JP6898131B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, a production symbol variation game using a production symbol has been played. In addition, some gaming machines that play such an effect symbol variation game display a specific effect symbol in the effect symbol variation game when an abnormality occurs. For example, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the contents specified from a plurality of types of control information related to the effect symbol variation game are inconsistent, the player can display the special stop symbol in the effect symbol variation game. It suppresses confusion.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-259832

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine, by devising the production symbol to be displayed in the production symbol variation game, it is possible to suppress the player from being confused and to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game. Was desired.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in gaming.

The game machine for solving the above problem plays a variable game based on the result of the hit determination, and the result of the hit determination can be specified in the game machine that plays the effect game using the effect symbol in association with the variable game. Result information generating means for generating various result information, display information generating means for generating display information capable of specifying the effect result to be displayed in the effect game, and effect game control means for controlling the execution of the effect game. The type of effect result that can be displayed in the effect game differs depending on the result of the hit determination, and the effect game control means is executed in a normal situation in which the display information and the result information are consistent. It is a control, which is a normal control for displaying an effect result specified by the display information generated by the display information generating means , and a control executed in a first special situation in which the display information and the result information do not match. The first special control capable of displaying a first effect result different from the effect result specified by the display information generated by the display information generation means, and the display information and the result information in which the display information is missing. a control executed in two special situations, the display information Unlike effect results which generating means is identified by the generated display information, and, second direction outcome of a different effect results from the first direction outcome The second special control that can display the above is feasible, and the first effect result and the second effect result are a combination of effect symbols that are not fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal situation, and have a plurality of columns. If the effect symbols in all rows are a combination of different effect symbols, and the effect game control means does not input the display information within the specified time after inputting the result information, the second special situation The control capable of displaying the second effect result is the second special control and the special display control different from the second special control, and the second special control is the same. The second effect display control is a control for displaying the second effect result after the effect symbol is variablely displayed, while the special display control continuously displays the effect result displayed in the previous variable display and then displays the second effect result . effect results Ri control der to display, it said special display control is summarized in that both of the display information and the result information is a control to be executed in a special situation missing.

For the game machine, the effect result is a combination of a plurality of rows of effect symbols, and the effect game control means executes a reach effect in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row among the plurality of rows. The effect game control means is possible, and the effect information is information that specifies that the reach effect is executed, and the display information is information that specifies the effect result when the reach effect is not executed. In the case, and in at least one of the cases where the result information is information that specifies that the reach effect is not executed and the display information is information that specifies the effect result when the reach effect is executed. may it executable der the first special control.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

The schematic diagram which shows the pachinko game machine. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the control command output from a sub-control board to a display control board, and the effect symbol which is fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device. (A) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing a specific example of the display contents of the effect display device. The explanatory view which shows the control of the display control CPU at the start of a special game. A timing chart showing a specific example of the display timing of the effect symbol and the error notification in the effect display device. A timing chart showing a specific example of the display timing of the effect symbol and the error notification in the effect display device. A timing chart showing a specific example of the display timing of the effect symbol and the error notification in the effect display device. A timing chart showing a specific example of the display timing of the effect symbol and the error notification in the effect display device. A timing chart showing a specific example of the display timing of the effect symbol and the error notification in the effect display device. A timing chart showing a specific example of the display timing of the effect symbol and the error notification in the effect display device. In another embodiment, a timing chart showing a specific example of the display timing of the effect symbol and the error notification in the effect display device. In another embodiment, an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a control command output from a sub-control board to a display control board and an effect symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on an effect display device.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment embodied in the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB. The game board YB is provided with a game area YBa on which the game ball flows down on the front side (front side) thereof. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle HD that is operated when launching a game ball into the game area YBa of the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp La that executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitting body (not shown) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker Sp that executes an effect of outputting sound (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 11. The information display device 11 is arranged at a position visible to the player on the game board YB. The information display device 11 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 11 includes a first special symbol display unit 11a. The first special symbol display unit 11a displays a first special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "first special game". The information display device 11 includes a second special symbol display unit 11b. The second special symbol display unit 11b displays a second special symbol variation game as a variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) that is internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, in the present embodiment, the special game is played based on the result of the big hit lottery.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and stopped on the special symbol display units 11a and 11b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively.

For example, the first special symbol display unit 11a and the second special symbol display unit 11b are indicators composed of a plurality of light emitting units, respectively. Then, in the first special symbol display unit 11a and the second special symbol display unit 11b, the special symbol is displayed by emitting light (lighting) at least a part of the light emitting units among the plurality of light emitting units. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol can be recognized by a player or the like by causing a plurality of light emitting units of the first special symbol display unit 11a or the second special symbol display unit 11b to emit light in a predetermined light emitting pattern. Is displayed.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is an extremely advantageous state for the player because the player can win a large number of prize balls.

The information display device 11 includes a first special hold display unit 11c. The first special hold display unit 11c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as the first special pending number. The information display device 11 includes a second special hold display unit 11d. The second special hold display unit 11d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the second special pending number. For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is 4, respectively.

The information display device 11 includes a normal symbol display unit 11e. The normal symbol display unit 11e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The ordinary symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the ordinary winning lottery described later. The normal symbol that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 11e includes a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. In the present embodiment, when the ordinary winning lottery is won, the ordinary winning symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. The normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 11 usually includes a hold display unit 11f. The normal hold display unit 11f recognizablely displays the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognizable because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum number of normally held numbers is 4.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 12 having an image display unit GH. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 12 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 13 that opens into the gaming area YBa below the effect display device 12. The first starting port 13 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 13 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 14 that is open to the gaming area YBa on the right side of the effect display device 12. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 as a detection means for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 14 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 15 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area YBa. The allowable state is a state in which the game ball is easily entered into the second starting port 14, and the regulated state is a state in which it is difficult to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 14. The permissible state may be a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 14, and the regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 14. You may. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that normally operates the variable member 15 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 15 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 16 opening in the gaming area YBa at the lower right of the effect display device 12. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 16 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 17 capable of operating in a permissible state and a regulated state in the game area YBa. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball is easily entered into the large winning opening 16, and the regulated state is a state in which it is difficult to allow the game ball to enter the large winning opening 16. The permissible state may be a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 16, and the regulated state may be a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 16. Good. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 17 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 17 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 18 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the effect display device 12 in the gaming area YBa. The gate 18 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 18 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times.

One round game is ended when the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters or the second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses is satisfied. In the round game, the big winning opening 16 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, for example, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As an effect that can be executed in the present embodiment, there is an effect symbol variation game as a variable game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns on the effect display device 12 and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, in the production game, the left column (first column), the middle column (second column), and the right column (third column) are each changed and displayed (scrolled) in a predetermined direction. Will be done.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the production game is performed in association with the special game. Then, in the production game, the combination (display result) of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the combination of jackpots by the directed symbol (big hit display result) is also fixedly stopped and displayed in the production game. For example, the combination of big hits by the effect symbols is a combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". Further, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the combination of out-of-orders (out-of-order display result) due to the effect symbol is also fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the combination of the production symbols that is out of alignment is a combination in which at least a part of the production symbols in a row is different from the production symbols in another row, such as "787", "556", and "247". It should be noted that the combination in which the effect symbols in at least some rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows includes combinations in which the effect symbols in all rows are different. That is, in the production game, the production symbol is changed in a plurality of symbol rows, and the production result of the production game is configured by the combination of the production symbols displayed as fixed stop display in each symbol row. In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

In the present embodiment, the combination of the effect symbols that are fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game corresponds to the effect result that can be displayed in the effect game. Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, the types of the effect results that can be displayed in the effect game differ depending on the special symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game. That is, the types of production results that can be displayed in the production game differ depending on the result of the jackpot determination.

