JP6760994B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that retains information on game control for a predetermined period of time even when the power supply is stopped and can be restored based on the information when the power supply is started.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a notification regarding a hit game is performed during a hit game. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the number of rounds of a winning game is notified, and the number of game balls that have won a prize in a large winning opening during a winning game is notified.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-655809

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 then the power supply is restored based on the backup information when the power supply is started. Then, even in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, for example, the notification during the hit game is restarted based on the backup information. However, recent game machines are equipped with many types of hit games, which makes a difference in the profits given by the hit games. That is, although the winning game is in an advantageous state in this type of gaming machine, not all winning games are desired by the player depending on the size of the profit. For this reason, there is room for consideration as to how it is desirable to restore the processing when the power supply is stopped during the hit game, for example.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of realizing a player-friendly return when the power supply is stopped. Is to provide.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a main control means and a sub-control means in which control information generated by the main control means is input and predetermined control is performed based on the input control information. In a game machine that retains information on game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped and can return based on the information on the game control when the power supply is started, the big hit is a big hit and a profit. There is a big hit with a small profit as compared with a big hit, and when returning based on the information on the game control, the main control means has the first control information and the first control information based on the information on the game control. 2 Control information is generated, and when the sub-control means wins the jackpot with a large profit, the sub-control means inputs the first control information regarding the jackpot game in the jackpot game after the symbol variation game. The game effect based on the first control information and the notification of the operation information that can identify the operation of the player by inputting the second control information are executed, and the power is supplied during the big hit game based on the big hit with a large profit. After returning to the jackpot game due to the supply stop, when the second control information is input, the player's operation in the jackpot game based on the jackpot with a large profit when the power supply is not stopped is specified. While the notification is executed in the same manner as the notification of possible operation information, the jackpot game based on the jackpot with a large profit when the power supply is not stopped when the first control information regarding the jackpot game is input. When a game effect dedicated to power recovery, which is an effect mode different from the game effect in the above, is executed, and the sub-control means wins a jackpot with a small profit compared to a jackpot with a large profit, the symbol variation game In the later jackpot game, the game effect based on the first control information by inputting the first control information related to the jackpot game, and the operation information that can specify the operation of the player by inputting the second control information. The second control information was input after returning to the jackpot game due to the power supply being stopped during the jackpot game based on the jackpot with a small profit compared to the jackpot with a large profit. In the case, the notification is executed in the same manner as the notification of the operation information that can identify the operation of the player in the jackpot game based on the jackpot with a small profit compared to the jackpot with a large profit when the power supply is not stopped. On the other hand, the first control information regarding the jackpot game is input. The gist is that the game effect is not executed when force is applied .

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a player-friendly return when the power supply is stopped.

Front view showing a pachinko machine. A block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the flow of a symbol variation game and a demonstration effect, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the flow of a hit game. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of a hit game. The schematic diagram which shows the flow which the main control board and the sub control board start, and the power recovery screen. The schematic diagram which shows the flow which returns from the fluctuation. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of recovering from the fluctuation about a big hit or a small hit of a small profit. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of recovering from the fluctuation about a big hit of profit. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of returning from a hit game about a big hit or a small hit with a small profit. The schematic diagram which shows the flow of returning from a hit game (opening) about a big hit with a big profit.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board 11. A game area 12 having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined on the surface of the game board 11. In the game area 12, the game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down.

A center accessory 13 with various decorations is mounted on the game area 12, and a liquid crystal image display device 14 having an image display surface GH is provided in the set opening 13a opened in the center accessory 13. It is installed. On the image display surface GH of the image display device 14, various effects using images, such as a decorative pattern variation game using a decorative pattern, are displayed. In this embodiment, the image display device 14 functions as a display means for displaying.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of winning openings are arranged in the game area 12 of the game board 11. The winning openings include a first starting opening 15, a second starting opening 16, and a large winning opening 18.

The first starting port 15 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the first starting port 15 is located below the center accessory 13, and is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 11 is continuously provided in the first starting port 15, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 15 is detected in the ball passage. A sensor (first start sensor SE1 shown in FIG. 2) is arranged.

The second starting port 16 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the starting condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied. In this embodiment, the second starting port 16 is located in the right region of the gaming region 12. The second starting port 16 can or enters a game ball by opening the opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 17 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a normal symbol is won). Opened for ease. On the other hand, the second starting port 16 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered or is difficult to enter due to the opening / closing blade 17 closing the ball. The opening / closing blade 17 is an opening / closing member that operates by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In this embodiment, the actuator that operates the opening / closing blade 17 is the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 shown in FIG. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the game ball entered into the game board 11 to the back side of the game board 11 is continuously provided in the second starting port 16, and the game ball entered in the second starting port 16 is connected to the ball passage. A sensor for detecting (second starting sensor SE2 shown in FIG. 2) is arranged.

The large prize opening 18 is a winning opening for inserting a game ball when the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 18 is a region on the right side of the game region 12 and is located below the second starting opening 16. The large winning opening 18 is opened so that a game ball can be entered by opening the large winning opening door 19 when a winning lottery is won. On the other hand, the large winning opening 18 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered by closing the large winning opening door 19. The grand prize opening door 19 is an opening / closing member that operates by receiving power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.). In this embodiment, the actuator that operates the grand prize opening door 19 is the grand prize opening solenoid SOL1 shown in FIG. Further, the large winning opening 18 is provided with a series of ball passages (not shown) that guide the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 11, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 18 is detected in the ball passage. A sensor (count sensor SE3 shown in FIG. 2) is provided.

Further, an operating gate 20 is arranged in the game area 12. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 20 is a region to the right of the gaming region 12 and is located above the second starting port 16. The operating gate 20 is always open with an open gate opening 21 so that a game ball can be inserted. A sensor (gate sensor SE4 shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that enters and passes through the gate port 21 is provided. The gate opening 21 of the operating gate 20 is an entry port into which a game ball is inserted when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol is satisfied. The opening / closing blade 17 of the second starting port 16 wins the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 20, and after the winning symbol of the normal symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, Operates from the closed state to the open state.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the intensity of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the first starting port 15 and the second starting port 16 , The game ball can be inserted into the large winning opening 18 or the operating gate 20. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 16 and the large winning opening. There is a possibility of entering the ball 18 or the operating gate 20. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the region on the right side, right-handed hitting is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 15. is there. Further, since it is not necessary to fire the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the strength of the left-handed hitting is adjusted so that the launched game ball does not reach the right region. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 15 when right-handed. The game component may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 15 when a right-handed hit is made, or to the first starting port 15 as compared with when a left-handed hit is made. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the ball (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low).

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line L that bisects the game area 12 to the left and right when the game board 11 is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right area" is an area located on the right side of the center line L when the game board 11 is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 22 located on the left side when the game board 11 is viewed from the front, and the reverse return prevention located at the most downstream of the launch passage 22. It passes through the valve 23 and reaches the game area 12. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 22, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 22. Then, the game ball that is guided down the left area passes through the left side of the image display device 14 located in the game area 12 and heads toward the out port 24 located at the lowermost part of the game area 12. Further, the game ball that is guided down the right area passes through the right side of the image display device 14 located in the game area 12 and heads toward the out port 24.

Further, on the game board 11, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the first hold display device 32, the second hold display device 33, and the normal symbol display device 34 shown in FIG. 2 are arranged. It is installed. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board 11 that is visible to the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area 12, a corner decorative member of the game board 11, and the like.

The first and second special symbol display devices 30 and 31 play a special symbol variation game using a special symbol as a symbol variation game, and in the special symbol variation game, a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery is derived. To. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 15 and is detected, the starting condition of the special figure variation game using the first special symbol is satisfied with the entry. That is, the first start port 15 is a start port from which the start condition of the special figure variation game, more specifically, the start condition of the special figure variation game using the first special symbol can be obtained by inserting the game ball. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second starting port 16 and is detected, the starting condition of the special figure variation game using the second special symbol is satisfied with the entry. That is, the second start port 16 is a start port from which the start condition of the special figure variation game, more specifically, the start condition of the special figure variation game using the second special symbol can be obtained by inserting the game ball. In the first special symbol and the second special symbol, a winning lottery is performed when the starting condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning the winning lottery is the same. On the other hand, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, for example, the type of hit determined when the winning lottery is won and the determination ratio of the same type of winning are different. As a result, in the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the advantage when the winning lottery is won (for example, the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the winning game, the specific game state after the winning game is completed (probability fluctuation state). And the presence or absence of the ball entry rate improvement state) and the grant period) are different.

Then, when the start condition is satisfied, the special figure variation game is played on the first and second special symbol display devices 30 and 31 in order to derive the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the special figure variation game is derived. The image display device 14 also plays a decorative drawing variation game that derives a result according to the special symbol to be played.

In this embodiment, the first and second special symbol display devices 30 and 31 are all 7-segment type display devices. In the special figure variation game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the 7-segment type display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbol includes a winning symbol derived when the winning lottery is won and a missing symbol derived when the winning lottery is not won. On the other hand, in the decoration pattern variation game, a combination of multiple rows of decoration patterns is derived. The decorative design is composed of, for example, a design imitating Arabic numerals. Then, a combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows are the same decorative symbol is set as a winning combination that can be identified as winning the winning lottery, and a combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows are not the same decorative symbol is, in principle, a winning lottery. It is a combination of identifiable outliers that did not win. The result derived in the decorative figure variation game corresponds to the result derived in the special figure variation game. Therefore, in the special figure variation game, the lottery result of the winning lottery is derived by a special symbol, while in the decoration pattern variation game, the information that can identify the lottery result of the winning lottery is derived by the decorative symbol.

In addition, the first and second hold display devices 32 and 33 display the number of special figure variation games (start hold number) whose execution is held. The normal symbol display device 34 plays a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol, and in the normal symbol variation game, a normal symbol according to a lottery result of a winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function of imparting a probability fluctuation state in which the lottery probability state of the winning lottery is set to a high probability state after the end of the winning game generated by winning the winning lottery. The probability fluctuation state is given until, for example, the next winning lottery is won. The probability fluctuation state is advantageous for the player because it is easier to win the winning lottery than the non-probability fluctuation state in which the lottery probability state of the winning lottery is the low probability state.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function (winning facilitation function). The ball entry rate improvement function improves the ball entry rate per unit time to a specific winning opening (in this embodiment, the second starting opening 16) after the end of the winning game, as compared with the non-ball entry rate improvement state. It is a function to give a state of improving the ball entry rate (a state of facilitating winning). The ball entry rate improved state is a gaming state of "with electric support" that supports the opening of the opening / closing member (opening / closing blade 17 of the second starting port 16 in the embodiment) provided in the specific winning opening.

