.

(In the case of power restoration due to power interruption while the special map fluctuates)
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 60a determines that the power interruption occurs in the timer interrupt processing (game information display processing) when the power is restored after the power interruption during the change of the special figure (when the restoration processing is performed). The display of the special figure display units 50A, 50B is controlled such that the special figure change display is performed on the special figure display units 50A, 50B based on the non-elapsed time in the previously determined special figure change time. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines, based on the special figure change type information stored in the backup area, which of the first and second special figure start-hold information whether the power supply has occurred during the special figure change. In addition to specifying the special figure change time information and the special figure change elapsed time information, the non-elapsed time during which the special figure change display is not performed before the power is turned off is calculated, and the first special figure start-up hold information is calculated. In the case where the power is cut off while the first special figure fluctuation display is being performed based on the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure fluctuation display for the un-elapsed time is performed in the timer interrupt processing after the power recovery. When the power is cut off while the second special figure change display is being performed based on the second special figure start suspension information, the display of the first special figure display unit 50A is controlled. In the timer interrupt processing of 2 as JP diagram variable display is performed to control the display of the first special symbol display unit 50A. Then, after performing the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time, based on the information stored in the backup area, based on the information stored in the backup area, the determination result of the special figure hit determination which is an execution trigger of the special figure fluctuation display performed when the power is turned off is given. In response, the main control CPU 60a controls to display the special map of the hit or miss on the special map display units 50A and 50B.

  Further, when the return process is performed, the main control CPU 60a displays the number of holds specified based on the first special figure hold number information stored in the backup area in the timer interrupt process (game information display process). In addition to controlling the display of the first special figure suspension display unit 52, the display of the second special figure suspension display unit 53 is controlled so as to display the number of suspensions specified based on the second special figure suspension number information. Then, after the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is performed, if the first or second special figure start-hold information is stored in the backup area, a new special figure based on the start-hold information is stored. The main control CPU 60a executes the hit judgment, and outputs a control command corresponding to the judgment result to the effect control CPU 65a in the command input / output processing. That is, when the first special figure reservation number information and the second special figure reservation number information are stored, 1 is subtracted from the reservation number information, and the first and second start winning prize units 31 and 32 after power recovery. A first special figure reserved number designation command and a second special figure reserved number designation command indicating the number of reserves added after the winning of the game are set and output to the effect control CPU 65a.

(In the case of power restoration due to power interruption during fluctuating daily maps)
As shown in FIG. 11, when the power is restored after the power interruption during the normal fluctuation (when the return processing is performed), the main control CPU 60a determines the general operation determined before the power interruption in the timer interrupt processing. The display of the general-figure display unit 55 is controlled so that the general-figure display unit 55 performs the general-figure fluctuation display based on the unelapsed time in the fluctuation time. That is, the main control CPU 60a calculates the non-elapsed time during which the normal figure fluctuation display is not performed until the power is turned off, based on the general figure fluctuation time information and the general figure fluctuation elapsed time information stored in the backup area. In the timer interrupt process after the power recovery, the display of the general-purpose display unit 55 is controlled so that the general-purpose variation display for the non-elapsed time is performed. Then, after performing the general-purpose variation display for the un-elapsed time, based on the information stored in the backup area, the determination result of the general-purpose hit determination which is an execution trigger of the general-purpose variation display performed at the time of power-off is performed. In response, the main control CPU 60a controls to display the hit or missed general map on the general map display unit 55.

  In addition, when the return process is performed, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the return process has been performed, based on the general-use reservation number information stored in the backup area in the timer interrupt process (game information display process). The display of the general-purpose hold display unit 56 is controlled so as to display the held number of holds. Then, after performing the general-purpose change display for the un-elapsed time, if the general-purpose start suspension information is stored in the backup area, a new general-purpose contact determination is performed based on the general-purpose start suspension information. The main control CPU 60a executes the control command and outputs a control command corresponding to the determination result to the effect control CPU 65a in the command input / output processing. In other words, when the general-purpose reservation number information is stored, 1 is subtracted from the general-purpose reservation number information, and the general-purpose reservation number indicating the number of reservations added after passing through the gate unit 48 after the power is restored. The designated command is set and output to the effect control CPU 65a.

(Setting processing when turning on the sub control power supply)
Next, a description will be given of an effect control power-on process performed by the effect control CPU 65a when power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10. When the power is turned on (start of power supply) to the pachinko machine 10, the reset signal circuit 106 continuously outputs a reset signal to the effect control CPU 65a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. Then, when the input of the reset signal is stopped, the effect control CPU 65a is activated, and executes the power-on processing based on the power-on processing program stored in the corresponding effect control ROM 65b. In the power-on process, a display control process for displaying the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 is performed.

(About display state of special figure effect design in effect display section 17)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when an initial start designation command or a power-off return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the processing for power-on for effect control, the pachinko machine 10 responds to the input initial start designation command and power-off return command. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c on the effect display unit 17 differently. That is, the display form of each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c on the effect display unit 17 is configured to be different between the case where the initial start designation command is input and the case where the power-off return command is input. At times, it can be identified from the display of the effect display unit 17 whether or not the RAM has been cleared.

(When the initial startup specification command is input)
Here, when an initial start designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the process of turning on the power for effect control, the effect control CPU 65a uses the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b to control each of the effects on the effect display unit 17. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c is set to the initial setting state, and various settings are made based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b to perform the pachinko machine operation. 10 is started. Specifically, various settings are performed based on the initial values in the control command for displaying the initial background image as the background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the stop display area 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, and 26c. A control command for displaying a special figure effect symbol determined as an initial symbol indicating that the RAM clear has been performed is output to the display control CPU 70a, and each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display section 17 is output. The effect control CPU 65a executes control so that a special figure effect symbol as an initial symbol is displayed (see FIGS. 7B and 8). In the embodiment, "3" is determined as the special symbol effect design of the initial symbol displayed in the left symbol column 26a, and "7" is determined as the special symbol effect symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the middle symbol column 26b. In addition, "5" is set as the special design effect symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the right symbol column 26c, and the special symbol effect symbol is set to be a combination of outliers, based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. The display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to stop and display each of the special figure effect symbols.

(When a power-off reset command is input)
Further, in the effect control power-on process, when a power-off return command is input from the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a displays an effect display in accordance with whether or not the special figure change was performed when the power was turned off. The control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the unit 17 is different. Specifically, when a power-off command at the time of a stop is input from the main control CPU 60a (in the case of a power recovery due to a power-off at the time of a change stop in the special figure), as shown in FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. A control command for displaying the initial background image as a background image to be displayed on the effect display section 17 and various settings based on the information stored in the backup area are displayed in the stop display area 27 of each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. A control command for displaying a special figure effect symbol determined as a power recovery symbol indicating that the power has been restored is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the effect display unit 17 becomes the power recovery state at the time of fluctuation stop. The control CPU 65a executes the control.

  In the embodiment, “5” is determined as the special symbol effect design of the power recovery symbol displayed in the left symbol column 26a, and “7” is specified as the special symbol effect symbol of the power recovery symbol displayed in the middle symbol column 26b. "3" is determined as the special symbol effect symbol for the power recovery symbol to be displayed in the right symbol column 26c, and the special symbol effect symbol is set to be a combination of outliers, and is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. , The display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to stop and display the special figure effect symbols. Here, in the case of a power recovery due to a power interruption when the special figure changes stop, the special figure effect in which the symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display unit 17 has a hit or a loss according to the previous symbol change. The final symbol is displayed in a combination of symbols. As described above, in the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power interruption when the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, the display mode of the effect display unit 17 is changed by displaying the initial background image and the power restoration symbol. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to be different from before the occurrence. In addition, in the initial setting state and the power recovery state at the time of the fluctuation stop, the same initial background image is displayed on the effect display unit 17, and the special symbol effect symbols are displayed in different arrangements in the symbol columns 26 a, 26 b, and 26 c. Thus, it is determined whether the pachinko machine 10 has been started based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 65b or whether the pachinko machine 10 has been started in a state before power-off based on various information stored in the backup area. I am getting it. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment displays at least the special figure effect symbols displayed on the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power cutoff that occurred when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display is stopped. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the state so that the state is different from before the occurrence of the power interruption.

