JP6659372B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  There is a gaming machine that collects effect information collectively in a storage area every time an interrupt occurs (for example, see Patent Literature 1).

JP 2012-192121 A

However, if the effect information is backed up collectively, the load of the backup process may be concentrated.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine that distributes the load of backup processing.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1),
A determination unit configured to determine whether the first information or the second information has been updated in the interrupt processing that is periodically executed,
When the determination unit determines that the first information has been updated, a batch backup process of backing up the data related to the first information by a single storage process (for example, executed by the effect control CPU 120) , A batch backup process shown in FIG. 31 or FIG. 32),
When the determination unit determines that the second information has been updated, a divided backup process of backing up data relating to the second information by a plurality of storage processes (for example, executed by the effect control CPU 120) , The split backup process shown in any one of FIGS. 33 to 37).
The second information is information having a larger data amount than the first information,
The first information is setting information (for example, “power saving setting” shown in FIG. 29, which can be set by operating means (for example, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, etc. shown in FIG. 2) provided in the gaming machine). of information, or information, etc.) der of the "actual customization" is,
It has multiple backup areas to back up the same information,
By one storage process in the split backup process, a part of the second information can be stored in a part of one backup area in a plurality of the backup areas,
By the predetermined number of times of the storage processing in the divided backup processing, backup of all of the second information in one backup area is completed,
As the storage process is performed, all backups of the second information in the respective backup areas of the plurality of backup areas are sequentially completed ,
A recovery process is performed based on information in the plurality of backup areas .

  According to such a gaming machine, the load of the backup processing can be distributed, and the backup is completed when the backup condition is satisfied for the first information.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above,
In at least one of the batch backup processing and the split backup processing, the same information is stored in a plurality of storage areas (for example, the same information is stored in the copy area 1 (the storage areas 11 to 11 in FIG. 31A). Storage area 15), copy area 2 (storage areas 21 to 25), and copy area 3 (storage areas 31 to 35).

  According to such a gaming machine, highly reliable information can be restored.

(3) The gaming machine according to (2) above,
A plurality of storage areas for storing the same information (for example, copy area 1 (storage area 11 to storage area 15), copy area 2 (storage area 21 to storage area 25), and copy area 3 (FIG. 31A) When it is determined that the backup processing has been correctly performed in a predetermined number of storage areas among the storage areas 31 to 35) (for example, in the processing of step S1512 in FIG. 29, when it is determined that the verification of the backup data is OK in the majority verification method shown in FIG. 29, for example, restoration processing for restoring information based on the information stored in the storage area on which the backup processing was correctly performed (for example, production control The data recovery process using the backup data in step S1513 in FIG. It may be.

  According to such a gaming machine, highly reliable information can be restored.

(4) The gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above,
When it is determined that there is a storage area for which backup processing has been correctly performed among a plurality of storage areas that store the same information (for example, in the processing of step S1512 in FIG. In the case of sequentially verifying the backup data stored in the area, when the backup data verified by the verification method shown in FIG. 29 is first determined to be verification OK, for example), the backup data is stored in the storage area that has been correctly backed up A recovery process for recovering information based on the received information may be performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, highly reliable information can be restored and a quick restoration process can be performed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
In the divided backup processing, the storage of information in one of the plurality of storage areas is completed when the periodically generated backup condition is satisfied once (for example, by the effect control CPU 120). The storage of information to be executed in the copy area 1 (storage area 11 to storage area 15) shown in FIG. 32 may be completed by one interruption.

  According to such a gaming machine, the load of the backup processing can be distributed.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4),
In the divided backup processing, storage of information in one of the plurality of storage areas is completed when the periodically generated backup condition is satisfied a plurality of times (for example, by the effect control CPU 120). The storage of information in the copy area 1 (storage area 11 to storage area 15) shown in FIGS. 33 to 37 is completed by two interrupts (FIGS. 33, 34, and 37), or 5 (FIG. 35, FIG. 36)).

  According to such a gaming machine, the load of the backup processing can be distributed.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
In the split backup process, information is stored in a plurality of storage areas of the plurality of storage areas when a periodically generated backup condition is satisfied once (for example, the effect control shown in FIGS. 35 and 36). 37 stores information in the copy area 1 (storage area 11), copy area 2 (storage area 21), and copy area 3 (storage area 31) executed by the CPU 120, or FIG. 37 executed by the effect control CPU 120. The information may be stored in the copy area 1 (storage areas 14 to 15) and the copy area 2 (storage areas 21 to 23) shown in FIG.

  According to such a gaming machine, the load of the backup processing can be distributed.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
The first information is setting information (for example, “power saving setting” shown in FIG. 29, which can be set by operating means (for example, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, etc. shown in FIG. 2) provided in the gaming machine). Information, or “actual machine customization” information).

  According to such a gaming machine, the setting information can be reliably backed up, and the setting information need not be reset.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command, etc. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination processing in the special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of a start winning. It is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number value determination process. It is a figure showing the example of selection of a fluctuation category decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a fluctuation category decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure showing an example of setting of a change ratio of a change pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game state transition process at the time of a change. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control backup processing. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a backup method of data to be backed up. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a backup data restoration process. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a first example of a batch backup process. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the batch backup process. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a first example of a split backup process. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the split backup processing. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a third example of the split backup processing. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a fourth example of the split backup processing. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a fifth example of the split backup processing.

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

A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in a lower portion of the game area of the gaming board 2. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.
The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state, which is a vertical position, and an enlarged open state, which is a tilt position, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning port. When the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( Into the open state where it is easy to enter.

  Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, it is more likely that the gaming ball enters than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured such that, in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning port, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an enlarged open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), and a normal open state in which the game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, game balls that have passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (a first starting winning opening, a second starting winning opening) and a large winning opening (described later) are provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first starting port switch 22A, second starting port switch 22B, and count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the "winning", winning in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) is referred to as "start winning", and in particular, winning in the first starting winning opening is referred to as first starting winning. The winning in the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start winning (the detection of game balls by the first start port switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved storage number (described later) ) Is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), a first special figure game (described later) executed on the first special symbol display device 4A or a variable display of a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game, such as that described later, is satisfied.

  Further, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved storage number is set. If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special figure game (described later) executed on the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 will be described. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the first starting prize and the number of prize balls paid out based on the second starting prize may be the same or different. Good.

  The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not executed immediately when the first start winning is generated but are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start is performed. When the first start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of the winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that has been satisfied first is being executed) That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). In other words, the first special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the first startup prize in the execution waiting state. The first special figure reserved storage number decreases by one each time one first start condition is satisfied.

  Note that the first start condition based on a certain first start winning is satisfied, but the first start condition allowing the start of the variable display game based on the first start winning is not satisfied. The variable display corresponding to the first start winning The information relating to the first start winning is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until a first start condition allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested first special figure reservation information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not executed immediately when the second start winning is generated but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, the second start is performed. When the second start condition that allows the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). That is, the second special figure reserved storage number is the number of variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning in the state of waiting for execution. The second special figure reserved storage number decreases by one each time one second start condition is satisfied.

  Note that the second start condition based on a certain second start winning is satisfied, but the second start condition allowing the start of the variable display game based on the second start winning is not satisfied. The variable display corresponding to the second start winning The information relating to the second start winning is stored (reserved) as suspension data (second special figure suspension information) until a second start condition allowing the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held second special figure reservation information is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested second special figure reservation information is executed.

  The number of reserved storages obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is referred to as “total reserved storage number”. When the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number are not particularly distinguished, they are usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved storage number” or “reserved storage number”. When simply referred to as “number of special figure reservation storages” or “number of reservation storages”, any one or two of the first special figure reservation storage number, the second special figure reservation storage number, and the total reservation storage number are used. It may be pointed out. When the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. When the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “start conditions”. In addition, the first special figure reservation information and the second special figure reservation information are also simply referred to as “special figure reservation information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area of the gaming board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning prize ball device 7 forms a large winning opening that changes between a closed state in which game balls cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which game balls can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball device 7 includes, for example, a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a special winning opening door solenoid 82 shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state).

  As an example, the special variable winning ball device 7 closes the special winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is off and closes the special winning opening, and opens the special winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is on. Open the special winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) the open special winning opening that has been opened is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. That is, by opening the special winning opening, a winning in the special winning opening occurs.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of prize balls (for example, 12) paid out based on the occurrence of a winning in the special winning opening is the number of prize balls (for example, 3) paid out based on the occurrence of the first starting winning, and the second starting winning. Is larger than the number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, three). That is, the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) greatly affects whether or not it is advantageous for the player. That is, when the special winning opening is in the open state, more prize balls can be expected than when the special winning opening is in the closed state. Therefore, when the special winning opening is in the open state, when the special winning opening is in the closed state. Is very advantageous for the player.

  In addition, in addition to or instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) may be provided.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area on the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variable display) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special figure) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as "second special map".
In addition, a game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, the variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as the first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. When the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) includes a plurality of types of special figure games including numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol has a symbol number corresponding to each symbol. As an example, each number indicating "0" to "9" is assigned a symbol number of "0" to "9", and a symbol indicating "-" is assigned a symbol number of "10". I just need. In addition, the special symbol is not limited to a symbol including a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a symbol indicating “−”, or the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as the letters L and E in the alphabet) in which the combinations of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off in the 7-segment LED are set in advance and set as special symbols It may be displayed.

  A first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided on the right side of the game area on the gaming board 2 (above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B). . The first reservation display 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure reservation storage number (the number of reservations of the first special figure game) based on the reservation data (first special figure reservation information). A first hold display is displayed to indicate that it is possible. For example, the first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, if the hold number of the first special figure game is increased by one due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the lighting number is increased by one, and the hold of the first special figure game is held by the establishment of the new first start condition. When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

  The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold storage number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second hold display is performed to indicate that it is possible. For example, the second reservation indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure reservation storages so as to be specified by the number of LEDs to be turned on. For example, if the hold number of the second special figure game is increased by one due to establishment of the new second start condition, the lighting number is increased by one, and the hold of the second special figure game is held by establishment of the new second start condition. When the number is reduced by one, the number of lights may be reduced by one.

  On the left side of the game area of the game board 2, a pass gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general symbol hold display device 25C are provided. A game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of stored ordinary figures (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the ordinary symbol display 20 The general figure starting condition for executing the general figure game (described later) executed in is established.

  The normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot matrix LED as in the case of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The ordinary symbol display device 20 variably displays (variably displays) ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”) which are a plurality of types of identification information different from special symbols. Note that the variable display game for variably displaying the ordinary symbols is also referred to as the ordinary figure game (or “ordinary figure game”). It should be noted that information relating to the general-purpose game in which the general-purpose start condition is satisfied but the general-purpose start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (reserved) as suspension data (general-purpose suspension information).

  The general-purpose reservation display device 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose reservation storages based on the reservation data (general-purpose reservation information), for example, by the number of LEDs to be turned on. The number of stored general-purpose games is the number of general-purpose games whose execution has been temporarily suspended without being immediately executed when a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general-purpose start condition for executing the general-purpose game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general-purpose start condition allowing the start of the general-purpose game is not satisfied ( For example, when the previously established general-purpose game is being executed, the execution of the general-purpose game is suspended (the general-purpose game is in a state of waiting for execution). In other words, the number of stored general-purpose games is the number of games in the general-purpose game waiting to be executed. The number of stored general-purpose drawings decreases by one each time one general-purpose start condition is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, each of which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. The variable display of the decoration identification information (decorative design) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) executed by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A, or a second special figure game executed by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In response to the game (special figure game using the second special figure), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbols are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure game or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special figure game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative design (variable display design, final Stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special figure game (or the second special figure game). , The final decorative symbol (also referred to as a final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  The decorative pattern includes, for example, eight kinds of patterns (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8", Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, or symbols and character images. For example, the character image may be a decorative image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other graphic. Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, it is sufficient that each alphanumeric character indicating “1” to “8” is given a symbol number of “1” to “8”. The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, but may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  It should be noted that a fixed display, which is a variable display result of a special symbol (also referred to as a special symbol display result), is stopped and the variable display is terminated, or a fixed decoration symbol (a final stop), which is a variable display result of a decorative symbol. Stop display for stopping the variable display by stopping the display of the symbol, or stopping display of the fixed normal symbol which is a variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as a general symbol display result) and terminating the variable display. , Complete stop display, final stop display, or derived display (or simply "derived"). Note that the change start timing and the change end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily need to coincide with the change start timing and the change end timing of the special symbol, and the decorative symbol is changed within the change time of the special symbol (special symbol change time). It is only necessary that the fluctuation time of the time be within.

  In other words, the change start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the change start timing of the special symbol, or the change end timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the fixed special symbol) may be changed to the change end timing of the decorative symbol (the fixed decorative symbol (Stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the fixed decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, and the fixed special symbol may be stopped and displayed at the end of the execution of the predetermined effect.

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the fixed decorative symbol. In the temporary stop display, for example, a decorative pattern whose fluctuation speed is “0” is displayed while being stopped while causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second). It includes a display that stops and displays without causing time, minute shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start prize storage display area 5HL, similar to the first hold display 25A, a first hold display for specifying the first special figure hold storage number is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified. In the first start prize storage display area 5HL, as in the case of the second reservation display 25B, a second reservation display for specifying the second special figure reservation storage number is performed. That is, the number of the second special figure games whose execution is currently suspended is displayed so as to be specified.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. That is, when the number of suspensions of the first special figure game is increased due to the establishment of the new first start condition, if there is no other first suspension display in the first startup winning storage display area 5HL, the first startup winning storage display. On the right side of the area 5HL (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the increased first special figure hold information, and a first start winning storage display area 5HL. If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (if there are a plurality of other first hold displays, the left side of the leftmost first hold display). A display may be added. Further, in the case where there are a plurality of first holding displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, when the holding number of the first special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of the new first start condition, the reduced first number is displayed. The first hold display (the first oldest first hold display) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning storage display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special map hold information is deleted, Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  In the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of reserves of the second special figure game increases due to establishment of the new second start condition, if there is no other second reserve display in the second start winning storage storage display area 5HR, the second start winning storage display. A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (on the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and a second start winning storage display area 5HR. If there is another second hold display, the new second hold display is on the right side of the other second hold display (or the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). A display may be added.

  Further, when there are a plurality of second holding displays in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, and when the holding number of the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of the new second start condition, the reduced second number is displayed. The second start display (the second oldest display displayed since the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning storage display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special map hold information is deleted, Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). When the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start winning storage display area 5H”.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning storage display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information that is consumed when the first start condition is satisfied, and the second special information that is consumed when the second start condition is satisfied). Active display area AHA for displaying a special image representing information including active display (also referred to as display at the time of digestion, this time display, etc.) corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern executed based on the special figure reservation information. (Digest display area, Digest display area, Current hold display area, Current hold display area, Active hold display area, Active hold display area, Active display Frequency, time display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR. The display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame surrounding the active display, active display or active display such as characters or images displayed around the active display frame or the active display frame. Information or the like according to the display is displayed as a special image.

  In the game area of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball that has entered any of the general prize holes by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by a player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor included in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (retains) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the center portion of the lower plate). I have. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator's hand is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). I have. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger or the like) in a state where the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, a left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised as follows. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  It is sufficient that a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in a lower portion of the stick controller 31A inside the main body of the lower plate. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation stick when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Pair) and two transmission-type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a photosensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A) or the like, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. Is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. It is sufficient that a push sensor that detects a player's operation performed on the push button 31B is provided inside the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  A sound output member is provided around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 8UL and a speaker 8UR are installed at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a speaker 8LL and a speaker 8LR are installed at a lower right and left lower part of the upper plate (left and right upper part of the lower plate). Has been installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are simply referred to as the speakers 8 unless particularly distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) sound (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs an effect sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, a BGM, a song, or the like output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice (line, message) output according to a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of winning in the first starting winning opening or the like). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice output in response to an operation of operating the push button 31B. Since the act of operating the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the act of operating the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is issued to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound or a voice that is provided to notify that the state is shifted to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is changed. A sound or a voice that gives advance notice or suggestion that the game mode is to be shifted to the big hit gaming state before shifting to the big hit gaming state.

  Examples of the warning sound include a warning sound output when the game ball is excessively held (reserved) in the lower dish, a warning sound output when a glass door (not shown) is opened, and the like. .

  A movable accessory 173 is provided inside the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. It is assumed that movable movable object 173 performs a predetermined operation within the area of gaming machine frame 3 as an effect operation. FIG. 1 shows a case where the movable role 173 is at the origin position. The movable accessory 173 descends from the origin position as a performance operation, stops at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 as an operation end, hides a part of the display screen of the image display device 5, and returns to the origin position again. Perform a return operation. In addition, the movable role 173 may perform an operation of stopping the movement in the middle of the display screen without moving from the origin position to the center of the display screen, which is an operation end, and returning to the origin position again, as a rendering operation. The movable role object 173 may selectively perform a strong motion in which the moving motion is repeated vigorously and a weak motion in which the motion is gentler than the strong motion, as the production motion. When movable movable object 173 operates, an effect operation of lighting light emitting member 9CC, which will be described later, may be performed.

  A light-emitting member (light-emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the game area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the movable member 173 has the light emitting member 9CC, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are provided at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member 9U is provided at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting members 9SL and 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the machine frame 3. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless otherwise specified. The lamp 9 may be configured by, for example, one or more LEDs, or may be configured by a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating light (for example, a police lamp) having a rotating part. Further, in addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) in the game area.