The method of improving the ball entry rate to a specific winning opening may be, for example, a method of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game compared to the non-ball entry rate improvement state. Further, a method may be used in which the winning probability of the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is set to be higher than that in the non-entry rate improved state. Further, when a winning lottery for a normal symbol is won, a method may be used in which the opening time of the opening / closing member based on one winning is longer than that in the non-entry rate improved state. Further, a method may be used in which the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation game, particularly the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation game from which the outlier symbol is derived, is shortened as compared with the non-entry rate improvement state. Moreover, you may combine these methods arbitrarily. The ball entry rate improvement state is, for example, until the next time the winning lottery is won, or after the ball entry rate improvement state is granted until the special symbol variation game of the specified upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed, or It will be awarded until the winning lottery is won before the specified maximum number of times is reached. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the special symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the specified upper limit is the total number of both special symbol variation games.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main control board 36, a sub control board 37, and a power supply board 38, as shown in FIG.

The main control board 36 includes a main control CPU 36a as a main control means capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 36b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 36a, and necessary data. It has a main control RAM 36c capable of writing and reading. Further, the main control board 36 has a random number generation circuit 36d.

The detection signals of various sensors SE1 to SE4 are input to the main control CPU 36a. Further, the main control CPU 36a controls the display contents of various display devices (first and second special symbol display devices 30, 31, first and second hold display devices 32, 33, ordinary symbol display device 34, etc.). At the same time, it controls the operation of various actuators (large winning opening solenoid SOL1, ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2).

The information stored in the main control ROM 36b includes a main control program for executing processing related to the game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special symbol, and various determination values. As the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol, it is possible to specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the fixed stop display of the special symbol. The main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation and a fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The winning fluctuation is an effect performed when the winning lottery is won, and the winning symbol is finally derived in the special figure fluctuation game. The out-of-order fluctuation is an effect performed when the winning lottery is not won, and the out-of-order symbol is finally derived in the special figure fluctuation game. It should be noted that the out-of-order variation includes a variation in which the reach effect is performed in the decorative map variation game and is out of order, and a variation in which the reach effect is not performed in the decorative map variation game. Further, the various determination values include a winning determination value used in the winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used in the ordinary winning lottery, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 36c stores various information (random value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The main control CPU 36a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 36c. The software random numbers include a winning symbol random number used when determining a winning symbol of a special symbol, a variable pattern distribution random number used when distributing a variable pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 36d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every 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 winning random number used for the winning lottery of the special symbol or a normal winning random number used for the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol.

As shown in FIG. 2, the sub-control board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 36 so that control information (control signal) is transmitted from the main control board 36 in one direction. The sub-control board 37 writes a sub-control CPU 37a as a sub-control means capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 37b for storing a control program of the sub-control CPU 37a, and necessary data. And a sub-control RAM 37c that can be read out.

The sub-control CPU 37a of the sub-control board 37 performs control according to the control information based on the control information (control command) transmitted from the main control board 36. For example, when the special symbol variation game is started, the main control CPU 36a controls the start of the variation (start of the game) in addition to controlling the display contents of the first and second special symbol display devices 30 and 31. Information is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a that has received the control information controls the display contents so that the image display device 14 plays the decorative drawing variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps 39 provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board 11, and controls the audio output of the speaker 40. The effect of the decorative lamp 39 and the speaker 40 is performed according to the decoration map variation game, or is performed in the standby state. Further, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the operation of the effect movable body 41 provided on the game board 11. The effect movable body 41 moves by receiving power from an actuator (not shown), and the sub-control CPU 37a controls the operation of the effect movable body 41 by inputting a predetermined operation signal to the actuator. By this control, as shown in FIG. 1, the effect movable body 41 can move between the initial position (position P1 indicated by the solid line in the figure) and the effect position (position P2 indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in the figure). And perform a movable production. In addition, the initial position is a position where the movable effect is not performed and the standby position is performed. The movable effect by the movable body 41 for effect is performed according to the decoration drawing variation game, or is performed in the standby state or the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply board 38 includes a power supply circuit 38a, a power supply disconnection monitoring circuit 38b, and a reset signal circuit 38c.

The power supply circuit 38a converts the power supply voltage supplied from the main power supply of the amusement park into a predetermined power supply voltage (V1 (for example, DC30V)), and converts the converted power supply voltage into the main control board 36 and the sub control board 37. It is further converted into a power supply voltage (V2) to be supplied to each control board such as. A power supply voltage (V2) required for operation is supplied to each control board (main control board 36, sub control board 37, etc.) through the power supply circuit 38a.

The power failure monitoring circuit 38b monitors whether or not there is an abnormality in the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Specifically, the power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 38b monitors whether the power supply voltage (V1) supplied from the power supply circuit 38a has dropped to a predetermined voltage (V0 (for example, DC20V)). The power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 38b outputs a power supply cutoff signal when the power supply voltage (V1) drops to a predetermined voltage (V0). The power cutoff signal is input to the control board (for example, the main control board 36) or the reset signal circuit 38c that executes the backup process. The predetermined voltage (V0) is set to the minimum voltage required to operate the pachinko gaming machine 10. When the power supply voltage (V1) drops to a predetermined voltage (V0), for example, when the main power supply of the amusement park is cut off, when the power switch provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, or when a power failure occurs. There are cases where the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped due to a certain factor.

The reset signal circuit 38c generates a reset signal. The reset signal is input to a board on which a microcomputer such as a main control board 36 or a sub control board 37 is mounted and which controls electrical 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). Then, the control board (microcomputer) into which the reset signal is input is in an operation stopped state (operation is restricted) while the reset signal in the first state is input, and the reset signal is the first. By transitioning from the state to the second state, it becomes an operable state. In other words, the reset signal circuit 38c outputs a regulation signal (or a stop signal for stopping the operation) that regulates the operation during the period in which the reset signal is in the first state, and the reset signal is the second. A permissible signal that allows operation during the period of the state is output.

As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply board 38 has a backup power supply 38d. The backup power supply 38d is, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the power of the backup power supply 38d is supplied to the main control RAM 36c of the main control board 36 when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. As a result, the main control RAM 36c can retain information on game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stopped. The information on the game includes information on the special figure variation game, information on the winning game, information on the game state, and information on the payout of prize balls. Information on the special figure fluctuation game includes, for example, information that can identify the lottery result of the winning lottery, information that can specify the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation game, information that can identify the special symbol derived in the special figure fluctuation game, and the like. Is. The information related to the winning game is information that can identify the progress of the winning game. The information regarding the game state includes information that can identify whether the state is a probability fluctuation state, information that can specify whether the ball entry rate is improved, and the like. The information regarding the payout of prize balls includes information that can specify the number of unpaid prize balls. Further, the predetermined period is a period until the capacitor as the backup power supply 38d is discharged and the backup power supply 38d cannot supply power.

Further, the power supply board 38 has a RAM clear switch circuit 38e, and a RAM clear switch 38f is connected to the RAM clear switch circuit 38e. The RAM clear switch 38f is a switch that is operated when instructing to clear the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c of the main control board 36. Then, when power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 while the RAM clear switch 38f is operated, an initialization signal is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 38e. In this embodiment, the initialization signal is input to the main control CPU 36a of the main control board 36. The RAM clear switch 38f is arranged at a position where the player cannot operate, such as inside the machine or on the back side of the machine.

Hereinafter, a process (normal process) in which power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the main control CPU 36a of the main control board 36 performs to control the game will be described.

First, processing (input processing) related to input of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, SE4 will be described.

When the main control CPU 36a inputs the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 15, the number of start hold of the first special symbol is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. Then, when the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 36a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and displays the first hold so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. Control the device 32.

Further, when the main control CPU 36a inputs the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 16, the number of start hold of the second special symbol is the upper limit number (in this embodiment). 4) Determine if it is less than. Then, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 36a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold, and displays the second hold so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. It controls the device 33.

The main control CPU 36a does not add the number of start hold when the number of start hold reaches the upper limit. On the other hand, when the number of start hold is added, the main control CPU 36a outputs information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the number of start hold after the addition to the sub control board 37. The sub-control CPU 37a, which has input the information that can specify the number of start hold, causes the image display device 14 to display an image indicating the number of start hold that can be specified from the information.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 36a can acquire the values of various random numbers as a result of the entry and can specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. Random number information is stored in the main control RAM 36c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting the random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when the main control CPU 36a stores the random number information, the ball entry order (information storage order) of the game balls that triggered the acquisition of the random number value and the ball entry order of the game balls that were previously entered. It is stored in the main control RAM 36c so that (information storage order) can be specified. When the main control CPU 36a acquires the random number value, the hit random number value is acquired from the random number generation circuit 36d, and the hit symbol random number value and the fluctuation pattern distribution random number value are acquired from the main control RAM 36c. ..

Further, when the detection signal from the count sensor SE3 is input, the main control CPU 36a performs a process of counting the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 18 and a process of paying out a predetermined number of prize balls. Further, when the detection signal from the gate sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 36a is a process of storing the hold of the normal symbol variation game using the normal symbol and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for the normal winning lottery. I do.

Next, the process related to the execution of the special figure variation game (special figure variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery will be described.

In the special figure variation processing, the main control CPU 36a determines whether or not the start condition of the special figure variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 36a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special figure variation game is not being executed and the hit game is not in progress, while the special figure variation game is being executed or the hit game is in progress. If, it is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, when the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 36a ends the special figure variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 36a reads the number of start hold of the second special symbol and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the second special symbol is larger than 0, the main control CPU 36a performs a predetermined process so as to start the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the number of start hold of the second special symbol is zero, the main control CPU 36a reads the number of start hold of the first special symbol and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the first special symbol is larger than 0, the main control CPU 36a performs a predetermined process so as to start the special symbol variation game of the first special symbol. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not simultaneously execute the special symbol variation game of the first special symbol and the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol, and preferentially executes the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol. It is a specification to make.

When both the number of pending starts of the first special symbol and the number of pending starts of the second special symbol are zero, the main control CPU 36a is for executing the demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as "demo effect"). Perform processing. The demonstration effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state by using a device such as an image display device 14, and obtaining a customer attraction effect.

When starting the special symbol variation game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 36a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the second special symbol and rewrites it, and at the same time, the second hold so as to display the number of start hold after subtraction. Controls the display device 33. Further, when the number of start hold is subtracted, the main control CPU 36a outputs information (such as a hold designation command) that can specify the number of start hold after subtraction to the sub control board 37.

