JP6505641B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game in which symbols are varied is played, and after a specific display result is derived in the symbol variation game, an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given. In such a gaming machine, a plurality of control units, such as a main control board and an effect control board, are provided, and control information is output from one control unit to the other control unit, so that in the other control unit. Control based on control information is performed.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, various control information is input from one control unit to the other control unit, but is the input order of the control information correct? It is disclosed that, based on the control information, it is determined whether the error is based on the control information, and when it is determined that the error is generated, an error is notified.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-33804

  However, in such a gaming machine, when the input order of control information is not appropriate, it is judged as an error and it is notified that it is an error, but the function is improved with respect to the error based on the control information. Is desired.

  The present invention has been made focusing on the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the functionality of an error based on control information. It is in.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine in which a symbol variation game is played, a first control unit, a second control unit for performing control based on control information from the first control unit, and predetermined information A notification control unit that performs control to make a notification, the second control unit includes an error determination unit that determines whether or not an error occurs in control information from the first control unit regarding the symbol variation game, The notification control unit performs control to notify error information on the error when the error determination unit determines that the error is the error, and execution of the next symbol change game is permitted after the end of the symbol change game. and change the interval time is defined as the time until the, to the control information, there are first and second information and third information, the first information, the symbol variation game opens Is information that is output from said first controller when said second information is information that is output from the first control unit when the symbol variation game ends, the third information, The information is output from the first control unit after the variation interval time has elapsed since the end of the symbol variation game, and the notification control unit causes the error determination unit not to input the first information. when it is determined that the said when the second information is input, as a trigger that the second information is inputted, while performs control to notify the error information, the second information is input to, but should when the third information is inputted, as triggered by said third information is inputted, and summarized in that performs control to notify the error information.

Regarding the gaming machine, the third information includes the first information capable of specifying the execution of the next symbol variation game, and the fourth information capable of specifying the execution of the demonstration effect, and the notification control unit When the error determination unit determines that the error is not input because the first information is not input, the third information is input when the third information is input without the second information being input. Control may be performed to notify the error information in a mode different from when the type of the third information is the first information and when the type is the fourth information, triggered by the input .

About the above-mentioned gaming machine, the big hit decision section which decides whether or not it becomes a big hit, the fluctuation time decision section which decides fluctuation time of the aforementioned symbol fluctuation game, the production design decision which decides the production design which is derived in the production design indicator It is good also as composition provided with a part .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the functionality of an error based on control information.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. (A)-(j) is a figure which shows the display mode of an effect display apparatus. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a general command consistency determination process. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing display command consistency determination processing. (A) And (b) is a figure regarding the control command from a main control board to a general control board. (A)-(c) is a figure regarding the control command from a general control board to a display control board. The figure which shows the control aspect at the time of the start of a symbol change game. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the display timing of the production | presentation pattern in a presentation display apparatus, and an error screen. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the display timing of the production | presentation pattern in a presentation display apparatus, and an error screen. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the display timing of the production | presentation pattern in a presentation display apparatus, and an error screen.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and the game ball can be launched to the game board YB in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle HD. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a decoration lamp LA and a speaker SP.

  The game board YB is provided with a first special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting parts. In the first special symbol display device 11, a variation game (a symbol variation game, a first symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (a first special symbol and a first symbol) are varied and displayed is performed. In the following description, in the case of simply indicating “the first variation game”, it refers to a variation game played on the first special symbol display device 11.

  The game board YB is provided with a second special symbol display device 12 having a plurality of light emitting parts. In the second special symbol display device 12, a variation game (a symbol variation game, a second symbol variation game) in which a plurality of types of special symbols (a second special symbol and a second symbol) are varied and displayed is performed. In the following description, the case of simply indicating “the second variation game” refers to a variation game played on the second special symbol display device 12. As described above, there are a first variation game and a second variation game in the variation game in which the special symbol is displayed for variation and determination stop. The first variation game and the second variation game are not executed simultaneously.

  In each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery among a plurality of types of special symbols is fixedly displayed (derived) with the end of the variation game. The special symbols include a big hit symbol that can recognize a big hit (big hit display result), and an off symbol that can be recognized off (a off display result). If the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a jackpot game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 16 having an image display section GH for displaying an effect image. In the effect display device 16, display effects related to the fluctuation game are performed, and more specifically, display is performed by changing plural types of effect symbols (so-called "decorative symbols") in plural columns (three columns in this embodiment) The effect pattern variation game is played. Thus, the effect display device 16 in which the effect pattern is changed corresponds to the effect pattern display unit.