  In addition, in the effect control power-on process, the effect control CPU 65a receives a fluctuating power-off command (predetermined control signal) from the main control CPU 60a (while the special figure fluctuation display is being changed). In the case of a power recovery due to a power cut-off), a control command for displaying a restoration image as a background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17, a stop display area 27 for each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c, a backup area, A control command for displaying a special figure effect symbol determined as the power recovery symbol indicating that various settings have been made based on the stored information is output to the display control CPU 70a, and the display state of the effect display unit 17 is displayed. The effect control CPU 65a executes the control so that the power is restored during the fluctuation (FIG. 7 (c)). Here, when a control command for displaying the during-recovery image indicating the power recovery state during the change is input, an image in a display form different from the initial background image is displayed on the effect display unit 17, and “power recovery” is performed. It is configured to display a character (state notification information) and a character "Please continue the game as it is" (game possible notification display). In other words, in the image during restoration, the state information at the time of starting the pachinko machine 10 (recovery of power based on the information stored in the backup area) is identifiably notified, and the game is possible. By displaying the game possible notification display, it is possible to minimize the confusion of the player due to the power interruption during the change of the special figure.

  Here, the to-be-restored image is displayed on the special-figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a can control to switch to another background image. Specifically, the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the production is performed when the next special figure hit determination is performed based on the special figure start suspension information. The control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a to control switching from the image under restoration to another background image. That is, the effect control CPU 65a, when the power interruption command during the change is input, while the special figure change display is performed based on the non-elapsed time, the effect display unit 17 displays the restoration image as a return display in the effect display unit 17. It is controlled to display.

  The effect control CPU 65a can determine that the special figure hit determination has been performed by inputting the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a. Here, at the output timing of the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, a control command relating to a game state such as the above-mentioned probable change state designation command or the short-range state designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to switch to an appropriate background image according to the game state determined based on the probable change state designation command or the short state change designation command. In this way, when the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the next special figure change display is performed, the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image during restoration. This makes it possible to perform a display effect suitable for a game. In addition, when the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the next special figure change display is performed, the effect display unit 17 is displayed based on the special figure change pattern designation command. In the above, the effect control CPU 65a controls to fluctuate and stop the special figure effect symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a performs the restoration during the restoration based on the special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a when the special figure change display for the unelapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. It is also possible to control to switch from an image to another background image. In this case, when the special figure stop designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a to control switching from the image during restoration to the initial background image. In the case of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the image during restoration indicating the power restoration state during the change from being displayed in conjunction with the end of the special figure change display for the unelapsed time, so that the image during the restoration is too long. It can be prevented from being displayed over a period. In other words, the main control CPU 60a sends a special figure stop designation command (fluctuating stop signal) indicating stop display of the special figure in the special figure display units 50A and 50 when the unelapsed time has elapsed to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17 so as to hide the in-recovery image of the effect display unit 17 when the special figure stop designation command is input.

  When switching from the image during restoration to the initial background image, as described above, the main control CPU 60a triggers a control command (special figure variation pattern designation command, When a control command related to a game state such as a state designation command or a short state designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to switch to an appropriate background image according to the game state. It can be configured as follows. That is, even in a configuration in which the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image during restoration in conjunction with the end of the special figure change display for the unelapsed time, it is possible to perform a display effect suitable for a game. .

  Further, in the embodiment, when the power-off during fluctuation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 so as not to change and display the special-effect effect design, and the effect control CPU 65a by the time of power-off. When the special figure change display for the unelapsed time during which the change display is not performed is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the special figure effect symbol as the power recovery symbol is used. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, based on a special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a when the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the power recovery symbol is displayed. Control to display special figure effect symbols. That is, in the case of the power recovery state during the fluctuation, the fluctuation effect by the special figure effect symbol is not performed in the state where the image during the restoration is displayed, thereby preventing the confusion of the player. In addition, it is also possible to perform a fluctuating effect by the special figure effect symbol in a state where the image during restoration is displayed. In this case, it is determined from the display of the effect display unit 17 that the symbol change is being performed. There is an advantage that can be recognized by the person. In addition, during the display of the image during restoration, it is also possible to stop and display the special symbol effect symbol as the power restoration symbol in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display section 17. It is. As described above, in the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power interruption during the fluctuation of the special figure, the display image of the effect display unit 17 is displayed by displaying the image during restoration and the power restoration symbol. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to be different from before the occurrence.

  Here, in the above description, the special figure effect design as a power recovery symbol in the case of power recovery due to power failure during the change of the special figure is replaced with the power recovery symbol in the case of power recovery due to the power failure when the special figure variation display is stopped. The special design effect symbol (ie, the combination of “5”, “7”, and “3”) as the electric symbol was used. Can be set. That is, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff that occurred during the special figure change, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so that the special figure effect symbol is in a display form that cannot be identified. Can be configured. Specifically, in the case of a power recovery due to a power cut during a special figure change, a design different from the special figure effect design used for the design change effect performed in the effect display unit 17 is used as the power recovery symbol as the effect display unit. 17 is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. Characters, figures, arbitrary characters, and the like can be adopted as the power recovery symbol. In this manner, by displaying the exclusive power recovery symbol, it is possible to easily identify that the power has been recovered due to the power interruption during the change of the special figure.

  Then, when a special power recovery symbol to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 is set in the case of power recovery due to a power cut during a special figure change, a special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. In such a case, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17 so that the symbol change by the normal special effect effect symbol is performed. In other words, when the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery, the effect is applied to the fluctuation time of the special figure change display triggered by the execution of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the display unit 17 so as to synchronize the fluctuation and stop display of the special figure effect symbol on the display unit 17. That is, the pattern change by the normal special figure effect design is performed on the effect display unit 17 so that the special figure display unit 50A, 50B can recognize that the special figure change display is being performed. Has become.

  Here, the special figure effect symbol as the power recovery symbol is set such that the special figure effect symbol is a combination of the loss as described above. In other words, in the power recovery state during the change, the special figure effect symbol that is a combination of the loss is obtained in both the case of the big hit and the loss of the special figure hit determination which triggered the display of the special figure change when the power is turned off. It is displayed. For this reason, the special figure effect symbol as the power recovery symbol is formed as a combination of outliers, so that the special figure hit determination which triggered the special figure fluctuation display when the power is turned off is the determination result of the outlier. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent inconsistency in which the big hit symbol combination is displayed. Further, by making the power recovery symbol common to the power recovery state at the time of the fluctuation stop and the power recovery state during the fluctuation, it also contributes to preventing an increase in data capacity.

(About the hold display in the effect display unit 17)
In addition, the effect control CPU 65a performs an effect such that in the effect control power-on processing (in each of the initial setting state, the power recovery state at the time of the fluctuation stop, and the power recovery state during the fluctuation), a hold display indicating a specific hold number is performed. The display of the first and second special effect reserved display areas 201 and 202 on the display unit 17 is controlled. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, when the initial start designation command or the power-off return command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the first and second effect special figure reservation display areas 201, A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so as to hide the hold display at 202. In the embodiment, the non-display of the hold display in the special effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 is a hold display when the number of each hold is “0”.

  In the embodiment, in the main control power-on setting processing described above, a control command (special figure reservation number designation command) for specifying the number of suspensions of the first and second special figure start suspension number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is main. It is configured not to be input from the control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. For this reason, in the power-on processing for effect control, the hold display of the first and second effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 is performed regardless of the number of hold in the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The effect control CPU 65a is controlling so as to indicate the minimum number of reservations (ie, “0”). Thereby, the inconsistency in which the hold display in the first and second effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 does not exceed the hold number of the special figure start hold number information actually stored in the main control RAM 60c does not occur. I have. That is, the effect control CPU 65a stores, in the main control RAM 60c, the suspended display of the effect special figure suspension display areas 201 and 202 in the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power interruption during the fluctuation of the special figure. The effect display unit 17 is controlled so that the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension number information is set to a display form that cannot be identified.