Next, the main control CPU 36a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 36c. Then, the main control CPU 36a compares the value of the hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the hit determination value, and performs a winning lottery.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is equipped with a big hit and a small hit as hits. The jackpot is a hit in which the gaming state (probability fluctuation state or ball entry rate improvement state) can be changed before and after the jackpot game given by the winning. On the other hand, the small hit is a hit that does not cause a change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game given by the winning, that is, a hit that maintains the gaming state. As described above, the winning lottery of the pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with the big hit and the small hit includes a big hit lottery for making a big hit and a small hit lottery for making a small hit.

In the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 36a determines whether the value of the hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 36c matches the big hit determination value as the hit determination value. Then, when the value of the hit random number and the jackpot determination value match, the jackpot lottery is won. When the big hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 36a performs the big hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 36a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the hit symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. The determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 36a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for hit variation that can be selected when a 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 having different benefits given to the player when the jackpot lottery is won. Specifically, a 15R probability variation jackpot, a 2R probability variation jackpot, and a 15R non-probability variation jackpot are mounted. In the 15R probability variation jackpot, the number of round games constituting the jackpot game given when the jackpot lottery is won is set to "15 times", and the probability fluctuates until the next jackpot lottery is won after the jackpot game is completed. It is a big hit that gives a state and a state of improving the ball entry rate. In the 2R probability variation jackpot, the number of round games that make up the jackpot game is set to "2 times", and after the jackpot game is completed, a probability fluctuation state and a ball entry rate improvement state are given until the next jackpot lottery is won. It's a big hit. In the 15R non-probability variable jackpot, the number of round games that make up the jackpot game is set to "15 times", and the probability fluctuation state is not given after the jackpot game ends, but the ball entry rate improvement state of "100 times" is achieved. It is a big hit to give.

The above three types of jackpots exemplified in this embodiment are classified according to the number of prize balls that the player can obtain in the jackpot game, and the jackpot game given by the 15R probability variation jackpot or the 15R non-probability variation jackpot has a large profit. It becomes a game (advantageous game state), and the big hit game given by the 2R probability variation big hit becomes a big hit game with a small profit (advantageous game state). The jackpot game is a special game state in which the player can obtain a privilege (a prize ball in the case of a pachinko machine). The number of prize balls that can be obtained can be different depending on the number of rounds if the opening time of the large winning opening 18 specified in one round game is set to the same time. In addition, the number of prize balls that can be obtained differs depending on whether the number of rounds is the same or different if the opening time of the large winning opening 18 specified in one round game is set to be long or short depending on the type of big hit. Differences can be made regardless of the number of times. The type of jackpot is associated with the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol in this embodiment corresponds to determining the type of jackpot.

Further, in the small hit lottery, the main control CPU 36a determines whether the value of the hit random number acquired in the above-mentioned input process matches the small hit determination value as the hit determination value. Then, when the value of the winning random number and the small hit determination value match, the small hit lottery is won. When the small hit lottery is won, the main control CPU 36a performs the small hit process. Specifically, the main control CPU 36a determines the small hit symbol of the special symbol. This determined small hit symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special figure fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 36a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for hit variation that can be selected when a small hit is won, based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. ..

The small hit game in this embodiment is a hit game in which the big winning opening 18 is opened twice in the same manner as the big hit game based on the 2R probability variation big hit. When a concealed state is generated in which the winning is concealed by using the 2R probability variation big hit and the small hit, it is preferable that the number of times the big winning opening 18 is opened in these hit games is the same. In addition, when the small hit game is positioned as a base-up game for increasing the chances of winning prize balls or increasing the number of prize balls that can be obtained, the big winning opening 18 in the small hit game and the big hit game based on the 2R probability variation big hit The number of times of opening may be the same or different.

The processing order of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery in the special figure variation processing can be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, as a result of the big hit lottery, if the big hit is not won, the small hit lottery may be performed, or as a result of the small hit lottery, if the small hit is not won, the big hit lottery may be performed. In addition, both the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery may always be performed.

Then, when the main control CPU 36a does not win the winning lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery), the main control CPU 36a performs the loss processing. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 36a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special fluctuation game. Further, the main control CPU 36a determines a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation based on the value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the main control CPU 36a determines either the variation pattern with reach or the variation pattern without reach.

When starting the special symbol variation game of the first special symbol, the main control CPU 36a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 36a performs subtraction of the starting hold number of the first special symbol, winning lottery (big hit lottery, small hit lottery), winning processing (big hit processing, small hit processing) or losing processing based on the result of the winning lottery. Do.

Further, the main control CPU 36a is a process related to the execution of the special figure variation game, and based on the result of the above-mentioned process, the main control CPU 36a instructs the sub control CPU 37a of the sub control board 37 to control the game effect (control command). ) Is generated. Various control information generated in the process is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 36a.

When starting the special figure fluctuation game, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation start command (variation start information) that can specify that the special figure fluctuation game is started as control information. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the fluctuation pattern determined in the hit processing or the loss processing described above. Further, when the special figure variation game is started, the main control CPU 36a generates a special figure command (special figure information) capable of specifying a special symbol as control information. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol information. Therefore, the special figure command is also information that can specify whether or not the command is correct, and is also information that can specify the type of hit.

Further, when the elapsed time from the start of the special figure fluctuation game reaches a predetermined fluctuation time (time defined in the fluctuation pattern), the main control CPU 36a ends the special figure fluctuation game as control information. Generate a fluctuation stop command (fluctuation end information) that can identify that. When the special symbol variation game is started, the main control CPU 36a displays the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 so as to start the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. While controlling the content, start measuring the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation game. Then, the main control CPU 36a of the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined fluctuation pattern elapses. Control the display contents.

Next, processing relating to the progress of the winning game (big hit game, small hit game) performed by winning the winning lottery (big hit lottery, small hit lottery) will be described.

The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening associated with the start of the jackpot game, an open game (round game) in which the jackpot 18 is opened, and an ending associated with the end of the jackpot game. That is, the jackpot game progresses stepwise in the order of opening → open game (16 times or 2 times in the example of the embodiment) → ending. Then, the main control CPU 36a performs a process of generating control information (control command) instructing the sub-control CPU 37a of the sub-control board 37 to control the game effect and a large winning opening 18 as a process related to the progress of the big hit game. Performs opening and closing processes. Various control information generated in the above process is input to the sub control CPU 37a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 36a.

When starting the opening, the main control CPU 36a generates an opening command as control information. The opening command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at the start of the opening. Further, the main control CPU 36a generates an open command as control information when starting one open game, and generates a close command as control information when ending one open game by satisfying the end condition. To do. The open command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at the start of the open game, and the close command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at the end of the open game. Further, when the main control CPU 36a opens the large winning opening 18 in one open game, the large winning opening solenoid SOL1 is controlled to the first state (for example, the excited state) and the large winning opening 18 is closed. , The grand prize opening solenoid SOL1 is controlled to the second state (for example, the non-excited state). In this embodiment, the end condition of one open game is that a predetermined maximum number of balls (for example, 9 balls) have been entered, or the opening time of the large winning opening 18 reaches a predetermined upper limit time. One of the things that was done was established. The upper limit time of one open game in the 16R probability variation jackpot and the 16R non-probability variation jackpot exemplified in this embodiment is longer than the upper limit time of one open game in the 2R probability variation jackpot. Further, the main control CPU 36a generates an ending command as control information when the ending is started after the end of the last open game. The ending command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at the start of the ending.

The opening command, the opening command, the closing command, and the ending command generated in the processing of the jackpot game in this embodiment correspond to the stage information that can specify the stage of the jackpot game. Each of the above commands is a command that can be classified (or identified) according to the type of jackpot, and the open command and the close command are commands that can be further classified (or identified) according to the number of open games.

Further, the small hit game of this embodiment is composed of an opening associated with the start of the small hit game, an open game for opening the large winning opening 18, and an ending associated with the end of the small hit game. That is, the small hit game progresses stepwise in the order of opening → open game (twice in this embodiment) → ending. Then, the main control CPU 36a generates control information (control command) for instructing the sub control CPU 37a of the sub control board 37 to control the game effect as a process related to the progress of the small hit game, and the large winning opening 18 Is processed to open and close. The various control information generated in the above process is input to the sub control CPU 37a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 36a.

When starting the opening, the main control CPU 36a generates an opening command as control information. The opening command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at the start of the opening. Further, when the large winning opening 18 is opened in one open game, the main control CPU 36a controls the large winning opening solenoid SOL1 to the first state (for example, the excited state) and closes the large winning opening 18. In this case, the large winning opening solenoid SOL1 is controlled to the second state (for example, the non-excited state). An end condition is also set for one open game in the small hit game, and this end condition is set in the same manner as in the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 36a generates an ending command as control information when the ending is started after the end of the last open game. The ending command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at the start of the ending.

The opening command and the ending command generated in the processing of the small hit game in this embodiment correspond to the stage information that can specify the stage of the small hit game. Then, each of the above commands is distinguished from a command related to a big hit so that it can be identified as a command related to a small hit.

Next, the processing related to the game state will be described.

In this process, the main control CPU 36a generates control information that can specify the game state as control information. Various control information generated in the above process is input to the sub control CPU 37a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 36a.

When the game state is set to the non-probability fluctuation state and the non-ball entry rate improvement state, the main control CPU 36a generates a state 1 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the game state is set to the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improvement state, the main control CPU 36a generates a state 2 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the game state is set to the non-probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate is improved, the main control CPU 36a generates a state 3 designation command (game state information) capable of specifying the game state. Further, when the main control CPU 36a manages the granting period of the ball entry rate improved state by the number of games, the main control CPU 36a counts the number of executed special figure fluctuation games and sets the end condition of the ball entry rate improved state to the number of times. When it reaches the point, an end command (game state information) that can specify the end of the ball entry rate improvement state is generated.

The generated game state information is input to the sub-control CPU 37a, for example, when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) or when the game state changes. For example, when the game state after the end of the hit game is set to the probability fluctuation state and the ball entry rate improvement state, the state 1 designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a with the end of the hit game. The game state information is not limited to the illustrated control information, and is set for each game state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 37a.

Next, processing relating to the launch mode of the game ball will be described.

This process is a process for notifying the player of the recommended hitting method in the current situation based on the game state and whether the game is a hit game. Then, in this process, the main control CPU 36a generates control information that can specify whether the control information is left-handed or right-handed. The control information generated in this process is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 36a.

