JP7031873B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines perform a big hit lottery triggered by entering a ball into the starting opening, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game in which the big hit opening is opened after the big hit display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. It is configured to grant. In addition, it is configured to display specific information (so-called hold image or the like) that makes it possible to recognize the number of hold of the symbol variation game.

Some of such gaming machines are in a standby state (also referred to as a demo state) when the symbol variation game is not executed and the jackpot game is not being granted, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1. ) Has something to control.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-158436

However, in such a gaming machine, if an error occurs in the control information that makes it possible to specify the number of symbol variation games whose execution is suspended, there is a possibility that the reserved number will continue to be notified during the standby state. Therefore, it is desired to suppress the confusion of the player due to the contradiction that the execution of the symbol variation game is suspended during the standby state.

The gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems can specify the number of pending symbol variation games whose storage contents can be updated by the main control means that controls the symbol variation game and the main control means. Receiving from the main storage means capable of storing the main hold information, the main notification means for notifying the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information by the control of the main control means, and the main control means. The sub-control means that performs various controls based on the control information and the sub-hold information that can update the stored contents by the sub-control means and can specify the number of hold of the symbol variation game whose execution is held are stored. A possible sub-storage means and a sub-notification means for notifying the number of hold of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information by the control of the sub-hold information are provided, and the hold condition of the symbol change game is satisfied. In this case, the main control means updates the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information increases, and the hold number determines the notification content of the main notification means. The process of controlling the increased notification content and the process of transmitting the hold number increase instruction information instructing to increase the hold number to the sub-control means are performed, and the sub-sub that receives the hold number increase instruction information. The control means updates the sub-holding information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information increases, and the notification content of the sub-notification means increases the number of holds. When the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control means performs the main hold so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information is reduced. The process of updating the information, the process of controlling the notification content of the main notification means to the notification content of decreasing the number of hold, and the process of instructing the decrease of the number of hold to decrease the number of hold to the sub control means. The sub-control means that has performed the process of transmitting and received the hold number reduction instruction information updates the sub-hold information so that the hold number of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information is reduced. The processing and the processing for controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to the notification content for which the number of reservations is reduced are performed, and when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, the sub-control means causes the demonstration effect to be executed. The process is performed, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of holdings of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-holding information becomes zero. The process of updating the sub-holding information and the process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to the notification content in which the number of hold is zero are further performed, and the sub-notification means is satisfied when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied. It is notified that the notification content of the above has changed to the notification content in which the number of reservations is zero, the sub-notification means includes an information display area for displaying an information image, and the information display area includes a symbol being executed. There is a first area for displaying an information image corresponding to the variable game, and a second area for displaying an information image corresponding to the pending symbol variable game. Is the first notification content in which the information image is moved and displayed from the second area to the first area triggered by the execution of the symbol variation game, and within the second region triggered by the execution of the symbol variation game. There is a second notification content in which the information image is moved and displayed, and in the notification content of the sub-notification means, the notification content in which the number of reservations is zero is processed to execute the demonstration effect, and the predetermined When the condition is satisfied, the notification content is executed when the process of updating the sub-holding information is executed, and the notification content in which the number of reservations is zero is the information image in the second region. Is the content of the notification that is hidden, and the gist is that it is different from any of the content of the notification that reduces the number of reservations.

In the gaming machine, the sub-control means has zero hold numbers of the symbol variation games that can be specified from the sub-hold information except when the predetermined condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied. It is possible not to perform the process of updating the sub-holding information and the process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to the notification content in which the number of hold is zero.

In the gaming machine, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the number of holdings of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-holding information is 1 or more.
In the game machine, the execution condition of the demonstration effect is when the number of holdings of the symbol changing game that can be specified from the main holding information is zero when the big hit game is not completed and the symbol changing game is finished. The sub-control means is a condition that can be satisfied, and the sub-control means has the sub-hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information becomes zero except when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied. It is also possible not to perform the process of updating the message and the process of controlling the content of the notification of the sub-notification means to the content of the notification such that the number of hold is zero.

According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused.

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of an information image. A flowchart showing a special symbol input process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing which shows the hold decrease designation command and hold increase designation command. The flowchart which shows the command reception post-processing of 1st Embodiment. (A) to (g) are explanatory views which show the display mode at the time of 0 clear execution. The flowchart which shows the command reception post-processing of the 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front) and rear (back) indicate each direction when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as a game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming ball (game medium) is launched toward the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and turning off by the light emitting body. The decorative lamp 17 executes a light emitting, blinking, and extinguishing effect as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect of outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, music, and the like.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute the first special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game as a symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol fluctuation game" may be abbreviated as "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they may be collectively referred to as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the outlier.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when a big hit is won in the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c is the number of times of the pending first special game whose execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, "first special hold". Display information that can identify (indicated by number). Further, the information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d is the number of times of the second special game on hold for which the execution is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied (hereinafter, "second special hold". Display information that can identify (indicated by number). In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold execution of a predetermined upper limit number of the first special game and the second special game, respectively.

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol fluctuation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal missed symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In a normal game, when a normal outlier symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the outlier. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary hit symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary hit game is given after the end of the ordinary game. The normal hit game is an advantageous state for the player because it is easy for the player to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can specify the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is specified because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the upper limit of the number of ordinary reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 by partitioning the surface side of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape with rails. The game board 20 is provided with a guide passage for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as a display means capable of displaying a predetermined image. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are effect devices that are examples of means for executing the effect. A group of effect devices, which is an example of the effect execution means for executing the effect, is configured by these effect devices. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to include at least one arbitrarily selectable of the effect display device 27, the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 as the effect executing means. Further, the effect executing means may include an effect movable body that executes a movable effect and an effect vibrating body that executes a vibration effect.

A first starting port 28 is arranged in the game area 21 of the game board 20. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the first starting port 28, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 28 is connected to the ball passage. A first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition of the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

A second starting port 29 is arranged in the game area 21 of the game board 20. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second starting port 29, and the game ball entered in the second starting port 29 is inserted in the ball passage. A second start sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

In the game area 21 of the game board 20, a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an allowable state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) is arranged. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in a permissible state in a normal hit game.

A large winning opening 31 is arranged in the game area 21 of the game board 20. A ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the rear side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the large winning opening 31, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 is detected in the ball passage. A special winning sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) is arranged. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied.

In the game area 21 of the game board 20, a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowable state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) is arranged. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game.

