JP4793919B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, and more particularly to an information processing technique when a power interruption occurs.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among various ball game machines, a so-called first type pachinko game machine is displayed in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided substantially at the center of the game board while changing the design. (Hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol change” or “change display”). This gaming machine shifts to a special game called so-called jackpot where more prize balls can be obtained than a normal game when a combination of symbols when a plurality of rows of symbol variations are stopped becomes a specific mode. It is known as a thing (for example, refer patent document 1). The variable display of symbols in the display area is not only a variable display of multiple symbols, but the time of variable display is usually reduced in a state where it is a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, as in the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. In addition, the player's expectation is enhanced by controlling the specific game such as the probability variation that changes the probability of transition to special games by giving the story to the variation display using characters on the image such as symbols Yes.
JP 2003-230714 A

  In recent years, in order to further pursue the improvement of game playability, multi-function machines combining them are being developed without being bound by the first type, second type, third type, etc. A real machine combining seeds has also appeared. When a plurality of games are realized by a single gaming machine, various problems that have not been assumed in the past occur. For example, when the power supply is cut off and the power supply to the control device is stopped and then restored, the production of the effect screen shown to the player is complicated as compared with the conventional first type single gaming machine.

  In the conventional type 1 single gaming machine, when a power failure occurs, for example, the state of the gaming machine indicating whether or not the probability change is in progress and the special symbol stop symbol are retained, and the information is stored after returning. Originally, a display screen was generated. However, in a multifunction machine that combines the first type and the first type, the information alone is not sufficient to generate a display screen when the power is turned off. That is, there is a problem that it is not possible to generate a display screen for power-off recovery because it is not clear which special symbol should be displayed only by such information. Therefore, it is necessary for the first type and the first type multi-function machine to perform power-off recovery control different from that of the first type single game machine.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, The objective is to provide the technique regarding the power-off reset process in a ball game machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a ball game machine according to an aspect of the present invention controls a first game or a second game by controlling a first game based on a first special symbol and a second game based on a second special symbol. A main control device capable of concurrently executing the game, a sub-control device for controlling display of the game according to information from the main control device, and a power supply device for supplying power to the main control device The communication between the main control device and the sub control device is allowed only for one-way communication from the main control device to the sub control device, and from the sub control device to the main control device. The main control device detects game information storage means for storing status information indicating the progress status of the first game and the second game, and the power supply device detects that the power supply has been cut off. After being powered In the case of returning, the status information stored in the game information storage means at the time of power-off is acquired, and a return signal generating means for generating a return signal in a predetermined format, and the return generated by the return signal generating means It has a transmission means which transmits a signal to a sub control apparatus. The sub-control device associates an effect pattern capable of simultaneously executing the means for receiving the return signal, the effect of the first game, and the effect of the second game with the item of information included in the return signal. A return pattern table that is recorded in this manner, an extraction means for extracting status information from the return signal, and an effect pattern is selected from the return pattern table based on the status information extracted from the extraction means. Return effect determining means for determining the effect, and effect execution means for executing the return effect determined by the return effect determining means. According to this aspect, it is possible to execute the production promptly after returning from the power interruption.

  The game information storage means may store the symbol numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol as state information. The game information storage means may store information indicating the state of the special game as state information. The main control device or the power supply device has power supply monitoring means for detecting power supply interruption. When the power supply monitoring means detects power supply interruption, the backup power supply may hold the stored contents in the game information storage means. When the receiving means receives the return signal, the effect executing means displays a demonstration screen on the display, and after the return effect is determined by the return effect determining means, the effect of the return is executed.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to effectively execute the return processing from the power interruption.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The first game with the first special symbol and the second game with the second special symbol as the plurality of games are executed in parallel. However, the first special game in the first game and the second special game in the second game are executed one by one so as not to negate the game characteristics. In order to achieve both of these game characteristics, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, a plurality of holding lamps, and a plurality of large winning openings. In addition, it is also possible to share the prize winning opening between games.

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. Hereinafter, a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine, which is conventionally known as a bullet ball gaming machine, will be described as an example. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has mechanisms such as storage of game balls, delivery of game balls to the launch rail, and extraction of game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, a first special symbol display device 70, a second special symbol display device 71, an effect display device 60, and a first start on a game area 52 defined by the outer rail 54 and the inner rail 56. Winning mouth (hereinafter referred to as “first starting port”) 62, second starting winning port (hereinafter referred to as “second starting port”) 63, third starting winning port (hereinafter referred to as “third starting port”) 67 , Center ornament 64, first grand prize opening 91, second major prize opening 92, operation opening 68, and general prize opening 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  The first start port 62 and the third start port 67 are provided as start winning ports corresponding to the first game, and the second start port 63 is provided as a start winning port corresponding to the second game. The first start port 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 62, and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start port 63 includes a start winning detection device 75. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 63, and generates second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The third start port 67 includes a start winning detection device 77, a normal electric accessory 65, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric accessory 65. The start winning detection device 77 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the third start port 67, and generates third start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering.

  The first start port 62 and the third start port 67 have the same function in that they correspond to the first game, but the number of prize balls for entering each ball is different. For example, the number of prize balls at the first start port 62 is set to “3”, whereas the number of prize balls at the third start port 67 is set to “7”. To realize a variety of playability. Since the first start port 62 is provided at a position so as to cover the entrance of the third start port 67, the third start port 67 has a structure in which a game ball does not enter unless the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. ing.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a general winning detecting device 73 for detecting the entering of a game ball. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the first game, and the second big winning opening 92 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to the second game. The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning prize detecting device 78 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a big prize winning port solenoid 80 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 91. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize winning opening 91, and generates first big winning prize winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The second grand prize opening 92 includes a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 81 for opening and closing the second big prize opening 92. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates second big prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 192 stops in a predetermined manner. The first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at an upper left position of the out port 58. The second big prize opening 92 is a horizontal rectangular prize opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined manner. The second grand prize winning port 92 is provided at a position on the upper right side of the out port 58.

  An effect display device 60 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 52, and a first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 71 corresponding to the second game are provided on the left and right sides thereof. ing. The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 62 or the third starting port 67, and the variation display is in a predetermined hit mode. When it is stopped, a jackpot as the first special game occurs. The 1st special symbol display device 70 is a display means comprised by 7 segment LED, for example, and the 1st special symbol 192 is represented by ten types of numbers "0"-"9". The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 63, and the second special symbol 193 is displayed when the variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. 2 Bonus as a special game occurs. The second special symbol display device 71 is, for example, a display means composed of lamps in which “O” and “X” marks are alternately lit, and the second special symbol 193 has two types of “O” and “X”. It is represented by the mark.

  On the screen of the effect display device 60, a first area 194 corresponding to the first game and a second area 195 corresponding to the second game are set. The first area 194 displays the variation of the effect image including the first decorative symbol 190 linked to the first special symbol 192, and the second region 195 includes the second decorative symbol 191 linked to the second special symbol 193. The variation of the effect image is displayed. The first region 194 and the second region 195 may be visually distinguished by applying a contrasting color to each background. The effect display device 60 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The first decorative symbol 190 is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result display indicated by the first special symbol 192, and corresponds to the first game. The second decorative symbol 191 is a symbol for visually rendering the lottery result display indicated by the second special symbol 193, and corresponds to the second game. The effect display device 60 displays, as the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191, for example, a plurality of columns of moving images of symbol variation that simulates a slot machine game in the central region of the screen. The effect display device 60 is constituted by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be constituted by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 on the lower left side of the production display device 60 and the lower right side of the production display device 60 are used. When the second special symbol display device 71 is displayed in an inconspicuous size, but adopts a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed in the effect display device. You may display on the liquid crystal display like 60.