In the present embodiment, the image display unit GH of the effect display device 12 is larger than the first special symbol display unit 11a and the second special symbol display unit 11b. Then, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol is displayed larger than the special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player recognizes the result of the jackpot determination mainly by the effect symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of the special symbol and the effect symbol does not have to be in a one-to-one correspondence relationship. For example, there may be a plurality of combinations of corresponding effect symbols for one special symbol, or the same combination of effect symbols may be associated with a plurality of special symbols. That is, it is not necessary to recognize which special symbol is from the combination of the effect symbols.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 30 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The main control board 30 performs various processes and outputs a control command (information) according to the result of the processes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 31 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. The sub control board 31 performs various processes based on the control command input from the main control board 30, and outputs a control command according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a display control board 32 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board YB. Based on the control command input from the sub-control board 31, the display control board 32 executes processing related to determination of the display mode (display image such as effect design, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 12, and performs the process. The display content of the effect display device 12 is controlled according to the result.

First, the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control commands in one direction from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 31. The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and an output port 30d. The main control CPU 30a performs various processes by executing the main control program. In particular, when the main control CPU 30a executes various processes based on the main control program, the main control CPU 30a outputs various control commands to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a) via the output port 30d.

The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern determined when the jackpot lottery is won, and a missed fluctuation pattern determined when the jackpot lottery is not won.

The main control RAM 30c is configured to be able to store various information (for example, flags, counters, timers, etc.) that are rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the main control board 30 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 30a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 30a and the information display device 11 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 11. The main control CPU 30a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 30a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2.

Next, the sub-control board 31 will be described.
The sub-control board 31 and the display control board 32 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control commands from the sub-control board 31 to the display control board 32.

The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a, a sub-control ROM 31b, a sub-control RAM 31c, an input port 31d, and an output port 31e. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command via the input port 31d, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. In particular, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes based on the sub-control program, it outputs various control commands to the display control board 32 (display control CPU 32a) via the output port 31e.

The sub-control ROM 31b stores the sub-control program, the determination value used for the lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 31b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect and the sound effect data related to the sound effect.

Further, the sub-control RAM 31c is configured to be able to store various information (for example, flags, counters, timers, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the sub-control board 31 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 31a and the decorative lamp La are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp La. The sub-control CPU 31a and the speaker Sp are connected. The sub-control CPU 31a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker Sp.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described.
The display control board 32 includes a display control CPU 32a, a display control ROM 32b, a display control RAM 32c, and an input port 32d. When the display control CPU 32a inputs a control command via the input port 32d, the display control CPU 32a executes various processes (for example, a process of controlling the display contents of the effect display device 12) by executing the display control program.

The display control ROM 32b stores a display control program and display effect data related to the display effect. Further, the display control RAM 32c is configured to be able to store various information (for example, flags, counters, timers, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The display control CPU 32a and the effect display device 12 are connected. The display control CPU 32a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device 12. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a is configured to be able to control the display content of the effect display device 12 by outputting a predetermined control command to the video display processor (Video Display Processor, VDP) of the effect display device 12. ..

Next, various processes (controls) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process at predetermined control cycles (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 13 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first starting sensor SE1. When a game ball has entered the first starting port 13, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). To do. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding 1, and displays the updated first special hold number. The information display device 11 is controlled so as to do so. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start opening 13, and the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

When no game ball has entered the first starting port 13, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the main The control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 14 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 14, is the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) of the main control CPU 30a? To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 30c by adding one, and updates the number of the second special hold after the update. The information display device 11 is controlled so as to display. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second start opening 14, and the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random numbers generated in the main control board 30, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 30c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is not in progress and the special game is not in progress, while the execution condition is satisfied when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. Judge that it is not done. Then, when the execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a acquires the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c, and determines whether the acquired second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero). judge. When the second special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is 0, the first special hold number is acquired, and it is determined whether the acquired first special hold number is larger than 0. When the first special hold number is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a starts the first special game. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment does not execute the first special game and the second special game at the same time, but preferentially executes the second special game.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number and updates it, and controls the information display device 11 so as to display the second special hold number after the subtraction.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 30c among the random number information for the second special game. Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the value of the random number specified from the acquired random number information to perform a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit. The jackpot determination corresponds to a jackpot lottery as to whether or not it is a jackpot. For example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the random number value and the jackpot determination value match. Further, for example, the jackpot determination may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

On the other hand, when it is not determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a performs the out-of-order variation processing. In the loss variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the loss symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the out-of-order variation pattern by performing a variation pattern determination lottery based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information.

Further, when starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control related to the second special game described above for the first special game. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot variation processing or the loss variation processing based on the results of the subtraction of the first special hold number, the jackpot determination, and the jackpot determination. After that, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 30a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the information display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol designation command) capable of specifying the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process, and sets it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer by the main control CPU 30a is output to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a) via the output port 30d in a predetermined output process. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a first fluctuation pattern designation command) capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern and the start of the special game, and sets it in the output buffer. As described above, the fluctuation patterns of the present embodiment include a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a missed fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the first variation pattern designation command in the present embodiment can grasp the result of the jackpot determination as a control command that can specify.

Further, the main control CPU 30a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 30a controls the information display device 11 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a control command capable of identifying that the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing has elapsed (hereinafter, all symbols are stopped). Generate a command) and set it in the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of giving the specified big hit game and outputs a predetermined control command. That is, the main control CPU 30a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 30a first starts measuring the opening time, generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time, and sets it in the output buffer. To do. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 30a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so as to open the large winning opening 16 according to a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 30a controls the second actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 16 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. Further, each time the main control CPU 30a starts a round game, a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game is generated and set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the ending time, generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) capable of specifying the start of the ending time, and sets it in the output buffer. .. The main control CPU 30a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

In addition to the above-described processing, the main control CPU 30a also performs the processing described below. For example, the main control CPU 30a also performs processing related to a normal symbol, processing related to an error, and the like. In the processing related to the normal symbol, a process of inputting a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4, a process of starting a normal symbol variation game, and the like are performed. Further, in the processing related to the error, processing such as causing notification by detecting various errors generated in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 based on the sub-control program will be described. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command from the main control CPU 30a via the input port 31d, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the first fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub-control CPU 31a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as a second fluctuation pattern designation command) capable of specifying a fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the first fluctuation pattern designation command. And set it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control command set in the output buffer by the sub-control CPU 31a is output to the display control board 32 (display control CPU 32a) via the output port 31e in a predetermined output process. In the present embodiment, the second fluctuation pattern designation command output from the sub-control CPU 31a grasps the result of the jackpot determination as a control command that can specify the result of the jackpot determination, like the first fluctuation pattern designation command input to the sub-control CPU 31a. it can. That is, in the present embodiment, the second variation pattern designation command corresponds to the result information that can specify the determination result of the jackpot determination. Further, in the present embodiment, the result information generation means is realized by the sub-control CPU 31a generating the second fluctuation pattern designation command.