  In the effect display device 16, when the variation game is started, the representation symbols of each row are variably displayed (varied) along a predetermined variation direction (vertical scroll direction). In the effect display device 16, there is a case where it becomes a symbol combination of reach, and a reach state is formed, before the effect pattern is displayed as a fixed stop. As the symbol combination of reach, the rendering symbols of a specific row (the left row and the right row in this embodiment) among the plurality of rows in the effect display device 16 are temporarily displayed as the same type and displayed temporarily, and the rows other than the specific row In the embodiment, a symbol combination in which the production symbols of the middle row are variably displayed is defined.

  On the effect display device 16, the symbol combination according to the display result of each of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 is displayed on a fixed stop. More specifically, when the big hit symbols are displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 in final stop display, the symbol display (specific symbol combination, specific symbols) on the big hit display on the effect display device 16 is also displayed on fixed stop . In the case where the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 shift and stop symbols are determined and displayed, the effect display device 16 also displays and cancels symbol combinations (non-specific symbol combinations and non-specific symbols) of off-set. In the present embodiment, as the symbol combination of the big hit, the symbol combination in which the rendering symbols in all the rows are the same type, the symbol combination in which the rendering symbols in all the rows are not the same type is defined as the symbol combination of the off It is done. In this manner, in the effect display device 16, when the variation game is a big hit, the display symbols of a plurality of rows will be displayed as a fixed stop in the symbol combination of the big hit, and when the variation game is not a big hit, a plurality of rows of production symbols The fixed stop display will be displayed with the symbol combination of the exfoliation.

  In the present embodiment, the "variation display" is a state in which the type of special symbol or effect pattern is changing, and the "determination stop display" is a state in which the special symbol or effect pattern is in a definite stop. It is. In addition, “temporary display” is a state in which the effect pattern is displayed in a fluctuating state.

  The effect display device 16 is configured with a large display area as compared with the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the effect symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a break from the symbol combination displayed on the effect display device 16 as a decision stop.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning opening 21a through which game balls can enter. Behind the first start winning opening 21a, a first start sensor SE1 (see FIG. 2) is provided which detects the gaming ball having entered the first start winning opening 21a. The start condition of the first variation game can be given upon detection of the game ball having entered the first start winning opening 21a by the first start sensor SE1, and the game as a predetermined number of prize balls is given. The payout conditions for balls are given.

  The game board YB is provided with a second start winning opening 22a through which game balls can enter. A second start sensor SE2 (see FIG. 2) is provided behind the second start winning opening 22a to detect the game ball entering the second start winning opening 22a. The start condition of the second variation game may be given upon detection of the game ball having entered the second start winning opening 22a by the second start sensor SE2, and the game as a predetermined number of prize balls is given. The payout conditions for balls are given.

  The second start winning opening 22a is provided with an opening / closing member 22b (normal electric winning combination) that opens and closes the second start winning opening 22a by the operation of the normal electric combination solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 2). The opening / closing member 22b is in a closed state where the game ball can not enter the second start winning opening 22a (the ball entering is restricted), and in an opened state where the game ball can enter (the ball is allowed) Operate. The opening and closing member 22b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  The game board YB is provided with a large winning opening 23a through which game balls can enter. A count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 2) for detecting the game ball entering the special winning opening 23a is provided at the back of the special winning opening 23a. In response to the detection of the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 23a by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition of gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls is given.

  The special winning opening 23a is provided with a special winning opening door 23b that opens and closes the special winning opening 23a by the operation of the special winning opening solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 2). In the big winning opening door 23b, the gaming ball can not enter the big winning opening 23a (the ball entering is restricted) closed state, and the gaming ball can enter the ball (the ball entering is permitted) and the opened state Operate. The special winning opening door 23b operates in an open state in a predetermined opening mode when a predetermined opening condition is satisfied.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening door 23b is operated in the open state according to the type of the big hitting game granted, the big winning opening 23a is opened, and the game ball enters the big winning opening 23a. Is acceptable. For this reason, when the jackpot game is awarded, the player can be given an opportunity to obtain a large number of winning balls, which is an advantageous state for the player.

  The first hold display device 13 is provided on the game board YB. The first hold display device 13 displays the number of first variation games pending for execution. Specifically, in the first hold display device 13, while the start condition of the first variation game is satisfied by the game ball entering the first start winning opening 21a, the execution condition of the first variation game is still Since the condition is not established, the number of first variable games whose execution is suspended, that is, the number of first start suspension memories (hereinafter, the first suspension memory count) is displayed.