The big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows the ball to enter the big winning opening 31 is performed. When the big hit game is generated, the opening time is set before the first round game starts, and the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is performed during the opening time. Further, when a big hit game is generated, an ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

In the game area 21 of the game board 20, a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) is arranged. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the hold condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one of the three controls described below, which is arbitrarily selected, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the open time of the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game is once. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls for making the length longer than that in the low base state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main board 40 performs various processes and transmits a control signal (control information) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal received from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RWM40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a corresponds to the main control means for controlling the symbol variation game.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game.

The main control RWM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RWM40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, a first special hold number, a second special hold number, and the like. In the present embodiment, the main control RWM40c specifies the first special hold number and the second special hold number, which are the hold numbers of the symbol variation games whose storage contents can be updated by the main control means and whose execution is held. Corresponds to a main storage means that can store possible main hold information. Further, the main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control RWM40c can retain various information stored when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped even if the power supply from the external power supply is stopped for a predetermined period. It is configured in. For example, the main control RWM40c may retain various information even after the power supply is stopped by the power supplied from a backup power supply (for example, an electric double layer capacitor) mounted on a power supply unit (not shown). For example, the main control RWM40c is a non-volatile memory that can retain the stored contents even when the power is not supplied, so that various information can be retained even after the power supply from the external power supply is stopped. It may be.

In the main control RWM40c, various information to be backed up includes various information related to the game. In the main control RWM40c, the various information to be backed up includes various effect information related to the effect. Then, when the power supply is started (when the power is restored) after the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, the game control can be restored based on the various information held. In this way, the main control RWM40c holds information about the game even when the power supply from the external power source is stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 includes an RWM clear switch 40d, and the RWM clear switch 40d is configured to enable an operation for instructing initialization of various backed up information. In the present embodiment, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state, various information backed up by the main control RWM 40c is initialized. On the other hand, when the power is turned on when the RWM clear switch 40d is in the off state, recovery control is performed based on various backed up information.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE4 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to receive a detection signal transmitted when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball. The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RWM41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. Then, when the sub control CPU 41a receives the control information transmitted from the main control CPU 40a, the sub control CPU 41a executes control based on the control information. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the sub-control means that performs various controls based on the control information received from the main control means.

The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. Based on this display effect data, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the display mode of the effect display device 27. Further, the sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. Based on this light emission effect data, the sub-control CPU 41a can control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. Further, the sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a can control the audio output mode of the speaker 18 based on the audio effect data.

The sub-control RWM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RWM41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, a first special hold number, a second special hold number, and the like. In the present embodiment, the sub-control RWM41c is a sub-storage means that can store the storage contents by the sub-control means and can store the sub-hold information that can specify the number of hold of the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended. Equivalent to. Further, the sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or a software random number.

Next, the display contents displayed on the effect display device 27 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the effect symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “effect game”) using the effect symbol can be displayed on the effect display device 27.

The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect game is played. The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "777" in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same. Further, in the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, the out-of-order symbol by the effect symbol is a combination of symbols such as "323", "112", [426], etc., in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporarily stopped display" means a state indicating that the symbol is different from the fixed stop display, such as a state indicating that the symbol may be displayed in a variable manner again, such as a "sway fluctuation state". ..

Further, the effect display device 27 is provided with an information display area for displaying information in addition to the display area for displaying the effect game. The information display area includes one area HR0 for displaying the information image HG0 corresponding to the running game, and four areas HR1 to HR4 for displaying the information images HG1 to HG4 corresponding to the pending game. .. The information image HG0 displayed in the area HR0 has a warning function such as notifying the jackpot expectation of the running game by changing the image, for example, according to the development of the production game linked to the special game during the execution of the special game. Fulfill.

Further, the information images HG1 to HG4 displayed in the areas HR1 to HR4 inform the number of pending special games according to the number of the displayed information. Specifically, when the number of pending special games is [1], one information image HG1 is displayed, and when the number of pending special games is [2], two information images HG1 and HG2 are displayed. Is displayed. Further, when the number of pending special games is [3], three information images HG1, HG2, HG3 are displayed, and when the number of pending special games is [4], the information images HG1, HG2, HG3 are displayed. , HG4 is displayed. The information images HG1 to HG4 are reserved images for notifying the existence of the pending special game, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 uses the information images HG1 to HG4 to indicate the existence and the number of the pending special games. Provide information that makes you identify.

Note that the information images HG1 to HG4 may have a warning function such as notifying the jackpot expectation degree by a change in the image, similarly to the information image HG0 described above. The advance notice function in this case is a so-called look-ahead advance notice, and notifies the jackpot expectation degree of the special game corresponding to the information image in which the image is changed. Further, in this embodiment, in order to simplify the explanation, the information images HG0 to HG4 relating to the first special game are displayed in the information display area of the effect display device 27 in the low base state, and the second special game is related in the high base state. Information images HG0 to HG4 shall be displayed. As another example of the information display area of the effect display device 27, the area HR0 is set as a common area between the first special game and the second special game, and four areas HR1 displaying information about the pending first special game. ~ HR4 and four areas HR1 to HR4 for displaying information about the second special game pending may be provided separately. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 corresponds to the sub-notification means for notifying the number of hold of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information by the control of the sub-control means.

Further, on the effect display device 27, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”) can be executed. The demo effect is executed when the jackpot game is not performed and the special game is not being executed, and when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0 (zero). The demonstration effect is an effect for displaying, for example, the effect display device 27 that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a standby state, and obtaining a customer attraction effect.

Next, the process executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main control CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101). When the game ball is not detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S106. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c is less than 4. Determination (step S102). When the number of first special reservations is not less than 4 (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a shifts to the process of step S106.

On the other hand, when the number of first special hold is less than 4 (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a is stored in the main control RWM40c as the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied. The number is added by 1 and updated (step S103). In the present embodiment, in the process of adding and updating the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c by 1, the first special hold number, which is the hold number of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information, increases. Corresponds to the process of updating the main hold information. Further, in the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the first special hold display unit 22c so as to display the updated first special hold display number. In the present embodiment, the first special hold display unit 22c corresponds to the main notification means for notifying the number of holds under the control of the main control CPU 40a. Further, in the present embodiment, the process of controlling the first special hold display unit 22c so that the main control CPU 40a displays the updated first special hold display unit is a notification in which the number of hold increases the notification content of the main notification means. Corresponds to the process of controlling the content.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated by the main board 40, and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for the jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining the jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the first special game and the storage order or acquisition order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Next, the main control CPU 40a performs a setting process of a control command which is control information to be transmitted to the sub control CPU 41a (step S105). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a hold increase designation command which is control information capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update. The control information stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 41a in the interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the process of storing the hold increase designation command in the output buffer and transmitting it to the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the process of transmitting the hold number increase instruction information instructing to increase the hold number to the sub-control means. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the look-ahead notice, the control information related to the look-ahead notice is stored in the output buffer in the command setting process of step S105, and is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 41a in the interrupt process.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 in the process of step S106. When the game ball is not detected by the second start sensor SE2 (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c is less than 4. Determination (step S107). When the second special hold number is not less than 4 (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

