JP6807356B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured so that a special game advantageous to a player is performed when a determination made when a predetermined condition is satisfied becomes a winning determination result.

Conventionally, a hit determination regarding whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game performed using a predetermined game medium such as a pachinko ball or a game medal is performed, and the hit determination is the hit determination result. There are known gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machine machines that are configured to generate special games that are advantageous to the player, with this as one of the conditions. Taking a pachinko machine as an example, the main control device (first control means) that executes control processing related to the core of the game such as hit determination, and the execution of production based on the control processing executed by the main control device. It is equipped with various control devices such as an effect control device (second control means) that executes related control processes and a payout control device that executes control processes related to the payout of pachinko balls as a game medium, and the pachinko balls can flow down. The game board in which the game area is defined is provided with a start winning section where a pachinko ball can win a prize, and an effect display unit (effect display means) such as a liquid crystal display capable of executing a symbol variation effect that changes the effect symbol. ing. In such a pachinko machine, a hit determination is made in the main control device when the pachinko ball flowing down the game area wins a prize in the start winning section (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), and based on the determination result. When the effect control device executes the effect on the effect display unit and the hit determination results in a hit determination result, the special prize unit provided on the game board is opened after the effect on the effect display unit is completed. A game is created to give the player an opportunity to win a prize ball.

Further, in recent years, game machines have come to perform various game productions in order to enhance the interest of the game. In such a game effect, an effect image for effect display is displayed in a wide range of the effect display unit, or a movable effect body provided separately from the effect display unit is operated according to the effect image of the effect display unit. There is something. When such an effect is executed, since the display subject of the effect display unit is the effect image, the effect symbol on the effect display unit may be reduced and displayed in a variable manner, or a symbol different from the effect symbol may be displayed on the effect display unit. It is configured to notify the player that the symbol variation effect is continuing by displaying it in the corner of the (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-205745

Here, in recent years, amusement machines tend to diversify and complicate their productions in order to enhance the interest of the game. However, if the effect display unit is configured to always display a symbol for notifying that the effect is continuing, the display content on the effect display unit may be limited or the display content may be unified. It is feared that the damage will be a factor that reduces the interest of the game.

That is, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and has been proposed to preferably solve the problems, and is used for controlling a first control means for determining whether or not a hit is achieved. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of a game by making it possible to perform a production having a high effect of the production without impairing the state in which the game information based on the game can be identified.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is:
A first control means (60a) that executes a predetermined control process and a second control means (65a) that executes a control process related to the effect based on a control signal from the first control means (60a). The first control means (60a) is provided with a hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is a hit determination. In a game machine configured to perform a special game advantageous to the player with the result as an opportunity.
A hold storage means that stores hold information when a game ball wins a prize,
Based on the control of the first control means (60a), the hold display indicating the hold number is displayed by the mode of the lighting unit which is smaller than the upper limit number of the hold number which is the number of hold information stored by the hold storage means. A first game information display that includes a hold display unit and can change and stop display the first game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) based on the control of the first control means (60a). Means (M) and
Comprising a hold display unit which displays under the control of said hold display indicating the number of pending said pending memory means by displaying the number of pending image second control means (65a), the determination of the per determination means (60a) A second game information display means (17) capable of displaying the second game information indicating the result in a variable and stop manner based on the control of the second control means (65a),
Based on the control of the second control means (65a), the hold display indicating the number of holds of the hold storage means is displayed according to the mode of the same number of lights as the hold display of the first game information display means. The third game information is displayed in a form capable of identifying whether the first game information display means (M) is displaying the change and stop of the first game information. With a third game information display means (300) that can be displayed based on the control of the control means (65a) of
The first control means (60a) displays the first game information so as to variablely display the first game information based on a predetermined fluctuation time triggered by the execution of the determination by the hit determination means (60a). Configured to control means (M)
The second control means (65a) changes the second and third game information in synchronization with the change time of the first game information, triggered by the execution of the determination by the hit determination means (60a). And is configured to control the second and third game information display means (17,300) corresponding to stop display.
The second game information includes a plurality of different display forms as a loss display that can be displayed on the second game information display means (17) when the judgment of the hit determination means (60a) is a loss determination result. Display is set,
The third game information includes at least one out-of-order display form that can be displayed on the third game information display means (300) when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is a loss determination result. Set,
The second control means (65a) has a disengagement display that is displayed as the second game information before the power is turned off when the power is restored due to the power cut that occurs when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped. A power recovery display having a different display form is displayed on the second game information display means (17), and the first control means (60a) is displayed as the third game information when the RAM is cleared. In the same display form as above, the deviation display is configured to be displayed on the third game information display means (300), and when the power is restored due to the power failure, the hit determination means (60a) is performed after the power is restored. of the third game information display means after winning the game ball that occurred before the decision is made to hold display unit of the (300), configured to be a display state indicating the number hold of the pending memory means The gist is that.
In addition, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
A movable body that is movable under the control of the second control means is provided.
When the movable body is moved, a part or all of the second game information in the second game information display means is covered with the movable body, while the third game of the third game information display means. The gist is that the information is configured so that it is not covered by movable bodies.
In addition, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
Equipped with a hold storage means that stores hold information when a game ball wins a prize,
The first game information display means includes a hold display unit that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds stored by the storage means based on the control of the first control means.
The third game information display means includes a hold display unit that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds stored by the storage means based on the control of the second control means.
When the power is restored due to the power failure, the number of holds stored by the storage means in the hold display unit of the third game information display means after the hit determination means is determined after the power is restored. The gist is that it is configured so that it can be displayed as shown.
In addition, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
It is a gist that the display state of the third game information is different from that before the occurrence of the power cut when the power is restored due to the power cut that occurred when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped.
In addition, the present application includes the following technical ideas.
The third is the case where the power is restored due to the power failure that occurs when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped and the case where the power is restored due to the power disconnection that occurs during the fluctuation of the first game information. The gist is that the display state of the hold display unit of the game information display means is set to the same display state.

In this way, the first game information is displayed on the first game information display means based on the control of the first control means, and the second game information display means and the third game information display means In each case, the second and third game information are displayed based on the control of the second control means in synchronization with the fluctuation time of the first game information, so that the second game information and the third game information are displayed. From any of the displays of the game information display means of 3, it is possible to identify whether the first game information is changing, which is the elapsed period until the determination result of the hit determination means is shown. Therefore, it is possible to identify whether the first game information is changing from the third game information of the third game information display means, so that the degree of freedom of the production using the second game information display means is increased. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurred when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped, the second game information is a power recovery display having a display form different from the disconnection display displayed before the power is turned off. By displaying it as game information, it is possible to identify from the display state of the second game information that the power has been restored due to the power failure. In addition, by displaying the same out-of-order display form as the third game information when the first control means is operated from the initial state, the third game information indicates that the first game information has stopped fluctuating. It can be identified from the display state of.

According to the game machine according to the present invention, information based on the control of the first control means for determining whether or not a hit is achieved while realizing the execution of an effect having a high effect effect by using the second game information display means. Can be identified from the display of the third game information display means.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. (a) is a schematic front view showing the game board according to the embodiment, and (b) is an enlarged view of a main part in which the arrangement position of the auxiliary display portion is enlarged. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of the pachinko machine which concerns on Example. (a) is a schematic view showing each symbol sequence in the effect display unit, the special figure hold display area for effect, and the display area for normal figure variation effect, and (b) is a state in which the first movable body is moved to the movable position. It is the schematic which shows the relationship with the effect display part in the above, and (c) is the schematic which shows the relationship with the effect display part in the state which the 2nd movable body moved to a movable position. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process of the pachinko machine which concerns on Example. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an image of error notification in the case of a magnetic detection sensor error among the first specific errors is displayed in the first error display area (full screen), and (b). ) Is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between each display area in the effect display unit, the second error display area, and the second error display area. (a) is a flowchart showing the main control power-on process, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing the display state of the effect display unit when the initial start-up process is executed by the main control CPU, and (c). Is an explanatory diagram showing a display state of the effect display unit when the return process is executed by the main control CPU. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part, the effect display part, and the auxiliary display part after clearing RAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part, the effect display part, and the auxiliary display part before power-off and after power-return when power is restored due to the power-off which occurred at the time of the fluctuation stop of a special figure. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the game information display part, the effect display part, and the auxiliary display part before and after power-off when power is restored due to the power-off which occurred while the special figure fluctuates. The game information display unit before and after the power outage, when the power is restored due to the power outage that occurred when the fluctuation of the normal map stopped, and when the power was restored due to the power outage that occurred during the fluctuation of the normal map It is explanatory drawing which shows the display state of the effect display part and the auxiliary display part.

Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to suitable examples. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. Further, in the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" mean the pachinko machine on the front side (as shown in FIG. 1) unless otherwise specified. Nominate as seen from the player's side).

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has bases 11 and 12 formed to open forward and installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game store, and front openings of the bases 11 and 12. A front member 13 that is openably and closably supported by the bases 11 and 12 to form the front surface of the gaming machine is provided, and various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the front member 13 as an installation base material. By doing so, the gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens back and forth, and is installed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed vertically on an installation frame stand (not shown) of a game store. The inner frame 12 as the main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably arranged on the inner frame 12. Further, on the rear side of the game board 20, a design for directing (hereinafter referred to as a special drawing) is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined condition (starting condition) (a winning of a pachinko ball to each of the starting winning openings 31a and 32a described later). An effect display unit (display means) 17 as an effect execution means for varying (referred to as an effect symbol) is detachably arranged. In the embodiment, the effect display unit 17 employs a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a storage case, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum type display device or a dot matrix type display is used. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variable display of various special drawing effects such as devices can be adopted. Further, in the embodiment, when various errors occur, the effect display unit 17 functions as a notification means for executing an error notification indicating that the error has occurred.

Then, on the front side of the middle frame 12, the front frame 13 as the front member having a window 13a formed in the front and rear at a position corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20 is assembled so as to be openable and closable. There is. A fluoroscopic protection plate 13b made of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material is arranged on the front frame 13 so as to cover the window 13a, and protects the game board 20 so as to be visible from the front side. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 13 is provided with a lamp device (light emitting means) 18 so as to surround the window 13a, and a speaker capable of outputting voice or sound effect at an upper position of the front frame 13. (Sound output means) 19 is arranged. Then, by turning on / blinking a light emitting body (not shown) such as an LED provided in the lamp device 18 or outputting an appropriate sound from the speaker 19, various displays performed by the effect display unit 17 are performed. It is configured so that it is possible to perform an effect by light or an effect by sound according to the effect (design variation effect). That is, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 have a function as an effect executing means as well as the effect display unit 17. Further, the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are configured to be able to execute error notification when an error occurs, and the lamp device 18 and the speaker 19 are notified to execute error notification in the same manner as the effect display unit 17. It has a function as a means.

Ball trays (storage units) 14, 15 capable of storing pachinko balls (game media) are provided at positions below the window 13a in the front frame 13, and the ball trays 14, 15 are integrally provided with the front frame 13. 15 can be opened and closed. The upper ball saucer 14 and the lower ball saucer 15 are assembled to the front frame 13 of the embodiment in a vertical positional relationship. In addition, one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Further, it may be configured to include only one ball saucer 14, 15.

An operation handle 16 for operating a hitting ball launching device (not shown) is provided at a lower right front position of the pachinko machine 10 (front frame 13 in the embodiment). The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the counterclockwise rotation direction, and the player operates the operation lever 16a to rotate clockwise to operate the ball launching device. The pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are launched one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launching device is configured to change strongly according to the turning amount of the operating lever 16a, and the player operates the operating lever 16a to adjust the turning amount. , The so-called "left-handed" in which the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a (described later) formed on the game board 20, and the second ball flow path 21b (described later) formed on the game board 20. It is possible to distinguish between the so-called "right-handed (rubber-hit)" in which the ball flows down. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, by operating the operation lever 16a to launch the pachinko ball into the game area 21, the pachinko ball enters various entry portions described later, so that a predetermined game can be performed. It is supposed to be done.

(About game board 20)
The game board 20 of the embodiment is a flat plate-shaped transparent plate (game area forming member) formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate into a substantially rectangular shape having a predetermined plate thickness, and the game. The effect display unit 17 is detachably assembled on the rear side of the board 20. On the front side of the game board 20, as shown in FIG. 2, a game area 21 in which a pachinko ball can flow down (moveable) is defined by a substantially circular guide rail 23 arranged on the front surface (board surface). A game is performed by launching a pachinko ball launched from the hit ball launching device into the game area 21. Further, the game board 20 is provided with an installation member (not shown) that defines an accommodation space between the game board 20 and the game board 20, and the accommodation space includes a light emitting member that produces an effect by emitting light. Various production means such as movable bodies 110 and 120 that produce effects by movement are installed. The effect display unit 17 is attached to the rear side of the installation member and can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 20 through the opening provided in the installation member and the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (described later). It is configured to face. The game board 20 may have a decorative sticker or the like attached to the surface of a non-light-transmitting plate member such as a veneer material or a synthetic resin material.

A plurality of mounting ports penetrating the front and rear of the game board 20 are provided in the game area 21, and various game components are attached to each mounting port from the front side and at the lowest position of the game area 21. Is configured so that an out port 22 that opens in the game area 21 is opened, and a pachinko ball that is launched into the game area 21 and enters the out port 22 is discharged to the outside of the machine. Further, the game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails 24 in the game area 21, and the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) flows down on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 described later. The rotation guide member F that rotates with the contact of the pachinko ball is rotatably supported, and the flow direction of the pachinko ball is irregularly changed by the contact with the game nail 24 and the rotation guide member F. There is. The rotation guide member F is a member also called a so-called "windmill", and is a member that releases the pachinko ball in the left-right direction as if it were rotated as the rotation guide member F rotates. The number of mounting openings formed is appropriately determined as necessary depending on the number of various game components to be mounted on the game board 20, the arrangement position, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 of the embodiment is formed with an opening 25a that opens back and forth at a mounting opening that opens most of the substantially center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rail 23. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached, and the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 can be visually recognized from the front surface of the game board 20 through the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The installation member opens forward from a substantially rectangular back plate formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the game board 20 and a painting wall portion protruding forward from the outer peripheral edge portion of the back plate. The game board 20 and the installation member are fixed by screws in a state where the opening front end of the image wall portion is in contact with the rear surface of the game board 20 in a box shape. Further, the back plate of the installation member is provided with a substantially rectangular opening at a position aligned with the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the front-rear direction, and the back plate is provided with a substantially rectangular opening. The effect display unit 17 is detachably attached to the rear side, and the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the opening.

(About frame-shaped decorative body 25)
As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 arranged on the game board 20 has a frame-shaped base portion formed in an annular shape extending along the inside of the mounting opening provided on the game board 20. (Not shown), which is provided on the frame-shaped base portion and projects forward from the front surface of the game board 20, and separates the game area 21 and the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 from the inner circumference of the game area 21. A thin plate-shaped base plate portion 25c extending outward from the trailing edge of the eaves-shaped portion 25b is provided. Then, the frame-shaped base portion is inserted into the mounting port, and the base plate portion 25c is in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, and the base plate portion 25c is fixed to the game board 20 by a fixing means such as a screw. , The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is attached to the game board 20. Here, the eaves-shaped portion 25b is provided so as to continuously extend so as to surround the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the front side of the display surface 17a in the effect display portion 17 is provided. It regulates that the pachinko ball flows down (falls) across it, and that the pachinko ball that bounces in contact with the game nail 24 enters the opening side. Further, the eaves-shaped portion 25b is formed so as to incline downward in the left-right direction from the uppermost position, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 does not stay on the eaves-shaped portion 25b on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 or It is formed so that it is guided to the right side.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area 21 defined on the outside of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is the first ball flow path 21a on which the pachinko ball flows down on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the frame-shaped decoration. The pachinko ball is divided into a second ball flow path 21b on the right side of the body 25, and the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 by the hitting ball launching device is divided into a first ball flow path 21a according to the arrival position. Alternatively, it is configured to flow down any of the second ball flow-down paths 21b. Then, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a (when it hits the left), it will be described later as compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. It is configured so that there is a high possibility that a pachinko ball will win (win) in the starting winning section 31, 32, the special winning section 41, 42, and the gate section 48. More specifically, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b, the probability that the pachinko ball will win (win) in the starting winning section 31,32, the special winning section 41,42 and the gate section 48 is It is set to 0%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 uses the third game information related to the first game information displayed on the game information display unit M to control the effect control CPU 65a. An auxiliary display unit (third game information display means) 300 that can be displayed based on the above is provided. Specifically, the auxiliary display unit 300 is arranged adjacent to the opening edge of the opening 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 at the upper right portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the auxiliary display unit is arranged. The 300 is configured to directly face the fluoroscopic protection plate 13b. That is, the auxiliary display unit 300 is configured to be located in front of the movable area of the movable body 110 described later, and the auxiliary display unit 300 is in a state where the movable body 110 operates in either the initial position or the movable position. The third game information displayed on the pachinko machine 10 can be visually recognized from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. That is, when a player playing a game on the pachinko machine 10 looks at the game board 20 from the front and looks at the game board 20 from the front side (player side), it is adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. By arranging the auxiliary display unit 300 so as to perform the game status (special figure) from the display contents of the auxiliary display unit 300 that naturally enters the player's field of view while viewing the effect display performed by the effect display unit 17. It is now possible to easily grasp the fluctuation state of the pachinko machine, the number of pachinko machines on hold, and the fluctuation state of the pachinko machine.

(About the ball entry section)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entry portions (specifically, a first start winning section 31 and a second start winning section) in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter. 32, the first special winning section 41, the second special winning section 42, the gate section 48, and the normal winning section 45) are provided, and control is executed according to the winning section in which the pachinko ball enters. It is possible to play a predetermined game. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first starting winning section 31, the second starting winning section 32, the first special winning section 41, the second special winning section 42, and the gate section 48 as the ball winning sections are A pachinko ball that flows down the first ball flow path 21a is provided at a position where it can enter. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, the ordinary winning portions 45 are arranged at positions where the pachinko balls that have flowed down the first ball flow path 21a can win a prize. The second ball flow path 21b of the embodiment is formed with a width that allows one pachinko ball to pass along the guide rail 23 to reach the out port 22, and flows down the second ball flow path 21b. The pachinko ball does not win a prize in any of the entry sections.

As shown in FIG. 2, a pachinko ball that faces the game area 21 and flows down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) can win a prize in the game board 20 at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25. The first starting winning section 31 is arranged, and the second starting winning section 32 is arranged below the first starting winning section 31. Further, on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, a gate portion 48 through which a pachinko ball that faces the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) and flows down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) can pass. Are arranged. Further, a first special winning portion 41 is arranged at a position on the upper left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 facing the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a), and a left side portion of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. A second special winning portion 42 is arranged facing the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a).

(About starting prize sections 31, 32)
The first and second starting winning portions (ball winning portions) 31, 32 are provided with starting winning openings (ball entrances) 31a, 32a in which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can be won. Here, the first start winning section 31 is a constantly open type winning section in which the first starting winning opening 31a is always open to the game area 21, and the second starting winning section 32 is subject to predetermined opening conditions and closing conditions. The second starting winning opening 32a is an opening / closing type winning portion that is opened / closed by a starting opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 32b. The second start winning unit 32 includes a start winning solenoid SL1 (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the starting opening / closing member 32b, and the starting winning solenoid SL1 is arranged on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10. It is configured to be driven and controlled by the 60 (main control CPU 60a).

The first and second start winning units 31, 32 are start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (FIG. 3) as start prize detection means for detecting pachinko balls that have won in the first and second start prize openings 31a, 32a. (See) is provided. The start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, when the detection signals from the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2 are input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is sent from the start prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 with the input of the detection signal as a payout condition for the prize balls, and the ball payout device (payout means) 91 is made to pay out a preset number of prize balls. It has become like. Further, the detection of the pachinko balls by the first and second start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, the winning of the pachinko balls to the first and second starting winning openings 31a and 32a) is set as the starting condition of the game (predetermined condition, starting). As a condition), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) acquires various prize information (game information such as a random number for jackpot determination) on the occasion of the establishment of the start condition, and is characterized based on the acquired prize information. It is configured so that the figure hit judgment (hit judgment) is performed. Then, the sub-control boards 65 and 70, which will be described later, control the effect display unit 17 so that the effect display unit 17 executes the symbol variation effect based on the result of the special figure hit determination. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is configured to perform a special figure hit determination on condition that the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 detect the pachinko ball.

Further, when the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a becomes the hit determination result, a special game advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) is given. As a result of the symbol variation effect on the effect display unit 17, a combination (for example, the same special figure effect symbol) that becomes a predetermined hit display (predetermined specific display) in the stop display area 27 (described later) of the effect display unit 17 A special game (hereinafter referred to as a big hit game) that is advantageous to the player is given by the fixed stop display of the special drawing effect symbol (the three sets of the above, etc.), and the first special prize is given with the occurrence of the big hit game. A jackpot game is performed in which the first special winning opening 41a of the section 41 and the second special winning opening 42a of the second special winning section 42 are opened under predetermined opening conditions, giving the player an opportunity to win a prize ball. It is configured to be. That is, in the embodiment, the jackpot game in which the player is given an opportunity to win the prize ball is in an advantageous state in favor of the player.

(About the 1st special prize section 41)
The first special winning section (special winning section, winning section) 41 closes the first special winning opening (special winning opening) 41a that opens in the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) so as to be openable and closable. A first special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 41b is provided, and the closing position and opening of the first special opening / closing member 41b are closed when the first special winning solenoid SL2 (see FIG. 3) is driven as a driving means. It is configured to be displaced to the open position. Further, the first special winning unit 41 is provided with a first special winning detection sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) as a detection means for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the first special winning opening 41a. The first special winning detection sensor SE3 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the first special winning detection sensor SE3 detects a pachinko ball (that is, a pachinko ball to the first special winning opening 41a). When the detection condition is satisfied by winning the prize, the detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is the detection signal from the first special prize detection sensor SE3. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 with the input as a payout condition for the prize balls so that the ball payout device (payout means) 91 pays out a preset number of prize balls. It has become. Here, when the first special winning solenoid SL2 is given a big hit game that opens and closes the first special winning opening 41a when the pachinko ball is won into the first and second starting winning openings 31a and 32a. After the symbol variation effect by the effect display unit 17 is completed, the drive is controlled by the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games having different opening / closing modes of the first special opening / closing member 41b are set, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) opens / closes according to the type of jackpot game. It is configured to drive and control the first special winning solenoid SL2 according to the conditions. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, a state in which the first special winning solenoid SL2 is driven and controlled and the first special winning opening 41a is opened (the first special winning solenoid SL2 is operating) is set as an effective state.

(About the 2nd special prize section 42)
The second special winning section (special winning section, winning section) 42 opens and closes the second special winning opening (special winning opening) 42a that opens in the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a). A second special opening / closing member (opening / closing means) 42b is provided, and the closing position and opening of the second special opening / closing member 42b are closed when the second special winning solenoid SL3 (see FIG. 3) is driven as a driving means. It is configured to be displaced to the open position. In addition, the second special winning unit 42 has a second special winning detecting means (first detecting means, second detecting means, ball detecting means) for detecting a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the second special winning opening 42a. A special winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The second special winning detection sensor SE4 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the second special winning detection sensor SE4 detects a pachinko ball (that is, a pachinko ball to the second special winning opening 42a). When the detection condition is satisfied by winning the prize, the detection signal is output to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) is the detection signal from the second special prize detection sensor SE4. A control signal (prize ball payout designation command) is output to the payout control board 90 with the input as a payout condition for the prize balls, and the ball payout device 91 is made to pay out a preset number of prize balls. .. Here, when the second special winning solenoid SL3 receives a big hit as a result of the big hit lottery on the main control board 60 triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball into the first starting winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 32a. In addition, the second special opening / closing member 42b is opened / closed at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game so that the pachinko ball can be allowed to win the second special winning opening 42a.

The second special winning section 42 includes a winning passage that communicates with the second special winning opening 42a and a branch passage that branches off from the winning passage (neither is shown). Further, the second special winning unit 42 is provided with a guide body capable of guiding the pachinko ball flowing down the winning passage to the branch passage at the branch position of the branch passage with respect to the winning passage, and as a driving means for operating the guide body. The switching solenoid SL4 is provided. The guide body can be displaced to a first posture in which the ball entrance of the branch passage is closed while opening the winning passage and a second posture in which the ball entrance of the branch passage is closed while the winning passage is closed. By shifting the guide body from the first posture to the second posture with the drive of the switching solenoid SL4, the pachinko ball flowing down the winning passage can be branched into the branch passage. Here, the second special winning unit 42 always holds the guide body in the first posture, and switches the guide body from the first posture to the second posture in a specific round with the winning of the big hit game. The solenoid SL4 is driven and controlled.

