JP6954694B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

In conventional gaming machines, it is common to determine whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and to execute the special game according to the result of the determination.

Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine provided with a detecting means for detecting a predetermined abnormality (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-189604

However, the gaming machines described in the above patent documents have a problem that the occurrence of fraudulent acts on the detection means for detecting a predetermined abnormality cannot be suppressed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the occurrence of fraudulent acts against a detection means for detecting a predetermined abnormality.

In order to solve the above problems, according to the present invention, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, detection means for detecting a predetermined event (starting port detection switch, magnetic detection sensor 53a, radio wave detection sensor 54a). A main control means (main control board 110) that performs predetermined control based on an input signal from the detection means, and a slave control means (payout control board 120) that performs control according to a signal from the main control means. , A display means (image display device 70) for executing a variable effect for displaying a game effect image and variablely displaying a plurality of effect symbols, and the display after the start of power supply to the game machine. It is possible to display the plurality of effect symbols on the means, and the detection means is different from the first detection means (magnetic detection switch 53a) for detecting the first abnormality and the first abnormality. A second detection means (radio detection switch 54a) for detecting a second abnormality is included, and the main control means and the first detection means are non-existent when power supply to the gaming machine is started. In the connected state, it is possible to execute a predetermined notification (error notification), and when the main control means and the slave control means are disconnected during power supply to the gaming machine, It is characterized in that the plurality of effect symbols are displayed on the display means even during the execution of the predetermined notification without executing the predetermined notification.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of fraudulent acts against the detection means for detecting a predetermined abnormality.

It is a figure which shows an example of the front view of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows the main process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the type of the command transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board. It is a figure which shows the type of the command transmitted from the main control board to the effect control board. It is a figure which shows the main process in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in an effect control part. It is a figure which shows the customer waiting effect processing in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the demo waiting time determination table. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead system effect processing in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows the icon change effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the icon final display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the change scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the icon display mode update process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern determination table for hold icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the one-step change pattern determination table for the icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-step change pattern determination table for the icon. It is a figure which shows an example of the said icon change pattern determination table at the time of power failure. (A) is a diagram showing the relationship between the holding icon display mode and the change effect occurrence timing, and (b) is a diagram showing the relationship 1 between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence timing. Yes, (c) is a diagram showing the relationship 2 of the occurrence frequency between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence timing, and (d) shows the relationship between the icon display mode and the notification sound when the icon is generated (change). It is a figure which shows. It is a figure which shows the continuous notice effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the advance notice scenario determination table. It is a figure which shows the continuous notice effect execution processing in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the alternative notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the lamp change effect execution processing in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows the jackpot notice effect determination process in an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot notice decision table. It is a figure which shows the main processing in a central control unit. It is a figure which shows the command reception interrupt processing in a general control unit. It is a figure which shows the V blank interrupt processing in a general control unit. It is a timing chart 1 of the change effect at the time of winning. It is a timing chart 2 of the change effect at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the production example of the change effect at the time of winning. It is the timing chart 1 of the normal change pattern 01. FIG. 2 is a timing chart 2 of the normal change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the production example of the normal change pattern 01. It is the timing chart 1 of the character action change pattern 01. It is a timing chart 2 of the character action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the production example of the character action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 42. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 1 of the symbol action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the timing chart 2 of the symbol action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the effect example of the symbol action change pattern 01. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 46. This is a timing chart in which the fluctuation effect is started from the waiting state for customers. It is a figure which shows the production example which starts the fluctuation effect from the customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 49. It is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases during the fluctuation production. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect that the number of hold increases during the variable effect. It is a timing chart that the number of holdings increases immediately after the decrease. It is a figure which shows the production example which increases immediately after the holding number decreases. It is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases during a specific reach production. It is a figure which shows the effect example which the number of hold increases during a specific reach effect. It is a timing chart that the number of reservations increases and decreases before and after the end of the specific game state. It is a figure which shows the effect example that the number of hold is increased or decreased before and after the end of a specific game state. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 58. It is a figure which shows the accessory initial processing in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the origin return processing in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the initial operation process in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows an example of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 2nd movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 1st movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power is turned on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the 2nd movable member has a return abnormality after power restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the 1st movable member has a return abnormality after power restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after power restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the state after power restoration is in the variable display of a special symbol, and there is a hold memory. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the power restoration designation command could not be received normally at the time of power ON. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where only the power supply to a main control board is stopped and then restarted. It is a figure which shows the modification in the case where only the power supply to a main control board is stopped and then restarted. It is a figure which shows the deformation example when there is a return abnormality in the 2nd movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect when the power supply to a game machine is stopped and then restarted during the execution of the icon change effect and the lamp change effect. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 78. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect when the power supply to a game machine is stopped and then restarted during the execution of the continuous notice effect, the hold icon change effect, and the lamp change effect. It is a figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 80. It is a figure which shows the specific example when the connection state of various detection means changes in the customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the accessory initial processing in a lamp / drive control part. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 2nd movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the 1st movable member after power-on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power is turned on. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the 2nd movable member has a return abnormality after power restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the 1st movable member has a return abnormality after power restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after power restoration. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the state after power restoration is in the variable display of a special symbol, and there is a hold memory. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case where the power restoration designation command could not be received normally at the time of power ON. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the case where the power supply to a main control board is stopped and then restarted.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The game machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3 rotatably supported by the outer frame 2, and a glass frame 4 rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 3. A game board 5 is provided in which a game area 5a through which the game ball flows down is formed.

The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front-rear direction, and is a fixing member (for example, a nail, a stopper, etc.) to the island equipment of a game store. ) Is fixed.

The game board mounting frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism portion 6 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the first hinge mechanism portion 6 as a fulcrum. Has been done. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated with respect to the outer frame 2 like a door, the back surface side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed forward, so that various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 are exposed. It is possible to perform maintenance etc.

The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 3 via the second hinge mechanism portion 7 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the second hinge mechanism portion 7 as a fulcrum. There is. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated with respect to the game board mounting frame 3 like a door, the game area 5a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed.

An opening 8 (window portion) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper portion of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (glass plate, acrylic plate, etc.) is formed so as to close the opening 8 from the rear. Is attached, and the game area 5a can be visually recognized through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, an audio output device 9 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of decorative lamps (LEDs), and a game paid out from a game ball payout device 100 described later. The upper saucer 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as balls, the lower saucer 12 for receiving and storing the game balls that have flowed into the overflow ball flow path described later without being able to fit in the upper saucer 11, and the game balls. A firing operation device 13 that can be operated for firing is provided.

The audio output device 9 is provided at two locations above the glass frame 4 at intervals, and outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. to produce sound (music, audio). It has become. Further, a plurality of frame lighting devices 10 are provided around the opening 8, and the effect of lighting is performed by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled to light / blink when the glass frame 4 is opened or a payout abnormality described later occurs.

In the upper tray 11, the bottom surface of the storage portion 11a of the game ball is inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the launch operation device 13, and a ball feed solenoid 11b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. .. When the game balls stored in the storage portion 11a of the upper tray 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent out one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

Further, in the portion on the front side of the center of the upper saucer 11, an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (see FIG. 1) that function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects described later are provided. It is installed side by side.

The effect button device 16 includes an effect button 17 (not shown) capable of performing a determination operation (operation input), an effect button detection switch 17a (see FIG. 2) for detecting an operation on the effect button 17, and an effect button. A button drive device 17b (see FIG. 2) for driving the 17 is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1.

The effect button 17 can perform effect light emission by lighting the effect button LED (full color), which is a part of the frame lighting device 10 (see FIG. 2), in a predetermined light emission mode, and is button-driven. By the driving force of the button drive motor that is a part of the device 17b, it moves in the vertical direction between the standby position (origin position) located below and the effect position located above, and / or the button drive device 17b. It is possible to perform the effect operation by vibrating in a predetermined vibration mode by the driving force of the button vibration motor which is a part of the button position detection sensor (not shown). NS.

The selection button device 18 is connected to a cross key 19 (not shown) capable of performing an operation such as a selection operation, and a cross key detection switch 19a (not shown) for detecting an operation on the cross key 19. (See FIG. 2) is provided so that the player can input predetermined information into the game machine 1.

Further, a lending / returning operation unit 20 capable of lending a game ball and returning a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided in a portion to the right of the upper tray 11. When the lending button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, the balance stored in the storage medium accepted by the ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the game machine 1 is subtracted to lend the game ball. Is performed, and when the return button (not shown) of the lending / returning operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

An overflow ball flow path (not shown) for receiving a game ball that does not fit in the upper saucer 11 and guiding the game ball to the lower saucer 12 is formed between the upper saucer 11 and the lower saucer 12. Further, in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, a saucer full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 2) for detecting that the game ball is full is provided in the lower saucer 12, and the lower saucer 12 is full by the saucer full detection switch 32a. Is detected, the payout of the game ball by the game ball payout device 100, which will be described later, is stopped.

The launch operation device 13 is a touch sensor that detects that the base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, the launch handle 15 rotatably provided on the base 14, and the player's hand are touching the launch handle 15. A firing volume 15b (see FIG. 2) composed of a 15a (see FIG. 2) and a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15, and a handle light emission for causing the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined mode. A device 15c is provided. When the touch sensor 15a detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to feed the game balls one by one.

The handle light emitting device 15c constitutes a front side portion of the firing handle 15 and is formed in a dome shape that bulges forward, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an internal space defined by a lens member capable of transmitting light. Has been done. When the LED emits light, it is possible to execute a light emitting effect that causes the firing handle 15 to emit light in a predetermined mode.

The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting portion 25 for mounting the game board 5, a game ball launching device 26 for firing a game ball toward the game area 5a, a game board mounting frame 3, and a game board mounting frame 3. A locking mechanism 27 for locking the glass frame 4 in the closed state and an opening detection switch 31a for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4 are provided.

The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in a concave chamber shape with a front opening at substantially the center near the upper part of the game board mounting frame 3, and the game board 5 can be stored from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided in the inner part of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices and the like provided on the back surface side of the game board 5 are provided behind the game machine 1 through this opening. Face.

The game ball launching device 26 includes a launching member 28 for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 2) for driving the launching member 28, and the launching member 28 toward the lower left portion of the game board. A launch rail 29 that inclines up and down, and a stopper 30 that stops the game ball A at a launch position that is the lower end of the incline of the launch rail 29 are provided. Then, when the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 11b is received at the launch position, the game ball A is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member 28.

The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25, and the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyway is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyway of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 3 is released and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when rotated in the other direction, the glass frame The lock of 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

At positions near the outer edge of the game board 5, a curved inner rail 35, a curved outer rail 36 located outside the inner rail 35, and a guiding member that guides the game ball toward the center of the game area 5a. 37 is provided. A launch ball guide path 38 is formed between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36 to guide the game ball launched by the game ball launcher 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a. Further, an out port 39 for guiding the flowing game ball to the outside of the game area (collection part of the game board mounting frame 3) is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a.

At substantially the center of the game area 5a, a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 that regulates the entry of the game ball into the so-called center case is provided, and an effect space 40a is formed inside the decorative frame 40. Further, on the side of the decorative frame 40, a warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the game area 5a into the decorative frame 40 is provided, and at the lower part of the decorative frame 40, the decorative frame 40 is provided by the warp device 41. A stage portion 42 is provided so that the game ball introduced inside the vehicle is rolled and flows down below the decorative frame 40.

At the bottom of the game area 5a, a plurality of (four in the present embodiment) general winning openings 43 capable of constantly winning (winning) a game ball are provided at intervals, and these general winning openings are provided. When the game balls that have won (winned) in 43 are detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are awarded from the game ball payout device 100 (not shown). It is paid out to the upper saucer 11 as a ball.

On both sides (left side area, right side area) of the game area 5a, a normal map gate 44 (normal map starting area) through which the game ball can pass is provided, and the game ball passing through the normal map gate 44 is provided. When detected by the gate detection switch 44a (see FIG. 2), a winning lottery (auxiliary game determination) of a normal symbol is performed. The winning lottery for ordinary symbols will be described later.

A first starting port 45 (special drawing starting area) is provided below the game area 5a and directly below the stage portion 42, on which a game ball can always win (win a ball), and the first starting port 45 is provided. When the winning (winning) game balls are detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 2), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are received from the game ball payout device 100 as prize balls. It is supposed to be paid out to 11. In addition to paying out the prize balls, a big hit lottery (special game determination) for the first special symbol (identification information), which will be described later, is performed.

Below the first starting port 45, the game ball is from a closed state (basic mode) in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (winning ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a lottery for winning a normal symbol). A variable starting portion 46 is provided, which can be converted into an open state (special mode) in which a winning (ball winning) is possible or easy.

The variable starting unit 46 has a second starting port 47 (special drawing starting area) where the game ball can win (winning) and a second detecting the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47. A start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 2), a movable member 48 that converts (variable) the second start port 47 into a closed state and an open state, and a second start port open / close solenoid for opening / closing the movable member 48. 48b (see FIG. 2) is provided. Then, when the second starting port 47 is in the closed state, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball, and when the second starting port 47 is in the open state, the winning of the game ball ( (Entering the ball) is possible or easy.

Further, when a game ball winning (winning) in the second starting port 47 is detected by the second starting port detection switch 47a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are used as prize balls from the game ball payout device 100. It is designed to be paid out to the upper saucer 11. In addition to paying out the prize balls, a big hit lottery (special game determination) for the second special symbol (identification information) described later is performed.

Between the first starting port 45 and the variable starting portion 46, a winning port lamp NR (not shown) for causing the periphery of the first starting port 45 and the variable starting portion 46 to emit light in a predetermined manner is provided. It is possible to produce light emission by emitting light from a panel lighting device 76 having a plurality of lamps (full-color LED or the like).

Above the guide member 37 and downstream of the normal map gate 44 on the right side, a closed state in which it is impossible to win a game ball (winning ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a big hit lottery of a special symbol). A variable winning section 49 is provided that converts the (basic mode) into an open state (special mode) in which a game ball can be won (winning).

The variable winning unit 49 includes a large winning opening 50 in which a game ball can be won (winning), and a large winning opening detection switch 50a for detecting the winning (winning) of a game ball in the large winning opening 50 (FIG. 2), an opening / closing member 51 that converts (variable) the large winning opening 50 into a closed state and an open state, and a large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b for opening / closing the opening / closing member 51. Then, when the large winning opening 50 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult to win the game ball, and when the large winning opening 50 is open, the game ball is won (winning ball). ) Is possible or easy.

Further, when the game balls that have won (winned) in the large winning opening 50 are detected by the large winning opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15) are received from the game ball payout device 100 as prize balls. It will be paid out to 11.

On the back side of the game board 5, the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, and the large winning opening 50 are won, and the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, A second start port detection switch 47a and a winning ball flow path 52 (not shown) are provided so that the game balls detected by the large winning opening detection switch 50a are received and collected while flowing down.

Further, in the downstream portion of the winning ball flow path 52, a winning confirmation detection switch 52a (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has flowed down the winning ball flow path 52 after being detected by various detection switches is provided. The winning confirmation detection switch 52a detects the game ball again after being detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the large winning opening detection switch 50a. Therefore, it is used to determine whether the winning is proper (winning) or abnormal (winning).

On the outside of the game area 5a, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold indicator 63, a second special symbol hold indicator 64, as well as. A normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66 (see FIG. 2) that displays the number of rounds when a jackpot game (special game) described later is executed, and a jackpot game (special game) or a time-saving game state. A main information display device 59 including a right-handed display 67 (see FIG. 2) for urging the game ball to be launched toward the right side area of the game area 5a is provided therein.

The first special symbol display 60 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol, which is performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. The second special symbol display 61 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol, which is performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. It is a variable display, and the normal symbol display 62 is a variable display for displaying (notifying) the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the game ball wins (wins) at the normal symbol gate 44. It is a vessel.

In the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol, when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45, a jackpot judgment random number value or the like (judgment information) is acquired, and the acquired jackpot judgment random number value and jackpot are obtained. It corresponds to determining whether or not it is a "big hit" by comparing it with the determination value. When the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol is performed, the first special symbol display 60 displays the fluctuation of the first special symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, the stop display of the first special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed. Be told. That is, the stop display of the first special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The big hit lottery of the second special symbol is a big hit judgment random value and a big hit by acquiring a big hit judgment random value etc. (judgment information) when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. It corresponds to determining whether or not it is a "big hit" by comparing it with the determination value. When the big hit lottery of the second special symbol is performed, the second special symbol display 61 displays the variation of the second special symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, the stop display of the second special symbol indicating the lottery result is performed. Be told. That is, the stop display of the second special symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding indicators blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variable display of each special symbol. do. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on in a mode (big hit mode, lost mode) indicating the result of each jackpot lottery.

In addition, in this embodiment, "big hit" means a big hit game (special game) in the big hit lottery of the first special symbol (special game judgment) or the big hit lottery of the second special symbol (special game judgment). It refers to the state in which the right to execute is acquired. The "big hit game" refers to a game state in which a round game in which the big winning opening 50 is opened in a predetermined mode is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 15 times).

Although the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 50 in each round game are predetermined, a predetermined number of game balls are opened in the large winning opening 50 even before the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time are reached. When (for example, 9 pieces) wins (balls), one round game ends. That is, the "big hit game (special game)" is in an advantageous game state for the player who can easily obtain the prize ball. In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of jackpot games having different degrees of advantage to the player can be generated, which will be described in detail later.

In the hit lottery of the ordinary symbol, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, the hit judgment random value is acquired, and the acquired hit judgment random value is compared with the hit judgment value to be "win". It corresponds to determining whether or not. When the winning lottery of the ordinary symbols is performed, the ordinary symbol display 62 performs a variable display of the ordinary symbols, and after a predetermined time elapses, a stop display of the ordinary symbols indicating the lottery result is performed. That is, the stop display of the normal symbol is a notification of the lottery result.

The ordinary symbol display 62 is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variable display of the ordinary symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on in a mode indicating the result of the winning lottery (winning mode or losing mode).

In addition, in this embodiment, "hit" means a state in which the right to execute a winning state (auxiliary game) is acquired in a winning lottery of a normal symbol. The "hit game (auxiliary game)" refers to a game state in which the second starting port 47 is opened in a predetermined mode.

Although the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 47 in the hit game (auxiliary game) are predetermined, the second starting port 47 is used even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) are won (winning), the winning game (auxiliary game) ends. That is, the "hit game (auxiliary game)" is in a game state in which the variation display of the second special symbol is easily executed (the start condition of the variation display is easily satisfied). In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of hit games (auxiliary games) having different degrees of advantage to the player are provided, which will be described in detail later.

The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. The jackpot lottery of the first special symbol (of the first special symbol) It is for displaying the number of rights (first reserved storage) for performing (variable display), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of first reserved storage. It should be noted that the first hold storage is stored up to four, but may be less than or more than four.

The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. A jackpot lottery for the second special symbol (of the second special symbol). It is for displaying the number of rights (second reserved storage) for performing (variable display), and is lit or blinks in a mode indicating the number of second reserved storage. The maximum number of the second hold storages is four, but the number may be less than or more than four.

The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and has the right to perform a winning lottery (variable display of the normal symbol) of the normal symbol that is stored when the game ball wins (passes) at the normal symbol gate 44. It is for displaying the number of (Public figure hold storage), and lights up or blinks in a mode indicating the number of normal figure hold memory. It should be noted that although the maximum number of memory reserved for normal figures is four, it may be less than or more than four.

The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, if you win the big hit lottery of a special symbol, "7" will be stopped and displayed, if it is lost, "-" will be stopped and displayed, and if it is in a variable display, it will be turned off and "-" will be displayed. It is good to repeat. Before the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the stop result of the previous variation display is displayed by turning on the LED, so when the variation display starts, the variation display can be displayed by starting from turning off the LED. It becomes easier to understand that it has started.

In the lower right inside the game area 5a, the sub first fluctuation display 81, the sub second fluctuation display 82, the sub first hold display 83, the sub second hold display 84, and the sub normal figure fluctuation display 85 , A sub-information display device 80 including a sub-normal figure holding display 86 and a sub-right-handed display 87 for prompting the firing of a game ball toward the right side area of the game area 5a (so-called right-handed) is provided.

The sub first variation display 81 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol, and the sub second variation indicator 82 displays the result of the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol. It is for (notifying), and each is composed of one LED. Then, when the variation display of the corresponding special symbol is started, the LED blinks at a predetermined interval (variation display), and when the corresponding special symbol is stopped and displayed, the result of the jackpot lottery (lights up or loses in the case of a jackpot). In the case of, the light is turned off) is displayed as a stop.

It should be noted that the sub 1st fluctuation display 81 and the sub 2nd fluctuation display 82 blink and stop during the fluctuation display of the special symbol so that only whether or not the fluctuation display of the special symbol is being performed can be grasped. When it is displayed, it may be turned on or off.

The sub first hold indicator 83 is for displaying the number of first hold storages, and the sub second hold indicator 84 is for displaying the number of second hold storages, respectively, on the left and right. It is composed of two LEDs. Then, when the number of reserved memories is "0", the left and right LEDs are turned off, and when the number of reserved memories is "1", the left LED is turned on and the right LED is turned off, and the number of reserved memories is "2". At this time, the left and right LEDs are lit, the left LED is blinking when the number of reserved memories is "3", the right LED is lit, and the left and right LEDs are blinking when the number of reserved memories is "4". ..

The sub-normal map fluctuation display 85 is for displaying (notifying) the result of the winning lottery, and is composed of one LED. Then, when the variation display of the normal symbol is started, the LED blinks (variation display) at a predetermined interval. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the mode indicating the result of the winning lottery (lights up in the case of a hit, turns off in the case of a loss) is stopped and displayed.

In addition, in the sub-normal symbol variation display 85, it blinks during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and turns on or off when the stop display is displayed so that only whether or not the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress can be grasped. You may.

The sub-normal figure hold indicator 86 is for displaying the number of normal figure hold storages, and is composed of two LEDs arranged side by side. Then, when the number of reserved storages for the normal figure is "0", the left and right LEDs are turned off, and when the number of stored storages for the normal figure is "1", the LED on the left side is turned on and the LED on the right side is turned off. When the number of stored items is "2", the LED on the left side blinks and the LED on the right side lights up, and when the number of stored items on hold is "4", the left and right LEDs blink.

A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the back of the production space 40a, and is below the production space 40a and in front of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). A second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display) composed of a liquid crystal display having a display area smaller than that of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) is provided, and a character's face is above the effect space 40a. A first movable member 73 imitating the above is provided, and a circular second movable member 74 is provided on the right side of the effect space 40a.

The image display device including the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) displays various effects according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, there are a customer waiting demo effect executed during the customer waiting state in which the special symbol variation display is not performed, a variation effect accompanied by the variation display of the effect symbol 70a executed during the special symbol variation display, and the like. be.

The display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) is formed with three rows of variable display areas such as a left side area, a central area, and a right side area, and is displayed in each variable display area. By scrolling the effect symbol 70a in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in the present embodiment), the effect symbol 70a is displayed in a variable manner.

The effect symbol 70a is composed of, for example, symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "9", and is a variable display of the special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61. Corresponding (synchronizing) with (synchronizing), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started in response to the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed (oscillating display) before the variation display of the special symbol is stopped, and the variation of the special symbol is displayed. Corresponding to the stop display of the display, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed (still display). As the effect symbol 70a, a symbol indicating an alphabet such as "A" to "F" may be provided in addition to the symbol indicating a number.

The "temporary stop display" means that the effect symbol 70a sways slightly or the effect symbol 70a is slightly deformed to make the player appear as if the effect symbol 70a is stopped (completely stopped). (Not done) Say the aspect.

In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in a predetermined mode (missing mode, jackpot mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols such as "777" or a combination of regular effect symbols such as "357", and the loss mode is another mode. be. The mode of variable display of the effect symbol 70a is not limited to this, and may be scrolling in the left-right direction or rotating (rotating) on the spot.

Further, during the variable display of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as reach effects, background images, characters, and movies are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second, depending on the result of the jackpot lottery. By being displayed on the image display device 71 (sub-liquid crystal display), the player's expectation that the jackpot (special game) will be executed (hereinafter referred to as "big hit winning expectation") has been increased. There is.

Here, the "reach effect" means that a jackpot game is executed for a player in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 70a fluctuate. It means a variation mode that is expected to occur. For example, when a combination of three-digit effect symbols 70a of "777" is set as a combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying a jackpot (big hit result mode), two effect symbols 70a are set in the left side region and the right side region. 7 ”is a mode in which the remaining effect symbol 70a is fluctuating in the central region after being temporarily stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, there are five types of reach effects: "normal reach effect", "SP reach effect", "SPSP reach effect", and "full rotation reach effect".

The "normal reach effect" is a state in which the background image before the normal reach effect is displayed, two effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a is in the center area. It is a reach effect that is executed in a state where a fluctuating reach state is formed.

The "SP reach effect" is executed after the normal reach effect, and the effect symbol 70a in the state where the reach state is formed is reduced and displayed in the corner of the screen, and the effect is higher than the normal reach effect (high expectation of a big hit). ) It is a reach production in which movies (movies, animations, etc.) are played.

"SPSP reach production" is a reach that is executed after the normal reach production or SP reach production, and a movie (movie, animation, etc.) with a higher production effect (high expectation of a big hit) than the normal reach production or SP reach production is played. It is a production.

The "full rotation reach effect" is a reach effect that fluctuates at a low speed with all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols 70a for notifying a jackpot. In the present embodiment, it is a reach effect that is executed only when the jackpot lottery is won.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot winning expectation related to the reach production is higher in the order of normal reach production <SP reach production <SPSP reach production <full rotation reach production (big hit confirmed).

Further, in order to display the number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1), which is the current number of first hold storages, on the display unit of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). 1st hold icon display area 70B and 2nd hold icon display area 70D for displaying a number of 2nd hold icons corresponding to the current number of 2nd hold storages (U2). The icon display area 70C for displaying the (related) icon corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a) being executed is formed.

The first hold icon display area 70B is partitioned from the side closer to the icon display area 70C in the form of a first display unit 70B1, a second display unit 70B2, a third display unit 70B3, a fourth display unit 70B4, and the like. On the display units 70B1 to 70B4, a number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1) is displayed. That is, the number of the first hold icons also increases or decreases in accordance with the increase or decrease of the first special symbol hold number (U1).

Specifically, the first display unit 70B1 displays the first hold icon H11 indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 70B2 displays 2 The first hold icon H12 indicating the first hold memory is displayed thirdly, and the change display of the first special symbol is executed thirdly on the third display unit 70B3. The first hold icon H13 indicating the first hold memory is displayed, and the first hold icon H14 indicating the first hold memory on which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed on the fourth display unit 70B4. Will be done.

The second hold icon display area 70D is partitioned from the side closer to the icon display area 70C in the form of a first display unit 70D1, a second display unit 70D2, a third display unit 70D3, a fourth display unit 70D4, and the like. The display units 70D1 to 70D4 display a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2). That is, the number of the second hold icons also increases or decreases in accordance with the increase or decrease in the number of the second special symbol hold (U2).

Specifically, the first display unit 70D1 displays the second hold icon H21 indicating the second hold memory on which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first, and the second display unit 70D2 displays 2 The second hold icon H22 indicating the second hold memory is displayed secondly to execute the variable display of the second special symbol, and the third display unit 70D3 executes the variable display of the second special symbol third. The second hold icon H23 indicating the second hold memory is displayed, and the second hold icon H24 indicating the second hold memory on which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed is displayed on the fourth display unit 70D4. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol hold number" may be referred to as the "first hold number" and the "second special symbol hold number" may be referred to as the "second hold number".

The icon display area 70C is the first hold icon or the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). When the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70D1 of the hold icon display area 70D moves (shifts), the icon TH is displayed, and at the end of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). The icon TH disappears (erases). The icon may be extinguished in the middle of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a). In the present embodiment, the "first hold icon", the "second hold icon", and the "corresponding icon" may be collectively referred to as an "icon".

The first movable member 73 can perform effect light emission by lighting the first movable member LED (full color), which is a part of the panel lighting device 76 (see FIG. 2), in a predetermined light emitting mode. The vertical direction is between the standby position (origin position) located above and the effect position located below due to the driving force of the first movable member drive motor which is a part of the panel drive device 75 (see FIG. 2). It is possible to perform the effect operation by moving to, and the first position detection sensor (not shown) detects that the position is at the origin position.

The second movable member 74 can perform effect light emission by lighting the second movable member LED (full color), which is a part of the panel lighting device 76 (see FIG. 2), in a predetermined light emitting mode. Between the standby position (origin position) located on the upper right and the effect position located on the lower left by the driving force of the second movable member drive motor, which is a part of the panel drive device 75 (see FIG. 2). It is possible to perform the effect operation by moving diagonally in the vertical direction, and the second position detection sensor (not shown) detects that the position is at the origin position.

Since the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are designed so that their production positions partially overlap with each other, the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 basically operate at the same time. By not doing so, they do not collide with each other.

If the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 do not collide with each other, when one movable member moves to the effect position and then returns to a position that does not overlap with the effect position of the other movable member. The other movable member may be moved to the effect position.

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, from a game ball payout device 100 for paying out game balls based on the establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize balls, ball lending), island equipment, etc. A main control device 110A (not shown) incorporating a game ball storage unit 101 (not shown) that stores the supplied game balls and supplies them to the game ball payout device 100, and a main control board 110 that collectively controls the progress of the game. ), A payout control device 120A (not shown) having a built-in payout control board 120 that controls the game ball payout device 100 in response to a payout control command from the main control board 110, and an effect control command from the main control board 110. The effect control device 130A (not shown) with a built-in effect control board 130 that controls the effect according to the above, and the power supply device 160A (not shown) with a built-in power supply board 160 that supplies power supply voltage to various control devices. , A game information output terminal plate 90 (see FIG. 2) for outputting game information (game signal) is provided outside the game machine.

The main control device 110A includes a main control board 110 on which various electronic components are mounted on the surface, a transparent resin board case for accommodating the main control board 110 inside, and a board case for restricting the opening of the board case. It includes a sealing seal 104 and a transparent resin-based seal cover member 105 that is attached to a substrate case so as to cover the sealing seal 104.

The substrate case has a concave lower case member 101 in which the portion facing the back surface side of the main control board 110 is open, and a concave upper case member 102 in which the portion facing the front surface side of the main control board 110 is open. The lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 are closed to form a storage space for accommodating the main control board 110.

On the upper surface of the upper case member 102, a model name sticker on which the model name (model name) of the gaming machine 1 is printed and a control number sticker on which the control number of the main control board 110 is printed are arranged side by side. It will be pasted.

The control number sticker has an opener entry section for entering the name of the opener of the main control board 110 and an opening date entry section for entering the opening date of the main control board 110 on the surface of the colorless and transparent base seal. It is provided side by side.

The opener entry section is provided with four colored (white) entry areas (first to fourth entry areas) arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and is provided on the surface of the main control board 110 between the entry areas. A transparent window area is provided for visually confirming the mounted electronic components.

The opening date entry section is provided with four colored (white) entry areas (first to fourth entry areas) arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and is mounted on the surface of the main control board 110 between the entry areas. A transparent window area is provided for visually recognizing (visually confirming) the electronic components.

The first to fourth entry areas of the opener entry section are adjacent to the first to fourth entry areas of the opening date entry section at intervals, and the surface of the main control board 110 is located between the entry areas. A transparent window area is provided for visually recognizing (visually confirming) the electronic components mounted on the.

(Control configuration of gaming machine 1)
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

The main control board 110 comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game. The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program, and a main RAM 110c (corresponding to volatile storage means) that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing. It is equipped with a chip microcomputer 110 m, an input port for main control, an output port, and the like. The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area, thereby performing arithmetic processing related to the game, thereby controlling devices (various solenoids and various displays). The device) is controlled, and a predetermined command based on the result of arithmetic processing is transmitted to the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like.

Here, the communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured so that commands (data) can be communicated in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is the main control board. The command (data) can be communicated in only one direction from the 110 to the effect control board 130.

The input port of the main control board 110 has a general winning port detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting port detection switch 45a, a second starting port detection switch 47a, a large winning port detection switch 50a, and a winning confirmation detection switch 52a. , Magnetic detection sensor 53a, radio wave detection sensor 54a, RAM clear switch 55a, payout control board 120, and the like are connected. When detection signals from various detection switches and various detection sensors are input to the main control board 110 via the input port, control processing according to the detection signals is performed.

The output port of the main control board 110 has a second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b, a winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, a main information display device 59, and a game information output. The terminal plate 90, the payout control board 120, the effect control board 130, and the like are connected. Drive control signals for controlling various solenoids, display control signals for controlling various indicators, and game information output terminal boards that notify the outside of the game machine (hall computer, etc.) via the output port. Information etc. is output.

The payout control board 120 is a secondary control board that controls the payout of the game ball based on the reception of the payout command from the main control board 110 and controls the launch of the game ball. The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the game ball payout device 100 to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the game ball launcher 26 to control the launch of the game ball.

The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 121b in which a payout program and the like are stored, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input port for payout control, an output port, and the like. .. The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from a crystal oscillator (not shown), reads a payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 121c as a work area, and performs a calculation process related to the payout of the game ball. The 100 is controlled, and a predetermined command based on the result of arithmetic processing is transmitted to the main control board 110, the effect control board 130, and the like.

The input port of the payout control unit 121 includes an open detection switch 31a, a saucer full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 100a provided in the game ball payout device 100, and a ball presence detection switch 101a provided in the game ball storage unit 101. Etc. are connected, and the payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device 100 is connected to the output port of the payout control unit 121.

When the payout control unit 121 receives the payout command from the main control board 110, the payout control unit 121 drives the payout motor 100b provided in the game ball payout device 100 to control the payout of a predetermined number of game balls, and the payout ball detection switch 100a controls the payout. When the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is detected, the control of paying out the game balls is terminated.

The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit (not shown), an input port, an output port, and the like. A touch sensor 15a and a firing volume 15b are connected to the input port of the firing control unit 122, and a ball feed solenoid 11b, a firing solenoid 28b, and the like are connected to the output port of the firing control unit 122. ing.

When the launch control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the launch control unit 122 allows the ball feed solenoid 11b and the launch solenoid 28b to be energized. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the launch handle 15 has changed due to the detection signal from the launch volume 15b, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the launch intensity is set according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 15. The solenoid 28b is driven to launch a game ball.

The launching solenoid 28b is composed of a rotary solenoid, and the launching member 28 is directly connected to the rotating shaft. When the rotating shaft rotates, the launching member 28 rotates to launch the game ball A. .. Since the operation of the launch solenoid 28b is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output cycle of the crystal oscillator provided in the launch control unit 122, the game ball is launched in one minute. The number is about 99.9 (pieces / minute). That is, the game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

The effect control board 130 is a slave control board (subordinate control means) that controls the effect related to the game (performed by the gaming machine 1) based on the reception of the effect command from the main control board 110. The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, an effect control unit 130 m that includes a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and a first image display device 70 (main). Display / sound control unit 140 that controls the liquid crystal display), the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display), the sound output device 9 (speaker), etc., the frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the button drive device 17b, and the panel. It includes a lamp / drive control unit 150 that controls a lighting device 76, a panel drive device 75, and the like, and an input port, an output port, and the like for effect control.

The sub CPU 130a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the production while utilizing the sub RAM 130c as a work area, thereby receiving a command received from the main control board 110. Control is performed to cause various control units (display / voice control unit 140, lamp / drive control unit 150) to execute various effects in response to input signals from the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a (display / voice control unit 140, lamp / drive control unit 150). Output data and commands).

An effect button detection switch 17a, a cross key detection switch 19a, a button position detection sensor (not shown), and the like are connected to the input port of the effect control board 130. On the effect control board 130, an effect button detection signal indicating that the effect button 17 has been operated is input from the effect button detection switch 17a, or a cross key detection indicating that the cross key 19 has been operated from the cross key detection switch 19a is detected. When a signal (upper button detection signal, left button detection signal, lower button detection signal, right button detection signal) is input, processing is performed to execute an effect according to the detection signal.

The display / voice control unit 140 receives a command from the effect control unit 130m to control the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display) to display a predetermined image. Or control the audio output device 9 to output a predetermined audio.

The display / audio control unit 140 includes a centralized CPU 142 that performs arithmetic processing, an integrated ROM 143 that stores an integrated control program, an integrated control unit 141 that has a centralized RAM 144 that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and a VDP (VDP) as an image processor. An image control unit 145 composed of a Video Display Processor), a CGROM 146 in which image data and the like are stored, and a frame buffer and the like provided inside the image control unit 145 and temporarily storing drawing data generated from the image data. It includes a VRAM 147, a voice control unit 148 as a voice processor, a voice ROM 149 in which voice data and the like are stored, an input / output port and the like.

The control CPU 142 receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the display control program stored in the control ROM 143, performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the control RAM 144 as a work area, and receives the message from the effect control unit 130 m. The image control unit 145 and the voice control unit 148 are controlled to execute various effects (data and commands are output) in response to the effect instruction command and the like.

The general ROM 143 is composed of a mask ROM or the like, and displays a display control program for displaying an image, a display list generation program for generating a display list composed of drawing control commands, and an animation of an effect pattern. The animation pattern, animation scene information, etc. for this are stored.

This animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation that constitutes a specific content of an effect by an image, and the animation pattern is associated with animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene, and the like. The animation scene information includes weight frames (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), drawing parameters (sprite display position, display magnification, transparency, etc.), drawing method. , The first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) include various information such as a duty ratio as a parameter of brightness.

The image control unit 145 (VDP) is connected to a CGROM 146 that stores various image data, and is stored in the CGROM 146 and commands (display list, drawing command, etc.) from the general control unit 141 (general CPU 142). The drawing data that is the source of the video signal (RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the image data. The image data is an image (frame) to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal), for example, an effect symbol image and a background image constituting the background of the effect symbol. , Character images, and material data representing individual images such as dialogue images. On the other hand, the drawing data is synthetic data representing an image of the entire frame formed by combining (superimposing) individual images.