  The above-described image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, and the like are effect devices that execute effects, but the gaming machine 1 includes other effect devices such as a device having a vibration unit and a device having a blower unit. You may.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at another position. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side or left side) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general-purpose hold display 25C may be provided on the same side (right side or left side) of the game area.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol game is started by the ordinary symbol display 20 based on the establishment of the universal symbol start condition after the universal symbol start condition is satisfied. In the ordinary figure game, after starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol (after starting the variation of the ordinary symbol), after a lapse of a predetermined time, which is the variation time of the ordinary symbol, a fixed ordinary symbol that results in the variable display of the ordinary symbol Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the numeral indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is at the tilt position is performed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the first start condition being satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, a special figure game (first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, and the second special figure game is started. After the start condition is satisfied, the second special condition display device 4B starts the special figure game (second special figure game) based on the establishment of the second start condition. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the fluctuation of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure fluctuation time elapses, the variable special display result of the special symbol is obtained. Derivation and display of symbols (special figure display results). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, " Lost ". If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the predetermined display result may be "small hit".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3”, “5”, or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special figure games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is the specific gaming state. In the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as a “round game”) that is advantageous to the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the special winning opening. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a small hitting gaming state which is a special gaming state different from the big hitting gaming state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the special winning prize opening of the special variable prize ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special map game becomes “big hit”, and wins the big prize. Change the state of the mouth (open state, closed state). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the special winning opening door at the start of the round to maintain the special winning opening in an open state, and then closes the special winning opening door to maintain the special winning opening in a closed state. End the round.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the special winning opening to an open state once per round (changes the special winning opening from an open state to a closed state during one round). Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the special winning opening to the open state a plurality of times in one round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the special winning opening to an open state twice per round (in a single round, the special winning opening is opened → closed → opened → closed). State may be changed).

  In addition, instead of the mode in which the special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state to start the round as described above (the mode in which the special winning opening door is immediately opened at the start of the round), the special winning opening is maintained in the closed state. A mode in which the round is started while the game is being performed (a mode in which the special winning opening door is not opened at the start of the round) may be adopted. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 keeps the special winning opening closed without opening the special winning opening door at the start of the round, then opens the special winning opening door to keep the special winning opening open, Alternatively, the winning opening door may be closed to end one round.

  The predetermined number of times (the predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit game state is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16 times). It may be the number of times.

  In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the big hit game state, the number of rounds executed is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected, and the predetermined number is selected from a plurality of types. In this case, the round is repeatedly executed until the selected number of times is reached. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round even if the number of rounds has not yet reached the upper limit, if a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the gaming ball has not won the special winning opening). May be.

  In the round, the special winning opening is either when a predetermined time (opening period) elapses after opening the special winning opening door, or when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings occurs in the special winning opening. Until the open state is maintained. The predetermined time (open period) in which the special winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (open period) in which the special winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round is one of a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds) selected (lottery). It may be time.

  In the round, the special winning opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of a mode in which the special winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state and the round starts, the special winning opening is set until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses after the closing of the special winning opening door. It is kept closed for a period. Further, for example, in the case of a mode in which a round is started with the special winning opening kept in a closed state, the special winning opening is kept in a closed state until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the start of the round. Will be maintained. The predetermined time (closed period) during which the special winning opening is maintained in the closed state in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closed period) in which the special winning opening is maintained in the closed state in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of time (for example, 1 second and 3 seconds). There may be.

  From the above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes eight rounds of changing the big winning opening from, for example, the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) in the big hit gaming state, or opens the big winning opening. Each round that changes from the state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) is executed 16 times, and the special winning opening is opened (0.1 seconds) → closed state (1 second) → open state (0.1 Each round that changes from (seconds) to closed state (1 second) can be executed twice. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the big hit game state, after executing each round in which the special winning opening is changed from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) eight times, the special winning opening is opened (0. Each round of changing from 1 second) to closed state (1 second) can be executed eight times.

  Note that, of the rounds in the jackpot game state, a round (for example, a round in which the open state is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined time (open period) in which the special winning opening is opened is also referred to as a normal open round, A round in which the predetermined winning time (opening period) for opening the special winning opening is relatively short (for example, a round in which the opening state is 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term opening round.

  In addition, among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as a normal opening round jackpot symbol. . Of the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the short-term opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot game state in which the short-term opening round is executed later) may be referred to as a short-term opening round jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (the predetermined number of rounds). In the big hit gaming state (short-term opening big hit state) controlled after the short-term opening round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term opening round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). You. In addition, if the number of executions of the normal open round is larger in the normal open big hit state than in the short open big hit state, the short open round is executed in addition to the normal open round in the normal open big hit state. In the big hit state, a normal opening round may be executed in addition to the short-term opening round.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets the jackpot gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special map game becomes “big hit” as a value obtained by the player in each of the jackpot gaming states, It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot game states in which the degree of advantage (for example, the number of prize balls (number of balls)) seen from the player differs.

  As an example of a case where the short-term opening round is not used, a jackpot game state in which the round (normal opening round) is executed eight times and a round which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the round (normal opening round) is executed eight times, A jackpot game state in which (normal opening round) is executed 16 times can be prepared. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each round (normal open round) and the time of each open state (open time), the round (normal open round) is performed. In the big hit game state where the game is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect a doubled number of balls in the big hit game state where the round (normal opening round) is executed 8 times.

  As an example of the case where the short-term opening round is used, a jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed eight times and then the short-term opening round is executed eight times (substantially eight rounds of the jackpot gaming state), and a bigger jackpot gaming state of substantially eight rounds It is possible to prepare a jackpot game state in which the normal opening round is executed 16 times, which is advantageous for the player. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times that the special winning opening is changed to the open state in each of the normal open rounds, and there is no difference in the time of each open state (open time), and the number of payout balls obtained in the short open round Is so small as to be negligible, in the big hit game state where the normal opening round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect a double payout in the big hit game state of substantially 8 rounds.

  In addition, even if a predetermined time (opening period) has not elapsed after opening the special winning opening door, if a predetermined number of winnings occur in the special winning opening, the special winning opening changes from an open state to a closed state. However, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, a jackpot game state in which a normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is 5 is executed eight times, and a normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is 5 is performed in eight. A jackpot game state in which the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) in which the predetermined number is set to 10 is executed eight times, which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot game state in which the jackpot is executed twice, may be prepared.

  Further, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the number of prize balls paid out based on the occurrence of a prize in the special winning opening. For example, it is more advantageous for the player than the big hit game state in which the normal opening round with six prize balls is executed 16 times and the big hit game state in which the normal opening round with six prize balls is executed 16 times, A jackpot game state in which a normal opening round with 12 prize balls is executed 16 times may be prepared.

  Further, in addition to the value obtained by the player according to the jackpot gaming state itself (the value obtained by the player during the jackpot gaming state), the type of the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, , The normal state, the time-saving state, and the probable change state) and the period in which the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot game state (for example, the time-saving state, the probable change state) is maintained (for example, The value obtained by the player after the big hit gaming state may be changed by changing the length of the (number of times) and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after an 8R certain-variable big hit (described later) is set as a big hit gaming state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. A jackpot game state in which a normal opening round is executed eight times and a jackpot game state in which a normal opening round controlled 16 times after a 16R certain-variable big hit (described later) is executed are prepared.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, a first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the start of any of the special figure games, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to a specific variable during a period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol. There may be a case where a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination is reached.

  The reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination (also referred to as a “reach variation symbol”). Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. In the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as establishing the reach (reach established).

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (a performance image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol, or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, a rendering operation different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as the change of the display mode of the character image or the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, or the change of the change mode of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect (or a reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8, the light-emitting operation of the lamp 9 (lighting operation, blinking operation, light-off operation), or the operation of the movable accessory 173 and the like (Still, fine movement, movement, etc.) may be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach state.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the effect pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect may be varied (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”). Thereby, the big hit expectation can be made different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is to be executed, that is, which of the reach effects to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  The jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of becoming a big hit) / ｛(probability of the effect being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) + (big hit) It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not becoming a big hit)｝ (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one mode of the variable display effect, a sliding effect or a pseudo continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative symbol or the like can be executed. In the slide effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and the like). After the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped and displayed decorative symbol display area By changing the decorative symbol again and stopping the display in the decorative symbol display area 5R and / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. In this way, in the slide effect, after a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the derivation display of the determined decorative symbol as a variable display result, the variable number of decorative symbols is varied. By executing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative pattern constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without being in the reach state.

  In the pseudo continuous production, in response to at least one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being established once, the fixed decoration which is a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. By the time the symbol is derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be a predetermined pseudo continuous chance). (Or displayed on all) is temporarily stopped and then displayed again in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. (For example, up to four times).

  The number of times of re-variable display (the number of times of re-variable display) in the pseudo continuous production is the number of times of variable display (first time variable display) until all the decorative symbols temporarily stop temporarily in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Once), the number of times of re-variable display (final variable display) after all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped last (one time), and the number of times of re-variable display X between the first variable display and the last variable display X ( (X is 0 or 1 or more) and the number of times (X + 1) less than the total number of times (X + 2). The number of times of re-variable display is the same as the number of times that all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (number of temporary stops). The first variable display to the first temporary stop display is also referred to as a first pseudo-sequence, the second variable display (first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display is also referred to as a second pseudo-sequence, The third variable display (the second re-variable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-sequence, and the fourth variable display (the third re-variable display) to the fourth temporary stop display. Also referred to as the fourth pseudo run. In addition, the number of pseudo-runs in the pseudo-run production is also referred to as the pseudo-run variation number (or the pseudo-run number). That is, the number of pseudo-continuous changes, the number of re-variable displays, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo runs such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “continuation of the pseudo run”.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, the re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once to four times, so that the decorative pattern is changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. It can appear as if the display was started two to five times in a row. In the present embodiment, an example in which the re-variable display (re-fluctuation) is performed once or twice is shown (see FIG. 5), but the re-variable display (re-fluctuation) may be performed three or more times.

  In the pseudo continuous production, before the reach is established in the fluctuation (before reaching the reach state), the pseudo continuous chance is temporarily stopped in any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As illustrated, the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after reaching, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped and displayed. In other words, the temporary stop display in the pseudo continuous production includes at least a temporary stop display before the reach state and a temporary stop display of the chance symbol after the reach state. You may. Note that the chance symbol can be stopped and displayed even when it does not enter the reach state.

  The slide effect (similar to the pseudo-sequence effect) is a warning or suggestion to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed or that the jackpot is highly expected. You may. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is executed, or that the jackpot is highly expected, may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slide effect and the pseudo-sequence effect, the notice effect may include a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-sequence effect, such as displaying a background image and displaying a message window. There may be one that uses an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as, for example, hold display, audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing).

  Note that a variable display effect (variable display operation) different from the slide effect and the pseudo continuous effect may be executed as the notice effect. For example, a change start timing (for example, when the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol start to change at the same time, the timing to start the simultaneous variation, or when the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol do not start to change at the same time) For example, the effect of changing the timing at which the symbol that starts to change first starts to change from the normal time, and the effect of changing the order of starting the change of the left, middle, and right symbols from the normal time are announced. May be executed. Further, a display operation other than the variable display operation may be executed as a notice effect. For example, an effect of making the background image different from the normal time or an effect of making the hold display different from the normal time may be executed as the notice effect. The announcement effect may be based on an operation other than the display operation. For example, the announcement effect may be based on audio output from the speaker 8, light emission of the lamp 9, operation of the movable accessory 173, or the like.

  In addition, the preview effect may be any one that is executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether or not the content of the advance notice or the suggestion is realized. For example, a notice effect that gives a notice or suggestion to a player that a variable display state of a decorative symbol due to a winning of a certain game ball may be a reach state is at least a variable display state of a decorative symbol due to a winning of the game ball. It may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state). In addition, a notice effect that gives a notice or suggestion to a player that a variable display result by winning of a certain game ball may be a "big hit" is at least because a finalized decorative design by winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed. May be executed (started) before.

  What is necessary is to include what will become a look-ahead notice effect (also referred to as a "preliminary notice notice effect") in the notice effects. Prior to the start of the variable display that is the target of the advance notice, the look-ahead preview effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a "big hit" based on the hold information of the special figure game and the like. (Pre-reading), a preview effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information targeted for the prefetch notice effect is referred to as target hold information, the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display, and the target hold information corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as a target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as a target variable display. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the hold information of the target is consumed (during the process of digesting the hold information of the target including the variable display of the target) and when the information of the target before the hold information is displayed. The execution may be performed while the pending information is being digested, or while the target pending information is being digested, and while the pending information before the target pending information is being digested.

  In a production operation that is a prefetch notice effect by winning a certain game ball, the player, after winning the game ball (after the starting condition is satisfied), determines whether or not the content of the notice notice is realized by the prefetch notice effect. What is necessary is that it is executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a production operation that is a pre-reading advance notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player in advance that there is a possibility of reaching a game due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decoration design by the winning of the game ball. It is sufficient that the variable display state is executed (started) before the variable display state becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, a production operation that is a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player in advance that a variable display result may be a “big hit” due to a winning of a certain game ball includes at least the game ball. What is necessary is just to be performed (started) before the fixed decoration symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, as a pre-reading advance notice effect (preliminary judgment advance effect), a hold effect according to a display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is prepared. It may be. The hold effect includes a first hold display added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs and a second hold display added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR when the second start winning occurs. (In the case of an additional holding effect), the first holding display and the second holding display that have already been displayed change to the warning mode (including a change from a certain warning mode to another warning mode. And the same), an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, and the character or the like is directly displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 in the hold display. The effect is to be performed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. on hold Shown directly or indirectly effect to act on (hold action Gase effect) may be included, such as. Note that when the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) that is the action target changes, but when the hold action gassing effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of (second hold display) does not change.

  Further, an active display effect according to a display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be prepared as the notice effect. In the active display effect, an effect in which an active display to be added to the active display area AHA is displayed in a notice mode (active display effect at the time of addition), or an active display already displayed changes to the notice mode (from another notice mode to another notice mode). An effect (active display change effect) that includes a change to the notice mode, and an effect that is executed when the active display changes to the notice mode, in which a character or the like is activated in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect that directly or indirectly acts on the display (active display effect effect) or an effect that is executed when the active display does not change to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the active display. Direct or indirect effects (active display action gasse effects) are included Good. The active display change effect is an effect of changing a special image to a notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, information according to the active display (for example, the active display or characters or images displayed around the active display or around the active display frame) are set in the notice mode. It is a production that changes. In some cases, an active display change gassed effect, which is an effect mode at least partially common to the active display change effect, may be executed. Note that an active display change effect or an active display change gaseous effect may be executed as a main notice effect such as a step-up notice effect. When the active display action effect is executed, the display mode of the active display which is the action target changes, but when the active display action gassing effect is executed, the display mode of the active display does not change.

  The display mode of the active display in the active display effect may be determined before the change (for example, at the time of starting winning) or may be determined at the time of the change. In addition, the holding effect and the active display effect may be collectively referred to as a holding effect.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In the case where a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state after the variable symbol display is started. Correspondingly, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed, for example, after a reach effect is executed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “loss”.

  In the present embodiment, among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) that will be big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is displayed. When the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probable big hit”, which is one mode of “big hit”, is displayed. The round controlled when the 8R-probable jackpot is reached is a normal open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “3” or “5” is a normal open round big hit symbol. Also, the round controlled when the 16R probability change hit is a normal opening round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a normal open round big hit symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed as described above, the 8R probability change hit is obtained. However, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed. In this case, a “2R probability change big hit” (also referred to as “probability”) in which a short-term opening round is executed may be adopted. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term opening round big hit symbol. In the "big hit", the distinction between "8R certain variable big hit", "16R certain variable big hit", and "2R certain variable big hit" is referred to as "big hit type".

  In the case of the 16R probability change big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number of “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach state is reached, and the predetermined reach effect is performed. After the execution, etc., the finalized decorative symbol which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variable jackpot is stopped and displayed. One example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variable jackpot is that the same decorative symbol having an odd symbol number is formed on a predetermined effective line (for example, a horizontal line) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are arranged in a row (ie, "1", "1", "1", "3", "3", "3", "5", "5", " 5 "," 7 "," 7 "," 7 ").

  In the case of the 8R probability change big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number of “3” or the special symbol indicating the number of “5” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, After the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is executed, etc., the fixed decorative symbol which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability-change jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable jackpot is a combination of three evenly-designated decorative symbols having the same symbol number on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R ( That is, "2," "2," "2," "4," "4," "4," "6," "6," "6," "8", "8", and "8").

  In the present embodiment, the 2R probability variable hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variable hit is provided and the 2R probability variable hit is provided, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach state is reached, and the predetermined reach effect is achieved. After the execution or the like, or without reaching the reach state, the fixed decoration symbol which is the jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability change jackpot may be stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variable jackpot is that a different symbol with an odd symbol number (at least one of three) is displayed on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. With three different decorative patterns (for example, "1", "3", "5", "3", "5", "7", "5", "5", "7" ) And a combination of decorative symbols including a chance symbol (for example, a combination of “1”, “reliable”, and “2”. “Reliable” is an example of a chance symbol).