Further, when the special symbol designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command.

Specifically, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot combination as the effect symbol combination. As described above, in the present embodiment, the combination of jackpots by the effect symbols is a combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. That is, in the present embodiment, the combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same corresponds to the effect result that can be displayed when it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination.

On the other hand, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is an out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the out-of-order combination as the combination of the effect symbols. As described above, in the present embodiment, the combination of the effects of the effect symbols is such that at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other rows. That is, in the present embodiment, at least a combination in which the effect symbols in a part of the rows are different from the effect symbols in the other rows corresponds to the effect result that can be displayed when it is determined that the effect symbols in the jackpot are out of order.

When the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a generates an effect symbol designation command for designating the determined combination of the effect symbols and sets it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol designation command is generated for each symbol string of the effect symbol. Specifically, the effect symbol designation command in the present embodiment includes a left effect symbol designation command for designating an effect symbol to be displayed in the left column (first column) and a fixed stop display in the middle column (second column). There is a middle effect symbol specification command for designating the effect symbol to be to be displayed, and a right effect symbol specification command for designating the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the right column (third column). That is, in the present embodiment, each of the left effect symbol designation command, the middle effect symbol designation command, and the right effect symbol designation command specifies the effect symbol to be displayed in the corresponding column among the plurality of symbol rows. It is possible. Then, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a controls so that each control command is output in the order of the left effect symbol designation command, the right effect symbol designation command, and the middle effect symbol designation command after the variation pattern designation command.

In the present embodiment, each effect symbol designation command is a control command output when the special game starts, and is a control command capable of specifying the effect result to be displayed in the effect game. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect symbol designation command corresponds to the display information. Further, in the present embodiment, the display information generation means is realized by the sub-control CPU 31a generating the effect symbol designation command.

Further, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the decorative lamp La and the speaker Sp so as to execute various effects based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation pattern designation command.

After that, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the input all symbol stop command in the output buffer. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs the all symbol stop command input from the main control CPU 30a to the display control CPU 32a. The all symbol stop command input by the sub control CPU 31a from the main control CPU 30a and the all symbol stop command output by the sub control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a may be the same control command, or may be different control commands. There may be. That is, the all symbol stop command output by the sub-control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a may be a control command that can specify that the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the opening command, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the input opening command in the output buffer. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a round command, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the input round command in the output buffer. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the ending command, the sub-control CPU 31a sets the input ending command in the output buffer. In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command input from the main control CPU 30a to the display control CPU 32a. The control commands input by the sub-control CPU 31a from the main control CPU 30a and the control commands output by the sub-control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a may be the same control command or different control commands. May be good. That is, the opening command output by the sub-control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a may be a control command that can specify the start of the opening time. Further, the round command output by the sub-control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a may be a control command that can specify the start of the round game. The ending command output by the sub-control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a may be a control command that can specify the start of the ending time.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described. When a control command is input from the sub-control CPU 31a, the display control CPU 32a executes various processes according to the control command.

For example, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so as to start the effect game based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the second variation pattern designation command when the second variation pattern designation command is input. That is, the display control CPU 32a starts the control to execute the effect game when the second variation pattern designation command is input. After that, when the display control CPU 32a inputs all the symbol stop commands, the effect game is terminated, and the effect symbols that can be identified from each effect symbol designation command are fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 12. In the present embodiment, the effect game control means is realized by controlling the display control CPU 32a to execute the effect game.

Further, when the opening command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls to execute the opening effect by displaying the opening image on the effect display device 12. The display control CPU 32a controls to execute the round effect by displaying the round effect image on the effect display device 12 when the round command is input. When the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls to execute the ending effect by displaying the ending image on the effect display device 12.

Then, in the present embodiment, in the display control CPU 32a, among the control commands from the sub-control CPU 31a, a communication error (command error) is made regarding the input of the second variation pattern designation command, each effect symbol designation command, and all symbol stop commands. It is possible to determine whether or not it is. Then, when it is determined that the communication error occurs, the communication error is notified.

Hereinafter, the communication error in this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the communication error of the present embodiment includes an inconsistency error in which the content that can be specified from the second variation pattern designation command and the content that can be specified from each effect symbol designation command do not match. Specifically, the inconsistency error is when the display control CPU 32a inputs the second fluctuation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command, and the result of the jackpot determination specified by the second fluctuation pattern designation command and each This is a communication error when the combination of the effect symbols specified by the effect symbol specification command does not match. Further, the inconsistency error is a communication error that may occur when each control command is garbled due to noise or the like.

As described above, when it is determined as a big hit in the big hit determination, the sub-control CPU 31a generates a second fluctuation pattern specification command that can specify the big hit fluctuation pattern, and specifies each effect symbol that can specify the combination of the big hits. The command is generated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is out of order, the sub-control CPU 31a generates a second variation pattern specification command that can specify the outlier variation pattern, and each effect symbol designation command that can specify the outlier combination is generated. Generated.

At this time, if some or all of the second fluctuation pattern designation command and each production symbol designation command are garbled due to noise or the like, the result of the jackpot determination specified by the second fluctuation pattern designation command and each The combination of the effect symbols specified by the effect symbol specification command may be inconsistent. Specifically, when the second fluctuation pattern specification command that can specify the jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, the combination of deviations is specified from each effect symbol designation command, and the second fluctuation pattern that can specify the deviation fluctuation pattern is specified. When a variation pattern specification command is input, a jackpot combination may be specified from each effect symbol specification command. In such a case, an inconsistency error occurs in this embodiment.

Here, the situation in which the result of the jackpot determination specified by the second variation pattern designation command and the combination of the effect symbols specified by each effect symbol designation command are inconsistent is specified by each effect symbol designation command. It can be grasped as a situation in which the combination of the effect symbols is not the combination of the effect symbols that can be displayed based on the second variation pattern designation command. That is, in the present embodiment, the situation in which the result of the jackpot determination that can be specified from the second variation pattern designation command and the combination of the effect symbols that can be specified from each effect symbol designation command are inconsistent is the first special situation. Equivalent to.

In the following description, among the inconsistency errors, when the second fluctuation pattern designation command that can specify the jackpot fluctuation pattern is input, the error when the combination of deviations from each effect symbol designation command is specified is the first error. 1 It may be indicated as an inconsistency error. In addition, among the inconsistency errors, when the second variation pattern specification command that can specify the out-of-order variation pattern is input, the error when the jackpot combination is specified from each effect symbol specification command is referred to as the second inconsistency error. May be shown.

