JP6661252B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that retains information related to game control for a predetermined period even when power supply is stopped, and is capable of returning based on the information when power supply is started.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a notification about a big hit game is made during a big hit game. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, notification of the number of rounds of a jackpot game, and notification of the number of gaming balls that have won a special winning opening during a jackpot game are performed.

JP 2004-65809 A

  By the way, the above-mentioned gaming machine is provided with a configuration in which the power supply is stopped due to, for example, a power failure and the like, and when the power supply is started thereafter, the power is restored based on the backup information. In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, for example, notification of a jackpot game is restarted based on the backup information. However, the jackpot game is a game in which many prize balls are usually obtained, and is a game directly related to the player's profit. For this reason, it is preferable that the notification after return in the case of returning during the big hit game due to the stoppage of the power supply is of a content that does not cause the player to doubt, and if the player is doubted, trouble will occur. Becomes a factor.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem existing in the conventional technology, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing a return in consideration of a player.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a main control unit, a sub-control unit that performs control based on control information transmitted from the main control unit, and a display unit that performs display, and power supply is stopped. In a gaming machine that retains information relating to game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply is started, the control information includes the power recovery information and the big hit when the power supply is started. When there is round information on a round game constituting a game, and when the game returns to the big hit game, the main control means transmits the power restoration information to the sub control means when power supply is started, and thereafter, , when a new round of the game is started, the round information is adapted to transmit to said sub-control means, said auxiliary control means performs the notification process regarding the return, the larger those In the notifying process when returning to the game, the return screen is displayed on the display means in response to the reception of the power restoration information, and after the return, the big hit game is triggered in response to the first reception of the round information. Is displayed on the display unit, and the sub-control unit performs an advantage notification process regarding a period in which an advantageous state is given to the player. In the advantage notification process, Information indicating a period during which the advantageous state is provided is displayed on the display unit, and in the advantage notification process when returning to the advantageous state, information indicating the period during which the advantageous state is provided is displayed on the display unit. restricts be displayed, the big hit when returning the last round game of the round game constituting the game, during the return in the last round game dedicated It is summarized as the display screen is prevented appear.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a main control unit, a sub-control unit that performs control based on control information transmitted from the main control unit, and a display unit that performs display, and power supply is stopped. Even when the power supply is started, the information on the game control is retained for a predetermined period, and when the power supply is started, the information can be returned based on the power recovery information on the game control, and during the big hit game, a specific one of the round games constituting the big hit game is specified. In a gaming machine in which the winning probability of a jackpot lottery after the end of a jackpot game can be set to a high probability state by a game ball entering a specific area in a round game, the control information includes prize ball information on award balls and The power recovery information and the round information on the round game, and the sub-control means, which has received the prize ball information during the big hit game, executes the big hit game While the special effect is executed, when returning during the big hit game, the execution of the special effect based on the prize ball information is limited in the returned big hit game, and when returning during the big hit game, the main control is performed. The means transmits the power restoration information to the sub-control means when power supply is started, and thereafter transmits the round information to the sub-control means when a new round game is started. In the case of returning during the big hit game, the sub-control means having received the power recovery information displays a return screen on the display means based on the power recovery information, and after returning, the first round information The sub-control means that has received the display on the display means, the return-only display screen that allows the discrimination that the big hit game is being played, is displayed, the return-only display screen is A specific round game, the jackpot and different round game from said specific round game of the round game constituting the game, in different Ri, when returning the last round game of the round game constituting the jackpot gaming, the The gist is that a display screen dedicated to the return is not displayed in the last round game .

A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a main control unit, a sub-control unit that performs control based on control information transmitted from the main control unit, and a display unit that performs display, and power supply is stopped. Even when the power supply is started, the information on the game control is retained for a predetermined period, and when the power supply is started, the information can be returned based on the power recovery information on the game control, and during the big hit game, a specific one of the round games constituting the big hit game is specified. In a gaming machine in which the winning probability of a jackpot lottery after the end of a jackpot game can be set to a high probability state by a game ball entering a specific area in a round game, the control information includes prize ball information on award balls and The power recovery information and the round information on the round game, and the sub-control means, which has received the prize ball information during the big hit game, executes the big hit game While executing the special effect, when returning during the jackpot game, the execution of the special effect based on the prize ball information in the restored jackpot game is limited, and when returning during the jackpot game, the main control is performed. The means transmits the power restoration information to the sub-control means when power supply is started, and thereafter transmits the round information to the sub-control means when a new round game is started. In the case of returning during the big hit game, the sub-control means having received the power recovery information displays a return screen on the display means based on the power recovery information, and after returning, the first round information The sub-control means that has received the display on the display means, the return-only display screen that allows the discrimination that the big hit game is being played, is displayed, the return-only display screen is A specific round game, the jackpot and different round game from said specific round game of the round game constituting the game, in different Ri, when returning the last round game of the round game constituting the jackpot gaming, the The gist is that a display screen dedicated to the return is not displayed in the last round game .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize the return considering the player.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. The front view of a game board. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of a big hit game. The schematic diagram which shows the flow which a main control board and a sub control board start, and a return screen. The schematic diagram which shows the flow which returns from a big hit game (opening). (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the effect performed during a big hit game. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a winning ball designation command. The flowchart which shows a process during a big hit. FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the board of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape in a front view is defined. In the gaming area YBa, a game ball launched by a player operating a firing handle HD arranged on the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided to flow down. An effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH as display means is provided substantially at the center of the game area YBa. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various effects using images, such as a symbol change game using a decorative symbol (effect symbol). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La for performing a light emitting effect. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 or on the game board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various sounds such as sound effects and music and performs sound effects.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a plurality of prize holes (ball entrances) into which game balls can enter are arranged in the game area YBa of the game board YB. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, a large winning opening 14, and ordinary winning openings 15a and 15b.

  The first starting port 12 is a winning port through which a game ball is inserted when the starting condition of the symbol changing game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11, and is always opened so that a game ball can enter. The first starting port 12 is provided with a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB. The ball path detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 12. A sensor (starting sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The second starting port 13 is a winning port through which a game ball is inserted when the starting condition of the symbol changing game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located below the first starting port 12. The second starting port 13 allows the game ball to enter or to enter when the opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 16 performs an opening operation when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when an ordinary symbol is won). Opened for easy access. On the other hand, the second starting port 13 is closed such that the opening and closing blades 16 perform the closing operation so that the game balls cannot enter or are difficult to enter. The opening / closing blade 16 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the actuator that operates the opening and closing blade 16 is the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the second starting port 13, and a game ball that has entered the second starting port 13 is provided in the ball path. A sensor for detecting (a start sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The special winning opening 14 is a winning opening in which a game ball is inserted when the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this embodiment, the special winning opening 14 is located in a region to the right of the game region YBa. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment has a state in which a game ball guided down the game area YBa toward the special winning opening 14 is guided to the special winning opening 14 and a state in which the gaming ball is not guided to the special winning opening 14. There is provided a guide member 17 which can assume a guide state. For this reason, the special winning opening 14 is in a state where entering of the game ball is allowed when the guiding member 17 can be in the guiding state, and when the guiding member 17 can be in the non-guiding state. The ball is not allowed to enter. The guide member 17 operates by receiving power from an actuator (such as a solenoid or a motor). In this embodiment, the actuator for operating the guide member 17 is the big winning solenoid SOL2 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 14 in the ball passage. A sensor (count sensor CS3 shown in FIG. 3) is provided.

  The jackpot game is performed a plurality of times in a round game in which a game ball is allowed to enter the special winning opening 14 with a predetermined maximum number of rounds as an upper limit. In one round game, the guide member 17 operates in a predetermined operation mode. One round game ends when the number of balls entered during the round game or the elapsed time of the round game satisfies the end condition of the round game. In this embodiment, the number of entered balls satisfying the condition for ending the round game is “8 balls”, and the elapsed time of the round game satisfying the condition for ending the round game is “25 seconds”.

  When a big hit game is generated, an opening time is set before the first round game starts, and an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. When a big hit game is generated, an ending time is set when the final round game ends, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

  The normal winning openings 15a and 15b are winning openings for allowing game balls to enter when satisfying conditions for paying out prize balls. In this embodiment, the normal winning openings 15a and 15b are located in a left area and a right area of the gaming area YBa, respectively. The normal winning openings 15a and 15b are always open so that game balls can enter.

  The left normal winning opening 15a is located at a position where a game ball fired mainly at the first starting opening 12 can enter the ball, and a game ball fired at the large winning opening 14 cannot enter the ball. In position. In this embodiment, a plurality of normal winning openings 15a are provided in the left area. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding a game ball that has entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to each of the normal winning holes 15a on the left side. A sensor (normal sensor HS1 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball is provided. The ball passage connected to the normal winning opening 15a on the left is constituted by a plurality of branch passages for receiving game balls entering each normal winning opening 15a and a collective passage for receiving game balls guided through each branch passage. The single common sensor HS1 is disposed in the collecting passage.

  The right normal winning opening 15b is located at a position where a game ball fired aiming at the large winning opening 14 can enter the ball, and a game ball fired aiming at the first starting opening 12 cannot enter the ball. In position. In this embodiment, a single normal winning opening 15b is provided in the right area. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding game balls that have entered the ball to the back side of the game board YB is connected to the normal winning hole 15b on the right side, and game balls that enter the normal winning hole 15b are connected to the ball passage. (A normal sensor HS2 shown in FIG. 3) for detecting the pressure.

  In the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the large winning port 14, and the normal winning ports 15a, 15b described above in this embodiment, the payout condition of the prize ball is established by entering the game ball in any of the winning ports. It is a winning opening. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls of the first starting port 12 is [4 balls], the number of prize balls of the second starting port 13 is [1 ball], and the number of prize balls of the special winning port 14 is [15 balls]. In addition, the number of prize balls of the normal winning ports 15a and 15b is set to [5 balls]. The first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, the special winning port 14, and the normal winning ports 15a and 15b are ball-entering devices that are targeted for paying out prize balls by entering game balls. A plurality of ball entry devices are provided. The special winning opening 14 is a special ball-in device that allows game balls to enter during a big hit game, and the normal winning openings 15a and 15b always allow game balls to enter while playing. This is a normal ball entry device in which only the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied by the ball entry. The normal winning opening 15b is arranged at a position where a game ball fired aiming at the special winning opening 14 can enter the ball.

  An operation gate 18 is provided in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the operation gate 18 is located on the right side of the game area YBa and above the special winning opening 14. The operation gate 18 has a gate port 18a which is always open so that a game ball can enter. A sensor (a gate sensor GS shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate port 18a of the operation gate 18 is a ball entry port for entering a game ball when a starting condition of a normal symbol changing game using a normal symbol is satisfied. The opening and closing blade 16 of the second starting port 13 wins a normal symbol hitting lottery performed by a game ball entering the operation gate 18, and after the normal symbol hitting symbol is derived in the normal symbol changing game, Operates from the closed state to the open state.

  In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing strength of the firing handle HD to strike the game ball in the left area and the right area, and the first starting port 12 and the second starting port 13 It is possible to allow game balls to enter the special winning opening 14, the normal winning openings 15a and 15b, or the operation gate 18. Specifically, when a game ball is fired with the firing intensity adjusted to be relatively high (a so-called right strike), the game ball tends to flow down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the special winning opening are provided. 14, there is a possibility that the ball will enter the normal winning opening 15b on the right or the operation gate 18. It should be noted that right-handing is performed by adjusting the firing intensity at the maximum intensity or an intensity slightly weaker than the maximum intensity, since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously to reach the right region.