  The operation port 68 is provided at the left side position of the game board 50. The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69. The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a lottery for expanding the ordinary electric accessory 65 at the third start port 67.

  When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the general winning holes 72, the first starting port 62, the second starting port 63, the third starting port 67, the first large winning port 91, and the second large winning port 92, the winnings are received. A prize ball corresponding to the type of mouth is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball falls into the first start port 62 or the third start port 67, the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and the first decoration is displayed in the first region 194 of the effect display device 60. The symbol 190 is variably displayed. When the game ball falls into the second starting port 63, the second special symbol 193 is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 71, and the second decorative symbol 191 is displayed in a variable manner in the second region 195 of the effect display device 60. The The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, the first decorative symbol 190, and the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped after the elapse of the display time determined prior to the display. When the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 at the time of stoppage are in a hit state, the game shifts to the first special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Opening and closing operations are started. At this time, the first decorative symbol 190 simulating a game of a slot machine takes a display mode in which three symbols are matched. When the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 at the time of the stop are in a hit state, the game shifts to a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the second big prize opening 92 Opening and closing operations are started. At this time, the second decorative symbol 191 simulating a game of a slot machine also takes a display mode in which the three symbols are matched.

  The first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 are temporarily closed after being opened for about 30 seconds or after nine or more game balls are dropped. The opening and closing of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second big winning prize port 92 is repeated a predetermined number of times, for example, 15 times.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, the probability game (hereinafter referred to as “probability change”) or the reduction in the time required for the change (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”) as a specific game after the special game ends. Is started). During probability change, a lottery with a higher win probability than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game is generated relatively early. The time reduction is continued until a predetermined end, for example, the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 changes 100 times. During the time reduction, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, a symbol called a normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 for a predetermined time. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 60. When the normal symbol fluctuation display stops in a predetermined hit state after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 expands for a predetermined time. In a normal state, the probability that a normal symbol stops in a winning manner is set to a low probability, but the probability varies with a high probability during a short time. For this reason, in the normal state, the probability that the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 is opened is low, but the probability that the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened during the time reduction is high. Also, during the time saving, the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the time for the ordinary electric accessory 65 to be in the open state is set to be relatively long. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory 65 is difficult to be opened except during the time reduction, whereas the ordinary electric accessory 65 is easily opened during the time reduction, and the number of times and the opening time are increased. Therefore, the ease of entering the third start port 67 differs greatly depending on whether or not the time is short, and as a result, there is a large difference in the number of balls for winning in the start winning port depending on whether or not the time is short. Since the player can proceed with the game without reducing the number of balls during the time, it is possible to realize different game characteristics depending on whether the time is short.

  A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect display device 60. The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 60, and decoration. The center decoration 64 is provided with a first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game on the lower left side and a second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game on the lower right side, and the normal symbol variation An ordinary map holding lamp 22 corresponding to is provided on the left side. Each of the first special figure hold lamp 20 and the second special figure hold lamp 21 is composed of four lamps, and displays the number of hold of the winning lottery value in each of the first game and the second game according to the number of lights. To do. The number of hold of the success / failure lottery value in the first special figure holding lamp 20 is the first start during any change of the first special symbol 192, during execution of the first special game, or during execution of the second special game. This is the number of lottery results won in the mouth 62, and indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been subjected to symbol variation. The number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the second special figure holding lamp 21 is the second start during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193, during the execution of the first special game, or during the execution of the second special game. This is the number of lottery results won in the mouth 63 and indicates the number of winning balls for which the symbol variation has not yet been executed. The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of four lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations according to the number of lights. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol has not yet been executed. In addition, a game effect lamp 90 is provided in the game area 52 and plays a role of production by blinking or the like. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 15.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 102 constitutes a main control device and controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and in particular, a lottery when winning a prize at the first start port 62, the second start port 63, and the third start port 67, etc. Handle the whole operation. That is, the main control device can control the first game by the first special symbol 192 and the second game by the second special symbol 193 to execute the first game or the second game simultaneously in parallel. it can.

  The sub-board 104 includes a liquid crystal unit 42 and controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and in particular, effects are executed based on information transmitted from the main control device of the main substrate 102. The sub-board 104 includes a first sub-control device that controls display of the game effect according to information from the main control device, and a second sub-control device that is controlled by the first sub-control device and executes the effect. The second sub-control device is configured as a unit in charge of effect display in the liquid crystal unit 42. The main control device of the main board 102, the first sub control device and the second sub control device of the sub board 104 constitute a game control device 100.

  The set base 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 is a power supply device that supplies power to at least the main control device. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, power is supplied to the components of the gaming machines. The main board 102 or the power supply unit 48 has monitoring means for monitoring the voltage state of the power supply and detecting the power supply interruption (this state is referred to as “power supply interruption”).

FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment. FIG. 3 mainly shows functional blocks that constitute the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start port 62, a second start port 63, a third start port 67, a first grand prize port 91, a second grand prize port 92, a general prize port 72, and an operation. The mouth 68, the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, the effect display device 60, the normal symbol display device 59, the operation button 82, the speaker 18, and the game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected. This enables transmission and reception of various control signals. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared between a main board 102 that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game, and a sub board 104 that controls design effects and the like. The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 102 is a ball determination unit 110, a winning / failing lottery unit 112, a symbol determination unit 114, a hold control unit 116, a main display control unit 118, a special game control unit 120, a specific game execution unit 122, and an opening / closing control. Means 124 and operating condition holding means 176 are provided. The sub-board 104 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub board 104 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub-board 104 may be configured such that any one of them is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub-board 104.

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start port 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball has won the second start port 63. If it is determined and the third start winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the third starting port 67. When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68.

  The success / failure lottery means 112 includes a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, and an ordinary drawing lottery means 136. Whether or not the first lottery means 126 shifts to the first special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the game ball enters the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 In order to determine whether or not, a random number value is acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value. The second lottery means 128 uses a random number to determine whether or not to shift to the second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when the game ball enters the second start port 63. Is obtained as the second winning / failing lottery value. For example, the first and second success / failure lottery values are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The “random number” in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The general drawing lottery means 136 acquires a general drawing lottery value when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. Each lottery value is temporarily held by the hold control means 116. However, the lottery value or the usual lottery value is acquired and held only when the predetermined hold upper limit number held by the hold control means 116 is not exceeded.

  The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 hold a plurality of success / failure tables to be referred to in the success / failure determination. In the plurality of success / failure tables, the determination result of winning or losing is associated with the winning / losing lottery value, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to the success / failure table for the determination of success / failure based on the normal probability at the normal time, and refer to the success / failure table having a higher probability than the normal probability at the time of probability change. The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 refer to any of the plurality of winning / failing tables and determine whether or not the winning / losing lottery value is a win. The usual drawing lottery means 136 also holds a plurality of usual drawing lottery tables to be referred to when determining whether or not the normal symbol lottery is successful. In the plurality of usual-game winning / no-going tables, the determination result of winning or losing and the usual drawing lottery value are associated with each other, and the success / failure probability is determined according to the associated winning range setting. The normal drawing lottery means 136 refers to a normal figure success / failure table for determination of success / failure based on a normal probability in a normal state, and refers to a general purpose success / failure table having a higher win probability than the normal probability in a short time.

  The determination result by the first lottery means 126 is variably displayed in the form of the first special symbol 192 on the first special symbol display device 70, and is variably displayed in the form of the first decorative symbol 190 in the first region 194 of the effect display device 60. Is done. The determination result by the second lottery means 128 is variably displayed in the form of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and is variably displayed in the form of the second decorative symbol 191 in the second area 195 of the effect display device 60. Is done. The determination result by the general symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 59.