The second special prize detection sensor SE4 is arranged on the downstream side of the branch position of the branch passage in the prize passage. In addition, the second special winning section 42 is provided with a specific region entry detection sensor SE5 as a specific region entry detection means for detecting a pachinko ball passing through a branch passage. The specific area entry detection sensor SE5 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) like the second special winning detection sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3), and the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 is pachinko. When a sphere is detected, a detection signal is output to the main control board 60. The second special winning unit 42 is configured to always close the second special winning opening 42a (in a winning impossible state) by the second special opening / closing member 42b, and at a predetermined timing during the big hit game (hit game). It is configured to open the second special winning opening 42a (in a winning state) in (specific round). Further, in the second special winning section 42, the guide body whose posture is displaced from the first posture to the second posture in the specific round of the big hit game is subject to the condition that the specific region entry detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball. The switching solenoid SL4 is driven and controlled so as to shift the posture from the second posture to the first posture.

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

(About gate 48)
The gate portion 48 is provided with a gate sensor SE6 (see FIG. 3) as a detection means for detecting that a pachinko ball has passed through the gate portion 48. The gate sensor SE6 is wired and connected to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), that is, a pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE6. Opening judgment information (game information such as random numbers) is acquired along with the detection of (the establishment of the detection condition by passing the pachinko ball of the gate portion 48), and the normal figure hit judgment (normal figure hit) based on the acquired game information. The lottery) is configured to be held. Then, as a result of the lottery for hitting the normal drawing, when a game per hit for opening and closing the second starting winning opening 32a is given, the starting winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled so that the opening / closing member 32b for starting is opened and closed. It has become.

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

(About game information display unit M)
Game information that displays various game information (first game information) at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the lower left position outside the game area 21) based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. A display unit (first game information display means) M is provided, and by visually observing the game information display unit M, the player can appropriately confirm the game information necessary for the game. .. That is, the game information display unit M is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring, and each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57 follows a signal output based on the control process of the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to display game information by turning on / off the light emitting unit (LED) of. Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the game information display unit M of the embodiment has special figure display units 50A, 50B, special figure hold display units 52, 53, and normal map display as display units for displaying the game information. A unit 55, a general drawing reservation display unit 56, and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered and protected by a light-transmitting cover body Ma, so that various game information displayed on the game information display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. It is configured.

(About special figure display units 50A and 50B)
The special figure display units 50A and 50B operate with the winning of the first start winning unit 31 and the second start winning unit 32 as a trigger to indicate the result of the special figure hit determination (special figure hit determination) for notification. It is a display unit that displays a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol) in a identifiable manner. That is, the game information display unit M (special figure display units 50A, 50B) can display a special symbol indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination means as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. It has become. Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B refer to the first special figure display unit 50A and the second start winning unit 32, which start the variable display of the special figure when the first start winning unit 31 is won. It is composed of a second special figure display unit 50B that starts variable display of the special figure upon winning a prize, and each of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is composed of a plurality of (for example, eight) LEDs. Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start winning unit 31, the LED of the first special figure display unit 50A is sequentially turned on and off, and the special figure variation display is performed, and finally the lighting of the LED is confirmed. One of a plurality of types of special drawings is displayed depending on the stopped lighting position (lighting pattern). In addition, when the pachinko ball wins the second start winning section 32, the LED of the second special figure display section 50B is turned on and off, and a fluctuating variable display is performed, and the lighting of the LED is finally confirmed. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings according to the stopped lighting position (lighting pattern). The special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment are configured to display the special figure according to the lighting position of the LED, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting state can be appropriately changed to finally display the lighting. Any display means such as a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other special figures can be adopted.

The special figures that can be displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B include a predetermined number (for example, 100 types) of special figures (big hit symbols) as a hit display that can recognize the winning in the special figure hit determination, and the determination. A predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figures (special figure missing symbols) as a loss display that can recognize the loss of the figure are set corresponding to the special figure display units 50A and 50B, respectively, and the special figure hit determination is made. As a result of the special figure variation display, one special figure determined according to the determination result of is displayed as a fixed stop display on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. Then, by displaying the special figure (big hit symbol) as the hit display on any of the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the big hit game corresponding to the hit display is continuously given to the player. It has become. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A The special figure displayed as a fixed stop may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed by the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as a "second special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, a fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2. That is, the special figure display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment function as a variable display means for displaying the determination result of the special figure hit determination while displaying the variation with the detection of the start winning winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2. ..

The "fixed stop" is a stop state in which the special figure display units 50A and 50B continuously maintain the same lighting state for a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time). That is, the next special figure fluctuation display can be executed after the special figure is lit and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B over the special figure fluctuation interval time and the fixed stop display is displayed. In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure change interval time (special figure change standby time) of the symbol change effect (first special figure change display) performed based on the first start hold information, and the second 600 ms is set as the special figure change interval time (special figure change standby time) of the symbol change effect (second special figure change display) performed based on the start hold information. The special figure fluctuation interval time is not limited to the above-mentioned time, but may be a time during which the player can identify that the special figure has stopped, and the first start hold information and the second start hold information. It is also possible to set the special figure fluctuation interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on each to different times. For example, by shortening the special figure interval time when the special figure variation display is performed based on the second start hold information than when the special figure variation display is performed based on the first start hold information, the second start is performed. It is possible to proceed with the pattern variation effect performed based on the hold information.

(About special figure reservation display units 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 provide winning information (various random number information such as random numbers for determining special figure hits) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first and second starting winning units 31 and 32. This is a display unit that identifiablely displays the number of reserved special figure start hold information when it is stored as special figure start hold information in a predetermined storage means (in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c). That is, the game information display unit M (special figure hold display units 52, 53) can display the hold display indicating the number of holds of the special figure start hold information as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. It has become like. Here, in the special figure hold display units 52 and 53, the main control RAM 60c holds the first special figure start from the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning unit 31. The main control RAM 60c secondly displays the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins in the first special figure holding display section 52 that displays the number of holdings stored as information and the second starting winning winning section 32. It consists of a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as special figure start hold information, and each of each of the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 emits light (two in each example). It is composed of parts. That is, the number of times the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display are held according to the display contents of the first and second special figure reservation display units 52 and 53 (the remaining number of executions of the special figure hit determination). ) Is notified.

Here, the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information displayed by the first special figure hold display unit 52 is added by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start winning prize unit 31, and the first special figure start winning information is added. 1 Every time a special figure hit determination based on the special figure start hold information (that is, the first special figure variation display (design variation effect)) is performed, 1 is subtracted. In addition, the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information displayed by the second special figure hold display unit 53 is added by 1 when the pachinko ball wins any of the second start winning prize units 32. Every time the special figure hit determination (second special figure change display (design change effect)) based on the second special figure start hold information is performed, 1 is subtracted. A predetermined upper limit number (“4” for any of the first and second special figures) is set for the number of hold information of the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special figures up to the upper limit number. Figure The number of pending start information is set to be added. Each of the first and second special figure hold display units 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and the number of start hold is "1" to "2". In the case of, the corresponding special figure hold display units 52 and 53 light up in order in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), and when each start hold number is "3" to "4", the corresponding special figure hold display unit By blinking 52 and 53 in order in a predetermined order (for example, on the left side), the player can grasp the number of holdings of each special figure start hold information.

Here, when each of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is stored, one hold information (for example, the second special figure start hold information) is read out with priority over the other. The order in which the special figure hit determination is performed (priority change is performed) and the first start winning section 31 and the second start winning section 32 are won (the order in which the first and second special figure start hold information is stored). ) Can be configured to read the special figure start hold information and make a special figure hit determination (sequential change). In addition, in the case of sequential fluctuation, the special figure start hold information (first special figure start hold information and second special figure start hold information) is mainly controlled in a state where the winning order of the special figure start hold information can be recognized. It is configured to be stored in the RAM 60c.

(About the general map display unit 55)
The normal figure display unit 55 is a normal symbol for notification showing the result of a normal figure hit determination (opening determination) performed triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE6 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 48). Hereinafter, it is a display unit that displays (referred to as a normal figure) in a identifiable manner. That is, the game information display unit M (general map display unit 55) can display a normal symbol indicating a determination result of the normal map hit determination means as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. ing. Here, the normal drawing display unit 55 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and is triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball of the gate sensor SE6 (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate part 48). The LEDs of the figure display unit 55 are turned on and off in sequence. Blinking and fluctuating fluctuation display of the normal figure (normal figure fluctuation display) is performed, and finally, there are a plurality of types depending on the lighting position (lighting pattern) in which the LED is definitively lit. It is designed to display one of the normal drawings. Then, it is possible to recognize the hit or miss of the normal map from the final display result of the normal map display unit 55. That is, the normal symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol display means for changing and stopping the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal map hit determination. As the normal figures that can be displayed on the normal figure display unit 55, a predetermined number (for example, two types) of normal figures (for example, two types) as a hit display that can recognize the winning in the normal figure hit determination, and the normal figure per symbol of the determination. A predetermined number of normal figures (for example, one type) (for example, one type of normal figure) are set as a loss display that can recognize the loss, and one normal figure determined according to the judgment result of the normal figure hit judgment is set. Is displayed on the normal map display unit 55 as a result of the normal map variation display. That is, the normal map display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as a variable display means for displaying the variation display according to the detection of the gate sensor SE6 and displaying the determination result of the normal map hit determination. The normal drawing display unit 55 of the embodiment is configured to display the normal drawing according to the lighting position of the LED, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting position is appropriately changed to change the display mode and finally the lighting display is performed. Any form can be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a normal figure can be adopted.

The "fixed stop" is a state in which the normal map display unit 55 continuously displays (lights) at the same lighting position over a predetermined normal map fluctuation interval time (normal map fluctuation standby time). That is, the next normal map fluctuation display can be executed after the normal map is lit and displayed on the normal map display unit 55 over the normal map fluctuation interval time and the fixed stop display is displayed. In the embodiment, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the normal map fluctuation interval time. The fluctuation interval time of the normal map is not limited to the above-mentioned time, and may be any time as long as it can be identified that the normal map has stopped.

(About the general drawing hold display unit 56)
The general figure holding display unit 56 stores the opening determination information (various random number information such as random numbers for determination per normal figure) acquired when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48 in a storage means (Example) inside the machine. Then, when it is stored in the main control RAM 60c) as the normal figure start hold information, it is a display unit that displays the number of hold of the normal figure start hold information in a identifiable manner. That is, the game information display unit M (general figure hold display unit 56) can display the hold display indicating the number of reserved general figure start hold information as the first game information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. It has become. Here, the normal figure hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light emitting display units, and changes in the normal figure held by the display contents of the normal figure hold display unit 56. The number of times is notified. The number of normal figure start hold displayed by the normal figure start hold display unit 56 is added by 1 when the pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 48, and the normal figure hit determination (normal figure change display) based on the normal figure start hold information is made. 1 is subtracted each time it is done. A predetermined upper limit (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the number of reserved start-ups of the normal figure, and the number of hold-holds of the start of the normal figure can be added up to the upper limit.

Here, the display area of the game information display unit M is set to be extremely small as compared with the display area of the effect or the like executed by the effect display unit 17, and attention is paid to the effect of the effect display unit 17. It is difficult for the player to easily recognize each information displayed on the game information display unit M. Each display unit 50A, 50B, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57, etc. of the game information display unit M can individually control lighting as long as it can display or notify the corresponding information. It may be composed of a light emitting display unit composed of LEDs, or a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means may be adopted.

(About the production display unit 17)
Next, the effect display unit 17 that executes a predetermined effect display when the start condition is satisfied will be described. Here, the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment is a second unit capable of displaying game information (second game information) related to the game information (first game information) displayed on the game information display unit M. It is provided as a game information display means. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the effect display unit 17 fluctuates or stops a predetermined symbol (second game information) based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Displayable display areas (symbol display areas) 26a, 26b, 26c are defined, and the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c are triggered by winning a prize in the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 32a. In, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time (special symbol fluctuation time) has elapsed. That is, the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display unit 17 are display areas for displaying symbols indicating whether the special symbol variation display is performed in the first or second special symbol display units 50A, 50B. It has become. In the following description, a symbol indicating whether or not the special figure variation display is performed is referred to as a special figure effect symbol. Specifically, in the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment, three rows of symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c are set horizontally side by side, and each of the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c is used for special symbols. A stop display area 27 capable of stopping and displaying the effect symbol and a variable display area 28 capable of variablely displaying the effect symbol for the special symbol are provided. In the embodiment, the stop display area 27 is located in the variable display area 28, and when the special figure effect symbol is variable-displayed, the special figure is continuously provided over each stop display area 27 and the variable display area 28. The effect design for the figure is displayed in a variable manner. That is, each stop display area 27 is a part of a variable display area capable of variablely displaying the special drawing effect symbol. In the following description, the three columns of display areas for changing and stopping the special symbol effect symbols may be designated and distinguished as the left symbol column 26a, the middle symbol column 26b, and the right symbol column 26c.

In the effect display unit 17 of the embodiment, one stop display area 27 for the special pattern effect symbol is defined for each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c, and the symbol variation composed of the three rows of the special symbol effect symbols. In the effect, a symbol combination of the special symbol effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line in which the stop display areas 27 of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, and 26c are combined is derived. Then, when the special symbol effect symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17 is a winning symbol combination, a big hit It is possible to grasp that the game is given. Here, in the embodiment, as a winning symbol combination, the same special symbol effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c (for example, "222", "777", "777". "Etc.) is set. The symbol combination of the special pattern effect symbols that can recognize this hit becomes the effect display hit display displayed on the effect display unit 17, and after the end of the symbol variation effect, the special winning unit 41, under the opening / closing operation conditions advantageous to the player. A hit game for opening and closing 42 is given. On the other hand, when even one special symbol effect symbol displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c is different, the symbol combination (for example, "123", "734") , "171", etc.), in principle, it can be recognized that the winning game is not given. The symbol combination of the special pattern effect symbols that can recognize the deviation is the effect display of the effect display unit 17. As described above, the effect display unit 17 (design display area 26a, 26b, 26c) uses the effect control CPU 65a to control the effect control CPU 65a to display the effect symbol for special figure indicating the determination result of the special symbol hit determination means in the second game information. It can be displayed as.

Further, in the effect display unit 17, the special effect symbol is temporarily temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 of each symbol string 26a, 26b, 26c before the symbol variation effect is completed, and then each symbol string is displayed. When the special symbol effect symbols of 26a, 26b, and 26c are displayed as a fixed stop, one symbol variation effect is completed. That is, the symbol variation effect (first special figure variation display and second special symbol variation display) is a variation of the special symbol effect symbols (special figure 1 and special figure 2) performed based on one special figure start hold information. It is designed to be executed once from the start to the fixed stop. The "variable display" is a state in which the special symbol effect symbols displayed in the stop display area 27 are changed in a predetermined order in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The "fixed stop" of the special symbol effect symbol means that the special symbol effect symbol is continuously stopped in the stop display area 27 for the predetermined special symbol fluctuation interval time in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. It is in the displayed state. Further, the "temporary stop" of the special symbol effect symbol means that the special symbol effect symbol displayed so as to stay in the stop display area 27 in each of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c continues for the special symbol fluctuation interval time. It is not stopped. That is, in the temporary stop of the special figure effect symbol, the state in which the special figure effect symbol is displayed in a fluctuating state in the stop display area 27, or the state in which the special figure effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special figure fluctuation interval time. Includes. In the embodiment, 600 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) based on the detection of the start winning prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the effect display unit 17 has a display area (display for normal figure variation effect) capable of changing or stopping another symbol based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Area) 205 is defined, and when the gate portion 48 is passed, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the display area 205 for effecting the fluctuation of the normal map, and the symbol is displayed after the predetermined fluctuation time (variable time of the normal map) has elapsed. It is configured to display a stop. That is, the display area 205 for the normal map variation effect of the effect display unit 17 is a display area for displaying a symbol (second game information) indicating whether the normal map variation display is performed on the normal map display unit 55. It has become. In the following description, a symbol displayed in the normal map variation effect display area 205 and indicating whether or not the normal map variation display is performed is referred to as a normal map variation effect symbol. In the embodiment, a display area 205 for a normal drawing variation effect is provided in a corner portion (lower left corner portion in the embodiment) of the effect display unit 17.

Then, in the case where the result of the normal figure hit determination in the main control CPU 60a is the normal figure hit, the normal figure hit is shown in the normal figure variation effect display area 205 of the effect display unit 17. It is possible to grasp that a game per normal figure that opens and closes the second start winning opening 32a when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed is given, and in the case of a judgment result that the result of the normal figure hit judgment is out of order, the normal figure It is possible to grasp that a predetermined normal drawing effect symbol indicating a deviation is stopped and displayed in the variable effect display area 205, and a game per normal drawing for opening and closing the second start winning opening 32a is not given. In the embodiment, the character "open" is set to be displayed as the effect symbol for the ordinary figure indicating the hit of the ordinary figure, and the symbol "-" is displayed as the effect symbol for the ordinary figure indicating the deviation of the normal figure. Is set to be done. It should be noted that the effect symbols for the normal figure showing the hit and the out-of-normal figure are not limited to this, and can be set arbitrarily, and the effect symbols for the normal figure showing the hit and the out-of-normal figure are shown. It is also possible to set a plurality of symbols respectively. In this way, the effect display unit 17 (display area 205 for the effect change effect) uses the effect control CPU 65a to provide the second game information of the effect symbol for the normal figure, which indicates the determination result of the normal figure hit determination means. It can be displayed as.

(About production hold display)
In addition, the effect display unit 17 has a display area (effect display start) for displaying a hold display capable of specifying the number of holds of the special figure start hold information based on the control of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). Hold display area) 201,202 are defined. In the embodiment, as the effect special figure hold display area, the first effect special figure start hold display area 201 that displays the special figure hold display (hold display) indicating the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information. , A second effect special figure start hold display area 202 for displaying a hold display indicating the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information is set, and the number of hold of the first and second special figure start hold information is set. Can be individually displayed on the effect display unit 17. That is, the effect display unit 17 (effect display start hold display area 201, 202) displays a hold display indicating the number of holds of the special figure start hold information as the second game information based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It has become possible. Here, in the embodiment, as the special figure hold display, the first special figure hold display (for example, “●”) indicating the existence of the first special figure start hold information is held for the number of holds, and the first special figure start hold is held. By displaying in the area 201 and displaying the second special figure hold display (for example, "★") indicating the existence of the second special figure start hold information in the second special figure start hold area 201 by the number of holds. , It is configured to display the number of pending information for each special figure start pending information. Here, as described above, since a predetermined upper limit number (“4” for any of the first and second special figure start hold information) is set for the hold number of the first and second special figure start hold information, each special feature. In the start holding areas 201 and 202, the special figure holding display for the maximum number of holdings can be displayed. The special figure hold display is not limited to this, and can be any display as long as the number of hold of each special figure start hold information can be identified. For example, a number according to the hold number. Can also be displayed.

Here, in the first special figure start hold area 201, the first special figure hold number command (described later) input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) is used. The number of reserved first special figure start hold information specified based on the above is displayed, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) are displayed in the second special figure start hold area 202. The number of holds of the second special figure start hold information specified based on the second special figure hold number command (described later) input to is displayed. In the embodiment, the first and second special figure start holding areas 201 for the effect are provided adjacent to each other on the lower edge portion (lower part of the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c) of the effect display unit 17. Therefore, the player can easily identify the number of reserved special symbol start pending information according to the symbol variation effect performed in the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c.

(About auxiliary display unit 300)
Next, the auxiliary display unit 300 provided on the frame-shaped decorative body 25 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2B, the auxiliary display unit 300 displays the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display that indicates whether the special figure display unit 50A or 50B of the game information display unit M is displaying the variation of the special figure. Units 301 and 302, special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 for displaying the number of special figure start hold information held on the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 of the game information display unit M, and game information display. The normal map display unit 55 of the unit M is provided with a normal map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 that displays whether or not the normal map is variablely displayed. That is, the auxiliary display unit 300 is configured so that the player can appropriately confirm the game information necessary for the game by visually observing the auxiliary display unit 300. In this way, the auxiliary display unit 300 of the embodiment can display the game information (third game information) related to the game information (first game information) displayed on the game information display unit M. It is provided as a means for displaying game information.

(About special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302)
As shown in FIG. 2B, the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 have a first special figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether or not the special figure variation display is performed in the first special figure display unit 50A. The first special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301 displayed as the third game information and the second special figure auxiliary symbol indicating whether the special figure variation display is performed in the second special figure display unit 50B are the first. The second special figure variation auxiliary display unit 302 for displaying as the game information of No. 3 is provided, and each of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 is composed of a predetermined number (for example, one) of LEDs. That is, the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display in which the LED of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 blinks in accordance with the start of the first special figure fluctuation display (start of fluctuation of the special figure) in the first special figure display unit 50A. The LED is turned on or off in accordance with the end of the first special figure fluctuation display (the fluctuation stop of the special figure) so that the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 ends. It has become. Similarly, the LED of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 blinks in accordance with the start of the second special figure fluctuation display (start of fluctuation of the special figure) in the second special figure display unit 50B. Is performed, and the LED is turned on or off in accordance with the stop of the second special figure fluctuation display (the fluctuation stop of the special figure) so that the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 is completed. It has become.

Here, the fluctuation start timing and fluctuation stop timing of the first or second special figure fluctuation display are the control signals input from the main control board 60 (specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command and the special figure stop described later). It is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a can be identified based on the designated command). The end timing of the special figure fluctuation display can also be specified by measuring the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern on the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect display unit 17 (symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c) and the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure variation supplementary display unit 301, 302) are the game information display unit. The effect control CPU 65a controls the corresponding special figure effect symbol and special figure auxiliary symbol to change and stop display in synchronization with the change and stop display of the special figure in M (special figure display units 50A and 50B). It has become. In other words, the effect control CPU 65a is triggered by the execution of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a, so that the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol are changed and stopped and displayed in synchronization with the special figure fluctuation time. It controls the display of the display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300.

The special figure auxiliary symbols that can be displayed on the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 include a predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figure auxiliary symbols as a hit display that can recognize the winning in the special figure hit determination. A predetermined number (for example, one type) of special figure auxiliary symbols as a loss display capable of recognizing the deviation of the determination are set corresponding to the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302, respectively. Here, in the embodiment, when the special figure hit determination based on the first special figure start hold information is won, the LED of the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 is set in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the first special figure fluctuation display. Is displayed in a predetermined light emitting color (for example, red) to display a special figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display, and if the judgment is not met, the first special figure variation display is set to stop changing. By lighting the LED of the special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301 with a light emitting color (for example, blue) different from that of the hit display, the special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display is displayed. In addition, when the special figure hit determination is deviated, the special figure auxiliary symbol as a misalignment display is displayed by turning off the LED of the first special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301 in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the first special figure fluctuation display. You may try to do it. Similarly, when the special figure hit determination based on the second special figure start hold information is won, the LED of the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 emits a predetermined light in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the second special figure fluctuation display. By lighting in a color (for example, red), the special figure auxiliary symbol as a hit display is displayed, and if the judgment is not correct, the second special figure change assistance is performed according to the change stop of the second special figure change display. By lighting the LED of the display unit 302 with a light emitting color (for example, blue) different from that of the hit display, a special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display is displayed. In addition, when the special figure hit determination is deviated, the special figure auxiliary symbol as a misalignment display is displayed by turning off the LED of the second special figure variation auxiliary display unit 302 in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the second special figure fluctuation display. You may try to do it. As described above, the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure variation auxiliary display units 301, 302) uses the special figure auxiliary symbol indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination means based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a as the third game information. It can be displayed as.

The special figure auxiliary symbol as the hit display and the miss display displayed by the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit The lighting pattern (combination of lighting positions) may be changed depending on whether the 301 and 302 are composed of a plurality of LEDs and the LED is won or not. Further, the special figure auxiliary symbol as the hit display and the miss display may be displayed in different forms on the first special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 and the second special figure change auxiliary display unit 302. The special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 of the embodiment are configured to display the special figure auxiliary symbol by turning on / off the LED, but the lighting state is not limited to this and is finally turned on. It may be in a form that can be displayed, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, or other display means can be adopted.

Here, the first special figure variation display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A, the symbol variation effect performed in the first effect special figure reservation display area 201 of the effect display unit 17, and the first effect. The auxiliary special figure change display performed by the special figure change auxiliary display unit 301 is configured to start the change at the same time and stop the change at the same time (that is, the changes of the respective display units are synchronized). Similarly, the second special figure variation display performed by the second special figure display unit 50B, the symbol variation effect performed in the second effect special figure hold display area 202 of the effect display unit 17, and the second special figure change effect. The auxiliary special figure fluctuation display performed by the figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 is configured to start and stop the fluctuation at the same time (that is, the fluctuation of each display unit is synchronized). That is, the special effect symbol in the effect display unit 17 is temporarily temporarily stopped, or is temporarily displayed according to the display content (effect display or error display) of the effect display unit 17 or the operation of the movable body 100. Even if this is not the case, the effect display unit 17 continues the symbol variation effect until the end of the first or second special figure variation display, and the auxiliary display unit 300 continues the auxiliary special figure variation display. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the special figure effect symbol is displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 and various effect displays are executed, whereas the first special figure variation auxiliary display is performed. The special figure auxiliary symbols in the section 301 and the second special figure variation auxiliary display section 302 are displayed by a predetermined number of LEDs (one in the embodiment), and are compared with the special figure effect symbols displayed on the effect display unit 17. The special figure auxiliary symbols of the special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are displayed in a much smaller and inconspicuous state. Therefore, even if the first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 and the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 are variablely displayed, the player's attention is directed to the effect performed by the effect display unit 17, so that the effect. The first special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301 and the second special figure variation auxiliary display located adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 are not spoiled by the interest of the symbol variation effect on the display unit 17. By confirming the state of unit 302, it is possible to easily confirm whether the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is continuing or the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is completed.