The CGROM 146 is composed of a flash memory, EEPROM, EPROM, mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie), etc., which is a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels). ing. The pixel information is composed of color number information that specifies a color number for each pixel and an α value that indicates the transparency of the image. The CGROM 146 is read out in image data units by the image control unit 145 (VDP), and image processing is performed in image data units of this frame.

Further, the CGROM 146 stores the palette data in which the color number information for designating the color number and the display color information for actually displaying the color are associated with each other without compression. The CGROM 146 may be configured to compress only a part of the image data without compressing all the image data. Further, as the movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

The VRAM 147 is composed of an SRAM having a high speed of writing or reading image data. The VRAM 143 includes a display list storage area for temporarily storing a display list output from the control unit 141 (control CPU 142), a first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), and a second image display device 71 (sub). It has a frame buffer area and the like corresponding to the liquid crystal display).

This frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further has a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched between the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer" at each start of drawing.

Therefore, the image control unit 145 (VDP) uses the drawing data stored in the CGROM 146 as a "drawing frame buffer" in the frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 based on the instruction (display list) from the general control unit 141 (general CPU 142). The drawing data is read from the "display frame buffer" in the frame buffer area, a video signal (RGB signal, etc.) is generated based on the read drawing data, and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), Then, it is output to the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) to display various images.

An operating clock is supplied to the image control unit 145 (VDP) from the crystal oscillator, and by dividing the operating clock, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display are displayed. A synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal / vertical synchronization signal) for synchronizing with the device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is generated, and the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) Output to. In the present embodiment, the frame rate of the image control unit 145 (VDP) is 30 fps (1/30 second = about 33 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 30 times per second. It may be set to 60 fps (1/60 second = about 16.6 ms) so that drawing (image display) is performed 60 times per second.

Further, a general-purpose image data is converted into a predetermined image format and output between the image control unit 145, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). The board 72 is connected. The general-purpose board 72 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) for displaying image data and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). For example, the difference in resolution between when a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots x 1080 dots) is connected and when a 17-inch liquid crystal display device of XGA (1024 dots x 768 dots) is connected. Absorb.

The voice control unit 148 is connected to the voice output device 9, and based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m, the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the first 2 Control is performed to output audio data, music data (BGM, SE), etc. from the audio output device 9 in accordance with the display of the image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display).

The lamp / drive control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp / drive control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

The lamp CPU 150a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the lamp / drive control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 150c as a work area, thereby performing arithmetic processing related to the effect from the effect control unit 130 m. In response to the received effect instruction command or the like, the controlled device such as various lighting devices or various drive devices is controlled to perform a predetermined effect (data and commands are output).

A frame lighting device 10, a handle light emitting device 15c, a button driving device 17b, a panel lighting device 76, and a sub information display device 80 are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp / drive control unit. Lighting of various LEDs of the frame lighting device 10, the handle light emitting device 15c, the panel lighting device 76, and the sub information display device 80 based on various effect data (including commands) transmitted from the 130m (sub CPU 130a). It controls and controls drive sources such as motors and solenoids of the button drive device 17b and the panel drive device 75.

The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and uses the main power supply as the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, etc.). It is supplied to the effect control board 130 and various electronic components). The power supply board 160 includes a power failure detection circuit 162 that detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 when the power is cut off (power failure) is provided.

Further, the power supply board 160 is for switching between an ON state in which the main power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, effect control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state in which the main power is stopped. The power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a clerk of the game store, and when the power switch is turned on, the main power supply is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. The supply of backup power to the main control board 110 is maintained even when the power switch is in the OFF state.

The power failure detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power failure detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stopped state.

The backup power supply circuit 163 is provided with a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is applied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. Supply. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the control state of the game is changed to the state before the power cut (power failure) after the recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that the backup power supply may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130.

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are a "low probability gaming state" and a "high probability gaming state" as states relating to the jackpot lottery of special symbols, and a "non-time saving game" as a state relating to the movable member 48 possessed by the second starting port 47. It has a "state" and a "time saving game state".

In this embodiment, the following three gaming states are provided.
(1) Low-probability non-time-saving game state that is "low-probability game state" and "non-time-saving game state" (2) Low-probability time-saving game state that is "low-probability game state" and "time-saving game state" (3) " High-probability time-saving game state that is both "high-probability game state" and "time-saving game state"

The gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1, is set to the "low probability non-time saving gaming state", and this gaming state is set to the "normal gaming state" in the present embodiment. I will call it. In the present embodiment, the "low-accuracy time-shortening gaming state" and the "high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state" may be referred to as "specific gaming states" because they are gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. ..

In the present embodiment, the "low-probability gaming state" is a jackpot in a special symbol jackpot lottery conducted on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. It refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability is set as low as 1/299, for example. On the other hand, the "high probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared with the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set as high as, for example, 1 / 59.8. .. Therefore, in the "high-probability gaming state", it is easier to win the jackpot than in the "low-probability gaming state". It should be noted that the change from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is performed after the jackpot game, which will be described later, is completed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high-probability gaming state is referred to as "probability variation jackpot". In addition, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the low-probability gaming state is called "normal jackpot".

In the present embodiment, the "non-time saving game state" is a change in the average of the ordinary symbols corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery of the ordinary symbols performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 44. It refers to a game state in which the time is set longer than the "time saving game state", and the opening time of the second starting port 47 when a winner is won is set short. For example, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44, a winning lottery for the normal symbol is performed, and the normal symbol display 62 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. For example, the stop display is displayed after 30 seconds. Then, when the lottery result is successful, the second starting port 47 is controlled in the open mode for, for example, 0.2 seconds after the stop display of the normal symbol.

On the other hand, the "time saving game state" is the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery of the normal symbol performed on the condition that the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 44. A gaming state that is set shorter than the "non-time saving game state" and that the opening time of the second starting port 47 when winning is set to be, for example, 2.5 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time saving game state". Say. Further, in the "non-time saving game state", the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set as low as 1/128, for example, and in the "time saving game state", the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is, for example 127. It is set as high as / 128. Therefore, in the "time-saving game state", when the game ball passes through the normal drawing gate 44, the second starting port 47 is more likely to be controlled in the open mode than in the "non-time-saving game state". As a result, in the "short-time game state", the player can advance the game advantageously without consuming the game ball.

In the embodiment, the "time-saving game state" is more advantageous than the "non-time-saving game state" in the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. Is set. However, the "time saving game state" may be set so that only one of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is advantageous. .. Further, in the non-time saving game state, the probability of winning in the winning lottery of the normal symbol may be, for example, 0/128.

(Type of jackpot game)
Next, the types of jackpot games will be described.

In the present embodiment, the types of jackpot games that can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 are "first jackpot game", "second jackpot game", and "first jackpot game". There are "1st jackpot game" and "2nd jackpot game" as types of jackpot games that have "3 jackpot games" and can be won in the jackpot lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47. doing.

In the "first big hit game", a round game in which the big winning opening 50 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds and then the big winning opening 50 is closed for 2 seconds is executed up to 10 times. In the round game, one round game ends when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the large winning opening 50 even before the opening time elapses.

After the end of the first big hit game, the high-accuracy time-short game state is set until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 10,000 times. Therefore, from the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state, the next jackpot is substantially determined.

The "second jackpot game" is a round game executed up to 10 times. After the end of the second big hit game, the low-accuracy time-saving game state is set until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 100 times.

The "third jackpot" means that a round game is executed up to four times. After the end of the third big hit game, the high-accuracy time-short game state is set until the variable display of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) is performed 10,000 times. Therefore, from the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state, the next jackpot is substantially determined.

It should be noted that the number of variable display times (in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned 100 times or 10000 times) of the specific game state (high-probability short-time game state, low-probability short-time game state) set after the big hit game is referred to as "high probability". It may be expressed as "number of times" or "time reduction number of times".

In the present embodiment, there are three types of jackpot games, but the number is not limited to three, and may be less than or more than three. Further, the opening time of the opening / closing member 51 is set to 29.5 seconds for any big hit game (first big hit game to third big hit game), but the opening time does not have to be 29.5 seconds. The opening time may differ depending on the round game.

(Type of winning game)
Next, the types of hits will be described.

In the present embodiment, as the types of winning games that can be won in the winning lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the Fuzu Gate 44, there are "first winning game" and "second winning game". If it is in a non-time-saving game state when the winning lottery is executed, it is a "first winning game", and if it is in a time-saving game state when the winning lottery is executed, it is a "second winning game".

The "first hit game" is to open the second starting port 47 for up to 0.2 seconds. That is, it is a hit game in which the movable member 48 is opened once.

The "second hit game" means that the second starting port 47 is opened for 2.6 seconds, then closed for 1.5 seconds, and then opened again for 2.6 seconds. That is, it is a hit game in which the movable member 48 is opened twice.

In the first hit game and the second hit game, the hit game ends when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the large winning opening 50 even before the opening time elapses.

In this way, in the "time-saving game state", the game ball is easily won in the second starting port 47, and the player has an advantage in the game without consuming the game ball as compared with the "non-time-saving game state". It is possible to proceed.

Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the main control board 110.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

First, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c in step S1 and determines in step S2 whether or not a backup flag indicating that the power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag is set, the process is transferred to step S3, and if the backup flag is not set, the process is transferred to step S11 assuming that the process at power-on is performed.

The main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S3, and in step S4, compares and checks the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c when the power supply was stopped last time and the newly calculated checksum. Determine if Sam is normal. If the checksum is normal, the process is moved to step S5, and if the checksum is not normal, there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RAM 110c (the control state before the power is turned off cannot be restored normally). As a result, the process is transferred to step S11.

In step S5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 55a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 55a is not ON, the process is moved to step S6 as the process for power restoration is performed, and if the RAM clear switch 55a is ON, the process for power-on is performed. The process is transferred to step S11.

In step S6, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM at the time of power restoration. By performing this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power was turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power was turned off.

In step S7, the main CPU 110a makes initial settings for devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 130, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S8, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of a power failure in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and performs processing in step S20. Transfer. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp that the power is restored.

In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number (U1) and the second special symbol hold number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of special symbol reservations.

In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the number of reserved normal symbols (G) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of normal symbol storages.

In step S11, the main CPU 110a clears the area to be cleared of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and in step S12, initially sets the devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 130, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S13, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S20. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp that the power is turned on.

In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol and the special symbol determination random value, and in step S30, the jackpot determination Initial value random value update processing is performed to update the initial value random value, the initial value random value for special symbol determination, the initial value random value for hit determination, and the initial value random value for normal symbol determination.

Next, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred in step S40. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply board 160, and if no power failure detection signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S20 to detect the power failure. If a signal is input, the process proceeds to step S41.

In step S41, the main CPU 110a sets interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interruption, performs processing for clearing the output port in step S42, calculates a checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S43, and stores a predetermined value. The process of storing in the area is performed, in step S44, the process of turning on the backup flag to be referred to when recovering from the power failure is performed, and in step S45, the process of prohibiting RAM access is performed, and the power supply voltage supply is completely cut off. Wait until it hangs down.

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) on the main control board 110.

First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register to the stack area, and in step S110, the special game timer counter such as the update process of the special symbol time counter, the opening time of the special electric accessory, and the like. Time control processing for updating various timer counters, such as update processing of the normal symbol time counter, update processing of the opening / closing time of the movable member 48, and the like. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from counters such as a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, a start port open timer counter, and a start port close timer counter is performed.

In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot determination random number value, the special symbol determination random number value, the special symbol variation pattern determination random number value, the hit determination random number value, the normal symbol determination random number value, and the normal symbol variation pattern determination. Performs specific random number update processing to update the random number value. Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are added by +1 and updated. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter returns to the initial value of the round, it corresponds. Initial value to be performed The random number value is set as a new lap initial value and the random number value is newly updated.

In step S130, the main CPU 110a sets the initial value random value for jackpot determination, the initial value random value for special symbol determination, the initial value random value for hit determination, and the initial value random value for normal symbol determination in step S130, as in step S30. Initial value to be updated Random value Update processing is performed.

In step S200, the main CPU 110a includes a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a large winning opening detection switch 50a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a gate detection switch 44a, a winning confirmation detection switch 52a, and the like. It is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches, and if there is an input, input control processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a controls the special symbol memory determination (big hit determination, etc.), the display control of the special symbol, the opening / closing control of the big winning opening 50 (opening / closing member 51), the game state control, and the like. Perform processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol memory control process for performing normal symbol memory determination (hit determination, etc.), normal symbol display control, opening / closing control of the second starting port 47 (movable member 48), and the like. ..

Next, in step S500, the main CPU 110a transmits a payout state confirmation designation command for confirming the payout state of the payout control board 120 to the payout control board 120, or a prize ball counter (three prize ball counters, which will be described later). With reference to the 10 prize ball counter and the 15 prize ball counter), a payout control process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning openings to the payout control board 120 is performed. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes control for paying out the prize balls from the game ball payout device 100.

In step S600, the main CPU 110a determines the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 53a and the radio wave detection sensor 54a, and determines the occurrence of a magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality, and specifies a magnetic anomaly error designation command or a radio wave abnormality error designation. Performs magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination processing for transmitting a command to the effect control board 130. When the effect control board 130 receives the magnetic anomaly error designation command or the radio wave abnormality error designation command, the effect control board 130 performs control for performing the magnetic anomaly error notification and the radio wave abnormality error notification.

In step S700, the main CPU 110a outputs external information data (game information) output from the game information output terminal plate 90, start port opening / closing data output to the second start opening opening / closing solenoid 48b, and large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b. Winning opening opening / closing data, 1st special symbol display 60, special symbol display data output to 2nd special symbol display 61, normal symbol display data output to normal symbol display 62, 1st special symbol hold indicator Data creation processing is performed to create data such as special symbol hold display data to be output to 63 and the second special symbol hold indicator 64, and normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold indicator 65.

In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs port output processing for outputting signals such as external information data, start opening opening / closing data, and winning opening opening / closing data created in step S700, special symbol display data, and normal symbol display data. , Special symbol hold display data, display output process to output signals such as normal symbol hold display data, and payout command transmission process to send the command set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120. Or, an output control process for executing an effect command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 130 is performed.

The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

In step S900, the main CPU 110a returns the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and ends the timer interrupt process this time.

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an input control process on the main control board 110.

In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. In this general winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 43. If there is no input of the detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the process proceeds to step S220.

When the detection signal is input from the general prize opening detection switch 43a, the data indicating 10 prize balls is added to the prize ball counter (10 prize ball counter) for the general winning opening used for the prize balls and updated. Then, "1" is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls entered in the winning opening to update (D ← D + 1), and then the general winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process. In this large winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 50a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the large winning opening 50. If there is no input of the detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch 50a, the process proceeds to step S230.

When the detection signal from the large prize opening detection switch 50a is input, the data indicating 15 prize balls is added to the prize ball counter (15 prize ball counters) for the large prize opening used for the prize balls. It is updated and updated (D ← D + 1) by adding "1" to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening, and whether or not the jackpot game (special game) is currently in progress. Is determined. If the jackpot game is currently in progress, add "1" to the round winning counter (C) for counting the game balls that have won the jackpot 50 and update (C ← C + 1) to update the jackpot. The detection switch input process ends.

If the current game state is not in the special game state, an illegal winning ball indicating the number of game balls that have won (winned) in the specific winning opening (second starting opening 47, large winning opening 50) outside the winning period. "1" is added to the counter (E) and updated (E ← E + 1), and it is determined whether or not the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than the specified number (for example, 10), and the illegal winning is won. If the value of the ball counter (E) is less than or equal to the specified number, the large winning opening detection switch input process is terminated.

If the value of the illegal winning ball counter (E) is larger than the specified number, it is assumed that an illegal winning (illegal winning) has occurred in which the game ball wins (winning) outside the winning period, and an error for illegal winning is specified. Set the command in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the error designation command for illegal winning is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 notifies that the illegal winning error has occurred to notify that the illegal winning has occurred.

Then, external information data (output data) for outputting an illegal winning signal from the game information output terminal board 90 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the illegal winning ball counter (E) is cleared to detect a large winning opening. The switch input process ends. As a result, the illegal winning signal is output from the game information output terminal board 90, and it becomes possible to grasp (identify) that the illegal winning has occurred in the external device.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process. In this first start port detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process. In this second start port detection switch input process, substantially the same process as the first start port detection switch input process shown in FIG. 6 to be described later is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs the gate detection switch input process in step S250. In this gate detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection switch 44a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal gate 44. If the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 44a, the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

When the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 44a, it is determined whether or not the number of normal figure hold storage, which is the number of normal figure hold storage stored in the normal symbol hold storage area, is less than 4. If the number of reserved figures is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input process is terminated.

If the number of reserved figures is less than 4, the number of reserved figures is updated by adding "1" to the number of reserved figures. (Random value for determination) is acquired, the vacant storage unit is searched in order from the first storage unit in the normal symbol reservation storage area, the acquired normal figure judgment information is stored in the vacant storage unit, and the gate is used. The detection switch input process ends.

In step S260, the main CPU 110a performs the winning confirmation detection switch input process. In this winning confirmation detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a has been input, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the winning ball flow path 52. If the detection signal is not input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the input control process ends.

When the detection signal is input from the winning confirmation detection switch 52a, the winning ball counter (D) is subtracted by "1" and updated (D ← D-1), and the value of the winning ball counter (D) is the upper limit value (D). For example, it is determined whether or not it is within the range of 20) and the lower limit value (for example, -10).

If the value of the winning ball counter (D) does not fall within the range between the upper limit value and the lower limit value, it is assumed that an abnormal winning (winning ball) has occurred and an error designation command for abnormal winning is sent to the transmission data storage area for production. Set, set the external information data (output data) for outputting the abnormal winning signal from the game information output terminal board 90 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, clear the winning ball counter (D), and the winning confirmation detection switch. End the input process. The sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the error designation command for abnormal winning is notified of the abnormal winning error to notify that the abnormal winning has occurred.

(First start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, the process shifts to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input, the current first step is performed. 1 Start port detection switch input processing is completed.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a adds and updates data indicating three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the prize balls, and in step S230-3, wins a prize in the winning opening (in step S230-3). "1" is added to the winning ball counter (D) indicating the number of game balls (D) to update (D ← D + 1).

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) stored in the first special symbol reservation storage area is less than four. If the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-5, and if the number of first special symbol reservations (U1) is not less than 4, the first start of this time is performed. Mouth detection switch Ends input processing.

In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding "1" to the first special symbol hold number (U1) and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1), and in step S230-6, the updated first special The first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the number of reserved symbols (U1) is set in the transmission data storage area for effect. As a result, the first special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of reserved first special symbols.

In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires special figure determination information (big hit determination random value, special symbol determination random value, reach determination random value, special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value), and the first special The vacant storage unit is searched in order from the first storage unit in the symbol reservation storage area, and the acquired special figure determination information is stored in the vacant storage unit.

As described above, the special symbol determination information (big hit determination random value, special symbol determination random value, reach determination random value, and special symbol variation pattern determination) is stored in the predetermined storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. The first hold storage consisting of random values, etc.) will be stored.

The main CPU 110a performs the first pre-determination process in step S230-8. In this first pre-judgment process, the pre-judgment table (not shown) is referred to, and the special figure judgment information (first hold storage) acquired this time is displayed before the variation display of the special symbol based on the judgment information is performed. Judgment is made, and the scheduled fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern to be executed, is determined.

In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a sets the first start opening winning designation command corresponding to the scheduled fluctuation pattern determined in the first pre-determination process of step S230-8 in the transmission data storage area for production, and this time. The first start port detection switch input process of the above is terminated.

As a result, the scheduled variation pattern can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start port prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start port prize designation command receives the first start port prize. The designated command is analyzed, and a predetermined advance notice effect is produced over one or a plurality of variable displays executed before the start of the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first start opening winning designated command. It is possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect. The look-ahead notice effect is one or more of the image display device, the audio output device 9, the frame lighting device 10, the first movable member 73, the second movable member 74, and the board lighting device 76. Is done using.

Regarding the second start port detection switch input process, the first start port detection switch 45a, the first special symbol hold storage area, the first hold storage, the first special symbol hold number (U1), and the first special symbol storage designation. The command, the first pre-judgment process, and the first start port winning designation command are executed by the second start port detection switch 47a, the second special symbol hold storage area, the second hold storage, the second special symbol hold number (U2), and the second, respectively. 2 It may be read as a special symbol memory designation command, a second pre-judgment process, and a second start opening winning designation command.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the special figure special electric control process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special electric processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S302, and stores the special symbol if the special figure special electric processing data = 0. The process is transferred to the determination process (step S310), the process is transferred to the special symbol variation process (step S320) if the special figure special electric processing data = 1, and the special symbol stop process (step) if the special figure special electric process data = 2. If the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process is transferred to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the processing is transferred to the big hit game end processing (step S350). Transfer.

Since this "special figure special electric processing data" is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electric control processing as described later, the subroutines necessary for the game are appropriately processed. ..

In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol storage determination process of determining a jackpot, determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol.

Specifically, first, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) is "1" or more, and when the second special symbol hold number (U2) is not "1" or more. In, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is "1" or more, and when the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not "1" or more ("0"). Determines whether or not the variable display of the special symbol and the customer waiting state determination flag for determining whether or not the start of the customer waiting state in which the jackpot game is not executed is "0".

When the customer waiting state determination flag is "0", it is assumed that the customer waiting state has started, the customer waiting state specification command is set in the transmission data storage area for production, and the special figure special electric processing data = 0 is maintained. If the customer waiting state determination flag is not "0" after the current special symbol memory determination process is completed, it is assumed that the customer waiting state has already started, and the special figure special electric processing data = 0 is maintained. The special symbol memory determination process is terminated.

When the number of 2nd special symbol reservations (U2) is "1" or more, "1" is subtracted from the value stored in the 2nd special symbol reservation storage area, and then the second special symbol reservation storage area is stored. Various random value values (special figure determination information) stored in a certain first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit, and the number corresponding to the second special symbol hold number (U2) after subtraction is the first. 2 Set the special symbol memory specification command in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the second special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of the second special symbol hold.

Then, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game. Specifically, the special symbol determination random value among various random number values (special symbol determination information) shifted from the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area, and the current probability. Based on the gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state), it is determined whether the jackpot game is a "big hit" or a "loss".

On the other hand, when the second special symbol hold number (U2) is not "1" or more and the first special symbol hold number (U1) is "1" or more, the first special symbol hold storage area is stored. After subtracting "1" from the stored value, various random value stored in the first to fourth storage units in the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. The first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) after subtraction is set in the transmission data storage area for effect. As a result, the first special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of reserved first special symbols.

Then, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination (big hit lottery) for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game. Specifically, the special symbol determination random value among various random number values (special symbol determination information) shifted from the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area, and the current probability. Based on the gaming state (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state), it is determined whether the jackpot game is a "big hit" or a "loss".

Then, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is performed based on the random value for determining the special symbol stored in the 0th storage unit of the 2nd special symbol reservation storage area, it is stored in the 0th storage unit. The jackpot special symbol or the loss special symbol is determined based on the random value for the jackpot symbol, and the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

Further, when the jackpot determination is performed based on the random value for determining the special symbol stored in the 0th storage unit of the 1st special symbol reservation storage area, the jackpot symbol stored in the 0th storage unit is used. A special symbol (big hit special symbol, lost special symbol) is determined based on the random number value, and an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the effect symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

Next, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol. Specifically, when the jackpot determination is performed based on the random value for determining the special symbol stored in the 0th storage unit of the 2nd special symbol reservation storage area, it is stored in the 0th storage unit. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random value and the special symbol fluctuation random value, and the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is set in the special symbol time counter to obtain the determined fluctuation pattern. Set the corresponding variation pattern specification command in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the variation pattern of the special symbol.

Further, when the jackpot determination is performed based on the random value for determining the special symbol stored in the 0th storage unit of the 1st special symbol reservation storage area, the reach determination is stored in the 0th storage unit. The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on the random value and the random value for special symbol fluctuation, the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is set in the special symbol time counter, and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is set. Set the specified command in the transmission data storage area for production. As a result, the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the variation pattern of the special symbol.

Then, the main CPU 110a sets the variation display data for causing the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 to display the variation of the special symbol (blinking of the LED) in the predetermined processing area. ..

As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on or off the LED is appropriately created in step S600, and the created data is output in step S700. The first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 performs variable display of the special symbol.

Then, the special symbol special electric processing data = 0 is set to the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the special symbol variation processing, and the special symbol storage determination processing this time is completed.

In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol variation process for determining whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol set in step S310 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation processing this time is terminated while maintaining the special symbol special electric processing data = 1.

When the fluctuation time has elapsed, the jackpot special symbol or the lost special symbol determined in step S310 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61, and is determined in advance. The stop time (0.5 seconds) of the special symbol is set in the special symbol time counter. As a result, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot determination.

Then, the special symbol special electric processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the special symbol stop processing, and the special symbol variation processing this time is completed.

In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a special symbol stop process for determining whether or not the stop time (0.5 seconds) of the special symbol has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol set in step S320 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). If the stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop processing this time is terminated while maintaining the special symbol special electric processing data = 2.

When the stop time has elapsed, when the number of time reductions> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction counter to update, when the number of time reductions = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared, and when the number of high probability times> 0, it is high. It is updated by subtracting 1 from the probability count counter, and when the high probability count = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

Then, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop-displayed special symbol is a jackpot special symbol. In the case of a jackpot special symbol, the time saving game flag, the high probability game flag, the time saving number counter, and the high probability number counter are cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric processing data = 3 are set. Then, preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the jackpot game processing, and the special symbol stop processing this time is completed.

On the other hand, in the case of a lost special symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to the special symbol special electric processing data = 0, and preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the special symbol memory determination processing, and this special symbol stop processing is performed. To finish.

In step S340, the main CPU 110a is for executing the first jackpot game, the second jackpot game, or the third jackpot game based on the type of jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data) set in step S310. Perform jackpot game processing.

Specifically, the opening time of the opening / closing member 51 according to the type of the jackpot game is set in the special game timer counter, and the drive data of the winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b is output to open the opening / closing member 51. At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

When a specified number of game balls win (win) during this opening, or when the opening time of the large winning opening elapses (round winning counter (C) = 10 or special game timer counter = 0), the large The output of the drive data of the winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b is stopped to close the opening / closing member 51. As a result, one round game is completed. Also, the counter value of the round winning counter (C) is cleared.

When the predetermined number of round games (4 times or 16 times in the present embodiment) is completed, the data stored in the round game number (R) storage area is cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 3 To the special figure special electric processing data = 4, prepare to move to the subroutine of the jackpot game end processing, and end the jackpot game processing this time.

In step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state, and also determines the gaming state of either the time-saving gaming state or the non-time-saving gaming state. Performs jackpot game end processing.

Specifically, based on the type of jackpot special symbol (stop symbol data) set in step S310, the setting of the high probability game flag, the setting of the high probability number of times, the setting of the time saving game flag, and the setting of the time saving number of times are performed. Then, the special figure special electric processing data = 4 is set to the special figure special electric processing data = 0, preparations are made to move to the subroutine of the special symbol memory determination processing, and the current jackpot game end processing is completed.

(Explanation of commands related to the production control board)
The types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing the types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130.

The "first special symbol storage designation command" indicates the first special symbol hold number (U1), and when the first special symbol hold number (U1) increases or decreases, it is stored in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. It is set and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "second special symbol memory designation command" indicates the number of reserved second special symbols (U2).
When the second special symbol hold number (U2) increases or decreases, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol memory designation command" and the "second special symbol memory designation command" may be collectively referred to as a "special symbol memory designation command".

The "effect symbol designation command" indicates the type (type) of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and is transmitted for the effect of the main RAM 110c when various special symbols are determined and the variable display of the special symbol is started. It is set in the data storage area and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

Since the type of the special symbol eventually determines the type of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game ends, the effect symbol designation command indicates the type of the jackpot and the game state after the jackpot end. It can be said that.

The "first special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 60, and the variation display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 60. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c and transmitted to the effect control board 130 when is started.

The "second special symbol variation pattern designation command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol on the second special symbol display 61, and the variation display of the special symbol on the second special symbol display 61. Is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c and transmitted to the effect control board 130 when is started.

In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol variation pattern designation command" and the "second special symbol variation pattern designation command" may be collectively referred to as a "variation pattern designation command".

The "special symbol confirmation command" indicates that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed, and the main RAM 110c is used when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61. It is set in the effect transmission data storage area and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "normal symbol confirmation command" indicates that the normal symbol has been stopped and displayed, and is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62, and the effect is produced. It is transmitted to the control board 130.

The "starting opening winning designation command" is for notifying the effect control board 130 of the result of the jackpot determination (lottery) in advance, and the game ball wins in the first starting opening 45 or the second starting opening 47. At that time, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "big hit opening designation command" indicates that the big hit game (special game) starts, and is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when various big hit games start, and is set on the production control board. It is transmitted to 130.

The "round designation command" indicates the number of rounds of the jackpot game, is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when the round game of the jackpot game is started, and is transmitted to the production control board 130. ..

The "big hit ending designation command" indicates that the big hit game ends, and is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when various big hit games end, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130. NS.

The "ordinary symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of ordinary symbol reservations (G1), and stores transmission data for production of the main RAM 110c when the value stored in the ordinary symbol reservation number (G1) storage area increases or decreases. It is set in the area and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "normal symbol designation command" indicates the type of the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 62, and when various normal symbols are determined and the variable display of the normal symbol is started, the main RAM 110c It is set in the effect transmission data storage area and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "normal symbol fluctuation designation command" indicates the fluctuation time of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 62, and is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started. , Is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "hit opening designation command" indicates that the hit game (auxiliary game) is started, and is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when the hit game is started, and the effect control board 130. Will be sent to.

The "hit ending designation command" indicates that various auxiliary games are completed, and when the hit game is completed, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c and transmitted to the effect control board 130. NS.

The "game state designation command" indicates whether or not the game is in the time-saving game state and whether or not the game is in the high-probability game state. Time) and at the end of the jackpot, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "power-on designation command" and the "power recovery designation command" indicate whether or not the power-on to the gaming machine 1 involves the initialization of the main RAM 110c, and the power is supplied to the gaming machine 1. When the main RAM 110c is turned on, the presence / absence of initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power-on designation command corresponding to the gaming state, or the power recovery designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "customer waiting state specification command" indicates that the customer waiting state has been entered in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol is not performed, and is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c when the customer waiting state is entered. And transmitted to the effect control board 130.

The "error designation command" indicates that an error has occurred in the game machine 1 and the type of error, and when the occurrence of magnetic abnormality or radio wave abnormality is determined by the above-mentioned magnetic / radio wave abnormality determination process, When the occurrence of abnormal winning is determined by the above-mentioned winning confirmation detection switch input processing, the occurrence of illegal winning is determined by the above-mentioned large winning opening detection switch input processing or the above-mentioned second starting opening detection switch input processing. Occasionally, it is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c and transmitted to the effect control board 130.

Further, even when the game board mounting frame 3 or the glass frame 4 is opened, the lower tray 12 is full, or the payout abnormality is detected in the payout control board 120, the payout RAM 121c is set in the production transmission data storage area, and the effect control board is set. It is transmitted to 130.

The "error cancellation designation command" indicates that the error generated in the gaming machine 1 has been resolved, and is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c or the payout RAM 121c when the resolution of various abnormalities is detected. And transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Main processing of the production control unit)
Next, the main process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the effect control unit 130 m.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the sub CPU 130a, and the sub CPU 130a performs the following main processing.

In step E10, the sub CPU 130a sets interrupt prohibition that prohibits timer interruption, and performs initialization processing in step E20. Specifically, when the power is turned on, the main processing program is read from the sub ROM 130b, the flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 130c are initialized, and processing such as initial setting is performed.

In step E30, the sub CPU 130a sets an interrupt permission that permits timer interruption, and in step E40, performs a sub random number update process. Specifically, a process of updating various random value values stored in the sub RAM 130c is performed. After that, the process of step E40 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E100, the sub CPU 130a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 130a to the stack area, and in step E120, performs the timer update process. In this timer update process, the sub CPU 130a performs a process of updating various timers.

The sub CPU 130a performs the input control process in step E130. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches such as the effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a, and if there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed.

The sub CPU 130a performs a command analysis process in step E150. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not various commands have been transmitted from the main control board 110 and storing the received commands in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c when various commands have been transmitted is performed. conduct.

The sub CPU 130a performs a power-on process in step E200. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power-on designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub-RAM 130c, and if it is received, a process for performing a power-on notification is performed. More specifically, a power-on notification command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display the power-on screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). The power-on sound is output from the audio output device 9.

The sub CPU 130a performs a power failure recovery process in step E250. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power recovery designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, a process for performing a power failure recovery notification is performed. More specifically, a power restoration notification command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display the power restoration screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). A power restoration sound is output from the audio output device 9. note that,

In step E300, the sub CPU 130a performs the customer waiting effect processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting state specification command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, a process for performing a customer waiting demo effect after a lapse of a predetermined time is performed. conduct. More specifically, a customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 to display the customer waiting demo screen on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). , A customer waiting demo sound is output from the voice output device 9. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The sub CPU 130a performs the game state update process in step E350. Specifically, the process of referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c to determine whether or not the game state specification command is being received, and updating the game state information stored in the sub RAM 130c when the command is being received is performed. conduct.

The sub CPU 130a performs the hold information update process in step E400. Specifically, the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c is referred to to determine whether or not a special symbol storage designation command or a normal symbol storage designation command is being received, and if so, it is stored in the sub RAM 130c. 1 Performs a process of updating the number of special symbol reservations, the number of second special symbol reservations, the number of ordinary symbol reservations, and the like.

In step E500, the sub CPU 130a performs a look-ahead effect processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the start opening winning designation command or the fluctuation pattern designation command is received by referring to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, and if it is received, the icon changes as a look-ahead effect. Performs processing related to production, continuous notice production, and lamp change production. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

The "icon change effect" is a kind of look-ahead advance notice effect that makes the player expect the jackpot game to be executed by changing the hold icon and the display mode of the icon. In the present embodiment, the icon change effect for the hold icon may be referred to as "hold icon change effect", and the icon change effect for the icon may be referred to as "the icon change effect".

The "continuous notice effect" is a kind of look-ahead advance notice effect that makes a player expect a jackpot game to be executed by executing a predetermined effect over one or a plurality of variable effects.
The "ramp change effect" is a kind of look-ahead advance notice effect that makes the player expect the jackpot game to be executed by changing the light emitting mode of the winning opening lamp over one or a plurality of variable effects.

In step E600, the sub CPU 130a performs the special figure special electric effect effect processing. Specifically, the effect symbol designation command, the special symbol variation pattern designation command, the special symbol confirmation command, the jackpot opening designation command, the round designation command, the jackpot ending designation command, etc., with reference to the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c, etc. Is received, and if it is received, a process for executing an effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

In step E800, the sub CPU 130a performs the Fuzu Fuden effect processing. Specifically, whether or not the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c is used to receive the normal figure designation command, the normal figure variation designation command, the normal symbol confirmation command, the hit opening designation command, the hit ending designation command, and the like. It is determined whether or not the command is received, and when the command is received, a process for executing the effect corresponding to the received command is performed.

The sub CPU 130a performs error notification processing in step E850. Specifically, the reception buffer of the sub RAM 130c is referred to to determine whether or not an error specification command or an error release specification command is being received, and if so, an error notification effect corresponding to the received error specification command is produced. Is performed, and the process for ending the error notification effect corresponding to the received error release specification command is performed.

The sub CPU 130a performs the output control process in step E900. Specifically, it performs processing such as outputting a signal such as predetermined data and transmitting various commands stored in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 130c to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150. ..

In step E950, the sub CPU 130a returns the information saved in step E100 to the register of the sub CPU 130a, and ends the timer interrupt process this time.

(Customer waiting production processing of the production control unit)
The customer waiting effect processing of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a customer waiting effect process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E300-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the customer waiting state designation command is received from the main control board 110. If the customer waiting state specification command has not been received, the process is moved to step E300-4, and if the customer waiting state specification command has been received, in step E300-2 until the start of the customer waiting demo production. Select the demo waiting time determination table (see FIG. 13) for determining the waiting time of. The details of the demo waiting time determination table will be described later.

In step E300-3, the sub CPU 130a determines the demo standby time and sets it in the demo standby timer. Specifically, referring to the demo waiting time determination table shown in FIG. 13, one demo waiting time is determined from a plurality of demo waiting times based on the current gaming state and the current state.

In step E300-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the demo is waiting. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the demo standby timer is set. If the demo is not waiting, the customer waiting effect processing is terminated assuming that the customer waiting demo effect is not executed. If the demo is waiting, the demo standby timer is updated by -1 in step E300-5. ..

In step E300-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the demo standby timer = 0. If the demo standby timer is not 0, the customer waiting demo effect is not executed yet, and the customer waiting effect process is terminated. If the demo standby timer is 0, the customer waiting demo effect is produced in step E300-7. The command is set in the transmission buffer, and the customer waiting effect processing this time is completed. As a result, the customer waiting demo effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the customer waiting demo effect that appeals to the player to execute the game is executed.

(Demo waiting time determination table)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a demo waiting time determination table that is referred to when determining the waiting time until the start of the customer waiting demo effect.

In FIG. 13, the demo waiting time determination table is associated with the game state, the current state, and the selected demo waiting time. Four types of demo waiting times of 30 seconds to 70 seconds are set for the demo waiting time in the normal game state, and four types of demo waiting times of 35 seconds to 75 seconds are set for the demo waiting time in the specific game state. Is set.