  The symbol determination means 114 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 according to the lottery result by the success / failure lottery means 112. Moreover, the symbol determination means 114 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 by lottery. The stop symbol is a symbol to be displayed at the end of symbol variation. The symbol determination means 114 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine a special symbol or a normal symbol stop symbol. A first symbol range table is held as a table for determining the first special symbol 192, and a second symbol range table is held as a table for determining the second special symbol 193. In the first symbol range table, the correspondence between the first special symbol 192 represented by the numbers “0” to “9” and the symbol determination lottery value is defined. In the second symbol range table, the correspondence between the second special symbol 193 represented by the marks “◯” and “x” and the symbol determination lottery value is defined. The symbol determination unit 114 holds a pattern determination table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern. A first pattern determination table is held as a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192, and a second pattern determination table is maintained as a table for determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193. However, in the modification, the first pattern determination table and the second pattern determination table may be shared as one pattern determination table.

  The symbol determining unit 114 includes a first symbol determining unit 138, a second symbol determining unit 140, and a universal symbol determining unit 142. The first symbol determining means 138 obtains a symbol determination lottery value for determining the first special symbol 192, refers to the first symbol range table, and determines whether the first lottery means 126 determines whether or not the symbol is determined. The stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 is determined accordingly. The first symbol determination means 138 refers to the first pattern determination table, and selects one of a plurality of variation patterns according to the result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure lottery means 112. The second symbol determination means 140 acquires a symbol determination lottery value for determining the second special symbol 193, refers to the second symbol range table, and determines whether the second lottery means 128 determines whether or not the symbol is determined and the symbol determination lottery value. The stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 is determined accordingly. The second symbol determination means 140 refers to the second pattern determination table, and selects one of a plurality of variation patterns in accordance with the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure lottery means 112. The first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 send information indicating the determined stop symbol and variation pattern to the main display control means 118 and the effect determination means 132.

  The information indicating the stop symbol and the variation pattern to be transmitted is used for determining the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the decoration symbol on the sub-board 104. Therefore, in this embodiment, a special symbol stop symbol is sent, but for example, the symbol determination lottery value used for determining the stop symbol in the first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 is May be sent. When transmitting a special symbol stop symbol to the sub-board 104, the effect determining means 132 of the sub-board 104 has a function of determining a decorative symbol stop symbol from the special symbol stop symbol. In addition, when the symbol determination lottery value for determining the stop symbol is transmitted to the sub-board 104, the effect determination means 132 has a function of determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol from the symbol determination lottery value. As described above, the special symbol stop symbol itself and the symbol determination lottery value have values within a predetermined range when expressed in bits as data, and these are collectively referred to as “symbol number”. . In the present embodiment, information transmitted from the main board 102 in order to determine a decorative design on the sub-board 104 side is expressed as a “symbol number”.

  The first symbol determination means 138 and the second symbol determination means 140 store a plurality of types of variation patterns in which variation modes from the variation start to the stop when the special symbol is variably displayed are defined. Multiple types of variation patterns have various variation times. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, the general symbol determining means 142 acquires a lottery random number for determining a normal symbol, and stops the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 according to the lottery random number. Determine the design. When the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a specific symbol, the opening / closing control means 124 expands the normal electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 for a predetermined time.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. The first holding means 144 holds the first success / failure lottery value acquired by the first lottery means 126 as a holding ball. The second holding unit 146 holds the second winning / failing lottery value acquired by the second lottery unit 128 as a holding ball. The general map holding means 147 holds the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 136 as a holding ball. The first and second success / failure lottery values and the usual drawing lottery values are accumulated until the respective holding numbers reach a predetermined upper limit. The upper limit of the number of holds is 4 for each. The number of first success / failure lottery values held by the first holding means 144 is represented by the number of lighting of the lamps in the first special figure hold lamp 20, and the number of the second success / failure lottery values held by the second holding means 146. The number is represented by the number of lamps lit in the second special figure holding lamp 21, and the number of common figure lottery values held by the general figure holding means 147 is represented by the number of lamps lit in the general figure holding lamp 22.

  The main display control means 118 includes a first special figure control means 148, a second special figure control means 150, a special figure adjustment means 152, and a universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 displays the lottery result by the first lottery means 126 on the first special symbol display device 70 as a variation display of the first special symbol 192 according to the variation pattern determined by the first symbol determination means 138. Display. The second special symbol control means 150 gives the result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128 to the second special symbol display device 71 as a variation display of the second special symbol 193 according to the variation pattern determined by the second symbol determination means 140. Display. The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing to start and stop the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. By transmitting to the effect display control means 134 and / or the effect determination means 132, the variable display by the main display control means 118 and the effect execution means 198 is synchronized and interlocked. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a normal symbol variation display.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 displays the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 variably in parallel in the normal game. That is, in the normal game, even if one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is in the variable display mode, the other variable display start is not prevented. When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the hit state and the other variable display is not made, the special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the start of the variable display. In this case, while the special game is executed, the special symbol change display is not newly started, and another special game does not occur at the same time, so the player may concentrate on one special game. it can. In this way, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the game abilities of each special game can be grasped individually, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The special symbol adjusting means 152, when one symbol of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed while the other symbol is stopped in a manner of hitting, Forced to stop in a disengaged manner. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a variation manner while the first special symbol 192 is in a variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol 192 is forcibly stopped in a detachment manner. Similarly, when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the second special symbol 193, the variation display of the second special symbol 193 is forcibly stopped in an outlier manner. As a control method for stopping in the off mode, for example, a method of simultaneously stopping fluctuations in the other special symbol at the timing when one special symbol stops in the hit mode may be used. However, if the other special symbol is also in a hit state if it is stopped at the same time, a so-called “slip” method may be used in which the fluctuation is extended until the disengaged state is displayed as the stop symbol. As another method of stopping in the off mode, for example, if a special symbol that is subject to forced stop was originally scheduled to be stopped in a stop mode in the out mode, the special symbol in the variable display is immediately A method of stopping by replacing with a stop symbol may be used. At this time, if the stop symbol that is scheduled to stop is in the winning mode, the stop symbol is changed to a stop symbol that is out of mode, and then the special symbol currently displayed in the variable display is immediately replaced with the changed stop symbol. You may let them. As a result of the change, the flag indicating that the game should be shifted to the special game is not turned on. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  In the modification, the special figure adjustment unit 152 may perform the following process. In other words, the special symbol adjusting means 152 is changing when one symbol of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed while the other symbol is stopped in a hit state. As for the special symbol, the variable display is continued until the special game generated by the winning is finished. In this case, the variation state is continued by temporarily stopping the progress of the timer that measures the variation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is changed and stopped in a winning manner during the variation display of the first special symbol 192, the variation display of the first special symbol 192 is continued until the second special game ends. Similarly, when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a variation state during the variation display of the second special symbol 193, the variation display of the second special symbol 193 is continued until the first special game ends. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  The operating condition holding unit 176 includes a first operating condition holding unit 178 and a second operating condition holding unit 180. The first operating condition holding means 178 holds a first operating condition that is a condition for shifting to the first special game. The second operating condition holding means 180 holds a second operating condition that is a condition for shifting to the second special game. The first operation condition and the second operation condition are referred to by the special game control means 120, and the special game is executed when any one of the operation conditions is established.