  On the other hand, when the game intensity is adjusted to be weaker and the game ball is fired (a so-called left strike), the game ball is easily guided down to the left area, and the first start port 12, the second start port 13 or There is a possibility of the ball entering the normal winning opening 15a on the left. In addition, since it is not necessary to launch the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right strike, the game ball is adjusted to such an intensity that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, when a right-handed hit is made, the flow of the game ball is controlled by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 or the normal winning port 15a on the left side. A road is formed. Note that the game components may be arranged so as to restrict the ball from entering the first starting port 12 and the left ordinary winning opening 15a when the player hits right, or when the player hits left. In comparison, it may be arranged such that it is difficult to enter the first starting opening 12 or the normal winning opening 15a on the left side (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

  In this embodiment, the “left area” is an area located on the left side of a center line C that bisects the game area YBa into right and left when the game board YB is viewed from the front. In this embodiment, the “right region” is a region located on the right side of the center line C when the gaming board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball fired by operating the firing handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the gaming board YB is viewed from the front, and is prevented from returning to the most downstream position of the launch passage 19. The game area YBa is reached through the valve 20. Therefore, the “left region” is also a region near the launch passage 19, and the “right region” is a region away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball guided to flow down the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and heads toward the out port 21 located at the lowest position of the game area YBa. The game ball guided to flow down the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa, and heads toward the out port 21.

  Further, special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, hold display devices 24a and 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. 3 are provided on the game board YB. These display devices are located at portions of the game board YB that are visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are provided on a decoration member provided in a game area of the game board YB, a corner decoration member of the game board YB, and the like.

  The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b perform a symbol change game using the special symbol, and a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived in the symbol change game. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting port 12 and is detected, the start condition of the symbol changing game using the first special symbol is established with the entry of the game ball. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second start port 13 and is detected, the start condition of the symbol change game using the second special symbol is established with the entry of the game ball. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a jackpot lottery is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is the same. On the other hand, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the type of the jackpot determined when a jackpot lottery is won and the determination ratio of the jackpot of the same type are different. As a result, the first special symbol and the second special symbol have different degrees of advantage (for example, a small number of prize balls, a period during which the ball entry rate is improved, etc.) when the big hit lottery is won.

  When the start condition is satisfied, a special symbol display game is performed on the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b in order to derive a lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and a special symbol derived in the symbol variable game is performed. Is performed using the decorative symbol in the effect display device 11 as well.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with luminous bodies. In the special symbol fluctuating game, any combination of illuminants constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a jackpot symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is won and a loss symbol derived when the jackpot lottery is not won. On the other hand, in a symbol variation game using a decorative symbol, a combination of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols is derived. The decorative design is made up of a design imitating, for example, Arabic numerals. Then, a combination in which the decoration pattern of all rows is the same decoration pattern is determined to be a jackpot combination that can be specified as having won the jackpot lottery, and a combination in which the decoration patterns of all rows do not have the same decoration pattern is won in the jackpot lottery. Missing combinations are identifiable.

  The result derived in the decorative symbol changing game corresponds to the result derived in the special symbol changing game. For this reason, in the special symbol changing game, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by the special symbol, and also in the decorative symbol changing game, information capable of specifying the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived by the decorative symbol.

  The hold display devices 24a, 24b display the number of special symbol change games of which the execution is held (starting hold number). The ordinary symbol display device 25 performs an ordinary symbol change game using the ordinary symbols, and in the ordinary symbol change game, an ordinary symbol according to a lottery result of the ordinary symbol hit lottery is derived.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability changing function. The probability variation function is a function capable of giving a probability variation state in which the winning probability of a big hit is changed from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability after a big hit game ends. The probability variation state is given, for example, until the next time a jackpot lottery is won. The probability fluctuation state is a gaming state that is easier for the player to win the jackpot lottery and is advantageous to the player, compared to the non-probability fluctuation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is low.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The ball entry rate improving function is a function capable of providing a ball entry rate improvement state in which the ball entry rate of game balls per unit time to the second starting port 13 is improved. The ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called “electric support state” or “high base state”. In the following description, a state where the ball entry rate improvement state is not provided may be referred to as a “non-ball entry rate improvement state”. The non-balling rate improvement state is a so-called “non-electric support state” and a “low base state”.

  The ball entry rate improvement state can be realized by, for example, executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is an ordinary symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the ordinary symbol variation game shorter than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the opening and closing blades 16 based on a normal symbol winning lottery longer than in the non-ball entry rate improving state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of times of opening and closing of the opening and closing blade 16 based on winning in the normal symbol hitting lottery is controlled more than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state, and the normal symbol hitting lottery is won. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making one opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 based on the above operation longer than in the non-ball-entry rate improving state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time (for example, the average variation time) of the special symbol variation game easier to be shorter than in the non-ball entry rate improving state. When executing the special symbol variation time reduction control, the ball entry rate improvement state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

  The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time the jackpot lottery is won, or until a special symbol change game of a specified upper limit number (for example, 100 times) is executed after the ball entry rate improvement state is given. , Or until the jackpot is won before reaching the prescribed upper limit number. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the prescribed upper limit number is the total number of the symbol changing game of the first special symbol and the symbol changing game of the second special symbol.

In addition, various boards including a main control board 30, a sub control board 31, a payout control board 32, and a power supply board 34 shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like, and can write and read necessary data. A main control RAM 30c. The main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

  The main control CPU 30a receives detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, HS1, and HS2. The main control CPU 30a controls display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, hold display devices 24a and 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.), and various actuators (ordinary electric accessory solenoids). SOL1 and the special winning solenoid SOL2) are controlled.

  The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to a game, information for specifying a variation pattern of a special symbol (main variation pattern), various determination values, and the like. The variation pattern of the special symbol can specify a variation time (production time) from when the special symbol starts to change until the special symbol is fixed and stopped and displayed. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for a jackpot fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for a loss fluctuation. The big hit change is an effect performed when a big hit lottery is won, and in a special symbol change game, a big hit symbol is finally derived. The loss variation is an effect performed when a winning lottery is not won. In a special symbol variation game, a loss symbol is finally derived. Note that the loss variation includes a variation in which a reach effect is performed in the decorative symbol design variation game and a variation in which the reach effect is not performed in the decorative symbol design variation game. In addition, the various determination values include a hit determination value used for a hit lottery, a normal hit determination value used for a normal hit lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 30c stores various information (such as a random number value, a timer value, a flag, and a start pending number) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The main control CPU 30a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) that updates various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interruption cycles) and stores the updated values in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a special symbol jackpot symbol, a variation pattern distribution random number used when assigning a variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by one every one cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a jackpot random number used for a special symbol jackpot lottery or an ordinary jackpot random number used for an ordinary symbol jackpot lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sub control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a as control means capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b for storing a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, And a sub-control RAM 31c from which data can be read.

  The sub-control CPU 31 a of the sub-control board 31 performs control according to the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 30. For example, when starting the special symbol change game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a transmits control information for instructing the start of the change (start of the game) in addition to the control of the display contents of the special symbol display devices 23a and 23b. It is transmitted to the control CPU 31a. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the control information controls the display content so that the effect display device 11 executes the decorative symbol changing game. The sub-control CPU 31a controls lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board YB, and controls audio output of the speaker Sp. The effect by the decorative lamp La and the speaker Sp is performed in accordance with the decorative symbol changing game, or performed in a standby state or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a payout control board 32 is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. The payout control board 32 is connected to the main control board 30. The main control board 30 and the payout control board 32 are electrically connected so that information (control signal) is transmitted bidirectionally. The payout control board 32 drives the ball payout device 33 based on the payout information transmitted from the main control board 30 and instructing the payout of prize balls, and pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The payout designation command (payout signal) as payout information transmitted from the main control board 30 to the payout control board 32 is a prize ball corresponding to the winning opening when the player enters a winning opening for payout of prize balls. The number can be specified. For example, the payout designation command when the ball enters the first starting port 12 is configured so that [4 balls] can be specified as the number of prize balls. For example, when the main control board 30 manages the total number of prize balls to be paid out, the payout designation command is configured to instruct the payout of one prize ball. A payout designation command instructing the payout of one prize ball (until the total number of prize balls becomes zero) may be transmitted to the payout control board 32. The payout designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data. One of the first byte data and the second byte data is data indicating that payout of prize balls is instructed, and the other is the number of prize balls. Is the data indicating

As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 34 includes a power supply circuit 34a, a power-off monitoring circuit 34b, and a reset signal circuit 34c.
The power supply circuit 34a converts a power supply voltage supplied from a main power supply of the game arcade into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1 (for example, 30 V DC)), and converts the converted power supply voltage into the main control board 30 or the sub control board 31. The power supply voltage is further converted to a power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to each control board. A power supply voltage (V2) required for operation is supplied to each control board (the main control board 30, the sub control board 31, and the like) through a power supply circuit 34a.

  The power-off monitoring circuit 34b monitors whether there is an abnormality in power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 34b monitors whether the power supply voltage (V1) supplied from the power supply circuit 34a has dropped to a predetermined voltage (V0 (for example, DC 20 V)). When the power supply voltage (V1) drops to a predetermined voltage (V0), the power-off monitoring circuit 34b transmits a power-off signal. The power-off signal is received by a control board (for example, main control board 30) that executes a backup process and a reset signal circuit 34c. The predetermined voltage (V0) is set to a minimum required voltage for operating the pachinko gaming machine 10. When the power supply voltage (V1) drops to the predetermined voltage (V0), for example, when the main power supply of the game arcade is cut off, when the power switch provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, or when the power failure occurs, There is a case where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped due to a physical factor.

  The reset signal circuit 34c generates a reset signal. The reset signal is transmitted to a board on which a microcomputer such as the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 is mounted and which controls electric components. The reset signal is a signal that can take a binary state of a first state (for example, high level) and a second state (for example, low level). The control board (microcomputer) to which the reset signal is transmitted is, for example, in a stopped state (a state in which the operation is restricted) while the reset signal in the first state is being received, and the reset signal is transmitted to the first state. The state is operable by transitioning from the state to the second state. In other words, the restriction signal for restricting the operation (or the stop signal for stopping the operation) is transmitted from the reset signal circuit 34c while the reset signal is in the first state, and the reset signal is changed to the second signal. This means that an allowance signal allowing the operation during the period of the state is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 34 has a backup power supply 34d. The backup power supply 34d is, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the power of the backup power supply 34d is supplied to the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30 when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. Thereby, the main control RAM 30c can hold the information on the game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. Note that the information on the game includes information on a special symbol changing game, information on a jackpot game, information on a game state, and information on payout of award balls. Examples of the information on the special symbol change game include, for example, information that can specify a lottery result of a jackpot lottery, information that can specify a change pattern of the special symbol change game, and a special symbol derived in the special symbol change game. And the like that can specify the information. The information on the jackpot game includes information capable of specifying the progress of the jackpot game. The information on the game state includes information that can specify whether the state is the probability fluctuation state and information that can specify whether the state is the ball entry rate improving state. The information relating to the payout of the prize balls includes information capable of specifying the number of prize balls that have not been paid out. The predetermined period is a period until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply 34d is discharged and the backup power supply 34d becomes unable to supply power.

  The power supply board 34 has a RAM clear switch circuit 34e, and a RAM clear switch 34f is connected to the RAM clear switch circuit 34e. The RAM clear switch 34f is a switch operated when instructing to clear the contents stored in the main control RAM 30c of the main control board 30. Then, when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 with the RAM clear switch 34f being operated, an initialization signal is transmitted from the RAM clear switch circuit 34e. In this embodiment, the initialization signal is transmitted to the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30. The RAM clear switch 34f is arranged at a position where the player cannot operate, such as inside the machine or on the back of the machine.

Hereinafter, a process (normal process) in which power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 performs a game to control the game will be described.
First, processing (reception processing (input processing)) related to reception of a detection signal of a game ball from each of the sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, HS1, and HS2 will be described.