The first feature of the demo standby time determination table shown in FIG. 13 is the demo standby time after the effect symbol is statically displayed on the image display device immediately after the power is turned on, and the effect symbol on the image display device immediately after the power is restored. The demo waiting time after the display is static, the demo waiting time after the variable display of the production symbol is finished (the fluctuation time has elapsed) and the production symbol is still displayed, and the production symbol after the customer waiting demo production is finished. There is a difference from the demo waiting time after is displayed statically. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the current state, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The second feature of the demo standby time determination table shown in FIG. 13 is that the variation display of the effect symbol ends (variates) rather than the demo standby time after the effect symbol is statically displayed on the image display device immediately after the power is turned on. The point is that the demo waiting time after the production symbol is statically displayed after (time has passed) is longer. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the high or low possibility that the player is playing, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The third feature of the demo standby time determination table shown in FIG. 13 is that the power is restored rather than the demo standby time after the variation display of the effect symbol is completed (the variation time has elapsed) and the effect symbol is statically displayed. Immediately after that, the demonstration waiting time after the effect symbol is statically displayed on the image display device is longer. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the high or low possibility that the player is playing, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The fourth feature of the demo standby time determination table shown in FIG. 13 is that the effect is displayed on the image display device immediately after the power is restored, rather than the demo standby time after the effect symbol is statically displayed on the image display device immediately after the power is turned on. The point is that the demo waiting time after the symbol is statically displayed is longer. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the high or low possibility that the player is playing, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The fifth feature of the demo waiting time determination table shown in FIG. 13 is that the demo waiting time after the effect symbol is statically displayed after the customer waiting demo effect is completed is the shortest. By doing so, it is possible to effectively enhance the appealing power to the game to the player, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

The sixth feature of the demo waiting time determination table shown in FIG. 13 is that each demo waiting time in a specific gaming state (low probability time short game state, high probability time short game state) is more than each demo waiting time in the normal gaming state. Has a longer point. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect at an appropriate time according to the high or low possibility that the player is playing, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

(Look-ahead production processing of the production control unit)
A look-ahead effect processing of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a look-ahead system effect process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E510, the sub CPU 130a performs an icon change effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the icon change effect, the effect mode of the icon change effect, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step E520, the sub CPU 130a executes an icon change effect determined to be executed in the icon change effect determination process (changes the already displayed hold icon or the display mode of the icon). Perform update processing. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step E530, the sub CPU 130a performs a continuous advance notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice effect, the effect mode of the continuous advance notice effect, and the like. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

In step E540, the sub CPU 130a performs the continuous advance notice effect execution process for executing the continuous advance notice effect determined to be executed in the continuous advance notice effect determination process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step E550, the sub CPU 130a performs the lamp change effect execution process for executing the lamp change effect (turning on the winning opening lamp NR so that the light emitting mode corresponds to the icon whose display mode has changed), and this time. The look-ahead production process ends. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

(Icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit)
The icon change effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E510-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a start port winning designation command has been received from the main control board 110. When the start opening prize designation command is received, the process is moved to step E510-2, and when the start opening prize designation command is not received, the icon change effect determination process this time is terminated.

In step E510-2, the sub CPU 130a refers to the received start opening winning designation command, and grasps whether or not it is a big hit, the type of the big hit game, and the effect content (scheduled variation pattern).

In step E510-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the present is the feasible period of the icon change effect. If it is the feasible period of the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-4, and if it is not the feasible period of the icon change effect, the process is transferred to step E510-8.

The "executable period of the icon change effect" is a case where the jackpot game is not being executed, the icon change effect is not being executed, or the icon change effect is not scheduled to be executed. It should be noted that one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided. Further, when the received start opening winning designation command is based on the winning of the first starting opening 45, it means that the game is in the normal game state, and the received starting opening winning designation command is used to win the winning of the second starting opening 47. If it is based on the above, it may be provided that it is in a specific gaming state (low-accuracy time-shortening gaming state, high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state) or the like.

In step E510-4, the sub CPU 130a has all the pre-determination results of the advance hold (hold memory corresponding to the start opening winning designation command received earlier) equal to or less than the normal reach, that is, all the advance determination results of the advance hold are normally changed. Judge whether it is shortened fluctuation or normal reach. If all are below normal reach, the process is transferred to step E510-5, and if all are not below normal reach, the process is transferred to step E510-8.

In step E510-5, the sub CPU 130a acquires an icon display mode determining random number value for determining the final display mode of the icon to be additionally displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), and in step E510-6. , Select the icon final display mode determination table (see FIG. 16) for determining the icon final display mode. The details of the icon final display mode determination table will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon final display mode in step E510-7. Specifically, the sub CPU 130a refers to the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 16, and is based on the scheduled variation pattern indicated by the start opening winning designation command and the selection rate (%) of each icon final display mode. , One icon final display mode is determined from a plurality of icon final display modes.

In step E510-8, the sub CPU 130a determines a normal icon (CD icon), which is a normal display mode, as the icon final display mode.

In step E510-9, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the determined icon final display mode is the display mode (special icon) for executing the icon change effect. If the display mode is such that the icon change effect is executed, the process is transferred to step E510-10, and if the display mode is not such that the icon change effect is executed, the process is transferred to step E510-13.

In step E510-10, the sub CPU 130a selects a change scenario determination table (see FIG. 17) for determining a change scenario of the icon change effect. The details of the change scenario determination table will be described later. This change scenario shows the transition of the display mode from the appearance of the hold icon to the disappearance of the hold icon.

In step E510-11, the sub CPU 130a determines the change scenario and sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c. Specifically, referring to the change scenario determination table shown in FIG. 17, based on the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the selection rate (%) of each change scenario. Then, one change scenario is determined from a plurality of change scenarios.

In step E510-12, the sub CPU 130a identifies the winning icon, which is the icon display mode first displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) from the determined change scenario, and the icon of the winning icon. The display command is set in the transmission buffer, and the icon change effect determination process this time is completed. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display / sound control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the hold icon of the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the winning icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Or a predetermined sound effect (first winning sound when displayed with a normal icon, second winning sound when displayed with a special icon) is output.

In step E510-13, the sub CPU 130a determines a non-change scenario in which the icon change effect is not executed, and sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c.

In step E510-14, the sub CPU 130a sets the icon display command of the normal icon in the transmission buffer, and ends the icon change effect determination process this time. As a result, the icon display command is transmitted to the display / sound control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the hold icon in the display mode corresponding to the icon display command of the normal icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). It will be displayed or a predetermined sound effect (first winning sound) will be output.

In the icon change effect determination process of the present embodiment, the icon change effect (hold icon change effect, the icon change effect) is executed when all the prior determination results of the advance hold are equal to or less than the normal reach. , The icon change effect may be executed when the advance determination result of the advance hold does not perform the reach effect, and the icon change effect may not be executed when the reach effect is performed. In this way, the display mode of the hold icon does not change during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is executed, and the hold icon is held during the variable effect corresponding to the advance hold in which the reach effect is not executed. The display mode of the above is changed, the reach effect is not hindered by the icon change effect, and the fun of the game can be improved.

Further, even if the pre-judgment result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect, the icon change effect may be executed, but the pre-determination result of the advance hold includes the one that performs the reach effect. The icon change effect may be more easily executed (executed at a higher rate) when there is no icon change effect than when the reach effect is included.

(Icon final display mode determination table)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an icon final display mode determination table that is referred to when determining the icon final display mode.

The icon final display mode determination table is associated with the scheduled variation pattern indicated by the start opening winning designation command, the selection rate (%) of each icon final display mode, and the selected icon final display mode.

The final display mode of the icon includes a CD icon as a normal icon, a blue character icon as a special icon suggesting that there is a possibility of becoming a big hit (a big hit game is executed), a red character icon, and a rainbow character. The icon is set.

The jackpot winning expectation for the special icon is higher in the order of (CD icon <) blue character icon <red character icon <rainbow character icon, and the rainbow character icon is an icon that is confirmed to be a jackpot. ..

Here, as a main feature of the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 16, the selection rate of the icon final display mode is changed according to the planned variation pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the planned fluctuation pattern is SP reach or SPSP reach, the ratio of special icons is higher than when the planned fluctuation pattern is normal fluctuation, shortened fluctuation, or normal reach where the scheduled fluctuation pattern is not reach. It is supposed to be selected.

In the icon final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 16, when a big hit occurs, the normal icon (CD icon) is not selected as the icon final display mode, but it may be selected. ..

(Change scenario determination table)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a change scenario determination table that is referred to when determining a change scenario.

The change scenario determination table is associated with the icon final display mode, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the selection rate (%) of each change scenario, and the selected change scenario. For reference, the preliminary fluctuations in each change scenario and the update mode of the icon in the fluctuations are described.

"Advance fluctuation" is a fluctuation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure judgment information stored before the special figure judgment information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command. , "The fluctuation" is a fluctuation display (variation effect) executed based on the special figure determination information corresponding to the newly received start opening winning designation command.

In the change scenario, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the prior change (the hold icon change effect is not executed), but changes during the execution of the change (the icon change effect is executed). The scenario (for example, scenario 01, etc.) and the icon display mode change during the execution of the pre-variation (hold icon change effect is executed), but do not change during the execution of the change (the icon change effect). A scenario (for example, scenario 02, etc.) that is not executed, and an icon display mode that changes during the execution of the pre-variation and the execution of the variation (holding icon change effect and the icon change effect are executed). ) A scenario (for example, scenario 15 or the like) is set.

In the change scenario determination table of the present embodiment, a scenario for changing the display mode of the icon is determined regardless of whether or not the reach effect (which may be a reach other than the normal reach) is executed in the prior variation. However, the display mode of the icon is changed by the change scenario determination table with the judgment factor as to whether or not the reach effect that suggests that the jackpot game may be executed in the advance fluctuation is executed. You may decide the scenario to be made. When such a change scenario determination table is used, the display mode of the icon does not change during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed, and the reach effect is not executed. It is advisable to set various scenarios so that the display mode changes. In addition, the icon display mode changes during the execution of the pre-variation in which the reach effect is executed and the pre-variation in which the reach effect is not executed. Various scenarios may be set so that the display mode of the icon changes at a higher rate during the execution of the pre-variation in which is not executed.

(Icon display mode update processing of the production control unit)
The icon display mode update process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an icon display mode update process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E520-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 110. When the variation pattern specification command is received, the process is moved to step E520-2, and when the variation pattern specification command is not received, the current icon display mode update process is terminated.

The sub CPU 130a refers to the icon change scenario stored in the look-ahead information storage area of the sub RAM 130c in step E520-2, and determines whether or not the icon change scenario is stored in step E520-3. .. If the icon change scenario is not memorized, the process is moved to step E520-10 assuming that power restoration has occurred in which the change scenario is cleared from the sub RAM 130c, and the icon change scenario is memorized. Moves the process to step E520-4.

In step E520-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is a hold icon that changes (updates) the display mode in the current variation effect. If there is a hold icon that changes the display mode, the process is moved to step E520-5, and if there is no hold icon that changes the display mode, the process is moved to step E520-8.

In step E520-5, the sub CPU 130a selects a change pattern determination table (see FIG. 19) for the hold icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the hold icon to be changed. The details of the change pattern determination table for the hold icon will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the hold icon change pattern in step E520-6. Specifically, referring to the change pattern determination table for the hold icon shown in FIG. 19, among the plurality of hold icon change patterns, based on the mode of the hold icon change in the current variation effect and the selection rate (%). Determines one hold icon change pattern from.

In step E520-7, the sub CPU 130a sets the change effect command according to the determined hold icon change pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the change effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the first image display device 70 according to the change timing according to the hold icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing. The display mode of the hold icon displayed on the (main liquid crystal display) may change, or a predetermined sound effect (change sound) may be output.

In step E520-8, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not there is the icon that changes (updates) the display mode. If there is the icon for changing the display mode, the process is moved to step E520-9, and if there is no icon for changing the display mode, the current icon display mode update process is terminated.

In step E520-9, the sub CPU 130a is selected from a plurality of change pattern determination tables for the icon for determining the change pattern (change mode) of the display mode of the icon to be changed in the current variation effect. A change pattern determination table (see FIGS. 20 and 21) for the icon according to the change stage in which the icon changes is selected. The details of the change pattern determination table for the icon according to the change stage will be described later.

In step E520-10, the sub CPU 130a is used for power failure to determine whether or not to execute the icon change effect as compensation for the icon change effect that may not be executed due to the occurrence of power restoration. The icon change pattern determination table (FIG. 22) is selected. The details of the icon change pattern determination table for power failure will be described later.

The sub CPU 130a determines the icon change pattern in step E520-11. Specifically, referring to the change pattern determination table for the selected icon, a plurality of the icons are based on the mode of the icon change in the current variation effect and the selection rate (%) of each icon change pattern. One icon change pattern is determined from the change patterns.

In step E520-12, the sub CPU 130a sets a change effect command corresponding to the determined icon change pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current icon display mode update process. As a result, the change effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the first image display device 70 corresponds to the change timing according to the icon change pattern and the change stage in the change timing. The display mode of the icon displayed on the (main liquid crystal display) may change, or a predetermined sound effect (changing sound) may be output.

As described above, according to the icon display mode update process shown in FIG. 18, when the power supply is restored during the execution of the icon change effect, the icon change effect is executed again in the variation effect started after the power restoration. There are now. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction associated with the end of the icon change effect due to the occurrence of power restoration, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, according to the icon display mode update process shown in FIG. 18, even when the icon change effect is executed again in the variation effect started after the power is restored, the icon change effect is produced based on the current variation pattern. By newly determining the mode, it is not executed from the continuation of the change scenario before power restoration (the stage suggested before the power supply was stopped). By doing so, it is possible to execute the icon change effect according to the content of the variable effect this time, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

If the power supply is restored during the execution of the icon change effect, the hold memory (special figure determination information) prior to the execution trigger of the icon change effect in the variation effect started after the power restoration is performed (the hold memory (special figure determination information)). The icon change effect may not be executed in the variation effect corresponding to the special figure determination information), and the icon change effect may be executed by the variation effect corresponding to the hold memory that triggered the execution of the icon change effect.

(Change pattern determination table for hold icon)
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a change pattern determination table for the hold icon that is referred to when determining the change pattern for the hold icon.

The change pattern determination table for the hold icon is associated with the mode of change of the hold icon in the current variation effect, the selection rate (%) of each hold icon change pattern, and the selected hold icon change pattern. For reference, the timing of occurrence of the change effect of the hold icon in each hold icon change pattern and the change stage are described.

The hold icon change pattern is a normal change pattern 01 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes with the output of a sound effect when the hold icon is shifted and displayed (at the start of fluctuation) according to the disappearance of the icon. Or, a normal change pattern 02 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes during fluctuation with the output of a sound effect, or an action effect that acts on the icon starting from the character as the character appears is performed to display the icon. The character action change pattern 01 whose mode changes and the change notification symbol indicating that the icon display mode changes as a result of the variation effect are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the action effect that acts on the hold icon starting from the change notification symbol. Is performed to change the display mode of the hold icon, and the symbol action change pattern 01 is set.

The timing of the change effect of the hold icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the change effect, and the effect symbol is when the change effect is started (at the start of the change), when the change effect is being executed (during change), and when the change effect is being executed (during change). There is a time when the 70a is temporarily stopped ((temporarily) stopped).

At the change stage of the hold icon, 1UP (for example, change from CD icon to blue character icon, change from blue character icon to red character icon) that changes the jackpot winning expectation to the display mode one step higher, and jackpot A 2UP (for example, a change from a CD icon to a red character icon) is set to change the winning expectation to a display mode that is two levels higher.

The timing for generating the change effect of the hold icon is the above three timings, but the timing is not limited to these timings, and other timings may be provided. For example, it may be provided that the variable effect is being executed (during fluctuation) until the reach is established, the normal reach is being executed, the SP (SPSP) reach is being executed, and the like.

(Change pattern determination table for the icon)
20 and 21 are diagrams showing a change pattern determination table for the icon that is referred to when determining the change pattern of the icon, and FIG. 20 is a diagram that changes the display mode of the icon by one step. It is a table referred to in the case, and FIG. 21 is a table referred to when the display mode of the icon is changed in two steps.

The change pattern determination table for the icon is associated with the mode of the icon change in the current variation effect, the selection rate (%) of each icon change pattern, and the selected icon change pattern. For reference, the timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon and the change stage in each icon change pattern are described.

The icon change pattern includes a normal change pattern 01 in which the display mode of the hold icon changes at the start of the fluctuation with the output of the sound effect, and a normal change in the display mode of the hold icon during the change with the output of the sound effect. A change pattern 02 and a character action change pattern 01 that changes the display mode of the icon by performing an action effect that acts on the icon starting from the character as the character appears are set.

The timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon is classified in relation to the progress state of the change effect, and the effect symbol is when the change effect is started (at the start of the change), when the change effect is being executed (during change), and when the change effect is being executed (during change). There is a time when the 70a is temporarily stopped ((temporarily) stopped).

At the change stage of the icon, 1UP (for example, change from CD icon to blue character icon, change from blue character icon to red character icon) that changes the jackpot winning expectation to the display mode one step higher, and jackpot 2UP (for example, a change from a CD icon to a red character icon, a change from a blue character icon to a rainbow character icon) is set to change the winning expectation to a display mode two levels higher.

In the change pattern determination table for the icon of the present embodiment, the symbol action change pattern 01 is not selected, but it may be possible to select it. For example, in the variation effect in which the pseudo continuous effect is performed, the change notification symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed when the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped before the pseudo variation is performed.

"Pseudo-continuous production" is a variable display of the production symbol multiple times for a jackpot judgment based on winning (ball winning) to one start port (first start port 45, second start port 47). In order to make it look as if This is a special aspect of the effect symbol variation display in which the re-variation display that starts the variation again after the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped is executed once or a plurality of times.

The timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon is the above-mentioned two timings, but the timing is not limited to these timings, and other timings may be provided. For example, it may be provided that the variable effect is being executed (during fluctuation) until the reach is established, the normal reach is being executed, the SP (SPSP) reach is being executed, and the like.

(The icon change pattern determination table for power failure)
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the icon change pattern determination table for power failure, which is referred to when determining the change pattern of the icon.

In the icon change pattern determination table for power failure, the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern specification command, the final display mode of the icon, the selection rate (%) of the icon change pattern, and the selected icon. The final display mode of the icon and the selected icon change pattern are associated with each other, and for reference, the timing of occurrence of the change effect of the icon in each icon change pattern and the change stage are described.

The icon change pattern, the change effect occurrence timing of the icon, and the change stage of the icon are the same as those described in the change pattern determination table for the icon described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted here. do.

(Relationship between hold icon display mode and change effect occurrence frequency)
FIG. 23A is a diagram showing the relationship between the display mode of the hold icon and the occurrence frequency of the change effect occurrence timing.

When the display mode of the hold icon changes to the blue character icon, the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command has a higher frequency of occurrence of the change effect than the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command. ing.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the blue character icon, the frequency of occurrence of the change effect is higher in the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command than in the frame update timing in response to the reception of the predetermined command. It's getting low.

That is, the hold icon is more when the icon change effect is executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command than when the icon change effect is executed at the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command. It can be said that the display mode of is easily changed to a blue character icon.

On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the red character icon, the frequency of occurrence of the change effect is higher in the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command than in the frame update timing in response to the reception of the predetermined command. It's getting higher.

In addition, when the display mode of the hold icon changes to the red character icon, the frequency of occurrence of the change effect is higher in the frame update timing according to the reception of the predetermined command than in the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command. It's getting low.

That is, the hold icon is more when the icon change effect is executed at the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command than when the icon change effect is executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command. It can be said that the display mode of is easily changed to a red character icon. The predetermined command is a start opening winning designation command or a variation pattern designation command.

Specifically, the change effect that occurs at the frame update timing in response to the reception of a predetermined command is that the game ball wins a prize at the start port (first start port 45, second start port 47) and a hold icon is displayed. It is a change effect (change effect at the time of winning) in which the hold icon is displayed as a special icon at the timing of the change, and the normal change pattern 01.
Further, the change effects that occur at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command are the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01.

Since the relationship between the hold icon display mode and the change effect occurrence frequency between the change effect occurrence timing is as described above, the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command is the predetermined command. Since the frequency of change effects that change to the red character icon, which has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the frame update timing according to the reception of, is high, the player can be made to pay attention to the change effect occurrence timing, and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible to make it.

In addition, since the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command occurs more frequently than the predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command, the change effect that changes to the blue character icon occurs, so that the variation effect is early. In addition, although it is difficult to change to a red character icon with a high expectation of winning a big hit, it is easy to change to a blue character icon, so it is possible to make the player pay attention to the subsequent fluctuation production and improve the interest of the game. It will be possible.

(Relationship between change effect type and change effect occurrence timing 1)
FIG. 23B is a diagram showing the relationship 1 of the change effect occurrence frequency between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence timing.

When the change effect occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command, the change effect occurs more frequently in the hold icon change effect than in the icon change effect.

Further, when the change effect occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command, the change effect occurs less frequently in the icon change effect than in the hold icon change effect.

Since the relationship between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence frequency is as described above, the hold icon is likely to change at an early stage of the change effect. It is possible to pull the expectation of the jackpot game of the person for a long period of time, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. The predetermined command is a start opening winning designation command or a variation pattern designation command.

(Relationship between change effect type and change effect occurrence timing 2)
FIG. 23C is a diagram showing the relationship 2 between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence timing and the change effect occurrence frequency 2.

When the change effect occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command, the change effect occurs more frequently in the icon change effect than in the hold icon change effect.

Further, when the change effect occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command, the change effect occurs less frequently in the hold icon change effect than in the icon change effect.

Since the relationship between the change effect type and the change effect occurrence frequency is as described above, the icon is likely to change at a later time of the change effect. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by pulling the expectation of the jackpot game of the person until the late period of the variable production.

(Relationship between icon display mode and notification sound when icon is generated (changed))
FIG. 23D is a diagram showing the relationship between the icon display mode and the notification sound when the icon is generated (changed).

When the CD icon is generated as the hold icon, the first generation notification sound is output as the notification sound when the icon is generated, and when the hold icon and the blue character icon are generated as the icon (when changed to), When the second generation notification sound (change notification sound) is output as the notification sound when the icon is generated (change), and the hold icon and the red character icon are generated (changed to) as the icon, the icon is generated (when it changes to). When the third generation notification sound (change notification sound) is output as the notification sound at the time of change) and the icon changes to the rainbow character icon, the fourth generation notification sound (change notification sound) is output as the notification sound when the icon changes. Is set to be output.

In the present embodiment, different notification sounds are set for each of the plurality of icon display modes (4 types), but the generated notification sound when the CD icon is generated, the blue character icon, and the red character icon. , And a change notification sound when the icon changes to a rainbow character icon, or when a CD icon is generated, the notification sound is not output, and only when the icon changes to any mode, the notification sound is output. It may be output. Further, for the rainbow character icon that is confirmed to be a big hit, a dedicated change notification sound may be provided to make three types.

(Continuous notice production decision processing of the production control unit)
The continuous advance notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a continuous advance notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E530-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a start port winning designation command has been received from the main control board 110. When the start opening prize designation command is received, the process is moved to step E530-2, and when the start opening prize designation command is not received, the continuous advance notice effect determination process of this time is ended.

In step E530-2, the sub CPU 130a refers to the received start opening winning designation command, and grasps whether or not it is a big hit, the type of the big hit game, and the effect content (scheduled variation pattern).

In step E530-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the present is the feasible period of the continuous advance notice effect. If it is the feasible period of the continuous notice effect, the process is moved to step E530-4, and if it is not the feasible period of the continuous notice effect, the process is moved to step E530-6 assuming that the continuous notice effect is not executed. ..

The "executable period of the continuous advance notice effect" is a case where the jackpot game is not being executed, the continuous advance notice effect is not being executed, or the continuous advance notice effect is not scheduled to be executed. It should be noted that one of the above three conditions or only two conditions may be provided. Further, when the received start opening winning designation command is based on the winning of the first starting opening 45, it means that the game is in the normal game state, and the received starting opening winning designation command is used to win the winning of the second starting opening 47. If it is based on the above, it may be provided that it is in a specific gaming state (low-accuracy time-shortening gaming state, high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state) or the like.

In step E530-4, the sub CPU 130a selects a advance notice scenario determination table (see FIG. 25) for determining the advance notice scenario of the continuous advance notice effect. The details of the advance notice scenario determination table will be described later. This notice scenario shows the transition of the notice effect over one or a plurality of variable effects.

In step E530-5, the sub CPU 130a determines the advance notice scenario, sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the continuous advance notice effect determination process this time. Specifically, referring to the notice scenario determination table shown in FIG. 25, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the type of the start opening prize designation command, and the selection rate (%) of each notice scenario can be determined. Based on this, one notice scenario is determined from a plurality of notice scenarios (including non-notice scenarios). The details of the advance notice scenario determination table will be described later.

In step E530-6, the sub CPU 130a determines a non-notification scenario in which the continuous advance notice effect is not executed, sets it in the look-ahead information storage area corresponding to the hold storage number counter of the sub RAM 130c, and ends the current continuous advance notice effect determination process. do.

(Notice scenario decision table)
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a notice scenario determination table that is referred to when determining a notice scenario for the continuous notice effect.

In the notice scenario determination table, the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the start opening prize designation command, the scheduled fluctuation pattern indicated by the start opening prize designation command, the selection rate (%) of each notice scenario, and the selected notice scenario Are associated with each other, and as a reference, the advance variation in each advance notice scenario and the effect mode of the advance notice effect in the change are described.

In the notice scenario, an effect image is displayed around the effect symbol 70a at the start of the variation effect. A non-notice scenario (for example, scenario 00) in which the advance notice effect is not executed, and an effect image around the effect symbol 70a at the start of the pre-variation. Is not displayed, but the effect image is displayed around the effect symbol 70a at the start of the fluctuation (for example, scenario 01), the effect is displayed around the effect symbol 70a at the start of the pre-variation, and at the start of the fluctuation. A scenario in which an image is displayed (for example, scenario 02, etc.) is set.

(Continuous notice production execution processing of the production control unit)
A continuous advance notice effect execution process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the continuous advance notice effect execution process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E540-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control board 110. When the variation pattern designation command is received, the process is moved to step E540-2, and when the variation pattern designation command is not received, the continuous advance notice effect execution process of this time is terminated.

In step E540-2, the sub CPU 130a refers to the advance notice scenario of the continuous advance notice effect stored in the look-ahead information storage area of the sub RAM 130c, and determines whether or not the advance notice scenario is stored in step E540-3. .. If the transfer notice scenario is memorized, the process is moved to step E540-4, and if the notice scenario is not memorized, the step is assumed that the power recovery has occurred in which the notice scenario is cleared from the sub RAM 130c. Process to E540-6.

In step E540-4, the sub CPU 130a determines a continuous advance notice pattern (effect mode) according to the notice scenario, and in step E540-5, sets a continuous notice effect command according to the determined continuous notice pattern in the transmission buffer. .. As a result, the continuous advance notice effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the continuous advance notice effect is executed according to the continuous advance notice pattern, and the effect symbol 70a is executed at the start of the variable effect. An effect image is displayed around the, or a predetermined sound effect is output.

In step E540-6, the sub CPU 130a determines an alternative advance notice pattern determination table for determining whether or not to execute the alternative advance notice effect as compensation for the continuous advance notice effect that may not be executed due to the occurrence of power restoration (FIG. 27) is selected to determine the notice pattern. Specifically, one alternative from a plurality of alternative advance notice patterns is made based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command and the selection rate (%) of each alternative advance notice pattern with reference to the selected alternative advance notice pattern determination table. Determine the notice pattern. The details of the alternative notice pattern determination table will be described later.

The "alternative notice effect" is an effect for compensating for a continuous advance notice effect that may not be executed due to the occurrence of power restoration (power cutoff), and is an effect for a plurality of mini characters having different jackpot expectations on the image display device. It is a kind of advance notice effect that makes the player expect the jackpot game to be executed by displaying either of them.

The sub CPU 130a determines in step E540-7 whether or not the determined alternative notice pattern executes the substitute notice effect. If the alternative notice effect is not executed, the continuous notice effect execution process is terminated as if the alternative notice effect is not executed, and if the alternative notice effect is executed, the alternative notice pattern is applied. The alternative advance notice effect command is set in the transmission buffer, and the continuous advance notice effect execution process is terminated. As a result, the alternative advance notice effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the alternative advance notice effect is executed according to the alternative advance notice pattern, and the mini character is displayed on the first image display device 70. Is displayed or a predetermined sound effect is output.

As described above, according to the continuous advance notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 26, when the power supply is restored (power cutoff) during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect, the continuous advance notice effect is restarted in the variable effect started after the power is restored. Instead, an alternative advance notice effect different from the continuous advance notice effect may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction associated with the end of the continuous advance notice effect due to the occurrence of power restoration (power interruption), and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Alternative notice pattern determination table)
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an alternative notice pattern determination table that is referred to when determining an alternative notice pattern.

The alternative advance notice pattern determination table is associated with the type of variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command, the selection rate (%) of each alternative advance notice pattern, and the alternative advance notice pattern to be selected. The effect mode in the pattern is described.

The alternative notice pattern includes pattern 00 in which the substitute notice effect is not executed, pattern 01 in which the mini character A is displayed on the image display device, pattern 02 in which the mini character B is displayed on the image display device, and mini character C is displayed on the image display device. Pattern 03 is set, and pattern 04 in which the mini character D is displayed on the image display device is set.

The expectation of winning a big hit for a mini character is higher in the order of mini character A <mini character B <mini character C <mini character D, and mini character D is a mini character that is confirmed to be a big hit.

The first feature of the alternative notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27 is that the change pattern with a high jackpot winning expectation is executed as an alternative notice effect rather than the fluctuation pattern with a low jackpot winning expectation. The point is that the pattern can be easily determined. By doing so, if there is a high possibility that the continuous advance notice effect was executed before the power restoration occurred, the alternative advance notice effect will be executed, and the dissatisfaction associated with the end of the continuous advance notice effect will be felt. It can be reduced and the interest of the game can be improved.

As the second feature of the alternative notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 27, the case where the variable effect corresponding to the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is executed is the trigger for executing the continuous notice effect. It is easier to determine the alternative notice pattern in which the alternative notice effect is executed than in the case where the variable effect corresponding to the hold that has not triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect prior to the hold is executed. By doing so, after the power is restored, it becomes easy to grasp which variable effect corresponds to the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

In addition, in the variable effect executed after the power is restored, it is decided whether or not to execute the jackpot notice effect (line notice effect, step-up notice effect) described later, so that the jackpot notice effect is executed. By making the probability higher than usual, the alternative notice effect may not be executed.

Even in this case, the case where the variable effect corresponding to the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect is executed is the trigger for executing the continuous notice effect before the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect. It is preferable that the jackpot notice effect is easier to be executed than when the variable effect corresponding to the hold that has not been set is executed. In this way, after the power is restored, it becomes easy to grasp which variable effect corresponds to the hold that triggered the execution of the continuous notice effect, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Lamp change effect execution process of the effect control unit)
The lamp change effect execution process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a lamp change effect execution process in the effect control unit 130 m.

In step E550-1, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the icon change scenario is stored in the look-ahead information storage area of the sub RAM 130c. If the icon change scenario is stored, the process is moved to step E550-2 assuming that the icon change effect is executed, and if the icon change scenario is not stored, the change scenario is stored from the sub RAM 130c. The process is moved to step E550-6 assuming that the power restoration that has been cleared has occurred.

In step E550-2, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is the icon change timing. If it is the icon change timing, the process is moved to step E550-3, and if it is not the icon change timing, the current lamp change effect execution process is terminated.

In step E550-3, the sub CPU 130a sets a lamp effect command corresponding to the color after the icon change in the transmission buffer. As a result, the lamp effect command is transmitted to the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the lamp change effect is executed by changing the light emission mode (emission color, lighting / blinking) of the winning port lamp NR in response to the color change of the icon. Will be done.

In step E550-4, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the lamp changing flag indicating that the lamp change effect is being executed is set in the sub RAM 130c. If the lamp changing flag is set, the current lamp change effect execution process is terminated, and if the lamp changing flag is not set, the lamp changing flag is set and the current lamp change effect is produced. End the execution process.

In step E550-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the lamp changing flag is set in the sub RAM 130c. If the lamp changing flag is set, the process is moved to step E550-7, and if the lamp changing flag is not set, the current lamp change effect execution process is terminated.

In step E550-7, the sub CPU 130a clears the lamp changing flag set in the sub RAM 130c, sets the lamp effect end command in the transmission buffer in step E550-8, and performs the lamp change effect execution process this time. finish. As a result, the lamp effect command is transmitted to the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the lamp change effect that has been executed ends.

As described above, according to the lamp change effect execution process shown in FIG. 28, the lamp change mode (emission color, lighting / blinking) of the winning port lamp NR is changed in response to the icon change in the icon change effect. It is designed to perform production. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by the synergistic effect with the icon change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the lamp change effect execution process shown in FIG. 28, unlike the icon change effect and the continuous advance notice effect, even if the power is restored during the execution of the lamp change effect, the lamp change effect is executed again. It is designed not to do or perform an alternative notice effect. By doing so, it is possible to secure the rarity of the lamp change effect while reducing the control burden, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

When the power supply is restored as in the icon change effect, the lamp change effect may be executed again in the variation effect started after the power supply is restored. In this case, it is advisable to execute the lamp change effect so as to correspond to the icon change effect that is started after the power is restored.

In addition, instead of executing the lamp change effect in response to the icon change effect, the final light emission mode of the winning opening lamp NR, the light emission scenario from the prior fluctuation to the change, etc. are determined by lottery and the lamp change effect is executed. You may do so.

(Big hit notice production decision processing of the production control unit)
The jackpot notice effect determination process of the effect control unit 130 m will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the jackpot advance notice effect determination process in the effect control unit 130 m, and this process determines the variation effect pattern determination process (variation effect pattern determination command based on the variation pattern designation command) in the above-mentioned special figure special electric effect effect process. It is executed after the process to be performed).

The sub CPU 130a refers to the variation effect pattern executed in the current variation effect in step E650-1, and makes the player expect the jackpot game to be executed in step E650-2. The jackpot notice determination table (see FIG. 30) for determining the above is selected, and the advance notice pattern is determined. Specifically, referring to the jackpot notice determination table shown in FIG. 30, a plurality of notice patterns (non-notice patterns) are based on the jackpot lottery result, the type of variable effect pattern, and the selection rate (%) of each notice pattern. (Including), one notice pattern is determined. The details of the jackpot notice decision table will be described later.

In step E650-3, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not it is a warning pattern for executing the dialogue warning effect. If it is a notice pattern for executing the dialogue notice effect, the process is moved to step E650-4, and if it is not a notice pattern for executing the dialogue notice effect, the process is moved to step E650-6.

The "speech notice effect" is a voice output device in which a dialogue image suggesting a jackpot expectation is displayed on the image display device in response to the operation of the effect button 17 during the valid period that occurs during the fluctuation effect. It is a kind of jackpot notice production in which the sound corresponding to the dialogue image is output from 9. Specifically, the dialogue with a relatively high expectation is displayed when the jackpot game is executed (the jackpot expectation is high) than when the jackpot game is not executed. When a line with a relatively high degree of expectation is displayed, the effect button 17 vibrates for, for example, only one second.

In step E650-4, the sub CPU 130a selects a serif pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a serif pattern in the serif notice effect, and determines the serif pattern. Specifically, referring to the dialogue pattern determination table, one dialogue pattern is selected from a plurality of dialogue patterns based on the jackpot lottery result, the type of variable effect pattern, and the selection rate (%) of each dialogue pattern. decide.

In step E650-5, the sub CPU 130a sets the dialogue advance notice effect command corresponding to the dialogue pattern in the transmission buffer. As a result, the dialogue advance notice effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the dialogue advance notice effect according to the dialogue pattern is executed, and the dialogue image is displayed on the first image display device 70. Is displayed, or the sound corresponding to the dialogue image is output from the sound output device 9.

In step E650-6, the sub CPU 130a determines whether or not the advance notice pattern is such that the step-up notice effect is executed. If it is a notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect, the process is moved to step E650-7, and if it is not a notice pattern for executing the step-up notice effect, the current jackpot notice effect determination process is terminated.

"Step-up notice effect" is a jackpot advance notice effect in which step effects are executed in a predetermined order until any of a plurality of steps (stages) from the first step (first stage) to the final step (final stage). It is a kind. Specifically, more step effects are more likely to be executed when the jackpot game is executed (higher expectation of the jackpot) than when the jackpot game is not executed.

In step E650-7, the sub CPU 130a selects a step-up pattern determination table (not shown) for determining the step-up pattern in the step-up notice effect, and determines the step-up pattern. Specifically, one of a plurality of step-up patterns is selected based on the jackpot lottery result, the type of variable effect pattern, and the selection rate (%) of each step-up pattern with reference to the step-up pattern determination table. Determine the step-up pattern.

In step E650-8, the sub CPU 130a sets the step-up advance notice effect command according to the step-up pattern in the transmission buffer, and ends the current jackpot advance notice effect determination process. As a result, the step-up notice effect command is transmitted to the display / voice control unit 140 and the lamp / drive control unit 150, and the step-up notice effect according to the step-up pattern is executed, and the first image display device 70 A step image is displayed on the screen, or a sound effect corresponding to the step image is output from the voice output device 9.

(Big hit notice pattern determination table)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a jackpot notice effect determination process referred to when determining a notice pattern for the jackpot notice effect.

The jackpot notice determination table is associated with the jackpot lottery result, the type of variable effect pattern, the selection rate (%) of each notice pattern, and the selected notice pattern.

The notice pattern includes a notice pattern without a notice, a notice pattern in which the dialogue notice effect is executed, and a notice pattern in which the step-up notice effect is executed. The expectation of winning a big hit is higher when the up notice effect is executed.

(Main processing of the overall control unit)
The main process of the integrated control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the integrated control unit 141.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the control CPU 142, and the control CPU 142 performs the following main processing.

First, the integrated CPU 142 sets interrupt prohibition that prohibits timer interrupt in step T1, and performs initialization processing in step T2. Specifically, the main processing program is read from the centralized ROM 143, the flags and the like stored in the centralized RAM 144 are initialized, and processing such as initial setting is performed.

In step T3, the centralized CPU 142 sets interrupt permission for permitting timer interrupts, and in step T4, determines whether or not an effect instruction command is received from the effect control unit 130 m with reference to the receive buffer of the integrated RAM 144. If it is determined and not received, the process is moved to step T7, and if it is received, the animation pattern is determined and set from the type of animation group corresponding to the received production instruction command in step T5. Performs animation pattern setting processing.

Examples of the effect instruction command include a customer waiting effect command, an icon display command, a change effect command, a variable effect pattern command, a symbol stop pattern command, an opening effect pattern command, a round effect pattern command, and an ending effect pattern command.