The main control CPU 36a generates a left-handed designation command that can specify that the launch mode of the game ball is left-handed if the player is recommended to hit left. Further, the main control CPU 36a generates a right-handed designation command capable of specifying that the launch mode of the game ball is right-handed if the player is recommended to hit right-handed. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is recommended to enter the ball into the first starting port 15 by left-handed when the non-entry rate is improved, not the hit game. Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is recommended to hit the ball into the large winning opening 18 by right-handed when it is a hit game, and when the ball-entry rate is improved, it is second by right-handed. It is recommended to let the ball enter the starting port 16. The generated right-handed designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at the start of the hit game or the start of the ball entry rate improvement state. Further, the generated left-handed designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a when the ball entry rate improvement state after the big hit game based on the 15R non-probability variable big hit ends.

Further, the main control CPU 36a performs the processes described below in addition to the processes described above. For example, the main control CPU 36a is a demo command (standby state information) capable of specifying that the main control CPU 36a is in the standby state as control information when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied without the reserved special figure fluctuation game existing. To generate. This demo command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 36a. In addition, the main control CPU 36a also performs processing related to ordinary symbols and processing related to errors. In the processing related to the normal symbol, a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as causing notification by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed.

Hereinafter, a process (normal process) performed by supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and inputting control information related to the game effect described above by the sub-control CPU 37a of the sub-control board 37 will be described.

First, the processing related to the decoration map variation game will be described.

When the fluctuation start command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a determines the sub-variation pattern for controlling the display content of the image display device 14 based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. The sub-variation pattern can specify the effect content of the decorative map variation game.

Further, when the special figure command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a determines the combination of the decorative symbols to be derived in the decorative figure variation game based on the special symbol designated by the special figure command. When the big hit symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 37a determines the combination of the big hits by the decorative symbols. Further, the sub-control CPU 37a determines the combination of small hits by the decorative symbol when the small hit symbol of the special symbol is designated. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 37a determines the combination of outliers by the decorative symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 37a determines the combination of outliers including the reach forming symbol when the main variation pattern for outlier variation with reach is specified. Further, when the main fluctuation pattern for the loss variation without reach is specified, the sub-control CPU 37a determines the combination of the loss that does not include the reach forming symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 37a determines the combination of the sub-variation pattern and the decorative pattern, as well as the type of the advance notice effect to be performed in association with the decorative pattern variation game. Then, the sub-control CPU 37a to which the variation start command is input controls the display content of the image display device 14 so that the decorative map variation game is displayed with the effect content according to the above determination items.

Then, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to end the decorative pattern variation game and derive a combination of decorative patterns according to the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 37a ends the decorative drawing variation game by inputting the variation stop command.

In this embodiment, the variation start command is a control command for the sub-control CPU 37a to display the decorative figure variation game on the image display device 14, and corresponds to the first control information. Similarly, the fluctuation stop command is a control command for the sub-control CPU 37a to display the decorative figure fluctuation game on the image display device 14, and corresponds to the first control information. Since the special figure command is used in the process of displaying the decorative figure variation game in this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 37a also performs a process of displaying the decorative figure variation game on the image display device 14. It is a control command for. The decorative map variation game is a game effect performed by inputting a predetermined control command. In addition, the decorative figure variation game is an effect accompanying the special figure variation game because the start and end of the variation start command and the variation end command are controlled by inputting the variation start command and the variation end command. In addition to the effect of changing the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern variation game also includes effects such as reach and notice, and these effects are also effects accompanying the special figure variation game.

Next, the processing related to the winning game will be described.

When the opening command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to perform the opening effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 37a selects and performs an opening effect according to the type of hit specified from the opening command. Further, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so that when the release command is input, the effect (open effect) associated with the open game is performed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to end the effect (open effect) associated with the open game when the close command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display contents of the image display device 14 so as to perform the ending effect when the ending command is input. At this time, the sub-control CPU 37a selects and performs an ending effect according to the type of hit specified from the ending command. In the case of the small hit game, the sub-control CPU 37a continuously performs the effect started by inputting the opening command until the ending command is input.

In this embodiment, the opening command, the opening command, the closing command, and the ending command are control commands for the sub-control CPU 37a to display the effect during the game on the image display device 14, and are the first control. Corresponds to information. Then, the effect during the hit game is a game effect performed by inputting a predetermined control command.

Next, the processing related to the game state will be described.

When a state designation command such as a state 1 designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to display an image corresponding to the game state specified by the command. The image according to the game state is, for example, a background image displayed on the back surface of the decorative pattern. Further, when the design of the decorative pattern used in the decorative pattern variation game is changed for each game state, the image of the decorative pattern is an image according to the game state.

Next, the processing related to the demo production will be described.

When a demo command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to perform a demo effect. The demonstration production is performed once until the predetermined production time ends. Then, if the end condition is not satisfied during the demo production and the production time ends, the demo production is repeatedly executed. The end condition of the demonstration production is that the ball enters the first start port 15 and the second start port 16 and the special figure variation game is started.

In this embodiment, the demo command is a control command for the sub-control CPU 37a to display the demo effect on the image display device 14, and corresponds to the first control information. The demo effect is a game effect performed by inputting a predetermined control command.

Next, a process related to notification of the launch mode of the game ball (how to hit the game ball) will be described.

When the right-handed designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to display information (image) that can identify right-handed hit as the launch mode of the game ball. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, right-handed hitting is recommended during a hit game or a state in which the ball entry rate is improved. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to continuously display the information that can identify the right-handed hit during the hit game or the ball entry rate improvement state. Further, when the left-handed designation command is input, the sub-control board 37 controls the display contents of the image display device 14 so as to display information (image) that can identify left-handed as the launch mode of the game ball. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, it is recommended to hit left while the non-entry rate is improved, not during the hit game. Then, in this embodiment, the left-handed designation command is input for the purpose of returning the launch mode of the game ball from right-handed to left-handed when the ball entry rate improvement state ends. Therefore, when the left-handed designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to display information that can identify the left-handed hit for a predetermined time.

In this embodiment, the right-handed designation command and the left-handed designation command are control commands for the sub-control CPU 37a to notify information that can specify the launch mode of the game ball, and are used as the second control information. Equivalent to. The information displayed on the image display device 14 that can identify the right-handed hit and the information that can identify the left-handed hit are the operation information that can specify the operation of the player.

FIGS. 3A, 3B and 4 show a mode in which various game effects are performed under the control of the sub-control CPU 37a in response to the instruction from the main control CPU 36a.

First, a decorative drawing variation game and a demonstration effect will be described with reference to FIG. 3A.

When the variation start command (reference numeral "SC" in the figure) is input, the image display device 14 performs a decorative map variation game as a game effect accompanying the special map variation game. After that, when the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern elapses and the fluctuation stop command (reference numeral "TC" in the figure) is input, the decoration map fluctuation game ends on the image display device 14. At this time, the image display device 14 is derived from the combination of decorative symbols determined based on the special figure command.

Then, if the number of start hold is not zero at the end of the game (when the number is 1 or more), the next variation start command is input, so that the image display device 14 plays the next display variation game. If the number of pending starts is not zero, the decorative map variation game (and the special figure variation game) is continuously performed until the number of pending starts becomes zero. At this time, an interval (“IN” in the figure) of a predetermined time is provided between the continuous decorative figure fluctuation games (and the special figure fluctuation game), and after the game ends, the next game is played after the interval. .. In this way, the interval is a state of waiting for the progress of the game. Since a predetermined time is set for the interval between games described above, the progress of the game when the number of start hold is not zero is temporarily waited by the interval. The interval is created by the control of the main control CPU 36a, and corresponds to the time until the sub control CPU 37a receives the control command generated by the main control CPU 36a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, when the number of pending starts is zero at the end of the game, the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. Then, a demo command (reference numeral “DC” in the figure) is input after an interval, so that the image display device 14 performs a demo effect. The demonstration effect is performed, for example, by swinging the decorative pattern ([251] in the example of FIG. 3), which was derived in the previous decorative pattern variation game and displayed as a stop, in the left-right direction. The demonstration effect is not limited to the form in which such a decorative pattern is operated, and for example, a promotional image of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be displayed, or a logo image of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be displayed. .. While the demo production is being performed, the reserved special figure fluctuation game does not exist and is in a standby state. Then, the demonstration effect is continued until the start condition of the special figure variation game is satisfied by entering the first start port 15 and the second start port 16. Therefore, while the demonstration effect is being performed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state as in the above-mentioned interval, but unlike the interval, it is unknown when the standby state ends.

After that, when the start condition of the special figure variation game is satisfied and the execution condition is satisfied while the demonstration effect is being performed, the variation start command is input, and the decorative figure variation game is performed on the image display device 14. This decorative figure fluctuation game is terminated by inputting the fluctuation stop command as described above.

Further, when the game state is the state in which the ball entry rate is improved, a right-handed designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a. Therefore, the image display device 14 displays information that can identify right-handed hitting (“right-handed hitting →” in the figure). The information that can identify this right-handed hit is continuously displayed when the ball entry rate is improved. The information display form may be fixedly displayed in a specific area of the image display device 14, or may be displayed so that the display area of the image display device 14 flows from right to left, for example (). Telop display).

Next, a winning game based on a 2R probability variation jackpot (big hit with a small profit) will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (b).

When the 2R probability variation jackpot is determined, the winning game is started after the end of the decorative map variation game (“hit variation” in the figure) and the interval (“IN” in the figure). The interval until the winning 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 for by the interval.

When an opening command (“OC” in the figure) is input after the start of the winning game, the image display device 14 performs an opening effect. After that, when the opening command (“KC” in the figure) corresponding to the first opening game is input by starting the first opening game, the image display device 14 responds to the first opening game. An open production is performed. Then, when the end condition of the open game is satisfied, the closing command (“HC” in the figure) is input by ending the first open game.

Next, when the opening command (“KC” in the figure) corresponding to the second opening game is input by starting the second opening game, the image display device 14 performs the second opening game. An open production will be performed accordingly. The open game is continuously performed for the number of times determined for each type of hit. At this time, an interval of a predetermined time (“IN” in the figure) is provided between the continuous open games, and the next open game is performed after the interval after the end of the open game. In this way, the interval between open games is also in a state of waiting for the progress of the game. Since a predetermined time is set for the interval between open games, the progress of the game is temporarily waited for by the interval.

After that, when the ending command (“EC” in the figure) is input by the end of the second open game, the image display device 14 performs the ending effect. The ending effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses, and the winning game also ends when the ending effect ends. Then, if the starting reserved ball is not zero at the end of the hit game, the next variation start command is input, so that the image display device 14 plays the next decorative map variation game. There is also an interval between the end of the winning game and the start of the next game. If the number of balls on hold for starting is zero at the end of the winning game, the execution conditions for the demo effect are satisfied and the demo effect is performed as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the large winning opening 18 is arranged in the area on the right side of the gaming board 11. Therefore, during the hit game, the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 18 by causing the game ball to flow down to the right area of the game board 11 by hitting right. Therefore, a right-handed designation command is input to the sub-control board 37. Therefore, the image display device 14 displays information that can identify right-handed hitting (“right-handed hitting →” in the figure). The information that can identify this right-handed hit is continuously displayed during the hit game.