  When the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 due to the ball entering the first start port 12, the first special symbol start holding number is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether there is. When the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the number of start suspensions by adding 1 and rewrites the number of start suspensions, and displays the number of start suspensions after the addition. Control.

  Further, when the main control CPU 30a receives the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 due to the ball entering the second start port 13, the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether it is less than. When the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the number of start suspensions by adding 1 and rewrites the start suspension number, and displays the start suspension number after the addition. Control.

  Note that the main control CPU 30a does not add the start suspension count when the start suspension count has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the number of start suspensions is added, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a reservation designation command) capable of specifying the number of start suspensions after the addition to the sub control board 31. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the information that can specify the number of start suspensions causes the effect display device 11 to display an image indicating the number of start suspensions that can be specified from the information.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the ball with less than the upper limit of the number of pending start-ups, the main control CPU 30a obtains various random number values triggered by the ball entry and can specify the obtained various random number values. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be constituted by a random number value, or may be constituted by information obtained by converting the random number value into another information capable of specifying the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a determines the order of entering the game balls (the order of storing the information) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number and the order of entering the game balls that entered earlier. (Storage order of information) is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. When obtaining the value of the random number, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the big hit random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and obtains the value of the big hit symbol random number and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main control RAM 30c. .

  The main control CPU 30a performs a prize ball process for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in a process when receiving detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2, the ordinary sensors HS1 and HS2, and the count sensor CS. . In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be transmitted to the payout control board 32 is generated and transmitted, and a prize ball designation command as a prize ball information to be transmitted to the sub control board 31 (prize ball designation). Signal) and transmitting the signal. Further, the main control CPU 30a obtains various random numbers used for processing for storing the holding of the ordinary symbol changing game using ordinary symbols and for ordinary winning lottery in the processing when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is received. Perform processing.

Next, a description will be given of a process related to the execution of a special symbol changing game for deriving the lottery result of the big hit lottery (special figure changing process).
In the special figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the condition for starting the symbol variation game of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special symbol changing game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not being performed, while the special symbol changing game is being executed. Or when it is during a big hit game, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, when the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure changing process.

  When the above-described start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start-suspended numbers of the second special symbol, and determines whether the read-out start-number is greater than zero. Then, when the start hold number of the second special symbol is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol change game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the number of start suspensions of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol, and determines whether or not the read start suspension number is larger than zero. Then, when the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the symbol changing game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment has a specification in which the symbol change game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed without simultaneously executing the symbol change game of the first special symbol and the symbol change game of the second special symbol. is there.

  In addition, when both the number of holdings of the first special symbol and the number of holdings of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing a demonstration effect. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state by using, for example, an effect display device 11 or the like, to obtain a customer attraction effect.

  When starting the symbol change game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a rewrites the second special symbol by decrementing the number of start reservations by one, and displays the number of start reservations after the subtraction. Control. In addition, when the number of start suspensions is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a transmits information (such as a suspension designation command) capable of specifying the number of start suspensions after the subtraction to the sub control board 31.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit random number specified from the obtained random number information with the hit determination value, and performs a hit lottery.

  In the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the jackpot random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the jackpot determination value. When the value of the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value, the big hit lottery is won. When the jackpot lottery is won, the main control CPU 30a performs a jackpot process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the special jackpot symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined big hit symbol is a fixed stop symbol derived in the special symbol changing game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the big hit change that can be selected when the big hit is won, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a plurality of types of jackpots that provide different profits to the player when the player wins the jackpot lottery. As a specific example, a 15R probable big hit and a 15R non-probable big hit are mounted. In the 15R probability change jackpot, the number of round games constituting the jackpot game awarded in the case of winning the jackpot lottery is set to "15 times", and the probability fluctuation until the next jackpot lottery is won after the jackpot game ends It is a big hit that gives the state and the ball entry rate improved state. In the 15R non-probable variable jackpot, the number of round games constituting the jackpot game is set to “15 times”, and the probability variation state is not given after the end of the jackpot game, but the ball entry rate improvement state of “100 times” It is a big hit to be given.

  The jackpot game is a special game state in which a player can obtain a privilege (prize ball in the case of a pachinko game machine). The number of prize balls that can be obtained can differ depending on the number of rounds, provided that the opening time of the special winning opening 14 defined in one round game is the same. The number of prize balls that can be obtained may be the same or different if the opening time of the special winning opening 14 defined in one round game is set longer or shorter according to the type of big hit. Regardless of the number of times, a difference can be made. And the type of big hit is associated with the big hit symbol of the special symbol. Therefore, determining the big hit symbol in this embodiment is equivalent to determining the type of big hit.

  If the main control CPU 30a does not win the jackpot lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs a loss process. In the losing process, the main control CPU 30a determines a losing symbol of the special symbol. The determined losing symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the symbol changing game of the special symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for outlier variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the variation pattern for the outlier variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern without reach.

  When starting the symbol change game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as that of the above-described second special symbol for the first special symbol. In other words, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the number of start suspensions of the first special symbol, the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot process or the loss process based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a, based on the result of the above-described processing, executes the control information (instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect based on the result of the above-described processing as the processing relating to the execution of the special symbol changing game. Control command). The various types of control information generated in this process are transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When starting the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a generates a variation start command (variation start information) that can specify starting the symbol variation game as control information. The change start command also includes information that can specify the change pattern determined in the above-described jackpot processing or out-of-position processing. Further, when starting the special symbol changing game of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command (special symbol information) capable of specifying the special symbol as control information. Since the special jackpot symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. For this reason, the special figure command is also information that can specify whether it is a hit or not, and also information that can specify the type of big hit.

  When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol change game reaches a predetermined change time (time specified in the change pattern), the main control CPU 30a sets the special symbol change as the control information. A change stop command (change end information) that can specify that the game is to be ended is generated. When starting the special symbol change game, the main control CPU 30a changes the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the change of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Control and start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. I do.

Next, a description will be given of a process related to the progress of the big hit game performed by winning the big hit lottery.
The big hit game of this embodiment includes an opening at the start of the big hit game, a round game for opening the big winning port 14, and an ending at the end of the big hit game. In other words, the big hit game progresses in stages, such as opening → round game → ending. To open the special winning opening 14 means to allow the ball to enter the special winning opening 14, and in the case of this embodiment, to set the guiding member 17 to the guiding state. Closing the special winning opening 14 means not allowing a ball to enter the special winning opening 14, and in this embodiment, setting the guiding member 17 to the non-guiding state. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates the control information (control command) for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect as the process relating to the progress of the big hit game, Perform processing to open and close. The various types of control information generated in the above process are transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When starting the opening, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command as control information. The opening command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at the start of the opening. In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates an open command as control information when starting one round game, and generates a close command as control information when ending one round game when the end condition is satisfied. I do. The open command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at the start of the round game, and the close command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at the end of the round game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the special winning solenoid SOL2 to a first state (for example, a state of excitation) when the special winning opening 14 is opened in one round game, and closes the special winning opening 14 when The special winning solenoid SOL2 is controlled to a second state (for example, a state of non-excitation). In this embodiment, the end condition of one round game is that a predetermined upper limit number of balls (for example, 9 balls) has been entered, or the opening time of the special winning opening 14 reaches the predetermined upper limit time. That any of the above has been established. Further, when starting the ending after the end of the last round game, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command as control information. The ending command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a at the start of the ending.

  In this embodiment, the opening command, the opening command, the closing command, and the ending command, which are generated in the processing of the big hit game, correspond to stage information that can specify the stage of the big hit game. Each of the above commands is a command that can be classified (or identified) for each type of jackpot, and the open command and the closed command are commands that can be further classified (or identified) for each round game.

Next, processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information capable of specifying a gaming state as control information. The various types of control information generated in the above process are transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  When the game state is the non-probability fluctuation state and the non-ball-entry rate improving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. When the game state is the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 2 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. When the game state is a non-probability change state and the ball entry rate is improved, the main control CPU 30a generates a state 3 designation command (game state information) that can specify the game state. Further, when managing the application period of the ball entry rate improvement state by the number of games, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of executed symbol change games of the special symbol and establishes the termination condition of the ball entry rate improvement state. When the number of times has been reached, an end command (game state information) capable of specifying the end of the ball entry rate improvement state is generated.

  The generated game state information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a, for example, when the power is turned on (when power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate is improved, the state 1 designation command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a with the end of the big hit game. The game state information is not limited to the exemplified control information, but is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub control CPU 31a.

Next, a description will be given of a process relating to a launch mode of a game ball.
This process is a process for notifying the player of a recommended hitting method in the current situation based on a gaming state or a jackpot game. Then, in this process, the main control CPU 30a generates control information capable of specifying whether to strike left or to strike right as the control information. The control information generated in this process is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a generates a left-handing designation command that can specify that the shooting mode of the game ball is left-handed in a situation in which the player is recommended to left-hand. If the player is recommended to make a right-handed hit, the main control CPU 30a generates a right-handed-out designation command that can specify that the firing mode of the game ball is right-handed. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment, it is recommended that the ball be left-hit to enter the first starting port 12 when the non-ball-entry rate is improved, instead of the big hit game. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is recommended that the player hit the ball into the special winning opening 14 by right-handing when the game is a jackpot game, and that the ball be hit right when the ball-incoming rate is improved. It is recommended to make the ball enter the starting port 13. The generated right-handed designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at the start of the big hit game or at the start of the ball entry rate improving state. Further, the generated left-handing designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a when the ball entry rate improvement state after the big hit game based on the 15R non-probable variable big hit ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs processing described below in addition to the processing described above. For example, when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied without the reserved special symbol variation game being present, the main control CPU 30a can use the demonstration command (stand-by state Information). The demonstration command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by a command transmission process performed by the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to ordinary symbols and processing related to errors. In the process related to the normal symbol, a process of receiving a detection signal from the gate sensor GS, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed. In the process related to the error, a process of causing a notification by detecting various errors occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the like is performed.

  Hereinafter, a process (normal process) performed when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 receives the control information related to the game effect described above (normal process) will be described.

First, a description will be given of a process related to a symbol changing game of a decorative symbol.
Upon receiving the change start command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a sub-change pattern for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11, based on the type of the main change pattern that can be specified from the command. The sub-fluctuation pattern can specify the effect contents of the design-varying game of the decorative symbol.

  Further, upon receiving the special figure command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a combination of decorative symbols to be derived in the decorative symbol changing game based on the special symbol specified by the special figure command. When a special symbol big hit symbol is designated, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a big hit combination by the decorative symbol. Further, when a special symbol loss symbol is designated, the sub control CPU 31a determines a combination of the decorative symbol loss based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a combination of outliers including the reach forming symbol when the main fluctuation pattern for out-of-reach fluctuation with reach is specified. Further, when the main fluctuation pattern for the non-reachable deviation variation is specified, the sub-controlling CPU 31a determines a combination of deviations that do not include the reach formation symbol.

  The sub-controlling CPU 31a determines the combination of the sub-variation pattern and the decoration symbol, and also determines the type of the announcement effect to be performed in conjunction with the symbol-changing game of the decoration symbol. Then, the sub-controlling CPU 31a to which the change start command has been input controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the design change game of the decorative symbol is displayed with the effect contents according to the above determined items. Then, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end the symbol change game of the decorative symbol and derive the combination of the decorative symbols according to the elapse of the variable time specified from the main variable pattern. . More specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the decorative symbol change game by inputting the change stop command.

Next, processing related to the big hit game will be described.
Upon receiving the opening command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the opening effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a selects and performs an opening effect corresponding to the type of the big hit specified from the opening command. Further, when the release command is input, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the effect accompanying the round game. On the other hand, when the close command is input, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to end the effect (round effect) accompanying the round game. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the ending effect is performed. At this time, the sub-controlling CPU 31a selects and performs an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified from the ending command.