  The special game control means 120 includes a first special game control means 154 and a second special game control means 156. The first special game control means 154 determines that the first operating condition is established when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined winning manner when the result of the winning / losing lottery by the first lottery means 126 is winning. The first special game is executed by opening the first grand prize opening 91. The second special game control means 156 determines that the second operation condition is satisfied when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a predetermined hit mode when the result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128 is a win. Then, the second special game is executed by opening the second grand prize opening 92. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning prize opening 92 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is composed of one or a plurality of unit games with one opening / closing as a unit. Is done. The unit game is repeated up to 15 times, for example, and the first grand prize port 91 or the second big prize port 92 is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. The special game control means 120 may determine the number of unit games and the opening time of the first special game according to the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determination means 138. The special game control means 120 may determine the number of unit games and the opening time of the second special game according to a predetermined lottery value. The first special game control means 154 and the second special game control means 156 transmit information such as the start timing of each unit game and the number of rounds of the unit game to the effect determination means 132 during the execution of each special game. The first special game control means 154 and the second special game control means 156 end the special game when the number of continuations of the unit game is exhausted.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the state of probability change and short time. The specific game executing means 122 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state after the special game to the probable change state when the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determining means 138 is a hit mode. It is determined according to the type of symbol 192. That is, when the first special symbol 192 is a predetermined symbol, for example, “odd number”, it is determined that the gaming state after the special game is shifted to the probability changing state. In addition, the specific game execution means 122 determines whether or not to shift the game state after the special game to the probable change state when the second special symbol 193 determined by the second symbol determination means 140 is in a hit state. Determined by lottery. That is, when the second special symbol 193 is “◯”, a predetermined lottery is executed, and the transition to the probability change is determined according to the lottery value. The result of the determination according to the lottery value may be displayed on the screen of the effect display device 60, for example, or may not be displayed. The probability variation state is continued until the next jackpot is generated in principle, and during that time, the probability of the hit determination by the success / failure lottery means 112 is maintained at a high value. In addition, the specific game executing means 122 sets the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 to the predetermined number of times, for example, 100 times after either the first special game or the second special game ends. The game state is shifted to the short time state until it reaches. In the short time state, the symbol determining means 114 selects a variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. The general drawing lottery means 136 refers to a general drawing determination table having a higher probability of winning than the normal probability during a short time. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the third start port 67 is opened with a high probability during a short time.

  The opening / closing control means 124 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 65, the first grand prize winning port 91, and the second major prize winning port 92 at the third start opening 67. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the third start port 67. In addition, during the special game, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the large winning opening solenoid 80 or the large winning opening solenoid 81 to open the first large winning opening 91 or the second large winning opening 92.

  The pattern storage unit 130 includes a first pattern storage unit 158 and a second pattern storage unit 160. The first pattern storage unit 158 and the second pattern storage unit 160 hold a plurality of variation pattern data as the variation pattern of the effect image including the decorative design.

  The effect determining unit 132 includes a first effect determining unit 162 and a second effect determining unit 164. The first effect determining unit 162 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the first decorative symbol 190 in accordance with the symbol number of the first special symbol 192 and the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 as a result of the lottery by the first lottery unit 126. To decide. The symbol number may be a stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 or a symbol determination lottery value for determining the stop symbol. The first effect determination unit 162 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine a stop symbol of the first decorative symbol 190 and a pattern table to be referred to in order to determine a variation pattern. Further, the first effect determining means 162 also determines the effect to be executed during the execution of the first special game. The first effect determining means 162 determines the round effect display according to the start timing of the unit game supplied from the first special game control means 154 and the number of rounds of the unit game.

  The second effect determining means 164 determines the stop symbol and the variation pattern of the second decorative symbol 191 in accordance with the symbol number of the second special symbol 193 and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 as a result of the lottery by the second lottery means 128. To decide. The symbol number may be a stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 or a symbol determination lottery value for determining the stop symbol. The second effect determining means 164 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol 191 and a pattern table to be referred to in order to determine the variation pattern. Furthermore, the second effect determining means 164 also determines an effect to be executed during execution of the second special game. The second effect determining means 164 determines the round effect display according to the start timing of the unit game and the number of rounds of the unit game supplied from the second special game control means 156.

  The stop symbols of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 are formed as a combination of three symbols. A combination of three symbols such as “777” and “111” is selected. In this case, it is preferable that the same numbers as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected as the numbers to be arranged as the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191. For example, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “3”, the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191 becomes “333”. When the determination result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates that the game does not shift to the special game, a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is selected. However, if the determination result is that the game does not shift to a special game, and a variation pattern of a special symbol indicating a loss with reach is selected, only one such as “191” or “727” is selected. Select a combination that does not have the same pattern. The first effect determining unit 162 and the second effect determining unit 164 send information about the stop symbols of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 and the variation pattern of the effect image to the effect display control unit 134.

  The variation pattern of the effect image defines a variation display mode of the effect image, that is, an effect process from the start of change of the effect image to the stop of change. The fluctuation pattern displays a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state. When the pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. Each variation pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 132 selects the variation pattern of the effect image having the same variation time as that of the special symbol according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168, a second effect control means 170, an effect adjustment means 172, and an area setting means 174. The first effect control means 168 controls the effect execution means 198, and the first lottery result by the first lottery means 126 is used as the effect image according to the selected variation pattern data as the first effect display device 60. The area 194 is displayed in a variable manner. The effect execution means 198 reads the pattern stored in the first pattern storage means 158 based on the selected variation pattern data, and displays it as an effect image. Further, during the execution of the first special game, the first effect control means 168 may control the effect execution means 198 to execute the round effect on the entire surface of the effect display device 60. At this time, the first decorative symbol 190 in a winning manner in which the first special game is to be generated is flashed and displayed in a predetermined area such as the upper right corner of the effect display device 60.

  The second effect control means 170 controls the effect execution means 198, and the second lottery result by the second lottery means 128 is used as the effect image according to the selected variation pattern data as the second effect display device 60. The area 195 is variably displayed. The effect execution means 198 reads the pattern stored in the second pattern storage means 160 based on the selected variation pattern data and displays it as an effect image. Further, during the execution of the second special game, the second effect control means 170 may control the effect execution means 198 to execute the round effect on the entire surface of the effect display device 60. At this time, the second decorative symbol 191 in a winning manner in which the second special game is to be generated is flashed and displayed in a predetermined area such as the upper right corner of the effect display device 60.

  The area setting means 174 sets the first area 194 and the second area 195 on the screen of the effect display device 60. The first area 194 and the second area 195 may be set so as to be arranged in the same screen or overlapped. In the present embodiment, a single display device is illustrated as the effect display device 60. However, in the modified example, a plurality of display devices may be combined. In that case, the first area 194 and the second area 195 may be set as separate display devices. The area setting means 174 sets the first area 194 closer to the first start opening 62 and the third start opening 67 than the second start opening 63 on the screen of the effect display device 60, and sets the second area 195 to the second start position 195. The position is set closer to the second start port 63 than the first start port 62 and the third start port 67. In the present embodiment, the first region 194 is provided on the left side in accordance with the first start port 62 and the third start port 67 provided on the left side and the second start port 63 provided on the right side. A second region 195 is provided on the right side. As a result, the first region 194 corresponds to the first start port 62 and the third start port 67, and the relationship between the second region 195 and the second start port 63 can be easily perceived by the player. Thus, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the respective game abilities can be individually grasped, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The area setting unit 174 may use the entire screen of the effect display device 60 for the round effect during the execution of either the first special game or the second special game. During the round effect, neither the first special symbol 192 nor the second special symbol 193 is changed, so that the player can enjoy the special game by widening the screen area of the round effect.

  The effect adjusting means 172 displays the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 variably in parallel in the normal game. That is, in the normal game, even if one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is in variable display, the other variable display start is not prevented. When one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped in the hit state and the other variable display is not made, the effect adjusting unit 172 waits for the start of the variable display. In this case, while the special game is executed, the display of the variation of the decorative symbols is not newly started, and another special game does not occur at the same time, so that the player can concentrate on one special game. it can. In this way, even if a plurality of game abilities are mixed, by performing control so that the game abilities of each special game can be grasped individually, novel game abilities can be realized while avoiding the complexity of the games.