  In the special figure game, when the special symbol indicating the number of “7” is stopped and displayed, the fixed decoration symbol which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R certain jackpot is stopped and displayed. There may be a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to a big hit is stopped and displayed.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probability variable hit has been achieved, the normal release round is executed 16 times (rounds) to control the normal open big hit state, and after that, the time reduction control (time reduction control) and the probability change control (probability variation control) are performed. ) Is performed. In addition, based on the fact that the 8R probability change big hit has occurred, the normal release round is controlled to be executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the time change control and the probability change control are performed.

  By performing the probable change control, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. Probable change control is performed when the special figure game of a predetermined number of ST times (also referred to as the number of probable changes) is executed after the end of the big hit game state, or when the variable display result is "big hit". Is terminated when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become "big hit" when the probable change control is being performed, the probable change control is performed when the special figure game of the predetermined ST times (probable change times) is consumed. finish. The predetermined ST count is, for example, 70 times. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed) is performed.

  Further, by performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. The time-saving control is performed when a special time-saving game of a predetermined number of time savings is executed after the end of the big hit game state and when any of the conditions that the variable display result is “big hit” is first satisfied. To end. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become "big hit" when the time saving control is being performed, the time saving control ends when the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been completed. Note that the predetermined number of times saved is, for example, 70 times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the state is controlled to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that the 8R certain hit jackpot or the 16R certain hit jackpot has been reached, and after the end, the predetermined number of ST (for example, 70 times) positive change control is performed. Is performed, and time saving control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times).

  In the present embodiment, although the number of time savings and the number of STs (the number of times of probability change) after a big hit (8R probability variable hit, 16R probability big hit) are the same (both 70 times), the big hit (8R probability variable hit, 16R probability big hit, 16R probability big hit) The number of time savings after the probability change hit and the number of STs (the probability change number) may be made different. In the present embodiment, the number of STs (probable change count) after the 8R probability change hit and the number of STs (probable change count) after the 16R probability change hit are the same (both 70 times). The number of STs after a big hit (probable change count) may be different from the number of STs after a 16R certainty big hit (probable change count). Also, in the present embodiment, the number of times saved after the 8R probable big hit is the same as the number of times saved after the 16R probable big hit (both 70 times), but the number of times saved after the 8R probable big hit And the number of time savings after the 16R probability change big hit may be made different. In the following description, a big hit game state, a state in which the probable change control is performed, a state in which the time saving control is performed, and the like may be referred to as an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, the 2R probability variable hit is not provided, but when the 2R probability variable hit is provided, the short-time open round is executed twice (round) based on the 2R probability variable hit. The state may be controlled, and after that, the time-variable control and the time-variable control may be performed in the same manner as when the 16R probability-change big hit or the 8R probability-change big hit occurs.

  In the present embodiment, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability change control is being performed, if the special figure game of the predetermined ST times (the probability change number) is consumed, Although the probable change control ends, the probable change control may not be finished until the variable display result becomes "big hit" without providing the number of STs (the number of probable changes). In such a mode, as one mode of the "big hit", it is preferable to provide a normal big hit in which the probability change control is not performed after the end. For example, when the 8R normal big hit is provided, the normal open round is executed eight times (rounds) based on the fact that the 8R normal big hit has been achieved, and after the end, the probability change control is performed. Is not performed (the time saving control may or may not be performed).

  In addition, even if the probable change control is terminated when the “probable change fall” is determined to end the probable change control in the probable change drop lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit game state. Good. In such an embodiment, the probability-change drop lottery is not performed until the special-figure game with the predetermined ST times (probable change times) is exhausted. A probable falling lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to time saving control.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control is performed such that the normal symbol display device 20 shortens the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game than in the normal state, or the variable of the normal symbol in each ordinary symbol game. Control to increase the probability that the display result is "per-figure" as compared with the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second starting winning opening, for example, by making the tilt control time for performing the control longer than in the normal state, or by increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening with the time saving control is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second starting condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and the second special figure game can be frequently executed, so that the next variable display result is obtained. Is reduced to a "big hit". The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A game state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. The game state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a highly accurate state. The game state in which the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the certainty change control is also referred to as a high certainty high base state. A probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a highly accurate low base state. In addition, only the game state in which the time-saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control may be particularly referred to as a “probable change state”, and may be referred to as a time-saving with probable change state to be distinguished from the high-probability low-base state. On the other hand, a probable change state in which only the probable change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed (a high probable low base state) may be referred to as a no time saving probable change state in order to be distinguished from the highly accurate high base state. A time-saving state in which the time-saving control or the high-opening control is performed without performing the probable change control is also referred to as a low-probability high-base state. The normal state in which none of the probability change control, the time saving control, and the high release control are performed is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probable change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be frequently executed, and each special figure game (first special figure game) can be executed. (Graphic game, second special figure game), the probability that the variable display result is a "big hit" is increased, so that the player is in an advantageous state. A game state advantageous to a player different from the jackpot game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  For the decorative design, a re-lottery effect may be executed. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability change jackpot, the symbol is changed again with the same decorative symbol aligned. , A decorative pattern that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variable jackpot and a decorative pattern that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable jackpot may be finally stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol.

  In addition, after the finalized decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability changing jackpot is derived and displayed, a period until the eighth round is completed (or, after the eighth round is completed, the next variable display game is executed) In a period until the start), a round number promotion effect for notifying that the big hit is a 16R certain-variable big hit may be executed. In the present embodiment, the 2R probability variable jackpot is not provided, but the same applies to the case where the 2R probability variable jackpot is provided and the determined decorative symbol which is a big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variable jackpot is derived and displayed.

  Also, in the present embodiment, the normal jackpot is not provided, but after the final decorative pattern which is a jackpot combination corresponding to the normal jackpot is derived and displayed when the normal jackpot is provided, a period until the final round is completed ( Alternatively, in the period after the end of the final round until the next variable display game is started), a probable change promotion effect for notifying that the big hit is a probable change big hit may be executed.

  The promotion performed during the round (the promotion of the number of rounds, the probable change promotion) is called the promotion of the medium hit jackpot (the promotion of the number of rounds in the big hit, the probable change promotion of the big hit), and after the final round is over. The performed promotion effects (round number promotion effects, probable change promotion effects) may be referred to as ending promotion effects (ending round number promotion effects, ending probable change promotion effects).

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling a staging operation by staging electric components such as 9 are mounted. In other words, the production control board 12 is a production electrical component such as a display operation in the image display device 5, a whole or a part of a sound output operation from the speaker 8, or a whole or a part of a lighting / extinguishing operation of the lamp 9 or the like. Is provided with a function of determining control contents for causing the CPU to execute a predetermined effect operation.

  The effect control board 12 has a function of determining the control content of the movable accessory control device 17. The movable accessory control device 17 controls the driving of the movable accessory 173 according to the control content determined by the effect control board 12. The movable accessory control device 17 receives an origin detection signal from an origin sensor 171 that detects the origin position of the movable accessory 173. Further, the movable accessory control device 17 outputs a drive signal for driving the actuator 172 for driving the movable accessory 173.

  The movable accessory 173 is moved vertically from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 by the actuator 172. The origin sensor 171 detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and for outputting a sound from the speaker 8 based on a command or control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for performing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like are installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. Is good enough. Note that the gaming machine 1 includes, in addition to the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, other switches similarly connected to the main board 11 (for example, a glass door (not shown)). ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting an illegal vibration, and a switch for detecting an illegal electromagnetic wave. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general drawing reservation display device 25C. For example, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as display control is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating a variation start in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command designating the start of change in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designating command that designates a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R certain variable big hit”, or “8R certain variable big hit”, and big hit type Different EXT data is set according to the result of the determination.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating a determined decorative symbol (final stop symbol) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command 9200H is a power failure restoration designation command for designating execution of a power failure restoration process. The power failure recovery designation command is a command for executing the power failure recovery process after the power supply of the gaming machine 1 is restarted from the power failure state. The effect control CPU 120 that has received the power failure recovery designation command can execute the power failure recovery processing. The effect control CPU 120 may restore the information stored in the backup process before the power failure, for example, as the power failure recovery process. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may perform an initial operation of the effect device as a power failure recovery process. As the initial operation of the effect device, for example, a power failure recovery screen for notifying the player of the return from the power failure to the image display device 5 may be displayed. In addition, as the initial operation of the effect device, an origin returning operation for returning the movable auditorium 173 to the origin position or an initial operation for confirming the operation of the movable auditorium 173 may be performed. As an initial operation of the effect device, test lighting of the lamp 9 and output of monitor sound from the speaker 8 may be performed.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . The notification command during the opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the special winning opening include, for example, different EXT data in accordance with the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “16”) in the state of the normal opening big hit and the short opening big hit. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the first starting port switch 22A detects a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the first special winning has been generated. This is a first starting port winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A has been satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and a second starting winning is generated. This is a second starting port winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the first start winning storage storage display area 5HL or the like. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved figure storage number notifying command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the second start winning storage storage display area 5HR or the like.

  For example, the command transmitted as the hold storage information includes a first starting opening winning designation command and a second starting opening winning designation for designating whether the first starting winning opening has been started or the second starting winning opening has been started. A command is transmitted, and a first reserved storage number notification command and a second reserved storage number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are transmitted. Note that when the number of reserved storages increases, a reserved storage number addition designation command (a first reserved storage number addition designation command or a second reserved storage number addition command) indicating that the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number has increased. While the number of reserved storages is transmitted, while the number of reserved storages decreases, the number of reserved storages subtraction designation command (the number of reserved storages) indicating that the number of first special figure reserved storages or the number of second special figure reserved storages has decreased. Alternatively, a command for subtracting one reserved storage number or a command for subtracting a second reserved storage number may be transmitted.

  Note that, in place of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total reserved storage number addition designation command (total reserved storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total reserved storage number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning-time determination result designation commands) indicating the content of the winning-time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command showing the result of determining whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" as the winning result determination result, and the result of determining the big hit type. The command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command that indicates a determination result of a fluctuation category (also referred to as a “variation pattern type”) as a prize-winning determination result. The fluctuation category is a name when the fluctuation patterns of the decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the fluctuation category is a group name of each group including a fluctuation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  The command E0XXH is an initialization specifying command for specifying initialization. The effect control CPU 120 that has received the initialization designation command executes an initialization process according to the EXT data XX (hexadecimal) of the initialization designation command. For example, in the EXT data, it is possible to specify an initial operation of the image display device 5 and the effect device of the movable accessory 173. In the present embodiment, the initialization designation command is transmitted to the sub-board in the initialization process of step S71 that is executed once when the power is turned on in the main process of the CPU 103 described later with reference to FIG. However, the initialization designation command may be transmitted at another timing.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the special figure display result determination random number value MR1 at the time of the start winning in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 16A). It is determined whether or not it is “big hit”. If it is determined to be “big hit”, the type of big hit is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation category (based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category) (Variation pattern type) is determined. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command or the variation category command, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" and the big hit type based on the value set in the symbol designating command. The change category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

  In addition, the production control command such as the fluctuation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command is transmitted from the production control CPU 120 to one or more production devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable role 173, etc.). Used when controlling. Hereinafter, an effect control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used to control audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, the blinking operation, and the light-off operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, CPU 103 moving out of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number MR3 for determining a fluctuation category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. Note that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  Next, a variation pattern of the decorative symbol will be described. Hereinafter, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as a “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern (“ non-reach loss variation pattern ”,“ non-reach ”, (Also referred to as “losing” variation pattern) ”or“ reach variation pattern (“reach loss variation pattern”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “reach” in the case where the variable display result is “losing”. ) Is included.

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. Is also good. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of change patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  In the non-reach variation pattern, a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times are prepared in correspondence with the time saving control executed when the total number of pending storages is large or when the gaming state is the probable variation state or the time saving state. Good. Thus, by selecting one of the change patterns according to the total number of held storages and the game state, it becomes possible to perform control to reduce the change time according to the total number of held storages and the game state.

  As a variation pattern including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern or a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern according to a reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. The fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the change pattern in which the super reach reach effect is executed is referred to as a “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of a variation category and a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation categories “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation categories “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation pattern “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PB4” to “PB4-4” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PB5”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time has a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which a sliding effect is performed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the sliding effect is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which a sliding effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which the pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA1” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time has a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA4” is a super-reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time has a normal length. The variation pattern “PA4-2” is a super-reach α (loss) variation pattern in which a pseudo-run variation (effect) is executed as a gasp. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The same applies to other variation patterns in which the pseudo-run variation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super-reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super-reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time has a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super-reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-running fluctuation (production) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super-reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super-reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super-reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-running fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time has a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super-reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super-reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  In the present embodiment, the 2R probable big hit (probability) is not provided, but when the 2R probable big hit (probability) is provided, the fluctuation categories “PC1,” “PC2,” and “PC3” for the 2R probable big hit (probability) are provided. May be provided. The variation categories “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time has a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which a slide effect is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

  The fluctuation categories “PC2-1” to “PC2-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PC2”. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-2” is a super-reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-running fluctuation (production) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-run fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-4” is a super reach α (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation patterns “PC3-1” to “PC3-4” belong to the variation category “PC3”. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-2” is a super-reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-running fluctuation (production) is executed as a gasp. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-3” is a super-reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-4” is a super-reach β (probability) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In the ROM 101, data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, Is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6 is, for example, a derived special symbol which is a variable display result in a first special symbol game (a special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A. Before performing this, the variable display result is determined to be "big hit (16R probability variable hit, 8R probability variable hit)" to determine whether or not to control to the jackpot game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table referred to. In addition, the display result determination table 130A is used before the derived special symbol which is a variable display result in the second special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. The variable display result is referred to as "big hit (16R probability changing big hit, 8R probability changing big hit)" to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "big hit (16R probability variable hit, 8R probability variable hit)". "And" losing "are assigned to the special map display results. Specifically, in the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (decision) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depends on whether the state is the low-probability low-base state or the high-precision high-base state. Value) is assigned to the special map display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table 130A, when the game state is the high-accuracy state, more determined values are assigned to the special hit display result of "big hit" than when the game state is the low-accuracy state. Specifically, in the low-accuracy state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special map display result of “big hit”. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy state, a larger number (specifically, 819) of the determined values “8000” to “8818” than the predetermined number are assigned to the special map display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, the special map display result is "big hit" in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state). As a result, the probability of being determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state increases.

  Note that a different display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, and the first special figure display result determination table for the first special figure uses a predetermined range of the special figure display result of “small hit”. A determined value is assigned, and in the second special figure display result determination table for the second special figure, the determined value of the predetermined range smaller than the first special figure display result determination table is “small hit”. May be assigned. As a result, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to "big hit" to control the jackpot game state. Is a table that is referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the first special figure display device 4A executes the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure) or the second special figure display apparatus 4B executes the second special figure game. Depending on whether the (special figure game using the second special map) is to be executed, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is determined for each of the jackpot types (16R probability variation, 8R probability variation). Jackpot).

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, if the game is the first special figure game, that is, if the special figure to be fluctuated (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, (50 values) (values in the range of “0” to “49”) are assigned to the 16R probability change jackpot. On the other hand, when the game is the second special figure game, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the determined values (“0” to “0”) of a number larger than the predetermined number (specifically, 80) are set. 79 ") is assigned to the 16R probability variable jackpot. With such a setting, in the second special figure game, a 16R certain-variable big hit is more likely to occur than in the first special figure, so that a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( In the high-accuracy high-base state (specifically, up to the 70th rotation after the end of the big hit), it is possible to increase the expectation of the 16R certain-change big hit.

  Note that in the present embodiment, the 2R probable big hit (probability) is not provided, but when the 2R probable big hit (probability) is provided, the case of the second special figure game is more than the case of the first special figure game. A small number of determined values may be assigned to the 2R-probable jackpot. With such a setting, in the second special figure game, it is less likely to have a 2R probability change big hit (short positivity) than in the first special figure, so that the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In the game state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of the 2R-probable big hit (probability) in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in amusement of a game due to an extension of the game.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation category determination table which is referred to in order to determine any of the plurality of types of the fluctuation category. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variable category determination tables in which the types of the variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation category determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category is assigned to each of the fluctuation categories. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation category determination tables in which the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one of the plurality of types of the fluctuation categories are different from each other. I have. Instead of a plurality of fluctuation category determination tables, one large fluctuation category determination table including information of all the fluctuation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a fluctuation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables in which the types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables in which the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among the plurality of types of variation patterns are different from each other. I have. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply becomes incapable of discharging the backup power supply capacitor). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like (for example, FIG. Process flag). In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores a special figure game in which a game ball has passed (entered) a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first starting winning has occurred but has not yet started. The data (first special figure reservation information) of the reservation data of the first special figure game (first special figure display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special map reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) in the first starting winning opening with the reservation number and associates the CPU 103 with a random number based on the passage (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as suspension data (first special figure suspension information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special figure game in which the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second starting winning has been generated, but the second starting winning has not been started yet. The storage data (second special figure reservation information) of the (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special map holding storage unit 151B associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the holding number in the second starting winning opening and associates the holding number with the CPU 103 based on the passing (entering) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as suspension data (second special figure suspension information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  It should be noted that the first special figure display device 4A holds data of the first special figure game (first special figure reservation information based on the establishment of the first start condition) and the second special figure display device 4B displays the second special figure game. The holding data (second special figure holding information based on the establishment of the second start winning) may be stored in a common holding storage unit in association with the holding number.