Next, a small hit game based on a small hit will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (b).

The small hit game is performed in the same flow as the hit game based on the 2R probability variation big hit described above. Then, in the open game (the first and second games in the figure) during the small hit game in this embodiment, the image display device 14 continuously performs the effect started at the opening. In the case of a small hit game, an opening command (“OC” in the figure) and an ending command (“EC” in the figure) are input to the sub-control CPU 37a, and an opening command (“KC” in the figure) and No closing command (HC in the figure) is entered.

Next, a hit game based on the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 15R non-probability variation jackpot (both are jackpots with a large profit) will be described with reference to FIG.

The hit game in this case is also performed in the same flow as the hit game based on the above-mentioned 2R probability variation big hit. That is, the opening command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a at the start of the opening, the opening command is input at the start of each opening game, the closing command is input at the end of each opening game, and the ending command is input at the beginning of the ending. Entered. Then, in the image display device 14, the opening effect, the opening effect, and the ending effect are started and ended according to the input command. It should be noted that each of the opening effect, the opening effect, and the ending effect is different from the hit game based on the 2R probability variation jackpot. In addition, a right-handed designation command is input even during a hit game based on the 15R probability variation jackpot and the 15R non-probability variation jackpot, and the image display device 14 contains information (“right-handed →” in the figure) that can identify right-handed hitting. It is displayed.

Next, a flow in which the main control board 36 and the sub control board 37 are activated according to FIG. 5 and a screen display of the image display device 14 at the time of activation will be described.

When the power was supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, each of the main control CPU 36a (main control board 36) and the sub control CPU 37a (sub control board 37) started to start and made initial settings for each. After that, it shifts to the normal processing in which the game can be controlled. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the start timings of the main control CPU 36a and the sub control CPU 37a are different. Specifically, the main control CPU 36a is started up later than the sub control CPU 37a by a predetermined time T.

Such a process of delaying the activation of the main control CPU 36a extends the input time of the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 38c when the power supply is started (the time in the first state in this embodiment). It is done by letting. That is, when the power supply is started, the reset signal of the first state is input from the reset signal circuit 38c to each of the main control CPU 36a and the sub control CPU 37a, but the reset signal input to the sub control CPU 37a is input first. The transition to the second state is performed, and then the reset signal input to the main control CPU 36a is transitioned to the second state as the predetermined time T elapses. By starting the sub-control CPU 37a first in this way, the sub-control CPU 37a can surely receive the control information output by the processing of the main control CPU 36a that has started the start. The "power supply" shown in the above description and FIG. 5 includes 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 power recovery.

The sub-control CPU 37a that started earlier is in a state of waiting for input of control information output by the processing of the main control CPU 36a. In the state of waiting for input of the control information, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 on the return screen G1. The return screen G1 is, for example, a screen that says "Returning to screen display_Please wait for a while" as shown in FIG. After that, when the main control CPU 36a is started, control information is generated in the initial setting. The control information generated at this time is the case where the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c are initialized and the control is started, and the control is restored based on the stored contents without initializing the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c. It is different depending on the case of making it.

The initialization of the main control RAM 36c is instructed by supplying power while operating the RAM clear switch 38f. On the other hand, not initializing the main control RAM 36c (returning according to the stored contents) is instructed by supplying power without operating the RAM clear switch 38f. When the main control CPU 36a receives an initialization instruction, it initializes information (stored contents) related to game control stored in the main control RAM 36c and sets an initial value in the storage area of the main control RAM 36c. For example, when the power supply is stopped when the game state is the probability fluctuation state, the main control RAM 36c holds information that can identify the probability fluctuation state, but the information is initialized and the game is played. Set the information (initial value) that can identify the normal state as the state.

On the other hand, when the main control CPU 36a has not received the initialization instruction, it confirms whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c are normal, and when it is abnormal, it initializes in the same manner as described above and sets the initial value. At the same time, when it is normal, a process of restoring based on the information (stored contents) related to the game control stored in the main control RAM 36c is performed. Whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c are normal or abnormal is confirmed, 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 36a inputs the power supply cutoff signal output from the power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 38b and mainly A backup process for backing up the stored contents of the control RAM 36c is executed. In the backup process, the checksum of the main control RAM 36c when the power is cut off is calculated and stored in the main control RAM 36c, and when the backup process is performed normally, a backup flag that can identify that fact is set. Will be done. Therefore, the main control CPU 36a can determine whether the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c are normal by checking the state of the backup flag set in the main control RAM 36c. In addition, the main control CPU 36a newly calculates the checksum of the main control RAM 36c at the time of power supply in the initial setting, and the calculated value matches the checksum at the time of power failure stored in the main control RAM 36c. By confirming whether or not the operation is performed, it can be determined whether or not the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c are normal. Then, when the main control CPU 36a determines that the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c are abnormal, the main control RAM 36c is initialized and an initial value is set in the same manner as described above. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 36a determines that the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c are normal, the main control RAM 36a does not initialize the main control RAM 36c and is based on the game control information stored in the main control RAM 36c. To restore.

When the main control RAM 36c is initialized and the control is started, the main control CPU 36a generates a power-on command (initialization information) that can identify the initialization as control information, and the power-on command is a sub-control. It is input to the CPU 37a. When the power-on command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 from the return screen G1 to the return screen G2, as shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the return screen G2 displays a combination of decorative symbols (initial symbol combination) of [123].

On the other hand, when the main control CPU 36a starts the control without initializing the main control RAM 36c, it can be specified that the main control RAM 36c returns based on the stored contents of the main control RAM 36c without being initialized as control information. A power command (power recovery information) is generated, and the power recovery command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a. Starting the control without initializing the main control RAM 36c corresponds to returning the main control RAM 36c based on the information regarding the game control held even when the power supply is stopped. When a power recovery command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a displays the display contents of the image display device 14 from the recovery screen G1 on the recovery screen G3 according to the state when the power supply is stopped, as shown in FIG. , G4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of power recovery commands so that a state when the power supply is stopped can be specified. The states when the power supply is stopped are "changing", "standby", "big hit game based on big profit big hit", and "big hit game based on small profit big hit or small hit game". It can be classified as "medium". "Fluctuating" indicates when the symbol variation game is being performed, and "Waiting" indicates during the interval and during the demonstration production. Then, as the power recovery command, a power recovery command that can specify "changing", a power recovery command that can specify "standby", and a power recovery command that can specify "during a big hit game based on a big profit big hit". It is equipped with a command and a power recovery command that can specify "during a big hit game or a small hit game based on a small profit big hit".

When a power recovery command capable of specifying "during fluctuation" or "during a big hit game based on a big profit big hit" is input, the sub-control CPU 37a displays the display contents of the image display device 14 as shown in FIG. Control from the return screen G1 to the return screen G3. The return screen G3 is, for example, a screen that says "Returning to screen display_Please continue the game" as shown in FIG. The return screen G3 is the return screen of the first aspect, which includes a message "Please continue the game" and includes a display indicating an action recommended to the player. Then, in this embodiment, returning from "during fluctuation" or "during a big hit game based on a big profit big hit" corresponds to returning from the first state.

Further, when a power recovery command capable of specifying "standby" or "during a big hit game based on a small profit big hit or during a small hit game" is input, the sub-control CPU 37a has an image as shown in FIG. The display content of the display device 14 is controlled from the return screen G1 to the return screen G4. The return screen G4 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, a screen of a combination of decorative symbols [321] (combination of symbols at the time of power recovery). The return screen G4 is a return screen of the second aspect including a display in which the symbol is stopped. Then, in this embodiment, returning from "waiting" or "during a big hit game based on a small profit big hit or during a small hit game" corresponds to returning from the second state.

Further, when the main control CPU 36a starts the control without initializing the main control RAM 36c, if it is specified from the information about the game control that the ball entry rate is improved or the game is a hit, a right-handed designation command is issued. To generate more. Then, when the right-handed designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a causes the image display device 14 to display information (“right-handed →” in the figure) that can identify right-handed hitting. The "right-handed →" information displayed at this time is operation information (how to hit) that can identify the player's operation (how to hit the game ball) after returning when the return screens G3 and G4 are displayed. Information), and this display notifies the player's operation after returning.

In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 37a that performs the above-mentioned screen display-related processing by inputting the return command or the right-handed designation command functions as a processing means that performs the return-related notification processing. Then, the notification process includes displaying the return screens G3 and G4 as described above, and notifying the operation information (“right-handed →”) that can identify the operation of the player after the return.

Then, when the main control CPU 36a starts the control without initializing the main control RAM 36c, after the initial setting, the main control CPU 36a shifts to the normal process and starts the game control. At this time, the main control CPU 36a returns to the process that was being executed when the power supply was stopped, and restores control from that process. If the gaming state when the power supply is stopped is a probability fluctuation state or a ball entry rate improvement state, the gaming state is restored.

Next, according to FIGS. 6 to 10, the processing contents of the main control CPU 36a and the sub control CPU 37a after the initial setting is performed without initializing the main control RAM 36c, and the screen display of the image display device 14. Will be described.

FIG. 6 illustrates a case of recovering from the fluctuation of the out-of-bounds fluctuation.

In this case, the image display device 14 displays the return screen G3 because it is a return from the fluctuation. Then, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation stop command when the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation has elapsed, and the fluctuation stop command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a in which the variable stop command is input causes the image display device 14 to display a screen (return screen G4) in which the combination [321] at the time of power recovery is stopped and displayed.

After that, when the start holding ball is not zero, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation start command in order to start the next special figure fluctuation game, and the fluctuation start command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a that has input the variation start command starts the decorative drawing variation game on the image display device 14. On the other hand, when the start holding ball is zero, the main control CPU 36a generates a demo command, and the demo command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a to which the demo command is input starts the demo effect on the image display device 14.

In the case of recovery from the deviation fluctuation, the recovery screen is displayed until the fluctuation stop command (predetermined control information) is input, and the game effect is not controlled. Then, the control of the game effect based on the control command is restored by the input of the fluctuation stop command.

FIG. 7 illustrates a case of recovering from a jackpot of a small profit (2R probability variation jackpot) or a fluctuation related to a small hit.