  The effect adjusting means 172 forces one of the symbols in the case that one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed while the other symbol is variably stopped. Stop in an out-of-service manner. For example, when the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190, the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190 is forcibly stopped in an outlier manner. Similarly, when the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped to change in a hit state while the second decorative symbol 191 is being displayed in a variable manner, the variable display of the second decorative symbol 191 is forcibly stopped in an outlier manner. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  In the modification, the special figure adjustment unit 152 may perform the following process. In other words, the effect adjusting means 172, when one of the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 is variably displayed, while the other symbol is stopped in a hit state, the decorative symbol being changed As for, the variable display is continued as it is until the special game generated by the winning is finished. In this case, the variation state is continued by temporarily stopping the progress of the timer that measures the variation time of the first decoration symbol 190 or the second decoration symbol 191. For example, when the second decorative symbol 191 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190, the variation display of the first decorative symbol 190 is continued until the second special game ends. Similarly, when the first decorative symbol 190 is stopped in a variation manner during the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191, the variation display of the second decorative symbol 191 is continued until the first special game is completed. In this way, even if a plurality of games are mixed, control is performed so that each game can be grasped individually, and in particular, the confusion that a plurality of special games are executed simultaneously is avoided. As a result, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay while avoiding a complicated game.

  The effect execution means 198 displays the effect controlled by the effect display control means 134 on the effect display device 60. Specifically, the effect execution means 198 displays the effect controlled by the first effect control means 168 and / or the second effect control means 170 in the area set by the area setting means 174. As a result, during the normal game, the variable display of the first decorative symbol 190 or the second decorative symbol 191 is executed in either the first area 194 or the second area 195 of the effect display device 60, and during the special game, the effect is displayed. A round effect of the first special game or the second special game is executed on the entire surface of the display device 60. In the round effect, the winning symbol that generated the special game is displayed blinking in the upper right corner of the screen.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in the pachinko gaming machine. First, when a game ball wins the first start port 62, the second start port 63, the third start port 67, the general winning port 72, the first big winning port 91, the second big winning port 92, or the like, If the game passes through the operating port 68 (S10), if it is not in a special game (N in S12), control processing of a normal game such as a winning lottery is executed (S14). If this is the case (Y of S12), the control process of the first special game or the second special game is executed (S16), and award ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S16 is processed (S18).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning process of S10 in FIG. When the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 is won (Y in S50) and the hold in the first holding means 144 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S52), the first holding means 144 The first success / failure lottery value is stored (S56). If there is no winning at the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 at S50 (N at S50), the processing at S52 and S56 is skipped. In S52, if the first start port 62 or the third start port 67 has been won but its retention exceeds the upper limit number of the first reservation means 144 (N in S52), the process of S56 is skipped. Next, in the case where a winning is made to the second starting port 63 (Y in S58), and the holding in the second holding means 146 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S60), the second holding means 146 receives the second holding The winning / bad lottery value is stored (S62). If there is no winning at the second starting port 63 in S58 (N of S58), the processing of S60 and S62 is skipped. In S60, if the winning is made to the second starting port 63 but the holding exceeds the upper limit number of the second holding means 146 (N of S60), the process of S62 is skipped. Next, when the game ball has passed to the operating port 68 (Y in S63), and the hold in the general figure holding means 147 does not exceed the upper limit (Y in S64), the normal figure holding means 147 is normally shown. A lottery value is stored (S65). If there is no game ball passing through the operation port 68 in S63 (N in S63), the processes in S64 and S65 are skipped. If the game ball has passed through the operating port 68 in S64 but its holding exceeds the upper limit number of the normal holding means 147 (N in S64), the process of S65 is skipped.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. First, the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 is processed (S67), the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is processed (S68), and the variable symbol of the normal symbol is displayed. Process (S69). Note that the processing order of S67, S68, and S69 is merely an order defined for convenience of explanation, and processing may be performed in any order. Thus, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 can be displayed in a variable manner simultaneously, and the first decorative symbol 190 and the second decorative symbol 191 can also be displayed in a variable manner simultaneously.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process of S67 and S68 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S67 and S68 has basically the same processing, these will be described together in one flow. Hereinafter, as the process of S67, the variable display of the first special symbol 192 and the first decorative symbol 190 is shown, and as the process of S68, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 and the second decorative symbol 191 is shown. If the lottery value is being held in the hold control means 116 (Y in S30), if the symbol variation is not being displayed (N in S32), the success / failure lottery means 112 executes a success / failure determination process (S34). Variation display is started according to the variation pattern corresponding to the determination result (S36). If the lottery value is not held in S30 (N in S30), the processing from S32 to S36 is skipped, and if the symbol variation is being displayed in S32 (Y in S32), the processing of S34 and S36 Processing is skipped. Subsequently, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S38), the symbol variation display is processed (S40), and when the predetermined variation time has passed and the symbol display stop timing is reached (S42). Y) Stops the variation of the symbol being displayed (S44). If the predetermined variation time has not yet elapsed (N in S42) and another special symbol or decorative symbol has stopped in a hit state (Y in S45), the displayed symbol variation is before the predetermined display time has elapsed. Nevertheless, it is forcibly stopped in the disengagement mode (S46). If other special symbols or decorative symbols are not stopped in the hit state in S45 (N in S45), the processing in S46 is skipped. When the symbol variation display is not started in S38 (N in S38), the processing from S40 to S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the special game control process of S16 in FIG. If the special game being executed is the first special game (Y of S90), the control of the first special game is processed (S92), and if the special game being executed is not the first special game (N of S90) Then, the control of the second special game is processed (S94). In this way, only one of the first special game and the second special game is selectively executed.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the first special game in S92 and the second special game in S94 in FIG. Since each special game in S92 and S94 basically has the same processing, these will be described together in one flow. First, if the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 has not been opened (N in S70), the effect display control means 134 starts the effect process of the special game (S72), and the opening / closing control means 124 The first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened (S74). If the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 has been opened, S72 and S74 are skipped (Y in S70). When the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92 was opened (Y in S76), or the opening time has not elapsed (N in S76), the first When the number of balls entered into the grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 has reached nine or more (Y in S78), the opening / closing control means 124 closes the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92. (S80). If the opening time has not elapsed (N in S76) and the number of balls entered into the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second big winning hole 92 has not reached nine or more (N in S78), S80 and later The process of S92 or S94 is terminated by skipping the process.

  If the number of rounds of the unit game has reached 15 after the closing of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 in S80 (Y in S82), the effect display control means 134 ends the effect process of the special game. (S84), the special game control means 120 ends the special game (S86). If the number of rounds has not reached 15 (N in S82), 1 is added to the number of rounds and the flow of S92 or S94 is terminated (S90).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation process in the modification. This figure shows a modification of the process in FIG. 7, and shows in detail the symbol variation process in S67 and S68 in FIG. Since each symbol variation in S67 and S68 has basically the same processing, these will be described together in one flow. Further, the processing from S30 to S40 in this figure is the same as the processing from S30 to S40 in FIG. After S40, when another special symbol or decorative symbol stops in a winning manner (Y in S41), a timer for measuring the variation time of the symbol variation being displayed is temporarily suspended (S42). If other special symbols or decorative symbols are not stopped in the hit state in S41 (N in S41), the processing in S42 is skipped. If the variable time timer is paused (Y in S43) and after the special game is over (Y in S44), the pause of the timer is released (S45). When the predetermined variation time has elapsed and the symbol display stop timing is reached (Y in S46), the symbol variation being displayed is stopped (S47). When the symbol display stop timing has not been reached in S46 (N in S46), the processing in S47 is skipped. When the symbol variation display is not started in S38 (N in S38), the processing from S40 to S47 is skipped.