  In this embodiment, the opening command, the opening command, the closing command, and the ending command are control commands for the sub-control CPU 31a to perform a process of causing the effect display device 11 to display the effect during the big hit game. The effect during the big hit game is a game effect performed by inputting a predetermined control command.

Next, processing relating to the gaming state will be described.
When receiving the state designation command such as the state 1 designation command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image corresponding to the game state specified by the command. The image corresponding to the gaming state is, for example, a background image displayed on the back of the decorative design. When the design of the decorative symbol used in the decorative symbol changing game is changed for each gaming state, the image of the decorative symbol is an image corresponding to the gaming state.

Next, a process regarding the demonstration effect will be described.
Upon receiving the demonstration command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the demonstration effect. The demonstration effect is performed once until a predetermined effect time ends. Then, when the end time is ended without satisfying the end condition during the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect is repeatedly executed. The condition for ending the demonstration effect is that the player enters the first starting port 12 or the second starting port 13 and starts a special symbol changing game.

Next, a description will be given of a process related to notification of a shooting mode of a game ball (how to hit a game ball).
Upon receiving the right-handing designation command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display information (image) that can specify right-handing as the launch mode of the game ball. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is recommended that the player hit the right during a big hit game or during an improved ball entry rate. For this reason, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to continuously display information capable of specifying right-handing during a big hit game or an improved ball entry rate. Further, upon receiving the left-handed designation command, the sub-control board 31 controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display information (image) that can specify left-handed as the launch mode of the game ball. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is recommended that the player hit left during the non-ball-entry rate improving state, not during the jackpot game. Then, in this embodiment, the left hitting designation command is input for the purpose of causing the firing mode of the game ball to return from right hitting to left hitting when the ball entry rate improvement state ends. For this reason, when the left-handing designation command is input, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display information capable of specifying left-handing for a predetermined time.

  In this embodiment, the right-handed designation command or the left-handed designation command is a control command for performing a process of causing the sub-control CPU 31a to notify information that can specify a shooting mode of a game ball. The information displayed on the effect display device 11 for specifying the right-handed operation and the information for specifying the left-handed operation are operation information for specifying the operation of the player.

Next, a jackpot game based on the 15R probability variable jackpot and the 15R non-probability variable jackpot will be described with reference to FIG.
When the 15R probable big hit or 15R non-probable big hit is determined, after the symbol change game of the decorative symbol ("big hit change" in the figure) is completed (TC in the figure is a change stop command), and the interval (" IN ”), a big hit game is started. Note that the interval until the big hit game is started is also in a state of waiting for the progress of the game, and the progress of the game is temporarily waited by the interval.

  When the opening command ("OC" in the figure) is received after the start of the big hit game, the effect display device 11 performs an opening effect ("OP" in the figure). Thereafter, when the opening command (“KC” in the figure) corresponding to the first round game is received by starting the first round game, the effect display device 11 responds to the first round game. A round production is performed. Then, when the end condition of the round game is satisfied, the closing command (“HC” in the figure) is received by ending the first round game.

  Next, when the opening command (“KC” in the figure) corresponding to the second round game is received by starting the second round game, the effect display device 11 starts the second round game. A corresponding round effect is performed. In addition, the round game is continuously performed for the number of times determined for each type of big hit. At this time, a predetermined time interval (“IN” in the figure) is provided between successive round games, and after the round game ends, the next round game is performed after the interval. Thus, the interval between round games is also in a state of waiting for the progress of the game.

  Thereafter, when the ending command (“EC” in the figure) is received due to the end of the second round game, the effect display device 11 performs the ending effect (“ED” in the figure). The ending effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses, and the big hit game ends when the ending effect ends. If the number of pending starts is not zero at the end of the big hit game, the next variation start command (“SC” in the figure) is received, and the effect display device 11 causes the symbol display game of the next decorative symbol to be displayed. Is performed. There is an interval between the end of the big hit game and the start of the next game. In addition, when the start suspension number is zero at the end of the big hit game, the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied as described above, and the demonstration effect is performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a special winning opening 14 is arranged in a right area of the gaming board YB. For this reason, during the big hit game, the game ball can be made to enter the special winning opening 14 by flowing the game ball to the right area of the game board YB by right-handing. Therefore, the sub-control board 31 receives the right-handed designation command. For this reason, the effect display device 11 displays information that can specify right-handing (“right-handing →” in the figure). The information which can specify the right-handed is continuously displayed during the big hit game.

Next, a flow in which the main control board 30 and the sub-control board 31 are activated according to FIG. 5 and a screen display of the effect display device 11 at the time of activation will be described.
When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, each of the main control CPU 30a (main control board 30) and the sub control CPU 31a (sub control board 31) starts up and initializes each. Thereafter, the process shifts to a normal process in which the game can be controlled. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the activation timings of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a are different. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a is activated with a predetermined time T later than the sub-control CPU 31a.

  Such a process of delaying the activation of the main control CPU 30a extends the reception time of the reset signal transmitted from the reset signal circuit 34c when the power supply is started (the time in the first state in this embodiment). This is done by letting That is, when the power supply is started, each of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a receives the reset signal in the first state, but the reset signal received by the sub control CPU 31a is first shifted to the second state. Thereafter, the reset signal received by the main control CPU 30a is shifted to the second state as the predetermined time T elapses. By activating the sub-control CPU 31a first, the sub-control CPU 31a can reliably receive the control information transmitted by the process of the main control CPU 30a that has started the activation. Note that the above description and “power supply” shown in FIG. 5 include not only the case where the main power is turned on (normal power-on) but also the case where the power supply is restarted by the restoration of power.

  The sub-control CPU 31a that has started the operation first is in a state of waiting for reception of control information transmitted by the processing of the main control CPU 30a. In a state of waiting for the reception of the control information, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 to the return screen G1. The return screen G1 is, for example, a screen "recovering screen display_Please wait for a while" as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the main control CPU 30a is activated, control information is generated in the initial setting. The control information generated at this time is based on the case where the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c are initialized and control is started, and the case where control is returned based on the stored contents without initializing the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c. It is different from the case where it is performed.

  The initialization of the main control RAM 30c is instructed by supplying power while operating the RAM clear switch 34f. On the other hand, not initializing the main control RAM 30c (returning according to the stored contents) is instructed by supplying power without operating the RAM clear switch 34f. When receiving the initialization instruction, the main control CPU 30a initializes information (storage content) related to game control stored in the main control RAM 30c, and sets an initial value in a storage area of the main control RAM 30c. For example, when the power supply is stopped when the game state is the probability variation state, the main control RAM 30c holds information that can specify the probability variation state, but the information is initialized and the game is initialized. Information (initial value) that can specify that the state is the normal state is set.

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a confirms whether the contents stored in the main control RAM 30c are normal when the instruction for initialization is not received, and initializes and sets the initial value as described above when abnormal. At the same time, when it is normal, a process of restoring based on the information (storage content) regarding the game control stored in the main control RAM 30c is performed. Confirmation of whether the storage content of the main control RAM 30c is normal or abnormal is performed, for example, by confirming the state of the backup flag and confirming that the checksums match.

  When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped (when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the predetermined voltage V0), the main control CPU 30a receives the power-off signal transmitted from the power-off monitoring circuit 34b, and A backup process for backing up the contents stored in the control RAM 30c is executed. In the backup processing, the checksum of the main control RAM 30c at the time of power-off is calculated and stored in the main control RAM 30c, and a backup flag that can specify that the backup processing has been performed normally is set. Is done. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a can determine whether the storage content of the main control RAM 30c is normal by checking the status of the backup flag set in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a newly calculates a checksum of the main control RAM 30c at the time of power supply in the initial setting, and the calculated value matches the checksum at the time of power-off stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is possible to determine whether the storage contents of the main control RAM 30c are normal by confirming whether or not to perform. When determining that the storage content of the main control RAM 30c is abnormal, the main control CPU 30a initializes the main control RAM 30c and sets initial values as described above. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a determines that the storage content of the main control RAM 30c is normal, the main control CPU 30a does not initialize the main control RAM 30c, but based on the game control information stored in the main control RAM 30c. To return.

  When the main control CPU 30a initializes the main control RAM 30c and starts control, the main control CPU 30a generates a power-on command (initialization information) that can specify that the main control RAM 30c has been initialized as control information, and transmits the power-on command to the sub-control. To the CPU 31a. When receiving the power-on command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 from the return screen G1 to the return screen G2 as shown in FIG. On the return screen G2, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a combination of decorative symbols [123] (initial symbol combination) is displayed.

  On the other hand, when starting the control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a can specify a return based on the storage content of the main control RAM 30c without initializing the control information as control information. A power command (power recovery information) is generated, and the power recovery command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a. Starting control without initializing the main control RAM 30c is equivalent to returning based on game control information held even when power supply is stopped. When receiving the power restoration command, the sub control CPU 31a changes the display content of the effect display device 11 from the restoration screen G1 to the restoration screen G3 according to the state when the power supply is stopped, as shown in FIG. Control.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of power restoration commands so that the state when power supply is stopped can be specified. The state when the power supply is stopped can be classified into “during fluctuation” and “during big hit game”. “Fluctuating” indicates when the symbol fluctuating game is being played. The power recovery command includes a power recovery command that can specify “during fluctuation” and a power recovery command that can specify “during big hit”.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a receives a power restoration command that can specify “changing” or “big hit game”, as shown in FIG. 5, the display content of the effect display device 11 is changed from the return screen G1 to the return screen G3. To control. The return screen G3 is, for example, a screen "recovery of screen display_Please continue the game" as shown in FIG. The return screen G3 has a message “Please continue the game” and is a return screen including a display indicating an action recommended for the player.

  When starting the control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a determines that the ball entry rate has been improved or the jackpot game has been achieved from the information related to the game control. Is further generated. Then, when receiving the right-handing designation command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display information capable of specifying right-handing (“right-handed →” in the figure). The information of “right hit →” displayed at this time is operation information (hitting information) that can specify the operation of the player after returning (how to hit the game ball) when the return screen G3 is displayed. The operation of the player after returning is notified by this display.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that performs the above-described processing related to the screen display by the return command or the right-handed designation command functions as a control unit that performs the notification processing regarding the return. The notifying process includes displaying the return screen G3 as described above, and notifying the player of operation information (“right-handed →”) that can specify the operation of the player after returning.

  Then, when starting the control without initializing the main control RAM 30c, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to a normal process after the initial setting, and starts the game control. At this time, the main control CPU 30a returns to the process that was being executed when the power supply was stopped, and returns control from that process. If the game state when the power supply is stopped is a probability fluctuation state or a ball entry rate improving state, the game state is restored.

  Next, according to FIG. 6, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the processing contents of the main control CPU 30a and the sub control CPU 31a after the initial setting is performed without initializing the main control RAM 30c. And the screen display of the effect display device 11.

FIG. 6 illustrates a case of returning from the big hit game (opening).
In this case, the return display G3 is displayed on the effect display device 11 because the return is from the big hit game.

  The main control CPU 30a generates an open command at the start of each round game and generates a close command at the end of each round game, and transmits the open command and the close command to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command at the start of ending, and transmits the ending command to the sub-control CPU 31a.

  In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 31a returns under the conditions of FIG. 6, upon receiving the release command (for the first round game), it performs a power-return general-purpose effect positioned as a return-only effect. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to cause the display. That is, when returning to the big hit game under the conditions of FIG. 6, the game effect is performed by receiving the control command. Then, upon receiving the ending command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the ending effect according to the type of the big hit specified from the ending command.

  When the jackpot game is over, the main control CPU 30a generates a change start command to start a symbol change game of the next special symbol when the number of start suspensions is not zero, and sends the change start command to the sub-control CPU 31a. Send. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the change start command causes the effect display device 11 to start the symbol change game of the decorative symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a generates a demonstration command when the number of start suspensions is zero, and transmits the demonstration command to the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the demonstration command causes the effect display device 11 to start a demonstration effect.