In this case, the image display device 14 displays the return screen G3 because it is a return from the fluctuation. Then, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation stop command when the fluctuation time of the hit fluctuation elapses, and the fluctuation stop command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a in which the variable stop command is input causes the image display device 14 to display a screen (return screen G4) in which the combination [321] at the time of power recovery is stopped and displayed.

After that, the main control CPU 36a performs a process for advancing the hit game. That is, the main control CPU 36a generates an opening command at the start of the opening, and the opening command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. Further, in the case of a big hit with a small profit, the main control CPU 36a generates an open command at the start of each open game and a close command at the end of each open game, and these open commands and close commands are for sub-control. It is input to the CPU 37a. Further, the main control CPU 36a generates an ending command at the start of the ending, and the ending command is input to the sub control CPU 37a.

In this way, control commands for controlling the game effect of the hit game are input, but in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 37a returns under the conditions shown in FIG. 7, the game effect based on these control commands is executed. I won't let you. That is, at the time of returning, the opening effect, the opening effect, and the ending effect are not executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 37a does not execute these game effects, but instead displays a screen in which [321], which is a combination at the time of power recovery displayed by inputting the fluctuation stop command, is stopped and displayed. Display continuously during the middle.

Then, when the winning game is completed, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation start command in order to start the next special figure fluctuation game when the start holding ball is not zero, and the fluctuation start command is sent to the sub control CPU 37a. Entered. The sub-control CPU 37a that has input the variation start command starts the decorative drawing variation game on the image display device 14. On the other hand, when the start holding ball is zero, the main control CPU 36a generates a demo command, and the demo command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a to which the demo command is input starts the demo effect on the image display device 14.

When recovering from a small profit big hit (2R probability variation big hit) or a fluctuation related to a small hit, the return screen is displayed until the fluctuation start command or demo command is input after the hit game, and the game production is not controlled. .. That is, as described above, although the control command related to the game effect of the hit game is input, the game effect is not controlled and the return screen is continued. Then, the control of the game effect based on the control command is restored by inputting the fluctuation start command or the demo command.

FIG. 8 illustrates a case of recovering from a fluctuation related to a big profit jackpot (15R probability variable jackpot, 15R non-probable variable jackpot).

In this case, the image display device 14 displays the return screen G3 because it is a return from the fluctuation. Then, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation stop command when the fluctuation time of the hit fluctuation elapses, and the fluctuation stop command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a in which the variable stop command is input causes the image display device 14 to display a screen (return screen G4) in which the combination [321] at the time of power recovery is stopped and displayed.

After that, the main control CPU 36a performs a process for advancing the hit game. That is, an opening command is generated at the start of the opening, and the opening command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a. Further, the main control CPU 36a generates an open command at the start of each open game and a close command at the end of each open game, and these open commands and close commands are input to the sub control CPU 37a. Further, the main control CPU 36a generates an ending command at the start of the ending, and the ending command is input to the sub control CPU 37a.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 37a returns under the condition shown in FIG. 8, when the opening command or the release command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a is made to perform a general-purpose effect at the time of power restoration, which is positioned as an effect dedicated to the return. The display content of the image display device 14 is controlled. That is, when returning under the condition of FIG. 8, unlike the case of returning under the condition of FIG. 7, the game effect is performed by inputting the control command. Then, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to perform an ending effect according to the type of hit specified from the ending command.

Then, when the winning game is completed, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation start command in order to start the next special figure fluctuation game when the start holding ball is not zero, and the fluctuation start command is sent to the sub control CPU 37a. Entered. The sub-control CPU 37a that has input the variation start command starts the decorative drawing variation game on the image display device 14. On the other hand, when the start holding ball is zero, the main control CPU 36a generates a demo command, and the demo command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a to which the demo command is input starts the demo effect on the image display device 14.

When returning from the hit fluctuation related to the big hit of profit, the return screen is displayed until the fluctuation stop command (predetermined control information) is input, and the game production is not controlled. Then, when the opening command or the opening command is input, a game effect different from the usual one is performed, and the control of the game effect based on the control command is restored by the input of the ending command.

In the examples of FIGS. 6 to 8, when the game state is the ball entry rate improved state or the hit game is in progress, the right-handed designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a in the initial setting as described above. Information that can identify right-handed hits (“right-handed →” in the figure) is displayed. That is, in the examples of FIGS. 6 to 8, the right-handed designation command is input before the control information for controlling the game effect. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 37a performs a process of notifying the operation information (“right-handed →”) before the process of displaying the game effect. That is, in the examples of FIGS. 6 to 8, the notification of the operation information is given priority over the display of the game effect by the image display device 14.

FIG. 9 illustrates a case of returning from a big hit with a small profit (2R probability variation big hit) or a hit game based on a small hit.

In this case, the image display device 14 displays the return screen G4 because it is a return from the hit game.

Then, the main control CPU 36a generates control commands (open command, close command, ending command) according to the stage of the winning game, and these control commands are input to the sub control CPU 37a. However, in this case, the sub-control CPU 37a does not execute the game effect based on these control commands as in the example of FIG. 7. That is, at the time of returning, the opening effect and the ending effect are not executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 37a does not execute these game effects, but instead displays a screen (return screen G4) in which [321], which is a combination at the time of power recovery displayed by inputting a power recovery command, is stopped and displayed. , It is displayed continuously during the hit game.

Then, when the winning game is completed, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation start command in order to start the next special figure fluctuation game when the start holding ball is not zero, and the fluctuation start command is sent to the sub control CPU 37a. Entered. The sub-control CPU 37a that has input the variation start command starts the decorative drawing variation game on the image display device 14. On the other hand, when the start holding ball is 0, the main control CPU 36a generates a demo command, and the demo command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a to which the demo command is input starts the demo effect on the image display device 14.

When returning from a big hit with a small profit (2R probability variable big hit) or a hit game based on a small hit, the return screen is displayed until a fluctuation start command or a demo command is input after the hit game, and the game production is controlled. I can't. That is, as described above, although the control command related to the game effect of the hit game is input, the game effect is not controlled and the return screen is continued. Then, the control of the game effect based on the control command is restored by inputting the fluctuation start command or the demo command.

FIG. 10 illustrates a case of returning from a jackpot game (during the opening) based on a jackpot with a large profit (15R probability variation jackpot, 15R non-probability variation jackpot).

In this case, the image display device 14 displays the return screen G3 because it is a return from the hit game.

Then, the main control CPU 36a generates an open command at the start of each open game and a close command at the end of each open game, and these open commands and close commands are input to the sub control CPU 37a. Further, the main control CPU 36a generates an ending command at the start of the ending, and the ending command is input to the sub control CPU 37a.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 37a returns under the conditions of FIG. 10, when a release command (for the first open game) is input, a general-purpose effect at the time of power recovery, which is positioned as an effect dedicated to the return. The display content of the image display device 14 is controlled so as to perform the above. That is, when returning under the condition of FIG. 10, unlike the case of returning under the condition of FIG. 9, the game effect is performed by inputting the control command. Then, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to perform an ending effect according to the type of hit specified from the ending command.

Then, when the winning game is completed, the main control CPU 36a generates a fluctuation start command in order to start the next special figure fluctuation game when the start holding ball is not zero, and the fluctuation start command is sent to the sub control CPU 37a. Entered. The sub-control CPU 37a that has input the variation start command starts the decorative drawing variation game on the image display device 14. On the other hand, when the start holding ball is zero, the main control CPU 36a generates a demo command, and the demo command is input to the sub control CPU 37a. The sub-control CPU 37a to which the demo command is input starts the demo effect on the image display device 14.

When returning from the opening in a big hit game based on a big profit big hit, the return screen is displayed until the release command is input, and the game production is not controlled. Then, when the release command is input, a game effect different from the normal one is performed, and the control of the game effect based on the control command is restored by inputting the ending command.

When returning from the open game in the big hit game based on the big profit big hit, the sub-control CPU 37a is positioned as an effect dedicated to the return when the release command (for the predetermined open game) is input. The display content of the image display device 14 is controlled so as to perform a general-purpose effect at the time of power recovery. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 37a controls the display content of the image display device 14 so as to perform an ending effect according to the type of 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 jackpot game based on the jackpot of profit, the sub-control CPU 37a starts the decoration map fluctuation game on the image display device 14 when the fluctuation start command is input. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 37a inputs a demo command, the image display device 14 starts the demo effect. As described above, when the power supply is stopped in the big hit game based on the big profit big hit, the control command of the game effect to be performed next to the stage at the time of the stop is input to the control command. Based on the production is controlled.

In the examples of FIGS. 9 and 10, when a hit game is in progress, a right-handed designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a in the initial setting as described above, and information that can identify right-handed hitting (“Right-handed hitting” Right-handed → ") is displayed. That is, in the examples of FIGS. 9 and 10, the right-handed designation command is input before the control information for controlling the game effect. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 37a performs a process of notifying the operation information (“right-handed →”) before the process of displaying the game effect. That is, in the examples of FIGS. 9 and 10, the notification of the operation information is given priority over the display of the game effect by the image display device 14.

Next, a case of returning from the waiting interval (between special figure fluctuation games, open games, etc.) or during the demonstration will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, the image display device 14 in this case displays the return screen G4.

Then, when the sub-control CPU 37a inputs the variation start command, the image display device 14 starts the decorative drawing variation game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 37a inputs a demo command, the image display device 14 starts the demo effect. Further, when the sub-control CPU 37a inputs a control command related to a big hit or a small hit with a small profit, the game effect based on these control commands is not executed as in the example of FIG. Further, when the sub-control CPU 37a inputs a control command relating to a large profit jackpot, the sub-control CPU 37a executes a general-purpose effect at the time of power recovery and an ending effect based on these control commands as in the example of FIG.

When the game state is the ball entry rate improved state and the hit game is in progress, the right-handed designation command is input to the sub-control CPU 37a in the initial setting as described above, and the information that can identify the right-handed hit ( "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. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 37a performs a process of notifying the operation information (“right-handed →”) before the process of displaying the game effect. That is, even when returning from the standby state, the notification of the operation information is given priority over the display of the game effect by the image display device 14.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) When returning based on the information related to the game control when the power supply is stopped, the operation information (“right-handed →”) is notified when the return screens G3 and G4 are displayed on the image display device 14. To. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand how to hit the game ball after returning. That is, it is possible to make the player understand 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 suspension of the power supply.

(2) By giving priority to the operation information over the game production, it is possible to make the player surely understand how to hit the game ball after returning. Then, since the notification of the operation information is given priority regardless of the situation when the power supply is stopped, the player can be surely grasped how to hit the game ball after returning. ..