  Here, in the fluctuating power recovery state in which the fluctuating power-off command is input, the pending display of the special effect special-following pending display areas 201 and 202 is not performed until the power is turned off. When the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the number of reserved special figure start pending number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is displayed. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to display the hold. Specifically, the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and when the next special figure hit determination is performed based on the special figure start suspension number information, The effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a, and controls the display of the special-figure suspension display areas 201 and 202 for production so that the suspension display coincides with the suspension number of the special figure start suspension number information. Here, at the output timing of the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the first and second special figure start reservation number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the special figure hit determination is performed, and And the second special figure reservation number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the production control CPU 65a, and the production control CPU 65a determines the special figure start suspension number specified based on the special figure reservation number designation command. It is configured to control the production special figure suspension display areas 201 and 202 of the production display unit 17 so as to display the suspension according to the number of suspensions of the information. As described above, when the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image during restoration, the suspension display of the effect special display suspension display areas 201 and 202 in the effect display unit 17 is accurately displayed, so that the special figure start-up is performed. It is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing the number of holds in the number-of-holds information.

  In addition, the suspension display of the special effect suspension display areas 201 and 202 of the embodiment is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In the meantime, when the pachinko ball wins the first or second starting winning portions 31 and 32 (when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the special figure hit determination is not performed after the power recovery), the main The effect control CPU 65a controls the display so as to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the control RAM 60c. Specifically, the first or second special figure reservation number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a when the pachinko ball wins in the first or second start winning section 31, 32. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to render the effect special figure hold of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the hold in accordance with the hold number of the special figure start hold number information specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. It is configured to control the display areas 201 and 202. In other words, if there is a prize in the first start winning section 31 while the special figure fluctuation display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the first special figure start updated based on the prize is performed. A first special figure reserved number designation command indicating the reserved number of the reserved number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the production control CPU 65a, and based on this, the reserved display of the first production special figure reserved display area 201 is changed to the first special figure. Control is performed so as to match the number of holds in the start hold number information. Further, if a prize is received in the second start prize section 32 while the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is being performed, the second special figure start updated based on the prize is performed. The second special figure reservation number designation command indicating the number of reservations of the number of reservations is input from the main control CPU 60a to the production control CPU 65a, and based on this, the suspension display of the second production special figure reservation display area 202 is changed to the second special figure. Control is performed so as to match the number of holds in the start hold number information. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is controlled so that the reserved number of the special figure start reserved number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is displayed in the special figure reserved display areas 201 and 202 before the determination by the special figure hit determination means is performed. I do. As described above, when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning prize section 31, 32, the suspension display of the corresponding special production special figure suspension display area 201, 202 is accurately displayed. Even when the image during restoration is displayed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the prize in the first or second start winning prize part 31 or 32 is valid, and in the state where the image during restoration is displayed. It is possible not to cause distrust of continuing the game. Further, when a winning is made in any of the first and second starting winning portions 31 while the special figure change display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the first control stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. Alternatively, a special figure reserved number designation command (first and second special figure reserved number designation command) corresponding to each of the reserved numbers in the second special figure start reserved number information may be input to the effect control CPU 65a. In this case, when the pachinko ball wins one of the first and second starting winning portions 31 and 32, the hold display in each of the special figure holding display regions 201 and 202 is accurately displayed. Can be.

  Here, if there is a prize in the start winning unit 31 or 32 while the special figure change display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the special figure change for the unelapsed time is performed as described above. After the display is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the hold display of the special figure special hold display areas 201 and 202 is changed to the number of special figure start hold number information updated in consideration of the prize. The display control may be performed by the effect control CPU 65a. After the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is completed, the next special figure hit determination is performed, and the suspension display of the production special figure suspension display areas 201 and 202 is changed to the special figure start suspension number information. In the case of matching the number of reservations, the number of reservations of the special figure start reservation number information updated by taking into account the addition of the number of reservations accompanying the winning and the subtraction of the number of reservations accompanying the execution of the special figure hit determination is added. The special figure reservation number designation command (first and second special figure reservation number designation commands) to be specified is inputted to the effect control CPU 65a. In this way, after the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the main control RAM 60c stores the suspension display of the special effect suspension display areas 201 and 202. In the case of matching the hold number of the figure start hold number information, in the fluctuating power recovery state (a state in which the recovering image is displayed), and in the fluctuating power recovery state, a normal game effect is performed from the return state, It can be clearly distinguished. In other words, in this configuration, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether or not a special figure holding display area 201 is to be displayed when the winning in the start winning units 31 and 32 is performed in a state where the special figure hit determination is not performed after the power is restored. , 202 until the determination by the special figure hit determination means is performed, the control is performed such that the number of special figure start pending numbers stored in the main control RAM 60c is in an unidentifiable form. When the special figure hit determination is performed after the winning in the start winning units 31 and 32, the special figure holding display of the special figure start holding number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination is performed. The display is controlled to be displayed in the areas 201 and 202.

(About the directing effect design in the effect display section 17)
In addition, when an initial start designation command and a power-off reset command are input from the main control CPU 60a in the power-on processing for effect control, the general display of the effect indicator 17 based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the variable effect display area 205 is set to the initial setting state, and various settings are made based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b to perform the pachinko machine 10 operation. Start up. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a control command for displaying a general symbol effect design determined as an initial symbol in the general symbol change effect display area 205 of the effect display unit 17 is output to the display control CPU 70a. The effect control CPU 65a executes control so that the effect symbol for general use as an initial symbol is displayed in the display area 205 for effect of general purpose change in the effect display unit 17. In the embodiment, "-" indicating a loss of a normal figure is set as a general figure effect design symbol of an initial symbol displayed in the general figure change effect display area 205. Therefore, when the initial startup designation command is input, or when the power-off reset command is input regardless of whether the special figure change or the ordinary figure change display is performed at the time of power-off, the effect control CPU 65a Based on the control, the display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so that the same general-purpose effect design symbol is displayed in the general-purpose change effect display area 205 of the effect display unit 17. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a displays the general figure change effect display area 205 in the general figure fluctuation effect display area 205 in accordance with the timing of displaying the special figure effect design in the stop display area 27 of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display section 17. It is configured to display effect symbols.

(About display state of auxiliary display unit 300)
When an initial start designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the process of turning on power for effect control, the effect control CPU 65a uses the display units 301 of the auxiliary display unit 300 based on the initial value stored in the effect control ROM 70b. , 302, 303, 304, and 305 are controlled so as to be in the initial setting state. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the initial start designation command is input, each of the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 is set to a predetermined value. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display form. In the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 to turn off the lights (non-display state). Here, as described above, the special figure variation auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 are configured to display a special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display by lighting in a light emission color (for example, blue) different from the hit display. Is a display mode in which the light-off state of the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 at the time of power restoration is different from that of the special figure auxiliary symbol as the off-state display. In addition, when the special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are turned off (not displayed) to display the special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display, the special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 and 302 during power restoration are used. The extinguished state of 302 is the same display form as the special figure auxiliary symbol as the off-state display. Here, the light-off state of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 is a state in which the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold number information is “0” or a state where the number of holds cannot be specified. It is. On the other hand, the light-off state of the general-purpose variation auxiliary display unit 305 has a display mode different from the display mode of a hit or a loss set as the general-purpose auxiliary symbol. Thus, by turning off the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300, it is possible to confirm that the power to the pachinko machine 10 has been turned on. It can be identified from the display state of the display unit 300.