  The basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described above. As described with reference to FIG. 3, the main board 102 controls the first game by the first special symbol 192 and the second game by the second special symbol 193 to control the first game and the second game. The sub-board 104 includes a first sub-control device that controls display of game effects according to information from the main control device, and a first sub-control device. It has the 2nd sub-control apparatus which controls and performs presentation display. In the sub-board 104 shown in FIG. 3, the first sub-control device includes an effect determining unit 132 and an effect display control unit 134, and the second sub-control device is an image processing unit, and the pattern storage unit 130. And production execution means 198.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the main power supply of the power supply unit 48 suddenly falls, that is, when the power is turned off, the RAM storing the state information indicating the state of the game immediately before the power is turned off. Power from the backup power source. This status information is managed by the main control device. After that, when the main power supply is restored and the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be controlled, the main board 102 transmits the game information stored in the RAM to the sub board 104. In the sub-board 104, the rendering process is executed promptly based on this state information.

  FIG. 11 is a relationship diagram illustrating a relationship among the main control device 200, the first sub control device 300, and the second sub control device 400. For communication between the main control device 200 and the first sub control device 300, only unidirectional communication from the main control device 200 to the first sub control device 300 is allowed. By limiting the communication direction, the independence of the exit control by the main controller 200 (main board 102) is ensured. Accordingly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, communication in the reverse direction from the first sub control device 300 to the main control device 200 is not allowed, and the first sub control device 300 controls the operation of the main control device 200. It is not possible.

  In the sub-board 104, bidirectional communication between the first sub-control device 300 and the second sub-control device 400 is allowed. Second sub-control device 400 includes a ROM that stores a character for effect display and a ROM that stores a sound for effect sound. The first sub-control device 300 controls the second sub-control device 400 to execute the effect display on the effect display device 60 and to execute the sound output for the effect by the speaker 18.

  The main control device 200 performs overall control related to the game, the first sub-control device 300 controls the effect process in accordance with the progress of the game, and the second sub-control device 400 is the first sub-control device. Responsible for execution of effects controlled by 300. For example, when there is a first game and a second game as in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the main control device 200 separates and controls both games, and the first sub-control device 300 In contrast, information indicating the progress of the game is transmitted sequentially. The first sub-control device 300 determines an effect according to the situation based on the information, and the second sub-control device 400 executes the determined effect.

  A command for causing the first sub control device 300 to perform the effect control is transmitted from the main control device 200 to the first sub control device 300. For example, when the main control device 200 starts to change the first special symbol 192, a change start command including the symbol number and the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol 192 is transmitted. When the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 is stopped, a fluctuation stop command is transmitted at the stop timing. Since the main control device 200 transmits a command according to the progress state of the game to the first sub-control device 300, the first sub-control device 300 does not need to grasp the current progress state of the game, and the main control device The effect control may be performed according to the command from 200. Therefore, the first sub-control device 300 does not have a memory for storing state information indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a configuration, if power supply to the main board 102 and the sub board 104 is stopped due to a sudden power cut, the sub board 104 that does not have a memory for storing game state information does not maintain the state immediately before the power cut. Even if a command is received from the main board 102 at the time of power recovery, it may not be possible depending on the type of command.

  For example, while the special symbol is changing, the first sub-control device 300 performs the decorative symbol change control. When the power is cut off, the first sub-control device 300 is reset. Therefore, the first sub-control device 300 cannot autonomously grasp that the decorative symbol variation control was performed immediately before the power was turned off after the power was restored. On the other hand, after the power is restored, the main control device 200 returns to the state immediately before the power is turned off, and the special symbol that has been changed immediately before the power is turned off is changed for the remaining time. At the end of the fluctuation, the main control device 200 transmits a fluctuation stop command to the first sub-control device 300. However, since the first sub-control device 300 has not started the change of the decorative symbol itself, the fluctuation stop is performed. The command cannot be processed.

  Furthermore, if the first sub-control device 300 does not have information to be displayed on the effect display device 60 until the fluctuation stop command is received after the power is restored, for example, a demonstration screen such as “screen in preparation” is displayed. There is no choice but to flow. Although the main control device 200 returns to the state before the power-off occurrence, the game itself progresses, but if the situation cannot be expressed by the effect display device 60 by the first sub-control device 300, the player can play the game between them. I can't enjoy it. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control device 200 transmits state information indicating the progress of the game to the first sub-control device 300 at the time of return from power-off, and the first sub-control device. It is assumed that 300 performs an effect at the time of power recovery based on the state information. Thereby, it becomes possible to display the effect related to the game on the effect display device 60 without leaving time after the power is restored.

  FIG. 12 shows functional blocks of a configuration that contributes to the power-off recovery process in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. FIG. 12 shows a configuration mainly involved in power-off recovery processing, and a configuration for performing only basic game operations is omitted.

  In order to perform the power-off recovery processing, the main control device 200 includes a writing unit 202, a RAM 204, a return signal generation unit 206, a transmission unit 208, and a power supply monitoring unit 220 in addition to the configuration shown as the main board 102 in FIG. Is provided. The first sub-control device 300 includes a receiving unit 302, a state information extracting unit 304, a return effect determining unit 306, and a table holding unit 308 in addition to the effect determining unit 132 and the effect display control unit 134. The transmission means 208 in the main control device 200 and the reception means 302 in the first sub-control device 300 are used not only for power-off recovery processing but also for transmitting and receiving commands in normal game control. A power supply device 500 configured as the power supply unit 48 includes a main power supply 502 and a backup power supply 504. Power is supplied from the main power source 502 to each component of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The state value acquisition unit 210 is a unit that generates or acquires state information indicating the progress state of the first game and the second game. The first symbol determination unit 138, the second symbol determination unit 140, and the first special game. It comprises a control means 154, a second special game control means 156, a first special figure control means 148, a second special figure control means 150, and a specific game execution means 122. The operation of each of these components is as already described. In this embodiment, the state information output from the state value acquisition unit 210 is written to the RAM 204 via the writing unit 202 for the power-off recovery process. When the main power supply 502 is turned off, the RAM 204 receives power from the backup power supply 504 and holds the stored contents.

First, state information written in the RAM 204 will be described. The RAM 204 is game information storage means for storing state information indicating the progress state of the first game and the second game. Specifically, the following state information is written. The following status information is updated and written in the RAM 204 whenever the status changes.
(1) gaming machine state information (2) first special symbol information (3) second special symbol information (4) special game progress information (5) first gaming state information (6) second gaming state information (7) first 1 Special game end demo information (8) 2nd special game end demo information

(1) Gaming machine state information This information indicates the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and specifically indicates whether the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a probabilistic change or in a short time. The specific game execution means 122 manages, as a state value, information indicating whether the probability change is in progress or the time is short according to the execution state of the specific game. For example, the state value when the time is neither probabilistic nor time-saving is “0”, the state value when the current time is not changing and the time is not short-time is “1”, the state value when the time is not time-changing but is not time-changing, The state value when the probability is changing and the time is short is set to “3”. The writing means 202 writes the state value in the RAM 204 as gaming machine state information.

(2) First special symbol information This information is the symbol number of the first special symbol 192, and is used to derive the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determination means 138, or the stop symbol thereof. It may be a symbol determination lottery value by the first lottery means 126. The writing means 202 writes the symbol number of the first special symbol 192 in the RAM 204 as the first special symbol information.
(3) Second special symbol information This information is the symbol number of the second special symbol 193, and is used to derive the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 determined by the second symbol determination means 140, or its stop symbol. The symbol determination lottery value by the second lottery means 128 may be used. The writing means 202 writes the symbol number of the second special symbol 193 in the RAM 204 as the second special symbol information.