(About special figure hold auxiliary display units 303, 304)
As shown in FIG. 2B, the special figure holding auxiliary display units 303 and 304 display the holding display capable of specifying the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 displayed as game information and the second special figure hold display that can specify the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c are displayed as the third game information. The special figure holding auxiliary display unit 304 is provided, and each of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 is composed of a plurality of (for example, two) LEDs. That is, the display form of the hold display in the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 changes according to the increase / decrease in the hold number of the first special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the second special figure start hold The display form of the hold display in the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 is configured to change according to the increase or decrease in the number of hold numbers of the numerical information. That is, the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure hold auxiliary display units 303, 304) can display the hold display indicating the number of holds of the special figure start hold information as the third game information based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It has become like.

As described above, the number of hold of the first or second special figure start hold number information is the control signal input from the main control board 60 (specifically, the first and second special figure hold number designation commands). ) Is identified by the effect control CPU 65a, and the display is controlled so as to match the number of reserved special figure start pending information specified by the command. Each of the first and second special figure holding auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and the first and second special figure start hold number information. When the number of holds is "1" to "2", the corresponding special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 light up in order in a predetermined order (for example, from left to right), and each start hold number is "3". In the case of "4", the corresponding special figure holding auxiliary display units 303 and 304 blink in a predetermined order (for example, from left to right), so that the first and second special figure holding auxiliary displays are displayed. From the display state of the hold display in units 303 and 304, the player can grasp the number of holds of the corresponding special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c.

That is, the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 matches the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information displayed by the first special figure hold display unit 52 of the game information display unit M. In addition, the display is updated in synchronization with the hold display of the first special figure start hold area 201 in the effect display unit 17 based on the first special figure hold number designation command. Similarly, the hold display of the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 matches the hold number of the second special figure start hold information displayed by the second special figure hold display unit 53 of the game information display unit M. As described above, the display is updated in synchronization with the hold display of the second special figure start hold area 201 in the effect display unit 17 based on the first special figure hold number designation command. Here, the first and second special figure holding auxiliary display units 303, 304 are arranged adjacent to the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301, 302 on the right side away from the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. Therefore, when checking each special figure holding auxiliary display unit 303, 304, the line of sight moves so as to cross the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301, 302, so that the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301, 302 Can be visually checked together.

(About the general map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305)
As shown in FIG. 2B, the normal map variation auxiliary display unit 305 uses the normal map auxiliary symbol indicating whether or not the normal map variation display is performed in the normal map display unit 55 as the third game information. It is configured to display and is composed of a predetermined number (for example, two) LEDs. That is, in accordance with the start of the normal map fluctuation display on the normal map display unit 55 (the start of the fluctuation of the normal map), the auxiliary normal map fluctuation display in which the LEDs of the normal map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 blink alternately is performed. The auxiliary normal figure fluctuation display of the normal figure change auxiliary display unit 305 is finished by turning on or off the LED in accordance with the end of the normal figure change display (the change stop of the normal figure). Here, the fluctuation start timing of the normal map fluctuation display is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a can identify it based on the control signal (specifically, the normal map fluctuation pattern designation command described later) input from the main control board 60. Will be done. Then, the end timing of the normal map fluctuation display is specified by measuring the normal map fluctuation time specified by the normal map fluctuation pattern on the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). It should be noted that the normal map stop designation command is configured to be input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) to the effect control board 65 in accordance with the end timing of the normal map variation display, and is based on the normal map stop designation command. The effect control CPU 65a may be configured to identify the end timing of the variation display.

As the normal figure auxiliary symbols that can be displayed on each normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305, a predetermined number (for example, one type) of normal figure auxiliary symbols as a hit display that can recognize the winning in the normal figure hit judgment and the determination A predetermined number (for example, one type) of normal map auxiliary symbols as a loss display capable of recognizing the deviation of the pattern are set corresponding to each normal map variation auxiliary display unit 305. In the embodiment, when the normal figure hit determination based on the normal figure start hold information is won, each LED of the normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 is turned on in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the normal figure fluctuation display. By displaying the normal figure auxiliary symbol as a display and turning off only one LED of the normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the first normal figure fluctuation display when the judgment is not made. It is designed to display a normal drawing auxiliary symbol as an out-of-order display. In this way, the auxiliary display unit 300 (general figure variation auxiliary display unit 305) displays the normal figure auxiliary symbol indicating the determination result of the normal figure hit determination means as the third game information based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It has become possible.

The hit display and the missed display as the hit display and the miss display displayed on the normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 are not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the normal figure hit judgment is won. The emission color may be changed depending on whether the color is off or off. Further, the normal figure auxiliary display unit 305 and the second normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 may display the normal figure auxiliary symbol as the hit display and the miss display in different forms. The normal figure variation auxiliary display unit 305 of the embodiment is configured to display the normal figure auxiliary symbol according to the lighting position of the LED, but the lighting state is not limited to this, and the lighting state can be appropriately changed to finally display the lighting. It may be in any form, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means can be adopted.

Here, the normal map variation display performed by the normal map display unit 55, the variable display of the normal map effect symbol performed in the normal map hold display area 205 of the effect display unit 17, and the normal map variation auxiliary display unit 305. The auxiliary general map fluctuation display performed in the above is configured so that the fluctuation starts at the same time and stops at the same time (that is, the fluctuation of each display unit is synchronized). That is, when the effect symbol for special drawing in the effect display unit 17 is temporarily temporarily stopped, or is temporarily not displayed according to the display content (effect display or error display) or the operation of the movable body 100. Even so, the effect display unit 17 continues to display the variation of the effect symbol for the normal map until the end of the variation display of the normal map, and the auxiliary display unit 300 continuously displays the variation of the auxiliary map. It is controlled by the control CPU 65a.

(About movable bodies 110 and 120)
Next, the movable bodies 110 and 120 provided in the Pacific League game board 20 of the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), the game board 20 of the embodiment is provided with a plurality of movable bodies 110 and 120, and the effect display unit 17 is based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. It is configured so that the movable body can move according to the production of. Specifically, the game board 20 of the embodiment is provided with two movable bodies (first movable body 110 and second movable body 120) around the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. Here, the first movable body 110 is between a standby position located above the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 and a movable position moved downward from the standby position and located in front of the display surface 17a. The second movable body 120 is configured to operate in a standby position located below the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17, and moves upward from the standby position to the front side of the display surface 17a. The first and second movable bodies 110 and 120 are independently or interlocked with each other in accordance with the display effect on the effect display unit 17 based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a so as to be able to operate with the movable position. It is designed to work. Each of the movable bodies 110 and 120 is configured such that the movable area overlaps the front side of the display area (design column 26a, 26b, 26c) of the special figure effect symbol in the effect display unit 17, while the auxiliary display is described. The portion 300 is provided so as to be located on the front side of the movable areas of the movable body movable bodies 110 and 120.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), in the first movable body 110, the special symbol effect symbols are fluctuated or stopped displayed on the effect display unit 17 at the movable position, and the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The special symbol effect symbol which is positioned so as to overlap the front side of the above and is changed or stopped displayed in the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c at the movable position is hidden by the first movable body 110. Here, in the embodiment, the first movable body 110 is formed in a size and shape that hides a part of the left symbol row 26a when the first movable body 110 moves to the movable position. That is, in the state where the first movable body 110 is moved to the movable position, the display state of the special symbol effect symbol in the left symbol row 26a becomes indistinguishable or difficult to identify from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. The display state of the special symbol effect symbol in the symbol row 26b and the right symbol row 26c can be identified from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Here, the size and shape of the first movable body 110 is not limited to this, and straddles the front side of a plurality of symbol rows (for example, the left symbol row 26a and the middle symbol row 26b) at the movable position. It may be formed in a positionable size and shape so that the display state of the special symbol effect symbol of the plurality of symbol rows cannot be identified or is difficult to identify from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. Further, the first movable body 110 is formed in a movable position so as to straddle the front side of all the symbol rows 26a and 26b26c and completely cover each of the symbol rows 26a and 26b26c. The display state of the special drawing effect symbol may be made indistinguishable from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. In this way, even when a part or all of the symbol rows 26a and 26b26c is covered by the first movable body 110, the symbol variation effect (special feature) by checking the special symbol variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302. Since the player can arbitrarily confirm whether or not the figure variation display) is performed, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by the operation of the first movable body 110 without causing unnecessary confusion. ing. That is, the effect display unit 17 is configured so that the movable area of the movable body 110 overlaps a part or all of the symbol display areas 26a, 26b, 26c for displaying the special pattern effect symbol.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the second movable body 120 is located at the movable position so as to overlap the front side of the special figure holding display areas 201 and 202 for the effect in the effect display unit 17. At the movable position, the hold display indicating the number of holds of the special figure start hold information displayed in the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for effect is hidden. Here, in the embodiment, the size of the second movable body 120 is such that when the second movable body 120 moves to the movable position, the entire first and second production special figure reservation display areas 201 and 202 are hidden. It is formed in a shape. That is, in the state where the second movable body 120 is moved to the movable position, the number of reserved special figure start hold information cannot be identified from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 from the hold display displayed in the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for production. It is supposed to be. Here, the size and shape of the second movable body 120 is not limited to this, and is a size and shape located on the front side of a part of the special figure holding display areas 201 and 202 for directing in the movable position. It may be formed. As described above, even when a part or all of the special figure holding display areas 201 and 202 for effect in the effect display unit 17 is covered by the second movable body 120, the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 By confirming, the player can arbitrarily confirm the number of hold information of the first special figure start hold information and the number of hold of the second special figure start hold information, so that the second is without causing unnecessary confusion. The effect can be enhanced by the effect of the movement of the movable body 120.

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

Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing members 41b, 42b of the special winning portions 41, 42 in each round game of the jackpot game continuously fires the pachinko balls at predetermined firing intervals (0.6 second intervals in the embodiment). Under the conditions of firing in, a long-time opening operation in which the specified number of pachinko balls specified in the round game continue to be released for a winning period in one opening operation (operation from opening to closing), and It is configured by any of the short-time opening operations in which the opening time of the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b is set shorter than the long-time opening operation, or the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation are appropriately combined. can do. This short-time opening operation is set to a time (for example, 40 milliseconds) in which it is practically impossible to win a prize in one opening operation under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at predetermined firing intervals. Or, even if the opening time allows the pachinko balls to win, the winning of the specified number of pachinko balls can be set to a substantially impossible time (for example, 1 second). In the embodiment, it is set to perform either a long-time opening operation or a short-time opening operation in each round game. It is also possible to set the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation to be performed a plurality of times in one round game.

(About the types of jackpot games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the jackpot determination is won, one jackpot game is determined from a plurality of types of jackpot games having different values given to the player, and the determined jackpot game is given. Here, which of the plurality of types of jackpot games is awarded is determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (special figure 1 and special figure 2) determined when the jackpot determination is won. It has become so. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the types of the jackpot game are a specific jackpot game that can give a probabilistic state described later after the end of the jackpot game, and a non-specific type that cannot substantially give the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game. It is roughly divided into jackpot games. In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols that can be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A has two symbols A corresponding to the specific big hit game and the symbol B corresponding to the non-specific big hit game. It is classified into a group, and a hit game corresponding to a big hit symbol displayed as a fixed stop is given to the first special figure display unit 50A. Similarly, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 as 100 kinds of big hit symbols that can be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B has two symbols a corresponding to the specific big hit game and the symbol b corresponding to the non-specific big hit game. It is classified into a group, and a hit game corresponding to the jackpot symbol displayed as a fixed stop is given to the second special figure display unit 50B. The type of jackpot game and the type of jackpot symbol are not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

Here, the specific jackpot game and the non-specific jackpot game according to the embodiment are rounds other than the specific round (for example, 5 rounds) among the round games of the specified number of rounds when the main control CPU 60a determines the specific jackpot game. In the game, the first special opening / closing member 41b of the first special winning unit 41 is opened for a long time, and in a specific round (for example, 5 rounds), the second special opening / closing member 42b of the second special winning unit 42 is opened for a long time. It is set as a big hit game to be made. Then, in the round game of the specific round in the specific jackpot game, the guide body of the second special winning unit 42 is set to drive the switching solenoid SL4 so as to displace the posture from the first posture to the second posture, and in the non-specific jackpot game. It is set to drive the switching solenoid SL4 so as to hold the guide body of the second special winning unit 42 in the first posture in the round game of the specific round. That is, in the specific jackpot game, the pachinko ball can win a prize in the specific area by shifting the posture of the guide body to the second posture in the specific round, and a probabilistic state can be given after the jackpot game is completed. Further, in the non-specific jackpot game, the pachinko ball is substantially impossible to win in the specific region, and the probability variation state cannot be given after the jackpot game is completed. Further, in the specific jackpot game, when the specific region entry detection sensor SE5 determines to detect a pachinko ball and give a probability variation state in a specific round (5 rounds), after the jackpot game is completed, until the next jackpot. During that time, the probabilistic state can be continuously granted. In the specific jackpot game, the specific region entry detection sensor SE5 is set not to determine to give the probability variation state on the condition that the pachinko ball is not detected in the specific round.

(About probabilistic state)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving a first privilege game state as a game state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is completed. Here, as the first privilege game state, the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the special winning opening is increased as compared with the state in which the first privilege game state is not given. Specifically, in the first privilege game state, the probability of winning a pachinko ball to the special winning opening can be increased by changing the probability of hitting a special figure from a low probability to a high probability. In the following description, the first privilege game state will be referred to as a "probability change state" for convenience.

The probability change function is a jackpot game (hit) on condition that the pachinko ball is detected by the specific region entry detection sensor SE5 of the second special winning unit 42 (the pachinko ball enters the specific region) in the specific round during the jackpot game. It is a function that makes it possible to give a probability variation state in which the lottery probability (big hit probability) of a big hit is changed from a low probability (for example, 1 / 262.144) to a high probability (for example, 1 / 73.885) after the end of the game. .. In addition, the state in which the probabilistic state is not given is defined as the non-probability state. Moreover, the low probability and the high probability are examples, and are not limited thereto. In the embodiment, when a probability variation state is given (that is, when the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 detects a pachinko ball in the big hit game), until the next big hit game occurs after the big hit game (more accurately). , It is set so that the probabilistic state is continuously given until the special figure variation display that wins the special figure hit judgment is completed. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the lottery probability of the jackpot fluctuates to a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player becomes the probability variation jackpot. I am playing the game with expectation. The period during which the probabilistic state is granted (hereinafter, the number of changes in the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display) in which the probabilistic state continues is referred to as the probability variation number) is not limited to the above. For example, it is possible to continuously grant the probabilistic state from the time when the probabilistic state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-probable state on the condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. As the predetermined condition, for example, the number of probable changes after the end of the big hit game is set to a finite number (for example, 100 times), or the fall lottery for shifting to the non-probable change state in the special figure hit determination is won. In addition, it is determined that the jackpot symbol that grants the probability variation state is determined by setting the jackpot symbol that grants the probability variation state and the jackpot symbol that does not impart the probability variation state and winning the special symbol hit determination. It can also be a condition for giving a state.

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

(About variable state)
Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of imparting a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is completed. As the second privilege game state, the winning rate at which the pachinko ball winning opportunity to the second start winning opening 32a is increased as compared with the state in which the second privilege game state is not given (the first game state). It is in an improved state. Specifically, in the second privilege game state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display, (2) changing the normal figure hit probability from a low probability to a high probability, and (3) once per normal figure. By increasing the opening time of the opening / closing member 32b for opening the second starting winning opening 32a, it is possible to increase the chance of winning the pachinko ball to the second starting winning opening 32a. In the second privilege game state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination of two or more. In the embodiment, the second privilege game state is referred to as a variable state.
In the embodiment, the variable state is continuously given while the probabilistic state is given, and when the probabilistic state is not given, the variable state is not given. It should be noted that the period during which the variation state is granted (hereinafter, the number of fluctuations of the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display) in which the variation state continues is referred to as the variation number) is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to continuously grant the variable-shortening state from the time when the variable-shortening state is given until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and to shift to the non-variable-shortening state on the condition that the predetermined condition is satisfied. As the predetermined condition, for example, the number of probable changes after the end of the big hit game is set to a finite number (for example, 100 times), or the fall lottery for shifting to the non-probable change state in the special figure hit determination is won. Further, when the probability variation state is not given (that is, when the specific area entry detection sensor SE5 detects the pachinko ball in the jackpot game), the variation state of a predetermined number of variation (for example, 100 times) is imparted after the jackpot game. It may be configured as follows.

Further, the main control CPU 60a sets "1" to the variation flag stored in the main control RAM 60c while the variation state is given, and the main control CPU 60a is stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the short flag is "1", it is possible to recognize that the short flag is in the variable state. When the end condition of the variation state is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a sets the variation flag to "0".

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

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

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

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

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

(Full detection sensor ST4)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a full detection sensor (full detection means) ST4 that detects whether or not the pachinko balls stored in the upper and lower ball trays 14 and 15 have reached a predetermined amount (full). (See Fig. 3). The fullness detection sensor ST4 is provided in a ball passage that guides the pachinko balls paid out from the ball payout device 91 to the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15, and the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15 are filled with pachinko balls. The pachinko balls are stored up to the ball passage, so that the full detection sensor ST4 detects the full state. The fullness detection sensor ST4 is wired and connected to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a), and when the fullness detection sensor ST4 detects a full state, a signal is input to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a). Along with this, the payout control board 90 outputs a detection signal (full detection signal) to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, when the detection signal from the full detection sensor ST4 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) has error information (full error designation command) indicating a full state, which will be described later. ) Can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the embodiment, a mechanical sensor is used as the full detection sensor ST4, and when the sensor is turned on, a detection signal is output to detect the full state, and the sensor is turned off. Therefore, it is configured so that the full state is not detected. In the embodiment, the upper and lower ball trays 14, 15 and the ball passage are used as storage portions for storing pachinko balls.

(Front frame open detection sensor ST5)
The pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes an open detection sensor (opening detection means) ST5 that detects whether or not the front frame 13 is open (whether or not it is open) with respect to the middle frame 12 (FIG. 3). reference). The front frame open detection sensor ST5 is provided in the middle frame 12, and is configured to detect the open state by changing the detection state when the front frame 13 is opened with respect to the middle frame 12. The front frame open detection sensor ST5 is wired and connected to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a), and when the front frame open detection sensor ST5 detects an open state, it is connected to the payout control board 90 (payout control CPU 90a). On the other hand, as the signal is input, the payout control board 90 outputs a detection signal (open detection signal) to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). Then, when the detection signal (front frame open detection signal) from the front frame open detection sensor ST5 is input to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) indicates an open state. It is configured so that error information (opening error designation command) described later can be output to the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). In the embodiment, when the front frame open detection sensor ST5 is turned ON by opening the front frame 13, a detection signal is output to detect the open state, and the front frame open detection sensor ST5 is turned OFF. It is configured so that it does not detect the open state (detects the closed state). As the front frame open detection sensor ST5, various types of sensors such as an optical type, a magnetic type, and a mechanical type can be used.

(About the control configuration of pachinko machines)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes a power supply board 100 as a control means for executing control regarding the power supply of the pachinko machine 10, and a control means for controlling the execution of the game of the pachinko machine 10 as a whole. Main control board (main control means) 60, sub-control boards (sub-control means) 65,70 as control means for executing control processing related to game production based on control signals from the main control board 60, Various control boards such as a payout control board 90 as a control means for executing control related to payout and a launch control board as a control means for executing control related to launching a pachinko ball based on the operating state of the operation handle 16 are provided. There is. That is, the hit ball launching device is operated based on the control of the launch control board in response to the operation of the player's operation handle 16, and each ball detection sensor associated with the winning of the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 of the game board 20. Appropriate control processing is executed on the main control board 60 based on the detection signals from SE1 to SE7 and the detection signals from the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5, and various control signals (commands) according to the processing results are sub-controlled. It is designed to be output to the boards 65, 70 and the payout control board 90.

Here, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment includes an effect control board 65 that controls the game effect as a whole, a display control board 70 that controls the display content on the effect display unit 17, and a pachinko machine as sub-control boards. The pachinko machine 10 includes a lamp control board 72 that controls light emission of various light emitting effect means (lamp device 18 and the like), and a sound control board 73 that controls sound output of the speaker 19 included in the pachinko machine 10. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and is a pachinko machine. It is possible to comprehensively control various game effects (design combination effect, light emission effect, sound effect) executed in 10. Here, the display control board 70 changes symbols such as a symbol (special effect symbol) and a background image displayed on the effect display unit 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. It is configured to control the display content of the effect (design combination effect). Further, the lamp control board 72 controls the lighting / extinguishing timing, the light emission intensity, and the like of various light emitting effect means included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. Is. Then, the sound control board 73 controls the timing and output contents of the sound output from the various speakers 19 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(About power supply board 100)
The power supply board 100 is configured to generate a required power supply voltage from an external power supply (for example, AC24V) of the amusement park. As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power supply switch 101 for switching ON / OFF of the power supply to the pachinko machine 10, and a clear switch 102 for initializing the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Further, the clear switch circuit 104 is connected to the clear switch 102, and the clear signal is sent to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 only when the power switch 101 is turned ON while the clear switch 102 is turned ON. The main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 that output and receive the clear signal are set to perform a clear process that initializes the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c. That is, in the embodiment, the clearing means is composed of the power switch 101, the clear switch circuit 104, and the clear switch 102. A clearing means is configured from the clear switch circuit 104 and the clear switch 102, and a clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 104 to the main control board 60 and the effect control board 65 when the clear switch 102 is turned on. Can be done. Further, in the following description, the execution of the clearing process may be referred to as "RAM clearing".

As shown in FIG. 3, the power supply board 100 is provided with a power supply circuit (power supply means) 105 for converting an external power supply (AC24V) of the amusement park into a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, DC30V), and the power supply circuit 105. A power supply disconnection monitoring circuit 103 for monitoring the voltage value of the power supply voltage (hereinafter, also referred to as a monitoring power supply voltage) supplied to the power supply is provided. The power failure monitoring circuit 103 reaches a predetermined voltage (hereinafter, may be referred to as a threshold voltage) required for operating the electric components (for example, a detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without interfering with the game. It determines whether the monitoring power supply voltage has dropped. Here, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage when, for example, the power supply is cut off due to a power off or a power failure. In this case, power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10, so that the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value slightly higher than the voltage at which the electric component stops operating.

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

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

(About the main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU (first control means) 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing / reading the data necessary for the processing of the above are provided. Then, the first start winning detection sensor SE1, the second starting winning detection sensor SE2, the first special winning detection sensor SE3, the second special winning detection sensor SE4, the specific area entry detection sensor SE5, and the specific area entry detection sensor SE6 , Gate sensor SE6, normal winning detection sensor SE7, magnetic detection sensor ST1, radio wave detection sensor ST2, vibration detection sensor ST3, fullness detection sensor ST4, front frame open detection sensor ST5, and other sensors are connected to the main control CPU 60a. There is. Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to a start winning solenoid SL1 connected to a starting opening / closing member 32b that opens / closes the second starting winning opening 32a, and a first special opening / closing member 41b that opens / closes the first special winning opening 41a. The first special winning solenoid SL2 and the second special winning solenoid SL3 connected to the second special opening / closing member 42b that opens and closes the second special winning opening 42a are connected, and based on the control processing result in the main control CPU 60a. By driving the solenoids SL1 to SL3, the corresponding opening / closing members 32b, 41b, 42b are opened / closed. The main control CPU 60a is configured to drive and control the special winning solenoids SL2 and SL3 so that the special opening / closing members 41b and 42b open / close in an opening / closing mode according to the type of jackpot game, and the lottery for the normal drawing. If the product is won, the starting winning solenoid SL1 is driven and controlled so that the starting opening / closing member 32b opens / closes in a predetermined opening / closing mode. Further, the switching solenoid SL4 is connected to the main control CPU 60a, and the guide body is switched and operated by driving the switching solenoid SL4 based on the control processing result of the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a is electrically connected to the game information display unit M, and is configured to control the display contents (light emitting mode) of each display unit provided in the game information display unit M.