(3) When the game effect is not executed according to the type of control information input at the time of power recovery, for example, when the power supply is stopped, the game effect related to the big hit with a small profit is performed. Can be restored without executing the game effect. Big hits and small hits with small profits are not always desired by the player. For this reason, in such a case, the mood of the player who is depressed due to the power supply being stopped due to, for example, a power outage, is further lowered by returning the game production related to the big hit with a small profit or the small hit. Can be considered. Therefore, when the control information of the game effect regarding the big hit or the small hit of the small profit is input, it is possible to realize the return in consideration of the player by not executing the game effect based on the control information.

(4) By continuing the return screen until predetermined control information is input as the control information for the game effect, the player can be notified of the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by displaying the return screen.

(5) When the control information of the game effect related to the big hit or the small hit of the small profit is input, the return screen is continuously displayed, so that the player can be notified of the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Then, when the fluctuation start command or the demo command is input, the display of the return screen is terminated and the control of the game production is returned, so that it is possible to realize a return in consideration of the player without giving a sense of discomfort.

(6) On the other hand, when the control information of the game production related to the big hit of the profit is input, the game production is performed based on the control information. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that he / she has returned from a state in which the profit is large. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's profit obtained by the big profit jackpot from being impaired by the power supply being stopped.

(7) When returning from the state when the power supply is stopped, the image display device 14 can display a return screen in consideration of the state. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped, it is possible to realize a return in consideration of the player.

(8) In particular, when returning from standby, a return screen different from the case of returning from a big hit game based on fluctuations or big profits is displayed, so whether or not the game needs to be restarted immediately. Can be easily determined.

(9) Similarly, when returning from a big hit game based on a small profit big hit or a small hit game, a return screen different from the case of returning from a big hit game based on a fluctuation or a big profit big hit is displayed. Is displayed, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the game needs to be restarted immediately.

(10) When returning from a big hit game based on a big hit during fluctuations or a big profit, a display showing the recommended action to the player is displayed as a return screen, so that it is possible to judge what to do. .. On the other hand, when returning from a big hit game based on a big hit with a small profit or a small hit game during standby, is it necessary to immediately restart the game by displaying that the symbol is stopped as a return screen? It is possible to easily judge whether or not it is. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped, it is possible to realize a return in consideration of the player.

The above embodiment may be changed as follows.

-The embodiment may be embodied in a gaming machine in which both the main control board 36 and the sub control board 37 have a backup function. Even in such a game machine, the main control CPU 36a causes the sub control CPU 37a to input either a power-on command or a power recovery command when the power supply is started. Then, the sub-control CPU 37a may perform control at the time of return based on the input control information as in the embodiment.

-In addition, when both the main control board 36 and the sub control board 37 have a backup function as described above, the sub control CPU 37a restores based on the game control information stored in the sub control RAM 37c. Control at the time of electricity may be performed. For example, when the sub-control CPU 37a holds information that can specify the launch mode of the game ball, the control information from the main control CPU 36a may not be input or may be input based on the information. The operation information may be notified regardless of the control information. Further, when the sub-control CPU 37a holds information on a big hit (advantageous gaming state) or a small hit with a small profit, the control information from the main control CPU 36a is not input based on the information, or Even if it is input, the game effect may not be executed regardless of the control information. Further, when the sub-control CPU 37a holds information that can identify the state when the power supply is stopped, the control information from the main control CPU 36a is not input based on the information, or Even if it is input, the return screen according to the state may be displayed regardless of the control information.

-If a function is installed to notify the duration of these states (for example, the number of remaining fluctuations) when the probability is fluctuating or the ball entry rate is improving, these durations cannot be specified when returning. It may be a notification form. For example, normally, the number of times is displayed by a countdown method each time the special figure variation game is executed, but after returning, the number of times may be displayed as, for example, "?? times". Then, this notification form may be continued until the winning lottery is won, or until the probability fluctuation state or the ball entry rate improvement state ends.

-In the other example described above, if it is possible to restore the duration, the notification may be performed from the time of restoration.

-When the pachinko game machine 10 of the embodiment is provided with the effect movable body 41, the effect movable body 41 may be made to stand by at the initial position at the time of return. For example, if the power supply is stopped during the operation of the effect movable body 41, it may be controlled to return to the initial position at the time of return, and may be made to stand by at the initial position. It is unnatural to continue the operation of the effect movable body 41 during the return. Therefore, according to the above-described configuration, it is possible to realize a return without unnaturalness by making the effect movable body 41 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 movable body for production.

-In addition to the three rows of decorative symbols displayed on the image display device 14, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a special symbol (referred to as a fourth symbol or a fifth symbol) is displayed on a part of the center accessory 13. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a special symbol display H, the special symbol may be hidden at the time of power recovery. The special symbol is a part of the symbol that constitutes the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol. If a special symbol is used, when the winning types are different, even if the combination of the three rows of decorative symbols is the same combination, the combination according to the winning type can be configured by different types of special symbols. Can be done. That is, it is possible to increase the variation of the combination without increasing the number of rows of decorative patterns. The fluctuation of the special symbol is controlled by the sub-control CPU 37a. Further, the special symbol may be displayed together with the decorative symbol in the area of the image display device 14 without providing the dedicated special symbol display H.

-It may have one type of power recovery command, and separately from the power recovery command, control information capable of grasping the state when the power is cut off may be input to the sub-control CPU 37a.

-The control commands input during the jackpot game may be an opening command, an opening command, and an ending command. That is, it is not necessary to use the close command.

-In a pachinko gaming machine that can perform a promotion effect during a hit game, when returning from the hit game, the promotion effect may not be performed.

-During the open game, in a pachinko game machine equipped with a function to display the decorative symbols that make up the combination of hits and a function to display the number of open games, when returning from the hit game, do not display these. You may.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that does not have a fluctuation stop command as a control command for controlling a decorative map fluctuation game. When the fluctuation stop command is not provided, for example, the sub-control CPU 37a ends the decorative drawing fluctuation game based on the fluctuation time.

-You may change the return screen. For example, the return screen may only darken the screen. You may also change the message displayed on the return screen.

-In a pachinko gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine having an effect mode) that changes the design of the background image or the decorative design according to the game state, a predetermined background image or the decorative design of the predetermined design may be displayed at the time of return. For example, when the power supply is stopped and restored during the probability fluctuation state, a background image or a decorative pattern in the non-probability fluctuation state may be displayed. That is, the background image or decorative pattern displayed when the degree of expectation is low, such as the probability fluctuation state, may be displayed at the time of restoration.

-While displaying the return screen on the image display device 14, the decorative lamp 39 may be turned off and the speaker 40 may be silenced. Then, the effect of the decorative lamp 39 and the effect of the speaker 40 may be restored when the game effect of the image display device 14 is restored.

-When the return screen is displayed, information that can identify left-handed strikes may be displayed as operation information that can identify the player's operation after returning.

-Notification of operation information during a hit game may be performed during a specific hit game. For example, in the embodiment, the operation information is notified during the big hit game based on the big profit big hit, but the operation information may not be notified during the big hit game and the small hit game based on the big profit small profit. .. In this case, at the time of returning, the operation information may be notified when returning from the big hit game based on the big hit of profit.

-The operation information may be notified by another device instead of the image display device 14. For example, as another device, notification by light emission of a lamp or notification by voice output of a speaker may be used. Further, the notification by the image display device 14, the notification by the light emission of the lamp, and the notification by the voice output of the speaker may be arbitrarily combined. Further, 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 be notified of operation information.

-The game machine that notifies the operation information that can identify the operation of the player after the return when the return screen is displayed may be embodied in the rotating body type game machine. The rotating body type game machine includes a slot machine that uses a medal as a game medium and a slot machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. In the operation information in the slot machine, the operation order of the operation buttons to be operated when stopping the rotation of the reel may be notified.

-The type of hit that the pachinko machine has can be changed arbitrarily. For example, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that has a big hit with a small profit but does not have a small hit. In this case, when returning from the fluctuation related to the big hit with a small profit or the big hit game, the control of the game effect may not be executed as in the embodiment. Further, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that has a small hit but does not have a large profit small hit. In this case, when returning from the fluctuation related to the small hit or the small hit game, the control of the game effect may not be executed as in the embodiment.

-The jackpot with a small profit is not limited to the jackpot game composed of two open games as in the embodiment. That is, from the viewpoint of the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game, the big hit with a small number of prize balls that can be obtained among the big hits provided by the pachinko gaming machine may be a big hit with a small profit.

-The jackpot with a small profit is not limited to the number of prize balls that can be obtained, but may be defined by the game state given after the jackpot game. For example, a big hit in which neither the probability fluctuation state nor the ball entry rate improvement state is given after the big hit game, or a big hit in which the probability fluctuation state is given but the ball entry rate improvement state is not given may be a big hit with a small profit.

-A game machine that does not execute the game effect based on the control information when the control information of the game effect related to the advantageous game state with a small profit is input may be embodied in the rotating body type game machine. The rotating body type game machine includes a slot machine that uses a medal as a game medium and a slot machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. In the rotating body type game machine, for example, when returning from the big bonus game, the game effect may be executed, but when returning from the regular bonus game, the game effect may not be executed.

A return screen G3 may be set as the return screen when returning from a hit game based on a big hit or a small hit with a small profit, and the return screen G4 may be displayed only when returning from standby.

-Also, the return screen G4 may be displayed only when returning from either during the demo or during the interval.

-A game machine that changes the return screen according to the state of returning may be embodied in a rotating body type game machine. The rotating body type game machine includes a slot machine that uses a medal as a game medium and a slot machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. In the rotating body type game machine, for example, the return screen may be different depending on whether the player returns from the demo or the bonus game.

-The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols. Further, the embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of large winning openings, a pachinko gaming machine having a single starting port and using a single special symbol, or a single special starting port. It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a symbol.

-The display means for displaying is not limited to the liquid crystal type image display device, and may be another display device. For example, it may be a dot matrix type display device or a 7-segment type display device.

-The state specification command may be composed of information that can identify each of the probability fluctuation state, the non-probability fluctuation state, the ball entry rate improvement state, and the non-ball entry rate improvement state.

-The embodiment may be embodied as a game machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) that gives a game when the game ball passes through a specific area.

-The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability fluctuation function. For pachinko gaming machines having a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won, or a predetermined specification. There is a specification that gives a probability fluctuation state until the symbol fluctuation game for the number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine having a probability fluctuation function has a specification of giving a probability fluctuation state when the game ball passes through a specific area.

-The sub control board 37 is used as a sub control board, and the display control board that specially controls the image display device, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 39, and the speaker 40 are specializedly controlled separately from the sub control board 37. A voice control board may be provided. A sub control board may include such a sub control board and a board for controlling other effects.