  That is, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the determination of the special figure hit determination is a determination result of a loss, displays a special figure effect symbol that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17 (a symbol display). ) Are set, and at least one display mode (that is, unlit) is set as a non-display display by a special figure auxiliary symbol that can be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300. Then, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff during the stoppage of the special figure fluctuation display (power cutoff at the time of stoppage), the main control board 60 is operated from the initial state (in the case of clearing the RAM), and the effect display section is displayed. 17 (the combination of special figure effect symbols of "3", "7", and "5" described above) and the power-off that occurred during the change of the special figure change display (during the change) When the power is restored due to power-off), the special display effect design displayed on the effect display unit 17 is different from the display (combination of the special graphic effect designs of "5", "7", and "3" described above). While the display mode is configured, the special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 when the power is turned off at the time of the stop and the special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 when the power is changed during the change are displayed. The display mode is configured to be in the same state (off state). .

  Also, if the power interruption command during fluctuation is input (in the case of power recovery due to power interruption that occurred during special figure fluctuation), the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display that was performed before the power interruption will be displayed after the power interruption. When the power is restored, the state is not performed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff that occurred during the special figure change, the pachinko machine 10 is based on the non-elapsed time in the special figure change time set before the occurrence of the power cut. The main control CPU 60a controls the display of the special figure display units 50A and 50 so as to perform the special figure change display, and the display states of the special figure effect symbols and the special figure auxiliary symbols are different from before the occurrence of the power-off. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300.

  Similarly, when a power-off / return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the power-on processing for effect control, the effect control CPU 65a similarly sets each of the auxiliary display units 300 based on the initial value stored in the effect control ROM 70b. Control is performed so that the display states of the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 are in the initial setting state. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the initial start designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a sets the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 to a light-off state. Control. Therefore, by turning off each of the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, and 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300, the display state of at least a part of the display units (the general-purpose change auxiliary display unit 305) is changed to the normal display state. It is possible to recognize from the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 that the power of the pachinko machine 10 has been turned on, which is different from the form. In this way, the effect control CPU 65a of the embodiment controls the effect display unit 17 so that the display state of the effect display unit 17 is different between the case where the initial start designation command is input and the case where the power-off return command is input. On the other hand, in each case, control is performed so that the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 is the same.

  Further, the effect control CPU 65a, when the power-off command during fluctuation is input, until the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is performed in the same manner as the special figure effect design of the effect display unit 17. During this time, control is performed so that the special figure auxiliary symbol is not variably displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300. That is, in the case of the power recovery state during the fluctuation, the fluctuation effect by the special figure auxiliary symbol is not performed in a state in which the image during the recovery is displayed, thereby preventing the confusion of the player. When the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the next special figure change display is performed, the auxiliary display unit 300 is displayed based on the special figure change pattern designation command. The effect control CPU 65a controls the special figure auxiliary symbol to fluctuate and stop. In other words, when the power is restored due to the power cut-off that occurred during the change of the special figure, the effect of the special figure change display is triggered by the execution of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control each of the display units 17 and 300 so as to synchronize the change and stop display of the special figure effect symbol on the display unit 17 and the special figure auxiliary symbol on the auxiliary display unit 300. .

  Here, in the above description, a special figure auxiliary symbol as a power recovery symbol in the case of power failure due to power failure during special figure fluctuation, and power recovery in the case of power failure due to power failure when special figure variation display is stopped. Although it has the same form as the special figure auxiliary symbol (that is, the light-off state) as a symbol, a special power recovery symbol can be set in the case of power recovery due to power cutoff when the special figure fluctuation display changes. That is, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff that occurred during the change of the special figure, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the auxiliary display unit 300 so that the special figure auxiliary symbol is in a display form that cannot be identified. can do. Specifically, in the case of a power recovery due to a power failure during a special figure change, a symbol different from the special figure auxiliary symbol used for the auxiliary special symbol change display performed by the auxiliary display unit 300 is displayed as a power recovery symbol as an auxiliary display. It is controlled by effect control CPU 65a to display on section 300. As the power recovery symbol, the LEDs of the special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302 may be made to emit light in a color that does not emit light in the auxiliary special figure change display, or the blinking interval and pattern in the auxiliary special figure change display may be changed. In this case, the color or the blinking form of the LED can be used as a power recovery symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 in the case of power recovery due to a power failure during a special figure change. In the case where a liquid crystal display device or a dot-matrix display device or the like is used as the special display change assisting display units 301 and 302 as in the effect display unit 17, characters, symbols, and characters other than colors and blinking forms are assisted. A power recovery symbol to be displayed on the display unit 300 can be used. In this manner, by displaying the exclusive power recovery symbol, it is possible to easily identify that the power has been recovered due to the power interruption during the change of the special figure. In addition, by setting a dedicated power recovery symbol to be displayed in the case of power recovery due to power interruption during special figure change for each of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, the power supply during special figure change is changed. There is an advantage that it is easier to determine that the power has been restored due to the interruption.

  When a special power recovery symbol to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 is set in the case of power recovery due to a power cut during a special figure change, when a special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. Is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a controls the auxiliary display unit 300 to perform auxiliary special figure variation display using a normal special figure auxiliary symbol. In other words, when the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery, the effect is applied to the fluctuation time of the special figure change display triggered by the execution of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control each of the display units 17 and 300 so as to synchronize the change and stop display of the special figure effect symbol on the display unit 17 and the special figure auxiliary symbol on the auxiliary display unit 300. That is, auxiliary special figure change display using a normal special figure auxiliary symbol is performed on the auxiliary display unit 300 so that the special figure effect symbol can be identified as fluctuating in the effect display unit 17. It has become.

  Then, the effect control CPU 65a assists in the process of turning on the power for effect control (in each of the initial setting state, the power recovery state at the time of the fluctuation stop, and the power recovery state during the fluctuation) so that the hold display indicating the specific number of holds is performed. The display of the first and second special figure holding auxiliary display units 303 and 304 of the display unit 300 is controlled. Specifically, effect control CPU 65a controls the hold display of each of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 to be the hold display when the number of holds is “0”. That is, in the embodiment, in the process of turning on the power for effect control, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is set to the minimum hold regardless of the number of hold of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The effect control CPU 65a controls so as to indicate the number (that is, “0”). This prevents the inconsistency in the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 from exceeding the hold number of the special figure start hold number information actually stored in the main control RAM 60c. That is, the effect control CPU 65a stores, in the main control RAM 60c, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 in the auxiliary display section 300 when the power is restored due to the power cut during the change of the special figure. The effect display unit 17 is controlled so that the number of holdings in the information on the number of starting holdings is set to a display form that cannot be identified.

  In addition, in the power recovery state during fluctuation when the power interruption command during fluctuation is input, the suspension display of the special figure suspension auxiliary display units 303 and 304 indicates that the special figure fluctuation display has not been performed until the power failure. When the special figure fluctuation display for the time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the hold display for displaying the number of hold of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. Specifically, the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and when the next special figure hit determination is performed based on the special figure start suspension number information, The effect control CPU 65a controls the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 to match the hold number of the special figure start hold number information. Here, at the output timing of the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the first and second special figure start reservation number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the special figure hit determination is performed, and And the second special figure reservation number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the production control CPU 65a, and the production control CPU 65a determines the special figure start suspension number specified based on the special figure reservation number designation command. The special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 of the effect display section 17 are configured to control the hold display according to the number of held information. As described above, when the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image during restoration, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 in the effect display unit 17 is accurately displayed, so that the special figure start hold It is possible to prevent a player from erroneously recognizing the reserved number of the number information.