  When returning from the opening in the big hit game, the return screen is displayed until the release command is input, and the control of the game effect is not performed. Then, when the release command is input, a game effect different from the normal one (general effect at power recovery) is performed, and upon receiving the ending command, the control of the game effect based on the control command is restored. That is, in the case of returning to the big hit game, after the return, the game effect by the power recovery general-purpose effect is started by the start of the first round game.

  In the case of returning from the round game in the big hit game, upon receiving the release command (for the predetermined round game), the sub-control CPU 31a causes the general-purpose effect at the time of power restoration, which is positioned as the effect only at the time of the return, to be performed. The display contents of the effect display device 11 are controlled as described above. In this case as well, similar to the return from the opening described above, after the return, the first round game starts, and the game effect by the power recovery general-purpose effect is started. Then, upon receiving the ending command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the ending effect according to the type of the big hit specified from the ending command. After that, control is performed in the same manner as the control described in the example of FIG.

  Further, when returning from the ending in the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the decorative symbol changing game on the effect display device 11 by inputting the variable start command. On the other hand, upon input of the demonstration command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a starts the demonstration effect on the effect display device 11. When the power supply is stopped in the big hit game as described above, the control of the effect based on the control command is performed by receiving the control command of the game effect performed after the stage at the time of the stop. .

  In the example of FIG. 6, when a big hit is being played, a right-handed designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a in the initial setting as described above, and information that can specify right-handed (“right-handed →” in the figure) Is displayed. That is, in the example of FIG. 6, the right-handed designation command is input before the control information for controlling the game effect. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a process of notifying the operation information (“right-handed →”) prior to the process of displaying the game effect. That is, in the example of FIG. 6, the notification of the operation information is performed prior to the display of the game effect by the effect display device 11.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the round game when returning from the jackpot game, a return screen dedicated to the return that allows the discrimination that the jackpot game is being performed (general rendering at power recovery). Is displayed on the effect display device 11. And the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpots (probably variable jackpot and non-probable jackpot), and when returning from the jackpot game based on any of the jackpots, a return screen dedicated to the return in the round game. Is displayed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a plurality of game states after the end of the big hit game. More specifically, it has a probability variation state at the time of a probability change big hit and a ball entry rate improvement state, and a non-probability variation state at the time of a non-probability change big hit and a ball entry rate improvement state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the round game in the case of returning from the big hit game, a return screen dedicated to the return is displayed regardless of the gaming state after the big hit game ends.

  The general-purpose effect at the time of power restoration is an effect that is not performed in a normal jackpot game, and is an effect that is performed only when returning. And, as described above, the display screen dedicated to the return displayed as the general-purpose effect at the time of the power recovery includes the same display items in the case of any big hit and in any game state, and the same display Screen. The common display items include, for example, the appearance of the same character and the background image of the image display unit GH being the same.

  Incidentally, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment returns from a state of change, it returns as described below. In addition, when returning from during a change, there are a case where the change is returned to the change of the loss and a case where the change is returned to the change of the big hit.

  When returning to the change of the loss, the effect display device 11 displays a return screen G3. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a fluctuation stop command when the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation elapses, and transmits the fluctuation stop command to the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the fluctuation stop command causes the effect display device 11 to display a screen in which [321], which is a combination at the time of power recovery, is stopped and displayed.

  After that, when the number of pending starts is not zero, the main control CPU 30a generates a change start command to start a symbol change game of the next special symbol, and transmits the change start command to the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the change start command causes the effect display device 11 to start the symbol change game of the decorative symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a generates a demonstration command when the number of start suspensions is zero, and transmits the demonstration command to the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the demonstration command causes the effect display device 11 to start a demonstration effect.

  In the case of a return from a change that results in a loss, the sub-control CPU 31a displays a return screen until a change stop command is received, and does not control the game effect. Then, the control of the game effect based on the control command is returned by receiving the fluctuation stop command. That is, the control of the game effect is restored from the next fluctuation.

  On the other hand, when returning to the change of the big hit, the effect display device 11 displays a return screen G3. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a fluctuation stop command when the fluctuation time of the big hit fluctuation elapses, and transmits the fluctuation stop command to the sub control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a that has received the fluctuation stop command causes the effect display device 11 to display a screen in which [321], which is a combination at the time of power recovery, is stopped and displayed.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for advancing the big hit game. That is, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command at the start of the opening, and transmits the opening command to the sub-control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a generates an open command at the start of each round game and generates a close command at the end of each round game, and transmits the open command and the close command to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command at the start of ending, and transmits the ending command to the sub-control CPU 31a.

  In this embodiment, upon receiving the release command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the power-recovery general-purpose effect, which is positioned as a return-only effect. That is, when returning to the change of the big hit, in the round game of the big hit, unlike the normal big hit, the control is performed so that the general-purpose effect at the time of the power recovery is performed. Then, upon receiving the ending command, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to perform the ending effect according to the type of the big hit specified from the ending command.

  When the jackpot game is over, the main control CPU 30a generates a change start command to start a symbol change game of the next special symbol when the number of start suspensions is not zero, and sends the change start command to the sub-control CPU 31a. Send. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the change start command causes the effect display device 11 to start the symbol change game of the decorative symbol. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a generates a demonstration command when the number of start suspensions is zero, and transmits the demonstration command to the sub-control CPU 31a. The sub-controlling CPU 31a that has received the demonstration command causes the effect display device 11 to start a demonstration effect.

  When returning from the change that results in a big hit, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the return screen until the change stop command is received, and does not control the game effect. Then, upon receiving the opening command or the release command, the sub-control CPU 31a causes a different game effect to be performed, and upon receiving the ending command, returns the control of the game effect based on the control command.

  When the gaming state is the ball entry rate improving state or during a big hit game, a right-handing designation command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 31a in the initial setting as described above, and information (right-handing specifying) can be specified. “Right-handed →” in the figure) is displayed. That is, the right-handed designation command is input before the control information for controlling the game effect. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a performs a process of notifying the operation information (“right-handed →”) prior to the process of displaying the game effect. That is, the notification of the operation information is performed prior to the display of the game effect by the effect display device 11.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When returning during a jackpot game, after the return, the first round game is started to display a return-only display screen (general effect at power recovery), thereby returning from a state where power supply is stopped. Let the player know that something is happening and do not question the progress of the big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to realize a return considering the player.

  (2) Since the display screen dedicated to returning is configured to include common display items regardless of the type of jackpot and the game state, it is easy for the player to recognize that the player is returning, and the return considering the player is considered. Can be realized.

  (3) In the round game at the time of returning to the big hit game, a display screen dedicated to the return is displayed, so that control relating to the return can be simplified. In other words, when the game returns to the big hit game, a display screen dedicated to the time of the return is displayed in all round games performed thereafter, so that control on the return can be simplified.

(4) Since the display screen dedicated to return is the same display screen in each round game, it is easy for the player to recognize that the player is returning.
(5) When returning based on the information regarding the game control when the power supply is stopped, the operation information (“right-hand →→”) is notified when the return screen G3 is displayed on the effect display device 11. Therefore, it is possible for the player to know how to hit the game ball after returning. In other words, it is possible to make the player know how the game ball was hit when the power supply was stopped. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player due to the stop of the power supply.

  (6) By causing the operation information to be given priority over the game effect, the player can be surely grasped how to hit the game ball after returning. Then, since the notification of the operation information is performed with priority regardless of the situation when the power supply is stopped, it is possible to make the player surely grasp how to hit the game ball after returning. . Also, when returning from a change or a big hit game, a display indicating a recommended action for the player is performed as a return screen, so that it is possible to determine what to do.

(Second embodiment)
Hereinafter, a second embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiments described below, the same configurations as those in the embodiments already described are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a special effect is executed by the sub-control CPU 31a that receives the prize ball designation command during the big hit game.
The main control CPU 30a detects the entry of a game ball into a winning opening (first starting opening 12, second starting opening 13, large winning opening 14, normal winning opening 15a, 15b) to be paid out. Each time a winning ball is generated, a prize ball specifying command corresponding to the winning opening in which the ball is generated is generated and transmitted. That is, the prize ball designation command is transmitted upon occurrence of a ball entry, regardless of the state of the game. The situation of the game can be roughly classified into a big hit game in which a big hit game is generated and a non-big hit game in which no big hit game is generated. Further, during the non-big hit game, when roughly classified, a state in which one of the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improvement state occurs (advantageous game state), and a probability variation state and the ball entry rate improvement state Neither state can be classified into a state in which no state has occurred (normal gaming state).

FIGS. 7A to 7F show an example of transition of an effect performed by the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH) during a big hit game.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the big hit game starts, an opening effect (for example, an image display of “big hit”) for notifying the start of the big hit game is executed on the image display unit GH. The opening effect is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds), after which a round game starts. Then, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when a ball enters the special winning opening 14 in the round game, the image display unit GH displays the acquired total notification effect G5 (“60 balls”) in a count-up format. Acquisition !! "and" 75 balls acquisition !! ") are executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7D, when a ball enters the right ordinary winning opening 15b in the round game, the image display unit GH acquires the ball by entering the right ordinary winning opening 15b. The special notification effect G6 ("+5") is executed in a form of picking up the number of prize balls. At the same time, in the image display section GH, an acquired total number notification effect G5 in which the number of awarded balls acquired by entering the right ordinary winning opening 15b is added is also executed. Thereafter, when a ball enters the special winning opening 14 in the round game, only the acquired total number notification effect G5 is executed on the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. 7 (e). Further, when a ball enters the normal winning opening 15b on the right side in the round game, the acquired total information effect G5 and the special information effect G6 are executed as shown in FIG. 7 (f). During the big hit game, if a ball is entered into the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13 or the left normal winning port 15a, the number of winning balls of the winning port in which the ball is generated is added. The acquired total information presentation effect G5 is executed.

  As described above, during the big hit game, in the image display unit GH, the obtained total notification effect G5 for notifying the total number of the prize balls obtained during the big hit game, and the prize ball is obtained by entering the specific winning opening. And a special notification effect G6 for notifying the user. In this embodiment, a special effect is configured by the acquired total number information effect G5 and the special information effect G6. The acquired total information presentation effect G5 is executed in a count-up format in which an image such as “XXXX ball acquired!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. 7 and the number of awarded balls acquired in “XXXX” is cumulatively added. On the other hand, the special notification effect G6 is executed in such a manner that an image such as “+5” is displayed as shown in FIG. 7 and the number of prize balls acquired by entering a specific winning opening is directly represented. . In this embodiment, the specific winning opening targeted for the special announcement effect G6 is the right ordinary winning opening 15b at a position where a game ball fired at the large winning opening 14 can enter the ball.

  On the other hand, during the non-big hit game, in the image display unit GH, a symbol change game using a decorative symbol or the like is executed, but neither the acquired total number notification effect G5 nor the special notification effect G6 illustrated in FIG. 7 is executed. In other words, effects performed on the image display unit GH include effects that are executed in accordance with the state of the game (for example, during a big hit game and a non-big hit game) and effects that are not executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the acquired total information effect G5 and the special information effect G6 are effects that are executed during the big hit game, and are not executed during the non-big hit game. This is an effect with different execution modes. The difference in the execution mode includes the case where the execution is performed as described above and the case where the execution is not performed.

FIG. 8 illustrates a prize ball designation command transmitted from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a) to the sub control board 31 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.
In this embodiment, the prize ball designation command is configured to be able to specify a prize hole to be paid out and the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the prize hole. Therefore, the prize ball designation command is set for each type of winning opening as shown in FIG.