Further, the communication error of the present embodiment includes a missing error in which some or all of the control commands of the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command are not input (missing). The missing error is a communication error that can occur when a control command cannot be input due to noise, disconnection of a signal line, or the like. In the present embodiment, "missing" means that when the control command is not generated, when the control command is generated but not output from the output port, the control command is generated and output from the output port. Is not entered in the input port, including.

In the present embodiment, among the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command, the situation in which each effect symbol designation command is missing corresponds to the second special situation. The second special situation includes a situation in which some of the effect symbol designation commands are missing from each effect symbol designation command and a situation in which all the effect symbol designation commands are missing from each effect symbol designation command. .. In the following description, among the missing errors, the error when the effect symbol designation command is missing may be indicated as the first missing error.

Further, in the present embodiment, the situation in which the second variation pattern designation command is missing among the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command corresponds to the third special situation. In the third special situation, there are a situation where the second variation pattern specification command is missing and each effect symbol specification command is not missing, and a situation where the second variation pattern specification command is missing and each effect. Includes the situation where some of the effect symbol specification commands are missing from the symbol specification commands. In the following description, among the missing errors, the error when the second variation pattern specification command is missing may be referred to as the second missing error. In the present embodiment, in the second special situation and the third special situation, the result of the jackpot determination that can be specified from the second variation pattern designation command and the combination of the effect symbols that can be specified from each effect symbol designation command are inconsistent. This is a situation different from the first special situation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the situation in which both the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command are missing (not input) corresponds to a special situation. In the following description, among the missing errors, an error when both the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command are missing may be referred to as a third missing error. In the present embodiment, the special situation is a situation different from any of the first special situation, the second special situation, and the third special situation.

The special situation is a case where a special game is executed, and both the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command are missing. That is, in the present embodiment, since the special game is not executed, the situation in which the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command are not input (not generated) is not included in the special situation.

Further, in the present embodiment, a situation that is neither a first special situation, a second special situation, a third special situation, or a special situation corresponds to a normal situation in which a control command is normally input. That is, in the present embodiment, when the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command are input, the result of the jackpot determination specified by the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command are specified. The situation when the combination of the effect symbols to be performed matches is the normal situation.

Next, the image displayed on the effect display device 12 in each of the normal situation, the first special situation, the second special situation, the third special situation, and the special situation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4A, in a normal situation, the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command is displayed on the effect display device 12. Here, it is assumed that the combination of the effect symbols of "246" is specified by each effect symbol designation command.

As shown in FIG. 4B, in the case of the first special situation and the first inconsistency error, the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command is displayed on the effect display device 12. At the same time, the information for notifying the communication error is displayed on the effect display device 12. The information for notifying the communication error may be, for example, an image imitating the character string of "communication error".

As shown in FIG. 4C, in the case of the first special situation and the second inconsistency error, the first abnormal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 12 and the communication error is notified. The information is displayed on the effect display device 12. Here, the first abnormal symbol is an effect symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command, and is a combination of predetermined effect symbols. For example, the first abnormal symbol in the present embodiment is a combination of the effect symbols of "123". That is, in the present embodiment, the first abnormal symbol is a combination of effect symbols that can be determined as a combination of outliers. In the present embodiment, the first abnormal symbol corresponds to the first effect result.

As shown in FIG. 4D, in the case of the second special situation, the third special situation, or the special situation, the second abnormal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 12 and the information for notifying the communication error. Is displayed on the effect display device 12. Here, the second abnormal symbol is a combination of effect symbols determined in advance, and is a combination of effect symbols different from the first abnormal symbol. For example, the second abnormal symbol in the present embodiment is a combination of the effect symbols of "987". In the present embodiment, the second abnormal symbol corresponds to the second effect result.

In the third special situation, in the third special situation, the combination of the same effect symbols as the second abnormal symbol may be specified by each effect symbol designation command. That is, in the third special situation, each effect symbol designation command for specifying the combination of the effect symbols of "987" may be input as the out-of-order combination. Therefore, in the third special situation, as a result, the effect symbol displayed on the effect display device 12 may be the same as the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command.

Further, in the third special situation and the special situation in the present embodiment, since the second variation pattern designation command is not input, the effect game is not started on the effect display device 12. Therefore, in the third special situation and the special situation, the effect symbol is not displayed in a variable manner on the effect display device 12, and becomes the second abnormal symbol.

Next, a process for determining a communication error will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, in the normal situation, the display control CPU 32a is input with the second variation pattern designation command triggered by the start of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal situation, each effect symbol designation command is input to the display control CPU 32a within a specified time after the second fluctuation pattern designation command is input. In other words, in the present embodiment, the specified time is a time sufficient to input each effect symbol designation command after inputting the second variation pattern designation command. For example, the specified time in this embodiment is the time for 5 frames (about 83.3 ms).

Then, when the specified time elapses after inputting the second fluctuation pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a executes an error determination process for determining a communication error. In this error determination process, if the display control CPU 32a does not input a part or all of the effect symbol designation commands, it determines that it is the first missing error and ends the error determination process. That is, in the present embodiment, if the display control CPU 32a does not input each effect symbol designation command within the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern designation command, it determines that it is the second special situation.

On the other hand, when each effect symbol designation command is input to the display control CPU 32a, the result of the jackpot determination specified by the second variation pattern designation command matches the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. Determine if it is. Then, the display control CPU 32a determines that an inconsistency error occurs when the result of the jackpot determination specified by the second variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command do not match, and an error occurs. The judgment process ends.

Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a is inputting a second variation pattern designation command capable of specifying a jackpot variation pattern, and is inputting each effect symbol designation command capable of specifying an outlier combination. , Determined as the first inconsistency error. On the other hand, when the display control CPU 32a is inputting the second variation pattern designation command capable of specifying the out-of-order variation pattern and inputting each effect symbol designation command capable of specifying the combination of big hits, the display control CPU 32a is the first. 2 Judge as an inconsistency error.

Then, the display control CPU 32a is in the case where each effect symbol designation command is input, and the result of the jackpot determination specified by the second variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. When is consistent, the error determination process is terminated without determining a communication error.

After that, the display control CPU 32a starts the control to execute the effect game when a predetermined time elapses after executing the error determination process. For example, the predetermined time in this embodiment is the time for one frame (about 16.6 ms). The control for executing the production game will be described in detail later.

Further, in the present embodiment, when each effect symbol designation command is input without inputting the second variation pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a determines that the second missing error is obtained.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command without inputting either the second variation pattern designation command or each effect symbol designation command, it determines that it is a third missing error.

Hereinafter, in each of the normal situation, the first special situation, the second special situation, the third special situation, and the special situation, a specific example of the image displayed on the effect display device 12 will be described together with the control of the display control CPU 32a. explain.

First, a specific example of an image displayed on the effect display device 12 in a normal situation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, in a normal situation, the display control CPU 32a inputs a second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game (time point t0). At this time, in the effect display device 12, the combination of the effect symbols that were confirmed and stopped in the previous special game is displayed as a confirmed stop. Further, in a normal situation, the display control CPU 32a inputs each effect symbol designation command following the input of the second variation pattern designation command. At this time, since it is a normal situation, it is assumed that the result of the jackpot determination specified by the second variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command are consistent. Therefore, the display control CPU 32a does not determine a communication error in the error determination process executed after the lapse of the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern designation command.

Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the error determination process is executed, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbols of each symbol sequence are displayed in a variable manner (time point t1).

After that, the display control CPU 32a sets the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command (for example, a combination of the effect symbols of "246") at the timing determined by the variation pattern specified by the second variation pattern designation command. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to temporarily stop and display (time point t2 to time point t4). Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbols of each symbol sequence are fixedly stopped and displayed (time point t5). In addition, here, it is assumed that it is determined to be out of order in the jackpot determination. That is, in the effect display device 12, the combination of the outliers is fixedly stopped and displayed.

Then, when the predetermined interval time (indicated as "INT" in the figure) elapses and the next special game is started, the display control CPU 32a issues a second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game. Enter (time point t6). After that, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence in a variable manner again (time point t7).

As described above, in the normal situation, the display control CPU 32a can control the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command to be fixedly stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command in a fixed stop display corresponds to the normal control.

Next, a specific example of the image displayed on the effect display device 12 in the first special situation will be described. First, among the first special situations, the case where the first inconsistency error is determined will be described. That is, the case where the second fluctuation pattern designation command capable of specifying the jackpot fluctuation pattern is input and the case where each effect symbol designation command capable of specifying the combination of outliers is input will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the first special situation, the display control CPU 32a inputs the second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game (time point t10). Further, in the first special situation, the display control CPU 32a inputs each effect symbol designation command following the input of the second variation pattern designation command. After that, the display control CPU 32a determines that the error is the first inconsistency error in the error determination process executed after the lapse of the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern designation command.

Then, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the first inconsistency error occurs, when a predetermined time elapses after executing the error determination process, the display control CPU 32a fluctuates and displays the effect symbols of each symbol sequence and informs the communication error of the information. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to start the display (time point t11).

After that, the display control CPU 32a continues the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol string until the input of the all symbol stop command, and is specified by each effect symbol designation command triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command. The effect display device 12 is controlled so that the effect symbols (for example, the combination of the effect symbols of "246") are fixedly stopped and displayed (time point t12). That is, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the first inconsistency error occurs, the display control CPU 32a does not temporarily stop and display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence at the timing specified for the variation pattern specified by the second variation pattern designation command.

Then, when the interval time elapses, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the information for notifying the communication error (time point t13). After that, when the big hit game is started, the display control CPU 32a executes the control for executing the effect during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbol is not displayed during the big hit game.

In this way, when it is determined that the first inconsistency error occurs in the first special situation, the display control CPU 32a can control the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command to be fixedly stopped and displayed. ..

Next, in the first special situation, the case where the second inconsistency error is determined will be described. That is, the case where the second fluctuation pattern designation command capable of specifying the out-of-order fluctuation pattern is input and the case where each effect symbol designation command capable of specifying the combination of big hits is input will be described.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the first special situation, the display control CPU 32a inputs the second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game (time point t20). Further, in the first special situation, the display control CPU 32a inputs each effect symbol designation command following the input of the second variation pattern designation command. After that, the display control CPU 32a determines that the error is a second inconsistency error in the error determination process executed after the lapse of the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern designation command.

Then, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the second inconsistency error occurs, when a predetermined time elapses after executing the error determination process, the display control CPU 32a fluctuates the effect symbols of each symbol sequence and displays information for notifying the communication error. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display (time point t21).

After that, the display control CPU 32a continues the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol string until the input of the all symbol stop command, and the input of the all symbol stop command triggers the first abnormal symbol (for example, "123"). The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display a fixed stop display (combination of effect symbols) (time point t22). That is, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the second inconsistency error occurs, the display control CPU 32a does not temporarily stop and display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence at the timing specified by the variation pattern specified by the second variation pattern designation command.

Then, when the interval time elapses, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the information for notifying the communication error (time point t23). Further, when the next special game is started, the display control CPU 32a inputs a second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game. After that, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence in a variable manner again (time point t24).

In this way, when it is determined that the second inconsistency error occurs in the first special situation, the display control CPU 32a determines and stops the first abnormal symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. It is possible to control the display. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the first abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display in the first special situation corresponds to the first special control. In other words, the first special control is the control executed in the first special situation.

Next, a specific example of the image displayed on the effect display device 12 in the second special situation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the display control CPU 32a inputs a second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game (time point t30). On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a does not input each effect symbol designation command within the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern designation command. Therefore, the display control CPU 32a determines that the error is the first missing error in the error determination process executed after the lapse of the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern designation command.

Then, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the first missing error is executed, when a predetermined time elapses after executing the error determination process, the display control CPU 32a fluctuates and displays the effect symbols of each symbol sequence and displays information for notifying the communication error. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to cause the effect (time point t31). That is, the display control CPU 32a controls to start the effect game by variablely displaying the effect symbols of each symbol string even when it is determined that the first missing error is made. In other words, the display control CPU 32a can start the control to execute the effect game even when the effect symbol designation command is not input, triggered by the input of the second variation pattern.

After that, the display control CPU 32a continues the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol string until the input of the all symbol stop command, and the input of the all symbol stop command triggers the second abnormal symbol (for example, "987"). The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to display a fixed stop display (combination of effect symbols) (time point t32). That is, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the first missing error is obtained, the display control CPU 32a does not temporarily stop and display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence at the timing determined by the variation pattern specified by the second variation pattern designation command, and is a special game. Control is performed to display the second abnormal symbol when the fluctuation time of is completed.

Then, when the interval time elapses, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the information for notifying the communication error (time point t33). Further, when the next special game is started, the display control CPU 32a inputs a second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game. After that, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so that the effect symbols of each symbol sequence are displayed in a variable manner (time point t34).

As described above, in the second special situation, the display control CPU 32a can control to definitely stop and display the second abnormal symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the second abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display in the second special situation corresponds to the second special control and the second special control. In other words, the second special control and the second special control are the controls executed in the second special situation.

Next, a specific example of the image displayed on the effect display device 12 in the third special situation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the display control CPU 32a does not input the second variation pattern designation command even when the special game is started (time point t40). After that, the display control CPU 32a inputs each effect symbol designation command without inputting the second variation pattern designation command (time point t41). At this time, the display control CPU 32a determines that the second missing error is triggered by the input of the effect symbol designation command. Then, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the second missing error is determined, the display control CPU 32a displays the second abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display and displays the information for notifying the communication error without displaying the effect symbol of each symbol string in a variable manner. The effect display device 12 is controlled. That is, the display control CPU 32a causes the second abnormal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed without executing the effect game, triggered by the input of the effect symbol designation command.

After that, the display control CPU 32a continues to display the second abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display even after inputting the command to stop all symbols (time point t42). Then, when the interval time elapses and the next special game is started, the display control CPU 32a inputs the second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game (time point t43). After that, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so as to variably display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence (time point t44).