The animation group is the type of object that constitutes the production image, the scene (timing) and weight frame (display time) at which the production image is displayed, the target data (sprite image identification number, transfer source address, etc.), One or more animation patterns that are information that specifies (designates) parameters (display position of sprite image, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, information that specifies the image display device that displays the production image, etc. are bundled. It is a group formed by being done.

The types of animation groups include, for example, an effect symbol group for displaying the animation of the effect symbol 70a, an icon group for displaying the hold icon and the animation of the icon, and a variable effect animation such as a background and a character. Examples include a variable effect group, a notice effect group for displaying an animation such as a notice, and a special game effect group for displaying an animation of a special game effect.

In step T6, the general CPU 142 performs a sound setting process of determining and setting a sound pattern from a type of sound group corresponding to the received effect instruction command, and in step T7, updates the effect image to be displayed on the image display device. It is determined whether or not there is a frame switching flag indicating that it is the frame update timing (drawing a new effect image), and if there is no frame switching flag, the process is moved to step T4 and the frame switching flag is set. If there is, the frame switching flag is cleared in step T8.

In step T9, the control CPU 142 generates a display list composed of drawing control command groups, and performs display list generation / output processing for outputting the generated display list to the image control unit 145 (VDP).

Here, the display list is image shaping information for molding an effect image to be displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display), and is one unit. Alternatively, it is generated for each frame of a plurality of units (frame update timing), and in the present embodiment, the display list is generated for each frame.

Specifically, since the animation scene information (address) is updated for each animation pattern set in the animation control process described later, a drawing control command is set for each set animation pattern according to the contents of the animation scene information. A display list for one frame corresponding to the current number of frames is generated. The drawing control commands are sequentially set from the animation pattern of the animation group having the lowest priority to the animation pattern of the animation group having the highest priority according to the priority (drawing order) set to the animation group to which each animation pattern belongs. However, the reverse is also possible.

In step T10, the control CPU 142 performs drawing command processing for instructing the image control unit 145 (VDP) to draw an effect image based on the output list. By performing this drawing command processing, the image control unit 145 (VDP) draws the effect image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and draws the effect image drawn in the display frame buffer into the first image display device. A process of displaying on the 70 (main liquid crystal) and the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) is performed.

In step T11, the general CPU 142 generates a sound list composed of sound control command groups, and performs sound list generation / output processing for outputting the generated sound list to the voice control unit 148.

Here, the sound list is audio output information for designating sounds (BGM, sound effects, etc.) such as audio data and music data to be output from the audio output device 9, and is used when outputting a new sound. It is generated based on the drawing frame.

In step T12, the control CPU 142 performs a sound output command process for instructing the voice control unit 148 to output a sound based on the sound list output. By performing this sound output command processing, the voice control unit 148 outputs a sound based on the sound list from the voice output device 9.

Therefore, various sounds are started to be output from the audio output device 9 so as to be synchronized (synchronized) with the frame update timing by the image control unit 145 (VDP), and are synchronized (synchronized) with the frame update timing. The output from the audio output device 9 is terminated.

The audio output device 9 starts outputting various sounds so as to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing, but the audio output device 9 outputs various sounds so as not to synchronize (synchronize) with the frame update timing. May be stopped and vice versa.

In step T13, the general CPU 142 performs animation control processing for updating animation scene information (address) for each set animation pattern in preparation for creating a display list for the next frame, and then performs processing in step T4. After that, the processes from step T4 to step T13 are repeated so as to loop.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 141, and this process is executed by receiving an effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m.

In step T20, the control CPU 142 performs a command reception process for receiving the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m. Specifically, a process of storing the effect instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 130 m in the reception buffer of the control RAM 144 is performed, and the command reception interrupt process this time is completed.

(V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit)
The V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 141 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the V-blank interrupt processing of the general control unit 141, and the V-blank interrupt processing ends the display of the effect image for one frame from the image control unit 145 (VDP) (1/30). It is executed every time a V blank signal transmitted every second (second = about 33 ms) is received (1/30 second = about 33 ms).

In step T30, the general CPU 142 performs counter update processing for updating (for example, adding “1”) a predetermined number of various counters (scene switching counter, wait frame counter, frame counter, etc.), and in step T31, the image control unit 145 ( A frame buffer switching command process for instructing the VDP) to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM 147 is performed.

As a result, each time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 second (about 33 ms), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area become the "drawing frame buffer" and the "display frame buffer". It will switch alternately to and.

In step T32, the general CPU 142 sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. Since this frame switching flag is referred to in step T7, the processes of steps T8 to T13 are executed every time the V blank interrupt process is executed (frame update timing).

(Timing chart of change effect at the time of winning)
34 and 35 are timing charts showing various timings when the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed (changed to) by the blue character icon when the game ball is won in the first start port 45.

The timing of T1 is the timing of the 280th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed. At this timing, drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing in the middle of the 280th frame after the variation effect is started. At this timing, a start opening winning designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control unit 130m based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 45.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 281st frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, it is decided to display the display mode of the first hold icon with the blue character icon at the time of winning, but the blue character icon is not displayed on the image display device, and the sound output device 9 gives the second generation notification sound. Output is not started either.

Further, at the timing of T3, drawing of image data c (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the data b on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen b is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 282nd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data c drawn in the second frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen c (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound is started from the voice output device 9. .. The timing of T4 corresponds to the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 283rd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, the normal fluctuation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound from the voice output device 9 is continued. NS.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 284th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer The display on the image display device is started, the normal fluctuation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound from the voice output device 9 is continued. NS.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 296th frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image of the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen g (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 297th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, the output of the second generation notification sound that had been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped. Further, the drawing of the image data i (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image display device of the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer is started. The display on the image is started, and the normal variation effect display screen h (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 298th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, the drawing of the image data j (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the device is started, and the image display device is in a state in which the normal variation effect display screen i (blue character icon display) is displayed.

In this way, the sound output device 9 starts outputting the second generation notification sound in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing in which the blue character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Compared to the case where the frame update timing between the display of the blue character icon and the output of the second generation notification sound is different, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of discomfort and improve the enjoyment of the game. It becomes possible to make it.

In addition, while the output of the second generation notification sound was started in accordance with the frame update timing when the blue character icon is displayed (synchronically), the blue character icon is deleted and the second generation notification sound is output. Since the frame update timing is different from the stop of, the output of the second generation notification sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing of deleting the blue character icon, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

(Example of production change at the time of winning)
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in which the display mode of the first hold icon is displayed (changed to) by the blue character icon when the game ball is won in the first start port 45.

As shown in FIG. 36 (a), the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed in a state where the first hold icon and the second hold icon are not displayed, that is, in a state where no hold memory is stored. Normally, a variable effect is executed.

Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 45, a start port prize designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control unit 130 m, and the icon change effect determination process is executed, and as a change scenario. It is assumed that "scenario 02" (display mode of the first hold icon is displayed by a blue character icon at the time of winning) is determined.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 36B, the first holding icon (blue character) is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 of the first holding icon display area 70B in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 45. Icon) H11 is displayed, and the second generation notification sound is output from the voice output device 9 for 0.5 seconds.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), stop display is performed in a combination (here, “234”) indicating that the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed is lost, and is displayed in the icon display area 70C. The icon (CD icon) TH that has been displayed is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (blue character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted to the icon display area 70C. Will be done.

After that, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), the effect symbol 70a of "2" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, and the central variable display area. A reach effect is executed in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (f), when the effect symbol 70a of "3" is stopped and displayed in the central variation display area, the reach effect ends and the variation display ends. Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (blue character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

Although not shown, BGM, sound effects, and the like are output from the voice output device 9 during the fluctuation effect. The same applies to the following FIGS. 39, 42, 43, 46, and 47.

(Timing chart of normal change pattern 01)
37 and 38 show timings when the normal change pattern 01 is determined as the hold icon change pattern in the icon display mode update process and the display mode of the first hold icon is changed to the blue character icon. It is a chart.

The timing of T1 is the timing of the 600th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol stop period in which the stop display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. At this timing, drawing of the image data b (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer The display on the image display device is started, and the stop effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing in the middle of the 600th frame after the variation effect is started. At this timing, the fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control unit 130m.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 601st frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol stop period. At this timing, it is decided to execute the normal change pattern 01 that changes the first hold icon to the blue character icon, but the blue character icon is not displayed on the image display device, and the second generation occurs from the sound output device 9. The output of the notification sound is not started either.

Further, at the timing of T3, drawing of image data c (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the data b on the image display device is started, and the stop effect display screen b is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T4 is the timing (the timing at which the variation effect is started), which is the first frame after the start of the next variation effect. At this timing, drawing of the image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data c drawn in the second frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen c (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound is started from the voice output device 9. .. The timing of T4 corresponds to the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the second frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image data d drawn in the first frame buffer is The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued. ..

The timing of T6 is the timing of the third frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data e drawn in the second frame buffer The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen d (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued. ..

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 15th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image of the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen g (blue character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the second generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 16th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, the output of the second generation notification sound that had been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data i (background image, variation effect image, various symbols) to the second frame buffer is stopped. Drawing of images (images, various icon images, etc.) is started, display of the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen h (blue character) is displayed on the image display device. (Icon display) is displayed.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 17th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, the drawing of the image data j (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the device is started, and the image display device is in a state in which the normal variation effect display screen i (blue character icon display) is displayed.

In this way, the sound output device 9 starts outputting the second generation notification sound in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing in which the blue character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Compared to the case where the frame update timing between the display of the blue character icon and the output of the second generation notification sound is different, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of discomfort and improve the enjoyment of the game. It becomes possible to make it.

In addition, while the output of the second generation notification sound was started in accordance with the frame update timing when the blue character icon is displayed (synchronically), the blue character icon is deleted and the second generation notification sound is output. Since the frame update timing is different from the stop of, the output of the second generation notification sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing of deleting the blue character icon, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

(Example of production of normal change pattern 01)
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an effect example when the display mode of the first hold icon is changed to the blue character icon (normal change pattern 01) at the start of fluctuation (shift).

As shown in FIG. 39A, when the first hold icons (CD icons) H11 and H12 are displayed on the first display unit 70B1 and the second display unit 70B2 of the first hold icon display area 70B. , It is assumed that the stop display of the effect symbol indicating the loss is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39B, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 and the second display unit 70B2. H11 and H12 are shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C and the first display unit 70B1, respectively.

Here, when the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 displayed on the second display unit 70B2 is shifted and displayed on the first display unit 70B1, the display mode is changed to a blue character icon. In addition, the CD icon is changed to the blue character icon, and the voice output device 9 outputs the second generation notification sound for 0.5 seconds.

After that, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), stop display is performed in a combination (here, “164”) indicating that the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed is lost, and is displayed in the icon display area 70C. The icon (CD icon) TH that has been displayed is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (blue character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted to the icon display area 70C. Will be done.

After that, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), while the effect symbol 70a of "2" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, the central variable display area. A reach effect is executed in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (f), when the effect symbol 70a of "3" is stopped and displayed in the central variation display area, the reach effect ends and the variation display ends. Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (blue character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

(Timing chart of character action change pattern 01)
40 and 41 show timings showing various timings when the character action change pattern 01 is determined as the icon change pattern in the icon display mode update process and the display mode of the icon TH is changed to the red character icon. It is a chart.

The timing of T1 is the timing of the first frame after the start of the variation effect (the timing of the start of the variation effect), and is the frame update timing of the start of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed. .. At this timing, drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing of the 61st frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the effect control unit 130m has decided to execute the character action change pattern 01 that changes the display mode of the icon TH to the red character icon, but the image display device does not display the character or the like, and the sound is heard. The output of the third generation notification sound from the output device 9 is also not started.

Further, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data d (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and is drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data c that has been performed on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen c is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 62nd frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the data d on the image display device is started, and the image display device normally displays the variable effect display screen d (character display), but the sound output device 9 outputs the third generation notification sound. Not started.

The timing of T4 is the 63rd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the data e on the image display device is started, and the image display device normally displays the variable effect display screen e (character display), but the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is not output. Will continue.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 64th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of image data g (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, character images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the data f on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen f (character display) is displayed on the image display device, but the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is not output. Will continue.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 91st frame after the start of the variation effect, which is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data g drawn in the second frame buffer The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen g (character display) is displayed on the image display device, but the non-output of the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is continued. NS.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 92nd frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, drawing of the image data i (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and the image data h drawn in the first frame buffer The display on the image display device is started, the normal variation effect display screen h (red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the output of the third generation notification sound is started from the voice output device 9. .. The timing of T7 corresponds to a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 106th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, the output of the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 continues, and the image data j (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) is drawn in the first frame buffer. Is started, the display of the image data i drawn in the second frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen i (red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device. Become.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 107th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, the output of the third generation notification sound that had been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data k (background image, variation effect image, various symbols) to the second frame buffer is stopped. Drawing of images (images, various icon images, etc.) is started, display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and the image display device is displayed on the normal variable effect display screen j (red character). (Icon display) is displayed.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 108th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect, which is the timing in the middle of the normal fluctuation period. At this timing, the drawing of the image data l (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the device is started, and the image display device is in a state in which the normal variation effect display screen k (red character icon display) is displayed.

In this way, the sound output device 9 starts outputting the third generation notification sound in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing in which the red character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Compared to the case where the frame update timing between the display of the red character icon and the output of the third generation notification sound is different, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of discomfort and improve the enjoyment of the game. It becomes possible to make it.

In addition, while the output of the third generation notification sound was started in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing when the red character icon is displayed, the red character icon is deleted and the third generation notification sound is deleted. Since the frame update timing is different from the output stop, the output of the third occurrence notification sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing of deleting the red character icon, which can improve the fun of the game. It will be possible.

(Example of production of character action change pattern 01)
42 and 43 are diagrams showing an example of an effect when the display mode of the icon TH is changed to a red character icon (character action change pattern 01) during the variation effect.

As shown in FIG. 42 (a), the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed in a state where the first hold icon and the second hold icon are not displayed, that is, in a state where no hold memory is stored. The normal fluctuation effect to be made is executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), after the character C1 is displayed, the character C1 performs a throwing kiss operation as shown in FIG. 42 (c) to move the heart H to the icon (CD icon) TH. The production of flying towards is performed.

Then, when the heart H hits the icon TH, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), the display mode of the icon TH changes from the CD icon to the red character icon, and the voice output device 9 sets the third generation notification sound. Is output for 0.5 seconds.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the effect symbol 70a of "2" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, and the central variable display area. A reach effect is executed in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed.

Then, when the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the production in which the ally character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. When the SP reach is developed, the effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen, and the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are erased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the ally character C2 defeats the enemy character C3, suggesting that it is a big hit, and the combination indicating that the variable display effect symbol 70a is a big hit ( Here, the stop display is displayed at "222").

Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (d), the effect symbol 70a returns from the reduced display to the original size and is stopped and displayed at the center of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (red character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

(Timing chart of symbol action change pattern 01)
44 and 45 show various timings when the symbol action change pattern 01 is determined as the hold icon change pattern in the icon display mode update process and the display mode of the first hold icon is changed to the red character icon. It is a timing chart.

The timing of T1 is the timing of the first frame after the start of the variation effect (the timing of the start of the variation effect), and is the frame update timing of the start of the normal variation period in which the normal variation of the effect symbol 70a is performed. .. At this timing, drawing of the image data b (background image, various variation effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image data a drawn in the second frame buffer The display on the image display device is started, and the normal variation effect display screen a is displayed on the image display device.

The timing of T2 is the timing of the 299th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the normal variation period. At this timing, it is decided to execute the character action change pattern 01 that changes the display mode of the first hold icon to the red character icon, but the image display device does not display the change symbol or the like, and the voice output device 9 The output of the third generation notification sound is also not started.

Further, at the timing of T2, drawing of image data d (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the second frame buffer is started, and drawing is performed in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data c that has been performed is started on the image display device, and the image display device is in a state in which the normal variation effect display screen c is displayed.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 300th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing of the symbol temporary stop period in which the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 70a is performed. At this timing, drawing of image data e (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the first frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data d on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen d (change symbol display) is displayed on the image display device. The output does not start.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 301st frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of the image data f (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, changing symbol images, etc.) in the second frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data e on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen e (change symbol display) is displayed on the image display device. Non-output continues.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 302nd frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data g (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol images, etc.) in the first frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data f on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen f (change symbol display) is displayed on the image display device. Non-output continues.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 330th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of the image data h (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, changing symbol images, etc.) in the first frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the image data g on the image display device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen g (change symbol display) is displayed on the image display device. Non-output continues.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 331st frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data i (background image, various stop effect images, various symbol images, various icon images, changing symbol images, etc.) in the second frame buffer was started, and was drawn in the first frame buffer. The display of the image data h on the image display device is started, the temporary stop effect display screen h (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the sound output device 9 notifies the third occurrence. Sound output is started. The timing of T7 corresponds to a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 345th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the frame update timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, drawing of image data j (background image, stop effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, change symbol image, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image drawn in the second frame buffer. The display of the data i on the image display device is started, the temporary stop effect display screen i (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device, and the third generation notification sound of the voice output device 9 is displayed. Output continues.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 346th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, the output of the third generation notification sound that had been output for about 0.5 seconds (15 frames) is stopped, and the image data k (background image, stop effect image, various symbols) to the second frame buffer is stopped. Drawing of images, various icon images, change pattern images, etc.) is started, display of the image data j drawn in the first frame buffer on the image display device is started, and a temporary stop effect display screen is displayed on the image display device. j (change pattern & red character icon display) is displayed.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 347th frame after the start of the variation effect, and is the timing in the middle of the symbol temporary stop period. At this timing, the drawing of the image data l (background image, variation effect image, various symbol images, various icon images, etc.) in the first frame buffer is started, and the image display of the image data k drawn in the second frame buffer is started. The display on the device is started, and the temporary stop effect display screen k (change symbol & red character icon display) is displayed on the image display device.

In this way, the sound output device 9 starts outputting the third generation notification sound in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing in which the red character icon is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal). Compared to the case where the frame update timing between the display of the red character icon and the output of the third generation notification sound is different, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of discomfort and improve the enjoyment of the game. It becomes possible to make it.

In addition, while the output of the third generation notification sound was started in accordance with (synchronously) the frame update timing when the red character icon is displayed, the red character icon is deleted and the third generation notification sound is deleted. Since the frame update timing is different from the output stop, the output of the third occurrence notification sound can be stopped without being restricted by the timing of deleting the red character icon, which can improve the fun of the game. It will be possible.

(Example of effect of pattern action change pattern 01)
FIGS. 46 and 47 are diagrams showing an effect example when the display mode of the hold icon is changed to the red character icon (design action change pattern 01) while the effect symbol 70a is stopped (temporarily stopped).

As shown in FIG. 46 (a), in a state where the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B, the effect symbol 70a is changed and displayed. The production is being executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the effect symbol 70a of "2" in the left fluctuation display area, "3" in the right fluctuation display area, and "change" in the center fluctuation display area is stopped and displayed (provisional). An effect like a lightning bolt appears toward the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 from the change symbol that is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the variable display area in the center (stop display). Upon hitting, the display mode of the first hold icon H11 changes from the CD icon to the red character icon, and the sound output device 9 outputs the third generation notification sound for 0.5 seconds.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first hold icon (red character icon) H11 of the first display unit 70B1 is shifted to the icon display area 70C. Will be done.

After that, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the effect symbol 70a of "2" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, and the central variable display area. A reach effect is executed in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed.

Then, when the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the production in which the ally character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. When the SP reach is developed, the effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left, and the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are erased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 47 (c), the ally character C2 defeats the enemy character C3 to suggest that it is a big hit, and the variable display effect symbol 70a is a combination indicating that it is a big hit ( Here, the stop display is displayed at "222").

Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), the effect symbol 70a returns from the reduced display to the original size and is stopped and displayed at the center of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display). Here, since the variable display is completed, the icon (red character icon) TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect control unit 130m executes the change effect at the frame update timing according to the reception of a predetermined command (starting port winning designation command or variation pattern designation command). Since the effect control unit 130m may execute the change effect at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern specification command, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by increasing the variation of the change effect. Become.

In the present embodiment, the icon change effect determines the final display mode and the scenario when the effect control unit 130 m receives the start opening winning designation command, but the present invention is not limited to such a determination method. .. For example, it may be decided whether or not to change the display mode each time the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) can be changed. Further, when the effect control unit 130m receives the start opening winning designation command, only the final display mode is determined, and how it changes is the timing at which the display mode of the icon (corresponding icon, hold icon) can be changed. When it becomes, it may be decided each time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display modes of the icons (corresponding icon, hold icon) are 4 as a CD icon as a normal icon, a blue character icon as a special icon, a red character icon, and a rainbow character icon. Although it was a type, it is not limited to four types, and may be many or few.

For example, a special icon (blinking CD icon) may be provided, which has a lower expectation of winning a jackpot than the blue character icon and may change to a special icon. When such a special icon is provided, since the jackpot winning expectation is lower than that of the blue character icon, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (after receiving the change pattern specification command) It is desirable not to change to a special icon in the change effect) that occurs at a predetermined frame update timing. By doing so, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (predetermined frame update timing after receiving the change pattern designation command), which are likely to change to a display mode with a high expectation of winning a big hit. Since it will not change to a special icon due to the change effect that occurs in It will be possible.

Further, in addition to the four types of the present embodiment, the above special icon and the green character icon may be provided. In this case, the jackpot winning expectation for the icon (corresponding icon, hold icon) is (CD icon <) blinking CD icon <blue character icon <green character icon <red character icon <rainbow character icon in this order. You just have to make it higher.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the character C1 or the changed symbol is displayed in the character action change pattern 01 or the symbol action change pattern 01, the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) is always changed. However, there may be a case where the character C1 or the change symbol is displayed but not changed (so-called ghost effect). When such a ghost effect is provided, the ghost effect for the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect that occurs at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command) is provided. The execution rate is higher than that of the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect that occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command), or the normal change pattern 02 and the character action change. It is desirable that only the pattern 01 and the pattern action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the variation pattern designation command) can be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon change effect is not executed a plurality of times during one variation effect, but may be executed a plurality of times. In this case, the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (the change effect that occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command) are changed normally because the timing is only once during the change effect. The pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command) may be executed a plurality of times. By doing so, since the display mode of the icon (the icon, the hold icon) may change a plurality of times in one variation effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution timing of the change effect (change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01) generated at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the predetermined command is determined by the predetermined command (starting port winning designation). The frame update timing was set to be two frames after the number of frames received (command or variable pattern specification command), but it is not limited to two frames, and if it is not extremely late after receiving the specified command, the number is even one frame later. It may be after the frame.

Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol action change pattern 01 is not provided as the icon change pattern, but it may be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the "normal change pattern 01" is executed, the change effect is executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the fluctuation pattern specification command, but the change effect is not limited to this timing, for example, special. The change effect may be executed at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of the symbol memory designation command or the effect symbol specification command.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the "normal change pattern 02", the "character action change pattern 01", and the "design action change pattern 01" are executed, at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the change pattern designation command. Although the change effect has been executed, the change effect is not limited to this timing, and the change effect may be executed at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving another predetermined command.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the icon (the icon, the hold icon) changes, an icon generation (change) notification sound is output as an effect of notifying that the icon (the icon, the hold icon) has changed. However, it is not limited to such an effect, and in addition to the output of the icon generation (change) notification sound, the changed icon (the icon, hold) is used by using the panel lighting device 76 and / or the frame lighting device 10. The lamp may be made to emit light in the same color as the color of the display mode of the icon). In this case, the frame update timing at which the changed icon (corresponding icon, hold icon) is displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) is the same as the output of the icon generation (change) notification sound. At the same time (synchronically), the lamps of the panel lighting device 76 and / or the frame lighting device 10 may be started to emit light, and the timing of ending the light emission of the lamps is set to end after a lapse of a predetermined time. Alternatively, the icon (corresponding icon, hold icon) may be terminated at the frame update timing (synchronized) to be deleted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon and the hold icon are displayed on the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), but are displayed on the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal display). May be good.

Further, in the present embodiment, the execution of the icon change effect is not restricted depending on the game state, but the execution of the icon change effect may be restricted depending on the game state. For example, in the first specific game state and the second specific game state, the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect generated at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command) can be executed. However, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the change pattern designation command) may be infeasible. By doing so, since the fluctuation time is set short in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the normal change pattern 02, the character action change pattern 01, and the character action change pattern 01 executed during the fluctuation are set. By restricting the execution of the symbol action change pattern 01 (change effect generated at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command), the playability of the first specific game state and the second specific game state can be improved. It is possible to improve the interest of the game without damaging it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon change effect changes the display mode (shape and color) of the hold icon and the icon itself, but the display is not limited to such a change, and the hold icon and the icon itself are displayed. The mode may not be changed (the CD icon remains), and an effect of a color indicating the jackpot winning expectation may be displayed around the hold icon or the icon, or around the hold icon or the icon (near). A character indicating the degree of expectation of winning a big hit may be displayed on the screen, or a character image (for example, "SP" or "pseudo-ren") suggesting an effect to be executed is displayed around (near) the hold icon or the icon. May be displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the change scenario is determined, it is determined regardless of the winning of the jackpot, but it may be determined by referring to the winning of the jackpot. Specifically, one change scenario may be determined from a plurality of change scenarios based on the final display mode of the icon, the current number of holds, the winning of the jackpot, and the selection rate (%). ..

In this way, when deciding the change scenario by referring to the winning of the jackpot, if the jackpot is won and it changes to the red character icon, the current number of reservations is "1" or "2" rather than "1" or "2". In the case of "3" or "4", the selection rate (%) may be set so that the change scenario that changes to the red character icon at the time of winning is more likely to be selected.
In other words, if you win the jackpot and change to the red character icon, the red character at the time of winning is better when the current number of holds is "1" or "2" than when it is "3" or "4". It can be said that the selection rate (%) makes it difficult to select a change scenario that changes to an icon.
Also, if the jackpot is not won, that is, if it is lost and changes to the red character icon, the change scenario that changes to the red character icon at the time of winning than when the jackpot is won and changes to the red character icon. Can be set to a selection rate (%) that is difficult to select.

Further, in the present embodiment, when determining the hold icon change pattern, it is determined regardless of the current number of holds and the winning of the jackpot, but it is decided by referring to the current number of holdings and the winning of the jackpot. You may. Specifically, one hold icon from a plurality of hold icon change patterns based on the mode of the hold icon change in this variation effect, the current number of holds, the winning of the jackpot, and the selection rate (%). The change pattern may be determined.

In this way, when determining the hold icon change pattern by referring to the current number of holds and the winning of the jackpot, if the jackpot is won and it changes to the red character icon, the current number of holds is "1" or " The selection rate (%) may be set so that "normal change pattern 01" is more easily selected as the hold icon change pattern when "3" or "4" is set than when "2" is set.
In other words, if you win the jackpot and change to a red character icon, the hold icon change pattern is more when the current number of holds is "1" or "2" than when it is "3" or "4". It can be said that the selection rate (%) is difficult to select "normal change pattern 01".
In addition, if the jackpot is not won, that is, if the jackpot is lost and the icon changes to the red character icon, the hold icon change pattern is "normal change pattern 01" rather than if the jackpot is won and the icon changes to the red character icon. ] Can be set to a selection rate (%) that is difficult to select.

As described above, when the change effect at the time of winning and the normal change pattern 01 (change effect that occurs at the frame update timing corresponding to the reception of a predetermined command) change to the red character icon, the current number of holds is "1". "3" and "4" have a higher expectation of winning a big hit than "2" and "2", so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Modified example of the first embodiment)
Hereinafter, a modified example of the first embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

In the modified example of the first embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), a special pattern is variablely displayed in the lower right corner of the display unit of the first image display device 70 in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol. It differs from the first embodiment in that a special symbol display area for displaying the symbol TZ is provided.

Further, a first reserved number display area 70E for displaying a first reserved number indicating the current first special symbol reserved number (U1) and a current first reserved number display area 70E are displayed at the left end of the display unit of the first image display device 70. 2 It is also different from the first embodiment in that a second reserved number display area 70F for displaying a second reserved number indicating the special symbol reserved number (U2) is provided.

The first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number displayed in the second hold number display area 70F correspond to the first hold information, and the first hold icon display area. The first hold icon displayed on the 70B and the second hold icon displayed on the second hold icon display area 70D correspond to the second hold information, and the icon displayed on the icon display area 70C is the execution information. Corresponds to.

(Specific example when variable production is started from waiting for customers)
A specific example when the variation effect is started from the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50. FIG. 38 is a timing chart in which the variation effect is started from the customer waiting state, and FIGS. 49 (a) to (f) and 50 (g) to (k) are FIGS. 48 (a) to (k). It is a figure which shows the production example corresponding to.

First, the timing of T0 is the timing of the 0th frame after the customer waiting state is started. At this timing, the subtraction of the waiting time (30 seconds) for starting the customer waiting demonstration effect is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49A, in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed. Further, "0" is displayed in the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number display area 70F, and the hold icon and the icon TH are not displayed.

The timing of T1 is the timing when the first special symbol hold number (U1) increases from "0" to "1" (fourth frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number and the non-animation increase display of the first hold icon (completed in one frame) are performed, and the first generation notification sound which is the notification sound when the icon is generated is performed. Output starts.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49B, in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from "0" to "1". At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed in the first display unit 70B1 in a normal size. Further, the first generation notification sound (picot) is output from the voice output device 9.

The timing of T2 is the timing when the first special symbol hold number (U1) decreases from "1" to "0" and the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) by the normal variation pattern is started (start of the customer waiting state). 5th frame from). At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, the reduction display of the first hold number by non-animation, and the change display (decrease display) of the first hold icon by animation to the icon are started. NS.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from "1" to "0". At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 10th frame after the output of the first generation notification sound is started (14th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), in the first image display device 70, the movement (shift) of the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 to the icon display area 70C is continued, and the effect is produced. The reduced display of the symbol 70a continues.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 20th frame after the start of the change display (decrease display) of the first hold icon (25th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the change display of the first hold icon ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (e), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C. At the same time as the icon TH is set, the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 40th frame after the start of the variation effect (45th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49 (f), in the first image display device 70, following the scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the left variable display area, the central variable display is displayed. Scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the area is started.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 50th frame after the start of the variation effect (55th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (g), in the first image display device 70, following the scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area, the right variable display is displayed. Scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the area is started, and the effect symbol 70a is scrolled in all the variable display areas.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 225th frame after the start of the variation effect (230th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (h), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "3" is temporarily stopped (becomes a swaying state) in the variable display area on the left side. The scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues in the variable display area on the center and the right side.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 255th frame from the start of the variation effect (260th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (i), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "5" is temporarily stopped (becomes a swaying state) in the variable display area on the right side. The scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues in the variable display area in the center.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 285th frame after the start of the variation effect (290th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (j), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "6" is temporarily stopped (in a swaying state) in the central variable display area, and is lost. The combination of the effect symbols 70a indicating that there is is displayed.

The timing of T10 is the timing of the 300th frame after the start of the variation effect (the 305th frame from the start of the customer waiting state). At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the special symbol TZ end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (k), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped in the left, middle, and right variable display areas is stopped and displayed, and the special symbol TZ is produced. The stop display is performed with the same combination "365" as the symbol 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

In this way, when the number of special symbols held increases (changes from "0" to "1") while waiting for customers, one frame that minimizes the increase display by non-animation of the hold number and hold icon. Since it ends in a minute period (hours), it is possible to immediately shift to a variable effect (decrease display of the hold number and change display of the hold icon) so that it will not be delayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It becomes.

In addition, the occurrence notification sound output in synchronization with the start of the increase display of the hold number and the hold icon is after the timing when the increase display of the hold number and the hold icon ends (frame update) (frame). Since it continues until the (update) timing, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the number of special symbol reservations has increased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the number of special symbol reservations is reduced (changed from "1" to "0"), the reduction display of the hold number by non-animation and the change display of the hold icon by animation to the icon are executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the number of special symbol reservations has decreased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, since the timing when the decrease display of the hold number is completed (frame update) is earlier than the timing when the change display of the hold icon to the icon is completed (frame update), the special symbol is held. While producing a change in the number, it becomes easier for the player to grasp that the number of special symbols held has decreased due to the reserved number, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the effect symbol does not scroll (it is not updated to the next effect symbol) until the change display of the hold icon to the icon is completed, and the effect symbol is completed at the timing when the change display of the hold icon is completed (frame update). Since scrolling (update to the next effect symbol) is started, it becomes easier to grasp the progress of the game that the variable effect is started after the hold memory is reduced, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Become.

When the number of special symbols held increases (changes from "0" to "1") while waiting for customers, the increase display of the hold icon is not executed non-animated, but rather than the increase display of the hold number. The animation may be executed over a plurality of frames (for example, 5 frames) so as to continue for a long time. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the increase in the number of special symbol reservations, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Also, instead of starting the decrease display of the hold number and the change display (decrease display) of the hold icon to the icon at the same timing (frame update), the decrease display of the hold number is completed (frame update). If it is faster, you can start either one first. By doing so, it is possible to grasp at an early stage that the number of special symbol reservations has decreased while improving the degree of freedom of display control, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Also, instead of starting scrolling of the effect symbol (update to the next effect symbol) at the timing when the change display of the hold icon is completed (frame update) (start is delayed than usual), the change display of the hold icon is displayed. The scrolling of the effect symbol (update to the next effect symbol) may be started at a timing shortly before the completion (frame update).

(Specific example when the number of reservations increases during variable production)
A specific example when the number of holds increases during the variation effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 51 to 52. FIG. 51 is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases during the fluctuation effect, and FIGS. 52 (a) to 52 (c) are diagrams showing an example of the effect corresponding to FIGS. 51 (a) to (c).

First, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 50th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect by the normal fluctuation pattern. At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are scrolled (moved downward). Further, "0" is displayed in the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number display area 70F, and the icon (CD icon) TH is displayed.

The timing of T2 is the timing when the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) increases from "0" to "1" (60th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number and the increase display by the animation of the first hold icon are started, and the output of the first generation notification sound which is the notification sound when the icon is generated is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52B, in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from "0" to "1". At the same time, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 in an extremely small size, and the enlarged display is started. Further, the first generation notification sound (picot) is output from the voice output device 9.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 10th frame after the start of the increase display of the first hold icon (70th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends, and the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), in the first image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 is completed and the normal size is used. Is displayed.

In this way, when the number of special symbol hold increases, the non-animated increase display of the hold number and the increase display by the animation of the hold icon are executed, so that the player can tell that the special symbol hold number has increased. It is possible to surely recognize the game and improve the interest of the game.

Also, since the timing when the increase display of the hold number is completed (frame update) is earlier than the timing when the increase display of the hold icon is completed (frame update), the number of special symbol hold changes. While producing this, it becomes easier for the player to grasp that the number of special symbols held has increased due to the reserved numbers, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the variation effect, the increase display of the hold icon is executed for a longer period than when the number of special symbol hold increases while waiting for customers. Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the number of special symbol reservations has increased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, since the hold number and the occurrence notification sound output in synchronization with the start of the increase display of the hold icon end in synchronization with the timing when the increase display of the hold icon ends (frame update), the special symbol is held. It is possible to effectively produce the increase in the number, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, since the period (10 frames) related to the increase display of the hold icon is shorter than the period (20 frames) related to the change display of the hold icon to the icon, the variation effect is started. It can be emphasized and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

If the increase display of the hold number and the increase display of the hold icon are not started at the same timing (frame update), but the timing when the increase display of the hold number is completed (frame update) is earlier, whichever May start first. By doing so, it is possible to grasp at an early stage that the number of special symbol reservations has increased while improving the degree of freedom of display control, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the period related to the increase display of the hold icon may be longer than the period related to the change display of the hold icon to the icon, instead of shortening the period related to the increase display of the hold icon. By doing so, it is possible to emphasize that the number of special symbol reservations has increased, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the period related to the increase display of the hold icon may be made the same length as the period related to the display of the change of the hold icon to the icon, instead of being shorter.

(Specific example when the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease)
A specific example when the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 54. FIG. 53 is a timing chart in which the number of reservations increases immediately after the decrease, and FIGS. 54 (a) to 54 (f) are diagrams showing examples of effects corresponding to FIGS. 53 (a) to (f).

First, the timing of T0 is the timing of the fifth frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed. At this timing, the stop display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbols 70a of "4", "6", and "8" indicating loss and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed. It has become. Further, "2" is displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed in the second reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2, and the icon TH is not displayed. It is in a state.

The timing of T1 is the timing at which the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) based on the normal variation pattern is started (20th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are displayed in a variable manner, the number of the first hold is reduced by non-animation, the change of the first hold icon is displayed by animation to the icon, and the animation of the first hold icon is displayed. The reduction display by is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from "2" to "1". .. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 displayed on the first display unit 70B1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C, and is displayed on the second display unit 70B2. 1 The hold icon (CD icon) H12 starts moving (shifting) toward the first display unit 70B1. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling.

The timing of T2 is the timing at which the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (30th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number is started, but since the change display and decrease display of the first hold icon are being executed, when the increase display of the first hold icon or the icon is generated. The output of the generation notification sound, which is the notification sound of, will be on standby.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a continues.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 20th frame after the start of the change display and the decrease display of the first hold icon (40th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the change display and the decrease display of the first hold icon end. In addition, the increased display of the waiting first hold icon by animation is started, and the output of the first generated notification sound, which is the notification sound when the icon is generated, is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon H11 moved from the first display unit 70B1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C. Along with the icon TH, the first hold icon H12 moved from the second display unit 70B2 is located at the center of the first display unit 70B1, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2 in an extremely small size to start the enlarged display, and the output of the first generation notification sound (picot) from the voice output device 9 is started. NS.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the fifth frame after the increase display of the first hold icon is started (the 45th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon and the output of the first generation notification sound continue.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), in the first image display device 70, the first hold icon (CD icon) H13 is displayed in a small size on the second display unit 70B2 to continue the enlarged display. At the same time, the output of the first generated notification sound (picot) from the voice output device 9 continues. In addition, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the variable display area on the left side is started.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 10th frame after the start of the increase display of the first hold icon (the 50th frame after the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed). At this timing, the increase display of the first hold icon ends, and the output of the first generation notification sound ends.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (f), in the first image display device 70, the enlarged display of the first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the first display unit 70B1 is completed and the normal size is used. Is displayed. In addition, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area is started.