  More specifically, the prize ball designation command of the first starting port 12 is [A5H04H], the prize ball designation command of the second starting port 13 is [A6H01H], and the prize ball of the left ordinary winning port 15a. The designated command is [A7H05H]. The prize ball designation command for the normal winning opening 15b on the right is [A8H05H], and the prize ball designation command for the special winning opening 14 is [A9H0FH]. In this embodiment, each prize ball designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data, and the first byte of data (higher-order data) is data indicating a ball entry device (winning opening) for which a prize ball is to be paid out. The data of the second byte (lower byte) is data indicating the number of award balls.

  In the following, according to FIG. 9, a description will be given of the during-hit processing in which the acquired total notification effect G5 and the special notification effect G6 are executed during the big hit game. The big hit process is a process executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31, and is executed at a predetermined control cycle (for example, every 2 ms).

  During the big hit game, a control command capable of specifying the big hit game is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a. For example, such control commands include an opening command that can specify the start of the opening, an open command and a close command that can specify the start and end of each round game, and an ending command that can specify the start of the ending. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a receiving these commands causes the image display unit GH or the like to execute the opening effect, each round effect, and the ending effect.

  In the big hit processing, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not a prize ball designation command has been received (step S10). The prize ball designation command is transmitted every time a ball is entered into a winning port to be paid out, regardless of the progress of the jackpot game, and is received by the sub control CPU 31a.

  When the prize ball designation command has not been received (step S10: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the big hit process, and starts the process again from step S10 when the next control cycle arrives. On the other hand, if the prize ball designation command has been received (step S10: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines from the received prize ball designation command a prize ball payout target (that is, a prize port in which a ball is generated). ) And the number of prize balls to be paid out upon entering the winning opening. For example, when [A9H0FH] is received as the prize ball designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies [large winning port 14] as a prize port to be awarded with prize balls, and [ 15 balls].

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a that has specified the winning opening and the number of prize balls adds the number of prize balls specified from the prize ball designation command to storage information that can specify the total number of acquisitions stored and held in the sub-control RAM 31c. , Memorize and hold. For example, when the prize ball designation command [A9H0FH] is received while storing information that can specify “100 balls” as the acquired total number, the sub-controlling CPU 31a sets the acquired total number to “115 balls (100 Sphere + 15 spheres]] as identifiable storage information.

  Next, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the received prize ball designation command is [A8H05H] capable of specifying the right normal winning opening 15b (step S12). When the sub control CPU 31a has received the prize ball designation command [A8H05H] (step S12: YES), the acquired total number notification effect based on the stored information capable of specifying the acquired total number after addition in step S11. G5 is executed, and a special notification effect G6 is executed based on the number of award balls specified from the award ball designation command (step S13). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 5, the image of the acquired total notification effect G5 and the image of the special notification effect G6 are displayed on the image display unit GH.

  On the other hand, when the sub control CPU 31a has received a prize ball designation command other than the prize ball designation command [A8H05H] (step S12: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a also has storage information capable of specifying the total number obtained after the addition in step S11. At the same time, the acquired total notification effect G5 is executed. Thus, the image of the acquired total notification effect G5 is displayed on the image display unit GH, and the image of the special notification effect G6 is not displayed.

  In the big hit processing, the processing after step S12 differs depending on whether or not [A8H05H] capable of specifying the right normal winning opening 15b has been received as the prize ball designation command. That is, when [A8H05H] is received, the process of executing the acquired total notification effect G5 and the special notification effect G6 is performed (step S13), and when [A8H05H] is not received, only the acquired total notification effect G5 is executed. Then, a process (step S14) is performed. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls in the left normal winning opening 15a and the number of prize balls in the right normal winning opening 15b are each [5 balls], and the same number of prize balls is determined. However, in the big hit processing during this embodiment, even if the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball designation command is the same [5 balls], the winning information specified by the prize ball designation command is different, so the special notification is performed. The execution mode of the effect G6 is different. Specifically, in the special announcement effect G6, even if the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball designation command is the same [5 balls], the prize ball to be paid out is a normal prize port on the left side. There is a case where the execution is performed and a case where the execution is not performed depending on whether the opening is 15a or the normal winning opening 15b on the right side.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a board configuration in which a right hit is performed during a big hit game to digest the big hit game. The right normal winning opening 15b is located at a position where a game ball fired at the large winning opening 14 can enter. On the other hand, the first starting opening 12 and the left ordinary winning opening 15a have a very low probability of entering the ball when right-handed. During the big hit game, the non-ball entry rate is in an improved state, so the ball entry rate to the second starting port 13 is also very low. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the winning opening which can be assumed to be a ball during the big hit game is a large winning opening 14 and a gaming ball guided down to the large winning opening 14 can enter the winning ball. It can be said that it is the right ordinary winning opening 15b on the right side. During the big hit game, the game ball that is guided down the right game area YBa mainly enters the special winning opening 14, and the probability of entering the ball is lower than the special winning opening 14, but the normal probability of the right is normal. There is a case where the ball enters the winning opening 15b. Therefore, the normal winning opening 15b on the right plays a role of increasing (base-up) the total number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment returns to the jackpot game as described in the first embodiment, a general-purpose power-reproduction effect is executed in each round game after the return. For this reason, the sub-controlling CPU 31a executes the power-return general-purpose effect in each round game when returning to the big hit game, and does not execute the effect executed in the normal big hit game. Specifically, the acquired total number information effect G5 and the special information effect G6 described with reference to FIG. 7 are not executed.

  When returning to the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a generates a prize ball designation command in the same manner as before the return by generating an incoming ball, and transmits the command to the sub-control CPU 31a. However, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a does not execute the special effect based on the prize-ball designation command even when receiving the prize-ball designation command when returning to the big hit game. Specifically, the received prize ball designation command is ignored.

  Thereby, for example, in the case of a return from the opening in the big hit game, in each round game after the end of the opening, the general-purpose effect at the time of power recovery is executed, but the acquired total number information effect G5 and the special information effect G6 are not executed. . Also, for example, when returning from a round game in the middle of a jackpot game, the acquired total notification effect G5 and the special notification effect G6 are executed in the round game before the return, but in the round game after the return, the general purpose when returning to power is used. The effect is executed, but the acquired total number information effect G5 and the special information effect G6 are not executed.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (6) of the first embodiment.
(7) The jackpot game is a game in which many prize balls are usually obtained, and is a game directly related to the profit of the player. Therefore, the production and notification regarding the prize ball executed during the jackpot game are not performed by the player. It will be directly linked to profit. For this reason, when returning during the big hit game, the special effect is not executed, so that the progress of the big hit game is not doubted. Therefore, it is possible to realize a return considering the player.

  (8) The sub-control board 31 (sub-control CPU 31a) is based on the prize-ball information transmitted from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a), and is a ball-entering device for which a prize-ball is to be paid out and its ball-in Since the number of prize balls to be paid out by the device can be specified, control (for example, control of notification regarding the number of prize balls) according to a situation where a prize ball has occurred (which entry device has generated a prize ball) is realized. it can. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect that gives interest to the player and to provide information, and it is possible to improve the interest by a special effect.

  (9) In this embodiment, the special notification effect G6 is executed when the ball enters the normal winning opening 15b on the right side, so that the total number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player during the big hit game can be shown. .

  (10) In this embodiment, by transmitting a prize ball designation command capable of specifying a winning opening in which a ball has entered, an effect corresponding to the winning opening for which a prize ball is to be paid out can be executed. it can. That is, when the ball enters the right ordinary winning opening 15b, the special notification effect G6 is executed, and when the ball enters another winning opening (such as the large winning opening 14), the acquired total information indicating effect G5 is executed. The player can specify which winning opening has entered the ball.

  (11) Since the prize ball designation command is a control command capable of specifying the winning port and the number of prize balls to be paid out, the sub control board 31 stores the number of prize balls corresponding to each prize port, Processing such as extraction is not required, and control relating to the prize ball can be simplified.

  (12) The special notification effect G6 is an effect that is executed when a ball enters the right ordinary winning opening 15b during the big hit game. Thereby, since the execution mode of the special notification effect G6 differs depending on the game situation when the ball enters the normal winning opening 15b on the right side, the scarcity of the special notification effect G6 can be emphasized.

  (13) In addition, the rarity of the special notification effect G6 is emphasized by causing a case where the special notification effect G6 is executed and a case where the special notification effect G6 is not executed for the same winning opening (the right normal winning opening 15b). be able to.

  (14) Since the prize ball designation command can specify the winning opening and the number of prize balls, even if the number of prize balls specified is the same, the specified prize opening is the execution target of the special notification effect G6. , The special notification effect G6 may not be executed. In other words, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the winning opening for which the prize ball is to be paid out, and it is possible to allow the player to recognize which winning opening causes the winning ball to be generated.

(Third embodiment)
Hereinafter, a third embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine (V-variable machine) that gives a probability variation state after a big hit game by entering a game ball in a specific area in a specific round game during a big hit game. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a first special winning opening 51 and a second special winning opening 52 are provided in the right area of the gaming board YB. In the pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment, the first special winning opening 51 is located below the effect display device 11 and to the right of the first starting opening 12, and the second special winning opening 51 is positioned above the first special winning opening 51. The special winning opening 52 is located. Each of the first special winning opening 51 and the second special winning opening 52 is provided with a special winning opening door operated by a predetermined actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.), and during the big hit game, a special winning opening is performed according to a predetermined opening pattern. The mouth door opens and closes. The first special winning opening 51 and the second special winning opening 52 operate so as to allow a game ball to enter when the special winning opening door opens and closes. In addition, the first special winning opening 51 and the second special winning opening 52 are similar to the special winning opening 14 of the first embodiment.

  The first special winning opening 51 is provided so that a specific area 51a and a non-specific area 51b through which a game ball entering the first special winning opening 51 can pass are branched. In the first special winning opening 51, a game ball entering the first special winning opening 51 is divided into a specific area 51a and a non-specific area 51b, thereby the game entering the first special winning opening 51. A distribution member 51c that performs an operation of changing the course of the sphere is provided. The distribution member 51c is operated by a predetermined actuator (solenoid, motor, or the like). Then, the distribution member 51c operates in a closed state in which the game ball is guided to the non-specific area 51b and an open state in which the game ball is guided to the specific area 51a.

  The pachinko gaming machine 50 configured as described above wins the big hit lottery, and the big hit game is performed after the symbol changing game of the special symbol ends. In the big hit game in the pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment, a round game for opening either the first big winning opening 51 or the second big winning opening 52 is executed a plurality of times. As a specific example, in the big hit game of this embodiment, of the 15 round games, the first big winning opening 51 is opened in a specific round game (for example, the fourth round), and the second big game is opened in the other round games. The special winning opening 52 is opened.