  In addition, the suspension display of the special figure suspension auxiliary display units 303 and 304 in the embodiment is performed while the special figure change display for the unelapsed time is performed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. At the moment that the pachinko ball wins the first or second starting winning portions 31 and 32 (when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the special figure hit determination is not performed after the power is restored), the main control is executed. The effect control CPU 65a controls the production control CPU 65a so as to display the reserved number of the special figure start reserved number information stored in the RAM 60c in a distinguishable manner. Specifically, the first or second special figure reservation number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a when the pachinko ball wins in the first or second start winning section 31, 32. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to display the special figure hold auxiliary display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the hold in accordance with the number of holds of the special figure start hold number information specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. It is configured to control the units 303 and 304. In other words, if there is a prize in the first start winning section 31 while the special figure fluctuation display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the first special figure start updated based on the prize is performed. A first special figure reservation number designation command indicating the number of reservations in the reservation number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on the command, the suspension display of the first special figure reservation auxiliary display unit 303 starts the first special figure start. Control is performed so as to match the number of holds in the hold number information. Further, if a prize is received in the second start prize section 32 while the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is being performed, the second special figure start updated based on the prize is performed. The second special figure reservation number designation command indicating the number of reservations in the number of reservations is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the suspension display of the second special figure reservation auxiliary display unit 304 is activated to the second special figure start. Control is performed so as to match the number of holds in the hold number information. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a controls the special figure start-up hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c to be displayed on the special figure hold auxiliary display sections 303 and 304 before the judgment by the special figure hit determination means is performed. .

  In this way, when the pachinko ball wins in the first or second starting prize winning section 31, 32, the suspension display of the corresponding special figure suspension auxiliary display section 303, 304 is changed to an accurate display, thereby restoring. Even when the middle image is displayed, the player can recognize that the winning in the first or second starting winning portion 31 or 32 is valid, and the player can play the game with the recovering image displayed. Can be prevented from causing distrust of continuing. Further, when a winning is made in any of the first and second starting winning portions 31 while the special figure change display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the first control stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. Alternatively, a special figure reserved number designation command (first and second special figure reserved number designation command) corresponding to each of the reserved numbers in the second special figure start reserved number information may be input to the effect control CPU 65a. In this case, when the pachinko ball wins one of the first and second start winning portions 31 and 32, the hold display of each of the special figure holding auxiliary display portions 303 and 304 is changed to an accurate display. it can.

  If there is a prize in the start winning section 31 or 32 while the special figure fluctuation display for the un-elapsed time is being performed, the special figure fluctuation display for the non-elapsed time is made as described above. After being performed on the figure display units 50A and 50B, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is changed so as to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information updated in consideration of the winning. The control may be performed by the effect control CPU 65a. Note that, when the next special figure hit determination is performed after the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is completed, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is changed to the hold of the special figure start hold number information. In the case of matching the number, the number of holdings of the special figure start holding number information, which is updated by taking into account the addition of the number of holdings accompanying the winning and the subtraction of the number of holdings due to the execution of the special figure hit determination, is specified. Then, a special figure reservation number designation command (first and second special figure reservation number designation commands) is input to the effect control CPU 65a. As described above, after the special figure change display for the un-elapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304. When matching with the hold number of the start hold number information, the power recovery state during fluctuation (state in which the image during recovery is displayed) and the return state where normal game effects are performed from the power recovery state during fluctuation are clearly defined. Can be distinguished.

  In addition, when the power supply is cut off in a state of notifying the error, the effect control CPU 65a performs the error control displayed when the power is turned off in the effect control power-on process when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off. It is configured not to perform notification. That is, the effect control CPU 65a does not display the error notification displayed in the first to third error display areas 401, 402, and 403 when the power is turned off. As described above, the effect control CPU 65a hides the error notification displayed in the error display areas 401, 402, and 403 in response to the power-off, and receives the fluctuating power-off command (predetermined control signal). In this case, control is performed so that the display states of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 are different from those before the power-off. That is, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff occurring during the fluctuation of the special figure, the first specific error message displayed at the time of the power cutoff is not performed, and the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary By making the display state of the display unit 300 different from before the occurrence of the power interruption, it is possible to easily identify that the error has been resolved and that the power has been restored due to the power interruption. As described above, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff occurring during the fluctuation of the special figure, the main control CPU 60a controls the game information display unit M (the special figure display units 50A, 50B) based on the non-elapsed time. By displaying the in-restoration image while the special figure is displayed in a variable manner, it is possible to accurately identify that the error has been resolved by the power recovery due to the power failure.

  Here, if the error state has not been resolved even after the restoration of power (when a detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a from any of the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5), the main control is performed based on the non-elapsed time. While the CPU 60a fluctuates and displays the special figure on the game information display section M (the special figure display sections 50A and 50B), an error designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. If the error specified by the input error designation command is the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error), the effect control CPU 65a , The image during restoration is hidden and a notification corresponding to the error is executed. When the error specified by the input error designation command is the second or third specific error (full error or front frame opening error), the effect control CPU 65a displays the image during restoration. In the state, error notification is performed in error notification areas 402 and 403 corresponding to each error. In this way, if the error state has not been resolved even after the power recovery, it is configured to perform a notification according to each error and to prompt an appropriate countermeasure, and the game is performed without the error being resolved. Is to be prevented.

  The effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute an initial movable process for checking whether each of the movable bodies 110 and 120 operates normally in the effect control power-on process at the time of power-on (at the time of power recovery). In the initial movable process of the embodiment, a return operation process of returning each movable body 110, 120 to the initial position, and a predetermined initial operation (for example, moving each movable body 110, 120 from the initial position to the movable position to return to the initial position) (Operation to return) is performed. In addition, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff that occurred while operating the first movable bodies 110 and 120, the effect control CPU 65a causes the main control CPU 60a to display the game information based on the non-elapsed time. While the special figure is variably displayed on the section M (the special figure display sections 50A and 50B), the movable bodies 110 and 120 are controlled to be stopped at the initial position. That is, each of the movable bodies 110 and 120 is configured to stop at the initial position while the effect display unit 17 displays the image during restoration.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a performs special figure change display for the un-elapsed time in which the special figure change display is not performed until the power is turned off in the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In this case, the operation of the movable bodies 110 and 120 is allowed. In other words, after the special figure change display for the non-elapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the effect is executed when the special figure hit determination is performed based on the special figure start suspension information. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a operates the movable bodies 110 and 120 in accordance with the effect. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect pattern for operating the movable bodies 110 and 120 based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the special figure hit determination performed after the power recovery. Then, the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated based on the effect pattern. In this way, by holding each movable body 110, 120 at the initial position until the elapsed time elapses, the special figure is variably displayed based on the elapsed time before the power failure occurs, and the image during restoration is displayed. During this time, the movable bodies 110 and 120 are prevented from operating, thereby preventing the integrity of the effect from being lost. When the special map hit determination is performed after the power is restored, the movable bodies 110 and 120 operate in a state in which the image during the restoration is not displayed, thereby performing an interesting movable effect linked to the effect. I am getting it.

  That is, in this case, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether the special figure hold auxiliary display section 303, Until the determination by the special figure hit determination unit is performed, the hold display of the special figure 304 is controlled so that the number of reserved special figure start pending number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is indistinguishable. When the special figure hit determination is performed after the winning in the parts 31 and 32, the number of the special figure start-reserved number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination is determined. The display is controlled to be displayed at 304.

  That is, the main control CPU 60a included in the main control board 60 of the embodiment is a hit determining means for determining whether or not to generate a hit game when the starting condition is satisfied (winning to the start winning portions 31 and 32). The main control CPU 60a has a function as described above. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special figure change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). That is, in the case of the pachinko machine 10, when the main control CPU 60a as the hit determination means determines that a hit has occurred in response to the ball detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 as the start winning detection means, the main control CPU 60a determines. The special opening / closing members 41b and 42b as opening / closing means are configured to execute a hit game in which the special winning openings 41a and 42a are opened based on the type of hit game. The main control CPU 60a changes the design fluctuation effect performed by the display means (the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the effect display unit 17) triggered by the ball detection of the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 as the start winning detection unit. It has a function as a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern (special figure variation pattern) for specifying time from a plurality of variation patterns stored in the main control ROM 60b as a storage means.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a judging means (error judging means) for judging the occurrence of an error based on the detection signals output from the various detection sensors SE3, ST1 to ST5 of the pachinko machine 10. . When the main control CPU 60a as the determining unit determines that an error has occurred, the effect display unit 17 has a function as a notifying unit (error notifying unit) capable of executing an error notification that can specify the determined type of error. Have. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that an error has occurred by the main control CPU 60a as the determining means, the effect display CPU 17a causes the effect display unit 17 as the notifying means to execute an error notification capable of specifying the determined type of error. Has a function as notification control means for controlling the effect display unit 17.