In this way, if the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the change display of the hold icon to the icon and the decrease display of the hold icon, the change display and the decrease display are completed. Since the increase display of the hold number is started even before the (frame update) timing, the player indicates that the number of special symbol hold has increased even while the change display of the hold icon and the decrease display are being executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, if the number of special symbols held increases during the change display of the hold icon to the icon and the decrease display of the hold icon, the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound are waited for ( (Limited), and when the change display of the hold icon and the decrease display are completed (frame update), the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound are started, so the change in the number of special symbol hold numbers It is possible to prevent the icon from becoming difficult to grasp, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, instead of outputting the occurrence notification sound in synchronization with the increase display of the hold icon executed after the increase display of the hold number, the occurrence notification sound is output in synchronization with the increase display of the hold number. May be good.

Also, when the change display of the hold icon and the decrease display are completed (frame update), the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound are not started (start is delayed from usual). The increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound may be started at the timing (frame update) shortly before the change display of the hold icon and the decrease display are completed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to grasp the transition of the number of special symbols reserved, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, even if the number of special symbols held increases during the increase display of the hold icon, the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound are waited for in the same manner as during the change display or decrease display of the hold icon. On the other hand, the increase display of the hold number may be started, and the increase display of the hold icon and the output of the occurrence notification sound may be started at the timing when the increase display of the hold icon is completed (frame update).

(Specific example when the number of holds increases during a specific reach production)
A specific example when the number of reservations increases during the specific reach effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 56. FIG. 55 is a timing chart in which the number of holds increases during the specific reach effect, and FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (f) are diagrams showing an example of the effect corresponding to FIGS. 55 (a) to (f). ..

First, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 400th frame after the start of the fluctuation effect by the SP reach fluctuation pattern. At this timing, the normal reach effect executed before the SP reach effect and the variable display of the special symbol TZ continue.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56A, in the first image display device 70, the effect symbols 70a of "7" are temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas, and the effect symbols 70a are temporarily stopped in the central variable display area. The variable display of 70a continues. Further, "1" is displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E, and "0" is displayed in the second reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is displayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the icon (CD icon) TH is displayed.

The timing of T2 is the 90th frame from the start of the normal reach effect (430th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the development production for developing the SP reach production is started.

Specifically, in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "7" temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas and the effect symbol 70a scrolling in the central variable display area are displayed on the screen. Move to the upper left and start reduced display.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 15th frame after the start of the development effect (the 445th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the development production for developing into the SP reach production continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56B, in the first image display device 70, in the effect symbol 70a of "7" temporarily stopped in the left and right variable display areas, and in the central variable display area. The scrolling effect symbol 70a is displayed at a position near the upper left of the screen, and is displayed in a size smaller than the normal size.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 30th frame after the start of the development effect (the 460th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, while the development production ends, the SP reach production starts.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a in the left, middle, and right variable display areas is displayed in a reduced size in the upper left of the screen, and in the center of the screen. The confrontation production in which the ally character C2 and the enemy character C3 confront each other is started. Further, the hold icon (here, the hold icon display area 70B, the second hold icon display area 70D) displayed in the hold icon display area (first hold icon display area 70B, second hold icon display area 70D) is left with the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C. The first hold icon only) is hidden together with the hold icon display area. Further, the special symbol TZ is in the reach state with the same "7" symbol as the effect symbol 70a.

The timing of T5 is the timing at which the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (the 820th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number is started, but since the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) is being executed, the increase display of the first hold icon at this timing or when the icon is generated The generation notification sound, which is the notification sound, is not output.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (d), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the final production of the confrontation production (decision production for notifying whether or not it is a big hit) is being executed.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 420th frame after the start of the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) (the 880th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the result of the final production (decision production) of the confrontation production is derived.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (e), in the first image display device 70, the effect that the ally character C2 wins over the enemy character C3 is performed, and the effect symbol 70a that is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen is displayed. Temporarily stops (becomes a swaying state) with a combination (“777”) indicating that is a big hit.

The timing of T7 is the timing of the 450th frame after the start of the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) (the 910th frame after the start of the variable effect). At this timing, the SP reach effect (confrontation effect) ends, and the return display and the increase display of the first hold icon by non-animation are performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56 (f), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a, which has been reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen, is enlarged and displayed in the center of the screen and temporarily stopped (swaying state). become). Further, the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is redisplayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2 in a normal size.

Finally, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped in the left, middle, and right variable display areas is stopped and displayed, and the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed in the same combination as the effect symbol 70a, "777". Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

In this way, if the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the hold number will be changed even before the timing when the specific effect ends (frame update). Since the increase display is started, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the execution of the increase display of the hold icon is waited (restricted), and the specific effect ends (reduced display). Since the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the lost effect symbol or the jackpot effect symbol is enlarged (displayed) (frame update), it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to grasp the transition of the number of special symbol pending, and improve the interest of the game. It becomes possible to make it.

In addition, when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific effect (SP reach effect) ends, the increase display of the hold icon by non-animation completed in one frame is performed, so that the timing when the number of special symbol hold increases increases. Even if there is an extreme difference between the timing of executing the increase display of the hold icon and the hold icon, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific effect (SP reach effect) ends, the generation notification sound is not output, so the number of special symbol hold increases at the timing when the specific effect ends due to the generation notification sound. It becomes difficult to misunderstand that it has been done, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Even if the number of special symbols held increases more than once during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the increase display of the hold number is executed while the increase display of the hold icon is waited (restricted). It is preferable to execute the increase display of the hold icon by the amount increased at the timing when the specific effect is completed (frame update) in one frame.

In addition, when the number of special symbol hold increases during the execution of the specific effect (SP reach effect), the occurrence notification sound is output in synchronization with the increase display of the hold number instead of not outputting the generation notification sound. May be good.

Further, although the SP reach effect is illustrated as the specific effect, the SPSP reach effect may be included in the specific effect, or the full rotation reach effect may be included in the specific effect.

(Specific example when the number of holds increases or decreases before and after the end of the specific game state)
A specific example in which the number of holdings increases or decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 to 59. FIG. 57 is a timing chart in which the number of holdings increases and decreases before and after the end of the specific gaming state, and FIGS. 58 (a) to 58 (f) and 59 (g) to (i) are shown in FIG. 57 (a). It is a figure which shows the production example corresponding to (i).

First, the timing of T1 is the timing of the 400th frame after the start of the last (100th) variation effect in the specific game state. At this timing, the variable display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58A, "1" is displayed in the first reserved number display area 70E, and "4" is displayed in the second reserved number display area 70F. Further, the first hold icon display area 70B has been erased, and the second hold icons (CD icons) H21 to H24 are displayed on the first display units 70D1 to the fourth display units 70D4 of the second hold icon display area 70D, respectively. The icon TH is displayed. Further, at the upper part of the screen, the number of fluctuation effects that can be executed in the specific game state (here, "0 remaining times") is displayed, and at the upper right of the screen, a game ball is displayed toward the right area of the game area 5a. A right-handed image MU prompting to fire is displayed.

The timing of T2 is the timing at which the number of reserved first special symbols (U1) increases from "1" to "2" (the 415th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the non-animated increase display of the first hold number is started, but since the first hold icon display area 70B is erased, it is an increase display of the first hold icon and a notification sound when the icon is generated. The generation notification sound will not be output.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58 (b), in the first image display device 70, the first hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes from "1" to "2". At the same time, the scrolling of the effect symbol 70a continues.

The timing of T3 is the timing of the 430th frame after the start of the variation effect. At this timing, the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed in the left, middle, and right variable display areas is temporarily stopped at the same time.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58 (c), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a of "285" is temporarily stopped (in a swaying state) in the variable display area on the left, middle, and right. The combination of the effect symbols 70a indicating that the image is lost is displayed.

The timing of T4 is the timing of the 15th frame after the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped (the 445th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, a result display indicating the result of the game during a predetermined advantageous period (while the jackpot game and the specific game state continue) is started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), in the first image display device 70, the background image HG is darkened, the "special time end" indicating the end of the specific gaming state, and the predetermined advantageous period. The number of jackpot games executed in the game "Big hit x 1" is displayed. In addition, the temporarily stopped effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen.

The timing of T5 is the timing of the 15th frame after the start of the result display (the 460th frame after the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the result display continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), in the first image display device 70, the characters "TOTAL 1200pt" indicating the number of game balls acquired (paid out) during a predetermined advantageous period are displayed. It is additionally displayed.

The timing of T6 is the timing of the 30th frame after the start of the result display (the 475th frame from the start of the variation effect). At this timing, the variation display of the effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the special symbol TZ end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 58 (f), in the first image display device 70, the effect symbol 70a temporarily stopped at the upper left of the screen moves to the center of the screen to stop and display, and the special symbol TZ is displayed. The stop display is performed with the same combination "285" as the effect symbol 70a. Further, the icon TH displayed in the icon display area 70C is deleted.

The timing of T7 is the timing (490th frame from the start of the variation effect) when the last (100th) variation effect in the specific game state ends and the first variation effect in the normal game state starts. At this timing, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are displayed in a variable manner, the second hold number is reduced by non-animation, the second hold icon is changed by animation to the icon, and the second hold icon is reduced by animation. The display, the non-animated return display of the first hold icon, and the non-animated increase display of the first hold icon are started.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 59 (g), in the first image display device 70, the second hold number displayed in the second hold number display area 70F changes from "4" to "3". At the same time, the second hold icon (CD icon) H21 displayed on the first display unit 70D1 starts moving (shifting) toward the icon display area 70C, and the second display unit 70D2 to the fourth display unit 70D4. The second hold icons (CD icons) H22 to H24 displayed in the above start moving (shifting) toward the adjacent display unit.

Further, the first hold icon display area is restored and the first hold icon (CD icon) H11 is returned and displayed on the first display unit 70B1, and the first hold icon (CD icon) H12 is displayed on the second display unit 70B2. It is displayed in normal size. Further, the reduced display is started in a state where the effect symbol 70a is not scrolled (updated to another effect symbol), and the special symbol TZ starts scrolling. Further, on the upper left of the screen, a left-handed image HU that prompts the player to launch the game ball toward the left side area of the game area 5a is displayed.

The timing of T8 is the timing of the 20th frame after the start of the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon (510th frame from the start of the previous variation effect). At this timing, the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon end.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 59 (h), in the first image display device 70, the second hold icon H21 moved from the first display unit 70D1 is located at the center of the icon display area 70C. Along with the icon TH, the second hold icons H22 to H24 that have moved from the second display unit 70D2 to the fourth display unit 70D4 are located at the center of the adjacent display unit, and the reduced display of the effect symbol 70a is stopped.

The timing of T9 is the timing of the 10th frame after the change display and the decrease display of the second hold icon are completed (520th frame from the start of the previous variation effect). At this timing, scrolling (moving downward) of the effect symbol 70a continues.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 59 (i), in the first image display device 70, following the scrolling of the effect symbol 70a in the left variable display area, the effect symbol 70a in the central variable display area Scrolling (moving downward) is started.

In this way, when the first special symbol hold number (U1) increases during the specific game state, the increase display of the first hold icon is waited (restricted), while the increase display of the first hold number is started. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of special symbol reservations has increased even during the execution of the specific effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the number of 1st special symbol hold (U1) increases during the specific game state, the increase display of the 1st hold icon is displayed at the timing when the specific game state (the last variation effect in) ends (frame update). Therefore, even if the increase display of the first reserved number executed before that is overlooked, it is possible to recognize that the number of the first special symbol reserved has increased, and the interest of the game is improved. It becomes possible.

In addition, when the increase display of the first hold icon is started at the timing when the specific game state (the last variation effect in) ends, the increase display of the hold icon by non-animation completed in one frame is performed, so that the special symbol is held. Even if there is an extreme difference between the timing when the number increases and the timing when the increase display of the hold icon is executed, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the increase display of the hold icon is started at the timing when the specific game state (the last variation effect in) ends, the generation notification sound is not output, so that the special symbol is displayed at the timing when the specific game state ends due to the generation notification sound. It becomes difficult to misunderstand that the number of holdings has increased, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the effect symbol does not scroll (it is not updated to the next effect symbol) until the change display of the hold icon to the icon is completed, and the effect symbol is completed at the timing when the change display of the hold icon is completed (frame update). Since scrolling (update to the next production symbol) is started, it becomes easy to grasp the progress of the production during the variable production, and it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

Even if the number of 1st special symbol hold increases by a plurality during the specific game state, the increase display of the hold number is executed, while the execution of the increase display of the hold icon is waited (restricted). It suffices to collectively execute the increase display of the hold icon by the amount increased at the timing when the specific game state (the last variation effect in) ends (frame update) in one frame.

Further, when the number of the first special symbol hold increases during the specific game state, the occurrence notification sound may be output in synchronization with the increase display of the hold number instead of not outputting the generation notification sound.

In the present embodiment, the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70D are set (displayed) in the normal gaming state, but the second hold icon display area 70D is set (displayed). It is also possible to set (display) only the first hold icon display area 70B without displaying).

Further, in the present embodiment, the icon display area 70C is set (displayed) regardless of whether or not a specific effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) is executed during the variable effect. However, the icon may be hidden without setting (displaying) the icon display area 70C during the execution of the specific effect, or the icon display area 70C may not be set (displayed) during the execution of the specific effect. The icon may be hidden.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first reserved number display area 70E and the second reserved number display area 70F are set (displayed) in the first image display device 70, but are set in the second image display device 71 (in this embodiment). It may be set (displayed) or set (displayed) on a dedicated display device (for example, 7-segment LED, dot matrix, dedicated LED, etc.) different from the image display device. Then, when setting to a dedicated LED, it is preferable to display the number of special symbol reservations depending on the lighting color and lighting / blinking mode of the LED.

(Initial processing of lamp / drive control unit accessories)
The initial processing of the accessory of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 60. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the initial processing of the accessory of the lamp / drive control unit 150, and this processing is performed in the timer interrupt processing executed every predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds) in the lamp / drive control unit 150. Will be executed.

In step R101, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not a power ON time command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) has been received from the main control board 110. When the power ON command is received, the process is transferred to step R102, and when the power ON command is not received, the process is transferred to step R103.

In step R102, the lamp CPU 150a executes the origin return process of the accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) to the initial process number updated in each process of the accessory initial process. Set "1" of.

In step R103, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the initial processing number is "1". If the initial processing number is not "1", the processing is transferred to step R105 assuming that the origin return processing of the accessory is not executed, and if the initial processing number is "1", the origin return processing is performed in step R104. This is done, and the initial processing of the character this time is completed. Specifically, based on the input signal from the position detection sensor, the return operation of the accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) to the origin position is executed, or the initial processing number is set. Perform processing such as setting to "2". The details of the origin return processing will be described later.

In step R105, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the initial processing number is “2”. If the initial processing number is not "2", the initial operation processing of the accessory is not executed, and the initial operation processing of the accessory is terminated. If the initial processing number is "2", the initial operation processing is performed. , Finish the initial processing of the character this time. Specifically, processing such as performing initial operation and initial light emission for confirming whether or not the accessory operates normally, and setting the initial processing number to "0" is performed. The details of the initial operation processing will be described later.

As described above, according to the accessory initial process shown in FIG. 60, the origin return process for performing the return operation to the origin position of the various accessories, and the initial operation for performing the initial operation and the initial light emission of the various accessories are performed. The operation process is not executed at the same time. By doing so, the return operation of various accessories to the origin position and the initial operation and initial light emission of various accessories are not mixed, and the return operation, the initial operation, and the initial light emission are separately confirmed. It becomes possible.

Further, according to the accessory initial processing shown in FIG. 60, the origin return processing is executed before the initial operation processing. By doing so, the various accessories will initially operate from the origin position, and it will be possible to easily grasp whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the various accessories.

(Lamp / drive control unit home return processing)
The origin return process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 61. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the origin return process in the lamp / drive control unit 150.

In step R105-1, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number indicating the transition of the origin return status of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) is “0”. do. If the board accessory processing number is not "0", the process is transferred to step R105-3, and if the board accessory processing number is "0", the drive target to be returned to the origin is set in step R105-2. 1 Set to the movable member 73, and move the process to step R105-5.

In step R105-3, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number is “1”. If the board accessory processing number is not "1", the process is transferred to step R105-12, and if the board accessory processing number is "1", the drive target to be returned to the origin is set in step R105-4. The second movable member 74 is set, and the process is transferred to step R105-5.

In step R105-5, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the movable member to be driven is at the origin position (standby position). Specifically, the input signal from the position detection sensor that detects that each movable member is at the origin position is determined. If the movable member to be driven is not at the origin position, the process is transferred to step R105-6, and if the movable member to be driven is at the origin position, the process is transferred to step R105-11.

In step R105-6, the lamp CPU 150a drives a drive motor for moving the movable member to be driven so that the movable member to be driven returns to the origin position, and in step R105-7, the movable member moves for a predetermined time. The board accessory abnormality determination timer for determining the occurrence of a return abnormality that does not return to the origin position is updated by +1.

In step R105-8, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the updated board accessory abnormality determination timer has an upper limit value (for example, 5 seconds). If the board accessory abnormality determination timer has an upper limit value, the process is moved to step R105-9 assuming that a return abnormality has occurred in the movable member to be driven, and if the board accessory abnormality determination timer is not the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step R105-9. , Step R105-12.

In step R105-9, the lamp CPU 150a sets the return abnormality information (first movable member return abnormality information, second movable member return abnormality information) indicating that a return abnormality has occurred in the movable member to be driven in the lamp RAM 150c. , In step R105-10, the board accessory abnormality determination timer is cleared.

In step R105-11, the lamp CPU 150a updates the board accessory processing number by +1. Specifically, if the board accessory processing number is "0", the board accessory processing number is updated to "1" so that the second movable member 74 can be driven, and the board accessory processing number is changed to "1". If it is "1", the board accessory processing number is updated to "2" in order to end the process of returning the board accessory (first movable member, second movable member) to the origin.

In step R105-12, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the frame accessory processing number indicating the transition of the origin return status of the frame accessory (effect button 17) is “0”. If the frame accessory processing number is "0", the processing is transferred to step R105-13, and if the board accessory processing number is not "0", the processing is transferred to step R105-20.

In step R105-13, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the effect button 17 is at the origin position (standby position). Specifically, the input signal from the position detection sensor that detects that the effect button 17 is at the origin position is determined. If the effect button 17 is not at the origin position, the process is transferred to step R105-14, and if the effect button 17 is at the origin position, the process is transferred to step R105-19.

In step R105-14, the lamp CPU 150a drives an effect button drive motor for moving the effect button 17 so that the effect button 17 returns to the origin position, and in step R105-15, the effect button 17 is within a predetermined time. The frame accessory abnormality determination timer for determining the occurrence of a return abnormality that does not return to the origin position is updated by +1.

In step R105-16, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the updated frame accessory abnormality determination timer has an upper limit value (for example, 5 seconds). If the frame accessory abnormality determination timer is the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step R105-17 assuming that a return abnormality has occurred in the effect button 17, and if the frame accessory abnormality determination timer is not the upper limit value, this time. The origin return processing of is finished.

In step R105-17, the lamp CPU 150a sets the return abnormality information indicating that a return abnormality has occurred in the effect button 17 in the lamp RAM 150c, and in step R105-18, clears the frame accessory abnormality determination timer.

In step R105-19, the lamp CPU 150a updates the frame accessory processing number by +1. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "0", the board accessory processing number is updated to "1" in order to end the process of returning the frame accessory (effect button 17) to the origin.

In step R105-20, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number satisfy the end condition. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the board accessory processing number is "2" and the frame accessory processing number is "1". If the end condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step R105-21, and if the end condition is not satisfied, the origin return process this time is ended.

The lamp CPU 150a clears the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number in step R105-21, and executes the initial operation processing of the accessory to the above-mentioned initial processing number in step R105-22. Set "2" and finish the home return processing this time.

As described above, according to the origin return processing shown in FIG. 61, the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are not returned to the origin position at the same time (at the same time), but in a predetermined order (first movable). The member 73 → the second movable member 74) returns to the origin position. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily confirm whether or not various board accessories have returned to the origin position. Further, when the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are in contact with each other with difficulty in separating, it is possible to prevent both movable members from applying a load to each other so that both movable members are damaged at the same time. It is possible to suppress various inconveniences.

Further, according to the origin return processing shown in FIG. 61, the return operation of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) to the origin position and the origin position of the frame accessory (effect button 17) are obtained. It is possible to execute the return operation to the same time (at the same time). By doing so, it is possible to shorten the time required for the return operation of the various accessories, and it is possible to smoothly shift to the initial operation of the various accessories to be executed next.

Further, according to the origin return processing shown in FIG. 61, an upper limit is set for the time of the return operation to the origin position of each accessory. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the inconvenience that the return operation of various accessories is not completed forever. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which various characters are returning and not performing the effect even during the variable effect, and it is possible to prevent the game from being less enjoyable.

Further, according to the origin return processing shown in FIG. 61, the return operation of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) to the origin position and the origin position of the frame accessory (effect button 17) are obtained. When both of the return operations to are completed, the process for shifting to the initial operation process is performed. By doing so, the return operation of the various accessories to the origin position and the initial operation of the various accessories are not executed at the same time, and the return operation and the initial operation of the various accessories are separately confirmed. It becomes possible.

The first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are returned to the origin position in a predetermined order (the order of the first movable member 73 → the second movable member 74), but at the same time, the origin position. The operation of returning to may be started. By doing so, it is possible to shorten the time required for the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74, and it is possible to smoothly shift to the initial operation of various accessories to be executed next. It becomes.

(Initial operation processing of lamp / drive control unit)
The initial operation process of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 62. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the initial operation processing of the lamp / drive control unit 150.

In step R107-1, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number indicating the transition of the initial operation status of the board accessory is “0”. If the board accessory processing number is "0", the process is transferred to step R107-2, and if the board accessory processing number is not "0", the process is transferred to step R107-7.

In step R107-2, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the return abnormality information of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 is set in the lamp RAM 150c. If the return abnormality information is not set, the process is transferred to step R107-4 assuming that the initial operation and initial light emission of the board accessory are performed, and if the return abnormality information is set, step R107-3. In, "2" is set in the board accessory processing number assuming that the initial operation of the board accessory is not performed, and the process is transferred to step R107-7.

In step R107-4, the lamp CPU 150a selects a board accessory initial operation pattern determination table (see FIG. 63) for determining the initial operation pattern of the board accessory. The details of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table will be described later.

In step R107-5, the lamp CPU 150a determines the initial operation pattern of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) and sets it in the lamp RAM 150c. Specifically, referring to the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 63, one initial operation pattern is selected from a plurality of initial operation patterns based on the type of power ON command and the presence / absence of return abnormality information. Determine the operation pattern.

In step R107-6, the lamp CPU 150a updates the board accessory processing number by +1. Specifically, if the board accessory processing number is "0", the board accessory processing number is updated to "1" in order to execute the initial operation of the board accessory.

In step R107-7, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number is “1”. If the board accessory processing number is not "1", the process is transferred to step R107-11, and if the board accessory processing number is "1", the lamp RAM 150c is set in step R107-8. The initial operation of the board accessory is executed according to the initial operation pattern of the board accessory.

In step R107-9, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the initial operation of the board accessory has completed all the steps. If the initial operation of the board accessory has not completed all steps, the process is transferred to step R107-11, and if the initial operation of the board accessory has completed all steps, the board accessory is in step R107-10. Update the processing number by +1. Specifically, if the board accessory processing number is "1", the board accessory processing number is updated to "2" in order to end the process of initial operation of the board accessory.

In step R107-11, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the frame accessory processing number indicating the transition of the initial operation status of the frame accessory (effect button 17) is “0”. If the frame accessory processing number is "0", the process is transferred to step R107-12, and if the frame accessory processing number is not "0", the process is transferred to step R107-17.

In step R107-12, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the return abnormality information of the effect button 17 is set in the lamp RAM 150c. If the return abnormality information is not set, the process is transferred to step R107-14 to perform the initial operation of the frame accessory, and if the return abnormality information is set, the frame is set in step R107-13. Assuming that the initial operation of the accessory is not performed, "2" is set in the frame accessory processing number, and the processing is transferred to step R107-17.

In step R107-14, the lamp CPU 150a selects a frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table (see FIG. 64) for determining an initial operation pattern of the frame accessory. The details of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table will be described later.

In step R107-15, the lamp CPU 150a determines the initial operation pattern of the frame accessory (effect button 17) and sets it in the lamp RAM 150c. Specifically, with reference to the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64, one initial operation pattern is determined from a plurality of initial operation patterns based on the type of the power ON command.

In step R107-16, the lamp CPU 150a updates the frame accessory processing number by +1. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "0", the frame accessory processing number is updated to "1" in order to execute the initial operation of the frame accessory.

In step R107-17, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the frame accessory processing number is “1”. If the frame accessory processing number is not "1", the process is transferred to step R107-21, and if the frame accessory processing number is "1", the lamp RAM 150c is set in step R107-18. The initial operation of the frame accessory is executed according to the initial operation pattern of the frame accessory.

In step R107-19, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the initial operation of the frame accessory has completed all the steps. If the initial operation of the frame accessory is not completed in all steps, the process is transferred to step R107-21, and if the initial operation of the frame accessory is completed in all steps, the frame accessory is in step R107-20. Update the processing number by +1. Specifically, if the frame accessory processing number is "1", the frame accessory processing number is updated to "2" in order to end the processing for initial operation of the frame accessory.

In step R107-21, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number satisfy the end condition. Specifically, it is determined whether the board accessory processing number is "2" and the frame accessory processing number is "2". If the end condition is satisfied, the process is moved to step R107-22, and if the end condition is not satisfied, the current initial operation process is ended.

The lamp CPU 150a clears the board accessory processing number and the frame accessory processing number in step R107-22, clears the above-mentioned initial processing number in step R107-23, and ends the current initial operation processing. ..

As described above, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 62, the initial operation of the board accessory (first movable member 73, the second movable member 74) and the initial operation of the frame accessory (effect button 17) are performed. It can be executed at the same time (at the same time). By doing so, it is possible to shorten the time required for the initial operation of the various accessories, and it is possible to prevent the production operation of the various accessories from being hindered during the game.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 62, when the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 constituting the board accessory have a return abnormality, the first movable member 73 and The initial operation of the second movable member 74 is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the movable member from completely breaking down or being damaged by forcibly initializing the movable member in which the return abnormality has occurred.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 62, when the effect button 17 constituting the frame accessory has a return abnormality, the initial operation of the effect button 17 is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as the effect button 17 completely breaking down or being damaged by forcibly initializing the effect button 17 in which the return abnormality has occurred.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 62, even if the initial operation of the board accessory in which the return abnormality has occurred is not executed, the initial operation of the frame accessory in which the return abnormality has not occurred is executed and the return abnormality is executed. Even if the initial operation of the frame accessory in which is generated is not executed, the initial operation of the board accessory in which the return abnormality has not occurred is executed. By doing so, it is possible to confirm whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the accessory that does not have a return abnormality.

Further, according to the initial operation process shown in FIG. 62, both the initial operation of the board accessory (first movable member 73, the second movable member 74) and the initial operation of the frame accessory (effect button 17) are completed. If this happens, the initial operation processing will end. By doing so, it is unclear whether one of the board accessory and the frame accessory is performing the initial operation, but the other is performing the effect operation or the effect operation. Will not occur.

(Table for determining the initial operation pattern of the board)
FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a board accessory initial operation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining the initial operation pattern of the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74).

The board accessory initial operation pattern determination table is associated with the type of command when the power is turned on, the presence / absence of return abnormality information, and the selected initial operation pattern. For reference, the operation mode at the time of initial operation and the initial operation The number of steps is described.

The initial operation pattern is determined when patterns 01 to 03, which are determined when the power-on designation command is received, or when the first power recovery designation command, which indicates that the customer is waiting for a customer, is received. Patterns 04 to 06, a pattern determined when a second power recovery designation command indicating that a special symbol is being displayed, or a third power recovery designation command indicating that a jackpot game is in progress is received. 07 to 09 are set.

The "initial operation pattern 01" is determined when there is no return abnormality in the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74, and the first movable member 73 is in the order of small descent → return to origin → large descent → return to origin. The second movable member 74 operates in the order of movement → return to origin, and during that period, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED light up (light up) in blue and white.
The "initial operation pattern 02" is determined when the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality, and the second movable member 74 operates in the order of movement → return to origin without the first movable member 73 operating. During that period, the second movable member LED lights up (lights up) in blue and white.
The "initial operation pattern 03" is determined when the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, and after the first movable member 73 operates in the order of small descent → return to origin → large descent → return to origin, the second movable member 74 does not operate, and the first movable member LED lights up (lights up) in blue and white during that period.

The "initial operation pattern 04" is determined when there is no return abnormality in the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74, and the initial operation is performed except that the second movable member LED lights (lights up) only in blue. Same as pattern 01.
The "initial operation pattern 05" is the same as the initial operation pattern 02 except that the first movable member 73 is determined when there is a return abnormality and the second movable member LED lights (lights up) only in blue.
The "initial operation pattern 06" is determined when the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, and the second movable member LED does not light in blue, and as a result, it is the same as the initial operation pattern 03.

The "initial operation pattern 07" is determined when there is no return abnormality in the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74, except that the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are turned off. It is the same as the initial operation pattern 01 or the initial operation pattern 04.
The "initial operation pattern 08" is determined when the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality, and is the same as the initial operation pattern 02 or the initial operation pattern 05 except that the second movable member 74 is turned off.
The "initial operation pattern 09" is determined when the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, and is the same as the initial operation pattern 03 or the initial operation pattern 06 except that the first movable member 73 is turned off.

In the initial operation pattern 02, the initial operation pattern 05, and the initial operation pattern 08, the lighting color of the first movable member LED is not described, but this point is the first movable due to the return abnormality of the first movable member 73. This is because the member LED blinks red to notify the abnormality.

Further, in the initial operation pattern 03, the initial operation pattern 06, and the initial operation pattern 09, the lighting color of the second movable member LED is not described, but this point is the second movable due to the return abnormality of the second movable member 74. This is because the member LED blinks red to notify the abnormality.

The first feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 63 is that when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110 and when the power is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the board accessory The point that the operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the initial operation of (the first movable member and the second movable member) is the same. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately confirm whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the board accessory regardless of whether the power is turned on or restored.

It should be noted that the operation mode of the initial operation is the same as long as the movement pattern of the board accessory in each process is the same, the operation time in each process may be the same, and the operation time in each process is the same. It may be different.

Further, the operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 may be different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored. The operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the initial operation of both the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 may be different. In this way, it is possible to easily grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes.

Further, when the operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and / or the second movable member 74 is different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored, the power is turned on. An operation that is not in the initial operation at the time may be executed in the initial operation at the time of power restoration, or an operation that is not in the initial operation at the time of power restoration may be executed in the initial operation at the time of power-on. In this way, it is easier to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It will be possible.

The second feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 63 is that the board accessory (first movable member 73, second) is when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to the customer waiting state. A point is that the light emitting mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of the movable member 74) is different. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes.

The third feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 63 is that the initial light emission mode of the first movable member LED is different when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to the customer waiting state. While they are the same, there is a difference in the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the second movable member LED. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes.

It should be noted that the initial light emission mode of the first movable member LED is the same, but the initial light emission mode of the second movable member LED is different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to the customer waiting state. On the contrary, when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to the customer waiting state, the initial light emission mode of the first movable member LED is different, while that of the second movable member LED is different. The light emission mode of the initial light emission may be the same.

Further, both the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the light emission mode of the initial light emission of the second movable member LED are different between when the power is turned on and when the power is restored to the customer waiting state. May be good. By doing so, it is possible to easily grasp whether the initial operation is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes.

The fourth feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 63 is that the board accessory is restored when the power is turned on, during the variable display of the special symbol, or during the jackpot game. The light emitting mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of (the first movable member and the second movable member) is different. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes.

The fifth feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 63 is that when the power is restored to the customer waiting state, and when the power is restored during the variable display of the special symbol or during the jackpot game. It can be mentioned that the mode of initial light emission during the initial operation of the board accessory (first movable member, second movable member) is different. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by power restoration that restores to the customer waiting state, the initial operation by power restoration that restores during the variable display of the special symbol, or during the jackpot game. It will be possible.

It should be noted that both the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are turned off when the power is restored during the variable display of the special symbol or during the jackpot game, but the first movable member LED is turned off. The member LED and the second movable member LED may be turned on in the same light emitting mode as at the time of power restoration for restoring the customer waiting state.

The sixth feature of the board accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 63 is that the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality regardless of whether the power is turned on or the power is restored, and the second is When there is no return abnormality in the movable member 74, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is performed without performing the initial operation of the first movable member 73, and there is no return abnormality in the first movable member 73 and the second movable member When the 74 has a return abnormality, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is performed and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is not performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable initial operation depending on the presence or absence of a return abnormality.

(Frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table)
FIG. 64 is a diagram showing a frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table that is referred to when determining the initial operation pattern of the frame accessory (effect button 17).

The frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table is associated with the type of command when the power is turned on and the initial operation pattern to be selected. For reference, the operation mode at the time of initial operation and the number of steps of initial operation are described. ing.

The "initial operation pattern 01" is determined when the power-on designation command is received, and the effect button 17 operates in the order of large rise & continuous vibration → origin return → intermittent vibration, and the effect button LED is activated during that period. Lights (lights up) in the order of red → green → blue.
The "initial operation pattern 02" is determined when the first power restoration designation command indicating that the customer is waiting is received, and the effect button operates in the order of large rise & continuous vibration → origin return. During that period, the effect button lights up (lights up) in blue.
The "initial operation pattern 03" is determined when the second power restoration designation command indicating that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner or the third power restoration designation command indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is received. The effect button operates in the order of large rise & continuous vibration → return to origin, and the effect button LED turns off during that period.

The continuous vibration time (2 seconds) and the intermittent vibration time (2 seconds) of the effect button 17 are executed by operating the effect button 17 during the valid period generated during the execution of the variable effect. Time for the effect button 17 to vibrate during the operation effect (1 second vibration if it is a valid period for a jackpot notice that expects a big hit, and 5 if it is a valid period for a determined effect that notifies whether or not it is a big hit. The time is different from the second vibration).

The first feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64 is that when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110 and when the power is restored without the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the frame accessory The operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the initial operation of (effect button 17) is different. By doing so, it is easy to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). Is possible.

The second feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64 is that the initial operation of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on executes an operation that is not included in the initial operation of the effect button 17 when the power is restored. There is a point that it is designed to let you. By doing so, it is easier to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes possible.

The operation mode (number of steps, operation of each step) of the initial operation of the effect button 17 may be the same when the power is turned on and when the power is restored. In this way, it is possible to appropriately confirm whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the frame accessory regardless of whether the power is turned on or restored.

The third feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64 is that the frame accessory (effect button 17) is in the initial operation during the initial operation of the frame accessory (effect button 17) at the time of power-on and at the time of power restoration to restore the customer waiting state. There is a difference in the light emission mode of the initial light emission in. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes.

The fourth feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64 is that when the power is turned on, when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, or when the power is restored during the jackpot game, the board accessory is restored. The light emitting mode of the initial light emission during the initial operation of (the first movable member and the second movable member) is different. By doing so, it is possible to grasp whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes.

The effect button LED is turned off when the power is restored during the variable display of the special symbol or during the jackpot game, but it is the same as when the power is restored to restore the effect button LED to the customer waiting state. It may be turned on in a light emitting mode.

The fifth feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64 is the number of emission colors in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on and the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is restored. The point is that the numbers are different. By doing so, it is easier to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes possible.

The number of emission colors in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on is larger than the number of emission colors in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is restored, but it may be reversed.

The sixth feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64 is that the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on is the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is restored. The point is that it contains an emission color that is not found in. By doing so, it is easier to understand whether it is the initial operation by turning on the power (the control state of the game is initialized) or the initial operation by restoring the power (the control state of the game is restored). It becomes possible.

It should be noted that the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is restored may include an emission color that is not included in the emission color in the initial emission of the effect button 17 when the power is turned on.

The seventh feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64 is that the time during which the effect button 17 vibrates when the power is turned on or when the power is restored is produced during the effective period that occurs during the execution of the variable effect. There is a point different from the time when the effect button 17 vibrates during the operation effect executed by operating the button 17. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp that it is the vibration in the initial operation of the effect button 17.

The eighth feature of the frame accessory initial operation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 64 is whether or not the initial vibration of the button vibration motor, which does not detect whether or not it is at the origin position, is at the origin position. It can be mentioned that the effect button 17 is overlaid on the initial operation of the effect button 17 on which the detection is performed. By doing so, the operation check of the effect button 17 and the operation check of the button vibration motor can be performed at the same time, and the time required for the operation check can be shortened.

(Specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after the power is turned on)
FIG. 65 is a diagram showing a specific example when there is no return abnormality in the various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the home-origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

At the timing of T7, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ), And when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T8, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound is silenced.

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T9, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T10, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the second movable member after the power is turned on)
FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the home-origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the home return processing is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the second movable member LED blinks red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality (abnormality notification mode), and the initial stage The operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the second movable member 74, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED is completed, and the LED is lit while waiting for customers (white lighting).

When the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T7, the output of the initialization notification sound stops and becomes silent, and at the timing of T8, the game ball to the first starting port 45 When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning is received, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "1", and the hold number is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B. Along with displaying the first hold icon, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the voice output device 9.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. It lights up during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the first movable member after the power is turned on)
FIG. 67 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the home-origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the first movable member 73, the first movable member LED notifies the occurrence of the return abnormality. Flashes red (abnormality notification mode), and the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends. Then, the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73, the initial light emission of the second movable member LED is completed, and the LED is lit while waiting for customers (white lighting).