As described above, in the third special situation, the display control CPU 32a can control to definitely stop and display the second abnormal symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the second abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display in the third special situation corresponds to the third special control and the third special control. In other words, the third special control and the third special control are the controls executed in the third special situation.

Next, a specific example of an image displayed on the effect display device 12 in a special situation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, the display control CPU 32a does not input the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command even when the special game is started (time point t50). Therefore, the display control CPU 32a continuously displays the effect symbol being displayed without changing the effect symbol of each symbol string. Here, it is assumed that the effect display device 12 displays the pattern combination that is out of alignment in the previous effect game. In this case, the effect display device 12 continuously displays the out-of-order symbol combinations that have been fixedly stopped and displayed in the previous effect game due to the special situation in the current effect game.

After that, the display control CPU 32a determines that the third missing error is made when the command to stop all symbols is input (time point t51). When the display control CPU 32a determines that the third missing error is determined, the display control CPU 32a displays the effect display so as to display the second abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display and display the information for notifying the communication error without displaying the effect symbol of each symbol string in a variable manner. Control device 12.

Then, when the interval time elapses and the next special game is started, the display control CPU 32a inputs the second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game (time point t52). After that, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so as to variably display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence (time point t53).

As described above, in the special situation, the effect symbol being displayed is continuously displayed on the effect display device 12.
As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.

(1-1) In the first special situation, when the second inconsistency error is determined, the first abnormal symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command is fixedly stopped in the effect game. It can be displayed. On the other hand, in the second special situation, in the effect game, it is possible to display a second abnormal symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. According to this, in the production game, it is possible to display the production design according to the situation. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game due to the display of the production pattern that does not suit the situation.

(1-2) In the first special situation, when the first inconsistency error is determined, in the production game, the same production symbol as the production symbol specified by each production symbol designation command is fixedly stopped and displayed. be able to. Therefore, even if the first inconsistency error occurs, the game can be played without a sense of discomfort.

(1-3) In the case of the second special situation, the input of the stop command for all symbols triggers the display of the second abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display. According to this, even in the case of the second special situation, the game can be played without a sense of discomfort until the fluctuation time of the special game ends.

(1-4) The first special situation is a situation in which the content that can be specified from the second variation pattern designation command and the content that can be specified from each effect symbol designation command do not match, while the second special situation is a situation in which the content can be specified. Of the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command, each effect symbol designation command is missing. Then, when the second inconsistency error is determined in the first special situation, the first abnormal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, while in the second special situation, the second abnormal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop. Therefore, in the case of a special situation, the current situation can be inferred. Therefore, in the case of a special situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(1-5) In the second special situation, since the predetermined second abnormal symbol can be displayed as a fixed stop, it is possible to suppress the player from being confused, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game. In particular, even if some of the production symbol designation commands among the plurality of production symbol designation commands are missing, the second abnormal symbol can be displayed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being confused. It is possible to further suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

(1-6) If the display control CPU 32a does not input the effect symbol specification command within the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern specification command, the display control CPU 32a determines that the first missing error is obtained, so that the second variation pattern is specified. After inputting the command, it is possible to prevent the user from waiting until the effect symbol designation command is input even after the specified time has passed. According to this, since it is possible to promptly notify that the second special situation has occurred, it is possible to suppress the player from being confused, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest in the game.

(1-7) Since the display control CPU 32a starts the control to execute the effect game when the second variation pattern specification command is input, even if the effect symbol specification command is not input, the display control CPU 32a starts the control. Control to execute the production game can be started. Therefore, in the production game, the game can be played without a sense of discomfort while the production symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

(1-8) The third special situation is a situation in which the second variation pattern designation command is missing from the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command. Then, in the third special situation, the second abnormal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, so that the current situation can be inferred when the special situation occurs. Therefore, in the case of a special situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(1-9) In the third special situation, the effect symbol becomes the second abnormal symbol without being displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, the same effect symbol as the second abnormal symbol displayed in the second special situation is confirmed. Even when the stop display is displayed, it is possible to notify that the third special situation has occurred.

(1-10) In a special situation in which both the second variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol designation command are missing, the effect symbol that is fixedly stopped and displayed on the effect display device 12 is continuously displayed, so that the player The game can be continued without giving a sense of discomfort. Therefore, in the case of a special situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(1-11) In the first special situation, when the first inconsistency error is determined, the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command is fixedly stopped and displayed, while the information for notifying the communication error. Can be displayed. For this reason, it is possible to recognize that the first inconsistency error has been determined while suppressing an increase in the control load due to the fixed stop display of the effect symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. it can.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configurations as those of the embodiments already described and the same control contents will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, the display control CPU 32a is one of the effect symbol designation commands in the error determination process executed after the lapse of the specified time after inputting the second fluctuation pattern designation command, as in the first embodiment. If no part or all is input, it is determined as the first missing error. Then, in the second embodiment, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the first missing error, the effect display device 12 displays the second abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display without waiting until all the symbol stop commands are input. To control.

Hereinafter, in the second embodiment, a specific example of the image displayed on the effect display device 12 when the second special situation occurs will be described together with the control of the display control CPU 32a.
As shown in FIG. 12, the display control CPU 32a inputs a second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game (time point t60). On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a does not input each effect symbol designation command within the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern designation command. Therefore, the display control CPU 32a determines that the error is the first missing error in the error determination process executed after the lapse of the specified time after inputting the second variation pattern designation command.

Then, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the first missing error is determined, the display control CPU 32a displays the second abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display and displays the information for notifying the communication error without displaying the effect symbol of each symbol string in a variable manner. The effect display device 12 is controlled (time point t61). That is, the display control CPU 32a causes the second abnormal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed without executing the effect game, triggered by the determination of the first missing error.

After that, the display control CPU 32a continues to display the second abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display even after inputting the command to stop all symbols (time point t62). Then, when the interval time elapses and the next special game is started, the display control CPU 32a inputs the second variation pattern designation command with the start of the special game (time point t63). After that, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so as to variably display the effect symbols of each symbol sequence (time point t64).

As described above, in the second embodiment, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the first missing error is obtained, the effect display device so as to display the second abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display before inputting the all symbol stop command. 12 is controlled. That is, the display control CPU 32a confirms and stops displaying the second abnormal symbol before the end of the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern specified by the second fluctuation pattern designation command, triggered by the second special situation. The effect display device 12 is controlled so as to cause the effect.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1-1), (1-2), (1-4) to (1-11), the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) In the case of the second special situation, the second abnormal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop before the end of the fluctuation time specified for the fluctuation pattern specified by the second fluctuation pattern specification command. 2 It is possible to promptly notify that a special situation has occurred.

(Third Embodiment)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the third embodiment, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the second inconsistency error occurs, the effect display device 12 is set to stop and display the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. To control. At this time, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 to display the information for notifying the communication error by starting the variable display of the effect symbol, as in the above-described embodiment.

According to this, in the third embodiment, in the case of the first special situation, each effect is performed regardless of whether it is determined as the first inconsistency error or the second inconsistency error. The effect symbol specified by the symbol specification command can be fixedly stopped and displayed. In the third embodiment, the control for displaying the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command in a fixed stop display when the first special situation occurs corresponds to the first special control.