  The effect control CPU 65a functions as special figure effect symbol determination means for determining a special figure effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 17 based on the determination result of the main control CPU 60a as a hit determination means, and It functions as effect display control means for controlling the effect display unit 17 so as to stop and display the effected special figure effect symbol. The effect control CPU 65a determines, from the plurality of types, an effect pattern that specifies the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed on the effect display unit 17 in response to the acquisition of the winning information by the main control CPU 60a (establishment of the starting condition). It has a function as an effect pattern determining means. The effect control CPU 65a as effect pattern determination means determines an effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. The lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 function as notification means (error notification means) for executing error notification for specifying a plurality of types of errors based on the error information output from the main control CPU 60a as the determination means. Is provided.

(Operation of the embodiment)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  When the player rotates the operation lever 16 a of the operation handle 16 provided on the front side of the front frame 13, a pachinko ball fired from the hit ball firing device is hit into the game area 21. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball down flow path 21a or the second ball down flow path 21b of the game area 21 according to the launch position. . When a pachinko ball flowing down the ball flow paths 21a and 21b wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second start winning opening 32a, the first start winning detection sensor SE1 or the second start winning detection sensor SE2. Upon detection of the ball, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and a special figure hit determination is performed based on the acquired winning information. In response, a symbol variation effect on the effect display unit 17 is started. When the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, a special figure effect symbol is displayed in a predetermined symbol combination on the effect display unit 17 as a result of the symbol variation effect, and a big hit game is generated.

  At the same time as the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 wins the first starting prize section 31 and the effect display section 17 performs a symbol change effect with a special figure effect symbol, the first special figure change auxiliary display is performed. The LED of the unit 301 blinks (fluctuates) to start the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display, and at the same time as the symbol fluctuation effect by the special figure effect symbol ends, the light emission state (lighting or lighting) of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 (Illumination off) is determined (stops the fluctuation) and the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display ends. In addition, at the same time as winning the second start winning section 52 of the start winning sections 51 and 52, a symbol change effect is performed on the effect display section 17, the LED of the second special figure change auxiliary display section 302 blinks to assist. The special figure variation display is started, and at the same time as the symbol variation effect by the special figure effect symbol is completed, the light emission state (lighting or extinguishing) of the second special figure variation auxiliary display unit 302 is determined (variation stop) and the auxiliary feature The figure fluctuation display ends. The first special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 starts to change (blink) at the same time as the first special figure change display of the first special figure display unit 50A starts, and at the same time as the end of the first special figure change display. The light emission state of the LED is determined, and the special figure auxiliary symbol is determined and stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the second special figure change auxiliary display unit 302 starts changing (blinking) simultaneously with the start of the second special figure change display on the second special figure display unit 50B, and ends the second special figure change display. At the same time, the light emission state of the LED is determined and the special figure auxiliary symbol is determined and stopped and displayed. That is, the start and stop of the change of the special figure auxiliary symbol in the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 are synchronized with the start and stop of the change of the special figure effect symbol in the effect display section 17 and the special figure display section 50A. , 50B is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to synchronize with the change start and the change stop of the special figure. In this way, the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol on the special effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 are changed and stopped in synchronization with the change and stop display of the special symbol on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. By displaying, it is possible to accurately identify whether the special figure is fluctuating from any of the display states of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300.

  As described above, in the case where the special design effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the symbol change effect performed in the effect display unit 17 or the special figure effect symbol is temporarily not displayed according to the effect content. Even if there is, the LEDs of the corresponding special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 are continuously blinked until the special figure change display performed on the first or second special figure display sections 50A and 50B is completed. By checking the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302, it can be easily checked whether or not the symbol change effect (special figure change display) is continuing. At this time, the auxiliary special figure change display (special figure auxiliary design) performed by the special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302 is much smaller and less noticeable as compared with the special figure effect design displayed on the effect display unit 17. By displaying in the state, even if the special figure auxiliary symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the player can pay attention to the effect performed in the effect display unit 17 and impairs the interest in the symbol variable effect. Never. That is, by providing the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302 independently of the effect display section 17 for performing the figure change effect by changing the special figure effect design, the effect performed by the effect display section 17 is provided. Without being restricted by the special figure auxiliary symbol, the degree of freedom of the effect and the sense of unity of the effect can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In other words, the special figure is configured to be displayed on the special figure display sections 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, and in each of the effect display section 17 and the auxiliary display section 300, the game information (the special figure (The effect design and the special figure auxiliary symbol) are displayed based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a, so that any of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 can be displayed. The information related to whether or not the special map displayed in the table is changing can be identified. For this reason, even when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are moved so as to overlap the front side of the special symbol effect design display area (symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c) provided in the effect display unit 17, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed. Since it can be identified from the special figure auxiliary symbol of the auxiliary display unit 300 whether or not the game is being performed, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the effect using the effect display unit 17 and the movable bodies 110 and 120, and to enhance the interest of the game. Improvement can be achieved.

  In addition, by positioning the auxiliary display unit 300 in front of the movable area of the movable bodies 110 and 120, the visibility of the special figure auxiliary symbol can be increased even when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are movable. By configuring the movable areas of the movable bodies 110 and 120 so as to overlap the display area of the special figure effect symbol indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination (symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c), the movable bodies 110, The interaction between the operation 120 and the design change effect by the special figure effect symbol enables a game effect with a high effect to be produced, and the player's interest in the judgment result of the special figure hit determination displayed in the special figure effect symbol. Can be increased. In addition, since it is possible to enhance the sense of unity between the effect by the special figure effect design displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the effect by the operation of the movable bodies 110 and 120, and to increase the degree of freedom of each effect, the game It can improve the interest.

  Here, the movable bodies 110 and 120 of the embodiment overlap the front of the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302, the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304, and the general figure change auxiliary display unit 305). Since the movable body 110 is configured not to move the position, the auxiliary display unit 300 (the special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302, the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304, and the general figure change auxiliary display unit 305) is used. The displayed information can be prevented from being interrupted by the operation of the movable bodies 110 and 120. For this reason, regardless of whether the movable body 110 is operated or not, it is possible to accurately determine the break of the special figure change display (symbol change effect) based on the display state of the special figure change auxiliary display sections 301 and 302, Similarly, it is possible to accurately determine the break of the general figure fluctuation display based on the display state of the general figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305. Then, regardless of whether the movable body 110 is operated or not, the number of reservations in the special figure start pending number information can be accurately determined based on the display state of the special figure reservation auxiliary display sections 303 and 304. That is, based on the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 that is visible when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated, it is possible to identify whether the special figure is fluctuating. Even when all or part of the special figure effect symbols cannot be visually recognized due to the movement of the bodies 110 and 120, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing the timing of displaying the special figure hit determination result. Can be prevented from spoiling the interest of the game. Therefore, while realizing the execution of the effect with a high effect using the effect display unit 17 and the movable bodies 110 and 120, the information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a that determines whether or not the hit is performed is transmitted to the effect display unit 17 and It can be identified from any display on the auxiliary display unit 300.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the occurrence of the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error) having a high degree of urgency has occurred. In order to make it impossible to distinguish the special figure effect symbol indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination by the error notification (full screen error display) displayed on the effect display unit 17, it is difficult to continue the normal game. It is possible to prevent the game from continuing with the first specific error occurring. On the other hand, even when the special figure effect design is indistinguishable due to the error notification (full screen error display), the auxiliary display indicates whether the special figure is changing due to the execution of the special figure hit judgment. Since it can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol in the section 300, it is possible to prevent the player from being unnecessarily confused. In addition, since the determination result (hit or miss) of the special figure hit determination can be displayed by the special figure auxiliary symbol stopped and fluctuated on the auxiliary display unit 300, the special figure effect symbol cannot be identified. Also, the result of the special figure hit determination can be notified. When it is determined that the first specific error having a high degree of urgency has occurred, the first error display area overlapping the entire area of the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 on which the special figure effect symbol is to be displayed. By displaying an error at 401, it is possible to promptly and promptly and surely notify a player or a game store clerk of the occurrence of the first specific error and prompt prompt action.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment determines that the occurrence of the second specific error (full error) having a relatively low urgency and the high main control CPU 60a determines that the variation of the special figure effect symbol has occurred. An error notification (small-screen error display) is displayed on the effect display unit 17 in a form in which the state can be identified to notify the occurrence of the second specific error. It is possible to show the result of the special figure hit determination in the special effect display symbol on the effect display unit 17 while urging the user to deal with a specific error. In other words, by making it possible to visually recognize the display of the effect display unit 17 in which various effects are performed, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect performed in the effect display unit 17 from being unnecessarily reduced due to error notification, and to enhance the interest of the game. Can be maintained. In addition, even if the visibility of the display of the effect display unit 17 (the state of fluctuation of the special figure effect symbols) is reduced due to the error display, whether or not the special figure is changing due to execution of the special figure hit determination Can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol on the auxiliary display unit 300.