When the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T7, the output of the initialization notification sound stops and becomes silent, and at the timing of T8, the game ball to the first starting port 45 When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning is received, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "1", and the hold number is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B. Along with displaying the first hold icon, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the voice output device 9.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. It lights up during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power is turned on)
FIG. 68 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the effect button 17 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the home-origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the effect button 17, the effect button LED blinks red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality ( The abnormality notification mode), and the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is started, but the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. The operation will not start. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as initial light emission.

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started, and at the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed. Then, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED finish the initial light emission and turn on while waiting for customers (white lighting), and at the timing of T7, the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) is set. After that, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound is silenced.

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T8, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the effect button LED ends, the variation display is started on the sub first variation indicator 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changing. The light is turned on, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 is in a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power restoration)
FIG. 69 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where there is no return abnormality in various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) after power restoration without initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. The second standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

At the timing of T7, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ).

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T8, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the second movable member after power restoration)
FIG. 70 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power is restored without initializing the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. The second standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the home return processing is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the second movable member LED blinks red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality (abnormality notification mode), and the initial stage The operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the second movable member 74, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED is completed, and the LED is lit while waiting for customers (white lighting).

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 shows "1", and the sound output device 9 gives a winning sound "1". "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. It lights up during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the first movable member after power restoration)
FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality after the power is restored without initializing the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. The second standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the first movable member 73, the first movable member LED notifies the occurrence of the return abnormality. Flashes red (abnormality notification mode), and the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit in blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends. Then, the initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73, the initial light emission of the second movable member LED is completed, and the LED is lit while waiting for customers (white lighting).

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold display 83 shows "1", and the sound output device 9 gives a winning sound "1". "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. It lights up during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after power restoration)
FIG. 72 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the effect button 17 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on without initializing the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. The second standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the effect button 17, the effect button LED blinks red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality ( The abnormality notification mode), and the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is started, but the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. The operation will not start. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started, and at the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed. Then, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are turned on while waiting for customers (white lights).

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the effect button LED ends, the variation display is started on the sub first variation indicator 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changing. The light is turned on, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 is in a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when the state after power restoration is displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol and there is hold memory)
FIG. 73 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the state after power restoration without initialization of the main RAM 110c is in the fluctuation display (loss fluctuation display) of the special symbol and has the hold storage.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the second power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect The return operation of the button 17 to the origin position is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device displays a returning screen including the characters "Please restart the game". , The audio output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when a special symbol storage specification command (first hold number = 3, second hold number = 0) as a command when the power is turned on is received, the image display device displays the returning screen, so that the first hold number is displayed. The state in which the reserved numbers are not displayed in the display area 70E or the second reserved number display area 70F is maintained.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "3", and the sub second hold indicator 84 has a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T6, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts, and at the timing of T7, the first operation 2 When the initial operation of the movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

When a special symbol confirmation command is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary) on the image display device. The stop screen (same as the second standby screen) in the displayed state is displayed, and the stop sound “Don ♪” is output from the voice output device 9.

At this time, three first hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, and the icon display area 70C is secured in a state where the display area can display an effect image such as a background image ( The pedestal image is displayed), but the icon is not displayed.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "2". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "2" is displayed.

When the state after the power is restored is the fluctuation display (loss fluctuation display) of the special symbol and there is no hold storage, "0" is displayed on the sub first hold display 83 at the timing of T2, and the timing of T9. The basic operation flow from the timing of T1 to the timing of T8 described above is the same except that the variation effect is not started by receiving the customer waiting state designation command.

(Specific example when the power recovery specification command could not be received normally when the power is turned on)
FIG. 74 is a diagram showing a specific example when the power restoration designation command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on.

When the power restoration designation command cannot be received normally, the case where the power is supplied to the effect control board 130 but the power is not supplied to the main control board 110, the effect control board 110 is transferred to the effect control board 130. There are cases where the command communication line is disconnected, cases where the connector of the command communication line is disconnected (including a half-inserted state), and the like.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second) is performed without the effect control board 130 receiving the first power recovery designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110. Upon receiving the hold number = 0), the image display device maintains the state in which the initial screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED keep off.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T3, the initial screen is displayed on the image display device. Although it is maintained, the sub-first hold indicator 83 is in a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the audio output device 9.

When a variation start command (effect symbol designation command, variation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T4, the image display device receives the effect symbol 70a of "753" which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. , After the second standby screen in the state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display) is displayed for a moment, the variation effect (effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the special symbol TZ, the movement of the hold icon, or the movement to the icon) Change, BGM output) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

The specific example when the power-on designation command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on is the same as the specific example when the power-on designation command cannot be normally received.

(Specific example when only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted)
FIG. 75 shows only the power supply to the main control board 110 in the customer waiting state (power is being supplied to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130) after the origin return process and the initial operation process are completed. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of restarting after stopping.

The case where only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted is the case where the power supply lines (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 are disconnected and then come into contact with each other due to an external factor. In some cases, the connector of the power supply line (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 is disconnected (including the half-inserted state), and then the connector is connected. Can be mentioned.

At the timing of T1, it is already in the customer waiting state after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories are completed, and the image display device has the initial symbol at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a of a certain "753" and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are displayed. The member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers.

If the timing of T1 is the return operation of various accessories, the initial operation, and the customer waiting state after the end of the variation effect executed after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, the image display device is displayed. Is displayed, the standby screen in which the lost effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When only the power supply (including the backup power supply) to the main control board 110 is stopped at the timing of T2, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub Information display device 80 (sub 1st fluctuation display 81, sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, sub 1st hold display 83, sub 2nd hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display The device 86) also maintains the displayed contents.

Even if only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped, the customer waiting state specification command is received regardless of whether the standby screen is being displayed (whether or not the fluctuation effect is finished). Later, or after the end of the previous customer waiting demo production), when the demo waiting time elapses, the customer waiting demo production is started.

When the power supply to the main control board 110 is restarted at the timing of T3, the main RAM 110c is initialized. At this time, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub first variable display 81, sub second variable display 82, sub). The first hold indicator 83, the sub second hold indicator 84, the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86) also maintain the displayed contents.

At the timing of T4, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the home-origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned off, and the image display device is supplied with a power source instead of the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen. The effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol at the time of input, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display) are displayed, and the voice output device 9 displays an alarm and "RAM". An initialization notification sound consisting of the voice "Clear" is output.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T5, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T6, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T7, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T8, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

At the timing of T9, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ), And when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T10, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound is silenced.

It should be noted that the return operation of various characters, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, or the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) ) Is being executed, the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped and then restarted. While waiting for customers, except that the screens displayed on the device are the variable effect screen (loss variable effect screen, big hit variable effect screen) and the big hit effect screen (opening effect screen, round game effect screen, ending effect screen). This is the same as the case where only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted.

Further, when there is a return abnormality in the various accessories, the initial operation of the various accessories is performed in the same manner as in the specific example shown in FIGS. 66, 67, or 68.

Next, a case where the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and the supply of the backup power supply is continued and the supply of the main power supply is restarted will be described.

If the customer is waiting after the return operation, initial operation, and output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories have already been completed, the image display device is provided with the initial symbol "753" at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary display) or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect are displayed. The button LED is lit while waiting for customers.

If the image display device is in a waiting state after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound are completed, and the variation effect executed after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, the image display device is lost. The standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (excluding the backup power supply) is displayed. Sub 1st fluctuation display 81, sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, sub 1st hold display 83, sub 2nd hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display 86) are also displayed. Maintain the content.

Then, when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed, a process for restoring the control state of the game is performed. At this time, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub first variable display 81, sub second variable display 82, sub). The first hold indicator 83, the sub second hold indicator 84, the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86) also maintain the displayed contents.

Even if the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped, the standby screen is being displayed (after receiving the customer waiting state specification command regardless of whether or not the fluctuation effect is completed, or When the demo waiting time has elapsed after the end of the previous customer waiting demo production), the customer waiting demo production is started.

After that, when the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the origin positions of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are started. The return operation to is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned off, and the image display device is replaced with the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen when the power is restored. The second standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol of the above, and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 becomes silent.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

Then, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

After that, when the initial operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the initial light emission of the effect button LED ends and the light is turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting), and when the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed, the second movable member 74 The initial operation is started.

Then, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting). ..

It should be noted that the return operation, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is already being executed, that is, the variation effect screen on the image display device. When the power recovery designation command is received while is displayed, the same as after the timing of T2 in the specific example shown in FIG. 73.

In addition, the return operation of various characters, the initial operation, and the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, that is, the opening effect screen on the image display device. When the power restoration designation command is received while either the round effect screen or the ending effect screen is displayed, the timing after T2 of the specific example shown in FIG. 73 or later is obtained except for the display contents of the image display device. The same applies.

Specifically, in the image display device, a special jackpot effect screen is displayed instead of the normal jackpot effect screen, and the special jackpot effect screen is displayed until the next round designation command or ending designation command is received. maintain. The display of the special jackpot effect screen may be maintained until the jackpot game is completed.

Further, when there is a return abnormality in the various accessories, the initial operation of the various accessories is performed in the same manner as in the specific example shown in FIGS. 70, 71, or 72.

As described above, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the control state of the game is initialized, the identification characters (numbers, alphabets, etc.) in the plurality of effect symbols 70a are the first combination. When the control state of the game is restored by displaying the first initial effect symbol (“135”), the identification characters in the plurality of effect symbols 70a are the second combination of the second initial effect symbols (““ 135 ”). 753 ") is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the control state of the game is restored, a specific display suggesting the restart of the power supply is performed before the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device. Is possible, and the display mode of the specific display (only the initial screen display) to be displayed on the image display device after the restoration to the customer waiting state, and the variable display of the special symbol and after the restoration to no hold memory / with hold memory The display mode of the specific display displayed on the image display device (display of the initial screen + the display of the returning screen) is different from that of the display mode. By doing so, when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, the hold icon display area (first hold icon display area 70B, second hold icon display area 70D) and the sub hold indicator (sub first hold display). It is possible to perform a hold display indicating the number of hold memories on each of the device 83 and the sub second hold display 84), and the power supply stopped in the state where the hold memory is present is restarted and the control state of the game is restored. If this is the case, the hold icon display area does not execute the hold display when the image display device is performing the specific display suggesting the restart of the power supply, but the sub hold display can execute the hold display. By doing so, when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the number of pending memories can be grasped before the end of the specific display, and the interest of the game is reduced. It becomes possible to suppress it.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the power supply stopped during the customer waiting demonstration effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed again. Instead, the second standby screen is displayed in a state where the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, is stopped and displayed (still displayed). By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of whether or not the state before the power supply is stopped is during the customer waiting demonstration production, and the display control when the control state of the game is restored after the power supply is restarted. It is possible to reduce the processing load.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, the sub-variation indicators (sub-first variation indicator 81, sub-second variation indicator 82) have special symbols after the control state of the game is restored. Even when the fluctuation display of is executed (the screen during recovery is displayed), the fluctuation display (blinking display) is not performed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load when the control state of the game is restored after the power supply is restarted.

In addition, when the change display of the special symbol is executed (the screen during return is displayed) when the control state of the game is restored, the sub-variation display (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display) A variable display (blinking display) may be performed in 82). In this way, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the variable display of the special symbol is executed when the control state of the game is restored.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, the image display device displays the returning screen for the sub-hold display (sub-first hold display 83, sub-second hold display 84). From the time when the sub-variation display is displayed (before the fluctuation display is performed on the sub-variation display and when the special symbol storage designation command is received), the display mode indicates the number of pending numbers. By doing so, it is possible to make the player grasp the number of holdings immediately after the control state of the game is restored, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

In addition, when the sub-variation display (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display 82) performs fluctuation display (blinking display) while the returning screen is displayed on the image display device. The sub-holding display (sub-first holding display 83, sub-second holding display 84) may be set to a display mode indicating the number of holdings in accordance with the start of this variable display. In this way, it is possible to easily grasp that the variable display of the special symbol is executed when the control state of the game is restored and the number of holdings at that time.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power is restored to the customer waiting state without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. The return operation of various accessories is performed from the same timing as the case where the effect is displayed, that is, the timing when the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device (the timing when the initial screen ends). By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the return operation of the various accessories without complicating the control on the return operation of the various accessories.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, during the return operation of the various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17), the various accessories emit light. The unit (first movable member LED, second movable member LED, effect button LED) is turned off. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish it from the initial operation of various accessories, and it is possible to grasp that the return operation is in progress.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when there is a return abnormality in any of the various accessories, the light emitting portion of the accessory with the return abnormality blinks in red (abnormality notification mode). By doing so, abnormality notification is performed. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp the accessory having the return abnormality.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the abnormality notification is performed by blinking the light emitting portion of the accessory having the return abnormality in red, until the next variation effect is started. Abnormality notification is to be continued. By doing so, it becomes possible to surely notify the accessory having the return abnormality.

In addition, when there is a return abnormality in the accessory, a return operation for returning the accessory having the return abnormality to the origin position may be performed at the timing when the next variation effect is started. Further, when the abnormality notification is performed by blinking the light emitting portion of the accessory having the return abnormality in red, the abnormality notification may be canceled when the effect button 17 is operated.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the power supply stopped during the customer waiting state is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device. Initial operation of various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) from the subsequent timing (when the return operation is completed immediately, the effect symbol 70a is displayed). However, when the power supply stopped during the variable display of the special symbol is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the timing before the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device (display of the screen during restoration). From the middle), the initial operation of various accessories is performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform the initial operation of various accessories at an appropriate timing according to the state when the power supply is generated.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the returning screen is displayed on the image display device for the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) (special). The initial operation is performed after the sub-hold indicators (sub-first hold indicator 83, sub-second hold indicator 84) are in the display mode indicating the number of holds during the variable display of the symbol and before the display of the effect symbol 70a. It has become like. By doing so, it is possible to perform the initial operation of the board after letting the player grasp the number of reservations (progress of the game in the future), and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the game. Become.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, with respect to the frame accessory (effect button 17), when the returning screen is displayed on the image display device (during the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol). Before the display of 70a), the sub-holding display (sub-first holding display 83, sub-second holding display 84) is set to the display mode indicating the number of holdings, and then the initial operation is performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform the initial operation of the frame accessory after letting the player grasp the number of reservations (progress of the game in the future), and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest of the game. Become.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power is restored to the customer waiting state without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. From the same timing as when the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device, that is, the timing after the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device (when the return operation is completed immediately, the timing when the effect symbol 70a is displayed) is the initial stage of various accessories. It is designed to operate. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the initial operation of the various accessories without complicating the control on the initial operation of the various accessories.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, even when the stop screen is displayed after the returning screen is displayed, the stop sound of the effect symbol 70a is output. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the fluctuation effect that was being executed when the power supply is stopped has ended, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game. Become.

When the stop screen is displayed after the returning screen is displayed, the stop sound of the effect symbol 70a may not be output.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, when the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received, various accessories can be restored simply by displaying the initial screen. The operation, the initial operation, and the initial light emission are not executed. By doing so, it is possible to grasp that an abnormality in which the command cannot be received when the power is turned on has occurred.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, even when the initial screen is displayed because the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received, the main screen is displayed. When a special symbol memory designation command based on the winning of the game ball from the control board 110 to the starting port is received, the winning sound is output. By doing so, it is possible to accurately notify that the game ball has won a prize at the starting port even when the initial screen is displayed.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, even when the initial screen is displayed because the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received, the main screen is displayed. When a fluctuation start command is received from the control board 110, the fluctuation effect is executed without displaying the standby screen. By doing so, the start of the variable effect is executed without delay, and the variable effect can be executed from the beginning to the end within the range of the variable time of the special symbol.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, even when the initial screen is displayed because the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received, the main screen is displayed. When a variation start command is received from the control board 110, the variation effect is executed without executing the return operation or the initial operation of various accessories. By doing so, it is possible to execute the effect using various accessories without being hindered by the return operation or the initial operation during the execution of the variable effect.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, the main control board is in the customer waiting state after the return operation of various accessories and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) have already been completed. When the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received again from the main control board 110 by restarting after only the power supply to the 110 is stopped, the recovery operation and the initial operation of various accessories are performed again. (Including initial emission) is to be executed. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

In addition, during the return operation of various characters and the fluctuation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) after the initial operation (including initial light emission) is completed, or during the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect). Even so, if the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received again from the main control board 110 by restarting after only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped, various accessories are used again. The return operation and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) are executed. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, even in the customer waiting state after the output of the initialization notification sound is already completed, after only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped. When a power-on designation command is received from the main control board 110, such as by restarting, the initialization notification sound is output again. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, even during the fluctuation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) or the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is finished, the main control board 110 is reached. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, such as by restarting after only the power supply of the above is stopped, the initialization notification sound is output again. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, the initialization notification sound is emitted from the voice output device 9 instead of executing the return operation and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) of various accessories. May just output.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 65 to 75, power is supplied to the main control board 110 even after the return operation of various accessories and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) have already been completed. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, such as when only the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the first standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen, and the power is supplied again from the main control board 110. When the recovery designation command is received, the second standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, even during the fluctuation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) or the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is finished, the main control board 110 is reached. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110 by restarting after only the power supply of the main control board 110 is stopped, the first standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen, and the main control board 110 is displayed. When the power restoration designation command is received again from, the second standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

(Modification example when only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted)
FIG. 76 shows only the power supply to the main control board 110 in the customer waiting state (power is being supplied to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130) after the origin return process and the initial operation process are completed. It is a figure which shows the modification in the case of restarting after stopping.

The case where only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted is the case where the power supply lines (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 are disconnected and then come into contact with each other due to an external factor. In some cases, the connector of the power supply line (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 is disconnected (including the half-inserted state), and then the connector is connected. Can be mentioned.

At the timing of T1, it is already in the customer waiting state after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories are completed, and the image display device has the initial symbol at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a of a certain "753" and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are displayed. The member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers.

If the timing of T1 is the return operation of various accessories, the initial operation, and the customer waiting state after the end of the variation effect executed after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, the image display device is displayed. Is displayed, the standby screen in which the lost effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When only the power supply (including the backup power supply) to the main control board 110 is stopped at the timing of T2, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub Information display device 80 (sub 1st fluctuation display 81, sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, sub 1st hold display 83, sub 2nd hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display The device 86) also maintains the displayed contents.

Even if only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped, the customer waiting state specification command is received regardless of whether the standby screen is being displayed (whether or not the fluctuation effect is finished). Later, or after the end of the previous customer waiting demo production), when the demo waiting time elapses, the customer waiting demo production is started.

When the power supply to the main control board 110 is restarted at the timing of T3, the main RAM 110c is initialized. At this time, instead of the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo production screen, the image display device displays an initial screen including the characters "reading", and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED. , And the effect button LED turns off.

At this time, the sub information display device 80 (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display 82, sub first hold display 83, sub second hold display 84, sub general map fluctuation display 85, sub The normal figure hold display 86) is hidden.

At the timing of T4, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the home-origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device is replaced with the initial screen of "135" which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on. The first standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 provides an initialization notification consisting of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared". Sound is output.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T5, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T6, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T7, the initial light emission ends at the effect button LED and lights up while waiting for customers (lights white), and at the timing of T8, the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends. Then, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

At the timing of T9, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ), And when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T10, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound is silenced.

It should be noted that the return operation of various characters, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, or the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) ) Is stopped and then restarted after only the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped, the image display device is displayed before the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped at the timing of T3. Main control while waiting for customers, except that the displayed screens are the variable effect screen (loss variable effect screen, big hit variable effect screen) and the big hit effect screen (opening effect screen, round game effect screen, ending effect screen). This is the same as the case where only the power supply to the board 110 is stopped and then restarted.

Next, a case where the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and the supply of the backup power supply is continued and the supply of the main power supply is restarted will be described.

If the customer is waiting after the return operation, initial operation, and output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories have already been completed, the image display device is provided with the initial symbol "753" at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary display) or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect are displayed. The button LED is lit while waiting for customers.

If the image display device is in a waiting state after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound are completed, and the variation effect executed after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, the image display device is lost. The standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (excluding the backup power supply) is displayed. Sub 1st fluctuation display 81, sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, sub 1st hold display 83, sub 2nd hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display 86) are also displayed. Maintain the content.

Then, when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed, a process for restoring the control state of the game is performed. At this time, the image display device displays the initial screen including the characters "reading", and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned off.

At this time, the sub information display device 80 (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display 82, sub first hold display 83, sub second hold display 84, sub general map fluctuation display 85, sub The normal figure hold display 86) is hidden.

After that, when the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the origin positions of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are started. The return operation to is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device is replaced with the initial screen by "753" which is an initial symbol at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still displayed) is displayed.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

Then, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

After that, when the initial operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the initial light emission of the effect button LED ends and the light is turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting). 2 The initial operation of the movable member 74 is started.

Then, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting). ..

It should be noted that the return operation, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is already being executed, that is, the variation effect screen on the image display device. Even when the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped and the power supply to the main control board 110 is restarted when is displayed, the image display device displays "Read". When the initial screen including the characters "middle" is displayed, and then the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the restoration operation of various accessories and the restoration operation of various accessories are performed. The initial operation is performed. At this time, the image display device displays the returning screen containing the characters "Please restart the game" instead of the initial screen, and displays the returning screen until the next special symbol confirmation command is received. maintain.

In addition, the return operation of various characters, the initial operation, and the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, that is, the opening effect screen on the image display device. Only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) was stopped when either the round effect screen or the ending effect screen was displayed, and then the power supply to the main control board 110 was restarted. Also in this case, the image display device displays an initial screen including the characters "reading", and then the control board 130 directs a power restoration designation command as a power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110. Upon reception, the return operation and the initial operation of various accessories are executed. At this time, the image display device displays a special jackpot effect screen instead of the normal jackpot effect screen, and maintains the display of the special jackpot effect screen until the next round designation command or ending designation command is received. .. The display of the special jackpot effect screen may be maintained until the jackpot game is completed.

As described above, according to the modification shown in FIG. 76, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the standby screen on which the effect symbol 70a is displayed is changed to the initial screen different from the standby screen. It is designed to switch. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp that the power supply to the main control board 110 has been stopped (the main control board 110 has an abnormality).

Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 76, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the second movable member LED are displayed from the initial screen. The effect button LED is turned off. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp that the power supply to the main control board 110 has been stopped (the main control board 110 has an abnormality).

In addition, instead of starting the initial operation of various accessories from the timing of switching from the initial screen to the standby screen, the various accessories are not started from the timing of switching to the initial screen or the timing of switching from the initial screen to the standby screen. The initial operation of may be started.

Further, instead of switching from the standby screen to the initial screen when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed, the standby screen may be switched to the initial screen when the power-on designation command is received. In this case, the initial operation of various accessories may be started from the timing when the standby screen is switched to the initial screen, or the timing between the initial screen and the standby screen, or the initial screen is changed to the standby screen. The initial operation of various accessories may be started at the timing of switching.

Also, when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed (received the power-on designation command), the initial screen is displayed after switching from the standby screen to the non-display state instead of switching from the standby screen to the initial screen. You may do it. In this case, the initial operation of various accessories may be started from the timing of switching from the hidden state to the initial screen or the timing of switching from the initial screen to the standby screen, or from the initial screen to the standby screen. The initial operation of various accessories may be started at the timing of switching to.

(Modification example when the second movable member has a return abnormality after the power is turned on)
FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a modified example in which the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the initial screen in which the characters "reading" is displayed as the initial operation of the image display device is displayed.

At the timing of T2, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the home-origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off, and the image display device has the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the effect symbol 70a. The first standby screen in a state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (stationary display) is displayed, and the voice output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T4, when the home return processing is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED blink red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality. (Abnormality notification mode), the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the effect button LED lights up in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the effect button 17 is completed, the initial light emission of the effect button LED ends and the light is turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting), and the initial of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74. The initial operation process ends without the operation being executed.

When the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T6, the output of the initialization notification sound stops and becomes silent, and at the timing of T7, the game ball to the first starting port 45 When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning is received, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E becomes "1", and the hold number is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B. Along with displaying the first hold icon, the sub first hold display 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the voice output device 9.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED and the second movable member The LED and the effect button LED are lit during fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 is in a display mode indicating "0".

Even when the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality when the power is turned on, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED blink red to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality (abnormality notification mode). , The initial operation process is completed without executing the initial operations of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74.

Further, even when the power is restored, if the first movable member 73 or the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED notify the occurrence of the return abnormality. Therefore, it blinks in red (abnormality notification mode), and the initial operation processing is completed without executing the initial operations of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74.

As described above, according to the modification shown in FIG. 77, when one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, not only the movable member having the return abnormality but also the return abnormality occurs. The initial operation is not executed even for a movable member that does not exist. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that one movable member collides with the other movable member and breaks down. In addition, it is possible to prevent the movable member (particularly, the movable member on which the return abnormality has not occurred) from stopping during the execution of the game (variable effect, jackpot game), and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented.

Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 77, when one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, both the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED Flashes red to notify the recovery error. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp that there is an abnormality in the movable member as compared with the case where only the movable member LED provided on one of the movable members having the return abnormality blinks in red.

Further, according to the modified example shown in FIG. 77, even if one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 are movable. The initial operation is executed for the effect button 17 that does not collide with the member 74. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the operation of the effect button 17, and it is possible to grasp the abnormality of the effect button 17.

Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 77, even if one of the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, the effect button LED provided on the effect button 17 returns. The initial light emission is performed without blinking red to notify the abnormality. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp that the effect button 17 has no return abnormality.

When the first movable member 73 or the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality, the initial operation process may be completed without executing the initial operation of the effect button 17. In this case, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED may be made to blink red in order to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality.

Further, when there is a return abnormality in the effect button 17, the initial operation process may be completed for the first movable member 73 and the second movable member 74 without executing the initial operation. In this case, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED may be made to blink red in order to notify the occurrence of the return abnormality.

(Example of production when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and then restarted during the execution of the icon change effect and the lamp change effect)
78 and 79 are diagrams showing an example of an effect when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped and then restarted during the execution of the icon change effect and the lamp change effect.

As shown in FIG. 78 (a), when the first hold icon (CD icon) is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 and the second display unit 70B2 of the first hold icon display area 70B, "728". It is assumed that the loss effect symbol 70a of "" is stopped and displayed.

After that, when the variable effect in which the SPSP reach effect is executed is started, as shown in FIG. 78 (b), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first display unit 70B1 and the second display are started. The first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the unit 70B2 is shifted and displayed on the icon display area 70C and the first display unit 70B1, respectively.

Here, the display mode of the icon shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C is changed to a red character icon to start the icon change effect, and accordingly, the winning opening lamp NR is turned off and blinks red. The lamp change effect is started by changing to the changed state.

After that, as shown in FIG. 78 (c), the effect symbol 70a of "3" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, and the central variable display area. A reach effect (normal reach) in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed is executed.

Then, when the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 78 (d), the SP reach effect is started, and the effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen, and the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70B and the second The hold icon display area 70D is erased together with the hold icon.

After that, when the SPSP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 78 (e), the SPSP reach effect is started, and the icon display area 70C on which the icon is displayed is erased together with the icon. At this time, the winning opening lamp NR is not turned off as the icon is erased, and the lamp change effect on the winning opening lamp NR remains continuous.

When the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped at this timing, the image display device is hidden and the winning opening lamp NR is turned off, as shown in FIG. 78 (f).

After that, when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed, as shown in FIG. 79 (g), the image display device displays the initial screen including the characters "reading", but the winning opening lamp NR is turned off. Maintain the state.

Then, when the effect control board 130 receives the second power supply restoration designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, the characters "Please restart the game" are displayed on the image display device as shown in FIG. 79 (h). The returning screen including is displayed over the execution period of the SPSP reach effect (including the execution period of the promotion effect of whether or not the temporarily stopped jackpot effect symbol is promoted to the jackpot effect symbol that is more valuable to the player). However, the winning opening lamp NR remains off here as well.

After that, when the execution period of the SPSP reach effect that becomes a loss ends (the effect control board 130 receives the special symbol confirmation command indicating the loss), as shown in FIG. 79 (i), the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed (shaking). The effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the stop screen (second standby screen) in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed) are displayed without performing (variation). The variation effect ends without restarting the lamp change effect.

At this time, the same CD icon as before the power supply is stopped is displayed in the first display unit 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B, and the icon is not displayed in the icon display area 70C, but is rectangular. By displaying the area image, the display space (display area) of the icon is secured in a state in which an effect image such as a background image can be displayed.

After that, when the next variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 79 (j), the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started and displayed on the first display unit 70B1 and the second display unit 70B2. The first hold icon (CD icon) is shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C and the first display unit 70B1, respectively.

On the other hand, when the execution period of the SPSP reach effect, which is a big hit, ends (the effect control board 130 receives the special symbol confirmation command indicating the big hit), as shown in FIG. 79 (k), the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed (swayed). The jackpot production symbol 70a (reach state before power off) of "777" suggesting the type of the jackpot game (here, the first jackpot game) without performing the fluctuation / swing display) is "3". ↓ 3 ”is a combination of production symbols that is different from the reach combination by the production symbol), and the stop screen with the special symbol TZ stopped and displayed (still display) is displayed, and the lamp change effect is restarted with the winning opening lamp NR. The fluctuation production ends without doing anything.

In addition to the variable effect in which the SPSP reach effect is executed, other variable effects (variable effect in which normal variation is executed, variable effect in which shortened variation is executed, variable effect in which normal reach effect is executed, SP reach effect) When the power supply stopped during the execution is resumed and the execution period of the effect ends, the temporary stop display (sway fluctuation / swing display) of the effect symbol 70a is not performed, and the "variation effect" is executed. 753 ”lost effect symbol 70a, or the jackpot effect symbol that is the same combination of effect symbols as the reach combination by the effect symbol that formed the reach state before the power was turned off, or a combination of different effect symbols is stopped display (still display). Will be done.

Further, regarding the special symbol TZ, whether the control state of the game is initialized or restored, and whether the subsequent state is the normal game state or the specific game state (low probability time short game state, high probability time short game state). Regardless of whether or not there is a special symbol TZ, the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed) with a number having the same display mode (shape, design) and the same combination as the effect symbol 70a.

After that, when the opening of the jackpot game is started, as shown in FIG. 79 (l), the image display device is provided with information indicating the type of the jackpot game (“MAX jackpot” indicating that the jackpot game is the first jackpot game). The including opening effect is started, and the first hold icon display area 70B, the second hold icon display area 70D, and the icon display area 70C are erased together with the icons.

Although the winning opening lamp NR remains off during the display of the initial screen and / or the returning screen, it is not used in the lamp change effect (does not suggest the jackpot winning expectation). ) May turn on the winning opening lamp NR.

As described above, according to the effect example shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, the power supply stopped during the execution of the variation effect in which the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and then displayed as a stop is restarted. After the control state of the game is restored, the special symbol confirmation command (when the special symbol confirmation command is missed and the transition to the customer waiting state is performed after that, the customer waiting state is specified after the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed. When a command) is received, the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed (stationary display) without temporarily stopping the effect symbol 70a (sway fluctuation / swing display). By doing so, it is possible to make the player know that the variable effect that was being executed when the power supply is stopped has ended, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the effect examples shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, the effect symbol 70a is stopped and displayed (still display) after the power supply stopped during the execution of the loss fluctuation effect is restarted and the control state of the game is restored. When this is done, the combination of the effect symbols, which is the initial symbol when the power is restored, is stopped and displayed (still display) instead of the normal loss effect symbol. By doing so, it is not necessary to perform complicated processing such as determining the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (still displayed) by lottery, the power restoration is such that the control state of the game is restored, and the power supply is It becomes possible to grasp that the fluctuation effect that was being executed at the time of stopping has ended.

Further, according to the effect example shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (still display) after the power supply stopped during the execution of the jackpot variation effect is restarted and the control state of the game is restored. In that case, the combination of jackpot effect symbols is stopped and displayed (still display). By doing so, it is possible to understand that the power restoration is such that the control state of the game is restored, and that the fluctuation effect that was being executed when the power supply was stopped was the jackpot variation effect. Become.

Further, according to the effect examples shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, when the combination of the jackpot effect symbols is stopped and displayed (still display) after the control state of the game is restored, the reach state is formed before the power supply is stopped. It is possible to stop display (still display) a combination of jackpot production symbols that is different from the reach combination of the production symbols that were used. By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of the jackpot effect symbol that was scheduled to be stopped before the power supply is stopped, and it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the display control after the power supply is restarted.

Further, according to the effect examples shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, when the variable effect executed at the time when the power supply is stopped includes the execution period of the promotion effect described above, the power supply is restarted and controlled. After the state is restored, the jackpot effect symbol is stopped and displayed (still display) without executing the promotion effect. By doing so, no useless effect is performed until the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (still display), so that the variable effect that was being executed when the power supply was stopped was the jackpot variable effect. Can be immediately grasped by the player.

Further, according to the effect examples shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, there are cases where the power supply stopped during the execution of the loss variation effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, and cases where the game is stopped during the execution of the jackpot variation effect. The display mode (type of display screen, display order of display screens) of the image display device after the restart of power supply is the same as in the case where the power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored. By doing so, it is possible to perform simple display control without being aware of whether the loss fluctuation effect is being executed or the jackpot variation effect is being executed, and the display after the power supply is restarted. It is possible to reduce the processing load related to control.

Further, according to the production examples shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, the special symbol TZ has the same display mode as before the power supply is stopped after the power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored. Therefore, the stop display (still display) is performed with a number having the same combination as the effect symbol 70a. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp that the fluctuation effect that was being executed when the power supply was stopped has ended.

Further, according to the effect example shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, when the power supply stopped during the display of the icon is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the display of the returning screen is completed and then the next step. Until the variation effect (scrolling of the effect symbol 70a) is started, the icon display area 70C displays a quadrangular area image, so that the display space (display area) of the icon is a background image or the like. The effect image is secured in a displayable state, but the icon is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player know that the variable effect that was being executed when the power supply is stopped has ended, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the effect example shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, when the power supply stopped while the hold icon is displayed is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the display of the returning screen is completed and then the next step is performed. By displaying a square area image in the hold icon display area, the hold icon display space (display area) is in a state where an effect image such as a background image can be displayed. It is secured and the hold icon is displayed. By doing so, even when the power supply is stopped, it is possible to grasp that the pending fluctuation effect has not disappeared, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game. It becomes.

Further, according to the effect examples shown in FIGS. 78 to 79, the variation effect corresponding to the icon that triggered the execution of the lamp change effect (the lighting color (blue, red) with high expectation of winning the winning opening lamp NR is high. , Rainbow) If the power supply stopped during the memory of the special figure judgment information) is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the winning opening lamp NR is hit without restarting the lamp change effect. The notification mode (lights off or lights up in white) does not indicate the degree of expectation of winning. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the control load after the power supply is restarted, and to avoid a situation in which the player is confused that the lamp change effect is restarted even though the variation effect is not executed. It will be possible.

After the execution period of the jackpot fluctuation effect is completed, the stop screen in the state where the jackpot effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed is displayed, but as in the case of loss, when the power is restored. The second standby screen in a state where the effect symbol 70a of the initial symbol "753" and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still displayed) may be displayed.

Further, after the execution period of the jackpot variation effect is completed, the jackpot effect symbol 70a and the stop screen in the state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed are displayed, but the jackpot effect symbol 70a is displayed without displaying the stop screen. May be started for the opening effect of the jackpot game in which is not displayed. In addition, information indicating the type of jackpot game may be displayed in the opening effect, the jackpot special symbol TZ of "777" may be displayed, or the special symbol of "753" which is the initial symbol when the power is restored. TZ may be displayed.

In addition, after the execution period of the loss fluctuation effect is completed, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, which are the initial symbols at the time of power restoration, are displayed, and after the execution period of the jackpot variation effect is completed, the jackpot is displayed. The opening effect of the jackpot game may be started without displaying the stop screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed.

In addition, when it is possible to execute a specific effect that encourages whether or not the jackpot game is executed without displaying the effect symbol 70a in the reach state in the variable effect (expecting that the jackpot game is executed), the specific effect is specified. After the power supply that was stopped during the execution of the effect is resumed and the control state is restored, if there is a loss, the effect symbol 70a, which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, is stopped and displayed (still display), and if it is a big hit. The jackpot effect symbol 70a may be stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when the combination of jackpot effect symbols is stopped and displayed (still display) after the control state of the game is restored, one of a plurality of combinations of jackpot effect symbols corresponding to the type of jackpot game executed thereafter. May be stopped and displayed.

In this case, for example, the combination of the jackpot effect symbols suggesting the execution of the first jackpot game is "333" and "777", and the combination of the jackpot effect symbols suggesting the execution of the second jackpot game is "222" and "222". It is assumed that there are "444", "666", and "888", and the combinations of the jackpot effect symbols suggesting the execution of the third jackpot game are "111", "555", and "999".

Then, when the reach combination before the power supply is stopped is "1 ↓ 1" which constitutes a part of the combination of the jackpot effect symbols suggesting the execution of the third jackpot game, the jackpot game executed after that is the first. In the case of a jackpot game, either "333" or "777" (a combination of jackpot effect symbols different from the reach combination by the effect symbols forming the reach state) is stopped and displayed, and then executed. When the jackpot game is the third jackpot game, either "111", "555", or "999" (a combination of jackpot production symbols that is the same as or different from the reach combination by the production symbols that formed the reach state). It is advisable to stop and display.

Further, the special symbol TZ does not stop and display (still display) with a number that is the same combination as the effect symbol 70a after the power supply is restarted and the control state is restored, but the combination is different from the effect symbol 70a. It may be set to stop display (still display) with a number.

In addition, when the normal game state and the customer waiting state are after the power supply is restarted and the control state is restored, the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary display), while the power supply is turned on. If the specific game state (low-accuracy time-short game state, high-accuracy time-short game state) and the customer waiting state are after the restart and the control state is restored, the effect symbol 70a is not stopped and displayed (still display). The special symbol TZ may be stopped and displayed (still display).

(Example of effect when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and then restarted during continuous notice effect, hold icon change effect, and lamp change effect)
80 and 81 are diagrams showing an example of an effect when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and then restarted during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect, the hold icon change effect, and the lamp change effect.