(4) Special game progress information This information indicates whether or not a special game is being executed. Here, if special games are divided into special game (big hit) start demonstration execution, special game (big hit game) execution, special game end demonstration execution, special game progress information is from special game start demonstration start It expresses whether or not it is in a state until the end of execution of the special game. The first special game control means 154 manages whether or not the first special game is being executed. The state value is “1” if it is being executed, and the state value is “0” if it is not being executed. And Similarly, the second special game control means 156 manages whether or not the second special game is being executed. If the second special game is being executed, the state value is “1”, and if not, the state value is set. “0”. The writing unit 202 acquires the state value from the first special game control unit 154 and the second special game control unit 156, and sets the state value to “0” if the first special game and the second special game are not being executed. If the first special game is being executed, the state value is set to “1”, and if the second special game is being executed, the state value is set to “2”. The writing means 202 writes this state value in the RAM 204 as special game progress information.

(5) First Game State Information This information indicates the fluctuation state of the first special symbol 192 in the first game. The first special figure control means 148 manages the fluctuation state of the first special symbol 192 as a state value. For example, the state value of the first special symbol 192 during the start of variation is “0”, the state value during the variation is “1”, the state during which the variation is stopped is “2”, and the other state values are “3”. The states other than these are, for example, waiting for a game or executing a special game. The writing means 202 writes the state value in the RAM 204 as the first game state information. Note that “being changed” means a time of about several milliseconds from when a change start instruction is issued until the change is actually started.
(6) Second Game State Information This information indicates the fluctuation state of the second special symbol 193 in the second game. The second special figure control means 150 manages the fluctuation state of the second special symbol 193 as a state value. For example, the state value of the second special symbol 193 during the start of variation is “0”, the state value during the variation is “1”, the state during which the variation is stopped is “2”, and the other state values are “3”. The states other than these are, for example, waiting for a game or executing a special game. The writing means 202 writes the state value in the RAM 204 as the second game state information. Note that “being changed” means a time of about several milliseconds from when a change start instruction is issued until the change is actually started.

(7) First Special Game End Demo Information This information indicates whether the first special game is being executed and whether the first special game is being ended. The first special game control means 154 manages whether or not the first special game is being executed. If the end demonstration of the first special game is not being executed, the first special game control means 154 sets the status value to “0”. In this case, the state value is set to “1”. The writing means 202 writes the state value in the RAM 204 as first special game end demo information.
(8) Second Special Game End Demo Information This information indicates whether the second special game is being executed and whether the second special game is being ended. The second special game control means 156 manages whether or not the second special game is being executed. If the end special demonstration of the second special game is not being executed, the state value is “0”. In this case, the state value is set to “1”. The writing means 202 writes the state value in the RAM 204 as second special game end demonstration information.

  While the main power supply 502 is on, the RAM 204 is operable by receiving power supply from the main power supply 502. On the other hand, when the voltage supplied from the main power supply 502 to the main control device 200 falls below a predetermined value due to a power failure or the like, the RAM 204 receives power supply from the backup power supply 504 and maintains the storage state. The backup power source 504 may be configured as a backup capacitor or a battery. The power supply monitoring unit 220 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the main power supply 502 to the main control device 200, and immediately supplies the power from the backup power supply 504 to the RAM 204 when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined first threshold value. Let The power monitoring means 220 may be provided in the power supply device 500. Further, as described above, the power supply of the RAM 204 may be switched when the power supply is cut off, but the power supply from the backup power supply 504 may be received from the beginning. The power monitoring unit 220 receives power from the backup power source 504 and continues the monitoring operation.

  While power is supplied from the main power supply 502, the writing unit 202 writes a new state value in the RAM 204 every time the game state changes. Therefore, a state value indicating the latest state of the game is always written in the RAM 204.

  The power supply monitoring unit 220 monitors the power supply voltage of the main power supply 502, and detects power supply interruption when it falls below a predetermined first threshold value. When it is detected that the power is off, the power monitoring unit 220 switches the power supply for supplying a voltage to the RAM 204 to the backup power supply 504. At the same time, the power supply monitoring unit 220 prohibits the writing unit 202 from writing to the RAM 204. Thereby, the state information at the time of power-off can be stored in the RAM 204, and the stored contents can be maintained.

  The power supply monitoring means 220 continues to monitor the power supply voltage of the main power supply 502 even after receiving power supply from the backup power supply 504 and detecting power supply interruption. When the power supply voltage exceeds a predetermined second threshold (> first threshold), the power monitoring unit 220 determines that the main power supply 502 is restored.

  When the power is restored, the power monitoring unit 220 restores the write prohibition state of the writing unit 202 to the writable state, and returns the power of the RAM 204 to the main power source 502. Further, the return signal generation means 206 is caused to generate a return signal to be transmitted to the first sub-control device 300. When power is restored, the RAM 204 stores state information at the time of power-off, and the return signal generation unit 206 acquires the state information stored in the RAM 204 and generates a return signal in a predetermined format. . The return signal is generated in a unique format different from other commands, etc. (1) gaming machine state information, (2) first special symbol information, (3) second special symbol information, (4) special game progress Information, (5) first game state information, (6) second game state information, (7) first special game end demo information, and (8) second special game end demo information. Upon receiving the return signal generated by the return signal generation means 206, the transmission means 208 immediately transfers it to the first sub-control device 300.

  In the first sub-control device 300, the receiving means 302 receives the return signal. The received return signal is transmitted to the state information extraction unit 304, and the state information extraction unit 304 extracts the state information from the return signal. The table holding means 308 stores a return pattern table in which an effect pattern that can simultaneously execute the effect of the first game and the effect of the second game is recorded in association with the information item included in the return signal. Hold. The return effect determination unit 306 selects an effect pattern from the return pattern table based on the state information extracted by the state information extraction unit 304, and determines an effect upon return. The effect executing means 198 executes the return effect determined by the return effect determining means 306.

  FIG. 13 shows a return pattern table held in the table holding means 308. In the return pattern table, the symbols displayed on the effect display device 60 and the processing contents in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are recorded in association with each other according to the states of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In this table, symbol 1 represents a first decorative symbol 190 corresponding to the first special symbol 192, and symbol 2 represents a second decorative symbol 191 corresponding to the second special symbol 193. In addition, the processing set for each symbol indicates the processing content for that symbol. “Stop” is a process of displaying a stop symbol, “Change” is a process of displaying a symbol in a variable manner, and “None” is a process of not displaying a special symbol. The “none” process is set to jackpot, and it is preferable that the jackpot effect is executed as an effect without displaying special symbols. By displaying the jackpot demo screen, the player can recognize that it was a jackpot. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 may fluctuate simultaneously, but the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously, There will be no situation where both sides are in a big hit.

  The special symbol “standby” indicates a state in which the symbol is not changing and a state in which the symbol cannot be changed because there is no winning at the start port. Regarding the first special symbol 192, (4) the special game progress information indicates that the special game is not executed (state value 0), and (5) indicates that the first game state information is not changed. In the case of (state value 3), the return effect determination means 306 determines that it is on standby. Similarly, for the second special symbol 193, (4) the special game progress information indicates that the special game is not executed (state value 0), and (6) the second game state information does not change. (State value 3), the return effect determination means 306 determines that it is on standby.

  The special symbol “big hit” indicates a state in which a special game is being executed. Regarding the first special symbol 192, (4) the special game progress information indicates that the first special game is being executed (state value 1), or (7) the first special game end demo information is When the end demonstration of the first special game is being executed (state value 1), the return effect determination means 306 determines that the jackpot is being hit. Similarly, for the second special symbol 193, (4) the special game progress information indicates that the second special game is being executed (state value 2) or (8) the second special game end demo information Is a state where the end special demonstration of the second special game is being executed (state value 1), the return effect determination means 306 determines that the jackpot is being hit.