  A second hold display device 14 is provided on the game board YB. The second hold display device 14 displays the number of second variation games pending for execution. Specifically, while the second suspension display device 14 enters the game condition of the second variation game by the game ball entering the second start winning opening 22a, the execution condition of the second variation game is still Since the condition is not established, the number of second variable games whose execution is suspended, so-called, the number of storages of the second start suspension (hereinafter, the number of second suspension storages) is displayed.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 15 is provided. In the normal symbol display device 15, a normal symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied and displayed is played. In the following description, in the case where it is simply indicated as "common figure", it refers to an ordinary symbol, and in the case where it is simply indicated as "common figure game", it refers to an ordinary symbol variation game. The regular drawing game and the variation game can be executed simultaneously.

  In the ordinary symbol display device 15, one ordinary drawing corresponding to the drawing result of the ordinary hitting drawing among the plural kinds of ordinary drawing is displayed in a fixed stop with the end of the ordinary drawing game. In the common figure, there are a normal hit pattern that can recognize a normal hit, and a normal offset pattern that can recognize a normal offset. When a normal hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, a normal hit game is awarded.

  The game board YB is provided with an operation gate 25 capable of entering (passing) a game ball. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 2) for detecting the game ball having entered (passed). When the game ball having passed through the operation gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition of the common drawing game may be given.

  When a normal hit game is awarded, the open / close member 22b is operated to open, the second start winning opening 22a is opened, and entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a is permitted. For this reason, when a normal hit game is awarded, it is easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a, and giving the player an opportunity to easily acquire the start condition of the second variation game and the winning ball. Can.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a probability fluctuation state of a big hit lottery as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The probability fluctuation state of the big hit lottery is a gaming state (high probability state) in which the big hit probability of winning the big hit in the big hit lottery is changed to a high probability as compared with the gaming state which is not the probability changing state of the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, the probability fluctuation state of the jackpot lottery is given until a predetermined probability fluctuation termination condition is satisfied. In the following description, the term “probability fluctuation state” or simply abbreviated “probability state” refers to the probability fluctuation state of the jackpot lottery, and the “non-probability state” or the abbreviation “non-probability state”. In the case of showing "," it refers to the gaming state which is not the probability fluctuation state of the big hit lottery.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a game state in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening 22a than the low base state which is not the high base state. The high base state is a so-called "power support state".

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first control is the fluctuation time shortening control of the common drawing game in which the fluctuation time of the common drawing game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is probability fluctuation control of a regular hit lottery that changes the probability of winning a normal hit lottery (normal hit probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control that makes the total open time of the opening and closing member 22b longer based on the winning of the normal winning lottery than in the low base state. Note that, as the open time extension control, control for increasing the number of times of opening and closing of the opening and closing member 22b based on winning the normal winning lottery than in the low base state, and of the opening and closing member 22b based on winning the normal winning lottery At least one control may be executed out of the control for making one open time longer than in the low base state. The fourth control is fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game which makes the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than in the low base state. When executing the fluctuation time reduction control of the fluctuation game, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”. In the present embodiment, the high base state is applied until a predetermined high base end condition is satisfied. Note that the high base state may be given even during the positive change state.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 21a is provided below the effect display device 16, and the first flow path X on the left side of the game board YB is the second flow on the right side of the game board YB. It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the ball than to let the road Y flow down. For this reason, in the low base state in which the game ball hardly enters the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is allowed to flow down the first flow path X in order to cause the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 21a. Tend to fire.

  On the other hand, on the right side of the effect display device 16, the operation gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the special winning opening 23a are provided in order from the top, and the second flow path Y is the first one It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the operation gate 25, the second start winning opening 22a, and the big winning opening 23a than when the flow path X flows down. Therefore, in a high base state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening 22a, the game ball is allowed to flow down the second flow path Y in order to cause the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 22a. Tend to fire. Also in the big hit game, in order to make the game ball enter the big winning opening 23a, there is a tendency for the game ball to be fired so as to flow down the second flow path Y.

Next, the big hit game in the present embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the end of the variation game in which the big hit symbol has been set and stopped. When the big hit game starts, the opening time starts. When the opening time is over, a round game in which the big winning opening 23a is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of prescribed rounds as the upper limit. One round game is continuously performed until the upper limit number of entering balls reaches the large winning opening 23a or until a predetermined time elapses. When all round games are over, an ending time is set. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit lottery is won, one big hit among multiple types of big hits is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) to be determined, and a big hit game corresponding to the determined big hit It is supposed to be granted.