On the other hand, when the number of the second special hold is less than 4 (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a is stored in the main control RWM40c as the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied. The number is added by 1 and updated (step S108). In the present embodiment, the process of adding 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c and updating the main hold information so as to increase the hold number of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information. Corresponds to the process of updating. Further, in the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a controls the second special hold display unit 22d so as to display the updated second special hold display number. In the present embodiment, the second special hold display unit 22d corresponds to the main notification means for notifying the number of holds under the control of the main control CPU 40a. Further, in the present embodiment, the process of controlling the second special hold display unit 22d so that the main control CPU 40a displays the updated second special hold display unit is a notification that the number of hold increases the notification content of the main notification means. Corresponds to the process of controlling the content.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated by the main board 40 in the same manner as in step S104, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RWM40c (step S109). In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game and the storage order or acquisition order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RWM40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the main control CPU 40a performs a control command setting process which is control information to be transmitted to the sub control CPU 41a in the same manner as in step S105 (step S110). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a hold increase designation command which is control information capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update. The control information stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 41a in the interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the process of storing the hold increase designation command in the output buffer and transmitting it to the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the process of transmitting the hold number increase instruction information instructing to increase the hold number to the sub-control means. When the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the look-ahead notice, the control information related to the look-ahead notice is stored in the output buffer in the command setting process of step S110, and is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 41a in the interrupt process. When the process of step S110 is completed, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is a process called in the interrupt process, and is performed by the main control CPU 40a at predetermined intervals.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S201). In the process of step S201, the main control CPU 40a determines that the execution condition of the special game is satisfied when the big hit game is not in progress and the special game is not being executed, while the big hit game or the special game is being executed. If it is being executed, it is determined that the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c is larger than 0 (zero). Determination (step S202). When the second special hold number is not larger than 0 (zero), that is, when the second special hold number is 0 (zero) (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a is stored in the main control RWM40c. 1 It is determined whether the number of special reservations is larger than 0 (zero) (step S203).

When the first special hold number is larger than 0 (zero), that is, when the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a is the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c. Is subtracted by 1 and updated (step S204). In the present embodiment, the process in which the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM 40c and updates the process so that the hold number of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information decreases. Corresponds to the process of updating the main hold information. Further, in the process of step S204, the main control CPU 40a controls the first special hold display unit 22c so as to display the updated first special hold display number. In the present embodiment, in the process of controlling the first special hold display unit 22c so that the main control CPU 40a displays the updated first special hold number, the notice content of the main notice means is reduced in the number of hold. Corresponds to the process of controlling. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RWM40c among the random number information for the first special game (step S205). When the main control CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RWM40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a wins a big hit based on the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S205 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. (Step S206). The process of step S206 corresponds to a big hit lottery. In step S206, the main control CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination value for the low probability time when it is in the low probability state, and uses the jackpot determination value for the high probability time when it is in the high probability state. A big hit lottery will be held.

Then, in the main control CPU 40a, the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery read out in step S205 and the big hit determination value match, and when the big hit is won (step S206: YES), the big hit to be derived in the first special game. The symbol and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game are determined (step S207). The main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S205. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S205. After that, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S215 to perform command setting processing.

On the other hand, when the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery read in step S205 and the big hit determination value do not match and the big hit is not won (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a is derived in the first special game. The out-of-order symbol and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game are determined (step S208). The main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S205. After that, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S215 to perform command setting processing.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a determines in the process of step S202 that the second special hold number is larger than 0 (zero), that is, the second special hold number is 1 or more (step S202: YES). The second special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c is decremented by 1 and updated (step S209). In the present embodiment, the process in which the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 40c and updates the process so that the hold number of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information decreases. Corresponds to the process of updating the main hold information. Further, in the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a controls the second special hold display unit 22d so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the process of controlling the second special hold display unit 22d so that the main control CPU 40a displays the updated second special hold number, the notice content of the main notice means is reduced in the number of hold. Corresponds to the process of controlling. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RWM40c among the random number information for the second special game (step S210). When the main control CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, it erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RWM40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a wins a big hit based on the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S210 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. (Step S211). The process of step S211 corresponds to a big hit lottery. In step S211 the main control CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery using the big hit determination value for the low probability state when it is in the low probability state, and uses the big hit determination value for the high probability time when it is in the high probability state. A big hit lottery will be held.

Then, the main control CPU 40a matches the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery read in step S210 with the big hit determination value, and when the big hit is won (step S211: YES), the big hit to be derived in the second special game. The symbol and the fluctuation pattern of the second special game are determined (step S212). The main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the value of the random number used for determining the jackpot symbol that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S210. Further, the main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S210. After that, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S215 to perform command setting processing.

On the other hand, when the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery read in step S210 and the big hit determination value do not match and the big hit is not won (step S211: NO), the main control CPU 40a is derived in the second special game. The out-of-order symbol and the fluctuation pattern of the second special game are determined (step S213). The main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern based on the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern that can be specified from the random number information read in the process of step S210. After that, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S215 to perform command setting processing.

Further, the main control CPU 40a is in the case where the first special hold number is not larger than 0 (zero) in the process of step S203, that is, both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 0 (zero) (step). S203: NO), it is determined that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied (step S214). Then, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S215 to perform command setting processing.

In the command setting process of step S215, the main control CPU 40a performs the setting process of the control command which is the control information to be transmitted to the sub control CPU 41a according to the determination result determined in the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a hold reduction designation command which is control information capable of specifying the first special hold number after the update, which is the result of the process of step S204. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a hold reduction designation command which is control information capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update, which is the result of the process of step S209. The control information stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 41a in the interrupt process. In the present embodiment, the process of storing the hold decrease designation command in the output buffer and transmitting it to the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the process of transmitting the hold number decrease instruction information instructing to decrease the hold number to the sub-control means.