Further, the main control board 60 is provided with a random number generation circuit 60d for generating random numbers used for the special figure hit determination and the normal figure hit determination, which will be described later. The random number generation circuit 60d includes a clock transmitter (not shown), a special figure hit determination random number counter (not shown), and a normal figure hit determination random number counter (not shown). The special figure hit determination random number counter counts (updates) the value of the special figure hit determination random number from "0" to "65535" at a timing corresponding to the input of the clock signal from the clock transmitter. The random number counter for determining the hit of the normal figure counts (updates) the value of the random number for the hit of the normal figure from "0" to "65535" at the timing corresponding to the input of the clock signal from the clock transmitter. (Hardware random number update processing). Then, when a signal indicating detection by the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is input from the main control CPU 60a to the random number generation circuit 60d, the special figure hit determination random number counter counts at the time of the input. The value of the determination random number is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as winning information. Further, when a signal indicating detection by the gate sensor SE6 is input to the random number generation circuit 60d from the main control CPU 60a, the random number for normal figure hit determination counted by the random number counter for normal figure hit determination at the time of the input The value is input to the main control CPU 60a as a random number confirmation signal, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c as open determination information. The main control board 60 of the embodiment updates the special figure hit determination random number and the normal figure hit determination random number as hardware random numbers in the random number generation circuit 60d, while using the control of the main control CPU 60a as software random numbers. The values of the special figure determination random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number, the normal figure determination random number, and the general figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number are updated.

(About winning information and opening judgment information)
The main control CPU 60a detects the pachinko ball by the first start winning unit 31 or the second starting winning unit 32 (more specifically, the first starting winning detection sensor SE1 or the second starting winning detection sensor SE2). ), When the start condition is satisfied, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a special figure, a random number for determining a special figure, and a random number for distributing a special figure fluctuation pattern are set to be acquired. Further, the main control CPU 60a is triggered by the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate portion 48 (more specifically, the gate sensor SE6 detects the pachinko ball), and various random numbers (general figures) as opening determination information. Random numbers for hit judgment, random numbers for distribution of normal map fluctuation patterns, etc.) are set to be acquired.

In addition, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting winning section 31 and the second starting winning section 32 includes the corresponding first special figure start pending information and the second special figure. The start hold information is configured to be temporarily stored in a predetermined start hold area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c. The start hold area of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is determined in the order of being stored in the main control RAM 60c, and the symbol variation effect (special figure change display) is based on each special figure start hold information. ) Is executed, the special figure start hold information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information are individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If so, the main control CPU 60a reads out either the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c, and executes the special figure hit determination.

Further, as the random number for determining the special figure, the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A as a fixed stop display or the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B as a fixed stop is displayed according to the result of the special figure hit determination. It is a random number used when determining. Here, in the embodiment, a total of 101 integer values from "0" to "100" are set as random numbers for determining the special figure, and they are updated one by one in a predetermined period (4 ms). There is. For each value of the special figure determination random number, a random number corresponding to one type of special figure display indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figure display indicating winning per special figure are set. The special figure 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 to be fixedly stopped to be displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the random number for determining the special figure. It has become. That is, the special figure 1 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the random number for determining the special figure acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor SE1, and the second start winning is won. The special figure 2 to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the detection sensor SE2. That is, a special figure that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A by the value of the random number for determining the special figure acquired by the detection of the first start winning detection sensor SE1 (the establishment of the first start condition). 1 is specified, and the value of the random number for determining the special figure acquired when the detection of the second start winning detection sensor SE2 (the establishment of the second start condition) triggers the confirmation stop display on the second special figure display unit 50B. Special figure 2 is specified. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbols are classified according to the type of the hit game, and the special figure variation display is performed by specifying the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The type of winning game given after the end of (design variation effect) is specified. That is, the random number for determining the special figure has a function as a random number for determining the type of winning game (winning game).

The random number for distribution of the special figure fluctuation pattern is a special figure variation display (symbol variation effect) executed between the start of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display and the confirmation stop display. It is a random number used when determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) that specify the content of the above and the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display (symbol fluctuation effect).

The random number for determining the normal figure is a symbol per normal figure (design 1 per normal figure, symbol 2 per normal figure) to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal figure display unit 55 when the judgment result per normal figure is fixed. It is a random number used when determining. That is, based on the value of the random number for determining the normal figure acquired by the detection of the gate sensor SE6, the above-mentioned symbol per normal figure is specified as the normal figure to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal figure display unit 55 in the case of hitting the normal figure. Will be done. In addition, in the case of the determination result that the hit determination of the normal figure is out of order, the out-of-normal figure is determined as the normal figure to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal figure display unit 55. Then, the random number for distribution of the normal map fluctuation pattern is a random number used when determining the normal map fluctuation pattern that specifies the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display.

(About judgment value)
Further, in the main control ROM 60b, a special figure hit determination value for determining whether to generate a special figure hit is stored. The special figure hit determination value is a determination value used in the determination of whether or not the special figure hit is made (special figure hit determination) by using the special figure hit determination random number. Here, the number of determination values set for the special figure hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-mentioned probability variation state is given at the time of performing the special figure hit determination. Specifically, the number of special figure hit determination values set in the probabilistic change state is set to be larger than the number of special figure hit determination values set in the non-probability change state. That is, by increasing the number of settings of the special figure hit determination value in the probability variation state, a big hit is likely to occur.

Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a determination value for determining a special figure. When the result of the special figure hit judgment is affirmative, the judgment value for determining the special figure is fixedly stopped on the special figure 1 or the second special figure display unit 50B as the jackpot symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A. This is a determination value for determining the special figure 2 as the jackpot symbol to be displayed by using the random number for determining the special figure. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination determination value is set to an integer value of "0" to "99" corresponding to the above-mentioned 100 types of special figure determination random numbers, and the special figure determination determination value is set. A special figure 1 and a special figure 2 are individually associated with each value. That is, based on the determination value for determining the special figure, which of the symbol A and the symbol B as the special figure 1 is determined, and which of the symbol a and the symbol b as the special figure 2 is determined.

Further, a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) are stored in the main control ROM 60b, and special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern. Here, the special figure variation pattern is a display content (display content of the symbol variation effect, which is executed between the start of the first special figure variation display or the second special figure variation display and the confirmation stop display. It specifies the basic contents of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode). Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation time (variation time of the special figure fluctuation display) from the change of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 to the fixed stop display. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution judgment value is a judgment value used for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern using the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern distribution, and a predetermined judgment value is assigned to each special figure fluctuation pattern. , The special figure fluctuation pattern to which the special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern distribution random number is assigned is specified.

Further, in the main control ROM 60b, a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure variation display is stored. The normal figure hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the judgment of whether or not the normal figure hits (the normal figure hit judgment) using the random number for the normal figure hit judgment. Here, the number of determination values set for the normal figure hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-mentioned variation state is given at the time of performing the normal figure hit determination. Specifically, the number of judgment values per normal figure set in the variable / short state is set to be larger than the number of judgment values per normal figure set in the non-variable state. That is, by increasing the number of settings of the normal figure hit determination value in the variable state, the normal figure hit is likely to occur.

Further, in the main control ROM 60b, a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of performing the normal figure variation effect display is stored. The normal figure hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the judgment of whether or not the normal figure hits (the normal figure hit judgment) using the random number for the normal figure hit judgment. Then, when the acquired random number for determining the normal figure matches the random number for determining the normal figure, the main control CPU 60a determines that the random number hits the normal figure, and after the normal figure variation display is performed, the opening / closing member 32a for starting is opened / closed. It is designed to let you. Here, the number of determination values set for the normal figure hit determination value differs depending on whether or not the above-mentioned variation state is given at the time of performing the normal figure hit determination. Specifically, the number of judgment values per normal figure set in the variable / short state is set to be larger than the number of judgment values per normal figure set in the non-variable state. That is, by increasing the number of settings of the normal figure hit determination value in the variable short state, it is configured so that the normal figure hit is more likely to occur than in the non-variable short state. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment has a function as an opening determination means that allows an opening operation triggered by the detection of the gate sensor SE6.

Further, a plurality of types of normal map fluctuation patterns (variation patterns) are stored in the main control ROM 60b, and normal map fluctuation pattern distribution determination values are stored corresponding to each normal map fluctuation pattern. Here, the normal map fluctuation pattern specifies the fluctuation time (the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display) from the change of the normal map to the fixed stop display. The normal figure fluctuation pattern distribution judgment value is a judgment value used for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern using the random number for the normal figure fluctuation pattern distribution, and a predetermined judgment value is assigned to each normal figure fluctuation pattern. , The normal map fluctuation pattern to which the random number for distribution of the acquired normal map fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is assigned is specified.

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

Here, the effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern that specifies a specific effect content to be executed in the symbol variation effect. The effect pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines the corresponding effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to function as an effect content determining means for determining the effect content of the symbol variation effect to be performed by the effect display unit 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Has been done. Further, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the special symbol effect symbol of each symbol row 26a, 26b, 26c is defined in the symbol variation effect, and the special symbol effect is set for each row according to the stop timing determined by the effect pattern. At the same time as the symbol is stopped, an appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 19 and the lamp device 18 emits an appropriate light in accordance with the stop of the special symbol effect symbol. It should be noted that the effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but one or more effect patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to determine one effect pattern from the effect patterns corresponding to the special figure variation pattern.

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

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

Further, in the display control ROM 70b, image data of various error (notification) displays described later is stored as image data. Specifically, the image data corresponding to the "magnetic detection sensor error" that displays the characters "magnetic detection sensor error" (first display) and the characters "call the staff" (second display), and "radio detection". Image data corresponding to "Radio detection sensor error" that displays the characters "Sensor error" (first display) and "Call a staff member" (second display), and the characters "Vibration detection sensor error" (No. 2) 1 display) and the characters "Call the staff" (2nd display) are displayed. The image data corresponding to the "vibration detection sensor error" and the characters "Please pull out the ball" (2nd display) are displayed. The image data corresponding to the "full error" and the image data corresponding to the "front frame opening error" displaying the characters "door is open" (second display) are stored in the display control ROM 70b.

Further, in the display control ROM 70b, as image data corresponding to the power recovery process execution notification indicating that the power recovery process was executed when the power was restored after the power was turned off, "The power was restored. Image data for displaying the characters "Please" is stored (see Fig. 7 (c)).

(About payout control board 90)
Next, the payout control board 90 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 90 writes the payout control CPU 90a that executes the control process, the payout control ROM 90b that stores the control program executed by the payout control CPU 90a, and the data necessary for the process of the payout control CPU 90a. -A readable payout control RAM 90c or the like is provided. The ball payout device 91 is connected to the payout control board 90, and a prize ball payout designation command is input from the main control board 60 to obtain a number of prizes designated by the prize ball payout designation command. The payout control CPU 90a is configured to operate the ball payout device 91 so as to pay out the ball. Further, the fullness detection sensor ST4 and the front frame opening detection sensor ST5 are connected to the payout control board 90 of the embodiment, and an error determination is made based on the detection signals of the fullness detection sensor ST4 and the front frame opening detection sensor ST5. It is designed to execute processing. Further, an external terminal board 92 is connected to the payout control board 90, and an external device HC (for example, a hall computer of a game store) is connected to an output terminal (external output terminal) provided on the external terminal board 92. It is configured to be able to output various information such as the status of the pachinko machine 10 and error information.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, the control process executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 will be described. The main control CPU 60a shifts to a state in which the game can be played (started state) after executing the power-on setting process when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 10. In this activated state, the timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control CPU 60a, timekeeping processing related to time measurement, random number update processing related to random number update, command input / output processing for inputting / outputting various commands, and game information display unit M In addition to executing processing related to display contents, processing related to execution of jackpot games, processing related to the occurrence of errors, etc., special figure input processing related to winning prizes in the start winning units 31 and 32, special figure start processing related to special figure hit determination, etc. It is supposed to run. The setting process when the power is turned on will be described later.

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

(About timekeeping)
In the timekeeping process (step S101), the main control CPU 60a measures the game time (variable time, etc.) related to the progress of the game. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a starts the next special figure fluctuation display or jackpot game from the end of the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern or the special figure fluctuation display as the game time related to the progress of the game. The waiting time until the special figure fluctuation interval time, the normal map fluctuation time specified by the normal map fluctuation pattern, and the waiting time from the end of the normal map fluctuation display to the start of the next normal map fluctuation display. Fluctuating interval time, opening time which is the time when the opening effect is performed in the jackpot game, ending time which is the time when the ending effect is performed in the jackpot game, the specified time of each round game, and the time of the next round game from the end of the round game It is configured to measure the interval time between rounds, which is the waiting time until the start, the open time of the second start winning opening 32a, which is the open time of the second start winning opening 32a in the game per normal figure, and the like.

(About prize ball processing)
In the prize ball processing (step S102), the main control CPU 60a inputs a detection signal from a predetermined prize detection sensor (starting prize detection sensors SE1, SE2, special prize detection sensors SE3, SE4, normal prize detection sensor SE7 in the embodiment). If so, the number of prize balls is paid out according to the winning detection sensor that has input the detection signal. Specifically, the main control CPU 60a sets a prize ball payout designation command in the prize ball processing for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls according to the sensor input with the detection signal, and the prize ball payout designation command is a command to be described later. The prize ball is paid out by outputting to the payout control board 75 in the input / output process. Further, the prize ball payout designation command can be configured to be output to the effect control board 65 to execute an effect related to the payout of prize balls (for example, an effect of displaying the number of paid out prize balls numerically such as the number of points). It is configured as. As an example, in the embodiment, when the detection signals are input from the starting prize detection sensors SE1 and SE2, a prize ball payout designation command for instructing the payout of "3" prize balls is set, and the special prize detection sensor When the detection signal is input from SE3 and SE4, the prize ball payout designation command for instructing the payout of "15" prize balls is set, and when the detection signal is input from the normal prize detection sensor SE7, "10" A prize ball payout designation command is set to instruct the payout of "pieces" of prize balls.

(About random number update processing)
In the random number update process (step S103), the main control CPU 60a is used to determine the value of the special figure determination random number as the software random number used to determine the special figure jackpot symbol and the special figure fluctuation pattern. Special figure fluctuation pattern as a software random number to be used Determine the value of the random number for distribution, the value of the random number for determining the normal figure as the software random number used to determine the winning symbol of the normal figure, and the value of the random number for determining the normal figure. Updates the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal figure as the software random number used for the purpose (executes the software random number update process). In this software random number update process, all 101 random numbers of "0" to "100" as random numbers for determining special figures and all of "0" to "250" as random numbers for distributing special figure fluctuation patterns. 251 random numbers, 101 random numbers from "0" to "100" as random numbers for determining normal figures, and 251 random numbers from "0" to "250" for random number distribution of ordinary figures. The random number as shown is updated by "1" for each update process. That is, in the embodiment, every time the timer interrupt process occurs once (every 4 ms), the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for distributing the special figure fluctuation pattern, the random number for determining the normal figure, and the random number for distributing the normal figure fluctuation pattern The value of each random number is updated.

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

Further, in this game state setting process, when the main control CPU 60a starts the probability change state with the end of the big hit game, the setting value of the probability change flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1". When changing and ending the probability change state, the setting value of the probability change flag is changed from "1" to "0". The main control CPU 60a sets the probability change state specification command according to changing the value of the probability change flag to "1". On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the probability change end command according to changing the value of the probability change flag to "0". Further, when the main control CPU 60a starts the variation state with the end of the big hit game, the setting value of the variation flag stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1" to change the variation. When the state is terminated, the setting value of the variable / short flag is changed from "1" to "0". The main control CPU 60a sets the variable / short state specification command according to changing the value of the variable / short flag to “1”. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets the variable / short end command according to changing the value of the variable / short flag to “0”. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the probability change flag as the game state identification information, and the main control CPU 60a can specify the game state by referring to the change / short flag. ..

Further, in the game state setting process, the main control CPU 60a starts the game per normal figure (the timing at which a predetermined time elapses after the normal figure as the normal figure per symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the normal figure variation display). Then, the set value of the flag per normal figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is changed from "0" to "1", and the set value of the flag per normal figure is changed from "1" at the timing when the game per normal figure is finished. Change to "0". The main control CPU 60a sets the normal figure hit start command in response to changing the value of the normal figure hit flag to "1". On the other hand, the main control CPU 60a sets the normal figure hit end command according to changing the value of the normal figure hit flag to "0".

(About special figure input processing)
In the special figure input process (step S105), the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to acquisition of prize information accompanying the winning of the first and second starting winning units 31 and 32. The main control CPU 60a has a detection signal in the main control RAM 60c when a detection signal is input from the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 (that is, when a pachinko ball is won in the start winning openings 31a and 32a). The number of special figure start hold information (1st special figure start hold information or 2nd special figure start hold information) corresponding to the start winning detection sensors SE1 and SE2 is less than the upper limit (4 in the embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is, and if the upper limit is not reached, various random value values as winning information are acquired and stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a hardware random number (random number for determining special figure hit) and a software random number (random number value such as random number for determining special figure and random number for distributing special figure fluctuation pattern) are won. It is stored as information (random number value). Then, when the first special figure start hold information is stored, the first special figure hold number designation command indicating the number of holds to which the hold information is added is set, and the second special figure start hold information is stored. Sets the second special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number to which the hold information is added.

(About special figure start processing)
In the special figure start process (step S106), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure based on the special figure start hold information (each random value) stored in the main control RAM 60c when a predetermined special figure change start condition is satisfied. It is configured to start displaying. Specifically, in the embodiment, the special figure variation display and the big hit game are not performed at the time of executing the special figure start process (that is, the special figure variation display or the big hit game is not in progress). It is defined as a variable starting condition. Then, at the time of executing the special figure start process, if either the special figure change display (design change effect) or the jackpot game is in the middle, the special figure start process is terminated.

When the special figure variation start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 60a reads the special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c and subtracts 1 from the number of the read special figure start hold information held. That is, when the first special figure start hold information is read, the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is subtracted, and when the second special figure start hold information is read, the second special figure start hold information is read. The number of held start hold information is subtracted. Here, when each of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the second special figure start hold information is preferentially read out to read the second special figure start hold information. The symbol variation associated with the special figure hit determination based on the start hold information may be configured to be prioritized (that is, the priority change), and the first and second special figure start hold information may be stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order of storage. It may be configured to read and change the symbol according to the special figure hit determination based on the first and second special figure start hold information (changes in the winning order) in the read order. Further, in the configuration in which the priority is changed, the main control CPU 60a reads out the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c in the order in which the second special figure start hold information is stored, and similarly stores the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The main control CPU 60a is configured to read in the order of the above. Then, when the first special figure start hold information is read, the first special figure hold number designation command indicating the number of holds obtained by subtracting the hold information is set, and when the second special figure start hold information is read. Sets the second special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number obtained by subtracting the hold information.

Further, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the value of the special figure hit determination random number included in the read special figure start hold information matches the special figure hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 60b ( Special figure hit judgment). Here, as the special figure hit judgment value, a predetermined value is determined from the range of values that can be obtained by the hardware random number acquired as the special figure hit judgment random number, and a probability variation state is given at the time of performing the special figure hit judgment. The number is different depending on whether or not it is done. Specifically, the number of special figure hit judgment values determined to be a special figure hit in the probable change state is set to be larger than the number of special figure hit judgment values to be determined to be a special figure hit in the non-probable change state. There is. That is, by increasing the number of special figure hit determination values in the probability variation state, a big hit is likely to occur. In the embodiment, in the non-probability state (when the value of the probability change flag is "0"), the winning judgment result is obtained with a probability of 3275/65536, and in the probability change state (when the value of the probability change flag is "1"). ) Is set with a special figure hit judgment value so that a hit judgment result is obtained with a probability of 9300/65536.

Then, when the judgment of hitting the special figure is a judgment result of the deviation, the special figure indicating the deviation is determined as the special figure to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display, and the special figure is determined. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined from the special figure fluctuation patterns for deviation based on the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. On the other hand, when the special figure hit determination is a hit determination result, the special figure determination random number value matches any of the special figure determination determination values stored in the main control ROM 60b. As a result of the figure variation display, a special figure to be stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol on the special figure display units 50A and 50B is determined. Here, the value of the random number for determining the special figure is the main control because the jackpot symbol of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is associated with the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information. The CPU 60a determines the jackpot symbol by determining the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 associated with the value of the special figure determination random number according to the type of the acquired special figure start hold information. Then, when the jackpot symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one of the special figure variation patterns for special figure hit based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern. Determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a special figure designation command indicating the type of the special figure (type of missed or hit), and also sets a special figure variation pattern designation command indicating the determined special figure variation pattern, thereby setting the special figure. It is output to the effect control CPU 65a according to the timing at which the variable display is started. In the special figure fluctuation pattern specification command of the embodiment, the type of special figure start hold information (first special figure start hold number information and second special figure start hold number information) for which the special figure hit determination is executed can be specified. The effect control CPU 65a can identify which of the first special figure variation display and the second special figure variation display is started based on the input of the special figure variation pattern designation command. It has become like. It should be noted that a command for specifying the type of special figure start hold information for which the special figure hit determination is executed may be set.

In addition, the main control CPU 60a indicates that the special figure fluctuation display ends when the special figure fluctuation time defined in the determined special figure fluctuation pattern is timed in the above-mentioned timing processing. Figure The stop designation command is output to the effect control CPU 65a. That is, based on the command set in the special figure start process (special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, etc.), the start timing of the special figure variation display (the change start timing of the special figure) can be identified on the effect control CPU 65a side. It is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a can identify the end timing of the special figure fluctuation display (fixed stop timing of the special figure) based on the special figure stop designation command set with the passage of the special figure fluctuation time.

(About general map input processing)
In the normal figure input process (step S107), the main control CPU 60a executes a process related to acquisition of opening determination information accompanying the passage of the game ball of the gate unit 48. When the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE6 (that is, when the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 48), the main control CPU 60a holds an upper limit of the number of reserved start information (4 in the embodiment). It is determined whether or not the number is less than (1), and if the upper limit is not reached, various random value values as open determination information are acquired and stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. Here, in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c, a hardware random number (random number for determining the normal figure hit) and a software random number (random number value such as a random number for determining the normal figure and a random number for distributing the normal figure fluctuation pattern) are awarded. It is stored as information (random number value). Then, when the normal figure start hold information is stored, the normal figure hold number designation command indicating the number of holds to which the hold information is added is set.

(About the normal map start process)
In the normal figure start process (step S108), the main control CPU 60a changes the normal figure based on the normal figure start hold information (each random value) stored in the main control RAM 60c when a predetermined normal figure change start condition is satisfied. It is configured to start displaying. Specifically, in the embodiment, it is determined that the normal map variation display and the normal map per game are not performed at the time of executing the normal map start process (that is, the normal map variation display or the normal map per game is not in progress). , It is defined as the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation start condition. Then, at the time of executing the normal map start process, if either the normal figure variation display (design variation effect) or the game per normal map is in the middle, the normal map start process is terminated.

When the normal figure variation start condition is satisfied, the normal figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read and the number of hold of the normal figure start hold information is subtracted by 1, and the normal figure start hold information is included in the normal figure start hold information. It is determined whether or not the value of the random number for determining the hit of the normal figure matches the judgment value for hitting the normal figure stored in the main control ROM 60b (determination of hitting the normal figure). Then, when the normal figure start hold information is read, the normal figure hold number designation command indicating the number of holds obtained by subtracting the hold information is set. Here, as the normal figure hit judgment value, a predetermined value is determined from the range of values that can be obtained by the hardware random number acquired as the normal figure hit judgment random number, and the variable state is changed at the time of performing the normal figure hit judgment. The number differs depending on whether or not it is granted. Specifically, the number of normal figure hit judgment values judged to be normal figure hits in the variable short state is set to be larger than the number of normal figure hit judgment values judged to be normal figure hits in the non-variable short state. Has been done. That is, by increasing the number of judgment values for hitting a normal figure in a variable state, hitting a normal figure is likely to occur.

Then, when the judgment of hitting the normal figure becomes a judgment result of the deviation, the normal figure indicating the deviation is determined as the normal figure to be stopped and displayed on the normal figure display unit 55 as a result of the normal figure fluctuation display, and the normal figure fluctuation pattern is determined. Based on the value of the random number for determination, one of the fluctuation patterns of the normal map for deviation is determined. On the other hand, when the hit judgment is a hit, it depends on which of the random numbers for determining the normal figure matches the judgment value for determining the normal figure stored in the main control ROM 60b. As a result of the figure variation display, a normal figure to be stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol on the normal figure display unit 55 is determined. Then, when the pattern per normal figure is determined, the main control CPU 60a determines one normal figure fluctuation pattern from the normal figure fluctuation patterns for hitting the normal figure based on the value of the random number for determining the normal figure fluctuation pattern. .. Then, the main control CPU 60a sets a normal map designation command indicating the type of the normal map (type of loss or hit), and sets a normal map variation pattern designation command indicating the determined normal map variation pattern, thereby setting the normal map variation pattern. It is output to the effect control CPU 65a according to the timing at which the variable display is started. The general map designation command and the general map fluctuation pattern designation command are output to the effect control CPU 65a when the command input / output process (see FIG. 5) is executed.