  The general figure hold storage unit 151C stores the hold data (normal figure hold) related to the general figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the general figure storage unit 151C determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball, in association with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate 41. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as pending data (general-purpose pending information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting section 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags. As a specific example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value, data indicating an ON state or an OFF state, and the like for each of the probability change flag and the time saving flag.

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores a first reserved storage number count value and a second special figure reserved storage number, which are storage values of a first reserved storage number counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number. The second reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number, and the like. It is memorized. In addition, the game control counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation count value, which is a storage value of a variation counter for counting one or both of the number of times of ST (probable number of times) and the number of time savings.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

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

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

  The effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5 and a signal for transmitting an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command to the audio control board 13. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (illumination signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14, and the like are connected. Further, the effect control board 12 has a wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  The movable accessory control device 17 is connected to the effect control board 12. The movable accessory control device 17 controls the operation of the movable accessory 173 according to an instruction from the effect control CPU 120. As described above, the origin sensor 171 that detects the origin position of the movable accessory 173 is connected to the movable accessory control device 17. Further, an actuator 172 for driving the movable accessory 173 is connected to the movable accessory control device 17. As the origin sensor, a contact-type sensor such as a microswitch or a non-contact-type sensor such as a photosensor or a capacitance sensor can be used.

  The origin sensor 171 is a sensor that detects that the movable accessory 173 is at the origin position and outputs a detection signal. The origin sensor 171 changes the detection signal from the OFF state to the ON state or from the ON state to the OFF state when detecting the movable accessory. In the present embodiment, the case where the origin sensor 171 detects a digital (ON / OFF) signal will be described. However, the origin sensor 171 may output, for example, an analog value. As a device that outputs an analog value, for example, a resolver or a rotary encoder attached to a laser sensor or a motor may be used.

  The movable accessory control device 17 can control the output to the actuator 172 based on the detection signal input from the origin sensor 171. The movable accessory control device 17 can control the movable accessory 173 to move from the position at which the origin sensor 171 detects the movable accessory 173 to the operating end of each actuator.

  The actuator 172 is, for example, a motor, an electromagnetic solenoid, or the like. When the actuator 172 is a motor, the movable accessory control device 17 may have a motor driver function. When the actuator 172 is an electromagnetic solenoid, the movable accessory control device 17 may have a function of supplying a voltage for operating the electromagnetic solenoid.

  In the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation is counted in an updatable manner by, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

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

  Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the holding effect. For example, in the ROM 121, as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display, the display form of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is one of a plurality of types. May be stored for reference. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first suspension display mode determination tables having different types of display modes that can be determined in the first suspension display mode determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. . In each of the first hold display mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display at the time of addition is added to each of the display modes of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display, the display form of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is any of a plurality of types. A second hold display mode determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not the storage mode may be stored.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores, as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display, whether to change the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to another display mode. A first hold change presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to change the display to another display form. A first pending change mode determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first suspension change presence / absence determination tables having different display modes and different determination ratios without a change to another display mode, A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables having different types of display modes that can be determined in the table and respective determination ratios may be stored. In each of the first pending change presence / absence determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a change presence / absence determination random value (not shown) may be assigned to each of the changed and unchanged. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change in each of the display modes of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of the plurality of first pending change determination tables, one large first pending change determination table including information of all the first pending change determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Instead of a plurality of first pending change mode determination tables, one large first pending change mode determination table including information of all the first pending change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR is changed to another display mode as a table relating to the execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. A second hold change presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to change the display to another display mode. May be stored.

  Note that the ROM 121 stores a first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (the timing of how many times later the change is executed). It may be. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first suspension change effect execution timing determination tables that differ from each other in the types of execution timings and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the first suspension change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each of the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables. Just do it. Further, instead of a plurality of first suspension change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first suspension change effect execution timing determination table including information of all the first suspension change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in ROM 121. Is also good. Similarly, the ROM 121 stores a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (timing such as the number of subsequent changes to execute). It may be stored.

  Note that the ROM 121 is a table containing information of two or more tables among the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. May be stored.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As an example of a table relating to a pending action effect that acts on the action effect, an action effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to to determine whether or not to execute the pending action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different execution ratios with and without execution. In each action effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of the execution and non-execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes of the hold action effect, when it is determined that the hold action effect is to be performed, the hold action effect appearance that is referred to to determine which of the plurality of effect modes is to be used. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of holding action appearance mode determination tables may be stored in which the types of the holding mode effect presentation modes and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the holding action appearance mode determination table are different from each other. . A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining an effect form of the hold action effect may be assigned to each effect mode in the respective hold effect effect appearance mode determination tables.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is not changed to another display mode, a character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As an example, a table for determining whether or not to execute a reserved action gasse effect may be stored as a table relating to the reserved effect gasse effect to be applied. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action gassing effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different execution ratios with and without execution. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for execution determination may be assigned to each of the execution and non-execution determination tables. In addition, when there are a plurality of production modes of the hold action gassing effect, when it is determined that the hold operation gasse effect is to be performed, the hold effect is referred to for determining which of the plurality of effect modes is to be used. The gaseous appearance appearance mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of reserved action gasse performance appearance mode determination tables that differ from each other in the type of the production mode of the reserved action gasse performance and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the reserved action gasse performance appearance mode determination table. You may. Even if a random number (not shown) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining an effect form of the hold action gasse effect is assigned to each effect mode in the respective hold action gasse effect appearance mode determination tables. Good.

  When performing an active display change effect for changing a special image including an active display, the ROM 121 refers to a table relating to the active display change effect to determine whether to execute the active display change effect. An active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table may be stored. More specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display change effect execution presence / absence determination tables having different execution ratios with and without execution. In each of the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for execution determination may be assigned to each of the execution and non-execution. Further, when there are a plurality of active display change effects, the active display is referred to in order to determine which of the plurality of effect modes is to be used when it is determined to execute the active display change effect. The change appearance appearance mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of active display change appearance appearance mode determination tables that differ from each other in the type of the effect state of the active display change effect that can be determined in the active display change appearance state determination table and the respective determination ratios. You may. Even if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining an effect mode of the active display change effect is assigned to each of the effect modes in the respective active display change effect appearance mode determination tables. Good.

  The ROM 121 also includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 for controlling the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the movable character 173). Are stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative designs and notice effects (including pre-read notice effects) are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are configured from data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and is a decoration in a period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the final special symbol as a special figure display result. Variable display operation of symbols, reach operation, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for display mode of hold display in first start winning storage display area 5HL) Such as an effect and a hold effect on the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR).

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of an effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is a control for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable object control data, and end code. It suffices if it is composed of data and the content of various effect control, the timing of switching the effect control, and the like are set in chronological order. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (judgment value) that is compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control CPU 120. In addition, a determination value corresponding to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. It should be noted that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. For example, data indicating the switching timing of effect control and the like may be set in accordance with predetermined control contents and processing contents.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating a display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like linked to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data for specifying an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emitting operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitting body). That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, light-off operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of a staging operation when the operation is detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data for designating an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit.

  The movable accessory control data is data for designating an effect operation of the movable accessory 173. The effect control CPU 120 controls the movable accessory 173 to perform an effect operation in a predetermined operation pattern via the movable accessory control device 17 based on the movable accessory control data. The movable accessory control data includes at least one operation pattern of the movable accessory 173. However, the movable accessory control data may include a plurality of operation patterns of the movable accessory 173. For example, the movable auditors control data may include an operation pattern in which the movable auditors 173 operate strongly and an operation pattern in which the movable auditors 173 operate weakly. The strong operation is, for example, an operation pattern in which the movable accessory 173 operates large or for a long time in the movable range. On the other hand, the weak motion is an operation pattern in which the movable role 173 operates smaller or for a shorter time in the movable range as compared with the strong motion. In a case where the movable accessory control data includes a plurality of operation patterns of the movable accessory 173, the effect control CPU 120 may select and execute an operation pattern according to the effect condition. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may select a strong motion operation pattern at the time of a super reach effect, a pseudo continuous effect, a big hit effect, or the like, and may select a weak motion operation pattern at the time of a normal reach. By operating the movable accessory 173 in a plurality of operation patterns, it is possible to enhance the interest.

  Note that these control data need not be included in all effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include some control data in accordance with the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  Further, the effect control pattern may include control data for controlling an initial operation of the effect device. As described above, the initial operation of the effect device is an operation executed to confirm the operation of the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the movable character 173. The effect control CPU 120 can perform an initial operation of the effect device in a predetermined operation pattern by executing an effect control pattern including an operation pattern of an initial operation of the effect device. The plurality of operation patterns of the initial operation can be realized by preparing a plurality of effect control patterns for executing the initial operation and selecting a predetermined effect control pattern from the plurality of effect control patterns. . The effect control pattern selected in the initial operation may be specified based on, for example, the EXT data XX of the initialization specification command E0XXH. The effect control pattern selected in the initial operation may be selected by the effect control CPU 120 that has received the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command, based on predetermined conditions.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations performed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data. In the operation valid period, which is the period during which the operation is valid, the control for accepting the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determining the effect content is performed. Further, effect control CPU 120 performs control for operating movable accessory 173 in a manner specified by the movable accessory control data. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set as data corresponding to an effect component that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  The rendering operation shown in FIG. 9 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of a period (for example, a period for executing a notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the rendering operation in response to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the big hit game state, a period in which the ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit game state). Effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read out from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be simply specified. Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer values. Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the lamp 9, and the like) in accordance with the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the movable role 173, etc.) is advanced. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, the display control data # 1 to display control data #n and the voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n. The data #n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data #n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the effect operation in the effect device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this manner is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 receiving the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in a VRAM. In the voice control board 13 which receives the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. I have.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags. As a specific example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the probability change flag, data indicating the ON state or the OFF state, and the like for each of the probability change flag and the time saving flag.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations, such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating an effect number count value which is a stored value of an effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of times of saving time and the number of probable changes.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of suspended storages. . When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a retained storage number notification command (first retained storage number notification command). ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A so that a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a first reserved storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order in which they were received at the time of the first start winning prize, from the beginning in the free area of the first start prize receiving command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the first starting opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first retained storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command reception is normally performed, as shown in FIG. 10B, the starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, and the variation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The category command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is deleted one by one every time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order between commands). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first starting port winning designation command is set. One of the stored commands (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first starting port winning designation command). Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number relationship).

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is changed to the buffer number “2”. Will be shifted.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of suspended storages. . When there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a retained storage number notification command (second retained storage number notification command). ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. A storage area is secured in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B so that a symbol designation command, a fluctuation category command, and a pending storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order in which they were received at the time of the second start winning prize, from the beginning in the free area of the second start prize receiving command buffer 194B. At the time of the second starting winning, the command is transmitted in the order of the second starting opening winning designating command, the symbol designating command, the variable category command, and the retained storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is normally received, as shown in FIG. 10 (C), the second starting opening prize designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. , A fluctuation category command, and a pending storage number notification command. In FIG. 10C, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” and “2”.

  The command stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C is deleted one by one each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the order of winning between commands). More specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the variable corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second starting opening winning designation command is set. One of the stored commands (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second starting port winning designation command). Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the relationship between the buffer numbers).

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

  In the present embodiment, data configuring the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, the first look-ahead notice buffer 194C stores the contents of the decision regarding the look-ahead notice effect regarding each of the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. In the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc., in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifting to a number, the content associated with the buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C is also shifted to the other buffer number.

  In the present embodiment, data configuring the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to the respective data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, in the second look-ahead notice buffer 194D, the contents of the decision regarding the look-ahead notice effect regarding each of the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the suspended data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol, etc., the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is stored in another buffer in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When shifting to a number, the content associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D is also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 100 when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 100.
In FIG. 11, when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of a reset terminal to which a reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 100 (specifically, , CPU 103) starts a main process after step S001 after executing a security check process as a process for confirming whether or not the contents of the program are legitimate. In the main process, the CPU 103 first performs necessary initial settings (steps S001 to S006).

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S001). Next, an interrupt mode is set (step S002), and a stack pointer designated address is set in the stack pointer (step S003). Next, a built-in device register is set (step S005), and the RAM 102 is set to an accessible state (step S006). By setting the interrupt mode, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 103 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is set. , Indicating the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch input via the input port of the I / O 105 is on (step S007). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When determining that the clear switch is in the ON state (step S007; YES), the CPU 103 executes a normal initialization process (steps S010 to S014).

On the other hand, when the CPU 103 determines that the clear switch is not in the ON state (step S007; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the power supply stop processing has been performed (step S008). The power supply stop processing is a state of the gaming machine 1 for restoring the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, the internal state of the game control microcomputer 100, and the like when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped. This is a data protection process for temporarily backing up data. Data backup is performed, for example, by storing data to be protected in a storage area (backup RAM area) of the RAM 102 to which power is supplied from a backup power supply. The backup of the data may be performed by copying the data to the backup RAM area when detecting that the power supply to the gaming machine 1 has stopped. Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed can be determined, for example, based on whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area can be determined, for example, by the presence or absence of a backup flag that is set when backing up data. The determination can be made based on whether or not parity data is added to the backup RAM area.
When it is determined that the power supply stop processing has not been performed (step S008; NO), the CPU 103 executes the initialization processing starting from step S010.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 103 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed (step S008; YES), the CPU 103 performs a parity check on the backup data stored in the backup RAM area, and determines whether the check result is OK. Is determined (step S009). In the process of step S009, the checksum calculated from the data stored in the RAM 102 when the power supply is stopped is compared with the checksum calculated and stored from the data backed up in the process when the power supply is stopped. The check result is determined based on the agreement between the two. If the processing at the time of power supply stop is correctly performed, the checksum stored in the backup RAM area matches the checksum calculated from the data stored in the backup RAM area after the start of power supply. On the other hand, if the processing at the time of power supply stop is not performed correctly, the two checksums do not match. The fact that the parity check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, the gaming state or the like of the gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. If the parity check result is not OK (step S009; NO), the CPU 103 executes a normal initialization process executed when the power is turned on, which is not recovery by the power supply stop process (steps S010 to S014).

On the other hand, when the parity check result is OK (step S009; YES), the CPU 103 performs a game state restoring process (the process of steps S41 to S44) for returning the gaming state and the like of the gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Do.
In step S41, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S41), and sequentially sets the contents of the backup setting table in the work area (area in the RAM 102) (step S41). Step S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the data that has been stored remains in the portion of the work area that is not initialized. The part that is not initialized includes, for example, data indicating a game state at the time of stopping power supply (a special symbol process flag, a probable change flag, a time saving flag, and the like), an area where an output state of an output port is stored (an output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

After executing the processing in step S42, the CPU 103 sets the start address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S43), and sequentially stores the contents of the backup command transmission table in the work area (in the RAM 102). Area) to enable transmission of the command stored in the backup command transmission table.
After executing the processing in step S43, the CPU 103 transmits a power failure restoration designation command (9200H) as an initialization designation command when restoring power supply (step S44). The CPU 103 may transmit data backed up in the backup RAM area together with a power failure recovery designation command. As the command transmitted together with the power failure recovery designation command, for example, the variable display result command (8CXXH), the symbol confirmation command (8F00), the game state designation command (95XX), the hit start designation command (A0XX), the large A winning opening opening notification (A1XX), a winning opening opening notification (A2XX), a time saving number designation command (B3XX), a probability change number designation command (B4XX), and the like. By transmitting these commands together with the power failure restoration designation command, it is possible to restore the state of the gaming machine at the time of stopping the power supply. The effect control CPU 120 that has received the power failure recovery designation command executes a predetermined power failure recovery process. The power outage restoration process may include a restoration process of data stored in the RAM 122 and an initial operation of the effect device. In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the effect control CPU 120 executes backup data recovery processing, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30, when receiving the power failure recovery designation command.
After executing the processing in step S44, the CPU 103 executes the processing in step S015.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the clear switch is in the ON state (step S007; YES), in the processing of step S008, it is determined that the power supply stop processing is not performed (step S008; NO), or in step S009. When the CPU 103 determines that the check result of the parity check is not OK in the process (step S009; NO), the CPU 103 executes an initialization process starting from step S010.
In the initialization process, the CPU 103 first performs a RAM clear process (step S010). The data stored in the RAM 102 is initialized by the RAM clear processing. The data to be initialized is, for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol hit. In the data initialization, the value of the data is set to 0. For example, a predetermined initial value may be set as the data. The initialization is performed for all storage areas of the RAM 102. However, only a predetermined storage area of the RAM 102 may be initialized. The area that is not initialized may be, for example, an area in which data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for a normal symbol hit determination is stored.

After executing the processing of step S010, the CPU 103 sets the pointer at the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 (step S011), and sequentially stores the contents of the initialization setting table in the initial value of the work area. (Step S012).
By the processing of steps S011 and S012, for example, initial values are set for a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in the game control flag setting unit 152 according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 or the like. You. Also, initial values are set for various timers set in the game control timer setting section 153 and used to control the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1. In addition, an initial value is set for a counter for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, which is set in the game control counter setting unit 154. Furthermore, initial values are set in various buffers that are set in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1.

After executing the processing of step S012, the CPU 103 sets the address of the command transmission table at initialization to a pointer (step S013), and sequentially sets the contents of the command transmission table at initialization in the work area (area in the RAM 102). Then, the commands stored in the command transmission table at the time of initialization can be transmitted.
After executing the processing of step S013, the CPU 103 initializes a sub-board such as the effect control board 12 (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 11 is mounted) (a game control microcomputer). The sub-board 100 notifies the sub-board that the initialization processing has been performed, and transmits a command (designating that the sub-board performs the initialization processing) to the sub-board (step S014). The CPU 103 may specify a target for performing the initialization process in the EXT data of the initialization designation command. For example, the CPU 103 may specify an effect control pattern for selecting an initial operation of the effect device in the EXT data. Further, the CPU 103 may directly specify the initial operation of the effect device such as the image display device 5 or the movable character 173 in the EXT data. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the initialization designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes an initial operation of the effect device based on the initialization designation command.