  The special symbol “changing” indicates that the symbol is changing. Regarding the first special symbol 192, (4) the special game progress information indicates that the special game is not executed (state value 0), and (5) the first game state information has changed since the start of the change. In the case of indicating that there is a state (state values 0, 1), the return effect determination means 306 determines that it is changing. Similarly, for the second special symbol 193, (4) the special game progress information indicates that the special game is not executed (state value 0), and (6) the second game state information changes from the start of the change. In the case of indicating that it is in the state (state values 0, 1), the return effect determination means 306 determines that it is changing.

  The special symbol “fixed” indicates that the symbol is fixed. With regard to the first special symbol 192, (5) when the first game state information indicates that the fluctuation is being stopped (state value 2), the return effect determination means 306 determines that it is being fixed. To do. Similarly, for the second special symbol 193, (6) when the second game state information indicates that the change is stopped (state value 2), the return effect determination means 306 is fixed. Determine.

  As described above, when the return effect determination means 306 determines the state of the special symbol, the effect pattern associated with the special symbol state is selected from the return pattern table to determine the effect at the time of return. At this time, according to the symbol number of (2) 1st special symbol information and (3) 2nd special symbol information, the stop symbol of each decoration symbol is determined. Since the processing content is determined by the effect pattern, it is possible to determine the effect according to the processing content. For example, when it is determined that the first special symbol is changing and the second special symbol is waiting, the return effect determination means 306 determines the stop symbol of the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol. In addition to determining the effect of changing the first decorative symbol, the effect of stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the second decorative symbol is determined. The effect execution means 198 executes the effect. When the variation of the first special symbol is completed, a variation stop command is transmitted from the transmission unit 208, so that the effect execution unit 198 receives the variation stop command and stops the effect.

  The return effect determination means 306 may set a background color, for example, according to the state value of (1) gaming machine state information. Thus, by expressing the state of the gaming machine with the background color, the player can recognize the state of the gaming machine.

  As described above, the main control device 200 transmits a return signal including state information to the first sub-control device 300 after the power-off recovery. It is possible to know the state of the image, and it is possible to immediately perform the production according to the state.

  When the receiving unit 302 receives the return signal, the effect executing unit 198 may promptly display the demonstration screen on the effect display device 60. Since the return signal is generated in a predetermined format, the receiving unit 302 can recognize that the return signal has been transmitted when it is received. Therefore, when the receiving means 302 receives the return signal, the return effect determining means 306 determines the demonstration screen “Preparing Screen” as an effect for the time being, before determining the effect pattern based on the return signal, and the effect executing means. 198 may be displayed on the effect display device 60. Thereby, the state where nothing is displayed on the screen can be quickly resolved. Subsequently, after the return effect determining unit 306 determines the return effect, the effect executing unit 198 may execute the effect.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there. Hereinafter, modifications will be described.

  In each Example, the example which used the display apparatus of a different form as the 1st special symbol display apparatus 70 and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 71 was demonstrated, respectively. That is, an example in which a 7-segment LED display device is used as the first special symbol display device 70 and a device that displays two types of marks “O” and “X” as the second special symbol display device 71 has been described. In the modification, as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, display devices having the same form may be used. For example, as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, both may use a 7-segment LED display device, or as the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, Both may be configured to use other types of display devices. Thereby, the 1st symbol range table and the 2nd symbol range table referred when determining the 1st special symbol 192 and the 2nd special symbol 193 can be made common to one symbol range table, and composition and processing are simplified. be able to. Further, if a 7-segment LED display device similar to the first special symbol display device 70 is used as the second special symbol display device 71, the transition to probability change, the number of unit games and the opening time of the second special game are specially set. Even if the lottery is not executed, it can be determined according to the second special symbol 193, and the configuration and processing can be simplified.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the winning process of S10 in FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation process in S67 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the special game control process of S16 in FIG. 4 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the 1st special game of S92 in FIG. 8, and the 2nd special game of S94. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol fluctuation | variation process in a modification. FIG. 3 is a relationship diagram illustrating a relationship among a main control device, a first sub control device, and a second sub control device. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the structure which contributes to a power-off reset process in the pachinko game machine of a present Example. It is a figure which shows a return pattern table.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 60 ... Production display device, 70 ... 1st special symbol display device, 71 ... 2nd special symbol display device, 100 ... Game control device, 102 ... Main board 104 ... Sub-board 120 ... Special game control means 126 ... First lottery means 128 ... Second lottery means 130 ... Pattern storage means 132 ... Direction Deciding means, 134 ... production display control means, 138 ... first symbol deciding means, 140 ... second symbol deciding means, 148 ... first special figure controlling means, 150 ... second special Fig. Control means, 152 ... special figure adjusting means, 154 ... first special game control means, 156 ... second special game control means, 158 ... first pattern storage means, 160 ... first 2 pattern storage means, 162... First production determination means, 64 ... 2nd effect determination means, 168 ... 1st effect control means, 170 ... 2nd effect control means, 172 ... Effect adjustment means, 174 ... Area setting means, 190 ... 1st decorative design, 191 ... 2nd decorative design, 192 ... 1st special design, 193 ... 2nd special design, 194 ... 1st region, 195 ... 2nd region, 198 ..Production execution means, 200 ... main control device, 202 ... writing means, 204 ... RAM, 206 ... return signal generation means, 208 ... transmission means, 210 ... state value Acquisition means, 220 ... power supply monitoring means, 300 ... first sub-control device, 302 ... receiving means, 304 ... status information extraction means, 306 ... return effect determination means, 308 ... Table holding means, 400 ... second sub-control device, 5 0 ... power supply device, 502 ... main power 504 ... backup power.

Claims (5)

A main control device capable of controlling a first game based on a first special symbol and a second game based on a second special symbol to simultaneously execute the first game and the second game, and the main control A bullet ball game machine comprising: a sub-control device that controls display of game effects according to information from the device; and a power supply device that supplies power to the main control device, wherein the main control device and the sub-control device Communication with the control device is only allowed to communicate in one direction from the main control device to the sub control device, and communication in the direction from the sub control device to the main control device is not allowed,
The main controller is
Game information storage means for storing state information indicating a progress state of the first game and the second game;
When the power supply is restored after the power supply device is detected to be turned off, the state information stored in the game information storage means is acquired at the time of the power supply interruption , and the return including the obtained state information is performed. Return signal generating means for generating a signal;
Transmission means for transmitting the return signal generated by the return signal generation means to the sub-control device;
The sub-control device
Receiving means for receiving the return signal;
An effect pattern that defines the execution of the first game effect, the execution of the second game effect, or the execution of both the first game effect and the second game effect. Holding means for holding a return pattern table recorded in association with the state of the first game and the second game;
Extracting means for extracting state information from the return signal;
When the state information extracted by the extraction means indicates that the first special symbol is changing and the second special symbol is changing, the first game effect and the second A return effect determining means for selecting an effect pattern that determines to execute both of the game effects from the return pattern table, and determining an effect at the time of return;
Effect execution means for executing the return effect determined by the return effect determination means;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: The game information storage means includes
2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein symbol numbers of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stored as state information. The game information storage means includes
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein information indicating a state of the special game is stored as state information. The main control device or the power supply device has power monitoring means for detecting power interruption,
The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when the power supply monitoring means detects a power interruption, the backup power supply holds the stored contents in the game information storage means.   When the receiving means receives the return signal, the effect executing means displays a demonstration screen on the display, and executes the return effect after the return effect determining means determines the return effect. The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein

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