(About game information display processing)
In the game information display process (step S109), the main control CPU 60a uses the game information display unit 50 (special figure display units 50A, 50B, special figure hold display units 52, 53, normal figure display unit 55, normal figure hold display unit 56). Etc.) to control the display contents. That is, while the special figure fluctuation time is being measured, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are turned on and off (switching control) in a light emitting mode indicating that the special figure fluctuation display is in progress, and the special figure fluctuation is controlled. At the end of the time measurement, the special figure display units 50A and 50B are lit and controlled so as to have a light emitting mode showing a special figure which becomes a big hit symbol or a missed symbol as a result of the fluctuation display. Here, while the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern determined based on the first special figure start hold information is being measured, the first special figure display unit 50A is turned on and off. , It is identified that the second special figure display unit 50B is controlled to light in a light emitting mode indicating a special figure to be a symbol, and the first special figure variation display based on the first special figure start hold information is performed. I'm getting it. Similarly, while the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern determined based on the second special figure start hold information is being measured, the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on and off while being turned on and off. , It is identified that the 21st special figure display unit 50A is controlled to light up in a light emitting mode showing a special figure to be a symbol, and the 2nd special figure variation display based on the 2nd special figure start hold information is performed. I'm getting it. Further, when the special figure fluctuation time is not measured, each of the display units 50A and 50B is configured to maintain the lighting control of the light emitting mode indicating the special figure which is finally stopped and displayed.

Further, the main control CPU 60a has a light emitting mode that displays the number of start hold information based on the number of stored start hold information (number of start hold information) stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The second special figure so as to control the lighting of the first special figure hold display unit 52 and display the start hold number based on the storage number (start hold number) of the second special figure start hold information. It is configured to control the lighting of the hold display unit 53. That is, the first and second special figure hold display units 52, in a light emitting mode indicating the number of holds of the first and second special figure start hold information after addition / subtraction in the special figure input process and the special figure start process. It is designed to emit light of 53.

Further, while measuring the normal map fluctuation time specified by the normal map fluctuation pattern, the normal map display unit 55 is controlled to be turned on and off in a light emitting mode indicating that the normal map fluctuation display is in progress, and the normal map display unit 55 is controlled to be turned on and off. At the end of the measurement of the fluctuation time of the normal map, the lighting control of the normal map display unit 55 is performed in a light emitting mode showing the normal map as a result of the fluctuation display. Further, when the normal map fluctuation time is not measured, the lighting control of the light emitting mode indicating the normal map that has been stopped and displayed last is continued on the normal map display unit 55. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a light emitting mode for displaying the start hold number based on the storage number (start hold number) of the start hold information stored in the storage area of the main control RAM 60c. The hold display unit 56 is lit and controlled. That is, the normal figure hold display unit 56 is designed to emit light in a light emitting mode indicating the number of holds of the normal figure start hold information after addition / subtraction in the normal figure input process and the normal figure start process.

(About error judgment processing)
In the error determination process (step S110), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not an error (abnormality) has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 based on the detection signals from the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5, and the error occurs. When it is determined that the error has occurred, the setting value of the error determination flag corresponding to the generated error is set to "1".

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

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

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

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

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

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

(About command input / output processing)
In the command input / output process (step S111), the main control CPU 60a outputs various set commands to the effect control board 65 and the payout control board 75. The commands that can be output in this process are the prize ball payout specification command, the big hit start command, the big hit end command, the normal figure hit start command, the normal figure hit end command, the probability change state specification command, the probability change end command, and the variation state. Designation command, variable / short end command, 1st special figure start hold number designation command, 2nd special figure start hold number designation command, normal figure start hold number designation command, special figure designation command, special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, special figure These are a stop specification command, a general map specification command, a general map fluctuation pattern specification command, an error specification command, and the like.

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

That is, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines and determines the effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). The effect pattern specification command for designating the effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc., and is output to the control boards 70, 72, 73 based on the command from the effect control CPU 65a. Control to start the symbol variation effect. When a special figure designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a is for special symbols of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c to be finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 17 according to the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. Determine the production pattern. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 65a is a special symbol of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c so as to be a symbol combination of the special symbol effect symbol to be a hit display. If the design to be used is determined and the design specified by the special symbol designation command is a missed symbol, the special symbols in the respective symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c are combined so as to be a symbol combination of the special symbol effect symbols to be displayed as missed. Determine the production pattern for use.

Then, at the stop timing of the special symbol effect symbol of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c specified by the effect pattern, the special symbol effect symbol designation command of each row is displayed on the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound. Output to the control board 73 or the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring the time by the timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special symbol variation pattern designation command is input, and the stop timing of the special symbol effect symbol in the left symbol column 26a. Outputs the left special effect symbol designation command, outputs the right special effect symbol designation command at the stop timing of the special symbol effect symbol in the right symbol row 26c, and outputs the right special symbol effect symbol designation command in the middle symbol row 26b. At the stop timing, the effect symbol specification command for the middle special figure is output.

Further, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missed symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the missed symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the loss including the reach forming symbol when the special symbol variation pattern for the loss reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation pattern for the loss effect is instructed, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the loss that does not include the reach forming symbol. Further, when the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command elapses (in the embodiment, the special figure stop designation command is input from the main control board 60 at this timing), the effect control CPU 65a receives the command. Is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc., and the special figure effect symbol is stopped to fluctuate and controlled to end the symbol variation effect.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a determines the type of the special figure start hold information for which the special figure hit determination is executed based on the input special figure variation pattern designation command when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input. When the special figure hit determination is executed based on the first special figure start pending number information, the first special figure change is performed so that the auxiliary special figure change display is performed on the first special figure change auxiliary display unit 301. When the display of the auxiliary display unit 301 is controlled and the special figure hit determination is executed based on the second special figure start pending number information, the auxiliary special figure change in the second special figure change auxiliary display unit 302. The display of the second special figure variation auxiliary display unit 302 is controlled so that the display is performed. Then, as the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command elapses, the effect control CPU 65a stops the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display in the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302. Controls the display units 301 and 302. That is, the effect control CPU 65a is based on the input of commands (special figure variation pattern designation command and special figure stop designation command) input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), and the effect display unit 17 (each symbol sequence 26a). , 26b, 26c) and the auxiliary display 300 (special figure variation supplementary display units 301, 302) are controlled by the main control CPU 60a to start and stop the fluctuation of the special symbol auxiliary symbol. It is controlled so as to coincide with the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop of the special figure in the figure display units 50A and 50B.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 receives the first special figure start hold number designation command when the first special figure start hold number designation command is input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). A command indicating the number of held numbers of the first special figure start hold number information specified by the above is output to the display control board 70, and the first special figure start is started in the first effect special figure hold display area 201 of the effect display unit 17. It is controlled so that the hold display according to the hold number of the hold number information is displayed, and when the second special figure start hold number specification command is input, it is specified by the second special figure start hold number designation command. A command indicating the number of held numbers of the second special figure start hold number information is output to the display control board 70, and the second special figure start hold number information is displayed in the second effect special figure hold display area 201 of the effect display unit 17. Control so that the hold display is displayed according to the number of holds. Further, when the first or second special figure start hold number designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines the hold number of the special figure start hold number information specified by the input special figure start hold number designation command. It is controlled to switch the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 or the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 so as to display. That is, the effect control CPU 65a has the effect display unit 17 (special figure hold display area 201, 202 for effect) and the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303,) based on the input of the special figure start hold number designation command. The number of holds displayed on the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 controlled by the main control CPU 60a (the number of holds of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c) of the hold display displayed in each of 304). Control to match with.

Further, when the normal figure fluctuation pattern designation command is input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a), the effect control CPU 65a issues a command indicating the start of the normal figure fluctuation display to the display control board 70 or lamp control. The output is output to the board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like, and the control boards 70, 72, and 73 are controlled to start the variation of the normal drawing effect symbol based on the command from the effect control CPU 65a. When a normal map designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a determines an effect normal symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 17 according to the normal map corresponding to the command. That is, the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect symbol for the normal figure to be the hit display when the symbol specified by the normal figure designation command is the normal figure symbol, and the symbol designated by the normal figure designation command is the normal figure. In the case of a missed symbol, the effect symbol for a normal figure to be displayed is determined. Then, when the normal map fluctuation time specified by the normal map fluctuation pattern designation command elapses (in the embodiment, the normal map stop designation command is input from the main control board 60 at this timing), the effect control CPU 65a receives the command. Is output to the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, the sound control board 73, etc., and the determined hit or miss normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the effect by the normal symbol for effect is controlled to end.

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

Further, the effect control CPU 65a displays the hold number of the normal figure start hold number information specified by the input normal figure start hold number designation command when the normal figure start hold number designation command is input. It is controlled to switch the hold display of the general figure hold auxiliary display unit 305. That is, the effect control CPU 65a controls the hold display displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 (the normal figure hold auxiliary display unit 305) by the main control CPU 60a based on the input of the normal figure start hold number designation command. It is controlled so as to match the number of holds displayed on the hold display unit 55 (the number of holds of the normal figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c). In the embodiment, the effect display unit 17 is not provided with a display area for displaying the number of hold numbers of the normal figure start hold number information, but the hold display is displayed by providing the display area in the effect display unit 17. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to match the number of holds displayed on the normal figure hold display unit 56 controlled by the main control CPU 60a (the number of holds of the normal figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c). It can also be configured.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, the probability change information flag indicating the probability change state is set to "1" when the probability change state specification command is input, and the probability change information flag is set to "0" when the probability change end command is input. In addition, the variation information flag indicating the variation state is set to "1" when the variation state specification command is input, and the variation information flag is set to "0" when the variation end command is input. To do. That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a can specify the gaming state.

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

(About the display of the game information display unit M when an error occurs)
When the main control CPU 60a determines that the various errors have occurred, the main control CPU 60a controls to display the game information display unit M while maintaining the control state before the occurrence of the errors. That is, even if any error occurs, the main control CPU 60a is controlled so that the display content of the game information display unit M does not become indistinguishable, and the effect display unit 17 performs the error notification described later. However, it is possible to identify the progress state of the game in the pachinko machine 10 from the display of the game information display unit M. Specifically, when it is determined that any error has occurred and the special figure variation display is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the main control CPU 60a starts the special figure variation display. Until the special figure fluctuation time determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined at the time elapses, the special figure fluctuation display is continuously executed, and when the special figure fluctuation time elapses, the result of the special figure hit judgment It is controlled so that the special figure of hit or miss is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B according to the above. Similarly, when any error occurs and the normal map variation display is performed on the normal map display unit 55, the main control CPU 60a determines the normal map variation display when starting the normal map variation display. Until the normal map fluctuation time determined based on the fluctuation pattern elapses, the normal map fluctuation display is continuously executed, and when the normal map fluctuation time elapses, hit or miss according to the result of the normal map hit judgment. Is controlled so as to be displayed on the general map display unit 55.

In addition, each of the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 displays the number of hold of each corresponding special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c when any error occurs, and the first and first 2 Control by the main control CPU 60a to increase or decrease the number of special figure start hold number information to be displayed on each special figure hold display unit 52, 53 according to the execution of the start winning prize units 31 and 32 and the special figure hit determination Will be done. Similarly, the normal figure hold display unit 56 displays the hold number of the normal figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c when any error occurs, and the passage of the gate unit 48 or the normal figure is displayed. The main control CPU 60a controls to increase or decrease the number of holdings of the number of holdings for starting the normal figure displayed on each holding display unit 56 according to the execution of the hit determination.

(About the display state of the effect display unit 17 due to the occurrence of an error)
Further, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 so as to execute error notification according to the generated error when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred. Will be done. That is, the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 used as the effect means function as notification means for executing error notification. In the following, the error notification in the effect display unit 17 will be specifically described.

Here, when it is determined that various errors have occurred, the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error) described later is particularly required to be urgently dealt with by the game clerk (staff). , Vibration detection sensor error), an error is made in a form that is easily noticed by the game clerk (clerk) and the player, specifically, in a form in which the special drawing effect symbol cannot be identified on the display surface 17a. The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 to execute the display as a notification (full-screen error display). On the other hand, when dealing with the second and third specific errors (full error, front frame opening error in the embodiment), which will be described later, where the need for urgent action is relatively low, the display surface 17a is displayed. The effect control is performed so that the effect display unit 17 executes the display as an error notification (small error display) in a form in which the contents (effect symbol for special figure, effect symbol for normal figure, special figure hold display) can be visually recognized. The CPU 65a controls it. Here, the information displayed on the effect display unit 17 as an error notification includes a display (display of a specific error type) for making it possible to identify the type of error that has occurred (which error has occurred). , A display for stopping the game to make it possible to identify the stopped state of the game, and a display for making it possible to identify how to deal with the error that occurred ("Call a staff member" or "Pull out the ball" described later. (Display), and one or both of the type display and the countermeasure display are displayed according to the error.

(About magnetic detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a issues a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a magnetic detection error based on the input of the magnetic detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to output and execute the notification corresponding to the magnetic detection error in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as the notification means. That is, the notification means 17, 18 and 19 perform error notification according to the determination of the error occurrence by the main control CPU 60a. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the magnetic detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the magnetic error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the entire surface of the display surface 17a in the same color (for example, yellow) on the effect display unit 17, and the characters "magnetic detection sensor error" and "call the staff". A control command is output to the display control board 70 so that the characters "" and the characters "game stopped" (game stop display) are displayed (full-screen error display). That is, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification, all the special drawing effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurs are hidden by the display of the magnetic detection sensor error display from the player. Become invisible. Further, in the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18, the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame is lit in yellow. Further, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a voice of "the magnetic detection sensor has reacted". Then, the magnetic detection sensor error notification by the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the magnetic detection sensor error notification is power off (OFF).

(About radio wave detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a issues a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a radio wave detection error based on the input of the radio wave detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to output and execute the notification corresponding to the radio wave detection error in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as the notification means. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the radio wave detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the radio wave error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the entire surface of the display surface 17a in the same color (for example, yellow) on the effect display unit 17, and the characters "radio wave detection sensor error" and "call the staff". A control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the characters "" (full-screen error display). That is, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification, all the special drawing effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurs are hidden by the display of the radio wave detection sensor error display from the player. Become invisible. Further, in the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18, the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame is lit in green. Further, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs the voice of "abnormality detected". Then, the radio wave detection sensor error notification by the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the radio wave detection sensor error notification is power off (OFF).

(About vibration detection sensor error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a issues a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a vibration detection error based on the input of the vibration detection sensor error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. It is configured to output and execute the notification corresponding to the vibration detection error in the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as the notification means. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the vibration detection sensor error notification in response to the input of the vibration error designation command, and then continues until the power is turned off. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the entire surface of the display surface 17a in the same color (for example, yellow) on the effect display unit 17, and the characters "vibration detection sensor error" and "call the staff". A control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the characters "" (full-screen error display). That is, in the vibration detection sensor error notification, all the special drawing effect symbols and backgrounds displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurs are hidden by the vibration detection sensor error display from the player. Become invisible. Further, in the vibration detection sensor error notification by the lamp device 18, the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame is lit in white. Further, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the speaker 19 outputs a voice of "the vibration detection sensor has reacted". Then, the vibration detection sensor error notification by the effect display unit 17, the lamp device 18, and the speaker 19 is configured to continue until the power is turned off (OFF). That is, the condition for canceling the vibration detection sensor error notification is power off (OFF).

Here, when it is determined by the main control CPU 60a that the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection error) has occurred, an error occurs in the effect display unit 17. The first error display area 401 for displaying the above is a game information display area (each symbol string 26a) in which the special figure effect symbol, the normal figure effect symbol, the special figure hold display, the background, etc. are displayed in the effect display unit 17. , 26b, 26c, the display area 205 for the normal map variation effect, and the special figure hold display area 201,202 for the effect) are set to overlap the entire area. In the embodiment, the entire display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 is the first error display area 401, and the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error). When the error occurs, the special figure effect symbol, the normal figure effect symbol, the special figure hold display, the background, etc. that were displayed on the display surface 17a before the error occurred are configured to be indistinguishable from the player. .. In this way, when the main control CPU 60a determines that the first specific error that is likely to cause an abnormality that has a significant effect on the progress of the game has occurred in the pachinko machine 10, the player's attention is paid. By controlling the display of the most gathered effect display unit 17 (effect symbol for special figure, effect symbol for normal figure, hold display) so as to be indistinguishable, the effect control CPU 65a makes it impossible to substantially continue the game. , It is configured to strongly encourage the resolution of abnormalities.

(About full error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a full error based on the input of the full error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. The effect display unit 17 and the speaker 19 as notification means are configured to execute notification corresponding to a full error. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the full error notification in response to the input of the full error designation command, and then continues until a predetermined time elapses. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a displays the characters "please pull out the ball" (small error display) on the effect display unit 17 in a display area smaller than the display surface 17a. Output a control command to. That is, in the full error notification, the special drawing effect symbol, the background, etc. displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurs are not hidden by the full error notification. The full error notification by the speaker 19 in the embodiment is set to end by outputting the voice "Please pull out the ball" only once. Further, when a full error occurs, the lamp device 18 is configured not to notify the error.

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

In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, in the state where the full detection sensor ST4 that triggers the full error is detected, the operation of the ball payout device 91 is stopped until the full error is resolved (until the full detection sensor ST4 stops detecting). ), The prize ball will not be paid out. For this reason, when a full error (second specific error) occurs, the prize balls may not be paid out, which may hinder the progress of the game. Therefore, among the displays of the effect display unit 17. By making the second error display area 402 partially overlap with each of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c on which the special symbol effect symbols that attract the attention of the player are displayed, a full error can occur. It is designed to prevent the player from overlooking the occurrence. In the embodiment, the second error display area 402 is configured so as not to overlap the display area 205 for the normal map variation effect and the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect, and even in a state where a full error occurs. The player can arbitrarily check the number of holdings of the special figure start hold number information displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the fluctuation state of the effect symbol for the normal figure, and the display area for the change effect of the normal figure. The player can determine the continuation or interruption of the game based on the information displayed in 205 and the special drawing reservation display areas 201 and 202 for production.

Here, the second error display area 402 is not limited to a configuration that overlaps all the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c, and may be a configuration that overlaps some symbol rows. In a configuration in which the second error display area 402 overlaps a part of the symbol rows, the second error display region 402 is placed in the symbol row (for example, the middle symbol row 26b) at which the special symbol effect symbol stops at the end among the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. By overlapping the error display areas 402 of the above, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from overlooking the occurrence of a full error. Further, pay attention to the type of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the stop display area 27 by partially overlapping the second error display area 402 with the stop display area 27 of some or all the symbol strings 26a, 26b, 26c. It is possible to effectively notify the player who is playing the occurrence of a full error. The second error display area 402 may partially overlap only the variable display area 28 of the symbol strings 26a, 26b, 26. That is, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a full error (second specific error) has occurred, the main control CPU 60a overlaps the front side of a part of the special symbol effect symbols displayed in the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the occurrence of a full error in the second error display area 402, so that the variable state of the effect symbol for special drawing can be identified.

(About front frame opening error notification)
The effect control CPU 65a is a control command for instructing the display control board 70, the lamp control board 72, and the sound control board 73 to generate a front frame opening error based on the input of the front frame opening error designation command from the main control CPU 60a. Is output, and the effect display unit 17, the speaker 19, and the lamp device 18 as the notification means are configured to execute the notification corresponding to the front frame opening error. Here, the effect control CPU 65a starts the front frame opening error notification in response to the input of the front frame opening error designation command, and then continues until a predetermined time elapses. As a specific notification mode, the effect control CPU 65a does not overlap with the special character effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the effect display unit 17 in a display area smaller than the size of the display surface 17a. For example, a control command is output to the display control board 70 so as to display the characters "door is open" (small error display) near the outer edge of the display surface 17a or between the stop display positions of the special drawing effect symbols. .. That is, in the front frame opening error notification, the special drawing effect symbol, the background, etc. displayed on the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 before the error occurs are not hidden by the front frame opening error notification. Further, in the opening error notification by the lamp device 18, the lamp device 18 provided on the front surface of the front frame blinks in red. Further, the opening error notification by the speaker 19 outputs the voice of "the door is open".

Here, as shown in FIG. 6B, when it is determined by the main control CPU 60a that a third specific error (front frame opening error) has occurred, the effect display unit 17 displays the occurrence of the error. The third error display area 403 is a game information display area (each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, in which the special figure effect symbol, the normal figure effect symbol, the special figure hold display, the background, etc. are displayed in the effect display unit 17. It is set so as to overlap a part of 26c, the display area 205 for the effect of changing the normal figure, and the display area 201,202) for the special figure for effect. That is, when a third specific error (front frame opening error) occurs, the special figure effect symbol, the normal figure effect symbol, the special figure hold display, which were displayed on the display surface 17a before the error occurred, The background and the like are configured so that they can be identified by the player. Specifically, in the embodiment, the third error display area 403 straddles the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c and overlaps a part of the variable display region 28 of the symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c. Is provided. That is, the third error display area 403 does not overlap with the stop display area 27 of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c. In this way, the third error display area 403 overlaps only with the variable display area 28 of the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c, so that the player's attention is particularly focused on the display of the effect display unit 17. By not overlapping the stop display area 27 where the drawing effect symbol is stopped and displayed, the interest of the game is not impaired even when an error is displayed in the third error display area 403. Here, the second error display area 402 and the third error display area 403 are set so as not to overlap each other, and are configured so that full error notification and front frame opening error notification can be executed at the same time. Has been done.

(About the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 when an error occurs)
Further, the effect control CPU 65a controls the auxiliary display unit 300 to continue various displays when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred. That is, even if any error occurs, the effect control CPU 65a is controlled so that the display content of the auxiliary display unit 300 is not indistinguishable, and even when the error notification is performed in the effect display unit 17, the error notification is performed. The state of the game in the pachinko machine 10 can be identified from the display of the auxiliary display unit 300. In this way, when the main control CPU 60a determines that various errors have occurred, the game information display unit whose main control CPU 60a controls the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300, which the player can relatively easily check. By controlling the effect control CPU 65a so as to match the display state of M, the player is not misunderstood or distrusted even if an error occurs.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a controls an error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection) while the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are controlled to perform the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display. When a sensor error specification command, a full error specification command, or a front frame open specification command) is input, the elapsed time from the start of the auxiliary special figure variation display is the special figure variation pattern specification command corresponding to the auxiliary special figure variation display. Until the special figure fluctuation time specified in is reached, the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display by the special figure auxiliary symbol is continued on the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302, and the special figure fluctuation time is assisted. The special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are controlled so as to stop the special figure fluctuation display. That is, in a state in which the special figure effect symbol on the effect display unit 17 cannot be identified, the special figure display units 301 and 302 can identify whether the special figure display unit 50A and 50B are displaying the special figure variation. The effect control CPU 65a controls to execute the auxiliary special figure variation display of the symbol. In this way, the variation state of the special figure effect symbol in the effect display unit 17 becomes indistinguishable due to the occurrence of the first specific error, or the special figure effect is produced when the second specific error occurs. Even if it becomes difficult to identify the fluctuation state of the symbol, the player can check whether the special figure fluctuation display is in progress by checking the display of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. Since it can be grasped, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an unnecessary misunderstanding such as the determination result of the special figure hit determination disappearing due to the occurrence of an error.

Similarly, the effect control CPU 65a controls an error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection sensor error designation) while the normal map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 controls to perform the auxiliary normal map fluctuation display. When a command, full error specification command, front frame open specification command) is input, the elapsed time from the start of the auxiliary normal map fluctuation display is specified by the normal map fluctuation pattern specification command corresponding to the auxiliary normal map fluctuation display. Until the normal map fluctuation time is reached, the auxiliary normal map fluctuation display by the normal map auxiliary symbol is continued on the normal map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305, and the auxiliary normal map fluctuation display is displayed when the normal map fluctuation time elapses. The normal map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 is controlled so as to stop. That is, in a state in which the effect symbol for the normal figure on the effect display unit 17 cannot be identified, the auxiliary display unit 305 can identify whether the normal figure variable display is in progress, and the auxiliary display unit 305 assists the normal figure auxiliary symbol. Figure The effect control CPU 65a controls to execute the variable display. In this way, the variation state of the special figure effect symbol in the effect display unit 17 becomes indistinguishable due to the occurrence of the first specific error, or the special figure effect is produced when the second specific error occurs. Even if it becomes difficult to identify the fluctuation state of the symbol, the player can grasp whether the fluctuation display is in progress by checking the display of the normal map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an unnecessary misunderstanding such that the determination result of the normal drawing hit determination disappears due to the occurrence of an error.

Further, when an error designation command (main board error designation command, magnetic / radio wave / vibration detection sensor error designation command, full error designation command, front frame opening designation command) is input to the effect control CPU 65a, the first and the above The hold display of the second special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is the hold of the special figure start hold number information specified by the special figure start hold number specification command input before the error designation command is input. Each feature is controlled to display the number, and the number of special figure start hold number information specified by the special figure start hold number specified command entered after the error specification command is entered is displayed. Figure Control to switch the hold display of the hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304. That is, with the occurrence of the first specific error, the hold display displayed in the effect special figure reservation display areas 201 and 202 of the effect display unit 17 becomes indistinguishable, or the second specific error occurs. Even if it becomes difficult to identify the hold display, by checking the display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 adjacent to the display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17, the number of hold of the special figure start hold number information is confirmed. Since the player can grasp the above, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an unnecessary misunderstanding such as the hold of the special figure start hold number information disappearing due to the occurrence of an error.