  After executing the process of step S014 or the process of step S44, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S015). The CPU 103 performs settings for causing the random number circuit 104 to update a random value within a predetermined random number value range, for example, by executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program.

  Further, in step S015, the CPU 103 sets the register of the game control timer so that the timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 2 ms. The game control microcomputer 100 has a built-in CTC (counter / timer circuit). As the game control timer, CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 can be used.

When the execution of the initialization process (Steps S010 to S016) is completed, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes a random number update process for an initial value (Step S018) and a random number update process for a display (Step S019) in a main process. When executing the initial value random number updating process and the display random number updating process, an interrupt prohibition process is executed (step S017), and a state is set in which the interrupt process by the game control timer is prohibited. When the display random number updating process and the initial value random number updating process are completed, an interrupt permission process is executed (step S020), and the interrupt disabled state is released.
In the present embodiment, the display random number for which the update process is executed in step S019 is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when a big hit is not made, or determining whether to reach when a big hit is not made. It is a random number to perform. In the display random number updating process, the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated.
The initial value random number for which the updating process is executed in step S018 is a count of a counter (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not the symbol is a hit. This is a random number for determining the initial value. In the initial value random number updating process, the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
This is the end of the description of the main processing with reference to FIG.

Next, a game control timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control timer interrupt process.
Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a main-side backup process (step S10). The main-side backup process is, for example, a process of backing up predetermined information stored in the RAM 102 and used by the game control microcomputer 100 at a timing based on the game control timer interrupt process. Hereinafter, details of the main-side backup processing executed by the CPU 103 will be described.

  In the main-side backup processing in step S10, the CPU 103 first detects that the power supply voltage has dropped. For example, the CPU 103 can detect that the power supply voltage has dropped based on a change in the power supply voltage drop signal input from the power supply board. When the CPU 103 detects that the power supply voltage has dropped, the CPU 103 stores information necessary for a recovery process executed when the power supply voltage recovers in the save area. The evacuation area is a storage area that can hold the storage contents even when the power supply voltage drops, for example, a storage area that is backed up (storage contents are held) by a nonvolatile memory or a battery (hereinafter, backed up by a battery). The storage area is referred to as a “battery backup area”.) In the present embodiment, the RAM 102 is assumed to be a battery backup area. That is, in the main-side backup processing, the data to be backed up is backed up by a battery and protected even if the power supply voltage drops, but the information indicating that the data to be backed up is stored in the backup area (backup destination). , So that the data to be backed up is not rewritten to the initial value by the recovery process.

  In the main-side backup process, the CPU 103 stores, for example, data indicating a game state at the time of stopping power supply (a special symbol process flag, a probable change flag, a time reduction flag, etc.) and an output state of an output port, which are stored in the RAM 102. The data to be backed up, such as the data in the area (output port buffer) in which data is stored and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls, are initialized in the initialization processing of steps S41 to S42 described with reference to FIG. (Set to the initial value). To prevent the data to be backed up from being initialized, for example, the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the AF register (accumulator and flag register in the CPU 103), whether the CPU 103 is in the interrupt inhibited state, or the interrupt permitted state. The value of the interrupt flag and the value of the stack pointer indicating whether or not the status is set is stored (saved) in a predetermined save area (stack area) provided in the RAM 102. In the process of step S41, the CPU 103 specifies a portion to be initialized (or a portion that is not initialized) in the RAM 102 based on these values saved in the stack area, and determines the data to be backed up in the initialization process. It can be protected from being rewritten to the initial value.

  Next, the CPU 103 creates parity data for the data in the data area where the data to be backed up is stored in the RAM 102, and stores the created parity data in a predetermined area provided in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 can generate parity data again for the data to be backed up in step S009 of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 103 turns on a backup flag indicating that the main-side backup processing (processing at the time of power supply stop) has been executed. The backup flag is used to determine whether or not the power supply stop processing has been executed in the processing of step S008 described in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 103 prohibits access to the RAM 102. By prohibiting access to the RAM 102, for example, even if an abnormality occurs in the processing of the program due to the stop of the power supply, it is possible to prevent the storage contents of the RAM 102 from being damaged.

  Next, the CPU 103 clears the output port of the I / O 105. By clearing the output port of the I / O 105, it is possible to prevent abnormal data from being output from the output port when the power supply is stopped.

  Next, the processing of the CPU 103 is set to a standby state (an infinite loop processing execution state). By setting the processing of the CPU 103 in the standby state, it is possible to prevent the program from being abnormally processed due to the stop of the power supply.

  The main-side backup processing in step S10 described above determines whether or not the power supply voltage has dropped each time the game control timer interrupt processing occurs. The case of executing the process of backing up the information necessary for the above has been exemplified. However, the execution frequency of the main-side backup process does not need to be every time an interrupt process occurs. For example, the execution frequency of the main-side backup process may be performed once for every two interrupt processes. Further, the main-side backup processing may be executed based on depression of a reset switch or the like that is asynchronous with the interrupt processing.

In the main-side backup processing in step S10, the case where the data to be backed up is stored in the RAM 102 backed up by a battery has been illustrated. However, in the main-side backup processing, the RAM area not backed up by the battery is used. Therefore, the data to be backed up may be copied to another storage area where data can be stored when the power supply voltage drops. When data to be backed up is copied to another area in the main-side backup process, a backup process similar to the batch backup or the split backup executed on the effect control board 12 shown in FIGS. You may. That is, the method of effect control backup processing shown in FIGS. 31 to 37 may be applied to the main-side backup processing in step S10 that is executed each time the game control timer interrupt processing occurs. In this case, in the main-side backup process of step S10, the backup target can be copied by the batch backup process or the divided backup process every time a game control timer interrupt occurs, instead of performing the backup process when the power supply voltage drops. .
In the present embodiment, storing and protecting the data to be backed up from an area that is not backed up by a battery to an area that is backed up by a battery is expressed as “copying”, and the value of the AF register and the The information used for the recovery processing, such as the value and the value of the stack pointer, is stored in an area backed up by a battery. However, since which data is to be protected in the backup processing can be determined as appropriate, it is not necessary to strictly distinguish the terms of copying and saving.
This is the end of the description of the main-side backup processing in step S10.

  After executing the process of step S10, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined switch process (step S11). By performing a predetermined switch process, the state of a detection signal input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110 is determined. I do. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information and the like supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (step). S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting section 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, a normal symbol processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the ordinary symbol display 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process processing, and displays the ordinary symbol variably and the movable variable prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of tilting motion of wing pieces.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting control data in an output port for transmitting a production control command to the substrate 12, setting predetermined control data in an output port of the production control INT signal, and setting the production control INT signal to an ON state for a predetermined time. By turning off from the state, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After the command control process is executed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt control is set.
This concludes the description of the game control timer interrupt process with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process executed in steps S208 and S211 of the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random number determination process executed in step S220 of the starting winning process (steps S208 and S211) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first receives a detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; YES), the first special figure reserved storage number (the reserved number of the first special figure game) is equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit stored number). Is determined as “4”) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" ( Step S207).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; NO), when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; YES). After executing the processing of step S209, the second starting port switch is set based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not 22B is on (step S203). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S203; YES), the second special figure reserved storage number (the reserved number of the second special figure game) becomes a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit stored number). Is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the processing of step S207, the start winning processing (FIG. 15) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the starting opening buffer is set to "0 (initialized)" (step S209), and the processing of step S203 is performed. Proceed to. After executing the processing of step S210, the start winning processing (FIG. 15) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the starting opening buffer is set to "0 (initialized)" (step S212), and the start winning determination processing is performed. To end. Thus, even when the first start switch 22A and the second start switch 22B simultaneously detect the start winning of the game ball, the processing based on the respective detections can be completed.

  The CPU 103 updates, as the start winning prize processing shown in FIG. 14 (steps S208 and S211), to add 1 to the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the starting port buffer value which is the stored value of the starting port buffer (step S208). S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this way, the first reserved storage number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition is satisfied. The second reserved storage number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning port and the second start condition is satisfied. Subsequent to the process of step S215, the total number of pending storages is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S216, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Data representing the random number value MR2 for use in determining the variation category and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit 151 corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start-up winning designation command according to the start-up buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first start-up winning award designation command to the player 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, for example, to the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command is performed. The start port winning designation command set in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the command control processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S219, a winning random number value determination processing is executed (step S220). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made (step S221). For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command for the reserved storage number notification set in this manner is executed by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  The CPU 103 checks the state of the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example, as the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. The game state is specified (step S401). When the probable change flag is on, the CPU 103 specifies the probable change state by checking the state of the probable change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. That is, the CPU 103 determines whether the game state is in the high-precision state when the probability change flag is in the ON state, depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the ON state or the OFF state. If it is determined that there is, and the probability change flag is in the off state, it is determined that the state is in the low-probability state. That is, the CPU 103 specifies which state the current gaming state is based on the state of the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, table data corresponding to the current gaming state is set from the table data constituting the display result determination table 130A (step S402). When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, the starting port buffer value is “1”. In some cases, the first special figure display result determination table may be used, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table may be used. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning processing shown in FIG. 15 is within a predetermined big hit determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, the individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set by the process of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and each It suffices if it is possible to determine the presence or absence of a determined value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the determined values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value included in the big hit determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit determination range. By comparison, it is sufficient that it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the big hit determination range. At this time, when the random number value MR1 is determined to be within the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the hold data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be "big hit" (big hit start determination). can do.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; YES), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special diagram” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the starting port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected big hit type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of big hit types is determined. The setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the determination result by the processing of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; NO), or after performing any of the processes in step S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined to one of the plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of variable category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variable categories that have different types of variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and their respective determination ratios are different from each other). Table), one of the variable category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected.

  Specifically, the CPU 103 uses the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or the like) or the number of reserved storages (for example, the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). One of the change category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected based on a certain first reserved storage number count value. Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the fluctuation category determination table set as the usage table and numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for fluctuation category determination extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Based on the plurality of types of fluctuation categories, one of the fluctuation categories is determined.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the fluctuation category determination table. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a fluctuation category determination table. The configuration example of the variation category determination table is four types of variation category tables that are referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of variation categories. FIG. 18A is a configuration example (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure) of a fluctuation category determination table based on a certain fluctuation category determination table among the above four types. FIG. 18B is a configuration example of a fluctuation category determination table based on another fluctuation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure). FIG. 18C is a configuration example (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure) of a fluctuation category determination table based on another fluctuation category determination table. FIG. 18D is a configuration example of a fluctuation category determination table based on still another fluctuation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure). Note that, for the sake of simplicity, the variation category determination table in which the determination ratio is set as shown in FIG. 18A may be simply referred to as the variation category determination table in FIG. 18B to 18D, and other determination tables such as the variation pattern determination table. FIG. 17 shows a selection example of selecting any one of the four types (settings “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL4”) of FIGS. It is a selection example of selecting any one of the four variation category determination tables from among the four variation category determination tables.

  The variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A (the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C), and FIG. In the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D)), numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for fluctuation category determination are assigned to a plurality of types of fluctuation categories.

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A, of the 100 determined values of the random number value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”), 0 are the variation categories. 70 pieces (values in the range of “0” to “69”) are assigned to the variation category “PA2”, and 27 pieces (values in the range of “70” to “96”) are assigned to the variation category. Assigned to “PA3”, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5” I have. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A, the fluctuation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is determined at a rate of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, four (“0” to “99”) of the determined values of the random number value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”) are set. ”To“ 3 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, and 85 (values in the range“ 4 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”and eight (“ 89 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”. ”To“ 96 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PA3 ”, and two (values in the range“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA4 ”and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, the fluctuation category “PA1” is 4% (4 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PA2” is 85% (85 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is determined at a rate of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C, 64 (“0” to “99”) of 100 determined values of the random number value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”). ”To“ 63 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, and 25 (values in the range“ 64 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and eight (“ 89 ”). ”To“ 96 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PA3 ”, and two (values in the range“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA4 ”and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C, the fluctuation category “PA1” is 64% (64 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PA2” is 25% (25 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is determined at a rate of 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 18D, 20 (“0” to “99”) out of 100 determined values of the random number value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”). ”To“ 19 ”are assigned to the variation category“ PB3 ”, and 40 (values in the range“ 20 ”to“ 59 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PB4 ”, and 40 (“ 60 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PB4 ”. ) To “99” are assigned to the fluctuation category “PB5”. That is, in the setting example of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 18D, the fluctuation category “PB3” is 20% (20 ÷ 100), the fluctuation category “PB4” is 40% (40 ÷ 100), The fluctuation category “PB5” is determined at a rate of 40% (40 ÷ 100).

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, when the number of reserved storages is large, the shortening / non-reach ( (Loss) The determination ratio of the fluctuation category (the fluctuation category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination ratio “64%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of retained storages is “4”. > The determination ratio “4%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” selected when the special map display result is “losing” and the number of retained storages is “3” or “2” > The determination ratio of the variable category "PA1" in the variable category determination table "C-TBL1" selected when the special figure display result is "losing" and the number of storages to be held is "1" is "0%".

  Also, in the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the variation category of the super reach (losing) (regardless of whether the number of retained storages is large or small) The determination ratio of the fluctuation category “PA4” or the fluctuation category “PA5” is fixed. Specifically, in any of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the determination ratio of the fluctuation category “PA5” is “ 1% "and the determined ratio" 2% "of the fluctuation category" PA4 ".

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, any of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3” Even if there is, a determined value of the random number value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) fluctuation category (the same fluctuation category is determined) exists. That is, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value, any one of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3” Also, the same fluctuation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number value MR3 is “99”, any of the variable category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variable category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variable category determination table “C-TBL3” Also, the variation category “PA5” is determined. When the determined value of the random number value MR3 is in the range of “97” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined in any of the variation category determination tables.

  When the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “89” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. When the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a value in the range of “64” to “69”, the variation category “PA2” is determined in any of the variation category determination tables. Thus, if the determined value of the random number value MR3 is a certain value (a value in each of the above ranges), it is determined in advance that the reach, the super reach, the super reach α and the super reach β are obtained. It can be easily determined. Therefore, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the starting prize, and it is possible to improve interest in the game. In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18C, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, In any of the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” and the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the fluctuation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined. This makes it possible to easily determine at least whether or not reach is reached in advance.

  After that, in accordance with the determination result (determination result) of the processing of step S412, the setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. S413), the winning random number determination processing ends.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 selects any of the processing in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to "big hit" is determined (prior determination) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal processing will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a process of determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command For example, a transmission setting process for transmitting such information is included. When the variable pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern may be determined as follows. That is, the variation category is determined using the random number value MR3 for determination of the variation category stored in step S218 of the start winning process, as in step S412 of the winning random value determination process. Subsequently, one of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored as the determination result, based on the variation category. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on a variation pattern determination table set as a use table and numerical data indicating a newly extracted random value MR5 for determining variation patterns. The variation pattern may be determined. In addition, in the start winning processing, the random number value MR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category and the like. The variation pattern may be determined using the variation pattern determination random value MR5 stored in the time processing.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is performed, the special figure variation timer value, which is a value stored in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or added by one. 1 is a first special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure) by the special symbol display device 4A, or a second special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Regardless of whether the game is an illustration game, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process of step S112 may be a process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the first special figure game or the second special figure game by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (derived). The processing for making the setting for the execution is included. In addition, when the game state is other than the low-probability low-base state (normal mode), that is, when the game state is one or both of the probable change state (high-precision state) and the time-saving state (high-base state), Processing for adding or resetting the counter value of the variation number counter by the game control counter setting unit 154, the number of times the special figure game is executed in the probable state (high accuracy state), and the special figure in the time saving state (high base state) A process for determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the game has reached a predetermined number, a low-probability control that terminates a probable-variation control for controlling one or both of a probable change state (high-precision state) and a time-saving state (high-base state) and a time-saving control. A changing game state transition process such as a process for setting one or both of the state and the low base state is also included.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special process flag is set to “4”. Will be updated to When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit". include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “16R certain change big hit” or “8R certain change big hit”. As an example, in response to the jackpot type of "16R probable big hit", the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the opening of the big winning opening which is the maximum number of times the round is executed is opened. By setting the number of times to “16 times”, the setting of the normal open big hit state may be performed. On the other hand, in response to the jackpot type of “8R probable big hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening which is the upper limit of the number of times the round is executed. May be set to “8 times” to set the normal open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening opening number or the maximum winning opening opening number. In this case, a process for setting a big hit end designation command to be transmitted is included. When the number of rounds has not reached the maximum winning opening number, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5". The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect as a staging operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is performed by a directing device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 173, or the like. The processing includes a process of waiting until the waiting time elapses, a post-big hit game state transition process described below for performing setting for starting the probability change control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like. . When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is suspended. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the reservation stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process in step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 from the second reserved figure storage count and updating the second special figure reserved storage number. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151B. (Step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is suspended. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether the read value is “0”. Just fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. When the game and the game are suspended, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. The second special figure game is not limited to the mode executed prior to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes) a start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). ), And the special figure game (first special figure game, second special figure game) may be executed in the order in which the start prize (first start prize, second start prize) is generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winning prize has occurred, and determine whether to execute the first special figure game or the second special figure game from the stored data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reservation stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out as data (step S236). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure storage count, and the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151A. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is used as a table for determining whether to be "big hit" or "losing". As in the process of step S402 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 16A, the data of the display result determination table is set (step S239). When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table and second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, the starting port buffer is used in the process of step S402. Although the value (“1” or “2”) is referred to, the process of step S239 may refer to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value (“1” or “2”).

  Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special map display result is "big hit" or "losing" (step S240).

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). If it is determined that the hit is a "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into the numerical data of “16R probable big hit” and “8R probable big hit”. According to which of the determined values assigned to the jackpot type matches, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be used (step S244).

  In accordance with the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is “16R probable jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “1”, and if the jackpot type is “8R probable jackpot”, the buffer value may be “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO) or after executing any of the processes in step S245, the result of the prior determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state (step S248).

  After setting the fixed special symbol in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process ends. . If the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether the data has been transmitted to the board 12 or not. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 subsequent to the special symbol normal process of step S110, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation category is determined in the same manner as the winning random value determination process (step S220). However, when the winning random value determination process (step S220) is executed and the variation pattern setting process is performed. Even if the number of retained storages is significantly different from that at the time of execution of the processing (step S111), in the specific example of the variation category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” shown in FIG. If the random number value MR3 is, for example, "99", the fluctuation category "PA5" is determined in both the winning random number value determination processing and the fluctuation pattern setting processing, regardless of the number of retained memories. Further, if the random number value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of, for example, "97" to "98", the variable category "PA4" is obtained regardless of the number of retained storages in both the random number value determining process at winning and the variation pattern setting process. Is determined.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories. FIG. 20A is a setting example of a variation pattern determination ratio by a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortened / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 20B is a setting example of a variation pattern determination ratio by a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 20C is a setting example of a variation pattern determination ratio by a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above eight types. Hereinafter, the same applies to FIGS. 20 (D) to 20 (H).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). If the big hit flag is on (step S291; YES), the CPU 103 sets the big hit start effect waiting time (step S292). For example, in the processing of step S292, a timer initial value that is predetermined in correspondence with the jackpot start effect waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the process of step S292, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared for transmitting the hit start designation command is stored in the buffer designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It may be stored in the area. Thereafter, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns it off (step S294). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-big hit opening process (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  If the big hit flag is in the off state in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs a change-time game state transition process (step S296). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the changing-time game state transition process executed in step S296 of the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. In the transitional game state transition process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current game state is the low-probability low-base state (step S451). When both the probable change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are off, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the low-probability low base state. If it is determined in step S451 that the current game state is the low-probability low-base state (step S451; YES), the CPU 103 ends the change-time game state transition process. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S451 that the current state is not the low-probability low-base state (step S451; YES), the value of the variation counter is incremented by 1 (step S452). The variation number counter is the number of times the special figure game is executed after being controlled to the low-probability low-base state, and is the number of times that is compared with the number of times of ST (the number of times of positive variation) and the number of times of saving. The number of times of ST (the number of times of probable change) is the number of times the special figure game that executes the probable change control is performed. The number of time savings is the number of times the special figure game that executes the time saving control is executed. The number of times of ST (the number of times of change) and the number of times of saving are set in the hit end processing (FIGS. 13 and 23).

  Subsequent to the process of step S452, the CPU 103 reads the number of STs (the number of times of change) (step S453), and reads the number of time savings (step S454). Subsequent to the process of step S454, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high-probability state (probable change state) (step S455). When the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the high-precision state. When it is determined in step S455 that the current gaming state is the high-accuracy state (step S455; YES), the CPU 103 sets the value of the variation counter to the value indicated by the ST number (the number of positive changes) read in step S453. It is determined whether the value is larger than (for example, 70 times) (step S456). When it is determined that the value of the change number counter is greater than the value indicated by the number of times of ST (the number of times of probability change) (step S456; YES), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. The game state is set to a low-probability state, for example, by turning it off (step S457), and the probable change control ends.

  After executing the processing of step S457, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high-accuracy state (step S455; NO), the value of the fluctuation number counter is a value larger than the value indicated by the ST number (the probability number). If not (step S456; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458). When the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the CPU 103 determines that the current game state is the high base state (time reduction state). If it is determined in step S458 that the current gaming state is the high base state (time saving state) (step S458; YES), the CPU 103 sets the value of the variation counter to the value indicated by the number of time savings read out in step S454. It is determined whether the value is larger than (for example, 70 times) (step S459). When it is determined that the value of the variation number counter is greater than the value indicated by the number of time savings (step S459; YES), the CPU 103 clears the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and enters the off state. For example, the game state is set to the low base state (step S460), and the time saving control is ended.

  After the processing of step S460, or when it is determined that the current gaming state is not the high base state (time saving state) (step S458; NO), the value of the variation counter is not a value greater than the value indicated by the number of time savings Is determined (step S459; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state has become the low-probability low-base state (step S461). When both the probable change flag and the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 are off, the CPU 103 determines that the game state has become the low-probability low base state.

  If it is determined in step S461 that the low-probability low-base state has been reached (step S461; YES), the CPU 103 clears the set value of the number of STs (the number of positive changes) to “0” (step S462), and sets the number of time savings. The value is cleared to "0" (step S463), the value of the change number counter is cleared to "0" (step S464), and the change-in-motion state transition process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S461 that the game is not in the low-probability low-base state (step S461; NO), the change-state game state transition processing ends without executing steps S462, S463, and S464.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the big hit end processing shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-big hit opening process (step S116) shown in FIG. 13, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7", a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the big hit end effect waiting time is set. The value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 updates the game control process timer value by, for example, subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value. It may be determined whether or not the jackpot end effect rendering time has elapsed, depending on whether or not it is determined.

  If the jackpot end effect rendering waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; NO), the CPU 103 ends the jackpot end processing as it is. On the other hand, if the jackpot end effect rendering waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a high-precision state (probable-variable state) by turning on a probable-change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 (step S314). Next, the CPU 103 sets the high base state by turning on the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 (step S315). That is, by the processing of steps S314 and S315, at the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state is set to the high-accuracy high base state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the number of times of ST (the number of times of change) to 70 (step S316), and sets the number of time savings to 70 (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the variation counter to “0” (step S318), and ends the big hit end processing.

  In the present embodiment, the set value of the number of times of ST (the number of times of change) and the set value of the number of times of time saving of 70 are set to the same value (both 70 times). The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the number of times of ST (probable number of changes) in the case of 8R probability of change and the set value of the number of times of ST (probability of change) in the case of 16R probability of change are the same value (both 70 times). However, the set value of the number of times of ST (probable change number) in the case of the 8R probability of change and the set value of the number of times of ST (probability of change) in the case of the 16R probability of change may be different. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the number of time savings in the case of the 8R probability variable hit and the set value of the time saving number in the case of the 16R probability variable hit are set to the same value (both 70 times). May be different from the set value of the number of time savings in the case of the 16R probability variation big hit. When the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variable big hit, and when the big hit type buffer value is “2”. May be determined to be an 8R probability change jackpot.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination processing in step S101, the transmission setting for transmitting the starting opening winning designation command corresponding to the starting opening buffer value to the effect control board 12 is performed ( In step S219), transmission setting for transmitting a symbol designating command according to the special figure display result determined in step S403 and the like is performed (step S410), and a fluctuation category command corresponding to the fluctuation category determined in step S412. Is set (step S413), and the transmission setting for sending the pending storage number notification command is set (step S221). After these processes are performed, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. When the game ball passes (enters) and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, Four commands, ie, a fluctuation category command and a reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command or second reserved storage number notification command), are collectively transmitted in one timer interrupt as one set.

  Further, in the main board 11, in the special symbol normal process of step S110, a fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol by using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the like. Is determined, and in the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the determined special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like, Transmission setting for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing these processes, by executing the command control process of the command interrupt process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. A fluctuation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.
The command is not limited to the one transmitted in one timer interrupt, and the commands may be transmitted one by one by the command control process of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  In other words, at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to "big hit" in the special symbol normal process (step S110), and the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Is determined, and a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbol is determined in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), and the content determined by each effect control command is determined. It is transmitted to effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening), the winning random number value determination process (step S220) sets “big hit”. Judgment as to whether or not to be controlled to the big hit game state, judgment of a roughly variable display mode (variable category) of the decoration symbol, and the like are performed, and the contents determined by each of the effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is done.

  If a big hit (8R probability change big hit, 16R probability change big hit) is reached, in the big hit end processing of step S117, the number of times of ST (the number of times of probability change) and the number of time savings are both 70 times, Set to state. In addition, the variation counter is counted up for each variation when the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state (step S452), and when the variation counter exceeds the ST number (the number of positive variations), the gaming state is in the low-accuracy state. (Step S457), and when the variation number counter exceeds the number of time savings, the gaming state is set to the low base (step S460).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 24 starts, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71). At the initialization place, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the reception of the initialization designation command from the main board 11 described in FIG. 11, and initializes the effect device based on the initialization designation command. As the initial operation of the effect device, for example, the image display device 5 performs an initial screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, an initialization notification.

  After executing the process of step S71, the effect control CPU 120 clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is in the OFF state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control to be a production control command or the like is performed from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interruption permission, and then ends the command reception interruption processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and a command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, after reading out various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and controls corresponding to the issued effect control commands are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, an effect control process processing is executed (step S75). In the effect control process processing in step S75, various operations such as an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an operation of outputting sound from the speaker 8, an operation of emitting light from the lamp 9, and an operation of driving the movable accessory 173 are performed. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed in accordance with the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random numbers used for effect control. Is updated by software.

After executing the process of step S76, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control backup process (step S77). The effect control backup process is a process of copying the backup target data relating to the effect control to an area where the storage can be held even when the power supply voltage drops, when a predetermined backup condition (described later) is satisfied. Details of the effect control backup processing in step S77 will be described later with reference to FIG.
After executing Step S77, the effect control CPU 120 returns to and executes the process of Step S72.
This is the end of the description of the main effect control process using FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 25, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks the storage content of the effect control command receiving buffer to determine whether the received command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis processing ends.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting port winning designation command, for example, by checking MODE data of the received command. (Step S502). Then, when the command is the first start-up opening prize designation command (step S502; YES), the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first hold storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. I just need.

  If the received command is not the first starting opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If the command is the second starting port winning designation command (step S504; YES), the second waiting storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value that is set in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second hold number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the second starting opening winning designation command in step S504 (step S504; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). If the command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S508; YES), the first pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the clocking operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (step S510). If the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; YES), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timekeeping operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511 After executing any of the processes in step S503, if the first pending storage count notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is After storing at the head of the free area in the 1st start winning reception buffer 194A (step S512), the process returns to step S501.

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, and S509 , After executing any of the processes of S511, if the second hold storage count notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, Is stored at the beginning of the free area in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  Note that when the first storage start number notification command is received together with the first change start command, the hold start number notification command may not be stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the head of the free area in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A.

  In addition, when the second pending storage number notification command is received together with the second change start command, the pending storage number notification command may not be stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning prize can be sequentially stored from the head of the empty area in the second start winning time receiving command buffer 194B.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a fluctuation pattern designation command. (Step S513). If it is determined that the command is a variation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), effect control CPU 120 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S514). . After executing the processing of step S514, the CPU 120 for effect control returns to step S501 and executes the processing.

  If it is determined in step S513 that the received command is not a fluctuation pattern designation command (step S513; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S515). . If it is determined that the command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S515; YES), the effect control CPU 120 stores the power failure recovery designation command in a power failure recovery designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step S516). After executing the processing of step S516, the effect control CPU 120 returns to step S501 and executes the processing.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S515 that the received command is not the power failure restoration designation command (step S515; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings and the like according to each of the other received commands (step S517). . For example, when the received command is a game state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the game state designation command and specify the current game state. Further, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the hit end designation command and specify whether or not it is time saving. Further, when the received command is a power failure restoration designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may store the power failure restoration designation command in a power failure restoration designation command storage area formed in the RAM. After performing the process of step S517, the CPU 120 for effect control returns to step S501 and executes the process.

  Starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, reserved storage number notification command (first reserved storage number notification command, second reserved storage number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated, as in the case of a notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of starting winning. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command, the second reserved storage number notification command, the first startup opening winning designation command, and the second startup opening winning designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the fluctuation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  When the received commands are sequentially stored from the head of the free area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designating command, a variable category command, or a first reserved storage number notification command. The received command may be stored without being distinguished, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of a free area in the corresponding storage area.

When sequentially storing the received commands from the head of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B, whether the received command is a symbol design command, a variable category command, or a second reserved storage number notification command is determined. The received command may be stored without being distinguished, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of a free area in the corresponding storage area.
This is the end of the description of the command analysis processing using FIG.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect control process performed in step S75 of the effect control main process illustrated in FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect effect determination process (step S150). In the prize-winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start prize reception command buffer (first start prize reception command buffer 194A or the second start prize reception command buffer 194B). The process of determining whether or not a start opening winning designation command has been received as a reception command, and the display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of a hold display at the time of additionally displaying the start winning storage display area 5H are determined. Is performed.

  After executing the prize-winning effect determination process in step S150, the effect control CPU 120 executes a backup data restoration process (step S151). In the backup data restoration process in step S151, the data to be backed up in the effect control backup process in step S77 in FIG. 24 is restored when it is determined in step S515 in FIG. 25 that the power failure restoration designation command has been received. Execute the process. Details of the backup data recovery processing will be described later.

  After executing the backup data restoration process in step S151, one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed according to the value of the rendering process flag. The effect process flag can be provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is the initial value. The variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether or not the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the like transmitted from the main board 11 are received. The process includes a process of determining whether to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the display device 5 and a process of displaying a process of performing a demonstration effect (a customer waiting demonstration display). When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting processing is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display and various other staging operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, etc., and shifting a first hold display or a second hold display to activate The display area AHA includes a process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display, a process of determining various effects (for example, a main announcement effect), and the like. I have. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting processing in accordance with the timer value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Then, various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, variable display control of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol) is performed. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 controls the video signal (effect image) to be output to the image display device 5 and displayed on the screen based on the read control data (process data), and the effect sound signal to be sound-controlled. Various effects such as a control for outputting to the board 13 to output an effect sound from the speaker 8, a control for outputting an illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / blink the lamp 9, and a drive control for the movable role 173. Execute control.

  After performing such an effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of a decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or when a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, Then, the fixed decoration symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Also, without depending on the effect control command from the main board 11, the effect control board 12 can autonomously derive and display the determined decorative symbol and determine the variable display result. When the fixed decoration symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The waiting process per special figure includes a process of counting the number of times of ST (probable number of times) and a number of time savings, a process of updating the value of the effect number counter, a process of changing the game state according to the value of the effect number counter, and the like. Can be included. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to "4" when the stop symbol is the big hit symbol, and the stopped symbol is not the big hit symbol. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit start process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The big hit start process is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened, and a process of executing a fanfare effect or an effect executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened (for example, This includes processing for setting an effect corresponding to a normal song or an effect corresponding to a special song. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The processing during the round is executed when the special variable prize ball device 7 is in the open state, and the effect when the special variable prize ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, the effect corresponding to the normal music or the special music) And the effect to be executed when the special variable prize ball device 7 is in the closed state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or an effect corresponding to a special song) are set. Processing. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-round processing of step S176 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. This post-round processing is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state. When the special winning opening opening notification command is received from the main board 11, an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal music or an effect corresponding to a special music) Is performed, and the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5”. When a hit end designation command is received from the main board 11, an ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7".

  The post-big hit end processing in step S177 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. The post-big hit end processing is executed before the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is brought into the closed state, and performs the processing of executing the ending effect, the processing of setting the game state, and the setting of the number of times of ST (probable number of times) and the number of time reduction And the like. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the variable display start waiting process executed in step S170 of the effect control process process (step S75) shown in FIG. 26 will be described using FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start waiting process. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 27, first, effect CPU 120 determines whether or not a first change start command (or a second change start command) has been received (step S1000).

  If it is determined in step S1000 that the first change start command (or the second change start command) has not been received (step S1000; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. A determination is made (step S1002). The demonstration effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not a customer waiting demonstration display is being performed. When the demonstration effect flag is on (for example, value “1”), it indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is being performed, and when the demonstration effect flag is off (for example, value “0”). Indicates that the customer waiting demonstration display is not being performed. The value of the demonstration effect flag may be stored in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example.

If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is not on (step S1002; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004). If it is determined in step S1004 that the customer wait demonstration designation command has not been received (step S1004; NO), the variable display start wait process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1004 that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received (step S1004; YES), the demonstration effect flag is set to the on state (step S1006), and the demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is performed. The selected process data (effect control pattern) is selected (step S1008), and the effect control process timer is started (step S1010). As a result, a demonstration effect (display of a customer waiting demonstration) is started based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command.
Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process ends.
In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which, in the variable display start waiting process in step S170, whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received is determined as a condition for starting the demonstration effect. However, the demonstration effect is started. Conditions are not limited to this. For example, the demonstration effect may be started when a predetermined time has elapsed since the variable display was stopped. Alternatively, the demonstration effect may be started by detecting that the player is not in a gaming state by a sensor or the like.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1002; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined operation (for example, the stick controller 31A). It is determined whether or not there is a predetermined operation (e.g., a push button 31B or the like) (step S1012). If it is determined in step S1012 that there is no predetermined operation (step S1012; NO), effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process in step S170. That is, if a predetermined operation using the stick controller 31A or the like is not performed during the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect is continued.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1012 that there is a predetermined operation (step S1012; YES), effect control CPU 120 executes menu processing (step S1013). The menu processing in step S1013 is to display a menu on the image display device 5 and allow the player to perform an operation according to the menu content.
After executing the processing of step S1013, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting processing of step S170.