Here, the specifications of the so-called pachinko gaming machine such as the jackpot probability and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, as the jackpot probability, 410/65536 (approximately 1/160) is defined in the non-deterministic state, and 1850/65536 (approximately 1/36) is defined in the positive state. When the first start sensor SE1 or the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball, "3" is given as the number of paid-out balls, and when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball, "3" is given as "14". Each is defined. The upper limit number of game balls that can enter the large winning opening 23a in one round game is “9”, but there is no entry of the upper limit number of game balls in one round game As the maximum opening time of the special winning opening door 23b in the case, "25 seconds" is respectively defined. As the prescribed number of rounds in one big hit game, "4" and "16" are defined to correspond to the type of big hit. Specifically, in the variation game, "4" is determined with a probability of 60%, and "16" is determined with a probability of 40%.

  When the prescribed number of rounds is "16", a probability change state is provided after the end of the big hit game, and when the prescribed number of rounds is "4", no probability change state is provided after the end of the big hit game. When the definite change state is awarded, the grant of the positive change state is continued until the next big hit game is awarded (hereinafter, referred to as "until next time").

  If the prescribed number of rounds is "16", high base status will be granted until the next time after the end of the big hit game, and if the prescribed number of rounds is "4", "100 times" will be given after the end of the big hit game. The high base state is given as the upper limit.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processing related to the pachinko gaming machine, and outputs various control commands (control information, control signal) for controlling the game according to the processing result.

  An integrated control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The overall control board 31 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine based on the control command output from the main control board 30. That is, the general control board 31 performs control based on the control command from the main control board 30. The general control board 31 outputs various control commands for displaying the effect image according to the processing result. The integrated control board 31 controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA and the sound output mode of the speaker SP based on the control command output from the main control board 30.

  A display control board 32 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The display control board 32 executes processing relating to the determination of the display mode (display image such as effect pattern, background, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 16 based on the control command output from the general control board 31, and the processing result is displayed. Control the display contents accordingly. That is, the display control board 32 performs control based on the control command from the general control board 31.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and an output port 30d. The main control CPU 30a, the main control ROM 30b, the main control RAM 30c, and the output port 30d are connected. The main control board 30, the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 are connected. The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the count sensor SE3, and the gate sensor SE4 output a detection signal to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30 is connected to the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control CPU 30 a controls the display contents of the special symbol display devices 11 and 12, the hold display devices 13 and 14, and the normal symbol display device 15. The main control board 30 is connected to the special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and the normal motorized combination solenoid SOL2. The main control CPU 30a controls the special winning opening solenoid SOL1 and the normal electric role solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. In particular, when the main control CPU 30a executes various processes based on the main control program, the main control CPU 30a outputs each control command to the central control CPU 31a via the output port 30d.

  A plurality of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The variation pattern is a pattern that makes it possible to specify the time (variation time) from the start to the end of the variation game. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to indicate a pattern that is the basis of game effects during the period from the start to the end of the variation game, and the contents of the variation game such as the success or failure of the jackpot lottery and the presence or absence of reach effect. Can also be identified.

  The fluctuation patterns include a jackpot fluctuation pattern that specifies a jackpot fluctuation effect, an outreach reach fluctuation pattern that specifies an outreach reach fluctuation effect, and an outlier fluctuation pattern that specifies an outlier fluctuation effect. Plural kinds of fluctuation patterns are defined as a big hit fluctuation pattern, an outreach reach fluctuation pattern, and an outlier fluctuation pattern. The big hit fluctuation production is a production that is developed so that the symbol combination of the big hit will be displayed as a fixed stop after reaching production. The out-of-reach reach fluctuation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of out-of-profile is displayed as a fixed stop via reach effect. The out-of-variation effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol combination of out-of-position is displayed in a fixed stop state without passing through the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed during a period in which the symbol combination of the big hit or the symbol combination of the disapproval is determined and displayed stop after the symbol combination of the reach is formed in the effect symbol variation game of the effect display device 16.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a big hit judgment value used in the big hit lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is applied is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not assigned. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in a reach lottery that determines whether or not the reach effect is to be performed.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a positive change state is assigned. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the high base state is provided.