Further, when the main control CPU 40a has won the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a has a symbol command that is control information that can specify the big hit symbol determined in the processes of steps S207 and S212, and control information that can specify the fluctuation pattern for the big hit. The variation pattern specification command, which is, is stored in the output buffer. Further, when the main control CPU 40a has not won the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 40a has a symbol command which is control information which can specify the out-of-order symbol determined in the processes of steps S208 and S213, and control information which can specify the variation pattern for out-of-order. The variation pattern specification command, which is, is stored in the output buffer. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the standby command, which is control information that can specify the execution of the demo effect, in the output buffer when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied in step S214. When the main control CPU 40a finishes the process of step S215, the special symbol start process ends.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by executing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the first special symbol display unit 22a when starting the first special game, and controls the second special symbol display unit 22b when starting the second special game. Further, the main control CPU 40a that started the special game measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a has the first special symbol display unit 22a or the second special so that the special symbol determined by the special symbol start processing is derived in the special game when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses. The symbol display unit 22b is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores a stop command, which is control information that can specify the end of the special game, in the output buffer when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing elapses, and the sub control CPU 41a Send to.

In addition, when the big hit is won, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information about the big hit game in the output buffer with the transition to the big hit game, and transmits the control information to the sub control CPU 41a. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a causes the main control CPU 40a to transmit an opening command which is control information that can specify the start of the opening at the start of the big hit game. Further, the main control CPU 40a causes the main control CPU 40a to transmit a round command which is control information that can specify the start of the round game at the start of each round game constituting the jackpot game. Further, the main control CPU 40a causes the main control CPU 40a to transmit an ending command which is control information that can specify the start of the ending at the end of the big hit game.

Next, the hold decrease designation command and the hold increase designation command, which are the control information of the present embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG.
The hold decrease designation command and the hold increase designation command are both 2-byte data consisting of upper byte and lower byte. In the present embodiment, each high-order byte of the hold decrease designation command and the hold increase designation command is composed of the same [E1H], and indicates that the high-order byte is information related to hold. On the other hand, the lower byte of the hold reduction designation command is composed of [00H] to [03H], and indicates the number of holds after subtraction. Specifically, the lower byte [00H] is the hold number [0 (zero)], [01H] is the hold number [1], [02H] is the hold number [2], and [03H] is the hold number. The number of holds [3] is shown. Further, the lower byte of the hold increase designation command is composed of [11H] to [14H], and indicates the number of holds after addition. Specifically, the lower byte [11H] is the hold number [1], [12H] is the hold number [2], [13H] is the hold number [3], and [14H] is the hold number [ 4] are shown respectively.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the hold decrease designation command and the hold increase designation command can be distinguished from each other by the difference in the lower byte. In the present embodiment, the hold reduction designation command corresponds to the hold reduction instruction information instructing to reduce the number of holds. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold increase designation command corresponds to the hold increase instruction information instructing to increase the number of holds. The hold decrease designation command and the hold increase designation command shown in FIG. 6 are commands for instructing the decrease and increase of the first special hold number. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes, in addition to the command for instructing the decrease and increase of the first special hold number, the hold decrease designation command and the hold increase designation command for instructing the decrease and increase of the second special hold number. These commands instructing the decrease and increase of the second special hold number are configured so as to be distinguishable from the command instructing the decrease and increase of the first special hold number by setting the upper byte as, for example, [E2H]. Is configured so that the second special hold number after the decrease and after the increase can be specified as the same.

Next, post-command reception processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The command reception post-processing is a process for the sub-control CPU 41a to perform various controls based on the control information received from the main control CPU 40a.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives a control command related to the game (step S301: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a executes the game process (step S302). On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a has not received the control command related to the game (step S301: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the process of step S303.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the fluctuation pattern designation command in step S302, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a process of starting the effect game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the symbol command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect symbol to be fixedly stopped in the effect game. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the stop command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a control for fixing and stopping the effect symbol in the effect game.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the control command related to the jackpot (step S303: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a executes the jackpot process (step S304). On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a has not received the control command related to the jackpot (step S303: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the process of step S305.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the opening command in step S304, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a process of starting the opening. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the round command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a process of starting the round game corresponding to the round command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the ending command, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a process of starting the ending.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the hold increase designation command (step S305: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a executes processing according to the received hold increase designation command (steps S306, S307). On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a has not received the hold increase designation command (step S305: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the process of step S308.

In step S306, when the received hold increase designation command specifies an increase in the first special hold number, the sub-control CPU 41a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM 41c and updates it. Then, in step S307, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the hold display mode in the information display area of the effect display device 27. Specifically, for example, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the hold increase designation command [E1H12H] when the first special hold number is [1], the sub-control CPU 41a causes the area HR2 to display the information image HG2. On the other hand, in step S306, when the received hold increase designation command specifies an increase in the second special hold number, the sub-control CPU 41a updates by adding 1 to the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c. (Step S306), the hold display mode in the information display area of the effect display device 27 is changed (step S307).

In the present embodiment, the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c can be updated with the stored contents by the sub-control CPU 41a, and the hold number of the symbol variation game can be specified. Corresponds to information. Further, in the present embodiment, the process of adding and updating the first special hold number or the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c by the sub-control CPU 41a is a symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information. Corresponds to the process of updating the secondary hold information so that the number of holds is increased. In the present embodiment, the process in which the sub-control CPU 41a changes the hold display mode of the information display area in response to the hold increase designation command corresponds to the process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to the notification content in which the number of hold increases. do.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the hold reduction designation command (step S308: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a executes processing according to the received hold reduction designation command (steps S309, S310). On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a has not received the hold reduction designation command (step S308: NO), the process proceeds to the process of step S311.

In step S309, when the received hold reduction designation command specifies a decrease in the first special hold number, the sub-control CPU 41a updates by subtracting 1 from the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c. Then, in step S310, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the hold display mode in the information display area of the effect display device 27. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives, for example, the hold reduction designation command [E1H01H] when the first special hold number is [2], the information image HG2 in the area HR2 is hidden. On the other hand, in step S309, when the received hold reduction designation command specifies a decrease in the second special hold number, the sub-control CPU 41a updates by subtracting 1 from the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c. (Step S309), the hold display mode in the information display area of the effect display device 27 is changed (step S310).

In the present embodiment, the process of subtracting 1 from the first special hold number or the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c and updating the sub-control CPU 41a is a hold of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information. Corresponds to the process of updating the secondary hold information so that the number decreases. In the present embodiment, the process in which the sub-control CPU 41a changes the hold display mode of the information display area in response to the hold decrease designation command corresponds to the process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to the notification content in which the number of hold decreases. do.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the standby command (step S311: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a executes the process corresponding to the reception (steps S312 to S314). On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 41a has not received the standby command (step S311: NO), the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the process of step S315.

In step S312, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition in the present embodiment is satisfied when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c at the time of receiving the standby command are larger than 0 (zero). do. In other words, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the first special hold number is 1 or more and the second special hold number is 0 (zero), and the first special hold number is 0 (zero). However, this also holds true when the second special hold number is 1 or more. Further, the predetermined condition is also satisfied when both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are 1 or more.

Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S312: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a clears 0 the corresponding hold number for which the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S313). That is, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the first special hold number to 0 (zero) when the first special hold number is 1 or more, and sets the second special hold number to 0 (zero) when the second special hold number is 1 or more. Update to 0 (zero). In the present embodiment, the process of clearing 0 by the sub-control CPU 41a is a process of updating the sub-hold information so that the number of hold of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information becomes zero when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Corresponds to.

The sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the process of step S314 when the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step S312: NO) and when the process of clearing 0 is performed (step S313). In step S314, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process of executing the standby effect, which is a demo effect, by receiving the standby command. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a variation pattern designation command by entering the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 during the execution of the demo effect, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the demo effect and displays the effect so as to execute the effect game. It controls the device 27.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives a control command other than the above-mentioned control command (step S315: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a executes control related to the received control command (step S316). Other control commands are, for example, control commands related to gaming states such as low-base state, high-base state, low-probability state, and high-probability state, and control commands related to error notification.

Next, according to FIG. 8, a display mode of the information image displayed in the information display area of the effect display device 27 will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that the information image regarding the first special game is displayed on the effect display device 27.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the information image HG0 corresponding to the effect game is displayed in the area HR0 on the effect display device 27 while the effect game is being executed, and the first special hold at that time is displayed. When the number is [2], the information images HG1 and HG2 are displayed in the areas HR1 and HR2. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the running effect game is completed, the effect display device 27 displays a fixed stop display of the combination of effect symbols according to the result of the big hit lottery. In this example, since the jackpot lottery was not won, the out-of-order combination [112] is displayed as a fixed stop display as the combination of the effect symbols.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8B, the effect display device 27 starts an effect game corresponding to the information image HG1 displayed in the area HR1 in FIG. 8A, and displays the information image HG1. The position becomes the information image HG0 instead of the area HR0. Further, with the start of the effect game, in the effect display device 27, the display position of the information image HG2 corresponding to the pending effect game displayed in the area HR2 in FIG. 8A is replaced with the information image. It becomes HG1. Further, with the start of the effect game, the effect display device 27 hides the information image in the area HR2 on the premise that no new hold has occurred at the start time of the effect game. At this point, the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c is reduced from [2] to [1] by receiving the hold decrease designation command. After that, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the effect game being executed ends, the effect display device 27 displays a fixed stop display of the combination of effect symbols according to the result of the big hit lottery. In this example, since the jackpot lottery was not won, the out-of-order combination [112] is displayed as a fixed stop display as the combination of the effect symbols.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), in the effect display device 27, the effect game corresponding to the information image HG1 displayed in the area HR1 in FIG. 8 (c) is started, and the information image HG1 is displayed. The position becomes the information image HG0 instead of the area HR0. At this time, in this example, since the effect game is started when the first special hold number is [1], if the hold reduction designation command is being received, it is displayed in the area HR1 in FIG. 8 (c). The information image that is displayed is hidden.

In this case, the hold reduction designation command to be received by the sub-control CPU 41a is [E1H00H], but if the command cannot be correctly received due to a lack of the command or the like, the sub-control CPU 41a becomes the first with the start of the production game. 1 The number of special reservations cannot be reduced from [1] to [0]. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the production game and the advance notice according to the development of the production game by receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command, and even if the hold reduction designation command cannot be correctly received, FIG. As shown in (d), the production game is started. Since the first special hold number is [1], the sub-control CPU 41a does not hide the information image HG1. The first special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c at this stage is [0].

After that, as shown in FIG. 8E, when the effect game being executed ends, the effect display device 27 displays a fixed stop display of the combination of effect symbols according to the result of the big hit lottery. In this example, since the jackpot lottery was not won, the out-of-order combination [112] is displayed as a fixed stop display as the combination of the effect symbols. Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), in the effect display device 27, the information image HG0 displayed in the area HR0 is hidden due to the end of the effect game being executed. On the other hand, the information image HG1 is displayed in the area HR1, and it is notified that the first special hold number is [1], that is, the pending game remains.

In this state, since the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM40c is [0], neither the hold decrease designation command nor the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the sub control CPU 41a. Instead, a standby command is transmitted to the sub-control CPU 41a because both the first special hold number and the second special hold number are [0]. That is, the main control CPU 40a is instructed to execute the demo effect. Then, in the present embodiment, since the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c is [1] when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the standby command, the demo effect is started and the first special is performed at the same time. Clear the number of holds to 0 and hide the displayed information image HG1. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8 (g), the effect display device 27 notifies that the pending game remains as shown in FIG. 8 (f) with the start of the demo effect. Therefore, it replaces the state of notifying that there are no pending games remaining. In the present embodiment, the notification content of the sub-notification means is changed to the notification content in which the number of reservations is zero when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. Then, it is notified that the information image is hidden when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, so that the notification content is replaced with the notification content in which the number of hold is zero.

Therefore, in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1-1) When the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c is 1 or more when the demo effect is executed, the number of holds of the special game that can be specified from the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c becomes zero. As described above, the number of holdings stored in the sub-control RWM 41c can be updated, and the notification content of the effect display device 27 can be controlled to the notification content in which the number of holdings is zero. Further, it is possible to notify that the notification content of the effect display device 27 is controlled to the notification content in which the number of hold is zero. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the execution of the special game is suspended at the time of executing the demo effect, and to suppress the contradiction that the execution of the special game is suspended during the execution of the demo effect. , It is possible to notify the player that there is no contradiction, and it is possible to suppress the confusion of the player.

(1-2) A process of updating the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c to zero except when the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c is 1 or more when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. The process of controlling the notification content to the notification content in which the number of holdings is zero is not performed. The execution condition of the demo effect is a condition that is satisfied when the number of holdings of the special game that can be specified from the number of holdings stored in the main control RWM40c is zero. Therefore, when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process of updating the hold number stored in the sub control RWM 41c to zero, thereby specifying the hold number stored in the main control RWM 40c. It is possible to prevent a discrepancy between the possible number of holds and the number of holds that can be specified from the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c.

(1-3) When the number of holdings of the special game that can be specified from the number of holdings stored in the sub-control RWM41c at the time when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied is 1 or more, it is stored in the sub-control RWM41c. A process is performed to update the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c so that the number of holds of the special game that can be specified from the number of holds becomes zero. Therefore, if the number of holdings of the special game that can be specified from the number of holdings stored in the sub-control RWM41c is zero when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, it is specified from the number of holdings stored in the sub-control RWM41c. It is possible to omit the control of updating the number of possible special game holds from zero to zero, and the control burden can be reduced. In addition, updating the number of holds to zero except when the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied may cause a disadvantage to the player. Therefore, in addition to the fact that the execution condition of the demo production is satisfied, by updating the hold number to zero when the condition that the predetermined condition is met is satisfied, the situation where the hold number is inconsistent is surely grasped. Control can be performed with.