(About the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 due to the movement of the movable body)
Here, the effect control CPU 65a controls the auxiliary display unit 300 to continue various displays when the effect of operating the movable bodies 110 and 120 is executed. That is, when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated, the display contents of the auxiliary display unit 300 are controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as not to be indistinguishable, and a part or all of the effect display unit 17 is controlled as in the case of the error occurrence. Even when the machine is hidden by the movable body 10, the progress state of the game in the pachinko machine 10 can be identified from the display of the auxiliary display unit 300. That is, when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated, the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 that can be relatively easily confirmed by the player matches the display state of the game information display unit M controlled by the main control CPU 60a. By controlling the effect control CPU 65a in this way, even if an error occurs, the player is not misunderstood or distrusted.

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

Specifically, the main control CPU 60a stores information (game state information) for specifying the game state (probability variation flag, variation flag jackpot flag setting values) as common specific information, and each stored in the main control RAM 60c. 1st special figure start hold information (values of various random numbers), each 2nd special figure start hold information (various random number values), and information for specifying the number of hold of 1st special figure start hold information (1st special figure hold) (Number information), information for specifying the number of holds for the second special figure start hold information (second special figure hold number information), release determination information (values of various random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 60c, and general A plurality of pieces of information including information for specifying the number of hold of the start hold information (information on the number of hold for the normal figure) and information for specifying the game state (probability change state and grant state of the change state) (game state identification information). , It is designed to be stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. That is, when the power off processing occurs when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped (when the power is turned off when the special figure fluctuation is stopped), when it occurs while the special figure fluctuation display is displayed (when the power is turned off during the special figure fluctuation), When it occurs when the normal map fluctuation display is stopped (when the power is turned off when the normal map fluctuation is stopped) and when it occurs during the execution of the normal map fluctuation display (when the power is turned off during the normal map fluctuation), the above Common specific information is stored in the backup area. In addition, if the power is turned off immediately after the special figure variation display that won the special figure hit judgment is completed (during the special figure interval time), the information big hit that identifies the big hit symbol determined in accordance with the special figure hit judgment It also includes information necessary for executing a jackpot game such as symbol information. Here, the power off when the special figure fluctuation is stopped occurs during the special figure fluctuation interval time in a state where any of the first and second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. When the main control RAM 60c does not store both the power off and the first and second special figure start hold information, the prize information is acquired when the first or second start prize units 31 and 32 are won. It is in the standby state (standby state). Further, as the power off when the normal figure fluctuation is stopped, the power off or the normal figure start hold information generated during the normal figure fluctuation interval time in the state where the main control RAM 60c stores the normal figure start hold information. Is a state in which the main control RAM 60c is not stored and is in a state of waiting for acquisition of opening determination information accompanying the passage of the game ball of the gate portion 48 (standby state). In addition, if the power is turned off immediately after the special figure variation display that won the special figure hit judgment is completed (during the special figure interval time), the information big hit that identifies the big hit symbol determined in accordance with the special figure hit judgment Information necessary for executing the jackpot game such as symbol information is also stored in the backup area.

Further, in the case of power failure during the special figure change, the main control CPU 60a is performing the special figure change based on either the first or second special figure start hold information in addition to the common specific information. Information that identifies whether the power supply has occurred (special figure fluctuation type information) and information that identifies the judgment result (big hit or miss) of the special figure hit judgment performed when executing the special figure fluctuation display (special figure hit) Judgment result information), information for specifying the jackpot symbol determined when the special figure hit judgment is a hit judgment result (big hit symbol information), and information regarding the special figure fluctuation time specified by the special figure fluctuation pattern (judgment result information). Multiple information including information on the time elapsed from the start of the special figure fluctuation display to the power off (special figure fluctuation elapsed time information) (specific information on the power off during special figure fluctuation) Is stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. That is, in the case of a power failure during a special figure change, the state at the time when the power supply is cut off is restored when the power is restored, and the special figure change display can be resumed.

Further, when the power is turned off during the fluctuation of the normal map, the main control CPU 60a, in addition to the common specific information, determines the determination result of the normal map hit determination (per normal map hit or) performed when executing the normal map fluctuation display. Information that identifies (out of place) (information on the result of hitting a normal figure), information that identifies a symbol that hits a normal figure determined when the hit judgment on a normal figure is a hit judgment result (information on a symbol that hits a normal figure), and Includes information on the normal map fluctuation time specified by the figure fluctuation pattern (normal map fluctuation time information) and information on the time elapsed from the start of the normal map fluctuation display to the power off (normal map fluctuation elapsed time information). A plurality of pieces of information (specific information of power failure during fluctuation of the normal figure) are stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. That is, in the case of a power failure during the fluctuation of the normal map, the state at the time when the power is cut off is restored when the power is restored, and the fluctuation display of the normal map can be resumed.

Then, in this power off processing, the main control CPU 60a calculates a RAM determination value (checksum value) to be referred to when the power is turned on, and stores the calculated RAM determination value in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply board 100 to the main control RAM 60c, and the contents stored in the backup area of the main control RAM 60c are retained as backup data. That is, in the embodiment, the main control RAM 60c has a function as a backup means for storing and holding information when the power is turned off from the power supply circuit 105.

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

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

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

In the initial start-up process of step S203, the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c are cleared (RAM clear). That is, the main control CPU 60a clears the backup data stored and held in the power cut process performed when the power is turned off (when the power switch 101 is turned off or when there is a power failure), and sets the initial value in the main control RAM 60c. That is, the main control CPU 60a initializes the main control RAM 60c in the process of step S203, and then starts the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b) and 9, in the initial start-up process, the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the normal figure display unit 55 are respectively. In addition to displaying the symbols (special figures and normal figures) that are displayed out of alignment, the special figure start hold number information or the normal figure start hold number corresponding to each of the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 and the normal figure hold display unit 56 are displayed. The main control CPU 60a controls each display unit so that the number of information held represents "0". Then, the main control CPU 60a sets an initial start designation command indicating that the stored contents of the main control RAM 60c are cleared and the initial start is started, outputs the command to the effect control CPU 65a, and ends the main control power-on setting process. , Allow the timer interrupt process described above.

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

Then, in this restoration process, the main control CPU 60a includes a power supply cutoff / recovery command indicating that the main control CPU 60a has started (returned) in the state before the power supply was cut off, and a fluctuation state command indicating whether the special figure change was performed when the power supply was turned off. A game state command related to the game state at the time of recovery (that is, when the power is turned off) is set and output to the effect control CPU 65a, and the main control power-on setting process is terminated to allow the timer interrupt process described above. .. Here, as the fluctuation state command, a fluctuation state command indicating that the power off occurred when the special figure fluctuation display was stopped, and a fluctuation indicating that the power off occurred during the special figure fluctuation display (during special figure fluctuation). It is configured to be able to output any of the status command commands, and a command corresponding to whether or not the special figure fluctuation display is performed when the power is turned off is output to the effect control CPU 65a. In the following explanation, the variable state command indicating the power off when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped is referred to as the power off command when stopped, and the variable state command indicating the power off during the change of the special figure fluctuation display is being changed. It may be distinguished by naming it as a power off command. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a sets a fluctuation state command to be output to the effect control CPU 65a according to whether the special figure fluctuation elapsed time information is stored in the backup area. The reference for setting the fluctuation state command is not limited to the special figure change elapsed time information, but may be any information stored in the backup area that can identify whether or not the special figure is changing. In addition, the game state command is a command indicating the game state (probability change state and change state grant state) at the time of return based on the game state at the time of power off. In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a sets a game state command to be output to the output control CPU 65a based on the game state identification information stored in the backup area.

(About the case of power recovery due to power failure when the fluctuation of special figure / normal figure stops)
Here, specifically, in the case of power recovery due to power failure when the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, as shown in FIG. 9, it is displayed on the first or second special figure display units 50A and 50B at the time of power cut. The hit or miss display is displayed after the power is restored, and the display of the first or second special figure hold display units 52, 53 is adjusted to match the hold number of the special figure start hold number information at the time of power failure. The main control CPU 60a controls. Similarly, in the case of power recovery due to power failure when the fluctuation of the special figure of the normal figure is stopped, the hit or miss display displayed on the normal figure display unit 55 at the time of power cut is displayed after the power is restored. The main control CPU 60a controls the display of the normal figure hold display unit 56 so as to match the number of hold numbers of the normal figure start hold number information at the time when the power is turned off.

(In the case of power recovery due to power failure during fluctuation of special figure)
As shown in FIG. 10, when the main control CPU 60a recovers power after the power is turned off while the special figure is fluctuating (when the recovery process is performed), the power is cut off in the timer interrupt process (game information display process). The display of the special figure display units 50A and 50B is controlled so that the special figure variation display is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the unexpired time within the special figure fluctuation time determined previously. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines whether the power is cut off during the special figure change that is being performed based on either the first or second special figure start hold information based on the special figure change type information stored in the backup area. In addition to specifying, based on the special figure fluctuation time information and the special figure fluctuation elapsed time information, the unelapsed time during which the special figure fluctuation is not displayed by the time the power is turned off is calculated, and the first special figure start pending information is calculated. If a power failure occurs while the 1st special figure fluctuation display is being performed based on the above, the 1st special figure fluctuation display for the unexpired time will be performed in the timer interrupt processing after power recovery. In addition to controlling the display of the 1st special figure display unit 50A, if the power is cut off while the 2nd special figure fluctuation display is being performed based on the 2nd special figure start hold information, after the power is restored. The display of the first special figure display unit 50A is controlled so that the second special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is performed in the timer interrupt process of. Then, after displaying the special figure fluctuation for the unexpired time, based on the information stored in the backup area, the judgment result of the special figure hit judgment that triggers the execution of the special figure fluctuation display that was performed when the power was turned off is used. Correspondingly, the main control CPU 60a controls to display the hit or miss special figures on the special figure display units 50A and 50B.

Further, the main control CPU 60a displays the number of holds specified based on the first special figure hold number information stored in the backup area in the timer interrupt process (game information display process) when the return process is performed. The display of the first special figure hold display unit 52 is controlled, and the display of the second special figure hold display unit 53 is controlled so as to display the number of holds specified based on the second special figure hold number information. Then, after displaying the variation of the special figure for the unexpired time, if the first or second special figure start hold information is stored in the backup area, a new special figure is created based on the start hold information. The main control CPU 60a executes the hit determination, and outputs a control command according to the determination result to the effect control CPU 65a in the command input / output process. That is, when the first special figure hold number information and the second special figure hold number information are stored, 1 is subtracted from the hold number information, and the first and second start winning units 31, 32 after the power is restored. A first special figure hold number designation command and a second special figure hold number designation command indicating the number of holds after being added in association with winning a prize are set and output to the effect control CPU 65a.

(About the case of power recovery due to power failure during fluctuation of the normal map)
As shown in FIG. 11, when the power is restored after the power is turned off during the fluctuation of the normal diagram (when the recovery process is performed), the main control CPU 60a is determined before the power is cut off in the timer interrupt process. The display of the normal map display unit 55 is controlled so that the normal map fluctuation display is performed on the normal map display unit 55 based on the unexpired time within the fluctuation time. That is, the main control CPU 60a calculates the unelapsed time during which the normal map fluctuation display is not performed by the time the power is turned off, based on the normal map fluctuation time information and the normal map fluctuation elapsed time information stored in the backup area. The display of the normal map display unit 55 is controlled so that the normal map variation display for the unelapsed time is performed in the timer interrupt process after the power is restored. Then, after displaying the fluctuation of the normal map for the unexpired time, based on the information stored in the backup area, the judgment result of the normal map hit judgment that triggers the execution of the normal map fluctuation display that was performed when the power was turned off is used. Correspondingly, the main control CPU 60a controls so that the hit or miss normal map is displayed on the normal map display unit 55.

Further, the main control CPU 60a is specified based on the number of reserved figures stored in the backup area in the timer interrupt process (game information display process) when the return process is performed and the return process is performed. The display of the timer holding display unit 56 is controlled so as to display the number of held hold. Then, after displaying the fluctuation of the normal map for the unexpired time, if the normal map start hold information is stored in the backup area, a new normal map hit judgment is made based on the normal map start hold information. The main control CPU 60a executes the command, and outputs a control command according to the determination result to the effect control CPU 65a in the command input / output process. That is, when the normal figure hold number information is stored, 1 is subtracted from the hold number information, and the normal figure hold number indicating the number of holds after being added as the gate unit 48 passes after the power is restored. A designated command is set and output to the effect control CPU 65a.

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

(About the display state of the special drawing effect symbol in the effect display unit 17)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when an initial start specification command or a power off / return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the power-on processing for effect control, the pachinko machine 10 responds to the input initial start specification command and power off / return command. Therefore, the effect control CPU 65a controls so that the display of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17 is different. That is, the display form of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17 is configured to be different depending on whether the initial start designation command is input or the power off / return command is input, and the power is turned on. At times, it is possible to identify from the display of the effect display unit 17 whether or not the RAM has been cleared.

(When the initial start specification command is entered)
Here, in the effect control CPU 65a, when the initial start designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on processing, each of the effect display units 17 is based on the initial value stored in the effect control ROM 70b. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the symbol strings 26a, 26b, 26c becomes the initial setting state, and various settings are made based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b to make the pachinko machine. Start 10 Specifically, various settings have been made based on the initial values in the control command for displaying the initial background image as the background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the stop display area 27 of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c. A control command for displaying a special symbol effect symbol defined as an initial symbol indicating that (RAM clear has been performed) is output to the display control CPU 70a, and each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17 is output. The effect control CPU 65a executes control so that the effect symbol for special symbol as the initial symbol is displayed in (see FIGS. 7 (b) and 8). In the embodiment, "3" is defined as the special effect symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the left symbol row 26a, and "7" is defined as the special symbol effect symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the middle symbol row 26b. , "5" is set as the special symbol effect symbol of the initial symbol displayed in the right symbol column 26c, and the special symbol effect symbol is set to be an out-of-order combination, based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a. , The display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to stop and display the effect symbols for each special figure.

(When the power off / return command is input)
Further, the effect control CPU 65a displays the effect depending on whether or not the special figure is changed when the power is turned off when the power off / return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on processing. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the unit 17 is different. Specifically, when a power-off command at stop is input from the main control CPU 60a (in the case of power recovery due to power-off at the time of variable stop in the special figure), as shown in FIGS. 7 (c) and 9 , A control command for displaying the initial background image as a background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17, and various settings are made in the stop display area 27 of each symbol column 26a, 26b, 26c based on the information stored in the backup area. A control command for displaying a special figure effect symbol defined as a power recovery symbol indicating that the image has been lost is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the effect display unit 17 becomes the power recovery state when the fluctuation is stopped. The control CPU 65a executes control.

In the embodiment, "5" is defined as the special effect symbol of the power recovery symbol displayed in the left symbol row 26a, and "7" is set as the special design effect symbol of the power recovery symbol displayed in the middle symbol row 26b. "3" is defined as the special symbol effect symbol of the power recovery symbol that is determined and displayed in the right symbol column 26c, and the special symbol effect symbol is set to be an out-of-order combination, and is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. Based on the above, the display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to stop and display the effect symbols for each special figure. Here, in the case of power recovery due to a power failure when the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, the special symbol effect that hits or misses each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display unit 17 according to the previous symbol fluctuation. The final symbol is displayed by combining the symbols. As described above, in the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power interruption when the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, the display form of the effect display unit 17 is changed to the power interruption by displaying the initial background image and the restoration symbol. The effect control CPU 65a is controlled so as to be different from that before the occurrence of. Further, in the initial setting state and the power recovery state when the fluctuation is stopped, the same initial background image is displayed on the effect display unit 17, while the effect symbols for special symbols are displayed in different arrangements in the symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c. By doing so, it is determined whether the pachinko machine 10 is started based on the initial value stored in the effect control ROM 65b, or whether the pachinko machine 10 is started in the state before the power is turned off based on various information stored in the backup area. I'm getting it. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment displays at least the special figure effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power failure generated when the change of the special figure fluctuation display is stopped. It is configured to be controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so that the state is different from that before the power failure occurs.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a is in the process of inputting a power off command (predetermined control signal) during fluctuation from the main control CPU 60a in the process when the power is turned on for effect control (while the special figure variation display is being changed). In the case of power restoration due to power failure), a control command to display the image being restored as a background image to be displayed on the effect display unit 17 and a stop display area 27 of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c are used as a backup area. A control command for displaying the special symbol effect symbol defined as the power recovery symbol indicating that various settings have been made based on the stored information is output to the display control CPU 70a, and the display state of the effect display unit 17 is output. The effect control CPU 65a executes the control so that the power is restored during the fluctuation (FIG. 7 (c)). Here, by inputting a control command for displaying the recovering image indicating the changing power recovery state, an image having a display form different from the initial background image is displayed on the effect display unit 17, and "power recovery" is performed. It is configured to display the characters "I did" (status notification information) and the characters "Please continue playing" (game possible notification display). That is, in the image being restored, the state notification information for identifiablely notifying the state at the time of starting the pachinko machine 10 (the power was restored based on the information stored in the backup area) and the notification that the game is possible. By displaying the playable notification display, it is possible to minimize the confusion of the player due to the power failure during the change of the special figure.

Here, in the restored image, the special figure fluctuation display for the unexpired time for which the special figure fluctuation display has not been performed by the time the power is turned off is displayed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. The effect control CPU 65a can control to switch to another background image when the image is broken. Specifically, the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the next special figure hit determination is performed based on the special figure start hold information. The control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a to control the image being restored to be switched to another background image. That is, when the effect power off command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays the image being restored as the return display on the effect display unit 17 while the special figure variation display is performed based on the unexpired time. It is controlled to display.

The effect control CPU 65a can determine that the special figure hit determination has been performed by inputting the special figure variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a. Here, at the output timing of the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, control commands related to the game state such as the probability change state designation command and the variation state designation command are input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to switch to an appropriate background image according to the game state determined based on the probability change state designation command or the change / short state designation command. In this way, when the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the next special figure variation display is performed, the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image being restored. As a result, it is possible to perform a display effect suitable for the game. Further, when the special figure fluctuation display for the unexpired time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the next special figure fluctuation display is performed, the effect display unit 17 is based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. In, the effect control CPU 65a controls so that the effect symbol for special figure is changed and stopped and displayed.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a is recovering based on the special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a when the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B. It is also possible to control switching from an image to another background image. In this case, when the special figure stop designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a to control the image being restored to be switched to the initial background image. In the case of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the recovering image indicating the changing power recovery state from being displayed in conjunction with the end of the special figure fluctuation display for the unelapsed time, so that the recovering image is extremely long. It can be prevented from being displayed over a period of time. That is, the main control CPU 60a issues a special figure stop designation command (fluctuation stop signal) indicating that the special figure on the special figure display units 50A and 50 is stopped and displayed when the unexpired time elapses to the effect control CPU 65a. It is configured to output, and when the special figure stop designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 so as to hide the restored image of the effect display unit 17.

When the image being restored is switched to the initial background image, as described above, the control command (special figure fluctuation pattern specification command or probability change) is triggered by the next special figure hit determination. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so as to switch to an appropriate background image according to the game state when a control command regarding the game state such as a state specification command or a variable / short state specification command is input. Can be configured as That is, even in the case of a configuration in which the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image being restored in conjunction with the end of the special figure variation display for the unexpired time, it is possible to perform a display effect suitable for the game. ..

Further, in the embodiment, when the power off command is input during fluctuation, the effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display unit 17 so that the effect symbol for special figure is not variablely displayed, and the special figure is displayed by the time the power is turned off. When the special figure fluctuation display for the unexpired time without the fluctuation display is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the special figure effect symbol as the power recovery symbol is performed. Is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a to display. Specifically, based on the special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a when the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the power recovery symbol is used. Control to display the special pattern effect symbol. That is, in the case of the power recovery state during fluctuation, the player is prevented from being confused by preventing the fluctuation effect by the special figure effect symbol while the restored image is displayed. In addition, it is also possible to perform a variable effect by the special pattern effect symbol while the restored image is displayed. In this case, it is a game that the symbol is changed from the display of the effect display unit 17. There is an advantage that people can recognize it. Further, while the restored image is displayed, it is also possible to stop and display the special symbol effect symbol as the power recovery symbol in the stop display area 27 of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c of the effect display unit 17. Is. As described above, in the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power failure when the special figure is fluctuating, the display form of the effect display unit 17 is changed to the power supply by displaying the restoration image and the restoration symbol. The effect control CPU 65a is controlled so as to be different from that before the occurrence of.

Here, in the above, the special figure effect symbol as the power recovery symbol in the case of power recovery due to the power failure during the special figure fluctuation display is restored in the case of the power recovery due to the power cut when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped. The special design effect symbol (that is, the combination of "5", "7", and "3" symbols) was used as the electrical symbol, but it is a dedicated power recovery symbol in the case of power recovery due to power failure when the special symbol fluctuation display fluctuates. Can be set. That is, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so that the effect symbol for the special figure is in an indistinguishable display form when the power is restored due to the power failure generated during the change of the special figure. Can be configured. Specifically, in the case of power recovery due to power failure during special figure fluctuation, the effect display unit uses a symbol different from the special symbol effect symbol used for the symbol variation effect performed by the effect display unit 17 as a power recovery symbol. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to be displayed on 17. Characters, figures, arbitrary characters, and the like can be adopted as the power recovery symbol. In this way, by displaying the dedicated power recovery symbol, it is possible to easily identify that the power has been recovered due to the power failure during the special figure fluctuation.

Then, when a dedicated power recovery symbol to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 is set in the case of power recovery due to a power failure during the special figure fluctuation, the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the effect display unit 17 so that the symbol is changed by the normal effect symbol for special symbols. That is, when the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored, the effect is set to the fluctuation time of the special figure variation display triggered by the execution of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the display unit 17 so as to synchronize the fluctuation and stop display of the special figure effect symbol on the display unit 17. That is, in order to make it possible to identify that the special figure variation display is being performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the effect display unit 17 is to perform the symbol variation by the normal special figure effect symbol. It has become.

Here, the special symbol effect symbol as the power recovery symbol is set so that the special symbol effect symbol is out of alignment as described above. That is, in the power recovery state during fluctuation, the special figure effect symbol that is a combination of misses is displayed regardless of whether the judgment result of the special figure hit judgment that triggered the special figure fluctuation display when the power is turned off is a big hit or a miss. It is supposed to be displayed. For this reason, by combining the special figure effect symbol as the power recovery symbol with the out-of-order combination, the special figure hit judgment that triggered the special figure fluctuation display when the power is turned off is the out-of-order judgment result. However, it is possible to reliably prevent inconsistencies in displaying jackpot symbol combinations. In addition, by making the power recovery symbol common to the power recovery state when the fluctuation is stopped and the power recovery state during the fluctuation, it also contributes to prevent the increase in data capacity.

(About the hold display in the effect display unit 17)
Further, the effect control CPU 65a is produced so as to display a hold display indicating a specific number of holds in the effect control power-on processing (in the case of the initial setting state, the power recovery state when the fluctuation is stopped, and the power recovery state during fluctuation). Controls the display of the first and second production special figure reservation display areas 201 and 202 of the display unit 17. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the initial start designation command or the power off / return command is input, the effect control CPU 65a has the first and second effect special figure hold display areas 201, A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so as to hide the hold display of 202. In the embodiment, the non-display of the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for production is the hold display when the number of each hold is “0”.

In the embodiment, in the main control power-on setting process described above, the main control command (special figure hold number designation command) for specifying the hold number of the first and second special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is the main. It is configured so that it is not input from the control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a. Therefore, in the effect control power-on processing, the hold display of the first and second effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 is displayed regardless of the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The effect control CPU 65a is controlled so as to indicate the minimum number of holds (that is, "0"). As a result, the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the first and second effects does not cause a contradiction that exceeds the hold number of each special figure start hold number information actually stored in the main control RAM 60c. There is. That is, in the effect control CPU 65a, the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display of the effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 in the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power failure during the special figure change. The effect display unit 17 is controlled so that the number of reserved special figure start number information is displayed in an unidentifiable display form.

Here, in the fluctuating power recovery state in which the fluctuating power off command is input, the special figure fluctuation display is not performed in the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect by the time the power is turned off. When the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the number of reserved special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is displayed. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display so that it is on hold. Specifically, the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the next special figure hit determination is performed based on the special figure start pending number information. The effect control CPU 65a outputs a control command to the display control CPU 70a to control the hold display of the effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 so as to match the hold number of the special figure start hold number information. Here, at the output timing of the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the first and second special figure start holding number information which is stored in the main control RAM 60c after the special figure hit determination is performed is shown. And the second special figure hold number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a is the special figure start hold number specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. It is configured to control the effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 of the effect display unit 17 so that the hold display is set according to the number of information held. In this way, when the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image being restored, the special figure start by accurately displaying the hold display of the effect special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 in the effect display unit 17. It is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the number of held numbers of the held number information.