  In addition, when it is determined that the second specific error having a relatively low urgency is generated, a special display effect symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 17 (symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c). By displaying an error in the second error display area 402 that partially overlaps, an error display can be displayed in addition to the special figure effect design, and when the player pays attention to the special figure effect design, the error is displayed naturally. When the error display enters the field of view, it is possible to effectively notify that the second specific error has occurred. Here, in the display area (symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c) in which the special symbol effect symbols are displayed, the special symbol effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the end of the symbol variation effect. Since this is directly linked to the display of the final judgment result of the special figure hit determination, the interest of the player becomes relatively high. For this reason, when an error is displayed in the special figure effect symbol display area (symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c), one of the stop display areas 27 in which the player is highly interested in the contents of the special figure effect symbol displayed. By configuring the second error display area 402 to overlap the section, it is possible to more effectively report that a specific error has occurred with the error display. Conversely, in the display area (symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c) in which special figure effect symbols are displayed, the variable display area 28 indicates whether the special figure effect symbols are variably displayed. Since the result is not directly linked to the result of the determination, the player's interest is relatively low. For this reason, when an error is displayed in the special figure effect symbol display area (symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c), a variable display area in which the player is less interested in the content of the special figure effect symbol displayed is relatively low. By configuring the error display area 402 so as to partially overlap the part 28, the interest of the player in the effect performed in the effect display unit 17 is maintained while the error display informs that the second specific error has occurred. Can be done.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment produces effects when power is restored due to power cutoff that occurs when the special figure change is stopped, and when power is restored when power is cut off during the special figure change display. Since the display contents of the display unit 17 (display timing of the background image and the special design effect design, etc.) are made different, it is determined from the display of the effect display unit 17 whether or not the power interruption has occurred during the special figure change display. can do. In this way, by making it possible to determine whether or not the power is turned off during the special figure change display, it is possible to minimize the confusion of the player due to the power cut during the special figure change. Also, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the special figure change display, the special figure effect design is not displayed while the special figure is variably displayed based on the elapsed time before the power interruption occurred. Or by setting a special power recovery symbol, etc., so that the display state of special figure effect symbols and special figure auxiliary symbols is different from before the occurrence of power failure, so that power is restored with power failure. It can be identified from the display state of special figure effect symbols and special figure auxiliary symbols, and even if the synchronous relationship between the fluctuation of the special figure and the fluctuation of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol is disrupted due to the power failure. Player misunderstanding and confusion can be prevented.

  In addition, when the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the special figure change display, the special figure effect design and the auxiliary display of the special effect display unit 17 are triggered by the fact that the special figure hit determination is performed after the power restoration. By synchronizing the change and stop display of the special figure auxiliary symbol of the section 300 with the special figure change time for displaying the special figure in the special figure display sections 50A and 50B, The synchronous relationship between the fluctuation and the fluctuation of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol can be returned to the normal state triggered by the determination by the main control CPU 60a performed after the power recovery and by the special figure hit determination. Therefore, even after the power is restored due to the power interruption that occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, whether the special figure fluctuation display is being performed is determined based on the fluctuation state of the special figure effect design and the special figure auxiliary symbol. Can be.

  In addition, a power-off command during stop indicating power-off when the special-figure fluctuation display is stopped and a power-off command during fluctuation indicating power-off during fluctuation of the special-figure fluctuation display are set. It is configured to input any power-off command from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, fearing that the power-off has been performed, and whether the power-off occurs in the middle of the special figure change display (during the special figure change) Can be distinguished by the effect control CPU 65a. Then, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff that occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, a predetermined control signal (power supply during fluctuation) When the disconnection command) is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, the image during restoration is displayed on one of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 (in the embodiment, the effect display unit 17). It is possible to accurately identify that the power has been restored due to the disconnection, and it is possible to prevent the player from being erroneously recognized or confused even when the synchronization relationship is disrupted. In addition, when the non-elapsed time within the special figure fluctuation time determined before the power failure occurs has elapsed after the power recovery, the image during restoration is not displayed based on the special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a. By doing so, it is possible to identify that the synchronous relationship between the fluctuation of the special figure disturbed by the occurrence of the power interruption and the fluctuation of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol has returned to a normal state.

Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured to display the special design effect symbol as an initial symbol on the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power cutoff generated when the special figure fluctuation stops. By making the display state of the special figure effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17 different from before the occurrence of the power interruption, the display state of the special figure effect symbol indicating that the power has been restored due to the power interruption is displayed. It can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol.
Further, when the main control CPU 60a operates from the initial state based on the initial setting (when the RAM is cleared) and when the power is restored due to the power-off, a special display that is displayed on the effect display unit 17 is displayed. Since the combination of the special effect design symbols is made different, it is possible to identify from the display state of the special figure effect symbols that the power has been restored due to the power-off from the combination of the special figure effect symbols displayed on the effect display section 17. In addition, when the power is restored due to the power cut-off that occurred when the special figure fluctuates, the special figure effect design is stopped and displayed in a display form that is displayed as an off-state on the effect display unit 17 so that the special figure stops fluctuating. Can be identified from the display state of the special figure effect symbol. Similarly, when the main control CPU 60a is operated from the initial state on the auxiliary display unit 300, the out-of-form display in the same display form is displayed as a special figure auxiliary symbol, so that the special figure is changed from the special figure auxiliary symbol of the auxiliary display unit 300. It can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol that the fluctuating stop has occurred. In addition, when the special figure auxiliary symbol is not displayed (turned off) at the time of power restoration, it is possible to identify from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol that the power has been restored due to the power failure.

Then, when the special control hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power restoration, the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol that are not displayed at the time of the power restoration are displayed, so that the special characteristic after the power restoration is displayed. The fact that the special figure change display is being performed in accordance with the hit determination can be identified from any display of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300.
In addition, when the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored, the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol are displayed in synchronization with each other, so that a display mode that cannot be identified due to the power restoration. The special effect effect symbol and the special symbol auxiliary symbol can be returned to the normal state.

  Further, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff occurring during the special figure change display, the main control RAM 60c identifies the hold display in the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, and identifies the number of holds in the special figure start hold number information. By making it impossible, it is possible to identify that the power has been restored due to the power interruption from the display state of the hold display on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, and it is possible to prevent the player from being mistaken or confused. If the main control RAM 60c stores the hold information and the start condition (winning to the start winning units 31 and 32) is satisfied after the power is restored, after the start condition is satisfied, the main control RAM 60c stores the hold information. By displaying the number of holdings in the figure start holding number information on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, the hold display on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 in an indistinguishable display form due to power restoration is normal. Can be returned to the normal state, and the number of suspensions in the special figure start suspension number information can be determined from the suspension display.