As shown in FIG. 80A, the first hold icon (CD icon) is displayed on the first display section 70B1, the second display section 70B2, and the third display section 70B3 of the first hold icon display area 70B. At that time, it is assumed that the loss effect symbol 70a of "728" is stopped and displayed.

After that, when the variation effect that becomes the advance variation is started, as shown in FIG. 80 (b), the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first display unit 70B1, the second display unit 70B2, and The first hold icon (CD icon) displayed on the third display unit 70B3 is shifted and displayed on the icon display area 70C, the first display unit 70B1, and the second display unit 70B2, respectively.

Here, the effect image EF is displayed around the effect symbol 70a that starts the variable display, so that the first effect of the continuous advance notice effect is started, and the first hold icon (shifted and displayed on the second display unit 70B2) ( By changing the display mode of the icon final display mode (red character icon) to the blue character icon, the hold icon change effect is started, and the winning opening lamp NR changes from the off state to the blue flashing state accordingly. The lamp change effect is started at.

After that, as shown in FIG. 80 (c), the effect image EF displayed around the effect symbol 70a is erased, and the effect symbol 70a starts scrolling at high speed. Then, when the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 80 (d), after the effect symbol 70a indicating the loss is temporarily stopped and displayed, the loss effect symbol 70a of "259" and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed. ..

After that, when the variation effect that becomes the advance variation is started, as shown in FIG. 80 (e), the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first display unit 70B1 and the second display unit 70B2 are displayed. The displayed first hold icon is shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C and the first display unit 70B1, respectively.

Here, the effect image EF is displayed around the effect symbol 70a that starts the variable display, so that the second effect of the continuous advance notice effect is started, and the hold icon change effect and the lamp change effect are continued. Become.

Then, as shown in FIG. 80 (f), the effect image EF displayed around the effect symbol 70a is erased, and the effect symbol 70a starts scrolling at high speed. When the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped at this timing, the image display device is hidden and the winning opening lamp NR is turned off, as shown in FIG. 80 (g).

After that, when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed, as shown in FIG. 80 (h), the image display device displays the initial screen including the characters "reading", but the winning opening lamp NR is a lamp. Keep the lights off without restarting the change effect.

Then, when the effect control board 130 receives the second power supply restoration designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, as shown in FIG. 81 (i), the characters "Please restart the game" are displayed on the image display device. The returning screen including the above is displayed over the execution period of the pre-variation, but the winning opening lamp NR remains extinguished here as well.

After that, when the execution period of the pre-variation ends (the effect control board 130 receives the special symbol confirmation command indicating the loss), as shown in FIG. 81 (j), the effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped and displayed (sway variation). Instead, the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the stop screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display) are displayed, and the lamp change effect is changed in advance without restarting. Is finished.

At this time, a CD icon that is not the blue character icon before the power supply is stopped is displayed on the first display unit 70B1 of the first hold icon display area 70B, and the icon is not displayed on the icon display area 70C. However, when the square area image is displayed, the display space (display area) of the icon is secured in a state in which an effect image such as a background image can be displayed.

After that, when the variable effect in which the SPSP reach effect is executed is started, as shown in FIG. 81 (k), the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is started, and the first display unit 70B1 displays the variable display. 1 The hold icon (CD icon) is shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C.

Here, if the lottery related to the newly executed icon change effect is won, the display mode of the icon shifted and displayed in the icon display area 70C is changed to a blue character icon according to the result, so that the icon is displayed. The change production is started. On the other hand, since the lottery related to the lamp change effect is not newly executed, the winning opening lamp NR remains off and the lamp change effect is not restarted.

In addition, if the lottery regarding the alternative notice effect performed by restarting the power supply is won, the mini character MCB is displayed on the image display device according to the result, and the mini character MCB is moved so as to be framed out. The notice production is executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 81 (l), the dialogue issued by the ally A is displayed in the dialogue window displayed on the image display device, and the voice “Chance has arrived!” Corresponding to the dialogue from the voice output device 9. Is displayed to execute the dialogue notice effect.

Then, as shown in FIG. 81 (m), the effect symbol 70a of "3" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the left and right variable display areas of the effect symbol 70a that has been variablely displayed, and the central variable display area. A reach effect (normal reach) in which the effect symbol 70a is variablely displayed is executed.

After that, when it develops into SP reach, as shown in FIG. 81 (n), the SP reach effect is started, and the effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the upper left of the screen, and the first hold icon display area 70B and the second hold icon display area 70B and the second The hold icon display area 70D is erased.

Then, when the SPSP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 81 (o), the SPSP reach effect is started, and the icon display area 70C is erased together with the icon.

After that, when the execution period of the SPSP reach effect, which is a big hit, ends (the effect control board 130 receives the special symbol confirmation command indicating the big hit), as shown in FIG. 81 (p), this big hit game (here, the first). The jackpot effect symbol 70a of "333" suggesting the type of the jackpot game) and the special symbol TZ are temporarily stopped and then stopped and displayed to end the variation effect.

Although the winning opening lamp NR remains off during the display of the initial screen and / or the returning screen, it is not used in the lamp change effect (does not suggest the jackpot winning expectation). ) May turn on the winning opening lamp NR.

As described above, according to the effect examples shown in FIGS. 80 to 81, when the power supply stopped during the execution of the continuous advance notice effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the special figure stored at the time of restoration is stored. In the variable effect corresponding to the determination information, it is possible to execute an alternative advance notice effect different from the continuous advance notice effect without restarting the continuous advance notice effect. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction of the player due to the end of the continuous advance notice effect due to the stop of the power supply, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the effect example shown in FIGS. 80 to 81, the icon is displayed as a special icon (including the case where the final display mode has not changed and the case where the final display mode has changed). When the power supply stopped while the icon is displayed is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the hold icon that was displayed as a special icon is displayed as a normal icon. By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of the display mode of the hold icon when the power supply is stopped, and it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the display control after the power supply is restarted.

Further, according to the effect example shown in FIGS. 80 to 81, when the power supply stopped during the execution of the icon change effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the special figure determination information stored at the time of restoration is restored. In the variation effect corresponding to, the hold icon change effect is not executed, but the icon change effect can be executed again. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction of the player due to the end of the icon change effect due to the stop of the power supply, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, according to the effect example shown in FIGS. 80 to 81, even when the icon change effect is executed again during the execution of the variation effect corresponding to the special figure determination information stored at the time of restoration. It is no longer executed from the continuation of the stage suggested before the power supply was stopped. By doing so, it is possible to execute the icon change effect according to the content of the variable effect this time, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

Further, according to the effect examples shown in FIGS. 80 to 81, the variation effect corresponding to the hold icon that triggered the execution of the lamp change effect (the lighting color (blue, red) with high expectation of winning the winning opening lamp NR is high. , Rainbow) Even if the power supply stopped during the memory of the special figure judgment information) is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the winning opening without restarting the lamp change effect. The lamp NR is set to a notification mode (lights off or lights up in white) that does not indicate the degree of expectation of winning a big hit. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the control load after the power supply is restarted, and to avoid a situation in which the player is confused that the lamp change effect is restarted even though the variation effect is not executed. It will be possible.

(Specific example when the connection state of various detection means changes)
82 (a) and 82 (b) are diagrams showing specific examples when the connection state of various detection means changes during the customer waiting state.

Here, the wiring from the first start port detection switch 45a, the magnetic detection sensor 53a, and the radio wave detection sensor 54a is integrated into one connector, and this connector is connected to the connector of the main control board 110. And.

First, FIG. 82A will be described.
FIG. 82A is a diagram showing a specific example when the connection state of the first start port detection switch 45a changes during the customer waiting state.

At the timing of T1, it is assumed that the first start port detection switch 45a, the magnetic detection sensor 53a, and the radio wave detection sensor 54a are normally connected to the main control board 110.
At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed). ..

At the timing of T2, for example, when the connector connected to the main control board 110 is half-inserted and only the first start port detection switch 45a is not connected, the main control board 110 detects the occurrence of a connection error. Then, the effect control board 130 executes the connection error notification.

At this time, the image display device displays an error notification image EG including the characters "connection error detection" indicating that a connection error has occurred, and the audio output device 9 displays an alarm and "connection error". A connection error notification sound consisting of the voice of is output.

At the timing of T3, when the half-insertion of the connector connected to the main control board 110 is released and the first start port detection switch 45a returns to the connected state, it is detected that the connection error is canceled by the main control board 110. However, the connection error notification continues until the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off.

Next, FIG. 82 (b) will be described.
FIG. 82B is a diagram showing a specific example when the connection state of the first start port detection switch 45a, the magnetic detection sensor 53a, and the radio wave detection sensor 54a changes during the customer waiting state.

At the timing of T1, it is assumed that the first start port detection switch 45a, the magnetic detection sensor 53a, and the radio wave detection sensor 54a are normally connected to the main control board 110.
At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed). ..

At the timing of T2, for example, when the connector connected to the main control board 110 is in a half-inserted state and the first start port detection switch 45a, the magnetic detection sensor 53a, and the radio wave detection sensor 54a are not connected, The main control board 110 detects the occurrence of magnetic error, radio wave error, and connection error, and the effect control board 130 executes magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification, and connection error notification.

At this time, the image display device has the characters "magnetic error detection" indicating the occurrence of a magnetic error, the characters "radio error detection" indicating the occurrence of a radio wave error, and the "connection error" indicating the occurrence of a connection error. An error notification image EG including the characters "detection" is displayed, and the sound output device 9 outputs a magnetic error notification sound composed of an alarm and a sound "magnetic error".

At the timing of T3, when the half-insertion of the connector connected to the main control board 110 is released and the magnetic detection sensor 53a, the radio wave detection sensor 54a, and the first start port detection switch 45a return to the connected state, the main control board It is detected by 110 that the magnetic error, the radio wave error, and the connection error are canceled, but various error notifications are continued until the power of the game machine 1 is turned off.

When the signal line for command communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 changes from the connected state to the unconnected state, the main control board 110 does not detect the occurrence of a connection error and causes an error. Notification is not executed.

As described above, according to the specific example shown in FIG. 82, the specific detection means (starting port detection switch, magnetic detection sensor 53a, radio wave detection sensor 54a) connected to the main control board 110 is in a connected state to a disconnected state. When it becomes, an error notification is sent. By doing so, it is possible to grasp the occurrence of an abnormality (half-insertion of the connector, disconnection, fraudulent activity), and it is possible to take a prompt response.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIG. 82, even when the specific detection means (starting port detection switch, magnetic detection sensor 53a, radio wave detection sensor 54a) returns from the non-connected state to the connected state, the game is played. Until the power of the machine 1 is turned off, the error notification of the magnetic error and the radio wave error is continued. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of fraudulent acts on the magnetic detection sensor 53a and the radio wave detection sensor 54a.

Further, according to the specific example shown in FIG. 82, the error notification is not performed even if the payout control board 120 changes from the connected state to the unconnected state. By doing so, it is possible to continue the game as it is in a case where the possibility of cheating is low, and it is possible to prevent the game from being less enjoyable.

Even when the power supply to the game machine 1 is started while the specific detection means (starting port detection switch, magnetic detection sensor 53a, radio wave detection sensor 54a) connected to the main control board 110 is not connected. , Various error notifications (connection error notification, magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification) may be performed.

Further, even if the magnetic detection sensor 53a and the radio wave detection sensor 54a change from the unconnected state to the connected state, the error notification (magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification) continues, but the first start port detection switch 45a is not yet available. The connection error notification may be canceled when the connection state is changed to the connection state. In this way, the game can be continued as it is in a case where the possibility of cheating is low, and it is possible to prevent the game from being less enjoyable.

In addition, the radio error notification sound related to a radio error having a lower priority (importance) than the magnetic error and the connection error notification sound related to a connection error having a lower priority (importance) than the radio error are referred to as magnetic errors. If they occur at the same time, they are not output, but the notification sounds related to the errors that have occurred may be output in order.

Further, in the magnetic error notification, the radio wave error notification, and the connection error notification, the error notification sound may be output without displaying the error notification image EG, or the error notification image EG may be displayed and the error notification sound may be output. May not be output.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Initial processing of lamp / drive control unit accessories)
The initial processing of the accessory of the lamp / drive control unit 150 will be described with reference to FIG. 83. FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the initial processing of the accessory of the lamp / drive control unit 150.
In addition, here, the same processing as the accessory initial processing of the first embodiment is designated by the same reference numeral, and the description thereof will be omitted, and different processing will be described.

In step R101A, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not there is a power ON flag set in the lamp RAM 150c at the start of power supply. If there is no power ON flag, the process shifts to step R102A, and if there is a power ON flag, the power ON flag is cleared in step R101B.

When the lamp CPU 150a receives the power ON command that determines in step R102A whether or not the power ON command (power ON designation command, power recovery designation command) transmitted from the main control board 110 is received. Moves the process to step R102B, and if the power ON time command has not been received, moves the process to step R104.

In step R102B, the lamp CPU 150a determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed since the power was turned on. If a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds after the previous power-on and the initial operation should have been completed) has elapsed, the process is transferred to step R103, and the predetermined time has not elapsed. If so, the process is transferred to step R104.

In step R103, the lamp CPU 150a executes the origin return process of the accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) to the initial process number updated in each process of the accessory initial process. Set "1" of.

As described above, according to the modified example of the accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 83, the return operation and the initial operation of various accessories are started when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is started. It has become. By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of whether the control state of the game is initialized or the control state of the game is restored. It is possible to reduce the processing load related to the operation.

Further, according to a modification of the accessory initialization process shown in FIG. 83, a power ON command (power on designation) occurs after a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed from the start of power supply to the gaming machine 1. When a command (command, power restoration designation command) is received, the restoration operation and the initial operation of various accessories are performed again. As a result, the main control board 110 was not started normally, and the command when the power was turned on was transmitted later than usual (an abnormality related to the power line from the power board 160 to the main control board 110 occurred. It becomes possible to grasp that.

When a power-on command (power-on designation command, power recovery designation command) is received, the recovery operation of various accessories and the recovery operation of various accessories are performed regardless of the elapsed period from the start of power supply to the gaming machine 1. , The initial operation may be performed. In this way, it is not necessary to be aware of the elapsed period from the start of power supply to the gaming machine 1, and it is possible to simplify the process when the power ON command is received.

(Specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after the power is turned on)
FIG. 84 is a diagram showing a specific example when there is no return abnormality in the various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation indicator 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation indicator 82, the sub 1st hold indicator 83, the sub 2nd hold indicator 84, and the sub normal figure fluctuation indicator 85 are in a non-display state. ing.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power-on command transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting modes of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are changed to red. Lights up alternately in white.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed), and the sound is displayed. The output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). Become. At the timing of T7, when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound is silenced.

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T8, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T9, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the second movable member after the power is turned on)
FIG. 85 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation display 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, the sub 1st hold display 83, the sub 2nd hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the home return processing is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the initial operation processing is started and the initial operations of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are started. ..

At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the second movable member LED blinks red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the effect button LED. Lights up in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation process is performed without executing the initial operation of the second movable member 74. finish.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as a command when the power is turned on, which is transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the first movable member LED changes and lights red and white alternately. However, since the initial operation process has been completed this time, the first movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lit).

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed), and the sound is displayed. The output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound is silenced.

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. It lights up during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the first movable member after the power is turned on)
FIG. 86 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation display 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, the sub 1st hold display 83, the sub 2nd hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the first movable member 73, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED blinks in red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation process is performed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73. finish.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as a command when the power is turned on, which is transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the second movable member LED changes and lights red and white alternately. However, since the initial operation process has been completed this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lit).

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed), and the sound is displayed. The output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. It lights up during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after the power is turned on)
FIG. 87 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the effect button 17 has a return abnormality after the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation display 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, the sub 1st hold display 83, the sub 2nd hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the effect button 17, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the effect button LED blinks in red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED maintain the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is started, but the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. The operation will not start. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as initial light emission.

At the timing of T4, when the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power-on command transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting modes of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are changed to red. Lights up alternately in white.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed), and the sound is displayed. The output device 9 outputs an initialization notification sound composed of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). At the timing of T6, when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound is silenced.

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the effect button LED ends, the variation display is started on the sub first variation indicator 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changing. The light is turned on, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 is in a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is no return abnormality in various accessories after power restoration)
FIG. 88 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where there is no return abnormality in various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17) after power restoration without initialization of the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation indicator 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation indicator 82, the sub 1st hold indicator 83, the sub 2nd hold indicator 84, and the sub normal figure fluctuation indicator 85 are in a non-display state. ing.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is lit in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the first movable member LED changes and lights up alternately in red and white. At the same time, the light emitting mode of the second movable member LED changes and lights up in white.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the second standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). Become.

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the second movable member after power restoration)
FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the second movable member 74 has a return abnormality after the power is restored without initializing the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation display 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, the sub 1st hold display 83, the sub 2nd hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the home return processing is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the second movable member 74, the initial operation processing is started and the initial operations of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are started. ..

At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the second movable member LED blinks red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the effect button LED. Lights up in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation process is performed without executing the initial operation of the second movable member 74. finish.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power restoration designation command as a command when the power is turned on, which is transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the first movable member LED changes and alternates between red and white. Since the initial operation process has been completed this time, the first movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lit).

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the second standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T6, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T7, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the second movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. It lights up during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the first movable member after power restoration)
FIG. 90 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the first movable member 73 has a return abnormality after the power is restored without initializing the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation display 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, the sub 1st hold display 83, the sub 2nd hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed in a state where the return abnormality has occurred in the first movable member 73, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED blinks in red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights up in the order of red → green → blue as the initial light emission.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the second movable member 74 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation process is performed without executing the initial operation of the first movable member 73. finish.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power restoration designation command as a command when the power is turned on, which is transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the second movable member LED changes and lights up in white. Since the initial operation process has been completed this time, the second movable member LED and the effect button LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lit).

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the second standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T6, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T7, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the first movable member LED ends, the fluctuation display is started by the sub first variable display 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are displayed. It lights up during the fluctuation, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when there is a return abnormality in the effect button after power restoration)
FIG. 91 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the effect button 17 has a return abnormality after the power is restored without initializing the main RAM 110c.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation display 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, the sub 1st hold display 83, the sub 2nd hold display 84, and the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85 maintain the non-display state. do.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed with the return abnormality occurring in the effect button 17, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the effect button LED blinks in red (abnormality notification mode) for notifying the occurrence of the return abnormality, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED maintain the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed and the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is started, but the initial operation of the effect button 17 is started. The operation will not start. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, and the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission.

At the timing of T4, when the initial operation of the first movable member 73 is completed, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is started.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the first power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the light emitting mode of the first movable member LED changes and lights up alternately in red and white. Then, the light emitting mode of the second movable member LED changes and lights up in white.

At this time, the image display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the second standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still displayed).

Further, when a special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as a power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T5, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting).

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T6, the hold displayed in the first hold number display area 70E is received. The number becomes "1", the first hold icon is displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, the sub first hold indicator 83 becomes a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound from the audio output device 9 "Pon ♪" is output.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T7, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "0". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the abnormality notification period by the effect button LED ends, the variation display is started on the sub first variation indicator 81, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changing. The light is turned on, and the sub-first hold indicator 83 is in a display mode indicating "0".

(Specific example when the state after power restoration is displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol and there is hold memory)
FIG. 92 is a diagram showing a specific example in the case where the state after power restoration without initialization of the main RAM 110c is in the fluctuation display (loss fluctuation display) of the special symbol and has the hold storage.

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation indicator 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation indicator 82, the sub 1st hold indicator 83, the sub 2nd hold indicator 84, and the sub normal figure fluctuation indicator 85 are in a non-display state. ing.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights blue and white alternately as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights red → green → blue as the initial light emission. Lights up in this order.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

Further, when the effect control board 130 receives the second power supply restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED emit light. The mode changes and the light turns off.
At this time, the image display device displays a returning screen including the characters "Please restart the game", and the audio output device 9 maintains silence.

Further, when a special symbol storage specification command (first hold number = 3, second hold number = 0) as a command when the power is turned on is received, the image display device displays the returning screen, so that the first hold number is displayed. The state in which the reserved numbers are not displayed in the display area 70E or the second reserved number display area 70F is maintained.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83 has a display mode indicating "3", and the sub-second hold indicator 84 and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the state in which the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned off is maintained.

When a special symbol confirmation command is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T7, the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary) on the image display device. The stop screen (same as the second standby screen) in the displayed state is displayed, and the stop sound is output from the audio output device 9.

At this time, three first hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 70B, and the icon display area 70C is secured in a state where the display area can display an effect image such as a background image ( The pedestal image is displayed), but the icon is not displayed.

When a fluctuation start command (effect symbol designation command, fluctuation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the hold number displayed in the first hold number display area 70E changes to "2". The effect (effect display of the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ, movement of the hold icon or change to the icon, output of the BGM) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "2" is displayed.

(Specific example when the power recovery specification command could not be received normally when the power is turned on)
FIG. 93 is a diagram showing a specific example when the power restoration designation command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on.

When the power recovery designation command cannot be received normally, the power is not supplied to the main control board 110, the command communication line from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 130 is disconnected, and the command communication line. There is a case where the connector of is in the non-connected state (including the half-inserted state).

At the timing of T1, when the power switch of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the power supply is started, the origin return process is started and the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 to the origin position is started. Will be done.

At this time, in the image display device, a dark initial screen is displayed as an initial operation, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are kept off.
Further, the sub 1st fluctuation indicator 81, the sub 2nd fluctuation indicator 82, the sub 1st hold indicator 83, the sub 2nd hold indicator 84, and the sub normal figure fluctuation indicator 85 are in a non-display state. ing.

At the timing of T2, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are maintained in the extinguished state.

At the timing of T3, when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started. At this time, the first movable member LED lights up alternately in blue and white as the initial light emission, the second movable member LED lights up in blue as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED lights red → green → blue as the initial light emission. Lights up in this order.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T4 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T5, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

At the timing of T5, while the effect control board 130 does not receive the first power restoration designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the special symbol memory designation command (first hold number and second) When the number of holds = 0) is received, the image display device maintains the state in which the initial screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

At the timing of T6, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, and the display modes of the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are changed and turned off. It becomes.

When the first special symbol memory designation command (first hold number = 1) based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45 is received at the timing of T7, the initial screen remains displayed on the image display device. However, the sub-first hold display 83 has a display mode indicating "1", and the winning sound "pon ♪" is output from the audio output device 9.

When a variation start command (effect symbol designation command, variation pattern designation command) is received from the main control board 110 at the timing of T8, the image display device receives the effect symbol 70a of "753" which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the effect symbol 70a. , After the second standby screen in the state where the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display) is displayed for a moment, the variation effect (effect symbol 70a and the variation display of the special symbol TZ, the movement of the hold icon, or the movement to the icon) Change, BGM output) is started.

At this time, the sub-first variable display 81 starts the variable display, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button LED are turned on during the fluctuation, and the sub first hold display 83 is turned on. , "0" is displayed.

The specific example when the power-on designation command cannot be normally received when the power is turned on is the same as the specific example when the power recovery designation command cannot be normally received.

(Specific example when only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted)
FIG. 94 shows only the power supply to the main control board 110 in the customer waiting state (power is being supplied to the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130) after the origin return process and the initial operation process are completed. It is a figure which shows the specific example in the case of restarting after stopping.

The case where only the power supply to the main control board is stopped and then restarted is the case where the power supply lines (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 are disconnected and then come into contact with each other due to an external factor. In some cases, the connector of the power supply line (main power supply line, backup power supply line) from the power supply board 160 to the main control board 110 is disconnected (including the half-inserted state), and then the connector is connected. Can be mentioned.

At the timing of T1, the return operation of various accessories and the customer waiting state after the initial operation is completed are already in the customer waiting state, and the image display device has the effect symbol of "753" which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display) or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect button are displayed. The LED is lit while waiting for customers.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

When only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped at the timing of T2, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub-th). 1 Fluctuation display 81, Sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, Sub 1st hold display 83, Sub 2nd hold display 84, Sub-Public map fluctuation display 85, Sub-Public map hold display 86) maintain.

When the power supply to the main control board 110 is restarted at the timing of T3, the main RAM 110c is initialized. At this time, the image display device maintains the state in which the second standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub first variable display 81, sub second variable display 82, sub). The first hold indicator 83, the sub second hold indicator 84, the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86) also maintain the displayed contents.

At the timing of T4, when the effect control board 130 receives the power-on designation command as the power ON command transmitted from the main control board 110, the home-origin return process is started and the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are received. The return operation to the origin position of is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in red and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED is maintained lit while waiting for the customer without performing the initial light emission, and the image. The display device displays the effect symbol 70a of "135", which is the initial symbol when the power is turned on, and the first standby screen in which the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed (still display), and is displayed from the audio output device 9. Outputs an initialization notification sound consisting of an alarm and a voice saying "RAM is cleared".

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

When the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T5, the return operation of the second movable member 74 starts, and at the timing of T6, the return operation of the second movable member 74 ends. Then, the origin return process is completed, the initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started.

When the initial operation of the effect button 17 ends at the timing of T7 and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 ends at the timing of T8, the initial operation of the second movable member 74 starts.

At the timing of T9, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are lit while waiting for customers (white lighting). ), And when the output period of the initialization notification sound (for example, 60 seconds) elapses at the timing of T10, the output of the initialization notification sound is stopped and the sound is silenced.

It should be noted that the return operation of various characters, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, or the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) ) Is being executed, the power supply to the main control board 110 (including the backup power supply) is stopped and then restarted. While waiting for customers, except that the screens displayed on the device are the variable effect screen (loss variable effect screen, big hit variable effect screen) and the big hit effect screen (opening effect screen, round game effect screen, ending effect screen). This is the same as the case where only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted.

Further, when there is an abnormality in the various accessories, the initial operation of the various accessories is performed in the same manner as in the specific example shown in FIGS. 85, 86, or 87.

Next, a case where the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped and the supply of the backup power supply is continued and the supply of the main power supply is restarted will be described.

If the customer is waiting after the return operation, initial operation, and output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories have already been completed, the image display device is provided with the initial symbol "753" at the time of power restoration. The second standby screen in which the symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (stationary display) or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the first movable member LED, the second movable member LED, and the effect are displayed. The button LED is lit while waiting for customers.

If the image display device is in a waiting state after the return operation, the initial operation, and the output of the initialization notification sound are completed, and the variation effect executed after the output of the initialization notification sound is completed, the image display device is lost. The standby screen in which the effect symbol 70a and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display), or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub-first hold indicator 83, the sub-second hold indicator 84, and the sub-general figure hold indicator 86 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (excluding the backup power supply) is displayed. Sub 1st fluctuation display 81, sub 2nd fluctuation display 82, sub 1st hold display 83, sub 2nd hold display 84, sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, sub-normal figure hold display 86) are also displayed. Maintain the content.

Then, when the power supply to the main control board 110 is resumed, a process for restoring the control state of the game is performed. At this time, the image display device maintains the state in which the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed, and the sub information display device 80 (sub first variable display 81, sub second variable display 82, sub). The first hold indicator 83, the sub second hold indicator 84, the sub-normal figure fluctuation display 85, and the sub-normal figure hold indicator 86) also maintain the displayed contents.

Even if the supply of the main power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped, the standby screen is being displayed (after receiving the customer waiting state specification command regardless of whether or not the fluctuation effect is completed, or When the demo waiting time has elapsed after the end of the previous customer waiting demo production), the customer waiting demo production is started.

After that, when the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command as the power ON time command transmitted from the main control board 110, the origin return process is started and the origin positions of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 are started. The return operation to is started.

At this time, the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED are alternately lit in red and white as the initial light emission, and the effect button LED maintains the light emission while waiting for the customer without performing the initial light emission, and the image. Instead of the standby screen or the customer waiting demo effect screen, the display device is in a state in which the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, and the special symbol TZ are stopped and displayed (still display). The second standby screen of is displayed.

Further, when the special symbol storage designation command (first hold number and second hold number = 0) as the power ON command is received, the first hold number display area 70E and the second hold number of the image display device are received. "0" is displayed as a reserved number in each of the display areas 70F.

At this time, the sub-first variation indicator 81, the sub-second variation indicator 82, and the sub-general figure variation indicator 85 continue the non-display mode (loss mode) in which the lottery result is not displayed. Further, the sub first hold indicator 83 and the sub second hold indicator 84 have a display mode indicating "0".

After that, when the return operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is completed, the return operation of the second movable member 74 is started, and when the return operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the origin return process is completed. The initial operation process is started, and the initial operation of the first movable member 73 and the effect button 17 is started.

Then, when the initial operation of the second movable member 74 is completed, the initial operation process is completed, the initial light emission of the first movable member LED and the second movable member LED is completed, and the lights are turned on while waiting for customers (white lighting). ..

It should be noted that the return operation, the initial operation, and the variation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is already being executed, that is, the variation effect screen on the image display device. Is also transmitted from the main control board 110 even when only the power supply to the main control board 110 (excluding the backup power supply) is stopped when is displayed and then the power supply to the main control board 110 is restarted. When the effect control board 130 receives the power restoration designation command, the restoration operation and the initial operation of various accessories are executed. At this time, the image display device displays the returning screen containing the characters "Please restart the game" instead of the variable effect screen, and displays the returning screen until the next special symbol confirmation command is received. To maintain.

In addition, power is supplied to the main control board 110 (backup) during the jackpot game (opening, round game, ending) after the return operation, initial operation, and output of the initialization notification sound of various accessories have already been completed. Even when only the power supply is stopped and then restarted, when the effect control board 130 receives the power recovery designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, the recovery operation and the initial operation of various accessories are executed. .. At this time, the image display device displays a special jackpot effect screen instead of the normal jackpot effect screen, and maintains the display of the special jackpot effect screen until the next round designation command or ending designation command is received. .. The display of the special jackpot effect screen may be maintained until the jackpot game is completed.

As described above, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, when the control state of the game is initialized, the identification characters (numbers, alphabets, etc.) in the plurality of effect symbols 70a are the first combination. When the control state of the game is restored by displaying the first initial effect symbol (“135”), the identification characters in the plurality of effect symbols 70a are the second combination of the second initial effect symbols (““ 135 ”). 753 ") is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, when the control state of the game is restored, a specific display suggesting the restart of the power supply is performed before the effect symbol 70a is displayed on the image display device. Is possible, and the display mode of the specific display (only the initial screen display) to be displayed on the image display device after the restoration to the customer waiting state, and the variable display of the special symbol and after the restoration to no hold memory / with hold memory The display mode of the specific display displayed on the image display device (display of the initial screen + the display of the returning screen) is different from that of the display mode. By doing so, when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, the hold icon display area (first hold icon display area 70B, second hold icon display area 70D) and the sub hold indicator (sub first hold display). It is possible to perform a hold display indicating the number of hold memories on each of the device 83 and the sub second hold display 84), and the power supply stopped in the state where the hold memory is present is restarted and the control state of the game is restored. If this is the case, the hold icon display area does not execute the hold display when the image display device is performing the specific display suggesting the restart of the power supply, but the sub hold display can execute the hold display. By doing so, when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the number of pending memories can be grasped before the end of the specific display, and the interest of the game is reduced. It becomes possible to suppress it.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, when the power supply stopped during the customer waiting demonstration effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the customer waiting demo effect screen is displayed again. Instead, the second standby screen is displayed in a state where the effect symbol 70a of "753", which is the initial symbol at the time of power restoration, is stopped and displayed (still displayed). By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of whether or not the state before the power supply is stopped is during the customer waiting demonstration production, and the display control when the control state of the game is restored after the power supply is restarted. It is possible to reduce the processing load.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, the sub-variation indicators (sub-first variation indicator 81, sub-second variation indicator 82) have special symbols after the control state of the game is restored. Even when the fluctuation display of is executed (the screen during recovery is displayed), the fluctuation display (blinking display) is not performed during the fluctuation display of the special symbol. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load when the control state of the game is restored after the power supply is restarted.

In addition, when the change display of the special symbol is executed (the screen during return is displayed) when the control state of the game is restored, the sub-variation display (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display) A variable display (blinking display) may be performed in 82). In this way, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the variable display of the special symbol is executed when the control state of the game is restored.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, the image display device displays the returning screen for the sub-hold display (sub-first hold display 83, sub-second hold display 84). From the time when the sub-variation display is displayed (before the fluctuation display is performed on the sub-variation display and when the special symbol storage designation command is received), the display mode indicates the number of pending numbers. By doing so, it is possible to make the player grasp the number of holdings immediately after the control state of the game is restored, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

In addition, when the sub-variation display (sub first fluctuation display 81, sub second fluctuation display 82) performs fluctuation display (blinking display) while the returning screen is displayed on the image display device. The sub-holding display (sub-first holding display 83, sub-second holding display 84) may be set to a display mode indicating the number of holdings in accordance with the start of this variable display. In this way, it is possible to easily grasp that the variable display of the special symbol is executed when the control state of the game is restored and the number of holdings at that time.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power is restored to the customer waiting state without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. The return operation of various accessories is performed from the same timing as when the power is turned on, that is, immediately after the power is turned on (the timing when the initial screen is displayed). By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the return operation of the various accessories without complicating the control on the return operation of the various accessories.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, during the return operation of the various accessories (first movable member 73, second movable member 74, effect button 17), the various accessories emit light. The unit (first movable member LED, second movable member LED, effect button LED) is turned off. By doing so, it is possible to distinguish it from the initial operation of various accessories, and it is possible to grasp that the return operation is in progress.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, when there is a return abnormality in any of the various accessories, the light emitting portion of the accessory with the return abnormality blinks in red (abnormality notification mode). By doing so, abnormality notification is performed. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp the accessory having the return abnormality.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, when the abnormality notification is performed by blinking the light emitting portion of the accessory having the return abnormality in red, until the next variation effect is started. Abnormality notification is to be continued. By doing so, it becomes possible to surely notify the accessory having the return abnormality.

In addition, when there is a return abnormality in the accessory, a return operation for returning the accessory having the return abnormality to the origin position may be performed at the timing when the next variation effect is started. Further, when the abnormality notification is performed by blinking the light emitting portion of the accessory having the return abnormality in red, the abnormality notification may be canceled when the effect button 17 is operated.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, when the power is turned on with the initialization of the main RAM 110c, the power is restored to the customer waiting state without the initialization of the main RAM 110c. The initial operation of various accessories is performed from the same timing as when the power is turned on, that is, immediately after the power is turned on (the timing when the initial screen is displayed). By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the initial operation of the various accessories without complicating the control on the initial operation of the various accessories.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, with respect to the board accessory (first movable member 73, second movable member 74), the sub-hold indicator (sub first hold indicator 83, sub-first). (2) The initial operation is performed before the hold display 84) is in the display mode indicating the number of holds (the returning screen is displayed on the image display device). By doing so, it becomes easy to avoid the inconvenience that the progress of the production is hindered by the initial operation of the board accessory. It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, the sub-hold display (sub first hold display 83, sub-second hold display 84) is held for the frame accessory (effect button 17). The initial operation is performed before the display mode is set to indicate the number (the returning screen is displayed on the image display device). By doing so, it becomes easy to avoid the inconvenience that the progress of the production is hindered by the initial operation of the frame accessory. It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, even when the stop screen is displayed after the returning screen is displayed, the stop sound of the effect symbol 70a is output. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand that the fluctuation effect that was being executed when the power supply is stopped has ended, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game. Become.

When the stop screen is displayed after the returning screen is displayed, the stop sound of the effect symbol 70a may not be output.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, even when the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received, the recovery operation, initial operation, and the initial operation of various accessories are performed. In addition, the initial light emission is executed and the display of the initial screen is continued. By doing so, it is possible to grasp that an abnormality in which the command cannot be received when the power is turned on has occurred.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, even when the initial screen display is continued because the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received. When a special symbol memory designation command based on the winning of the game ball from the main control board 110 to the starting port is received, the winning sound is output. By doing so, it is possible to accurately notify that the game ball has won a prize at the starting port even when the initial screen is displayed.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, even when the initial screen is displayed because the power ON command (power on designation command, power recovery designation command) cannot be received, the main screen is displayed. When a fluctuation start command is received from the control board 110, the fluctuation effect is executed without displaying the standby screen. By doing so, the start of the variable effect is executed without delay, and the variable effect can be executed from the beginning to the end within the range of the variable time of the special symbol.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, the main control board is in the customer waiting state after the return operation of various accessories and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) have already been completed. When the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received again from the main control board 110 by restarting after only the power supply to the 110 is stopped, the recovery operation and the initial operation of various accessories are performed again. (Initial emission) is to be executed. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

In addition, during the return operation of various characters and the fluctuation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) after the initial operation (including initial light emission) is completed, or during the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect). Even so, if the power-on designation command or the power recovery designation command is received again from the main control board 110 by restarting after only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped, various accessories are used again. The return operation and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) are executed. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, even in the customer waiting state after the output of the initialization notification sound is already completed, after only the power supply to the main control board 110 is stopped. When a power-on designation command is received from the main control board 110, such as by restarting, the initialization notification sound is output again. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

Further, even during the fluctuation effect (loss effect, jackpot variation effect) or the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is finished, the main control board 110 is reached. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, such as by restarting after only the power supply of the above is stopped, the initialization notification sound is output again. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, the initialization notification sound is output from the voice output device 9 instead of executing the return operation, the initial operation, and the initial light emission of various accessories. You may just do it.

Further, according to the specific examples shown in FIGS. 84 to 94, power is supplied to the main control board 110 even after the return operation of various accessories and the initial operation (including the initial light emission) have already been completed. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110, such as when only the main control board 110 is stopped and then restarted, the first standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen, and the power is supplied again from the main control board 110. When the input designation command is received, the second standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

It should be noted that only when a power-on designation command or a power recovery designation command is received from the main control board 110 during the customer waiting state (while displaying the standby screen on which the effect symbol 70a is displayed and displaying the customer waiting demo effect screen). Not when a power-on designation command or power recovery designation command is received from the main control board 110 during a fluctuation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) or a jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect). However, it is preferable to display the standby screen without displaying the initial screen.