Further, in the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect of the embodiment, the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In the meantime, when the pachinko ball wins a prize in the first or second starting winning units 31, 32 (when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the special figure hit determination is not performed after the power is restored), the main The effect control CPU 65a controls so that the hold display displays the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the control RAM 60c. Specifically, the first or second special figure hold number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning units 31, 32. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to hold the effect display unit 17 for the effect so that the effect control CPU 65a displays the hold according to the number of hold items of the special figure start hold number information specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. It is configured to control the display areas 201 and 202. That is, if there is a prize in the first start winning unit 31 while the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the first special figure start updated with the winning as an opportunity. The first special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number of the hold number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display of the first effect special figure hold display area 201 is the first special figure. The start hold number is controlled to match the hold number of the information. In addition, if there is a prize in the second start winning section 32 while the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the second special figure start updated with the winning as an opportunity. The second special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number of the hold number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display of the second special figure hold display area 202 for the second effect is the second special figure. The start hold number is controlled to match the hold number of the information. That is, the effect control CPU 65a controls to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c in the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for effect before the determination by the special figure hit determination means is performed. To do. In this way, when the pachinko ball wins a prize in the first or second starting winning units 31, 32, the holding display of the corresponding special figure holding display areas 201 and 202 for directing is accurately displayed. Even when the image being restored is displayed, the player can be made to recognize that the winning of the first or second starting winning units 31 and 32 is valid, and the image being restored is displayed. It is possible to prevent distrust of continuing the game. Further, if any of the first and second start winning units 31 is awarded while the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is being performed, the first control RAM 60c stores the first. And the special figure hold number designation command (the first and second special figure hold number designation commands) corresponding to each of the hold number of the second special figure start hold number information may be input to the effect control CPU 65a. In this case, when the pachinko ball wins a prize in either the first or second start winning section 31, 32, the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201, 202 for each production is accurately displayed. Can be done.

Here, if there is a prize in the starting winning units 31 and 32 while the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is being performed, the special figure variation for the unexpired time is as described above. After the display is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the production is displayed, and the hold number of the special figure start hold number information updated in consideration of the prize is displayed. It may be controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to be displayed. In addition, when the next special figure hit determination is performed after the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is completed, the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for production is displayed in the special figure start hold number information. When matching with the number of holds, the number of holds of the special figure start hold number information updated by adding the amount of addition of the number of holds due to winning and the amount of subtraction of the number of holds due to the execution of the special figure hit judgment is added. It is configured to input the specified special figure hold number designation command (first and second special figure hold number designation commands) to the effect control CPU 65a. In this way, after the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display of the special figure hold display areas 201 and 202 for the effect. Figure When matching with the number of held start count information, there are two states: the variable power recovery state (the state in which the image being restored is displayed) and the recovery state in which the normal game effect is performed from the variable power recovery state. It can be clearly distinguished. That is, in this configuration, the effect control CPU 65a receives a prize in the start winning units 31 and 32 in a state where the special figure hit determination is not performed after the power is restored, and the effect special figure hold display area 201 The hold display of, 202 is controlled so that the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is in an indistinguishable form until the judgment by the special figure hit determination means is performed. When the special figure hit determination is performed after the start winning units 31 and 32 have been won, the number of reserved special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination is displayed as a special figure hold display for production. It is controlled to be displayed in the areas 201 and 202.

(Regarding the production pattern for the general drawing in the production display unit 17)
Further, when the initial start designation command and the power off / return command are input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on processing, the effect display unit 17 is based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b. A control command is output to the display control CPU 70a so that the display state of the variable effect display area 205 becomes the initial setting state, and various settings are made based on the initial values stored in the effect control ROM 70b to make the pachinko machine 10 To start. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a control command for displaying the normal figure effect symbol defined as the initial symbol in the normal figure variation effect display area 205 of the effect display unit 17 is output to the display control CPU 70a. The effect control CPU 65a executes control so that the effect symbol for the normal figure as the initial symbol is displayed in the display area 205 for the effect of changing the normal figure in the effect display unit 17. In the embodiment, "-" indicating the deviation of the normal figure is defined as the normal figure effect symbol of the initial symbol to be displayed in the display area 205 for the normal figure variation effect. Therefore, when the initial start designation command is input, or when the power off / return command is input regardless of whether the special figure fluctuation or the normal figure fluctuation display is performed when the power is turned off, the effect control CPU 65a Based on the control, the display control CPU 70a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 so that the same ordinary figure effect symbol is displayed in the display area 205 for the effect display unit 17. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a is used for the normal figure variation effect display area 205 in accordance with the timing of displaying the special figure effect symbol in the stop display area 27 of each symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c in the effect display unit 17. It is configured to display a production pattern.

(About the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300)
When the initial start designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on processing, the effect control CPU 65a has each display unit 301 of the auxiliary display unit 300 based on the initial value stored in the effect control ROM 70b. , 302,303,304,305 are controlled so as to be the initial setting state. Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the initial start designation command is input, each display unit 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 is designated. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display form. In the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a controls each display unit 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 to be in a light-off state (non-display state). Here, as described above, in the case where the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are configured to display the special figure auxiliary symbol as a shift display by lighting in a light emitting color (for example, blue) different from the hit display. Is a display form in which the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are turned off at the time of power recovery, which is different from the special figure auxiliary symbol as the off display. Further, if the special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301, 302 is turned off (non-display) to display the special figure auxiliary symbol as a misalignment display, the special figure change auxiliary display unit 301, The extinguished state of 302 has the same display form as the special figure auxiliary symbol as the off display. Here, the off state of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is a state indicating that the hold number of the first and second special figure start hold number information is "0" or that the hold number cannot be specified. Is. On the other hand, the extinguished state of the normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305 is a display form different from the hit or miss display form set as the normal figure auxiliary symbol. As described above, therefore, by turning off the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300, the pachinko machine 10 is in a state where the power is turned on. It can be identified from the display state of the display unit 300.

That is, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination of the special figure hit determination is the result of the deviation determination, the pachinko machine 10 can display the special figure effect symbol that can be displayed on the effect display unit 17 (design). A plurality of displays having different display forms as (combinations of) are set, and at least one display form (that is, extinguished) is set as an out-of-order display by the special figure auxiliary symbol that can be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300. Then, when the main control board 60 is operated from the initial state (in the case of RAM clear) when the power is restored due to the power off (power off when stopped) that occurs while the special figure fluctuation display is stopped, the effect display unit The out-of-order display (combination of the above-mentioned "3", "7", and "5" special figure effect symbols) displayed on 17 and the power off (during fluctuation) that occurred during the change of the special figure change display. It is different from the out-of-order display (combination of the above-mentioned "5", "7", and "3" special pattern effect symbols) displayed on the effect display unit 17 when the power is restored due to the power failure). While the display mode is configured, the special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 when the power is turned off at the time of stop and the special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 when the power is turned off during fluctuation are displayed. The display form is configured to be in the same state (light-off state).

In addition, when the power off command is input during fluctuation (in the case of power recovery due to power failure that occurred during special figure fluctuation), the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display that was performed before power off is displayed after power off. When the power is restored, it will be in a state where it has not been performed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurred during the special figure fluctuation, it is based on the unexpired time within the special figure fluctuation time determined before the occurrence of the power cut. The main control CPU 60a controls the display of the special figure display units 50A and 50 so as to display the special figure variation, and the display state of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol is different from that before the power failure occurs. The effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300.

Further, in the effect control CPU 65a, similarly, when a power off / return command is input from the main control CPU 60a in the effect control power-on processing, each of the auxiliary display units 300 is based on the initial value stored in the effect control ROM 70b. The display state of the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 is controlled to be the initial setting state. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 65a turns off the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300 when the initial start designation command is input. It is designed to be controlled. Therefore, by turning off each of the display units 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 of the auxiliary display unit 300, the display state of at least a part of the display units (normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305) is displayed normally. It is possible to identify from the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 that the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 10 with a screw back hand different from the form. In this way, the effect control CPU 65a of the embodiment controls so that the display state of the effect display unit 17 is different depending on whether the initial start designation command is input or the power off / return command is input. On the other hand, in each case, the display state of the auxiliary display unit 300 is controlled to be the same.

Further, when the power supply cutoff command is input during the fluctuation, the effect control CPU 65a until the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is performed in the same manner as the special figure effect symbol of the effect display unit 17. During that time, the auxiliary display unit 300 controls so that the special figure auxiliary symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. That is, in the case of the power recovery state during fluctuation, the player is prevented from being confused by preventing the fluctuation effect by the special figure auxiliary symbol while the image being restored is displayed. Then, when the special figure fluctuation display for the unexpired time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the next special figure fluctuation display is performed, the auxiliary display unit 300 is based on the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. The effect control CPU 65a controls so that the special figure auxiliary symbol is changed and stopped and displayed. That is, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurs during the special figure fluctuation, the effect is set to the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display triggered by the execution of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a after the power restoration. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control each of the display units 17, 300 so as to synchronize the fluctuation and stop display of the special figure auxiliary symbol on the display unit 17 and the special figure auxiliary symbol on the auxiliary display unit 300. ..

Here, in the above, the special figure auxiliary symbol as the power recovery symbol in the case of power recovery due to the power failure during the special figure fluctuation is referred to as the power recovery in the case of the power recovery due to the power failure when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped. It has the same form as the special symbol auxiliary symbol (that is, in the off state) as a symbol, but a dedicated power recovery symbol can be set in the case of power recovery due to a power failure when the special symbol fluctuation display fluctuates. That is, the effect control CPU 65a controls the display of the auxiliary display unit 300 so that the special figure auxiliary symbol is displayed in an indistinguishable display form when the power is restored due to the power failure generated during the special figure fluctuation. can do. Specifically, in the case of power recovery due to a power failure during special figure fluctuation, a symbol different from the special symbol auxiliary symbol used for the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display performed by the auxiliary display unit 300 is displayed as a power recovery symbol. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to be displayed on the unit 300. As this power recovery symbol, the LEDs of the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are set to emit light in a color that does not emit light in the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display, and the blinking interval and pattern in the auxiliary special figure fluctuation display are set. Differently, the color and blinking form of the LED can be set as a power recovery symbol to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 in the case of power recovery due to power failure during special figure fluctuation. When a liquid crystal display device, a dot matrix type display device, or the like is used as the special figure fluctuation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 as in the effect display unit 17, characters, symbols, characters, etc. other than the color and blinking form are assisted. It can be a power recovery symbol to be displayed on the display unit 300. In this way, by displaying the dedicated power recovery symbol, it is possible to easily identify that the power has been recovered due to the power failure during the special figure fluctuation. Further, by setting a dedicated power recovery symbol to be displayed for each of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 in the case of power recovery due to power failure during the special figure fluctuation, the power supply during the special figure fluctuation is set. There is an advantage that it is possible to further easily determine that the power has been restored due to the disconnection.

When a dedicated power recovery symbol to be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 is set in the case of power recovery due to power failure during special figure fluctuation, and when the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power recovery. Is configured to be controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so that the auxiliary display unit 300 performs the auxiliary special figure variation display by the normal special figure auxiliary symbol. That is, when the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored, the effect is set to the fluctuation time of the special figure variation display triggered by the execution of the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control each of the display units 17, 300 so as to synchronize the fluctuation and stop display of the special figure auxiliary symbol on the display unit 17 and the special figure auxiliary symbol on the auxiliary display unit 300. That is, the auxiliary special figure variation display by the normal special figure auxiliary symbol is performed on the auxiliary display unit 300 so that the effect display unit 17 can identify that the special figure effect symbol is fluctuating. It has become.

Then, the effect control CPU 65a assists the effect control CPU 65a to display a hold display indicating a specific number of holds in the effect control power-on processing (in the case of the initial setting state, the power recovery state when the fluctuation is stopped, and the power recovery state during fluctuation). Controls the display of the first and second special figure holding auxiliary display units 303 and 304 of the display unit 300. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a controls the hold display of each special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303, 304 so as to be a hold display when the number of holds is “0”. That is, in the embodiment, in the effect control power-on processing, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is held to the minimum regardless of the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. The effect control CPU 65a controls so as to indicate a number (that is, "0"). As a result, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 does not cause a contradiction that exceeds the hold number of each special figure start hold number information actually stored in the main control RAM 60c. That is, in the effect control CPU 65a, the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 in the auxiliary display unit 300 when the power is restored due to the power failure during the special figure change. FIG. The effect display unit 17 is controlled so that the number of hold of start hold number information is displayed in an unidentifiable display form.

Further, in the fluctuating power recovery state in which the fluctuating power off command is input, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 has not been displayed until the power is turned off. When the special figure variation display for the time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, the hold display for displaying the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c. It is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to be. Specifically, the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, and the next special figure hit determination is performed based on the special figure start pending number information. The effect control CPU 65a controls the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 so as to match the hold number of the special figure start hold number information. Here, at the output timing of the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 60a, the first and second special figure start holding number information which is stored in the main control RAM 60c after the special figure hit determination is performed is shown. And the second special figure hold number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a is the special figure start hold number specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. It is configured to control the special figure holding auxiliary display units 303 and 304 of the effect display unit 17 so that the holding display is set according to the number of information held. In this way, when the display of the effect display unit 17 is switched from the image being restored, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 in the effect display unit 17 is set to an accurate display, so that the special figure start hold is held. It is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the reserved number of the numerical information.

Further, in the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 of the embodiment, while the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In addition, the main control is triggered by the pachinko ball winning the first or second starting winning units 31, 32 (when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a state where the special figure hit determination is not performed after the power is restored). The effect control CPU 65a controls so that the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the RAM 60c is displayed in an identifiable manner. Specifically, the first or second special figure hold number designation command is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a when the pachinko ball wins the first or second start winning units 31, 32. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to display the special figure hold auxiliary display of the effect display unit 17 so as to display the hold according to the hold number of the special figure start hold number information specified based on the special figure hold number designation command. It is configured to control units 303 and 304. That is, if there is a prize in the first start winning unit 31 while the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the first special figure start updated with the winning as an opportunity. The first special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number of the hold number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display of the first special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303 starts the first special figure. The number of holds The information is controlled to match the number of holds. In addition, if there is a prize in the second start winning section 32 while the special figure variation display for the unelapsed time is being performed, the second special figure start updated with the winning as an opportunity. The second special figure hold number designation command indicating the hold number of the hold number information is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and based on this, the hold display of the second special figure hold auxiliary display unit 304 starts the second special figure. The number of holds The information is controlled to match the number of holds. That is, the effect control CPU 65a controls the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c before the determination by the special figure hit determination means is performed. ..

In this way, when the pachinko ball wins the first or second starting winning units 31, 32, the holding display of the corresponding special figure holding auxiliary display units 303, 304 is set to an accurate display for recovery. Even when the medium image is displayed, the player can be made to recognize that the winning of the first or second starting winning units 31, 32 is valid, and the game is played with the recovering image displayed. It is possible to prevent distrust of continuing the above. Further, if any of the first and second start winning units 31 is awarded while the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is being performed, the first control RAM 60c stores the first. And the special figure hold number designation command (the first and second special figure hold number designation commands) corresponding to each of the hold number of the second special figure start hold number information may be input to the effect control CPU 65a. In this case, when the pachinko ball wins a prize in either the first or second starting winning units 31, 32, the holding display of each special figure holding auxiliary display unit 303, 304 can be accurately displayed. it can.

If there is a prize in the starting winning units 31 and 32 while the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is being performed, the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is special as described above. After being performed on the figure display units 50A and 50B, the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is displayed so as to display the hold number of the special figure start hold number information updated in consideration of the winning. It may be controlled by the effect control CPU 65a. It should be noted that the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304 is set to hold the special figure start hold number information when the next special figure hit determination is performed after the special figure change display for the unexpired time is completed. When matching with the number, specify the number of holdings of the special figure start hold number information updated by adding the addition amount of the hold number due to winning and the subtraction amount of the hold number due to the execution of the special figure hit judgment. It is configured to input the special figure hold number designation command (the first and second special figure hold number designation commands) to the effect control CPU 65a. In this way, after the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure in which the main control RAM 60c stores the hold display of the special figure hold auxiliary display units 303 and 304. When matching with the number of held start count information, it is clear between the fluctuating power recovery state (the state in which the image being restored is displayed) and the recovery state in which the normal game effect is performed from the fluctuating power recovery state. Can be distinguished into.

Further, when the power is cut off while the effect control CPU 65a notifies the error, the error displayed when the power is turned off in the effect control power on process at the time of turning on the power after the power is turned off (at the time of power restoration). It is configured not to notify. That is, the effect control CPU 65a hides the error notification displayed in the first to third error display areas 401, 402, 403 when the power is turned off. In this way, the effect control CPU 65a hides the error notification displayed in the error display areas 401, 402, 403 when the power is turned off, and the power off command (predetermined control signal) during the fluctuation is input. In this case, the display states of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 are controlled to be different from those before the power failure occurs. That is, when the power is restored due to the power outage that occurred during the fluctuation of the special figure, the first specific error notification displayed at the time of the power outage is not performed, and the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary By making the display state of the display unit 300 different from that before the power failure occurred, it is possible to easily identify that the error has been resolved and that the power has been restored due to the power failure. As described above, when the power is restored due to the power failure generated during the fluctuation of the special figure, the main control CPU 60a is displayed on the game information display unit M (special figure display units 50A, 50B) based on the unelapsed time. By displaying the image being restored while the special figure is displayed in a variable manner, it becomes possible to accurately identify that the error has been resolved by the power restoration due to the power failure.

Here, if the error state is not resolved even after the power is restored (when the detection signal is input to the main control CPU 60a from any of the error detection sensors ST1 to ST5), the main control is performed based on the unelapsed time. While the CPU 60a variablely displays the special figure on the game information display unit M (special figure display units 50A and 50B), the main control CPU 60a is configured to input an error designation command to the effect control CPU 65a. Then, when the error specified by the input error designation command is the first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error), the effect control CPU 65a , The recovering image is hidden and the notification corresponding to the error is executed. Further, when the error specified by the input error designation command is the second or third specific error (full error or front frame opening error), the effect control CPU 65a displays the recovering image. It is configured to execute error notification in the error notification areas 402 and 403 corresponding to each error in the state. In this way, if the error status is not resolved even after the power is restored, it is configured to notify each error and prompt appropriate countermeasures, and the game is played without the error being resolved. Is designed to prevent.

Further, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute an initial movable process for checking whether each of the movable bodies 110 and 120 normally operates in the effect control power on process when the power is turned on (when the power is restored). In the initial movable processing of the embodiment, the returning operation processing for returning each movable body 110, 120 to the initial position and the predetermined initial operation (for example, moving each movable body 110, 120 from the initial position to the movable position to the initial position). The operation confirmation process to execute the return operation) is performed. Further, when the effect control CPU 65a recovers power due to a power failure that occurs while operating the first movable bodies 110 and 120, the main control CPU 60a displays the game information based on the unexpired time. While the special figure is displayed in a variable manner by the unit M (special figure display units 50A and 50B), the movable bodies 110 and 120 are controlled to be stopped at the initial positions. That is, it is configured to stop the movable bodies 110 and 120 at the initial position while displaying the image being restored on the effect display unit 17.

Further, in the effect control CPU 65a, the special figure fluctuation display for the unexpired time for which the special figure fluctuation display has not been performed by the time the power is turned off is performed by the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a. In some cases, it is configured to allow the movement of the movable bodies 110, 120. That is, after the special figure variation display for the unexpired time is performed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the effect is executed with the special figure hit determination being performed based on the special figure start hold information. In this case, the effect control CPU 65a operates the movable bodies 110 and 120 according to the effect. Specifically, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the effect pattern for operating the movable bodies 110, 120 based on the special figure variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a triggered by the special figure hit determination performed after the power is restored. In addition, the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated based on the effect pattern. In this way, by holding the movable bodies 110 and 120 in the initial positions until the unexpired time elapses, the special figure is changed and displayed based on the unelapsed time before the power failure occurs, and the image being restored is displayed. It is possible to prevent the movable bodies 110 and 120 from operating during the operation, and to prevent the unity of the effect from being impaired. Then, when the special figure hit determination is made after the power is restored, the movable bodies 110 and 120 operate in a state where the image being restored is hidden, so that an interesting movable effect linked to the effect is performed. I'm getting it.

That is, in this case, when the effect control CPU 65a wins the start winning prize units 31 and 32 in a state where the special figure hit determination is not performed after the power is restored, the special figure holding auxiliary display unit 303, The hold display of 304 is controlled so that the hold number of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c is in an unidentifiable form until the judgment is made by the special figure hit determination means, and the start prize is won. Taking the opportunity that the special figure hit determination is performed after the winning of the units 31 and 32, the number of reserved special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination is set to the special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303, It is controlled to be displayed at 304.

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

Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a determination means (error determination means) for determining the occurrence of an error based on the detection signals output from the various detection sensors SE3, ST1 to ST5 included in the pachinko machine 10. .. The effect display unit 17 functions as a notification means (error notification means) capable of executing error notification capable of identifying the determined type of error when the main control CPU 60a as the determination means determines that an error has occurred. I have. Further, when the main control CPU 60a as the determination means determines that an error has occurred, the effect control CPU 65a causes the effect display unit 17 as the notification means to execute an error notification capable of identifying the determined type of error. It also has a function as a notification control means for controlling the effect display unit 17.

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

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

When the player rotates the operating lever 16a of the operating handle 16 provided on the front surface side of the front frame 13, the pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launching device is launched into the gaming area 21. At this time, the launch position of the pachinko ball changes according to the amount of rotation of the operating lever 16a, and the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a or the second ball flow path 21b of the game area 21 according to the launch position. .. Then, when the pachinko ball flowing down the ball flow paths 21a and 21b wins the first start winning opening 31a or the second starting winning opening 32a, the first starting winning detection sensor SE1 or the second starting winning detection sensor SE2 determines. With the ball detection as an opportunity, the main control CPU 60a acquires various information (various random number information), and a special figure hit determination is performed based on the acquired winning information, and the special figure hit determination is used as a winning determination result. Correspondingly, the symbol variation effect on the effect display unit 17 is started. Then, when the special symbol hit determination becomes the hit determination result, as a result of the symbol variation effect, a big hit game is generated when the special symbol effect symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 17 with a predetermined symbol combination.

The pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 wins the first start winning unit 31, and the effect display unit 17 performs a symbol variation effect by the special symbol effect symbol, and at the same time, the first special symbol variation auxiliary display. The LED of the unit 301 blinks (fluctuations) to start the auxiliary special figure variation display, and at the same time when the symbol variation effect by the special figure effect symbol ends, the light emitting state (lighting or lighting) of the first special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301 (Turn off) is confirmed (change stop), and the auxiliary special figure change display ends. Further, at the same time as the second start winning section 52 of the starting winning section 51, 52 is won and the effect display section 17 performs the symbol variation effect, the LED of the second special figure variation auxiliary display section 302 blinks to assist. At the same time that the special figure variation display is started and the symbol variation effect by the special figure effect symbol is completed, the light emitting state (lighting or extinguishing) of the second special figure variation auxiliary display unit 302 is confirmed (variation stop) and the auxiliary feature is assisted. Figure variation display ends. The first special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301 starts fluctuation (blinking) at the same time as the start of the first special figure fluctuation display of the first special figure display unit 50A, and at the same time as the end of the first special figure fluctuation display. The light emitting state of the LED is fixed, and the special figure auxiliary symbol is fixed and stopped. On the other hand, the second special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 302 starts fluctuation (blinking) at the same time as the start of the second special figure fluctuation display of the second special figure display unit 50B, and ends the second special figure fluctuation display. At the same time, the light emitting state of the LED is fixed and the special figure auxiliary symbol is fixed and stopped. That is, the change start and change stop of the special figure auxiliary symbols of the special figure change auxiliary display units 301 and 302 are synchronized with the change start and change stop of the special figure effect symbol in the effect display unit 17, and the special figure display unit 50A , 50B is controlled by the effect control CPU 65a so as to be synchronized with the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop of the special figure. In this way, in synchronization with the change and stop display of the special figure on the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the effect symbol for special figure and the special figure auxiliary symbol on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 are changed and stopped. By displaying, it is possible to accurately identify whether the special figure is in a fluctuating state from the display state of either the effect display unit 17 or the auxiliary display unit 300.

In this way, when the special symbol effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display unit 17, or the special symbol effect symbol is temporarily not displayed according to the effect content. Even if there is, the LED of the corresponding special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301, 302 is blinking and displayed until the special figure fluctuation display performed by the first or second special figure display units 50A, 50B is completed. By checking the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not the symbol variation effect (special figure variation display) is continuing. At this time, the auxiliary special figure variation display (special figure auxiliary symbol) performed by the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 is much smaller and less conspicuous than the special figure effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17. By displaying in the state, even if the special figure auxiliary symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the player can pay attention to the effect performed by the effect display unit 17, which impairs the interest of the symbol change effect. There is no such thing. That is, by providing the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302 separately from the effect display unit 17 that executes the symbol variation effect by changing the special figure effect symbol, the effect performed by the effect display unit 17 can be achieved. It is not restricted by the special figure auxiliary pattern, and it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the production and the sense of unity of the production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

That is, the special figure is configured to be displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B based on the control of the main control CPU 60a, and the game information (special figure) related to the special figure is displayed in each of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300. By configuring the effect design and the special figure auxiliary symbol) to be displayed based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a, the special figure display units 50A and 50B can be displayed from any of the display units 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300. Information related to whether or not the special figure displayed in is changing can be identified. Therefore, even when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are moved so as to overlap the front side of the display area (symbol rows 26a, 26b, 26c) of the special figure effect symbol provided in the effect display unit 17, the special figure variation display is displayed. Since it is possible to identify whether or not it is being performed from the special figure auxiliary symbol of the auxiliary display unit 300, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the production using the effect display unit 17 and the movable bodies 110 and 120, which is a hobby of the game. It can be improved.