  Note that, like the pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment, the so-called V-variable machine causes a probability variation state when a game ball enters the specific area 51a. There is no distinction between the jackpot type and the non-probable jackpot as in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment has a plurality of types of big hits, and these big hits are provided by changing the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 51 in a specific round game to a specific area. There is a difference in the ease of entering a ball into 51a. For example, in a specific round game in the first big hit game, the first big winning opening 51 operates in a long open pattern, so that it is easy to enter the specific area 51a. On the other hand, in the specific round game in the second big hit game, the first big winning opening 51 operates in the short opening pattern in which the opening time during the specific round game is shorter than that in the long opening pattern, thereby entering the specific area 51a. It is difficult to do.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 50, when the ball hits the specific area 51a during the big hit game, an effect to notify that the ball has entered the specific area 51a in the ending, that is, the probability variation state is given is executed. This effect is performed by causing the effect display device 11 to display, for example, an image (display screen) “Congratulations on probability fluctuation!”. In addition, in addition to the effect by the image of the effect display device 11, the effect may be an effect by the emission of the decorative lamp La, an effect of outputting a sound from the speaker Sp, or the effects. The effect may be arbitrarily combined. These effects are executed under the control of the sub-control CPU 31a.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 50, as described above, in the ending, an effect that can specify whether or not the ball has entered the specific area 51a is executed, but when returning to the big hit game, the ending is different from the normal as described above. Perform the production. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a issues the same notification regardless of whether a game ball has entered the specific area 51a or a game ball has not entered the specific area 51a. Let it run. Specifically, the sub-controlling CPU 31a controls the display screen of the effect display device 11 in the ending to the same display screen. The display screen at this time is a display screen in which it is impossible to specify whether or not the ball has entered the specific area 51a.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 50 of this embodiment, in the round game when returning to the big hit game, a general-purpose power-reproduction effect is executed in principle, similarly to the first embodiment. More specifically, the sub-controlling CPU 31a executes the power-return general-purpose effect in the round game after the return when returning to the big hit game in a state where the specific round game has already been completed. On the other hand, when returning to the big hit game in a state where the specific round game is not finished, the sub-controlling CPU 31a prompts the player to enter the game ball into the specific area 51a in the specific round game after the return. The notification is executed, and the general-purpose effect at the time of power recovery is executed in the other round games. The notification that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the specific area 51a in the specific round game may be the same as the notification executed in the specific round game in the normal big hit game without return, or may be the return. It may be a time-only notification.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (6) of the first embodiment.
(15) Whether or not a game ball enters the specific area 51a is directly linked to the player's profit in terms of whether or not the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a probability fluctuation state. For this reason, when returning, regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered the specific area 51a, the display is controlled to the same display screen, so that the progress of the big hit game is not questioned.

In addition, each embodiment may be changed as follows.
-When a function is provided to notify the duration of these states (for example, the remaining number of changes) when the state is in the probability fluctuation state or the ball entry rate improvement state, it is not possible to specify these durations when returning. It is good also as an informing form. For example, usually, the number of times is displayed by a countdown method each time a special symbol changing game is executed, but after returning, the number may be displayed as, for example, "?? times". Then, this notification mode may be continued until the jackpot lottery is won or until the probability fluctuation state or the ball entry rate improvement state ends.

In addition, in the above-described another example, when the continuation period can be returned, the notification may be performed from the time of the return.
In the case where the present invention is embodied in a pachinko game machine having a movable body for effect, the movable member for effect may be made to stand by at the initial position when returning. For example, when the power supply is stopped during operation of the effect movable body, control may be performed to return to the initial position at the time of return, and standby may be performed at the initial position. It is unnatural to continue the operation of the production movable body during the return. For this reason, according to the above-described configuration, it is possible to realize a return without any unnaturalness by making the production movable body stand by at the initial position. When a movable display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal device) is provided, the display device is included in the effect movable body.

  -In addition to the three rows of decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 11, a special symbol indicator for displaying a special symbol (referred to as a fourth symbol or a fifth symbol) on a part of the center accessory, for example, is provided. In a pachinko gaming machine, a special symbol may be hidden when the power is restored. The special symbol is a part of symbols that constitute a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol. By using special symbols, if the type of jackpot won is different, even if the combination of three rows of decorative symbols is the same combination, configure the combination according to the type of jackpot by changing the type of special symbol Can be. That is, the number of combinations can be increased without increasing the number of rows of decorative symbols. The change of the special symbol is controlled by the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, the special symbol may be displayed together with the decorative symbol in the area of the effect display device 11 without providing the special symbol indicator.

The sub-control CPU 31a may have one type of power recovery command, and may input, to the sub-control CPU 31a, control information that can grasp the state when the power is turned off separately from the power recovery command.
-The control command input during the big hit game may be an opening command, an opening command (round command), and an ending command. That is, the closing command need not be used.

  The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not include a change stop command as a control command for controlling a design change game of a decorative symbol. When the variation stop command is not provided, for example, the sub control CPU 31a ends the symbol variation game of the decorative symbol based on the variation time.

-You may change the return screen. For example, the return screen may simply darken the screen. Further, the message displayed on the return screen may be changed.
-While displaying the return screen on the effect display device 11, all or a part of the decoration lamp La may be turned off and the speaker Sp may be muted. The effect by the decorative lamp La and the effect by the speaker Sp may be returned together with the return of the game effect on the effect display device 11.

-When the return screen is displayed, information that can specify left-handing may be displayed as operation information that can specify the operation of the player after returning.
-The notification of the operation information during the big hit game may be performed during a specific big hit game. For example, in the case of having a jackpot game in which the number of round games is different, the operation information is notified in a jackpot game in which the number of round games is large, and the operation information is not notified in a jackpot game in which the number of round games is small. Is also good. Then, in the case of this configuration, when returning, the operation information may be notified when returning from the big hit game in which the number of round games is large.

  -Notification of operation information may be performed by another device instead of effect display device 11. For example, as another device, notification by light emission of a lamp or notification by audio output of a speaker may be used. Further, the notification by the effect display device 11, the notification by the light emission of the lamp, and the notification by the sound output of the speaker may be arbitrarily combined. In the case of a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a plurality of display devices such as a main display device and a sub-display device, the sub-display device may notify operation information.

The state designation command may be configured by information that can specify each of the probability variation state, the non-probability variation state, the ball entry rate improvement state, and the non-ball entry rate improvement state.
-The information specified by the prize ball designation command is set so that the information is one of the prize ball to be paid out and the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the prize ball. Commands may be configured. For example, in the case of a prize ball designation command capable of specifying a prize ball to be paid out, the number of prize balls for each prize hole is stored in advance in the sub-control ROM 31b of the sub-control board 31. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the prize ball designation command can specify the prize ball to be paid out and the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering a ball into the prize hole. Then, even with such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the winning opening and the number of prize balls as described above, thereby controlling the prize balls (for example, the acquired total notification effect G5 as in the embodiment). And execution of the special notification effect G6).

  Further, in the above another example, the award ball designation command may be configured to be able to specify the number of award balls. In this case, a winning opening for generating the number of prize balls is stored in advance in the sub control ROM 31b of the sub control board 31. As a result, the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the prize ball designation command can specify the prize ball to be paid out and the number of prize balls to be paid out by entering a ball into the prize hole. Then, even with such a configuration, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the winning opening and the number of prize balls as described above, thereby controlling the prize balls (for example, the acquired total notification effect G5 as in the embodiment). And execution of the special notification effect G6). It should be noted that the prize ball designation command that enables the number of prize balls to be specified as in this alternative example may be adopted when the number of prize balls differs for each winning opening, that is, in a specification in which there is no winning opening having the same prize ball number. . However, for example, even when the special notification effect G6 for a specific winning opening (the right ordinary winning opening 15b) is executed as in the embodiment, the winning opening having the same number of prize balls is special. If it is not a winning opening targeted for the notification effect G6, even if it is a prize ball designation command that enables the number of prize balls to be specified, the control of the effect is not hindered. In other words, if the sub-control CPU 31a that has received the prize ball designation command does not hinder any control on the prize ball, the prize ball designation command may be configured to specify the number of prize balls.

  The special notification effect G6 may be an effect of causing the decorative lamp La to emit light or an effect of outputting a sound such as a sound effect from the speaker Sp, instead of the effect by the image display unit GH. Further, the special notification effect G6 may be an effect of emitting the decorative lamp La or an effect of outputting a sound such as a sound effect from the speaker Sp, in addition to the effect of the image display unit GH. In addition, the special notification effect G6 may be executed by arbitrarily combining the effects described above. When a plurality of image display devices (for example, a main liquid crystal and a sub liquid crystal) are provided, any one of the image display devices may execute the acquired total notification effect G5 and the special notification effect G6, or one of the image display devices. May be executed, and the special notification effect G6 may be executed on the other image display device. The special notification effect G6 may be executed by the operation of the effect movable body.

  Further, as the control related to the prize ball, information such as a breakdown of the winning prize mouth winning during the big hit game and a breakdown of the total number obtained may be notified. Such notification also corresponds to a special effect.

  The control related to the prize ball based on the prize ball designation command may be performed during the non-big hit game instead of or in addition to the big hit game. For example, an effect of notifying that a certain winning port (for example, the second starting port 13) has entered the ball during the non-big hit game may be executed. In addition, the above-described notification may be executed in a specific game situation during a non-big hit game (for example, during a probability fluctuation state).

  In addition, in the situation where the big hit is continuously won in the above-described another example (so-called “jang-jang”), not only during the big hit game but also until a big hit game occurs (probability change state, ball entry (During the rate improvement state), the acquired total notification effect G5 and the special notification effect G6 may be continuously executed. In particular, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment, since the operation gate 18 is arranged on the right side of the game area YBa, it is recommended that the player hit the right during the ball entry rate improving state. For this reason, there is a possibility that the ball may enter the normal winning opening 15b on the right while the ball entry rate is being improved.

  In addition, in the above example, in the situation where the big hit is continuously won, until the big hit game is generated, only the acquired total information presentation effect G5 is executed, and during the big hit game, the acquired total information presentation effect G5 and the special effect are performed. The notification effect G6 may be executed.

  -The acquired total notification effect G5 may notify a numerical value obtained by subtracting the number of game balls fired during the big hit game. In this case, the acquired total number reported in the acquired total information presentation effect G5 is added and displayed by entering the winning opening, and is subtracted and displayed by launching the game ball. The number of fired balls may be counted, for example, by counting the number of game balls that have passed through the check valve 20, or the number of game balls ejected from the game board YB (the number of balls that have entered and the number of balls that have passed through the out port 21). (Sum of the numbers) may be counted. In addition, it is good to arrange | position suitably the required number of sensors etc. in the required place for the number of sensors for counting the emitted number.

The storage information that can specify the total number of acquisitions stored and held in the sub-control RAM 31c of the sub-control board 31 may be reset when the big hit game starts or ends.
-Acquired total number The acquired total number reported in the notification effect G5 may be the total number of prize balls generated by entering the large winning opening 14 and the right ordinary winning opening 15b on the right. That is, the execution of the acquired total notification effect G5 in which the prize balls generated by entering the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the left normal winning port 15a are added to the obtained total number may be restricted. . In addition, the obtained total number notification effect G5 is obtained by adding the prize ball generated by entering one of the first starting port 12, the second starting port 13, and the left ordinary winning port 15a to the winning total number. May be restricted.

  -The special notification effect G6 is executed when the ball enters the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13 or the left ordinary winning opening 15a in addition to when the ball enters the right ordinary winning opening 15b. You may make it do. In this case, the prize port for which the special notification effect G6 is to be executed may be all of the first start port 12, the second start port 13, and the normal prize port 15a, or may be some prize ports. . In the case of some prize ports, one prize port or two (plural) prize ports may be used.

  -The number of prize balls in the winning opening to be paid out can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of prize balls in the left ordinary winning opening 15a and the number of prize balls in the right ordinary winning opening 15b may be set to different numbers. Also, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 12 and the number of prize balls in the second starting port 13 may be set to the same number.

  In the case where a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, the acquired total notification effect G5 and the special notification effect G6 may be executed when a specific jackpot is won. For example, in a case where the number of round games includes jackpots having different numbers, the acquired total number information effect G5 and the special information effect G6 may be executed during the jackpot game generated by winning a large number of jackpots. In addition, in the case where there is a jackpot in which the time during which the large winning opening 14 is allowed to enter the ball (the time when the ball is opened to allow entry) has a different jackpot, during the jackpot game caused by winning the jackpot with a long time. The acquired total information effect G5 and the special information effect G6 may be executed. In other words, even during the big hit game, the control regarding the prize ball may be set to different control contents (for example, whether or not the effect is performed) depending on the type of the big hit that caused the big hit game.