  Further, when the special control hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery, the main control RAM 60c displays the reserved number of the special figure start pending number information on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 after the determination. With this, it is possible to return the hold display in the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 to a normal state in a display form that cannot be identified due to the power recovery, and from the hold display, the hold number of the special figure start hold number information Can be determined.

  Further, when a start condition (winning to the start winning units 31 and 32) in which the main control RAM 60c stores the hold information is satisfied after the power is restored, the main control CPU 60a subsequently performs a special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a. The main control CPU 60a displays the number of suspensions of the special figure start suspension number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, so that the main control CPU 60a executes the game with the special figure hit determination. , The display state of the hold display can be matched. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity caused by a mismatch between the execution state of the game associated with the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a and the display state of the hold display, thereby preventing erroneous recognition or confusion of the player.

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Note that the gaming machine is not limited to the one described above, and various changes can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, when it is determined that the first specific error that is likely to have a serious abnormality in the progress of the game is generated, the display of the effect display unit (the second game information display unit) is performed. Although the error notification area is configured as the error notification area for the entire surface, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the second game information (the special design effect symbol) indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination is configured to be indistinguishable, the other second game information (the special figure start pending number information May be displayed on the second second game information display means. Further, it is not necessary to completely make the second game information (a special design effect design symbol) indicating the result of the special figure hit determination unrecognizable. The stop display area in which the graphic effect symbols are stopped and displayed may be covered with an error notification so that the stopped and displayed second game information (special figure effect symbols) cannot be identified.
(2) In the embodiment, when it is determined that the second specific error has a relatively small effect on the progress of the game, a part of the display surface of the effect display unit (the second game information display unit) is changed. Although an error notification area is configured to notify an error, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the entire display surface of the effect display unit (second game information display means) may be used as an error notification area for notifying a second specific error. In addition, the display of the alert notification for notifying the second specific error may be configured to be visible through the display on the back side of the display.
(3) In the embodiment, two movable bodies are provided, but one or three or more movable bodies may be provided. It is also possible to adopt a configuration without a movable body.
(4) In the embodiment, the background display (initial background image) when the power is restored due to the power cutoff generated when the first game information (special figure) stops changing, and the first game information (special figure) The background display (image during restoration) when the power is restored due to the power failure generated during the fluctuation of () is different from the background display when the power is restored due to the power failure. (For example, an image during restoration).
(5) In the embodiment, the background display (initial background image) when the power is restored due to the power cutoff generated when the fluctuation of the first game information (special figure) is stopped is changed from the initial state to the first control means. The same background display (initial background image) as the background display (initial background image) when activated (RAM clear) may be used as a different background display.
(6) In the embodiment, an initial symbol displayed when the first control means is operated from the initial state (RAM clear), and a power recovery symbol displayed when the power is turned off based on the backup data, Although different combinations of symbols are used, the initial symbol and the power recovery symbol may be the same symbol combination.
(7) In the embodiment, the display state of the second game information is configured to be different from that before the occurrence of the power-off when the power is restored due to the power-off occurring when the first game-information fluctuates and stopped. The display state of the third game information may be different from that before the power-off.
(8) Further, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff that occurs when the first game information fluctuates, the display state of the second and third game information is changed to the same display state as before the occurrence of the power cutoff. You may make it become.
(9) In the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power cutoff occurring while the first game information fluctuates, the hold display in the second and third game information display means is stored in the storage means. Although the number is set to be indistinguishable, the holding number stored in the storage means in the second and third game information display means may be identifiable. In this case, when the power is restored after the power is turned off, a control signal (special figure reserved number designation command) for specifying the reserved number stored in the storage unit is input from the first control unit to the second control unit. Then, it can be realized by controlling the hold display in the second and third game information display means based on the control signal.
(10) In the embodiment, the error notification is performed by the second game information display means (effect display unit), but may be performed by the third game information display means (auxiliary display unit). Further, the types of errors to be notified in the second game information display means and the third game information display means may be made different. For example, the first specific error of the embodiment may be reported by the second game information display means, and the second and third specific errors may be reported by the third game information display means.

(11) In the embodiment, two special prize units are provided. However, one or three or more special prize units may be provided.
(12) In the embodiment, when a game ball flows down the first ball flow path in the game area, it is configured to be able to win various prize portions. However, a game ball that flows down the first ball flow path flows into various prize sections. You may comprise so that a prize may be won. That is, one or more of a start winning section, a special winning section, a gate section, and the like can be provided in the first ball flow path.
(13) In the embodiment, the specific area entering ball detection sensor detects the game ball that has won the second special prize section so that the probable change state is given after the big hit game. A configuration may be adopted in which a probable change state is given according to the type of special figure determined when the determination result is obtained.
(14) All or a part of the functions provided in the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided in the sub-control means (production control CPU), and conversely, all or some of the functions provided in the sub-control means may be provided. The main control means may be provided. In the first embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (production control board) are provided separately. However, a single control board may be used. That is, the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board may have the functions of the main control means and the sub-control means. Further, a separate control board may be provided so that all or a part of the functions of the main control unit and the sub-control unit of the first embodiment are provided in another control unit.
(15) The display control means (display control CPU) may have all or a part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU). The effect control means (effect control CPU) may include all or a part of the provided functions. Although the effect control means (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(16) A special figure display unit (special figure display unit) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the production display unit for displaying a design for a production (a special design), but is not limited thereto. is not. For example, both the effect design and the special figure may be displayed on the design display means. Further, the effect symbol and the special symbol may be shared and displayed on the symbol display means.
(17) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted. In addition, the present invention can be suitably applied to a gaming machine having a ball entrance through which a game ball flowing down a game area can enter.

17 Effect display section (second symbol display section)
60a Main control CPU (first control means, hit determination means)
60c Main control RAM (storage means)
65a effect control CPU (second control means)
201 First production special figure suspension display area (second suspension display section)
202 Second special effect reserved display area (second reserved display part)
300 auxiliary display unit (third symbol display unit)
M game information display section (first symbol display section)

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First control means for executing a predetermined control process, second control means for executing a control process relating to an effect based on a control signal from the first control means, and hold information triggered by establishment of a start condition. The first control means includes a hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit has been made based on the establishment of a start condition based on the hold information of the storage means. In a gaming machine configured such that a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the determination becomes a hit determination result,
Said first first symbol display section a first symbol indicating a determination result of the per determination means based on the controllable variation and stopping the display of the control means,
A first hold display unit that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage unit based on the control of the first control unit;
A second symbol display unit capable of changing and stopping and displaying a second symbol indicating a determination result of the hit determination unit based on control of the second control unit;
A second hold display unit that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage unit based on the control of the second control unit;
A third symbol display unit capable of displaying a third symbol in a form capable of discriminating whether the first symbol is being displayed while being fluctuated or stopped based on the control of the second control unit;
A third hold display unit that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage unit based on the control of the second control unit;
The second symbol of the second symbol display unit and the third symbol of the third symbol display unit are displayed so as to fluctuate and stop in synchronization with the fluctuation and stop display of the first symbol. The second control means controls the display of the second symbol display section and the third symbol display section, and
In the second symbol, when the determination of the hit determination unit is a determination result of a loss, a plurality of displays having different display modes are set as a loss display that can be displayed on the second symbol display unit,
In the third symbol, at least one display mode is set as a loss display that can be displayed on the third symbol display unit when the determination of the hit determination unit is a determination result of a loss,
When an error occurs, the second symbol display unit performs notification according to the error, while not changing the displayable content on the third symbol display unit.
When power returns after power failure, configured to perform an initial operation to the movable body,
Wherein together with the to part or all are covered by the movable member in the initial operation the second symbol display section and the second hold display unit is provided, so that it is not covered with the movable member during the initial operation The third symbol display unit and the third hold display unit are provided ,
When the power is restored after the power is turned off during the change of the first symbol, the second symbol display unit displays a reset indicator for identifying that the symbol is being restored, and displays the reset indicator. A gaming machine, characterized in that the third hold display unit can display a hold display indicating the number of holds stored in the storage means before starting the next change in the state .

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