  If it is determined in step S1000 that the first change start command (or the second change start command) has been received (step S1000; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the demonstration effect flag is on. A determination is made (step S1022). If it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is on (step S1022; YES), that is, if the demonstration effect has already been performed, the demonstration effect flag is reset to the off state (step S1024). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S1026).

  After performing the process of step S1026, effect control CPU 120 sets the initial operation execution completed flag to an off state (step S1027). The initial operation execution completed flag is a flag that is turned on when the initial operation is executed in the process of step S1014, and is turned off when the variable display start waiting process of step S170 is completed. When the demonstration effect is executed, the initial operation of the movable auditors 173 and the like can be executed again. After executing the process of step S1027, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display start waiting process of step S170.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1022 that the demonstration effect flag is not in the ON state (step S1022; NO), the process of step S1024 is omitted (skipped), and the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the variable display start setting process. After the value is updated to "1" (step S1026), the variable display start waiting process ends.
This is the end of the description of the variable display start waiting process in step S170 with reference to FIG.

  Next, the details of the effect control backup processing in step S77 in FIG. 24 will be described using FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control backup process.

In the effect control backup process of step S77 in FIG. 28, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the backup condition is satisfied (step S771). If it is determined that the backup condition is satisfied (step S771; YES), effect control CPU 120 executes a backup process according to the backup condition (step S772), and ends the effect control backup process of step S772.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup condition is not satisfied (step S771; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect control backup process of step S772. That is, when the backup condition is not satisfied, the backup process in step S772 is not executed.
This is the end of the detailed description of the production control backup processing in step S77 using FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, details of the backup condition determined to be satisfied in step S771 of FIG. 28 and the backup process according to the backup condition executed in step S772 will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a backup method of backup target data.

  In FIG. 29, the first column of the illustrated table indicates a code indicating whether the backup method of the data to be backed up is a batch backup or a split backup. For example, A1, A2,... An indicate that the data to be backed up is data to be collectively backed up. .., Bn indicate that the data to be backed up is data to be divided and backed up.

  In FIG. 29, the second column of the illustrated table indicates the type of data to be backed up. For example, the data to be backed up includes “system data”, “power saving settings”, “rotation speed”, “number of big hits”, “number of consecutive chan”, “customization of actual machine”, “mission achievement status”, “production history” , "Game time" and the like.

  The “system data” is, for example, effect control data stored in the effect control data holding area 190 described with reference to FIG. The system data may include information based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 (see FIG. 3).

  The “power saving setting” is, for example, to hide the display screen of the image display device 5, lower (turn off) the sound output from the speaker 8, display that power saving is in progress, and the like during a customer waiting demonstration. This is a power saving setting to be set in the gaming machine 1. The power saving setting may be set, for example, by operating a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B shown in FIG. 2 by an employee of the hall before opening.

  The “number of rotations” is, for example, from when the player inputs a password to the gaming machine 1 and starts the game until the game is terminated and a two-dimensional code indicating the game result is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Is the number of times of variable display (the number of times of change) in which is counted. However, the number of rotations may be, for example, a variable number of display times counted after the big hit end processing.

  The “type jackpot count” is the number of jackpots counted for each jackpot type (for example, 16R probability change, 12R probability change, 8R probability change, 4R probability change, or 2R probability change). In addition, each big hit type may include a certain change / normal, a big hit effect, and the like. As the type of jackpot increases, the amount of data to be backed up increases accordingly.

  The “number of consecutive chans” is the number of consecutive chans in each of the predetermined number of hits in the past. The predetermined number of hits in the past is, for example, five hits in the past. The number of consecutive chans is stored in association with the number of consecutive chans after each of the past five large hits. However, the number of jackpots stored in association with the number of consecutive chans may be even greater. For example, the number of consecutive chans may be stored for all of today's big hits. When the number of big hits to be stored increases, the data amount of the number of consecutive channels to be backed up increases. Note that the number of consecutive chans may include a value such as a past maximum value or an average value for today.

  The “real machine customization” is, for example, data such as the effect mode of the gaming machine 1, the setting of the loudness of the sound output from the speaker 8, the brightness of the image display device 5, and the like set by the player. The effect mode set by the player determines an effect that can be selected by the player, for example, selection of a character of an effect image displayed on the image display device 5. The “actual machine customization” may be set, for example, by a player operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B shown in FIG. 2 before the game.

  “Mission achievement status” stores the achievement status of a predetermined mission. The mission is performed by executing a predetermined effect, such as "execution of super reach A", "big hit from pseudo consecutive effects", "movable character action", or the like, or when the gaming machine is in a predetermined state. Shall be achieved. There are a plurality of types of missions, and the achievement status is stored as a “mission achievement status” for each mission. The completed mission may be displayed to the player as a two-dimensional code after the game is over. The player may read the displayed two-dimensional code with a portable terminal owned by the player, register the accomplished mission in the server, and acquire a privilege image or the like according to the accomplished mission. Further, the player may acquire a password based on the accomplished mission from the server in which the mission is registered, and input the password as the above-mentioned “gaming machine customization” data to the gaming machine before starting the game.

  The “effect history” is a history of effects executed on the gaming machine, and is, for example, executed on a gaming machine capable of executing an effect such as a big hit when all the predetermined types of super reach effects are executed. This is the memory of the already-reached super-reach production. For example, a super-reach effect to be executed may be displayed on the image display device 5 and a mark (for example, a “done” mark) indicating that the super-reach effect has been executed may be displayed. .

  The “gaming time” is, for example, the elapsed time since the newly installed gaming machine. The effect performed by the gaming machine can be changed according to the gaming time.

  Also, in FIG. 29, the third column of the illustrated table indicates the start condition of the backup process used to determine whether or not the backup condition described in step S771 of FIG. 28 is satisfied.

  For example, the backup condition of “system data”, “power saving setting”, and “customization of actual device” is “when data is updated”. Therefore, when the backup data of each of “system data”, “power saving setting”, and “customization of the actual device” is updated, it is determined that the backup condition of each backup data is satisfied, and the backup process is executed. (Step S772). “At the time of data update” is, for example, a time at which the data related to the power saving setting or the customization of the actual device is updated in the process of step S1013 in FIG.

  As for the “rotational speed”, the backup process is executed on the assumption that the backup condition is satisfied at the “change start time”. “At the start of the change” is, for example, when the variable display start setting process is executed in the process of step S171 in FIG.

  In addition, the backup process is performed on the “type big hit number” and “number of consecutive chan” assuming that the backup condition is satisfied at the “big hit start time”. The “at the start of the big hit” is, for example, when the big hit start processing is executed in the processing of step S174 in FIG.

  In the “mission achievement status”, the backup process is executed on the assumption that the backup condition is satisfied at the “mission achievement”. “At the time of mission achievement” is, for example, when a predetermined mission such as “execution of super reach A” is achieved.

  In addition, the backup process is performed on the “effect history” and the “game time”, assuming that the backup condition is satisfied at “every interruption”. The “every interruption” is, for example, when the effect control backup processing in step S77 is executed every time the timer interruption flag is turned on in the processing in step S72 in FIG.

As described above, the backup condition differs for each backup target data, and each backup target data is backed up when the backup condition is satisfied (Step S771 in FIG. 28; YES).
In the present embodiment, the satisfaction of the backup condition is determined based on the effect control backup process (step S77) when it is determined that there is an interrupt process that is periodically executed (step S72; YES). Therefore, the establishment of all the backup conditions occurs periodically.

In FIG. 29, the fourth column of the illustrated table indicates whether the backup method of the backup target data described in the first column is a batch backup or a split backup.
Here, the batch backup is a process of backing up (copying) the backup target data once in one interrupt process (step S72). In this embodiment, even when the multiplicity described later is two or more and a plurality of copies are performed by a plurality of interrupt processes, it may be called a batch backup. The symbols A1, A2,... An in the first column indicate that the data to be backed up is data to be collectively backed up.
The split backup is a process of backing up (copying) the backup target data once in a plurality of interrupt processes (step S72). Bn in the first column indicate that the data to be backed up is data to be divided and backed up.

  That is, when the backup condition that occurs periodically is satisfied (for example, after updating the data such as “power saving setting” in FIG. 29), the gaming machine 1 performs the interrupt process (FIG. ), The first information (for example, “system data” in FIG. 29) when the backup condition is determined to be satisfied in the process in step S771 in FIG. Or specific information such as “power saving setting”) in a batch (the batch backup shown in FIG. 31 or FIG. 32) and a second backup when a periodically occurring backup condition is satisfied. (For example, “number of rotations” and “number of types of big hits” in FIG. 29) are divided and backed up. It is intended and a flop treatment (split backup processing shown in any one of FIGS. 33 to 37).

  In the split backup processing, the load of the backup processing of the second information can be distributed, and in the batch backup processing, the backup of the first information can be completed at every interruption. Note that the first information can be important backup target data. Important backup target data is, for example, effect control data for restoring the effect of the gaming machine, such as “system data”, or data that requires setting work, such as “power saving setting”. Further, the second information can be backup target data having a large data amount.

  In FIG. 29, the fifth to sixth columns of the illustrated table show the method of the backup process in step S772 in FIG. The fifth column shows a dividing method when the backup processing is a divided backup. The sixth column shows the multiplicity of backup.

  The division method sets the number of divisions of the data to be backed up. For example, the method of dividing the data to be backed up is “customized real machine” (B4) is set to twice. That is, the backup of the actual machine customization data is completed by two interrupts. By setting the number of divisions, the load of the backup processing can be distributed, and the backup processing can be completed with a predetermined number of interrupts (within a predetermined time since the interrupt processing occurs every predetermined time). Become.

  In addition, the method of dividing the backup effect data into “effect history” (B6) is set for each 100 KB (byte). In other words, the data of the production history is divided into 100 KB units, and the backup is completed by the number of interrupts corresponding to the data amount. For example, when the data amount of the production history is 450 KB, the backup is completed by five interrupts. By setting the amount of backup data per time, the load of backup processing can be made constant.

  In addition, the division method such as “number of rotations” and “number of types of big hits” is set to “automatic” for backup target data. When the division method is automatic, for example, the number of divisions may be set according to the data amount of the data to be backed up. In addition, the division method is “automatic”, and the number of divisions and the amount of data to be backed up once may be appropriately changed according to the load state of the effect control CPU 120.

The backup multiplicity is the number of backups of the same backup target data to the backup destination storage area. For example, when the multiplicity is 1, the backup target data is backed up once. At the multiplicity of 2, the backup target data is backed up twice.
The type of the storage device at the backup destination may be the same as or different from the type of the storage device at the backup source. For example, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the RAM 122 has a battery backup area (an area in which stored contents are held by a battery) and an area that is not backed up by a battery. The backup target data stored in the RAM 122 that is not backed up by a battery may be backed up so as to be copied to a battery backup area of the RAM 122 as a backup destination. Further, the backup target data stored in the RAM 122 that is not backed up by the battery may be stored in another type of storage device such as a nonvolatile memory or a hard disk drive as a backup destination. The backup destination may be designated (set) in advance. For example, in the case of a backup having a multiplicity of 2, two backup locations may be designated: a battery backup area of the RAM 122 and a hard disk drive.
By increasing the multiplicity, redundancy (availability) can be improved.

  In FIG. 29, the seventh column of the illustrated table indicates a verification method for verifying whether or not the backup processing has been correctly performed, which is performed in step S1512 described later with reference to FIG. The verification method is, for example, error detection. When the verification method is error detection, the effect control CPU 120 calculates the parity data of the backup target data and executes the data verification, for example. When the verification method is a majority decision in addition to error detection, the effect control CPU 120 calculates parity data, compares data in a plurality of storage areas that are multiplexed and stores the same information, and performs a plurality of storage operations. Verification is performed to determine that backup processing has been correctly performed on a predetermined number of storage areas in the areas. If the verification result is OK, a recovery process is performed to recover the information based on the information stored in the storage area that has been correctly backed up. For example, when the verification results of a plurality of storage areas are the same, it can be determined that the respective storage areas have been correctly backed up. When the verification results of a plurality of storage areas are different, for example, when the verification results of the majority of the storage areas are the same, the data of the majority of the storage areas having the same verification result is correctly backed up as a predetermined number. When it is determined that the processing has been performed (judgment by majority decision), recovery processing for recovering information is performed based on the information stored in the storage area that has been correctly backed up. This makes it possible to recover highly reliable information.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, a case where it is determined whether or not backup processing has been correctly performed by majority vote is exemplified. However, the “predetermined number of storage areas” is not limited to the number of storage areas that store the same information. It may be a predetermined fixed value. For example, when the number of storage areas storing the same information is 4 (multiplicity 4), if the verification results of two or more storage areas are the same, it may be determined that the backup processing has been correctly performed.

Further, when there are a plurality of storage areas for storing the same information, verification is sequentially performed for each of the plurality of storage areas, and when the verification result of the verified storage area is first determined to be correct, the backup processing is correctly performed. It may be determined that the operation has been performed. When it is confirmed that the storage area whose verification result is correct exists, it is determined that the verification of the backup data is OK, so that highly reliable information can be recovered and quick recovery processing can be performed. Can be.
In this embodiment, an error detection using a block code such as a parity code is exemplified as a method for verifying each storage area. However, the error detection method is not limited to this. For example, error detection using a hash function is performed. You may do so.

The backup condition and backup method for each backup target data described with reference to FIG. 29 may be changeable. By making the backup conditions and the like changeable, the backup process can be flexibly changed for the data to be backed up. For example, when the importance of certain data to be backed up is high, the frequency and multiplicity of backup processing can be increased. To reduce the load of the backup process, it is possible to set a split backup process or reduce the multiplicity. Further, even when the data amount of the backup target data changes depending on the gaming state, the load of the backup process can be adjusted.
29, the backup condition determined to be satisfied in step S771 of FIG. 28 and the detailed description of the backup processing according to the backup condition are ended.

  Next, the backup data restoration process in step S151 in the process in step S75 in FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the backup data restoration process.

  In the backup data restoration process of step S151 in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a power failure restoration designation command has been received (step S1511). The power outage restoration designation command is the power outage restoration designation command 9200 (H) described with reference to FIG. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the power failure restoration designation command has been received in the processing of step S515 in FIG. 25, and stores the power failure restoration designation command in the power failure restoration designation command storage area in the processing of step S516. In the process of step S1511, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the power failure restoration designation command has been received in step S1511 when the stored power failure restoration designation command is stored in the power failure restoration designation command storage area.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the backup data restoration process is executed when a power failure restoration designation command is received is illustrated, but the execution of the backup data restoration process is limited to when the power failure restoration designation command is received. Not something. For example, when the gaming machine is initialized by a reset operation, the backup data restoration process may be executed by receiving an initialization designation command (E0XX (H)). When the backup data restoration process is executed by receiving the initialization designation command, the EXT data of the initialization designation command (E0XX (H)) may include information on whether to reset or restore the backup target data.

  In the process of step S1511, when it is determined that the power failure restoration designation command has not been received (step S1511; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the backup data restoration process of step S151.

  On the other hand, in the process of step S1511, when it is determined that the power failure recovery designation command has been received (step S1511; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the verification of the backup data is OK (step S1512). . The verification of the backup data is determined by a verification method predetermined for each backup target data in the verification method described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 29, in “system data”, “rotation speed”, “type jackpot frequency”, and “number of consecutive chan”, a predetermined number of storage areas for storing the same information is used. The majority decision processing is exemplified as the restoration processing for restoring information based on the information stored in the storage area on which the backup processing has been correctly performed when it is determined that the backup processing has been correctly performed on the storage area. This makes it possible to recover highly reliable information.

  In the process of step S1512, when it is determined that the verification of the backup data is OK (step S1512; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the data recovery process using the data stored in the storage area that has been correctly backed up. Is performed (step S1513). By performing the data restoration process, the data to be backed up can be restored to the state before the power failure.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the verification of the backup data is not OK (step S1512; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs a data restoration process using the initial data (step S1514). The initial data is stored, for example, in the ROM 121, and is read out in the initialization processing (step S71) and set in the RAM 122. That is, even when the backup processing is not performed correctly, the data recovery is performed using the initial data in the recovery from the power failure.

After executing the processing of step S1513 or step S1514, the effect control CPU 120 ends the backup data restoration processing of step S151.
This is the end of the description of the backup data restoration processing in step S151 using FIG.

  Next, the details of the batch backup process and the split backup process described in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, the storage area of the backup destination (copy destination) is provided in the battery backup area of the RAM 122. The storage areas shown in FIGS. 31 to 37 indicate the backup destination area (the backup source area is not shown). FIGS. 31 to 37 show (A) to (F) in which the effect control backup process (step S77) described in FIG. 24 is executed for each interruption, and the state of the storage area of the backup destination changes. It is shown that it will continue. The hatching shown in the storage area in each figure indicates that the data to be backed up has been written to that storage area.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a first example of the batch backup process. In the first example of the batch backup processing, a case where the data to be backed up is backed up at a multiplicity of 3 by one interruption is shown. FIG. 31 shows an example of a backup method of “system data” (A1) in FIG. 29, for example.