(1-4) When the demo effect is executed, the notification content of the effect display device 27 is controlled to the notification content in which the number of hold is zero, so that the special game can be specified from the number of hold stored in the sub-control RWM41c. It is possible to notify that the number of holdings stored in the sub-control RWM41c has been updated so that the number of holdings becomes zero. Therefore, it is possible to notify that there is no contradiction that the execution of the special game is suspended at the time of executing the demo effect, and it is possible to suppress the confusion of the player.

(1-5) At the time of executing the demo effect, it is possible to suppress that the information image regarding the hold is displayed on the effect display device 27. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress the difficulty in visually recognizing the demonstration effect due to the information image.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those of the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

FIG. 9 shows the post-command reception processing in the present embodiment. Of the post-command reception processes of the present embodiment, the processes of steps S301 to S310 and the processes of steps S315 and S316 are the same as the post-command reception processes of the first embodiment. Therefore, in the following description, the description of the same process will be omitted, and the process when the standby command from step S401 is received will be described.

When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the standby command (step S401: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a clears the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c to 0 (step S402). In the present embodiment, the process of clearing 0 by the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the process of updating the sub-holding information so that the number of hold of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-control information becomes zero.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a that has received the standby command controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the demo effect together with the process of clearing 0 (step S403).
In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the condition of clearing 0 that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied. That is, in the first embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied when the standby command is received, the demo effect is executed and the notification is changed to clear 0 and set the number of hold to 0, and the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Sometimes only demo production is performed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the standby command is received, the demo effect is executed by the reception, and the notification is changed to clear 0 and set the number of hold to 0, and the first special when the standby command is received. These processes are executed regardless of the status of the number of holds and the number of second special holds. The events that can visually occur in the effect display device 27 in the control of the present embodiment are the same as the events described with reference to FIG. 8 in the first embodiment.

Therefore, according to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects similar to the effects (1-4) and (1-5) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(2-1) When the demo effect is executed, the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c is updated so that the number of holds of the special game that can be specified from the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c becomes zero, and the effect display is displayed. The notification content of the device 27 can be controlled to the notification content in which the number of holdings is zero. Further, it is possible to notify that the notification content of the effect display device 27 is controlled to the notification content in which the number of hold is zero. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the execution of the special game is suspended at the time of executing the demo effect, and to suppress the contradiction that the execution of the special game is suspended during the execution of the demo effect. , It is possible to notify the player that there is no contradiction, and it is possible to suppress the confusion of the player.

(2-2) Except when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, the process of updating the hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c to zero, the process of controlling the notification content to the notification content in which the number of hold is zero, and the process of controlling the notification content to zero. Do not do. The execution condition of the demo effect is a condition that is satisfied when the number of holdings of the special game that can be specified from the number of holdings stored in the main control RWM40c is zero. Therefore, when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process of updating the hold number stored in the sub control RWM 41c to zero, thereby specifying the hold number stored in the main control RWM 40c. It is possible to prevent a discrepancy between the possible number of holds and the number of holds that can be specified from the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c.

Each embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. Each embodiment and the following modification examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.
-In each embodiment, by turning on the power while the RWM clear switch 40d is in the ON state, various information including the first special hold number and the second special hold number backed up by the main control RWM 40c are initialized. Will be done. On the other hand, various information including the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the sub control RWM 41c can be obtained by the RWM clear switch 40d as in the main board 40 described above if the sub board 41 has a backup function. It is initialized by operation and power on, and if it does not have a backup function, it is initialized (erased) by power off. In this case, the initialization of the stored contents in the sub-control RWM41c is performed with the actions of turning on the power and shutting off the power. On the other hand, in each embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can clear the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c to 0 without intervening actions such as turning on the power or shutting off the power. It is performed only when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied under the activated situation.

-In each embodiment, four types of hold decrease designation commands and hold increase designation commands are set for each number of holds in the special game, but this is not the case. For example, each has one type of hold decrease specification command and hold increase specification command, the hold decrease specification command instructs to subtract 1 from the current hold number, and the hold increase specification command adds 1 to the current hold number. It may be a command to instruct. That is, the hold decrease designation command and the hold increase designation command in this alternative example do not have to be commands that can specify the number of holds after subtraction or addition.

-In each embodiment, the command indicating the subtraction or addition of the reserved number and the command indicating the reserved number after subtraction or addition may be different commands. The sub-control CPU 41a may update the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c by inputting a command indicating subtraction or addition of the number of holds and a command indicating the number of holds.

-In each embodiment, the hold reduction designation command may be configured to be also used as a control command transmitted when starting a special game. For example, the hold reduction designation command may be configured to be used in combination with the symbol command or the variation pattern designation command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a may be updated by subtracting 1 from the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM41c by inputting a symbol command or a variation pattern designation command.

-In each embodiment, the hold increase designation command is also configured as a control command transmitted when the hold condition of the special game is satisfied when the ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29. There may be. For example, the hold increase designation command may be configured to be used in combination with the look-ahead command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a may be updated by adding 1 to the number of holds stored in the sub-control RWM 41c by inputting a look-ahead command. It should be noted that the hold condition is also satisfied by the entry when neither the big hit game nor the special game is being executed and the first special hold number and the second special hold number are zero. That is, under this condition, the special game is started immediately upon entering the ball, but either the first special hold number or the second special hold number corresponding to the entry is added by one. Therefore, the hold condition is satisfied not only when the special game is being executed but also when the special game is not being executed as in the above-mentioned condition.

-In each embodiment, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the first special hold number stored in the sub-control RWM41c is 1 or more, but this is not the case. For example, when the demo effect is executed, the control command instructing the sub-control CPU 41a from the main control CPU 40a to update the special game so that the number of pending special games that can be specified from the sub-control information stored in the sub-control RWM41c becomes zero. May be satisfied by transmitting and receiving the control command. The above-mentioned control command transmitted separately from the standby command may be a dedicated control command instructing an update so that the number of holds becomes zero. When the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied, when the main control CPU 40a sends a control command instructing some control in addition to the standby command, the control instructing the update of the control command so that the number of holdings becomes zero is controlled. It may also be used as a command. Even with such a configuration, the sub-control information stored in the sub-control RWM41c is cleared to 0 only when the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied.