Further, even during the fluctuation effect (loss variation effect, jackpot variation effect) or the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) after the output of the initialization notification sound is finished, the main control board 110 is reached. When the power-on designation command is received again from the main control board 110 by restarting after only the power supply of the main control board 110 is stopped, the first standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen, and the main control board 110 is displayed. When the power restoration designation command is received again from, the second standby screen is displayed without displaying the initial screen. By doing so, the command from the main control board 110 is processed without ignoring it. Therefore, even if the control progress of the main control board 110 and the control progress of the effect control board 130 are different, the difference is found. Can be resolved.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol 70a is composed of only numbers (identification characters) of "1" to "9", but may be composed of numbers (identification characters) + characters (decorative part). In that case, the characters may be different for each number, such as "1" and character A, and "2" and character B. In addition, the effect symbol 70a is displayed as a number + character in the normal game state, and the effect symbol 70a is displayed as a number only or a character smaller than the number + normal game state in the specific game state (low probability time short game state, high probability time short game state). It may be displayed with.

Further, three types of effect modes A to C may be provided in the normal game state, and at least one of the numerical design of the effect symbol 70a and the character design may be different for each effect mode. Further, two types of effect modes D to E may be provided in the high-accuracy time-short game state, and at least one of the numerical design of the effect symbol 70a and the character design may be different for each effect mode. Further, two types of effect modes F to G may be provided in the low-accuracy time-short game state, and at least one of the numerical design of the effect symbol 70a and the character design may be different for each effect mode.

In this case, when the power supply is stopped in any of the effect modes A to C in the normal game state, and then the power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the effect mode A is always set. At the same time, after the display of the initial screen or the returning screen is completed, the effect symbol 70a corresponding to the effect mode A is statically displayed without swinging. On the other hand, when the control state of the game is initialized, the effect mode A is always set, and after the display of the initial screen is finished, the effect symbol 70a corresponding to the effect mode A is statically displayed without swinging. Will be.

Then, when the power supply is stopped in any of the effect modes D to E in the high-accuracy time-short game state, and then the power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the effect mode D is always set. At the same time as being set, the effect symbol 70a corresponding to the effect mode D is statically displayed without swinging after the display of the initial screen or the returning screen is completed. On the other hand, when the control state of the game is initialized, the effect mode A is always set, and after the display of the initial screen is finished, the effect symbol 70a corresponding to the effect mode A is statically displayed without swinging. Will be.

Further, when the power supply is stopped in any of the effect modes F to G in the low accuracy time-short game state, and then the power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the effect mode F is always set. At the same time as being set, the effect symbol 70a corresponding to the effect mode F is statically displayed without swinging after the display of the initial screen or the returning screen is completed. On the other hand, when the control state of the game is initialized, the effect mode A is always set, and after the display of the initial screen is finished, the effect symbol 70a corresponding to the effect mode A is statically displayed without swinging. Will be.

Further, when the effect symbol 70a is reduced and displayed in the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect in the normal game state, the effect symbol 70a is changed to only a number, the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is completed, and the effect symbol 70a is provisionally set. When the stop display (swing display) is displayed, the effect symbol 70a may be returned to the number + character.

In this case, during SP reach or SPSP reach in the normal game state, that is, when the effect symbol 70a is changed to only numbers, the power supply is stopped, and then the power supply is restarted to restore the control state of the game. When this is done, the number + character effect symbol 70a is statically displayed without swinging after the display of the returning screen is completed. On the other hand, when the control state of the game is initialized, the number + character effect symbol 70a is statically displayed without swinging after the display of the initial screen is completed.

Further, the power supply is stopped during the SP reach or the SPSP reach in the specific game state (low probability time short game state, high probability time short game state), that is, when the effect symbol 70a is only a number, and then the power supply is supplied. When the control state of the game is restored by restarting, the effect symbol 70a containing only numbers will be statically displayed without swinging after the display of the returning screen is completed. On the other hand, when the control state of the game is initialized, the number + character effect symbol 70a is statically displayed without swinging after the display of the initial screen is completed.

<Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 1>
In the conventional gaming machine, when the starting condition is satisfied, the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player is acquired, and the determination information is stored. Then, when the determination condition is satisfied, the stored determination information is determined, and the variation effect according to the result of the determination is executed, and when the variation effect becomes a special result, a special game is executed. Some of such gaming machines display a reserved image corresponding to undetermined determination information (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-33530). In addition, the gaming machine improves the interest of the game by changing the normal reserved image into a reserved image in a display mode suggesting that the variation effect may have a special result. However, there is still room for improvement in the above-mentioned gaming machines in order to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a first configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a command from the main control means. In a gaming machine provided with a secondary control means (effect control unit 130 m) for controlling the production of a game based on the above, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A determination means (main CPU 110a) for performing the determination and a holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the determination right, and the slave control means has a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the reserved right. Is displayed on the display means (first image display device 70), and a predetermined notification effect (icon generation (change)) is sent to the effect means (audio output device 9) during the progress of the game. ) An effect executing means (display / voice control unit 140) for executing a notification sound), and the image display means is configured to update an image to be displayed on the display means at a predetermined frame update timing. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) for changing the hold image to a special hold image indicating the possibility of performing the special game, and the change effect is performed from the main control means. The first change effect (change effect at the time of winning) executed at the frame update timing in response to the reception of the transmitted command indicating that the right has occurred (starting port winning designation command), and the transmission from the main control means. With the second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) executed at a predetermined frame update timing after receiving the command (variation pattern specification command) indicating the result of the determination. The effect executing means starts the notification effect at the frame update timing at which the first change effect is started, and the notification effect is performed at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends. I am trying to finish. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a second configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a command from the main control means. In a gaming machine provided with a secondary control means (effect control unit 130 m) for controlling the production of a game based on the above, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A determination means (main CPU 110a) for performing the determination, a holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the right of the determination, and a variation control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the symbol based on the result of the determination. The subordinate control means has an image display means (display / voice control unit 140) that displays a hold image (hold icon) corresponding to the held right on the display means (first image display device 70). ), And an effect executing means (display / voice control unit 140) for causing the effect means (voice output device 9) to execute a predetermined notification effect (icon generation (change) notification sound) in the progress of the game. The image display means is configured to update the image to be displayed on the display means at each predetermined frame update timing, and changes from the hold image to a special hold image indicating the possibility of performing the special game. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) to cause the change effect, and the change effect is to receive a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating that the variation display of the symbol transmitted from the main control means is started. A predetermined frame update timing after receiving a first change effect (normal change pattern 01) executed at a corresponding frame update timing and a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means. The effect executing means includes the second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) to be executed in, at the frame update timing when the first change effect is started. The notification effect is started, and the notification effect is ended at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a third configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a command from the main control means. In a gaming machine provided with a secondary control means (effect control unit 130 m) for controlling the production of a game based on the above, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. A determination means (main CPU 110a) for performing the determination, a holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding the right of the determination, and a variation control means for displaying the symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the symbol based on the result of the determination. (Main CPU 110a), and the slave control means includes a pre-judgment pending image (hold icon) corresponding to the reserved right and the right after the determination is made for the right. An image display means (display / voice control unit 140) that displays the corresponding post-determination hold image (corresponding icon) on the display means (first image display device 70), and an effect means (voice output device 9) in the progress of the game. ) Is provided with an effect executing means (display / voice control unit 140) for executing a predetermined notification effect (icon generation (change) notification sound), and the image display means is described every time a predetermined frame update timing is reached. The image to be displayed on the display means is updated, and the pre-judgment hold image or the post-judgment hold image is converted into a pre-judgment special hold image or a post-judgment special hold image indicating the possibility of performing the special game. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) to be changed, and the change effect responds to a command (variation pattern designation command) transmitted from the main control means when the variation display of the symbol starts. A predetermined frame after receiving the first change effect (normal change pattern 01) executed at the frame update timing and the command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means. The effect executing means includes a second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01) executed at the update timing, and the effect execution means updates the frame at which the first change effect is started. The notification effect is started at the timing, the notification effect is ended at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends, and the post-determination special is compared with the case where the image is changed to the pre-judgment special hold image. The second case is when changing to a reserved image. The rate at which change effects are executed is high. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

◆ As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, according to the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a command from the main control means. In a gaming machine provided with a secondary control means (effect control unit 130 m) for controlling the production of a game based on the above, the main control means determines whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player. The subordinate control means includes a determination means (main CPU 110a) for performing the determination and a holding means (main RAM 110c) capable of holding a predetermined number of the determination rights, and the slave control means holds a hold image (hold) corresponding to the reserved right. An image display means (display / voice control unit 140) that displays an icon) on the display means (first image display device 70) and a predetermined notification effect (icon generation) on the effect means (audio output device 9) during the progress of the game. An effect executing means (display / voice control unit 140) for executing (change) notification sound) is provided, and the image display means updates an image to be displayed on the display means at a predetermined frame update timing. It is possible to perform a change effect (icon change effect) for changing from the hold image to a special hold image indicating the possibility of performing the special game, and the change effect is suspended. The first change effect executed at the frame update timing according to the command (start opening prize designation command, variation pattern designation command, special symbol memory designation command) transmitted from the main control means when the number of the rights is changed. (Change effect at the time of winning, normal change pattern 01) and a command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the result of the determination transmitted from the main control means are executed at a predetermined frame update timing. The display mode of the special hold image includes the second change effect (normal change pattern 02, character action change pattern 01, and symbol action change pattern 01), and the display mode of the special hold image is the first display mode (blue character icon) and the first display mode. It has a second display mode (red character icon) that is more likely to perform the special game than the first display mode, and the effect executing means has the notification effect at the frame update timing when the first change effect is started. Is started, the notification effect is ended at a frame update timing different from the frame update timing at which the first change effect ends, and the second change effect is executed more than when the first change effect is executed. The time is more likely to change to the second display mode, and the first change effect is present. When the number of the reserved rights is changed to the second display mode, the special game is played when the number of the reserved rights is a second number larger than the first number than when the number is the first number. I try to be more likely to do it. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The "special hold image" and "special hold image before judgment" are those in which the shape is changed from the normal hold icon, the color is changed, and the color indicating the expectation of winning a big hit around the hold icon. One that displays an effect, one that displays a character showing the expectation of winning a jackpot around (near) the hold icon, and a character image (for example, "SP") that suggests an effect to be executed around (near) the hold icon. , "Pseudo-ren", etc.) are included.

In addition, the "special hold image after judgment" is an image in which the shape is changed from the normal icon, a color is changed, and an effect of a color indicating the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot is displayed around the icon. A character that displays a character indicating the degree of expectation of winning a jackpot is displayed around (nearby) the icon, and a character image (for example, "SP" or "pseudo-ream") that suggests an effect to be executed is displayed around (near) the icon. ) Is included.

Further, the "first display mode" includes a special icon (blinking CD icon), a blue character icon, a green character icon, and the like.
Further, the "second display mode" includes a red character icon, a rainbow character icon, and the like.

Further, the "post-judgment hold image" and the "post-judgment special hold image" are displayed from the start to the end of the variation effect, displayed only for a predetermined period after the start of the variation effect, and the variation. The specific period (SP reach, SPSP reach, etc.) during the production includes those whose display is erased.

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In the conventional gaming machine, the determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied is stored as a hold memory, and based on the determination information, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the determination result is used. It is common to execute a variable effect based on this. In such a gaming machine, an increase display or a decrease display of the hold image corresponding to each of the hold memories is performed, or an execution image corresponding to the hold memory in which the variation effect is executed is displayed. There was something that made the player grasp the progress of the game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-018225). However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that it is difficult to immediately grasp the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories changes.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means 110) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the starting port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and the like. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages decreases, the information display means can execute the reduced display of the first reserved information and the reduced display of the second reserved information, and the first 2 Decrease display of the first hold information (to the hold number subtracted by 1) rather than the frame update timing at which the decrease display of the hold information (movement to the center of the adjacent display unit in the hold icon display area) is completed. The frame update timing when the update) is completed is earlier. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

◆ As a second configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means 110) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the start port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and the like. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages decreases, the information display means executes the reduced display of the first reserved information and the second reserved information from which the variation effect is started (the relevant information). A frame in which a change display that changes to an icon) can be executed, and a change display (movement from the hold icon display area to the center of the icon display area) of the second hold information to the execution information is completed. The frame update timing at which the reduction display of the first hold information (update to the hold number subtracted by 1) is completed is earlier than the update timing. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

◆ As a third configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means 110) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the starting port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and the like. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages decreases, the information display means can execute the reduced display of the first reserved information and the reduced display of the second reserved information, and the reserved information can be executed. When the number of memories increases, the increase display of the first hold information and the increase display of the second hold information can be executed, and the number of the hold memories increases during the decrease display of the second hold information. In this case, even before the frame update timing at which the decrease display of the second hold information (movement to the center of the adjacent display unit in the hold icon display area) is completed, the increase display of the first hold information is performed. (Update to the reserved number added by 1) is started. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

◆ As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means 110) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the starting port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and the like. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages decreases, the information display means executes the reduced display of the first reserved information and the second reserved information from which the variable display is started (the relevant information). It is possible to execute a change display that changes to an icon), and when the number of reserved storages increases, it is possible to execute an increase display of the first hold information and an increase display of the second hold information. 2 When the number of hold storages increases during the change display of the hold information, the reduction display of the second hold information (movement from the hold icon display area to the center of the icon display area) is completed. Even before the timing, the increase display of the first hold information (update to the hold number added by 1) is started. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

◆ As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means 110) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the starting port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and the like. The image display means includes information display means capable of displaying second hold information (hold icon) indicating an identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages, and the image display means has a predetermined frame update timing (1 / 30 ms). The display image is updated every time, and when the number of the reserved storages increases, the information display means can execute the increase display of the first hold information and the increase display of the second hold information, and the variation If the number of hold memories increases during the execution of the effect, the frame update that increases the second hold information display (enlargement of the hold icon additionally displayed in the hold icon display area to the normal size) is completed. The frame update timing at which the increase display of the first hold information (update to the hold number added by 1) is completed is earlier than the timing. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

◆ As a sixth configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a secondary control means (main control means 110) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the starting port). A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage. The slave control means includes a variation effect execution means capable of executing a variation effect according to the result of the determination by the image display means (image display device), a first hold information (holding number) indicating the number of hold storages, and the like. The information display means capable of displaying the second hold information (hold icon) indicating the identifier corresponding to each of the hold storages is provided, and the variation effect execution means of the special game during the execution of the variation effect. It is possible to execute a specific effect (SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, full rotation reach effect) that is expected to be executed, and the information display means increases the display of the first hold information when the number of hold memories increases. , The increase display of the second hold information can be executed, and when the number of the hold memories increases during the execution of the specific effect, the increase display of the first hold information (to the hold number added by 1). Update) is executed, but the increase display of the second hold information is not executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied (the specific effect is completed, the lost effect symbol or the jackpot effect symbol that has been reduced and displayed is enlarged and displayed). ing. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

◆ As a seventh configuration for solving the above problems, a main control means (main control board 110) for controlling the progress of the game and a sub-control means (main control means 110) for controlling the production of the game based on a command from the main control means. In the game machine provided with the effect control board 130), the main control means is based on the determination information (special figure determination information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the starting port). , A determination means capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, a storage means capable of storing the determination information for which the determination has not been executed as a hold storage, and a normal game state. A game state control means capable of controlling a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and the slave control means displays a variation effect according to the result of the determination as an image display means (image). The variable effect execution means that can be executed by the display device), the first hold information (hold number) indicating the number of the hold storage, and the second hold information (hold icon) indicating the identifier corresponding to each of the hold storage. The information display means can execute an increase display of the first hold information and an increase display of the second hold information when the number of the hold storages increases. Yes, the storage means stores the determination information based on the establishment of the first acquisition condition (entry of the game ball into the first start port) as the first hold storage, and the establishment of the second acquisition condition (second start). The determination information based on the entry of the game ball into the mouth) is stored as the second hold storage, and when the number of the first hold storage increases in the specific game state, the increase display of the first hold information (1). (Update to the added hold number) is executed, but the increase display of the second hold information is not executed until a predetermined condition is satisfied (the last variation effect in the specific game state is completed and the normal game state is restored). It has become like. By doing so, it becomes easy to grasp the number of reserved storages.

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In conventional gaming machines, it is common to determine whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and to execute the special game according to the result of the determination. Among such gaming machines, there are gaming machines that initialize the control state of the game after the start of power supply or restore the state before the power supply is stopped (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-189604). See Gazette). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, there is a problem that it is difficult to grasp whether the control state of the game is initialized or the control state of the game is restored.

◆ As a first configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, movable effect means (first movable member 73, second movable) capable of operating (moving, emitting light) in a predetermined mode. The member 74, the effect button 17), and the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of initializing the control state of the game after the start of the power supply or restoring the state before the stop of the power supply. , The effect control capable of performing the initial operation (initial operation, initial light emission) of the movable effect means after the start of power supply and performing the effect operation (effect operation, effect light emission) of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. The effect control means includes means (effect control board 130), and the effect control means operates the operation mode (operation) of the initial operation depending on whether the control state of the game is initialized or the control state of the game is restored. Aspects, light emission modes, etc.) are made different. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

◆ As a second configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, an operating means (effect button 17) capable of being operated by the player and capable of emitting light in a predetermined mode, and electric power. An initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of initializing the control state of the game after the start of the supply or restoring the state before the stop of the power supply, and the operating means after the start of the power supply. The effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing the initial light emission and performing the effect light emission of the operation means during the execution of the game is provided, and the control state of the game is initialized in the effect control means. The light emitting mode (light emitting mode, etc.) of the initial light emission is different between the case where the game is controlled and the case where the control state of the game is restored. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

◆ As a third configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a movable effect means (first movable member 73) capable of operating in a predetermined mode and emitting light in a predetermined mode. , The second movable member 74) and the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of initializing the control state of the game after the start of the power supply or restoring the state before the stop of the power supply. , The effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing the initial operation and the initial light emission of the movable effect means after the start of the power supply, and performing the effect operation and the effect light emission of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. ), And the effect control means has a case where the control state of the game is initialized and a case where the control state of the game is restored. The operation mode (light emission mode, etc.) of the operation of each step is the same, but the light emission mode (light emission mode, etc.) of the initial light emission of the movable effect means is different. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

◆ As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a movable effect means (first movable member 73) capable of operating in a predetermined mode and emitting light in a predetermined mode. , The second movable member 74) and the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of initializing the control state of the game after the start of the power supply or restoring the state before the stop of the power supply. The movable effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing the initial light emission of the movable effect means after the start of power supply and performing the effect light emission of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. The effect means include a first movable effect means (first movable member 73) and a second movable effect means (second movable member 74), and the effect control means is used when the control state of the game is initialized. And the case where the control state of the game is restored, at least a part of the light emission mode of the initial light emission in the first movable effect means is the same, but the light emission mode of the initial light emission in the second movable effect means. Is designed to be different. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

◆ As a fifth configuration for solving the above problem, it is advantageous for the player based on the judgment information (special figure judgment information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition in the game machine capable of playing the game. A determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game), and a game control state is initialized after the start of power supply, or the power supply is stopped. The initial processing means (main control board 110) that can be restored to the previous state, and the variable display of a plurality of effect symbols displayed on the display means (image display device) according to the judgment result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing the accompanying variable effect is provided, and the plurality of effect symbols include identification characters (numbers, alphabets, etc.) that can identify each of the effect symbols. When the control state of the game is initialized, the control means sets the identification characters in the plurality of effect symbols displayed on the display means as the first combination (for example, "135"), and controls the game. Is restored, the identification characters in the plurality of effect symbols displayed on the display means are used as a second combination (for example, "753"). By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp whether the control state of the game has been initialized or the control state of the game has been restored.

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In conventional gaming machines, a gaming machine that initializes the control state of the game after the start of power supply or restores the state before the power supply is stopped is common. Among such gaming machines, there are gaming machines that perform the initial operation of the movable effect means after the start of power supply (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-187648). However, the gaming machine described in the above patent document has a problem that a suitable initial operation may not be performed for the movable effect means.

◆ As a first configuration for solving the above problems, in a game machine capable of playing a game, a first position (origin position) and a second position (a position near the center of the first image display device 70) The movable effect means (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that can operate between the two, and the control state of the game is initialized after the start of the power supply, or is restored to the state before the power supply is stopped. An effect capable of performing the initial operation of the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of being caused and the movable effect means after the start of power supply, and performing the effect operation of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. The effect control means includes a control means (effect control board 130), and the effect control means has the movable effect means at the second position at the start of power supply (power restoration) at which the control state of the game is to be restored. In this case, the initial operation is performed after the movable effect means is returned to the first position. By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable initial operation for the movable effect means.

◇ As a second configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a first position (origin position) and a second position (a position closer to the center of the first image display device 70) The movable effect means (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that can operate between the two, and the control state of the game is initialized after the start of the power supply, or is restored to the state before the power supply is stopped. An effect capable of performing the initial operation of the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of being caused and the movable effect means after the start of power supply, and performing the effect operation of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. The effect control means includes a control means (effect control board 130), and the effect control means has the movable effect means at the second position at the start of power supply (power restoration) at which the control state of the game is to be restored. In this case, the movable effect means returns to the first position, and when the movable effect means returns to the first position, the initial operation is performed, but when the movable effect means does not return to the first position, the movable effect means does not return to the first position. The initial operation is not performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable initial operation for the movable effect means.

◆ As a third configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a first position (origin position) and a second position (a position closer to the center of the first image display device 70) The movable effect means (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that can operate between the two, and the control state of the game is initialized after the start of the power supply, or is restored to the state before the power supply is stopped. An effect capable of performing the initial operation of the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of being caused and the movable effect means after the start of power supply, and performing the effect operation of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. A control means (effect control board 130) is provided, and the movable effect means includes a first movable effect means (first movable member 73) and a second movable effect means (second movable member 74). In the effect control means, the first movable effect means is in the second position and the second movable effect means is in the first position at the start of power supply (power restoration) at which the control state of the game is restored. If the first movable effect means returns to the first position and the first movable effect means does not return to the first position, the initial operation of the first movable effect means is The initial operation of the second movable effect means is performed without performing the operation. By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable initial operation for the movable effect means.

◆ As a fourth configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a first position (origin position) and a second position (a position closer to the center of the first image display device 70) The movable effect means (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that can operate between the two, and the control state of the game is initialized after the start of the power supply, or is restored to the state before the power supply is stopped. An effect capable of performing the initial operation of the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of being caused and the movable effect means after the start of power supply, and performing the effect operation of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. A control means (effect control board 130) is provided, and the movable effect means includes a first movable effect means (first movable member 73) and a second movable effect means (second movable member 74). In the effect control means, the first movable effect means is in the second position and the second movable effect means is in the first position at the start of power supply (power restoration) at which the control state of the game is restored. If the first movable effect means returns to the first position, and the first movable effect means does not return to the first position, the initial operation of the second movable effect means. Is not done. By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable initial operation for the movable effect means.

◆ As a fifth configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a first position (origin position) and a second position (a position closer to the center of the first image display device 70) The movable effect means (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that can operate between the two, and the control state of the game is initialized after the start of the power supply, or is restored to the state before the power supply is stopped. An effect capable of performing the initial operation of the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of being caused and the movable effect means after the start of power supply, and performing the effect operation of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. A control means (effect control board 130) is provided, and the movable effect means includes a first movable effect means (first movable member 73) and a second movable effect means (second movable member 74). In the effect control means, the first movable effect means is in the second position at the start of power supply (power on) at which the control state of the game is initialized, and the second movable effect means is the first. When it is in the position, the first movable effect means returns to the first position, and when the first movable effect means does not return to the first position, the initial operation of the first movable effect means. Is not performed, but the initial operation of the second movable effect means is performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable initial operation for the movable effect means.

◆ As a sixth configuration for solving the above problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, a first position (origin position) and a second position (a position closer to the center of the first image display device 70) The movable effect means (first movable member 73, second movable member 74) that can operate between the two, and the control state of the game is initialized after the start of the power supply, or is restored to the state before the power supply is stopped. An effect capable of performing the initial operation of the initial processing means (main control board 110) capable of being caused and the movable effect means after the start of power supply, and performing the effect operation of the movable effect means during the execution of the game. A control means (effect control board 130) is provided, and the movable effect means includes a first movable effect means (first movable member 73), a second position of the first movable effect means, and a second position of itself. The effect control means includes a second movable effect means (second movable member 74) having an overlapping portion in the above, and the effect control means is described at the start of power supply (power on) at which the control state of the game is to be initialized. When the first movable effect means is in the second position and the second movable effect means is in the first position, the first movable effect means is returned to the first position, and the first movable effect means is moved. When the effect means does not return to the first position, the initial operation of the second movable effect means is not performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable initial operation for the movable effect means.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 5)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there are gaming machines that initialize the control state of the game after the start of power supply or restore the state before the power supply is stopped (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-189604). See Gazette). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, there is room for improvement in the control of the display means when the power supply stopped during the fluctuation effect is resumed and the control state of the gaming is restored, and the interest of the gaming is lowered. There was a problem that it could be done.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, it is advantageous for the player based on the judgment information (special figure judgment information) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition. A determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game), and the control state of the game is initialized after the start of power supply, or the power supply is stopped. Variations of the effect symbol displayed on the display means (image display device) according to the determination result of the initial processing means (main control board 110) that can be restored to the previous state and the determination means. It is provided with an effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing an effect, and in the variable effect, the effect symbol that is displayed in the variable is oscillated (temporarily stopped) and then statically displayed (temporarily stopped). (Stop display) is possible, and the effect control means is predetermined when the power supply stopped during the execution of the variation effect that swings and displays the effect symbol is resumed and the control state of the game is restored. At the timing of (when the special symbol confirmation command is received, when the customer waiting command is received), the effect symbol can be statically displayed on the display means without being oscillated. By doing so, it is possible to make the player know that the variable effect that was being executed when the power supply is stopped has ended, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

◆ As a second configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of acquisition conditions (entry of a game ball into a starting port). Based on the information), the determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and the control state of the game after the start of power supply are determined. The initial processing means (main control board 110) that can be initialized or restored to the state before the power supply is stopped, and the display means (image display device) according to the judgment result of the judgment means. It is provided with an effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing a variable effect accompanied by a variable display of a plurality of displayed effect symbols, and the variable effect is provided with a reach state by some of the effect symbols. When the power supply stopped during the execution of the reach effect is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the effect control means includes a reach variation effect of displaying the formation and executing the reach effect. It is possible to display the combination of the effect symbols on the display means in a stationary state, which is different from the reach combination by the effect symbols that formed and displayed the reach state when the special symbol confirmation command is received and the customer waiting command is received). .. By doing so, it is possible to make the player know that the variable effect that was being executed when the power supply is stopped has ended, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 6)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there are gaming machines that initialize the control state of the game after the start of power supply or restore the state before the power supply is stopped (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-189604). See Gazette). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, there is room for improvement in the control of the display means when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, which may reduce the interest of the game. There was a problem that there was.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, the judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). A storage means (main control board 110) that can store information) as a hold memory, and a determination means (main control board 110) that can determine whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player based on the determination information. The main control board 110), the initial processing means (main control board 110) that initializes the control state of the game after the start of the power supply, or restores the state before the stop of the power supply, and the determination of the determination means. According to the result, the effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing the variation effect accompanied by the variation display of the effect symbol displayed on the display means (image display device) is provided, and the state of the gaming machine is set. Is a customer waiting state in which the variation effect is not executed, a first state which is an execution period of the variation effect without the hold memory, and an execution period of the variation effect with the hold memory. When the control state of the game is restored, the effect control means can perform a specific display (display of the initial screen, etc.) before displaying the effect symbol on the display means, including the second state. The specific display mode (only the display of the initial screen) when the power supply stopped in the customer waiting state is resumed and restored to the customer waiting state, and the power supply is stopped in the first state or the second state. The display mode of the specific display (display of the initial screen + the display of the returning screen) when the power supply is restarted and the first state or the second state is restored is different. By doing so, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 7)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that performs a customer waiting effect by a display means when the player is not playing a game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-064835). However, the gaming machine described in the above patent document has a problem that the customer waiting effect is not executed at an appropriate time according to the state of the gaming machine.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, the judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). Based on the information), the determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and the control state of the game after the start of power supply are determined. The initial processing means (main control board 110) that can be initialized or restored to the state before the power supply is stopped, and the display means (image display device) according to the judgment result of the judgment means. The effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing a variable effect accompanied by a variable display of the displayed effect symbol is provided, and the effect control means statically displays the effect symbol on the display means. When the predetermined period elapses, the customer waiting effect (customer waiting demo effect) can be executed by the display means, and the effect symbol is statically displayed after the variation time of the variation effect has elapsed, and the control state. It is possible to make the period until the customer waiting effect is executed different from the case where the effect symbol is statically displayed after the initialization of the above or after the restoration of the control state. By doing so, it is possible to execute the customer waiting effect at an appropriate time according to the state of the gaming machine, and it is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 8)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that displays execution information corresponding to the determination information during execution of the variation effect on the display means (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-064835). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, there is room for improvement in the control of the display means when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, which may reduce the interest of the game. There was a problem that there was.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above problem, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, the judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). Based on the information), the determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and the control state of the game after the start of power supply are determined. An effect displayed on the display means (image display device) according to the determination result of the initial processing means (main control board 110) for initializing or restoring the state before the power supply is stopped and the determination result of the determination means. The effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing a variation effect accompanied by a variation display of a symbol is provided, and the effect control means causes the display means to perform the effect when the control state of the game is restored. It is possible to perform a specific display (display of the initial screen, etc.) before displaying the symbol, and to the determination information in which the variation effect is being executed in a predetermined display area (the icon display area 70C) of the display means. When the corresponding execution information (the icon) can be displayed and the power supply stopped during the display of the execution information is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the next step is performed from the end of the specific display. Until the variable display is started, the predetermined display area is secured in a predetermined state (a state in which an effect image such as a background image can be displayed), but the execution information is stored in the predetermined display area. It is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player know that the variable effect that was being executed when the power supply is stopped has ended, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 9)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that executes a look-ahead notice effect over a plurality of variable effects based on the preliminary determination result of the determination information (for example, JP-A-2017-143904). reference). However, the gaming machine described in the above patent document has a problem that the interest of the gaming may be lowered when the power supply stopped during the look-ahead notice production is resumed and the control state of the gaming is restored. there were.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, in a game machine capable of playing a game, the judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). Based on the storage means (main control board 110) capable of storing information) and the determination information, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player. The determination means (main control board 110), the advance determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining the determination information before the determination by the determination means, and the game control state are initialized after the start of power supply. An effect symbol displayed on the display means (image display device) according to the determination result of the initial processing means (main control board 110) and the determination means for causing or restoring the state before the power supply is stopped. The effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing the variation effect accompanied by the variation display is provided, and the effect control means has the variation effect a plurality of times based on the determination result of the pre-determination means. It is possible to execute a predetermined look-ahead notice effect (continuous notice effect) over a period of time, and when the power supply stopped during the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the look-ahead notice effect is restored. It is possible to execute a notice effect different from the look-ahead notice effect (for example, an alternative notice effect) in the variation effect executed after the variation effect in which the power supply is stopped without restarting. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction of the player due to the end of the continuous advance notice effect due to the stop of the power supply, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 10)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that executes a specific effect that gradually suggests the degree of expectation that a special game will be executed over a plurality of variable effects (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017). -143904 (see). However, the gaming machine described in the above patent document has a problem that the interest of the gaming may be lowered when the power supply stopped during the specific production is resumed and the control state of the gaming is restored. rice field.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, in a game machine capable of playing a game, judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of acquisition conditions (entry of a game ball into a starting port). Based on the storage means (main control board 110) capable of storing information) and the determination information, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player. The determination means (main control board 110), the advance determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining the determination information before the determination by the determination means, and the game control state are initialized after the start of power supply. An effect symbol displayed on the display means (image display device) according to the determination result of the initial processing means (main control board 110) and the determination means for causing or restoring the state before the power supply is stopped. The effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing a variation effect accompanied by a variation display is provided, and the effect control means steps the degree of expectation that the special game is executed over a plurality of times of the variation effect. It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, an icon change effect) that suggests the above, and when the power supply stopped during the execution of the specific effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the power supply is supplied. Although the specific effect can be executed in the variation effect executed after the stopped variation effect, it is not executed from the continuation of the stage suggested before the power supply is stopped. By doing so, it is possible to execute the icon change effect according to the content of the variable effect this time, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 11)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that executes a specific effect that gradually changes the display mode of the identification information displayed corresponding to each of the determination information for which the execution of the variation effect has not been completed. (For example, see JP-A-2018-061728). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, when the power supply stopped during the change effect is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the processing load related to the display control after the restart of the power supply is high. There was a risk of becoming.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above problem, in a game machine capable of playing a game, the judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). Based on the storage means (main control board 110) capable of storing information) and the determination information, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player. The determination means (main control board 110), the advance determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining the determination information before the determination by the determination means, and the game control state are initialized after the start of power supply. An effect symbol displayed on the display means (image display device) according to the determination result of the initial processing means (main control board 110) and the determination means for causing or restoring the state before the power supply is stopped. The effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing the variation effect accompanied by the variation display is provided, and the effect control means includes the determination information and the variation effect for which the execution of the variation effect has not been completed. It is possible to display the identification information (the icon, the hold icon) corresponding to each of the determination information that has not been started, and the special game is executed by gradually changing the display mode of the identification information. It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, an icon change effect) that suggests a certain degree of expectation, and the display mode includes a first stage mode (for example, a CD icon) and a second stage mode (for example, blue). The power supply that was stopped during the display of the identification information that includes the character icon) and the third stage aspect (red character icon) and changes to the third stage aspect in the second stage aspect is resumed in the game. When the control state is restored, the identification information displayed in the second stage mode is displayed in the first stage mode. By doing so, it is not necessary to be aware of the display mode of the hold icon when the power supply is stopped, and it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the display control after the power supply is restarted.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 12)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that displays the number of reserved storages, which is determination information for which determination has not been executed, in the display area (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-061728). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, it takes time to grasp the number of reserved storages, which is a hobby of the game. There was a problem that it could decrease.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above problem, the judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port) in the game machine capable of playing the game. A storage means (main control board 110) that can store information) as a hold memory, and a determination means (main control board 110) that can determine whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player based on the determination information. The main control board 110), the initial processing means (main control board 110) that initializes the control state of the game after the start of the power supply, or restores the state before the stop of the power supply, and the determination of the determination means. A game control state is provided with an effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing a variable effect accompanied by a variable display of the effect symbol displayed on the display means (image display device) according to the result. When it is restored, it is possible to perform a specific display (display of the initial screen, etc.) before displaying the effect symbol on the display means, and the first display area (sub first hold display 83, sub second). The hold display 84) and the second display area (first hold icon display area 70B, second hold icon display area 70D) different from the first display area display the hold display indicating the number of hold storages. When the power supply stopped with the hold storage is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the hold display is executed in the second display area during the execution of the specific display. However, the hold display can be executed in the first display area. By doing so, when the stopped power supply is restarted and the control state of the game is restored, the number of pending memories can be grasped before the end of the specific display, and the interest of the game is lowered. Can be suppressed.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment 13)
In the conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the acquired determination information, and the variation of the effect symbol displayed on the display means according to the result of the determination is accompanied by the variation display. A gaming machine capable of performing a production is common. Among such gaming machines, there are gaming machines that perform an effect suggesting the degree of expectation that a special game will be executed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-143904). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, the interest of the game is enjoyed when the power supply stopped during the production suggesting the expectation that the special game is executed is restarted and the control state of the game is restored. There was a problem that it could be reduced.

◆ As the first configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, in a gaming machine capable of playing a game, the judgment information (special figure judgment) acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition (the entry of the game ball into the starting port). Based on the storage means (main control board 110) capable of storing information) and the determination information, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player. The determination means (main control board 110), the pre-determination means (main control board 110) capable of determining the determination information before the determination means, and the game control state are initialized after the start of power supply. An effect symbol displayed on the display means (image display device) according to the determination result of the initial processing means (main control board 110) and the determination means for causing or restoring the state before the power supply is stopped. The effect control is provided with an effect control means (effect control board 130) capable of performing a variable effect accompanied by a variable display, and a light emitting means (winning port lamp NR) capable of changing to any of a plurality of notification modes. The means can execute a change effect (ramp change effect) suggesting the degree of expectation that the special game will be executed by changing the light emitting means to a specific notification mode, and the change effect is being executed. When the power supply stopped in the game is resumed and the control state of the game is restored, the light emitting means is set to a notification mode (lights on or off in white) different from the specific notification mode. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the control load after the power supply is restarted, and to avoid a situation in which the player is confused that the lamp change effect is restarted even though the variation effect is not executed. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game.

The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, but can also be used for a rotating cylinder type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for pachinko and pachinko machines.

Further, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all jackpot games, but the gaming ball passes through a specific area in a specific round game of the jackpot game. If this is the case, it may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game is completed.

In addition, when the player shifts to the high-probability gaming state after all the jackpot games are completed and wins the fall lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is normally terminated. It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

If the type of the jackpot special symbol is a normal symbol, the game shifts to the low-probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and if the jackpot special symbol type is a specific symbol, the next time after the jackpot game ends. It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues until the jackpot game.

Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variation display of the second special symbol has priority. Although it is assumed that it is executed, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed at the same time (in parallel).

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 General drawing gate 45 1st start port 47 2nd start port 50 Grand prize opening 70 1st image display device 71 2nd image display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Payout control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can play games
A detection means for detecting a predetermined event and
A main control means that performs predetermined control based on an input signal from the detection means, and
A subordinate control means that performs control according to a signal from the main control means, and
It is provided with a display means for executing a variable effect of displaying a game effect image and displaying a plurality of effect symbols in a variable manner.
After the start of power supply to the gaming machine, it is possible to display the plurality of effect symbols on the display means.
The detection means
The first detection means for detecting the first abnormality,
Includes a second detection means for detecting a second abnormality different from the first abnormality.
When the main control means and the first detection means are in a disconnected state when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, it is possible to execute a predetermined notification.
When the main control means and the slave control means are disconnected during the power supply to the gaming machine, the predetermined notification is not executed and the predetermined notification is not executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the plurality of effect symbols are displayed on the display means even during the execution of the predetermined notification.

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