Further, by locating the auxiliary display unit 300 in front of the movable area of the movable bodies 110 and 120, the visibility of the special figure auxiliary symbol can be improved even when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are moving. Then, by configuring the movable areas of the movable bodies 110 and 120 so as to overlap the display areas (design columns 26a, 26b, 26c) of the special figure effect symbols showing the determination result of the special figure hit determination, the movable bodies 110, The interaction between the movement of 120 and the symbol variation effect by the special symbol effect symbol enables a game effect with a high effect effect, and the player's interest in the judgment result of the special symbol hit judgment displayed by the special symbol effect symbol. Can be enhanced. In addition, since it is possible to increase the sense of unity between the effect by the effect pattern for special figures displayed on the effect display unit 17 and the effect by the movements of the movable bodies 110 and 120, and to increase the degree of freedom of each effect, the game can be played. It is possible to improve the interest.

Here, the movable bodies 110 and 120 of the embodiment overlap with the front side of the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 301, 302, special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303, 304, normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305). Since the movable body 110 is configured not to move at the position, the auxiliary display unit 300 (special figure variation auxiliary display unit 301, 302, special figure hold auxiliary display unit 303, 304, normal figure fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305) It is possible to prevent the displayed information from being blocked by the movements of the movable bodies 110 and 120. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the movable body 110 is operated, the division of the special figure variation display (design variation effect) can be accurately determined by the display state of the special figure variation auxiliary display units 301 and 302. Similarly, the division of the normal map fluctuation display can be accurately determined from the display state of the normal map fluctuation auxiliary display unit 305. Then, regardless of whether or not the movable body 110 is operated, the number of holdings of the special figure start holding number information can be accurately determined from the display state of the special figure holding auxiliary display units 303 and 304. That is, it is possible to identify whether the special figure is in a fluctuating state based on the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 that can be visually recognized when the movable bodies 110 and 120 are operated. Preventing the player from misidentifying the timing of displaying the judgment result of the special figure hit judgment even when all or part of the special figure effect symbol cannot be visually recognized due to the movement of the bodies 110 and 120. It is possible to prevent the game from being spoiled. Therefore, while realizing the execution of the effect having a high effect effect by using the effect display unit 17 and the movable bodies 110 and 120, the effect display unit 17 and the effect display unit 17 and the information based on the control of the main control CPU 60a for determining whether or not it is a hit It can be identified from any display of the auxiliary display unit 300.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the main control CPU 60a determines that a first specific error (main board error, magnetic detection sensor error, radio wave detection sensor error, vibration detection sensor error) with high urgency has occurred. By making it impossible to identify the special figure effect symbol indicating the judgment result of the special figure hit judgment by the error notification (full screen error display) displayed on the effect display unit 17, it is difficult to continue the normal game. It is possible to prevent the game from being continued in a state where the first specific error has occurred. On the other hand, even if the special figure effect symbol cannot be identified due to the error notification (full-screen error display), the auxiliary display indicates whether or not the special figure is changing due to the execution of the special figure hit judgment. Since it can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol in the unit 300, it is possible to prevent the player from being unnecessarily confused. In addition, the judgment result (hit or miss) of the special figure hit determination can be displayed on the auxiliary display unit 300 by the special figure auxiliary symbol that has stopped fluctuating, so that the special figure effect symbol cannot be identified. However, the determination result of the special figure hit determination can be notified. Further, when it is determined that the first specific error having a high degree of urgency has occurred, the first error display area overlaps the entire display surface 17a of the effect display unit 17 on which the special figure effect symbol should be displayed. By displaying an error on 401, it is possible to promptly and surely notify the player or the game clerk that the first specific error has occurred and prompt a prompt response.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the occurrence of the second specific error (full error) having a relatively low urgency and the high main control CPU 60a are determined, the effect symbol for special drawing fluctuates. Since the effect display unit 17 is configured to display an error notification (small screen error display) in a form in which the state can be identified to notify the occurrence of the second specific error, the second error notification is used to notify the occurrence of the second specific error. While encouraging the coping with a specific error, the effect display unit 17 can show the determination result of the special figure hit determination by the effect symbol for the special figure. That is, by making it possible to visually recognize the display of the effect display unit 17 on which various effects are performed, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect performed on the effect display unit 17 from being unnecessarily reduced due to the error notification, and to enjoy the game. Can be maintained. Further, even if the visibility of the display of the effect display unit 17 (variable state of the effect symbol for special figure) is lowered due to the error display, whether or not the special figure is changing due to the execution of the special figure hit determination. Can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol in the auxiliary display unit 300.

In addition, when it is determined that a second specific error with a relatively low degree of urgency has occurred, the effect display unit 17 displays the effect symbol for special symbols in the display area (symbol strings 26a, 26b, 26c). By displaying an error in the second error display area 402 that partially overlaps, the error display can be displayed together with the special figure effect symbol, and when the player pays attention to the special figure effect symbol, it naturally occurs. When the error display comes into view, it is possible to effectively notify that a second specific error has occurred. Here, in the stop display area 27 in the display area (symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c) where the special symbol effect symbol is displayed, the special symbol effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation effect. , Since it is directly linked to the display of the final judgment result of the special figure hit judgment, the player's interest is relatively high. Therefore, one of the stop display areas 27 in which the player is highly interested in the content of the special symbol effect symbol to be displayed when an error is displayed in the display area (symbol sequence 26a, 26b, 26c) of the special symbol effect symbol. By configuring the second error display area 402 to overlap with the unit, it is possible to more effectively report that a specific error has occurred due to the error display. On the contrary, in the display area (symbol columns 26a, 26b, 26c) in which the special symbol effect symbol is displayed, the variable display area 28 indicates whether the special symbol effect symbol is variablely displayed, and is final. Since it is not directly linked to the result of the judgment of correctness, the interest of the player is relatively low. Therefore, when an error is displayed in the display area of the special symbol effect symbol (design columns 26a, 26b, 26c), the player is relatively less interested in the content of the special symbol effect symbol to be displayed. By configuring the error display area 402 to overlap a part of 28, the player's interest in the effect performed in the effect display unit 17 is maintained while notifying that the second specific error has occurred due to the error display. Can be made to.

Further, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment is produced in a case where the power is restored due to a power failure that occurs when the special figure fluctuation is stopped and a case where the power is restored due to a power cut that occurs during the special figure fluctuation display. Since the display contents of the display unit 17 (display timing of the background image and the effect symbol for the special figure, etc.) are different, it is determined from the display of the effect display unit 17 whether or not the power is cut off during the special figure variation display. can do. In this way, by making it possible to determine whether or not the power is turned off during the special figure change display, it is possible to minimize the confusion of the player due to the power cut during the special figure change. In addition, when the power is restored due to the power outage that occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, the special figure effect symbol is not displayed while the special figure is variablely displayed based on the unexpired time before the power outage occurs. By making the display state of the special figure production symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol different from those before the power cut, by setting a dedicated power recovery symbol, etc., the power was restored due to the power cut. It can be identified from the display state of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol, and even if the synchronization relationship between the change of the special figure and the change of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol is disturbed due to the occurrence of the power failure. It is possible to prevent misidentification and confusion of the player.

In addition, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurs during the special figure fluctuation display, the special figure hit determination is performed after the power is restored, and the special figure effect symbol or auxiliary display of the effect display unit 17 is triggered. By synchronizing the fluctuation and stop display of the special figure auxiliary symbol of the part 300 with the special figure fluctuation time for displaying the special figure in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the special figure disturbed due to the occurrence of the power failure. The synchronization relationship between the fluctuation and the fluctuation of the special symbol effect symbol or the special symbol auxiliary symbol can be returned to the normal state triggered by the determination by the special symbol hit determination performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored. Therefore, it is necessary to identify whether or not the special figure change display is performed from the change state of the special figure effect symbol or the special figure auxiliary symbol even after the power is restored due to the power failure generated during the special figure change display. Can be done.

In addition, a stop power-off command indicating a power-off when the special figure fluctuation display is stopped and a power-off command during fluctuation indicating a power-off during a change in the special figure fluctuation display are set, and the special figure changes when the power is turned off. Was configured so that one of the power-off commands was input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, and the power-off occurred during the special figure fluctuation display (during special figure fluctuation). Can be distinguished by the effect control CPU 65a. Then, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurred during the special figure fluctuation display, a predetermined control signal (power supply during fluctuation) indicating that the power cut occurred during the special figure fluctuation display (during the special figure fluctuation). When a disconnection command) is input from the main control CPU 60a to the effect control CPU 65a, the power is supplied by displaying the image being restored on either the effect display unit 17 or the auxiliary display unit 300 (in the embodiment, the effect display unit 17). It becomes possible to accurately identify that the power has been restored due to the disconnection, and even if the synchronization relationship is disturbed, it is possible to prevent misidentification and confusion of the player. In addition, when the unexpired time within the special figure fluctuation time set before the power failure occurs after the power is restored, the image being restored is hidden based on the special figure stop designation command input from the main control CPU 60a. By doing so, it is possible to identify that the synchronization relationship between the fluctuation of the special figure disturbed by the occurrence of the power failure and the fluctuation of the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol has returned to the normal state.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurs when the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, the effect display unit 17 is configured to display the effect symbol for the special figure as the initial symbol. By making the display state of the special figure effect symbol displayed on the effect display unit 17 different from that before the power outage occurred, the display state of the special figure effect symbol and the fact that the power was restored due to the power outage can be detected. It can be identified from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol.
Further, when the main control CPU 60a operates from the initial state based on the initial setting (when the RAM is cleared) and when the power is restored due to the power failure, the special figure is that the display is out of alignment and displayed on the effect display unit 17. Since the combination of the special effect symbols is different, it is possible to identify from the display state of the special effect effect symbol that the power is restored due to the power failure from the combination of the special effect effect symbols displayed on the effect display unit 17. In addition, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurs when the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, the special figure is stopped from fluctuating by stopping and displaying the effect symbol for the special figure in a display form that is displayed as an outlier on the effect display unit 17. It is possible to identify what is being done from the display state of the special drawing effect symbol. Similarly, by displaying the off-display of the same display form as when the main control CPU 60a is operated from the initial state on the auxiliary display unit 300 as the special figure auxiliary symbol, the special figure can be obtained from the special figure auxiliary symbol of the auxiliary display unit 300. It becomes possible to identify that the fluctuation has stopped from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol. In addition, by hiding the special figure auxiliary symbol (off state) at the time of power recovery, it is possible to identify from the display state of the special figure auxiliary symbol that the power has been restored due to the power failure.

Then, when the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored, the special figure after the power is restored by displaying the special figure effect symbol or the special figure auxiliary symbol that was hidden at the time of the power recovery. It can be identified from any of the displays of the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 that the special figure variation display is performed according to the figure hit determination.
In addition, the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored, and the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol are displayed in synchronization with each other. It is possible to return the special figure effect symbol and the special figure auxiliary symbol to the normal state.

Further, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurs during the special figure fluctuation display, the main control RAM 60c identifies the hold number of the special figure start hold number information as the hold display in the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300. By making it impossible, it is possible to identify that the power has been restored due to the power failure from the display state of the hold display on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, and it is possible to prevent misidentification and confusion of the player. Then, when the start condition (winning to the start winning units 31 and 32) for storing the hold information in the main control RAM 60c is satisfied after the power is restored, after the start condition is satisfied, the main control RAM 60c is characterized after the determination. Fig. By displaying the number of pending start count information on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, the hold display on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, which are in an indistinguishable display form due to power recovery, is normal. It is possible to return to the normal state, and it is possible to determine the number of holds of the special figure start hold number information from the hold display.

Further, when the special figure hit determination is performed by the main control CPU 60a after the power is restored, the main control RAM 60c displays the reserved number of the special figure start pending number information on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300 after the determination. As a result, the hold display on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, which are displayed in an indistinguishable display form when the power is restored, can be returned to the normal state. Can be determined.

Further, when the start condition (winning to the start winning units 31 and 32) for storing the hold information in the main control RAM 60c is satisfied after the power is restored, the main control CPU 60a then makes a special figure hit determination as an opportunity. By displaying the number of holdings of the special figure start hold number information stored in the main control RAM 60c after the determination on the effect display unit 17 and the auxiliary display unit 300, the execution state of the game accompanying the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a can be obtained. , Can be matched with the display state of the hold display. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity due to a discrepancy between the game execution state and the display state of the hold display due to the special figure hit determination by the main control CPU 60a, and prevent the player from being misidentified or confused.

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

(1) In the embodiment, when it is determined that the first specific error that is likely to cause a serious abnormality in the progress of the game has occurred, the effect display unit (second game information display means) is displayed. The entire surface is configured to notify an error as an error notification area, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the second game information (directed pattern for special figure) indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination is configured to be indistinguishable, the other second game information (number of reserved special figure start number information) is held. (Hold display, etc.) may be displayed on the second second game information display means. Further, it is not necessary to completely make the second game information (special drawing effect symbol) indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination indistinguishable, and the second game information (special) indicating the determination result of the special figure hit determination is not required. The stop display area in which the stop display of the figure effect symbol) may be covered with an error notification so that the second game information (special figure effect symbol) in which the stop display is displayed cannot be identified.
(2) In the embodiment, when it is determined that a second specific error having a relatively small effect on the progress of the game has occurred, a part of the display surface of the effect display unit (second game information display means) is used. Although it is configured to notify an error as an error notification area, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the entire display surface of the effect display unit (second game information display means) may be used as an error notification area for notifying a second specific error. The display of the error notification for notifying the second specific error can be in a form that can be visually recognized through the display on the back side of the display.
(3) In the embodiment, it is configured to include two movable bodies, but it may be configured to include one or three or more movable bodies. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that does not include a movable body.
(4) In the embodiment, the background display (initial background image) when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurred when the fluctuation of the first game information (special figure) is stopped, and the first game information (special figure). The background display (image during restoration) when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurred during the fluctuation of) is different from the background display when the power is restored due to the power failure. (For example, the image being restored) may be set.
(5) In the embodiment, the background display (initial background image) when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurs when the fluctuation of the first game information (special figure) is stopped is displayed from the initial state of the first control means. The background display is the same as the background display (initial background image) when it is operated (RAM clear), but these may be different background displays.
(6) In the embodiment, the initial symbol displayed when the first control means is operated from the initial state (RAM clear) and the restoration symbol displayed when the first control means is restored based on the backup data when the power is turned off are displayed. Although the combination of different symbols is used, the initial symbol and the power recovery symbol may be the same combination of symbols.
(7) In the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurred when the fluctuation of the first game information stopped, the display state of the second game information was configured to be different from that before the power failure occurred. , The display state of the third game information may be different from that before the power failure occurred.
(8) Further, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurred when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped, the display state of the second and third game information is changed to the same display state as before the power failure occurred. It may be.
(9) In the embodiment, when the power is restored due to the power failure generated during the fluctuation of the first game information, the storage means stores the hold display in the second and third game information display means. Although the number is made in an indistinguishable form, the reserved number stored in the holding display in the second and third game information display means may be in an identifiable form. In this case, a control signal (special figure hold number designation command) for specifying the number of holds to be stored by the storage means is input from the first control means to the second control means when the power is restored due to the power failure. However, it can be realized by controlling the hold display in the second and third game information display means based on the control signal.
(10) In the embodiment, the error notification is configured to be performed by the second game information display means (effect display unit), but it may be used to be performed by the third game information display means (auxiliary display unit). Further, the types of errors to be notified by the second game information display means and the third game information display means may be different. For example, the first specific error of the embodiment may be notified by the second game information display means, and the second and third specific errors may be notified by the third game information display means.

(11) In the embodiment, the configuration is such that two special winning sections are provided, but one or three or more special winning sections may be provided.
(12) In the embodiment, when the game ball flows down the first ball flow path in the game area, various winning sections can be won. However, the game ball flowing down the first ball flow path is placed in the various winning sections. It may be configured to win a prize. That is, one or more of the starting winning section, the special winning section, the gate section, and the like can be provided in the first ball flow path.
(13) In the embodiment, the game ball won in the second special winning section is detected by the specific area entry detection sensor so that the probability change state is given after the big hit game, but the special figure hit determination is a hit. The probability variation state may be given according to the type of the special figure determined when the determination result is obtained.
(14) The sub control means (effect control CPU) may include all or part of the functions provided by the main control means (main control CPU), and conversely, all or part of the functions provided by the sub control means. It may be provided in the main control means. Further, in the first embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means may be provided by the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a control board may be separately provided, and all or a part of the functions provided by the main control means and the sub control means of the first embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(15) Further, the display control means (display control CPU) may have all or a part of the functions provided by the effect control means (effect control CPU), and conversely, the display control means (display means CPU) may have all or part of the functions. The effect control means (effect control CPU) may include all or part of the functions to be provided. Then, although the effect control means (effect control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are separately provided, a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by the control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the effect control means can also be used for the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control.
(16) A special figure display means (special figure display unit) for displaying a special figure is provided independently of the effect display unit for displaying the effect symbol (effect symbol), but this is limited to this. is not. For example, the symbol display means may display both the effect symbol and the special symbol. Further, the effect symbol and the special symbol may be shared and displayed on the symbol display means.
(17) In the embodiment, the pachinko machine has been described as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various game machines such as an arrange ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted. In addition, it can be suitably applied to a game machine provided with an entrance for a game ball flowing down the game area.

The present application includes the following technical ideas.
(A) A first control means (60a) that executes a predetermined control process, and a second control means (65a) that executes a control process related to an effect based on a control signal from the first control means (60a). The first control means (60a) includes a hit determination means (60a) for determining whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is performed. In a gaming machine configured to perform a special game that is advantageous to the player, triggered by a winning judgment result.
The first game information display means (M), which can change and stop the first game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) based on the control of the first control means (60a),
The second game information display means (17), which can change and stop the second game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means (60a) based on the control of the second control means (65a),
The third game information is displayed based on the control of the second control means (65a) in a form in which the first game information display means (M) can identify whether the change display of the first game information is in progress. Equipped with a possible third game information display means (300),
The first control means (60a) displays the first game information so as to variablely display the first game information based on a predetermined fluctuation time triggered by the execution of the determination by the hit determination means (60a). Configured to control means (M)
The second control means (65a) changes the second and third game information in synchronization with the change time of the first game information, triggered by the execution of the determination by the hit determination means (60a). And is configured to control the second and third game information display means (17,300) corresponding to stop display.
The second game information includes a plurality of different display forms as a loss display that can be displayed on the second game information display means (17) when the judgment of the hit determination means (60a) is a loss determination result. Display is set,
The third game information has at least one display form as a loss display that can be displayed on the third game information display means (300) when the determination of the hit determination means (60a) is a loss determination result. Is set,
The second control means (65a) provides the second game information as the first control means (60a) when the power is restored due to the power failure generated when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped. Is displayed on the second game information display means (17) in a display form different from the loss display displayed when the is is operated from the initial state, and the first control means (the first control means (17) is displayed as the third game information. The gist is that the deviation display is displayed on the third game information display means (300) in the same display form as the deviation display displayed when the 60a) is operated from the initial state.
In this way, the first game information is displayed on the first game information display means based on the control of the first control means, and the second game information display means and the third game information display means In each case, the second and third game information are displayed based on the control of the second control means in synchronization with the fluctuation time of the first game information, so that the second game information and the third game information are displayed. From any of the displays of the game information display means of 3, it is possible to identify whether the first game information is changing, which is the elapsed period until the determination result of the hit determination means is shown. Therefore, it is possible to identify whether the first game information is changing from the third game information of the third game information display means, so that the degree of freedom of the production using the second game information display means is increased. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.
In addition, when the power is restored due to the power failure that occurs when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped, the second game information displays an out-of-display display that is different from the case where the first control means is operated from the initial state. By displaying as, it is possible to identify from the display state of the second game information that the power has been restored due to the power failure. Further, by displaying the out-of-order display of the same display form as the case where the first control means is operated from the initial state as the third game information, the third game indicates that the first game information has stopped fluctuating. It can be identified from the display state of the information.
(B) The second game information is displayed as a loss display that can be displayed on the second game information display means (17) when the judgment of the hit determination means (60a) is a loss determination result. The form is set,
The second control means (65a) has a display form in which the second game information is displayed out of alignment when the power is restored due to a power failure generated when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped. It is a gist that it is configured to control the third game information display means (300) so as to display the third game information on the game information display means (17) and hide the third game information.
In this way, by displaying the second game information in a display form in which the display is off when the power is restored due to the power failure, the display of the second game information indicates that the first game information has stopped fluctuating. It can be identified from the state. Further, by hiding the third game information, it is possible to identify from the display state of the third game information that the power has been restored due to the power failure.
(C) The second control means (65a) has the second game information and the third game information when the power is restored due to the power failure generated when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped. It is a gist that it is configured to control the second game information display means (17) and the third game information display means (300) corresponding to hide each of the above.
By hiding the second and third game information in this way, the fact that the power was restored due to the power failure can be determined from either the display state of the second game information or the display state of the third game information. Can also be identified.
(D) The second control means (65a) is the second game information or the second game information hidden at the time of power recovery when the hit determination means (60a) determines after the power is restored. The gist is to control the second and third game information display means (17,300) corresponding to display the game information of 3.
In this way, when the hit determination means makes a determination after the power is restored, the second game information and the third game information that are hidden at the time of the power restoration are displayed, so that the determination is accompanied by the determination. Whether or not the game information of 1 is being changed can be identified from any display of the second and third game information display means.

17 Production display unit (second game information display means)
17a Game information display area 26a, 26b, 26c Symbol string (display area of special symbol effect symbol as second game information)
60a Main control CPU (first control means, hit determination means)
65a effect control CPU (second control means)
201 First special figure hold display area for production (display area of hold display for displaying the hold number of the first special figure start hold number information as the second game information)
202 Second production special figure hold display area (hold display display area for displaying the hold number of the second special figure start hold number information as the second game information)
205 Display area for normal map fluctuation effect (Display area for normal map effect symbol as second game information)
300 Auxiliary display unit (third game information display means)
M game information display unit (first game information display means)

Claims (1)

The first control means includes a first control means for executing a predetermined control process and a second control means for executing a control process related to an effect based on a control signal from the first control means. , A hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied is provided, and a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the determination of the hit determination means becomes a hit determination result. In the configured game machine
A hold storage means that stores hold information when a game ball wins a prize,
A hold display unit that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds according to the mode of the lighting unit that is smaller than the upper limit of the number of holds, which is the number of hold information stored by the hold storage means, based on the control of the first control means. The first game information display means capable of displaying the first game information indicating the determination result of the hit determination means in a variable manner and stopped based on the control of the first control means.
A second holding display unit that displays a hold display indicating the number of holds of the hold storage means based on the number of displayed hold images based on the control of the second control means, and shows a determination result of the hit determination means. A second game information display means capable of fluctuating and stopping display of game information based on the control of the second control means, and
A hold display indicating the number of holds of the hold storage means is displayed based on the control of the second control means according to the mode of the same number of lights as the number of lights of the hold display of the first game information display means. A hold display unit is provided, and the third game information is used to control the second control means in a form capable of identifying whether the first game information display means is displaying the change and stop of the first game information. Equipped with a third game information display means that can be displayed based on
The first control means is configured to control the first game information display means so as to variablely display the first game information based on a predetermined fluctuation time triggered by the execution of the determination by the hit determination means. Being done
The second control means responds so that the second and third game information are changed and stopped and displayed in synchronization with the fluctuation time of the first game information, triggered by the execution of the determination by the hit determination means. It is configured to control the second and third game information display means of the above.
In the second game information, a plurality of displays having different display forms are set as the loss display that can be displayed on the second game information display means when the determination of the hit determination means is the determination result of the loss.
In the third game information, at least one display form of deviation that can be displayed on the third game information display means is set when the determination of the hit determination means is the determination result of deviation.
The second control means has a display form different from the disconnection display displayed as the second game information before the power is turned off when the power is restored due to the power off generated when the fluctuation of the first game information is stopped. The power recovery display of the above is displayed on the second game information display means, and the same display form as the out-of-order display form of displaying the first control means as the third game information when the RAM is cleared is displayed as the third game information. It is configured to be displayed on the game information display means of No. 3, and when the power is restored due to the power failure, the game ball generated before the determination of the hit determination means is performed after the power is restored. gaming machine, characterized in that the hold display unit of the third game information display unit, configured to be a display state indicating the number hold of the pending memory means.

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