-In each embodiment, when the sub-control information stored in the sub-control RWM41c is cleared to 0 by satisfying the execution condition of the demo effect, an effect to notify to that effect may be performed. For example, the effect display device 27 may display a character string notifying the execution of 0 clear. For example, the decorative lamp 17 may be emitted, blinked, and turned off in a manner of notifying the execution of 0 clear. For example, the sound may be output from the speaker 18 in a manner of notifying the execution of 0 clear. Further, when the movable body for effect is provided, the execution of 0 clear may be notified by the operation of the movable object for effect.

-If a hold exists in each embodiment, the information image HG0 is displayed in the area HR0 with the start of the special game. On the other hand, when there is no hold in each embodiment and the sub-control information is cleared to 0 by satisfying the execution condition of the demo effect, the information image HG1 is simply hidden in the area HR1. That is, when the display form in which the information image HG1 displayed in the area HR1 moves to the area HR0 with the start of the special game cannot occur, the sub-control information is cleared to 0 due to the difference in the display form. It can be said that it was notified. When the information image HG1 moves to the area HR0 with the start of the special game, for example, if a special effect (flash, effect) is added to the information image, the difference in display form from when 0 is cleared becomes more remarkable. Can be distinguished.

-In each embodiment and the above-mentioned alternative example, the notification that the 0 clear has been executed is performed, but for example, in the form of each embodiment in which the information image is simply hidden with the execution of the 0 clear, the notification is given. You may not have gone. That is, it can be said that the notification is not performed unless the information image is hidden by clearing 0 as in the other example described above.

-In each embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a recognizes that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied on the condition that neither the next special game nor the big hit game starts even after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the special game. You may. The fact that the next special game and the jackpot game do not start can be recognized by not receiving either the variation pattern designation command or the opening command after the end of the special game. The predetermined time may be the time after the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the stop command, or may be the time after the fluctuation time of the special game that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern specification command has elapsed. good.

-The information image of each embodiment is not limited to the information image of this embodiment, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, a plurality of types of information images having different color tones and shapes of at least one of the information images may be switched and displayed. When the information image is hidden at the time of executing 0 clear, it may be hidden without changing from the displayed color tone and shape. Further, when the information image is hidden at the time of executing 0 clear, it may be hidden after changing from the displayed color tone and shape to a constant color tone and shape.

-The form of the demonstration effect executed in each embodiment is arbitrary. For example, as a form of demo production, there is a form in which a design display demo and a movie production demo are combined. The symbol display demo is an effect of adding an operation for demo effect to the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 27 and displaying the effect. The movie production demo is a production that displays an image (movie) for a demo production that advertises the pachinko gaming machine 10, the manufacturer, and the like. In the case of such a form, in the demo effect, the symbol display demo is first executed for the symbol demo time (for example, 60 seconds), and the movie effect demo is executed for the movie demo time (for example, 60 seconds) after the symbol demo time has elapsed. Let me. Then, when the end condition of the demo effect is not satisfied during one demo effect, the demo effect composed of the symbol display demo and the movie effect demo is repeated. In such a form of the demo effect, the sub-control CPU 41a executes 0 clear on the assumption that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied when the standby command is received, and starts the second demo effect when the demo effect is repeated. As a result, 0 clear is not executed. The main control CPU 40a performs a process so as to transmit a standby command at the first determination that the execution condition of the demo effect is satisfied in step S214 of the special symbol start process of FIG. That is, the special symbol start process of FIG. 5 is repeated every time it is called by the interrupt process while the situation in which the game ball does not enter the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 continues, but it is on standby. The command is transmitted when step S203 is first denied and the process proceeds to step S214.

-The first special game and the second special game may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that can be executed at the same time. For example, the first special game may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not in progress, regardless of whether or not the second special game is being executed. Further, for example, the second special game may be configured to be executable when the jackpot game is not in progress, regardless of whether or not the first special game is being executed. In this case, since the upper limit of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", it is preferable that eight image display areas are set in the effect display device 27.

When the effect display device 27 of the present embodiment is used as the main display device, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single or a plurality of sub display devices in addition to the main display device. Further, the display of the information image may be executed by the sub display device.

The sub-control RWM41c may be configured to be able to retain various information stored when the power supply from the external power supply is stopped even if the power supply from the external power supply is stopped. In the sub-control RWM41c, the various information to be backed up includes various effect information related to the effect. Then, when the power supply is started (when the power is restored) after the power supply from the external power supply is stopped, the effect control can be restored based on the various information held.

A display control board that specially controls the effect display device 27 separately from the sub board 41, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and a voice that specially controls the speaker 18 with the sub board 41 as the sub general control board. A control board may be provided. The sub-board 41 may include such a sub-general control board and a board that controls other effects.

A main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 and a sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the voice control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) Stores the main control means that controls the symbol variation game and the main hold information that can update the stored contents by the main control means and can specify the number of pending symbol variation games that are suspended for execution. Various types based on the possible main storage means, the main notification means for notifying the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information by the control of the main control means, and the control information input from the main control means. A sub-control means that controls the above, and a sub-storage means that can store sub-holding information that can update the stored contents by the sub-control means and can specify the number of hold of the symbol variation game whose execution is held. A sub-notification means for notifying the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information by the control of the sub-control means, and when the hold condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control means. Controls the process of updating the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information increases, and the notification content of the main notification means to the notification content of increasing the number of holds. And the process of outputting the hold number increase instruction information instructing to increase the hold number to the sub control means, and the sub control means inputting the hold number increase instruction information is the sub. A process of updating the sub-holding information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the hold information increases, a process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to a notification content in which the number of hold increases. When the execution condition of the symbol change game is satisfied, the main control means updates the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol change game that can be specified from the main hold information is reduced. , A process of controlling the notification content of the main notification means to the notification content of decreasing the number of holdings, and a process of outputting information for instructing the reduction of the number of holdings to decrease the number of holdings to the sub-control means. The sub-control means that has performed and input the hold number reduction instruction information updates the sub-hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information is reduced, and the sub-notification. The processing for controlling the notification content of the means to the notification content for which the number of reservations is reduced is performed, and when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, the sub-control means performs the process for executing the demonstration effect and the process for executing the demonstration effect. The process of updating the sub-holding information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information becomes zero, and the information of the sub-notification means. A gaming machine characterized by performing a process of controlling the knowledge content to a notification content in which the number of reservations is zero.