  In the case where the execution mode of the special effect (special notification effect G6) is made different depending on the game situation, the special effect is not limited to the execution as in the embodiment and is not executed, and the special effect is performed according to the game situation. The effect may be changed and executed.

  -During the jackpot game, in addition to the acquired total number notification effect G5 and the special notification effect G6 of the embodiment, an effect of notifying the number of round games, various promotion effects, and the like may be executed. The promotion effects include a probable change promotion effect and a round promotion effect. Probable change promotion production is a production that informs whether the game is a probability change big hit during a big hit game. The round promotion effect is an effect that informs, for example, when a jackpot game having a different number of rounds is provided, whether it is a jackpot game having a larger number of rounds. In addition, during a big hit game or during a round game, a function of displaying a decorative symbol constituting a combination of big hits or the number of round games may be displayed. Such promotion effects and notifications are effects performed during the jackpot game. Then, when returning from the big hit game, it may be configured not to notify the promotion effect, the number of round games, and the like.

  -Even if the number of prize balls specified from the prize ball designation command is the same, if different execution modes of special effects are specified when different winning openings are specified, the special effects should be executed as in the embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the case where the special effects are not executed, and the effect contents of the special effects may be changed and executed according to the winning opening.

In the prize ball designation command, the first byte may be data indicating the number of prize balls, and the second byte may be data indicating a ball-entering device (winning opening) to be paid-out.
-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine using only special symbols. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment has a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of winning holes, a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting port, and a pachinko gaming machine using a single special symbol, or having a plurality of starting ports. The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko game machine using a single special symbol.

  In the above example, when there are a plurality of special winning openings, a normal winning opening 15b targeted for a special effect (special notification effect G6) may be arranged near each special winning opening, or a specific special winning opening may be provided. , A normal winning opening 15b targeted for a special effect (special notification effect G6) may be arranged. The special winning opening 14 may be an openable / closable type provided with a special winning opening door or the like.

  -The board configuration of the game board YB may be changed. For example, the second starting port 13 may be arranged in a region to the right of the game region YBa. Further, the special winning opening 14 may be arranged below the first starting opening 12 and the second starting opening 13 which are arranged vertically. When the special winning opening 14 is arranged below, the normal winning opening 15b which is a target of the special effect (special notification effect G6) is located at a position where a game ball fired aiming at the special winning opening can enter the ball. Should be arranged. Further, the number of the normal winning ports 15a and 15b may be changed. For example, only the normal winning opening 15b may be arranged.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied as a gaming machine (a so-called one-type and two-type mixing machine) that provides a jackpot game when a game ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability variation function, a specification that gives a probability variation state until the next hit is won, a specification that gives a probability variation state until a drop lottery is won (falling machine), or a predetermined value There is a specification (ST machine) in which a probability variation state is provided until the symbol variation game for the number of times is completed. In addition, a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability variation function has a specification (V-variable machine) that gives a probability variation state when a game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having any of these specifications. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine of a specification in which the above-described fall machine and V-variable machine are mixed.

  -The above-described V-variable machine has a specification in which a single round winning port is provided to generate a specific round game. Further, the V-variable transmission machine is provided with a plurality of special winning openings including a special winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a special winning opening opened in round games other than the specific round game. (The configuration of the third embodiment) that causes the round game of the third embodiment. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V-variable transformer of any specification.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a pachinko gaming machine classified as a second type, also referred to as a “wing thing” or a “hikoki type”. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the opening / closing wings (opening / closing member) of the ball-entering device are opened when the game ball enters the starting port, and the game ball entering the ball-entering device enters the special winning port. This creates a jackpot game.

-The acquired total notification effect G5 and the special notification effect G6 in the second embodiment may be executed by the V-variable transformer in the third embodiment.
In addition, in the third embodiment, the display screen at the time of ending is changed to a different display screen when a game ball enters the specific area 51a and when a game ball does not enter the specific area 51a. It may be controlled. According to this configuration, at the time of power restoration, it is possible to make the player know whether or not the specific area 51a has been hit.

  Also, in the third embodiment, if the time when the game returns to the big hit game is before the specific round game, the notification that prompts the game ball to enter the specific area 51a in the specific round game is not executed. It may be.

  -The sub control board 31 is used as a sub general control board, and a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 separately from the sub control board 31, a light emission control board for controlling the decorative lamp La, and a speaker for the speaker Sp. A sound control board may be provided. A sub-control board may include such a sub general control board and a board for controlling other effects.

  The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above another example, a display control board, a light emission control board, and a sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

  -The pachinko gaming machines 10 and 50 may have a backup function. The backup function may be configured to back up only the storage information of the main control RAM 30c, or may be configured to back up the storage information of the main control RAM 30c and the storage information of the sub control RAM 31c. If the storage information of the sub-control RAM 31c is backed up, after the power is restored, the acquired total information presentation effect G5 may be restarted based on the backed up information. The notification effect G6 may not be executed. In any of the above backup configurations, only the special notification effect G6 may be executed after the power is restored.

  Also, even when both the main control board 30 and the sub-control board 31 are embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a backup function, the main control CPU 30a transmits a power-on command when power supply is started. One of the power restoration commands is transmitted to the sub control CPU 31a. Then, similarly to the embodiment, the sub-controlling CPU 31a may perform control at the time of return based on the received control information.

  If both the main control board 30 and the sub-control board 31 have the backup function as described above, the sub-control CPU 31a restores based on the game control information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Electric power control may be performed. For example, if the sub-control CPU 31a holds information that can specify the launch mode of the game ball, the sub-control CPU 31a may or may not input the control information from the main control CPU 30a based on the information. The operation information may be notified without depending on the control information. When the sub-control CPU 31a holds information that can specify the state when the power supply is stopped, the sub-control CPU 31a does not input control information from the main control CPU 30a based on the information, or Even if input, the return screen according to the state may be displayed without depending on the control information.

  In the above alternative example, if the sub-control board 31 has a backup function and backs up the acquired total number stored and held in the sub-control RAM 31c, a big hit is made based on the backed-up information. When returning from the game, the acquired total number notification effect G5 may be continuously executed.

  In the second embodiment, when the game returns to the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a may not generate the prize ball specifying command and may not transmit the prize ball specifying command even if a ball enters. . In this case, after returning to the big hit game, the sub-control CPU 31a does not receive the prize ball designation command and does not execute the special effect in the returned big hit game.

  Also, in the second embodiment, when returning to the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a generates and transmits a prize ball designation command due to the occurrence of a ball entry, but the sub-control CPU 31a transmits the received prize ball designation command. May be added, but the special effect may not be executed. In this alternative example, if the sub-control board 31 has a backup function, the addition of the total number of backups based on the prize ball designation command received after the power recovery is performed, but the special effect is not executed. You may do so.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and other examples will be additionally described below.
(B) Main control means, and sub-control means for performing control based on the control information transmitted from the main control means, and retains information on game control for a predetermined period even when power supply is stopped, When the power supply is started, in a gaming machine that can return based on the information on the game control, the control information includes prize ball information on a prize ball, and the sub-player receiving the prize ball information during a big hit game. A gaming machine wherein the control means causes a special effect to be executed during the big hit game, and wherein the sub-control means returned during the big hit game does not execute the special effect based on the prize ball information in the returned big hit game.

  (B) a display means controlled by the sub-control means, wherein the big hit game is constituted by a round game, and the sub-control means which has returned during the big hit game is dedicated to a return in the round game after the return. The gaming machine according to (a), wherein the special effect is not executed by displaying the display screen of (a).

  (C) There are a plurality of types of jackpots and game states after the end of the jackpot game, and the display screen exclusively used at the time of the return has a common display item in any jackpot and any game state. The gaming machine according to (a) or (b), which is included.

  (D) The prize ball information is information that enables identification of a ball entry device to be paid out and a number of prize balls to be paid out by entering the ball entry device. ).

Reference numeral 10: pachinko gaming machine, 11: effect display device, 30: main control board, 30a: main control CPU, 31: sub control board, 31a: sub control CPU, 51a: specific area, G1, G2, G3: return Screen, G5: Production total information production effect, G6: Special information production effect.

Claims (3)

Main control means, sub-control means for performing control based on the control information transmitted from the main control means, and display means for performing display, wherein information relating to game control is determined even when power supply is stopped. For a gaming machine that holds for a period and can be returned based on power restoration information related to the game control when power supply is started,
The control information includes the power recovery information and round information related to a round game constituting a big hit game,
When returning to the big hit game, the main control means transmits the power recovery information to the sub control means when power supply is started, and thereafter, when a new round game is started, the round information To the sub-control means,
The sub-control means performs a notification process regarding the return,
In the notification process at the time of returning to the jackpot game, the return screen is displayed on the display means in response to the reception of the power recovery information, and after the return, during the jackpot game in response to the first reception of the round information Display on the display means a display screen only at the time of return that can be determined that there is,
The sub-control unit performs an advantageous notification process regarding a period in which an advantageous state for the player is provided,
In the advantage notification process, information indicating a period in which the advantageous state is given is displayed on the display means,
In the advantage notification process when returning to the advantageous state, restricting display of information indicating a period in which the advantageous state is provided on the display means ,
When returning to the last round game among the round games constituting the big hit game, a gaming machine for which the display screen dedicated to the return is not displayed in the last round game . Main control means, sub-control means for performing control based on the control information transmitted from the main control means, and display means for performing display, wherein information relating to game control is determined even when power supply is stopped. When the power supply is started, it is possible to return based on the power recovery information related to the game control, and during the big hit game, the game ball in the specific round game among the round games constituting the big hit game is in the specific area. In a gaming machine that can set the winning probability of the jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game to a high probability state by entering a ball,
The control information includes prize ball information on the prize ball, the power recovery information, and round information on the round game,
The sub-control means, which has received the prize ball information during the jackpot game, executes a special effect during the jackpot game, while when returning during the jackpot game, returns the prize ball information in the returned jackpot game. Restricting the execution of the special effect based on
When returning during the jackpot game, the main control means transmits the power restoration information to the sub control means when power supply is started, and thereafter, when a new round game is started, the main control means Information is transmitted to the sub-control means,
When returning during the jackpot game, the sub-control means, which has received the power restoration information, displays a return screen on the display means based on the power restoration information, and after the return, receives the first round information. The sub-control means causes the display means to display a return-only display screen that allows determination that the big hit is being played,
The return time dedicated display screen, wherein the specific round game, and the different round game is a particular round game of the round game constituting the jackpot gaming, in different Ri,
When returning to the last round game among the round games constituting the big hit game, a gaming machine for which the display screen dedicated to the return is not displayed in the last round game . Main control means, sub-control means for performing control based on the control information transmitted from the main control means, and display means for performing display, wherein information relating to game control is determined even when power supply is stopped. For a gaming machine that holds for a period and can be returned based on power restoration information related to the game control when power supply is started,
The control information includes prize ball information on a prize ball, the power recovery information, and round information on a round game constituting a big hit game,
The sub-control means, which has received the prize ball information during the jackpot game, executes a special effect during the jackpot game, while when returning during the jackpot game, returns the prize ball information in the returned jackpot game. Restricting the execution of the special effect based on
When returning during the jackpot game, the main control means transmits the power restoration information to the sub control means when power supply is started, and thereafter, when a new round game is started, the main control means Information is transmitted to the sub-control means,
When returning during the jackpot game, the sub-control means, which has received the power restoration information, displays a return screen on the display means based on the power restoration information, and after the return, receives the first round information. The sub-control means causes the display means to display a return-only display screen that enables the big hit game to be determined to be in play,
When returning to the fluctuation game, and when the big hit game is started after the end of the fluctuation game, the sub-control means, which has received the round information during the big hit game, displays a display screen dedicated to the return. Is displayed on the display means ,
When returning to the last round game among the round games constituting the big hit game, a gaming machine for which the display screen dedicated to the return is not displayed in the last round game .

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