Further, the main control CPU 36a of the main control board 36 and the sub control CPU 37a of the sub control board 37 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(1-1) A display means for holding the information on the game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped, and displaying the information on the game machine which can be restored based on the information on the game control when the power supply is started. It is provided with a processing means for performing notification processing regarding return, and in the notification processing, a predetermined return screen is displayed on the display means when the power supply is started, and a game after the return is displayed when the return screen is displayed. A gaming machine that includes displaying operation information that can identify a person's operation by using a display means or a means different from the display means.

In the game machine, as the game progresses, the recommended operation as the player's operation is notified. For example, the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-83647 (conventional document 1) has a game property that allows the game balls to be separated as the game progresses. In such a pachinko gaming machine, in order to prevent the player from being disadvantaged, when it is necessary to launch a game ball into the left area of the game board in the progress of the game, a notification recommending a left-handed hit is given and the game is played. When it is necessary to launch a game ball in the area to the right of the game board during progress, a notification recommending right-handed hit is given. By the way, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, even if the power supply is stopped due to a power failure or the like and then the power supply is restored based on the backup information, the player is recommended after the restoration. If this operation is not performed, the player will be disadvantaged. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped, it is necessary to give sufficient consideration to the player when returning the power supply.

According to the game machine of the above technical idea (1-1), when the player returns based on the information related to the game control when the power supply is stopped, the player's return screen is displayed on the display means. Operation information that can identify the operation is notified. Therefore, it is possible to let the player know what kind of operation should be performed after returning. That is, it is possible to make the player grasp what kind of operation was performed when the power supply was stopped. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage of the player due to the suspension of the power supply.

(1-2) A predetermined game effect can be displayed on the display means, and when returning based on the information related to the game control, the notification of the operation information is prioritized over the display of the game effect by the display means. The gaming machine according to the above technical idea (1-1). According to this configuration, by giving priority to the operation information over the game production, the player can be surely grasped what kind of operation should be performed after the return.

(1-3) A main control means and a sub control means for inputting control information generated by the main control means are provided, the processing means is the sub control means, and the sub control means is the control information. 1 When the process of displaying the game effect by inputting the control information is performed, the process of notifying the operation information by inputting the second control information as the control information, and returning based on the information related to the game control, the first 2 The gaming machine according to the technical idea (1-2), wherein the control information is input before the first control information.

(1-4) The main control means performs processing related to execution of the symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery, and when starting the symbol variation game, it is possible to specify that the symbol variation game is started as control information. The sub-control means displays the effect accompanying the symbol variation game as a game effect on the display means by inputting the variation start information, and power is generated when the symbol variation game is not performed. The game according to the technical idea (1-3), wherein when the supply is stopped and the game is restored based on the information related to the game control, the second control information is input before the fluctuation start information which is the first control information. Machine. According to this configuration, the operation information can be given priority over the game effect according to the situation when the power supply is stopped.

(1-5) In the process related to the execution of the symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery, the main control means controls information when the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game reaches a predetermined variation time. The variation end information that can be specified to end the symbol variation game is generated as, and the sub-control means ends the effect associated with the symbol variation game as a game effect by inputting the variation end information, and the symbol variation game When the power supply is stopped while the game is being performed and the game is restored based on the information related to the game control, the technical idea (1) in which the second control information is input before the fluctuation end information which is the first control information. -3) or the gaming machine according to (1-4). According to this configuration, the operation information can be given priority over the game effect according to the situation when the power supply is stopped.

(1-6) When the winning lottery is won, the winning game is performed, the winning game progresses step by step, and the main control means performs processing related to the progress of the winning game and advances the winning game. Generates stage information that can specify the stage of the winning game as control information, and the sub-control means displays the effect according to the stage as the game effect on the display means by inputting the stage information, and the winning game is performed. The technical idea (1-3), in which the power supply is stopped while the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restored based on the information related to the game control, the second control information is input before the stage information becomes the first control information. The gaming machine according to any one of (1-5). According to this configuration, the operation information can be given priority over the game effect according to the situation when the power supply is stopped.

(1-7) Regarding the display means for displaying and the return in the game machine which retains the information on the game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped and can be restored based on the information when the power supply is started. A processing means for performing the notification process is provided, and the notification process includes displaying a predetermined return screen on the display means when the power supply is started, and when the return screen is displayed, the game ball after the return. A gaming machine that includes a display means or a means other than the display means for notifying the hitting method information capable of specifying the hitting method.

(1-8) The main control means performs processing related to execution of the symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery, and when starting the symbol variation game, it is possible to specify that the symbol variation game is started as control information. The sub-control means displays the effect accompanying the symbol variation game as a game effect on the display means by inputting the variation start information, and supplies power when the profit is small in an advantageous game state. (1-3) to (1-5), which are input before the fluctuation start information in which the second control information becomes the first control information, when the second control information is stopped and the game is restored based on the information related to the game control. ), The game machine described in any one of the items.

(1-9) The main control means performs processing related to execution of the symbol variation game for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery, and when starting the symbol variation game, it is possible to specify that the symbol variation game is started as control information. The sub-control means displays the effect accompanying the symbol variation game as a game effect on the display means by inputting the variation start information, and the power supply is stopped when the game is a small hit game. , Of the above technical ideas (1-3) to (1-5), in which the second control information is input before the fluctuation start information that becomes the first control information when returning based on the information related to the game control. The game machine described in any one item.

(2-1) A main control means and a sub control means in which control information generated by the main control means is input and predetermined control is performed based on the input control information, and the main control means and the sub Each of the control means holds the information on the game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped, and when the power supply is started, the game machine that can return based on the information on the game control is based on the information on the game control. In the case of returning, when the information relating to the advantageous gaming state having a small profit is held as the information, the sub-control means is a gaming machine that does not execute the game effect relating to the advantageous gaming state having a small profit.

(2-2) A main control means and a sub control means in which control information generated by the main control means is input and predetermined control is performed based on the input control information, the main control means and the above-mentioned Each of the sub-control means retains the information on the game control for a predetermined period even when the power supply is stopped, and is based on the information on the game control in the game machine which can return based on the information on the game control when the power supply is started. When the information related to the small hit is held as the information, the sub-control means is a game machine that does not execute the game effect related to the small hit.

(3-1) A display means for holding information on game control for a predetermined period of time even when the power supply is stopped, and displaying on a game machine that can be restored based on the information on game control when the power supply is started. The notification processing includes a processing means for performing notification processing related to return, and the notification processing includes displaying a predetermined return screen on the display means with the start of power supply, and the display means returns from the first state. In some cases, the return screen of the first aspect is displayed, and when returning from the second state, the return screen of the second aspect is displayed, and in the second state, the pending symbol change game does not exist and waits. A gaming machine that includes a state in which the game is playing or a state in which the game is waiting for progress.

For example, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-110907 (conventional document 2), when the power supply is stopped due to, for example, a power failure, and then the power supply is started, the backup information is restored. It has a configuration. Then, in the gaming machine of the conventional document 2, a predetermined return screen is displayed on the display means at the time of return. By the way, it is completely unpredictable under what condition the power supply may be stopped. For this reason, if the return screen to be displayed at the time of return is set uniformly, the player may be confused because he / she does not know what kind of action should be taken by looking at the return screen.

According to the gaming machine of the above-mentioned technical idea (3-1), when returning from the state when the power supply is stopped, the display means can display the return screen in consideration of the state. In particular, when returning from the standby state, a return screen different from other states is displayed, so it is possible to easily determine whether or not the game needs to be restarted immediately. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped, it is possible to realize a return in consideration of the player.

(3-2) The return screen of the first aspect includes a display indicating an action recommended to the player, and the return screen of the second aspect includes a display indicating that the symbol is stopped. -1) The gaming machine described. According to this configuration, when returning from the first state, a display indicating an action recommended to the player is displayed as the return screen of the first aspect, so that it is possible to determine what to do. On the other hand, when returning from the standby state (second state), whether or not it is necessary to immediately restart the game by displaying that the symbol is stopped as the return screen of the second aspect. It can be easily judged. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped, it is possible to realize a return in consideration of the player.

(3-3) In the notification process, when the return screen is displayed, hitting method information capable of specifying how to hit the game ball after returning is notified by using a display means or a means different from the display means. The gaming machine according to the above technical idea (3-1) or (3-2), further including the above. According to this configuration, it is possible for the player to understand how to hit the game ball after returning. That is, it is possible to make the player understand how the game ball was hit when the power supply was stopped. Therefore, when the power supply is stopped, it is possible to realize a return in consideration of the player. In addition, the disadvantage of the player due to the suspension of the power supply can be reduced.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 14 ... Image display device, 36a ... Main control CPU, 37a ... Sub-control CPU, 41 ... Movable body for production, G1 to G4 ... Return screen.

Claims (1)

A main control means and a sub-control means in which control information generated by the main control means is input and predetermined control is performed based on the input control information, and game control is provided even when the power supply is stopped. In a game machine that retains information about the game for a predetermined period of time and can return based on the information about the game control when the power supply is started.
There are two types of jackpots: jackpots with large profits and jackpots with smaller profits than jackpots with large profits.
When returning based on the information regarding the game control
The main control means generates first control information and second control information based on the information regarding the game control.
When the big hit with a large profit is won, the sub-control means inputs the first control information related to the big hit game in the big hit game after the symbol variation game, thereby performing a game effect based on the first control information. , The notification of the operation information that can identify the operation of the player by inputting the second control information is executed, and the jackpot game due to the power supply being stopped during the jackpot game based on the jackpot with a large profit. When the second control information is input after returning to, the same as the notification of the operation information that can specify the operation of the player in the jackpot game based on the jackpot with a large profit when the power supply is not stopped. While the notification is executed in the mode, when the first control information regarding the jackpot game is input, the effect mode is different from the game effect in the jackpot game based on the jackpot, which has a large profit when the power supply is not stopped. Perform a game production dedicated to a certain power recovery ,
When the sub-control means wins a jackpot with a small profit as compared with a jackpot with a large profit, the sub-control means inputs the first control information regarding the jackpot game in the jackpot game after the symbol variation game. 1 A game effect based on control information and notification of operation information that can identify a player's operation by inputting the second control information are executed, and a big hit with a small profit as compared with a big hit with a large profit. When the second control information is input after returning to the jackpot game due to the power supply being stopped during the jackpot game based on the above, the profit is larger than the jackpot when the power supply is not stopped. While the notification is executed in the same manner as the notification of the operation information that can identify the operation of the player in the jackpot game based on the jackpot with a small profit, when the first control information regarding the jackpot game is input, the game effect A game machine that does not let you execute .