(B) Stores the main control means that controls the symbol variation game and the main hold information that can update the stored contents by the main control means and can specify the number of pending symbol variation games that are suspended for execution. Various types based on the possible main storage means, the main notification means for notifying the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information by the control of the main control means, and the control information input from the main control means. A sub-control means that controls the above, and a sub-storage means that can store sub-holding information that can update the stored contents by the sub-control means and can specify the number of hold of the symbol variation game whose execution is held. A sub-notification means for notifying the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information by the control of the sub-control means, and when the hold condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control means. Controls the process of updating the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information increases, and the notification content of the main notification means to the notification content of increasing the number of holds. And the process of outputting the hold number increase instruction information instructing to increase the hold number to the sub control means, and the sub control means inputting the hold number increase instruction information is the sub. A process of updating the sub-holding information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the hold information increases, a process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to a notification content in which the number of hold increases. When the execution condition of the symbol change game is satisfied, the main control means updates the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol change game that can be specified from the main hold information is reduced. , A process of controlling the notification content of the main notification means to the notification content of decreasing the number of holdings, and a process of outputting information for instructing the reduction of the number of holdings to decrease the number of holdings to the sub-control means. The sub-control means that has performed and input the hold number reduction instruction information updates the sub-hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information is reduced, and the sub-notification. When the notification content of the means is controlled to the notification content in which the number of reservations is reduced and the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, the sub-control means performs the process of executing the demonstration effect and the predetermined condition. When is satisfied, the process of updating the sub-hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information becomes zero. A gaming machine characterized by further performing a process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to the notification content in which the number of reservations is zero.

(C) Stores the main control means that controls the symbol variation game and the main hold information that can update the stored contents by the main control means and can specify the number of pending symbol variation games that are suspended for execution. Various types based on the possible main storage means, the main notification means for notifying the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information by the control of the main control means, and the control information input from the main control means. A sub-control means that controls the above, and a sub-storage means that can store sub-holding information that can update the stored contents by the sub-control means and can specify the number of hold of the symbol variation game whose execution is held. A sub-notification means for notifying the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information by the control of the sub-control means, and when the hold condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control means. Controls the process of updating the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information increases, and the notification content of the main notification means to the notification content of increasing the number of holds. And the process of outputting the hold number increase instruction information instructing to increase the hold number to the sub control means, and the sub control means inputting the hold number increase instruction information is the sub. A process of updating the sub-holding information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the hold information increases, a process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to a notification content in which the number of hold increases. When the execution condition of the symbol change game is satisfied, the main control means updates the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol change game that can be specified from the main hold information is reduced. , A process of controlling the notification content of the main notification means to the notification content of decreasing the number of holdings, and a process of outputting information for instructing the reduction of the number of holdings to decrease the number of holdings to the sub-control means. The sub-control means that has performed and input the hold number reduction instruction information updates the sub-hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information is reduced, and the sub-notification. When the processing for controlling the notification content of the means to the notification content for which the number of reservations is reduced is performed and the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, the main control means is the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information. A process of outputting dedicated control information for instructing only to update the sub-holding information so that the number of hold of the sub-hold information becomes zero is performed, and the sub-control hand is performed. The stage performs a process of executing the demonstration effect, and updates the sub-holding information so that the number of holdings of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-holding information becomes zero by inputting the dedicated control information. A gaming machine characterized by performing a process of performing a process and a process of controlling the content of the notification of the sub-notification means to the content of the notification such that the number of reservations is zero.

HG0 to HG4 ... Information image, 22c ... First special hold display unit, 22d ... Second special hold display unit, 27 ... Direction display device, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40c ... Main control RWM, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41c … Sub-control RWM.

Claims (2)

The main control means that controls the design fluctuation game,
A main storage means capable of updating the storage contents by the main control means and storing main hold information capable of specifying the number of hold of the symbol variation game whose execution is held.
A main notification means for notifying the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information by the control of the main control means, and
Sub-control means that performs various controls based on the control information received from the main control means, and
A sub-storage means capable of updating the storage contents by the sub-control means and storing sub-holding information capable of specifying the number of hold of the symbol variation game whose execution is suspended.
A sub-notification means for notifying the number of hold of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information by the control of the sub-control means is provided.
When the hold condition of the symbol change game is satisfied,
The main control means updates the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information increases, and the number of holds increases the notification content of the main notification means. A process of controlling the content of the notification and a process of transmitting the information for instructing the increase in the number of holdes instructing to increase the number of holdes to the sub-control means are performed.
The sub-control means that has received the hold number increase instruction information updates the sub-hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information increases, and the sub-notification means. A process of controlling the notification content to the notification content in which the number of pending numbers increases is performed.
When the execution condition of the symbol variation game is satisfied,
The main control means updates the main hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the main hold information decreases, and the number of holds of the notification content of the main notification means decreases. A process for controlling the content of the notification and a process for transmitting the information for instructing the decrease in the number of holdes instructing to reduce the number of holdes to the sub-control means are performed.
The sub-control means that has received the hold number decrease instruction information updates the sub-hold information so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information decreases, and the sub-notification means. A process of controlling the notification content to the notification content in which the number of pending numbers is reduced is performed.
If the execution conditions for the demonstration effect are met,
The sub-control means performs a process of executing the demonstration effect, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub-hold information is set so that the number of holds of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-hold information becomes zero. Further, a process of updating and a process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to the notification content in which the number of pending numbers is zero are further performed.
When the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, it is notified that the notification content of the sub-notification means has changed to the notification content in which the number of reservations is zero.
The sub-notification means includes an information display area for displaying an information image.
The information display area includes a first area for displaying an information image corresponding to a running symbol variation game and a second area for displaying an information image corresponding to a pending symbol variation game.
The notification content in which the number of reservations in the sub-notification means is reduced includes the first notification content in which the information image is moved and displayed from the second area to the first area triggered by the execution of the symbol variation game. There is a second notification content in which the information image is moved and displayed in the second area triggered by the execution of the symbol variation game.
In the notification content of the sub-notification means, the notification content in which the number of hold is zero is processed to execute the demonstration effect, and the sub-hold information is updated when the predetermined condition is satisfied. It is the content of the notification that is executed when the process is executed.
The notification content in which the number of reservations is zero is the notification content in which the information image is hidden in the second region, and is different from any notification content that reduces the number of reservations. The sub-control means is such that the number of holdings of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-holding information becomes zero except when the predetermined condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied. The process of updating the sub-holding information and the process of controlling the notification content of the sub-notification means to the notification content in which the number of hold is zero are not performed.
The predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of holdings of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-holding information is 1 or more.
The execution condition of the demonstration effect is a condition that can be satisfied when the number of holdings of the symbol changing game that can be specified from the main holding information is zero when the big hit game is not completed and the symbol changing game is finished. can be,
The sub-control means performs a process of updating the sub-holding information so that the number of holdings of the symbol variation game that can be specified from the sub-holding information becomes zero except when the execution condition of the demonstration effect is satisfied, and the sub-holding information. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the processing for controlling the notification content of the notification means to the notification content in which the number of reservations is zero is not performed .

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