Further, in the third embodiment, when the display control CPU 32a determines that the second missing error is determined, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 12 so as to display the first abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display. At this time, the display control CPU 32a displays the first abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display and displays the information for notifying the communication error without changing the effect symbol, triggered by the determination of the second missing error. Controls the effect display device 12. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 12 is controlled so that the first abnormal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed before the end of the fluctuation time defined for the fluctuation pattern specified by the second fluctuation pattern designation command.

As described above, in the third special situation, the display control CPU 32a can control to definitely stop and display the first abnormal symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command. In the third embodiment, the control for displaying the first abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display in the third special situation corresponds to the third special control and the third special control.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in addition to the above-mentioned effects (1-2) to (1-7) and (1-10), the following effects can be obtained.
(3-1) In the first special situation, regardless of whether it is determined as the first inconsistency error or the second inconsistency error, the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command in the effect game The same effect symbol can be fixedly stopped and displayed. Therefore, even in the case of the first special situation, the game can be played without a sense of discomfort.

(3-2) When the first special situation occurs, the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command can be displayed as a fixed stop, and information for notifying a communication error can be displayed. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the first special situation has occurred while suppressing an increase in the control load due to the fixed stop display of the effect symbols different from the effect symbols specified by each effect symbol designation command.

(3-3) The third special situation is a situation in which the second variation pattern designation command is missing from the second variation pattern designation command and each effect symbol designation command. Then, in the third special situation, the first abnormal symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, so that the current situation can be inferred when the special situation occurs. Therefore, in the case of a special situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-The first abnormal symbol may be a combination of effect symbols that are not displayed as a fixed stop under normal circumstances. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a does not determine the combination of the effect symbols of "123" as the combination of the effect symbols to be displayed as the fixed stop even if the final stop symbol specified by the special symbol designation command is an outlier symbol. It is good to set it to. In this case, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the communication error has been determined. Further, the second abnormal symbol may also be a combination of effect symbols that are not displayed as a fixed stop in a normal situation.

-The first abnormal symbol may be configured to include a symbol that is not displayed as a fixed stop under normal circumstances. For example, the first abnormal symbol may include a special symbol that is not displayed under normal circumstances. Here, the special symbol may be a symbol that does not constitute a combination of jackpots. In this case, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the communication error has been determined. Further, the second abnormal symbol may also be configured to include a symbol that is not displayed as a fixed stop in a normal situation.

-In a special situation, the display control CPU 32a may display the first abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display instead of the second abnormal symbol, or display a symbol different from any of the first abnormal symbol and the second abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display. You may let me.

-The display control CPU 32a does not have to display the second abnormal symbol as a fixed stop display in a special situation. That is, in a special situation, the display control CPU 32a may continuously display the displayed effect symbols even after inputting the all symbol stop command. Further, the display control CPU 32a does not have to display the information for notifying the communication error in a special situation. That is, the display control CPU 32a does not have to notify the communication error when a special situation occurs.

When the third special situation occurs, the display control CPU 32a displays the second abnormal symbol in the first embodiment and the second embodiment in a fixed stop display, while in the third embodiment, the first abnormal symbol is fixed and stopped. I decided to display it, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the case of the third special situation, the display control CPU 32a causes the first abnormal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed, or the second abnormal symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed, depending on the situation when the third special situation is reached. May be different. That is, in the present embodiment, in the third special control in the case of the third special situation, the first abnormal symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display, or the second abnormal symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display. Further, in the third special control, both the first abnormal symbol and the second abnormal symbol can be fixedly stopped and displayed, and either one of the first abnormal symbol and the second abnormal symbol can be displayed depending on the situation. The fixed stop display may be displayed.

-The display control CPU 32a may display a symbol different from any of the first abnormal symbol and the second abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display in the third special situation.
-The display control CPU 32a may change the effect symbol in the third special situation when the effect symbol designation command is input. In this case, it is preferable to display the first abnormal symbol or the second abnormal symbol in a fixed stop display at a predetermined timing after the input of the effect symbol designation command. For example, as a predetermined timing after the input of the output symbol designation command, the timing of inputting the all symbol stop command may be adopted.

-The display control CPU 32a may continuously display the effect symbol being displayed in the third special situation. In this case, the first abnormal symbol or the second abnormal symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop triggered by the input of the all symbol stop command, or the displayed effect symbol may be displayed even after the input of the all symbol stop command. It may be displayed continuously. Further, the display control CPU 32a does not have to display the information for notifying the communication error in the third special situation. That is, the display control CPU 32a does not have to notify the communication error when the third special situation occurs.

-The display control CPU 32a is controlled so as to start the variation display of the effect symbol when the second variation pattern designation command is input, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the second variation pattern designation command and each effect. It may be controlled to start the variable display of the effect symbol when both of the symbol designation commands are input. That is, the display control CPU 32a may be controlled to start the variable display of the effect symbol on the condition that it is not determined as a missing error.

-The timing at which the display control CPU 32a executes the error determination process may be appropriately changed. Further, the error determination process may be divided into a plurality of processes. For example, it may be divided into a first error determination process for determining whether or not it is a mismatch error, and a second error determination process for determining whether or not it is a first missing error. In this case, the timing of executing the first error determination process and the timing of executing the second error determination process may be different.

-The display control CPU 32a may determine whether or not an inconsistency error occurs when both the second variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol designation command are input.
-The display control CPU 32a may determine the first missing error when the second variation pattern designation command is input and then the all symbol stop command is input without inputting the effect symbol designation command.

-The display control CPU 32a may determine as a communication error an error different from the inconsistency error and the missing error. The sub-control CPU 31a generates, as the second variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol designation command, a control command capable of specifying whether the control command is related to the first special game or the second special game. Then, the display control CPU 32a may determine a mismatch error when the input second variation pattern designation command and the effect symbol designation command do not match which special game the control command is related to. When the display control CPU 32a determines that a mismatch error occurs, the first abnormal symbol or the second abnormal symbol may be fixedly stopped and displayed, or a symbol different from the first abnormal symbol and the second abnormal symbol may be fixedly stopped and displayed. May be good. In this alternative example, the situation determined to be a mismatch error may be associated with the second special situation.

-In the production game, it may be possible to execute the reach production performed by displaying the combination of reach. The combination of reach may be, for example, a combination of effect symbols in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column. At this time, the display control CPU 32a may be able to specify whether to execute the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern specified from the second fluctuation pattern designation command. At this time, the display control CPU 32a specifies a variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is to be executed by the second variation pattern designation command, and the combination of the effect symbols specified by each effect symbol designation command is When the combination does not include the reach combination, it may be determined as a reach mismatch error. Further, the display control CPU 32a specifies a variation pattern that specifies that the reach effect is not executed by the second variation pattern designation command, and the combination of the effect symbols specified by each effect symbol designation command is the combination of reach. When it is a combination including, it may be determined as a reach inconsistency error. When the display control CPU 32a determines that a reach inconsistency error occurs, the first abnormal symbol or the second abnormal symbol may be displayed as a fixed stop display, or a symbol different from the first abnormal symbol and the second abnormal symbol may be fixedly stopped and displayed. You may let me. In this alternative example, the situation determined as the reach inconsistency error may be associated with the second special situation.