  In FIG. 31A, it is assumed that the backup destination storage area has three copy areas of the areas 11 to 15, the areas 21 to 25, and the areas 31 to 35 in the RAM 122. It is assumed that the backup target data has a data amount that can be stored in one copy area (for example, areas 11 to 15). FIG. 31A shows a storage area in a state before storing backup target data. 32 to 37, illustration of a storage area in a state before storing backup target data is omitted.

  FIG. 31B shows that the same data has been copied to three copy areas, areas 11 to 15, areas 21 to 25, and areas 31 to 35, by one interruption. That is, the embodiment shown in FIG. 31 indicates that the data to be backed up (at a multiplicity of 3) is collectively backed up in three copy areas in the effect control backup process (step S77) in one interruption. By performing batch backup to three copy areas by one interruption, for example, availability of important backup target data can be increased.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the batch backup process. In the second example of the batch backup processing, a case is shown in which data to be backed up is backed up at a multiplicity of 3 with three interruptions. FIG. 32 shows another example of the method of backing up “system data” (A1) in FIG. 29, for example. In the present embodiment, the case where all the data to be backed up is copied by one interruption is referred to as “batch backup”. That is, when all the backup target data is copied to one copy area by one interruption, when the multiplicity is 2 or more, the copy of the backup target data is repeated for the multiplicity.

  FIG. 32A shows that the backup target data is collectively backed up in the copy area 1 of the areas 11 to 15 by the first interruption. FIG. 32B shows that the backup target data is collectively backed up in the copy area 2 of the areas 21 to 25 by the second interruption. Further, FIG. 32C shows that the backup target data is collectively backed up in the copy area 3 of the areas 31 to 35 by the third interruption.

  The first example of the batch backup process of FIG. 31 and the second example of the batch backup process of FIG. 32 are common in that the batch backup process with the multiplicity of 3 is performed. In the example of (1), backup processing is performed on three copy areas by one interrupt processing, whereas the second example of batch backup processing is that backup processing is sequentially performed on three copy areas by three interrupt processing. different. For example, when the data amount of the data to be backed up is small or when the frequency of updating the data to be backed up is high, the first example of the batch backup processing in which the backup processing is completed by one interruption can be applied. Further, when the data amount of the backup target data is large or when the frequency of the backup target data is low, the second example of the batch backup processing in which the load of the backup processing is small by one interruption can be applied. . In the first example or the second example of the batch backup processing, for example, any of the examples may be selected in the setting of the backup method for each backup target data described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a first example of the split backup processing. In the first example of the split backup processing, a case is shown in which the data to be backed up is backed up at a multiplicity of 3 with six interrupts. FIGS. 33 to 37 show another example of the backup method of the "rotation speed" (B1), the "number of big hits" (B2), or the "number of consecutive chan" (B3) in FIG. In this embodiment, the case where the data to be backed up is copied by a plurality of interrupts is referred to as “split backup”. By copying the data to be backed up by a plurality of interrupts, the load of the backup process can be distributed.
In the present embodiment, the backup processing shown in FIG. 32 has been described as an example of the batch backup (second example), but the backup processing shown in FIG. 32 may be an example of the split backup. That is, the divided backup may include a case where the process of backing up all the data to be backed up in one copy area by one interruption is performed for each interruption.

  FIG. 33A shows that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in a part of the copy area 1 of the areas 11 to 13 by the first interruption. FIG. 33B shows that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in the remaining storage areas 14 and 15 of the copy area 1 by the second interruption. That is, in the first example of the divided backup processing, the first copy of the data to be backed up is completed in two times as shown in FIGS. 33 (A) and (B). Similarly, FIG. 33C shows that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in a part of the copy area 2 of the areas 21 to 23 at the third interruption, and FIG. At the second interruption, the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in the rest of the copy area 2 of the areas 24 and 25. FIG. 33 (E) shows that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in a part of the copy area 3 of the areas 31 to 33 at the fifth interruption, and FIG. 33 (F) shows the sixth interruption. Indicates that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in the rest of the copy area 3 in the areas 34 to 35.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the split backup processing. The second example of the divided backup process is the same as the first example of the divided backup process described with reference to FIG. 33 in that data to be backed up is backed up at a multiplicity of 3 with six interrupts. However, in the first example of the divided backup processing, the storage area of the backup destination is the RAM 122 that is the same storage device, whereas in the second example of the divided backup processing, the storage area of the backup destination is stored in a different storage device. The difference is that certain RAMs 122a to 122c are used. By setting the storage area of the backup destination to a different storage device, the load on one storage device can be distributed. In this embodiment, the case where the same type of storage devices RAM 122a to 122c are used as different storage devices has been described. However, the storage device may be any of a RAM, a hard disk drive, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), and the like. May be combined.

  In FIGS. 34A to 34F, the first copy of the data to be backed up is completed twice in the same manner as in FIGS. 33A to 33F. FIG. 34A shows that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in a part of the copy area 1 of the areas 11 to 13 in the first interrupt, and FIG. 34B shows the second interrupt. Indicates that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up to the remaining storage areas 14 and 15 of the copy area 1. FIG. 34C shows that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in a part of the copy area 2 of the areas 21 to 23 in the third interruption, and FIG. 34D shows the fourth interruption. Indicates that the backup target data is divided and backed up in the rest of the copy area 2 of the areas 24 and 25. FIG. 34 (E) shows that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in a part of the copy area 3 of the areas 31 to 33 at the fifth interruption, and FIG. 34 (F) shows the sixth interruption. Indicates that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in the rest of the copy area 3 in the areas 34 to 35.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a third example of the split backup processing. In the third example of the divided backup processing, the data to be backed up is backed up at the multiplicity of 3 by five interrupts. In the third example of the divided backup processing, the same backup target data is written into one storage area for each of the copy areas 1 to 3 by one interruption. By writing the same data to be backed up, it is possible to reduce the load of reading the write source data.

  FIG. 35A shows that the same interrupt target data is written to the area 11 of the copy area 1, the area 21 of the copy area 2, and the area 31 of the copy area 3 by the first interruption. Similarly, in FIG. 35B, the same interruption target data is written to the area 12 of the copy area 1, the area 22 of the copy area 2, and the area 32 of the copy area 3 by the second interruption. In FIG. 35C, the same backup target data is written to the area 13 of the copy area 1, the area 23 of the copy area 2, and the area 33 of the copy area 3 at the third interruption. In FIG. 35D, the same backup target data is written to the area 14 of the copy area 1, the area 24 of the copy area 2, and the area 34 of the copy area 3 at the fourth interruption. FIG. 35E shows the fifth interruption, in which the same backup target data is written to the area 15 of the copy area 1, the area 25 of the copy area 2, and the area 35 of the copy area 3.

FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a fourth example of the split backup processing. In the fourth example of the divided backup processing, as in the third example of the divided backup processing, the data to be backed up is backed up at the multiplicity of 3 by five interruptions. That is, also in the fourth example of the divided backup processing, the same backup target data is written into one storage area for each of the copy areas 1 to 3 by one interruption. By writing the same data to be backed up, it is possible to reduce the load of reading the write source data.
On the other hand, in the third example of the divided backup processing, the storage area of the backup destination is the RAM 122 that is the same storage device, whereas in the fourth example of the divided backup processing, the storage area of the backup destination is different storage device. The difference is that certain RAMs 122a to 122c are used. By setting the storage area of the backup destination to a different storage device, the load on one storage device can be distributed. The storage device at the backup destination may be any combination of a RAM, a hard disk drive, an EEPROM, and the like.

  FIG. 36A shows that the same interruption target data is written to the area 11 of the copy area 1, the area 21 of the copy area 2, and the area 31 of the copy area 3 by the first interruption. Similarly, in FIG. 36B, the same backup target data is written to the area 12 of the copy area 1, the area 22 of the copy area 2, and the area 32 of the copy area 3 by the second interruption. In FIG. 36C, the same interruption target data is written to the area 13 of the copy area 1, the area 23 of the copy area 2, and the area 33 of the copy area 3 at the third interruption. In FIG. 36D, the same backup target data is written in the area 14 of the copy area 1, the area 24 of the copy area 2, and the area 34 of the copy area 3 in the fourth interruption. In FIG. 36E, the same backup target data is written to the area 15 of the copy area 1, the area 25 of the copy area 2, and the area 35 of the copy area 3 at the fifth interruption.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating a fifth example of the split backup processing. In the fifth example of the divided backup processing, the data to be backed up is backed up at the multiplicity of 3 by four interruptions. In the fifth example of the divided backup process, the backup target data is copied across a plurality of storage areas by one interruption. By copying the data to be backed up over a plurality of storage areas, the load of the backup processing can be distributed.

FIG. 37A shows that the data to be backed up is divided and backed up in the areas 11 to 13 which are a part of the copy area 1 by the first interruption. FIG. 37 (B) shows the second interruption, in which the data to be backed up is divided into areas 14 to 15 which are the remaining storage areas of copy area 1 and areas 21 to 23 which are a part of copy area 2. Is backed up. By writing the data to be backed up across the copy area 1 and the copy area 2, the data to be written into one copy area even when the same data amount is written as in the second example of the batch backup processing described in FIG. The amount can be reduced, and the load of backup processing is distributed. Similarly, FIG. 37 (C) shows the third interruption in which the data to be backed up spans the remaining storage areas 24 to 25 of the copy area 2 and the areas 31 to 33 which are a part of the copy area 3. Is divided and backed up. FIG. 37D shows that, at the fourth interruption, the data to be backed up is divided and backed up to the remaining storage areas 34 to 35 of the copy area 3.
In the fifth example of the split backup process, the first copy of the data to be backed up is completed in two times (A) and (B). Further, the second copy of the data to be backed up is completed in two times (B) and (C). Further, the third copy of the data to be backed up is completed in two times (C) and (D).
This concludes the description of the details of the batch backup process and the split backup process with reference to FIGS.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, and the like. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (1) For example, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and collectively backs up first information collectively when a periodically generated backup condition is satisfied. By performing a backup process and a split backup process of dividing and backing up the second information when a periodically generated backup condition is satisfied, the load of the backup process is dispersed and the first information is Has described the case where the backup can be completed when the backup condition is satisfied, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a description has been given of a case in which a backup condition that occurs “periodically” is satisfied as a condition for executing the batch backup process or the split backup process. You may. That is, in the present embodiment, the case where the backup process is performed based on the interrupt process that occurs at a predetermined interval has been described as an example. However, the timing of the backup process is based on, for example, a CPU event that occurs irregularly. Is also good. For example, the backup processing may be executed when the processing load of the effect control CPU 120 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined value.

  In the present embodiment, the first information and the second information are described with reference to FIG. 29. The gaming machine 1 determines whether predetermined backup target data is the first information or the second information. May be changed depending on the game state.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the above (1), the same information is stored in a plurality of storage areas in at least one of the batch backup processing and the divided backup processing. By doing so, a case where highly reliable information can be recovered has been described, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the present embodiment, as a case where data is stored in a plurality of storage areas, a case where data to be backed up is respectively stored in parallel from a backup source to a copy area 1 to a copy area 3 as backup destinations is exemplified. Data may be copied to another backup destination based on the data copied (stored) at a predetermined backup destination. For example, as a storage device that operates at high speed in an area where data is copied first (primary backup area), a large-capacity storage that operates at low speed in an area where secondary backup is performed based on data stored in the primary backup area. The device may be stored in a plurality of storage areas in series. For copying data from the primary backup area to the secondary backup area, a control device for data transfer may be used instead of the effect control CPU 120. " By performing the primary backup once at a high speed, the load of the backup processing of the effect control CPU 120 can be reduced.

  (3) Also, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to (2), it is determined that the backup processing has been correctly performed in a predetermined number of storage areas out of the plurality of storage areas storing the same information. At this time, a case has been described where highly reliable information can be restored by performing a restoration process of restoring information based on information stored in a storage area that has been correctly backed up. The gaming machine is not limited to this.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a case has been described in which, when it is determined whether or not backup processing has been correctly performed in a predetermined number of storage areas, data verification is performed on the entire backed up data. Data verification may be performed for a part of the data. For example, when verifying data backed up in the copy area 1 shown in FIG. 33 or the like, only data in the storage area 15 of the copy area 1 may be verified. When the last area stored in the copy area is correctly stored, it is considered that the entire data of the copy area 1 is correctly backed up, thereby reducing the processing load of the data verification (step S1512). Can be reduced.

  (4) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), if there is a storage area which is correctly backed up among a plurality of storage areas storing the same information. When it is determined, by performing the recovery process of recovering the information based on the information stored in the storage area that has been correctly backed up, it is possible to recover highly reliable information and to perform a quick recovery process. Although the case where it can be described has been described, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

  (5) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4), the divided backup process is performed by a condition that a periodically generated backup condition is satisfied once. The case has been described in which the storage of information in one of the plurality of storage areas is completed, thereby distributing the load of the backup processing. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4), the divided backup processing is performed by satisfying a plurality of backup conditions that occur periodically. A case has been described in which the storage of information in one of the plurality of storage areas is completed, thereby distributing the load of the backup process. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  (7) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4), the divided backup processing is performed by a condition that a periodically generated backup condition is satisfied once. A case has been described in which information is stored in a plurality of storage areas of the plurality of storage areas, whereby the load of backup processing can be distributed. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this. Not something.

  (8) In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), the first information may be set by an operation unit provided in the gaming machine. A case has been described in which the setting information is reliably backed up by the information, and the setting information need not be reset, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this.

  Further, the program and data for realizing the present embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and The distribution may be adopted by pre-installing in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  In addition, the game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded through a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, in order to notify the production control microcomputer of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, a 1 Although the example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the microcomputer for game control uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before (2 stops) is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after the stop may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing is selected by the microcomputer for effect control. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, whereby the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In each of the above embodiments, the “ratio” has a relationship such as, for example, A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the ratios are different (that is, the case where one is allocated 100% and the other is allocated 0%).

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 do not depart from the spirit of the present invention. , And can be arbitrarily changed and modified.

  Also, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine in which a game ball is paid out to a player as a prize, and the player fires the paid out gaming ball in a game area to play a game. The game score used for the game is given by using the frequency which is the game value of the size specified from the record information of the game recording medium such as a game card or a membership card, and the given game score or game is given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a gaming score given by a prize by the player.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine has been described. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type gaming machine in which a game medium such as a ball is enclosed and a point is awarded when a condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the gaming machine controlled to be in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game based on the determination of the probable change big hit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable prize ball device in which a predetermined variable prize area is provided (a variable variable prize ball device may be provided in only one special variable prize sphere device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided. A probability change area may be provided in a part of the device), the probability change is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game The configuration shown in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine controlled to be in the probable change state after the end.

  A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable based on the passage of the game medium provided in the start area provided in the game area and deriving and displaying a display result; When the predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, the gaming machine is controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. However, when the gaming score is not 0, the gaming score is used in the gaming machine. The game is performed by hitting the game ball enclosed in the game area, the game score is subtracted according to the shot of the game ball, and the game score is set according to the game ball winning in the prize area provided in the game area. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds. Such a gaming machine has a game recording medium insertion slot for inserting a game recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of a game value usable for addition of a game score is recorded, and a game recording medium. A game recording medium processing means for reading recorded information recorded on the game recording medium inserted into the medium insertion slot may be provided.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols each of which is identifiable and derives and displays a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result has been described. Not limited. For example, a fluctuating special symbol may be different from a fixed special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result. In other words, a fixed special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result may not be included in a plurality of types of special symbols that fluctuate.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of decorative symbols each of which can be identified, and derives and displays a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result has been described. Not limited. For example, a fancy decoration design that fluctuates and a fixed decoration design that is derived and displayed as a variable display result may be different. In other words, the fixed decorative symbols derived and displayed as the variable display result may not be included in the plurality of types of decorative symbols that fluctuate.

  In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. If a combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player, a slot capable of executing a game (game) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. The present invention is also applicable to machines (for example, slot machines equipped with one or more of a big bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.)).

  For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, and a backup condition that occurs periodically (for example, a backup condition in an interrupt process executed by a CPU for effect control of the slot machine) is satisfied. And a batch backup process for batch backup of the first information and a split backup process for dividing and backing up the second information when a periodically generated backup condition is satisfied. Machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... First start winning storage memory display area 5HR ... Second start winning memory display area 5H ... Start winning Memory display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First starting port switch 22B ... Second starting port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124: random number circuit 105, 125: I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A determination unit configured to determine whether the first information or the second information has been updated in the interrupt processing that is periodically executed,
When the determination unit determines that the first information has been updated, a batch backup process of backing up the data related to the first information by one storage process ;
When the determination unit determines that the second information has been updated, a split backup process of backing up the data related to the second information by a plurality of storage processes ;
Is executable,
The second information is information having a larger data amount than the first information,
Said first information, Ri setting information der settable by the operation means provided in the gaming machine,
It has multiple backup areas to back up the same information,
By one storage process in the split backup process, it is possible to store a part of the second information in a part of one backup area in a plurality of the backup areas,
By the predetermined number of times of the storage processing in the divided backup processing, backup of all of the second information in one backup area is completed,
As the storage process is performed, all backups of the second information in the respective backup areas of the plurality of backup areas are sequentially completed ,
A gaming machine that performs a recovery process based on information in a plurality of the backup areas .