-The display control CPU 32a may control the display control CPU 32a so as to display a symbol different from the effect symbol specified by each effect symbol designation command in a fixed stop display when the first inconsistency error is determined. At this time, the display control CPU 32a may control, for example, to display a fixed stop display of a combination of effect symbols that can be determined as a combination of big hits. According to this, the discomfort given to the player can be reduced.

-Whether the display control CPU 32a is a communication error (mismatch error) by determining whether the contents of the control commands are consistent with respect to the second variation pattern designation command and the control command different from each effect symbol designation command. May be determined. Further, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not a communication error (missing error) occurs by determining whether or not the control command is missing for the second variation pattern designation command and the control command different from each effect symbol designation command. You may.

A communication error may be determined by the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may determine whether or not a communication error (mismatch error) occurs by determining whether or not the contents of the control commands are consistent with respect to a plurality of control commands input from the main control CPU 30a. .. Further, the display control CPU 32a may determine whether or not a communication error (missing error) occurs by determining whether or not the control command is missing from the plurality of control commands input from the main control CPU 30a. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the communication error is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a may output a control command instructing the notification of the communication error to the display control CPU 32a. As the control command for instructing the notification of the communication error, for example, the first abnormal symbol or the effect symbol designation command capable of specifying the second abnormal symbol may be adopted, or the display of the information for notifying the communication error is instructed. You may adopt the control command to do.

-The sub-control CPU 31a determines whether the contents of the control commands are consistent with respect to the control command input from the main control CPU 30a and the control command generated by the sub-control CPU 31a, thereby performing a communication error (mismatch error). It may be determined whether or not. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a is a communication error (missing error) by determining whether the control command input from the main control CPU 30a and the control command generated by the sub-control CPU 31a are missing. May be determined. In this case, the missing situation includes a situation in which the sub-control CPU 31a cannot correctly generate a control command due to, for example, noise. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the communication error is determined, the sub-control CPU 31a may output a control command instructing the notification of the communication error to the display control CPU 32a.

-The contents that can be specified by the second fluctuation pattern specification command may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern that can specify the effect content in the effect game by a predetermined lottery or the like, based on the variation pattern specified by the first variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 30a. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a may generate a second variation pattern designation command so that the determined effect pattern can be specified. That is, in the present embodiment, the second variation pattern designation command may at least specify the result of the jackpot determination.

The sub-control CPU 31a may set the first fluctuation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 30a in the output buffer as the second fluctuation pattern designation command. That is, the first fluctuation pattern designation command output by the main control CPU 30a and the second fluctuation pattern designation command output by the sub-control CPU 31a may be the same control command.

-The contents that can be specified by the effect symbol specification command may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may generate one effect symbol designation command capable of specifying all of the effect symbols to be fixedly stopped and displayed in each symbol string.

-The communication error is notified by the display of the information for notifying the communication error by the effect display device 12, but the communication error is not limited to this, for example, even if the communication error is notified by the voice output by the speaker Sp or the light emission by the decorative lamp La. Alternatively, a communication error may be notified by a combination of these.

-The display control board 32 may manage the fluctuation time of the special game. In this case, it is not necessary to output the all symbol stop command from the sub control board 31 to the display control board 32. Further, the sub-control board 31 may manage the fluctuation time of the special game. In this case, it is not necessary to output the all symbol stop command from the main control board 30 to the sub control board 31.

-In addition to the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La and a voice control board that specially controls the speaker Sp may be provided. Even in this case, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 matches and lacks the control commands with respect to the input / output of the control commands to and from the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31. It is advisable to determine and execute various processes.

-The sub-control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a may be different CPUs provided on the same substrate. In this case, the display control CPU 32a may determine the consistency and omission of the control commands with respect to the input / output of the control commands to and from the sub-control CPU 31a provided on the same board, and execute various processes.

-It may be embodied as a game machine (so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer) that gives a game when the game ball passes through a specific area.
-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a probability fluctuation function. The probability fluctuation function is a function of giving a probability fluctuation state in which the winning probability of the winning lottery after the end of the big hit game is changed to a high probability when the jackpot lottery is won. For pachinko gaming machines that have a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won, or a special game for a predetermined number of times. There is a specification that gives a probability fluctuation state until the end of. Further, the pachinko game machine having a probability fluctuation function has a specification of giving a probability fluctuation state when the game ball passes through a specific area.

-It may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a ball entry rate improvement function. The ball entry rate improving function increases the probability that the variable member 15 normally operates in the allowable state, and imparts a ball entry rate improving state that improves the ball entry rate per unit time to the second starting port 14.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The effect game control means starts control to execute the effect game when the result information is input.

30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 31 ... sub control board, 31a ... sub control CPU (result information generation means, display information generation means), 32 ... display control board, 32a ... display control CPU (effect game control) means).

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that plays a variable game based on the result of a hit determination and also plays a directing game that uses a directing symbol in association with the variable game.
A result information generating means for generating result information capable of specifying the result of the hit determination, and
Display information generation means for generating display information that can specify the effect result to be displayed in the effect game, and
The production game control means for controlling the execution of the production game is provided.
The types of effect results that can be displayed in the effect game differ depending on the result of the hit determination.
The effect game control means
Control that is executed in a normal situation where the display information and the result information are consistent, and a normal control that displays an effect result specified by the display information generated by the display information generation means.
It is a control executed in the first special situation where the display information and the result information do not match, and it is possible to display a first effect result different from the effect result specified by the display information generated by the display information generating means. 1st special control and
Wherein the display information of the display information and the result information is a control which is performed in the second special situation missing Unlike direction outcome and said display information generation unit is specified by the generated display information, and , The second special control that can display the second effect result, which is an effect result different from the first effect result, can be executed.
The first effect result and the second effect result are a combination of effect symbols that are not fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal situation, and are a combination of effect symbols in which all the rows of the plurality of rows have different effect symbols.
If the display information is not input within the specified time after the result information is input, the effect game control means determines that the second special situation is present.
The control capable of displaying the second effect result includes the second special control and a special display control different from the second special control.
The second special control is a control for displaying the second effect result after the effect symbol is variablely displayed, while the special display control continues the effect result displayed in the previous variable display. after displaying a control to display the second direction outcome,
The special display control is a control executed in a special situation in which both the display information and the result information are missing.
The effect result is a combination of a plurality of rows of effect symbols.
The effect game control means can execute a reach effect in which the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column among the plurality of columns.
The effect game control means is information that specifies that the result information is to execute the reach effect, and the display information is information that specifies the effect result when the reach effect is not executed, and In at least one of the cases where the result information is information that specifies that the reach effect is not executed and the display information is information that specifies the effect result when the reach effect is executed, the first case. A gaming machine characterized in that special control can be executed.

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