  The main control board 30 generates a random number for collision determination, a random number for special symbol distribution, a random number for reach effect determination, and various random numbers used as random numbers for variation pattern distribution. The hit determination random number is a random number used for a big hit lottery. The random number for reach determination is a random number used for reach lottery. The special symbol distribution random number is a random number used to determine a special symbol (type of big hit). The fluctuation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining a fluctuation pattern. Possible values of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number are different in distribution for each of the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, the out-of-reach reach fluctuation pattern, and the big hit fluctuation pattern. The random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The central control board 31 is provided with a central control CPU 31a, a central control ROM 31b, a central control RAM 31c, an input port 31d and an output port 31e. The general control CPU 31a, the general control ROM 31b, the general control RAM 31c, the input port 31d, and the output port 31e are connected. The general control RAM 31 c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, in the general control RAM 31 c, a sub probability change flag indicating whether or not a positive change state is assigned is stored. The general control RAM 31c stores a sub operation flag indicating whether the high base state is given. The central control CPU 31a updates the values of the various random numbers every predetermined cycle, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the central control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  In the central control ROM 31 b, an effect control program for executing a game effect is stored. The central control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the effect control program when each control command is input through the input port 31d. The central control board 31, the decoration lamp LA and the speaker SP are connected. When receiving each control command, the central control CPU 31a outputs each control command to the display control CPU 32a via the output port 31e based on the effect control program. Further, when each control command is input, the overall control CPU 31a performs control of causing the decoration lamp LA to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode based on the effect control program, and performs control of outputting sound (sound) from the speaker SP. That is, the central control CPU 31a performs control based on each control command from the main control CPU 30a.

  The display control board 32 is provided with a display control CPU 32a, a display control ROM 32b, a display control RAM 32c, and an input port 32d. The display control CPU 32a, the display control ROM 32b, the display control RAM 32c, and the input port 32d are connected. The display control RAM 32c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  A display control program for executing display effects is stored in the display control ROM 32b. When each control command is input through the input port 32d, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as effect patterns, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control board 32 and the effect display device 16 are connected. When each control command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 16 based on the display control program. That is, the display control CPU 32a performs control based on each control command from the general control CPU 31a. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to a first control unit, the general control CPU 31a corresponds to a second control unit, and the display control CPU 32a corresponds to a third control unit.

  Next, various processing such as special symbol input processing and special symbol start processing executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, special symbol input processing will be described. The special symbol input process is performed by the main control CPU 30a at predetermined intervals.

  The main control CPU 30a executes the first hold determination that determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 21a based on whether or not the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. Do.

  When the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative (when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a), the main control CPU 30a sets the first hold storage number to an upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). The first pending storage number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the first pending storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes the first pending control process. In the first hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30a adds "1" to the first pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a controls the first hold display device 13 so as to display the updated first hold storage number. The main control CPU 30a generates a hold specification command for specifying the updated first hold storage count, and stores the hold specification command in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The hold designation command is output to the general control board 31 (the general control CPU 31a) in a command output process different from the special symbol input process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes command output processing in a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 ms), and in command output processing, the main control CPU 30a executes the order stored in the predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. Control command is output from the general control board 31. The main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers related to the first variation game, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Note that the values of various random numbers related to the first variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired in response to the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 21a can be specified. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 21a when the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition of the first variation game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the first hold determination is negative (if the gaming ball has not entered the first start winning opening 21a), or if the determination result of the first hold storage number determination is negative (first) When the upper limit of the number of pending storages has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the first pending control process.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second start winning opening 22a based on whether or not the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input. Execute the judgment.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative (when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a), the main control CPU 30a sets the second hold storage number to an upper limit number ("4" in this embodiment). The second pending storage number determination is performed to determine whether or not it is smaller than.

  When the determination result of the second pending storage number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit number is not reached), the main control CPU 30a executes a second pending control process. In the second hold control process, the main control CPU 30a executes the following process. The main control CPU 30 a adds “1” to the second pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 30 c. The main control CPU 30a controls the second hold display device 14 so as to display the updated second hold storage number. The main control CPU 30a generates a hold specification command for specifying the second hold storage count after update. The hold designation command is output to the general control board 31 (the general control CPU 31a) in a command output process different from the special symbol input process. The main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers related to the second variation game, and stores the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. In addition, the values of various random numbers related to the second variation game are stored so that the acquisition order acquired in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 22a can be specified. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 22a when the second number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit number, the start condition of the first variation game is satisfied. .

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the second hold determination is negative (if the gaming ball has not entered the second start winning opening 22a), or if the determination result of the second hold storage number determination is negative (second When the upper limit of the number of pending storages has been reached), the main control CPU 30a does not execute the second pending control process.

Next, special symbol start processing will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute the special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game or the variation game is in progress. In the present embodiment, even after the fluctuation game is over, it is determined that the fluctuation game is being executed until a predetermined fluctuation interval time has elapsed. The fluctuation interval time is the time from the end of the fluctuation game to the start of the next fluctuation game being permitted. The main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process when a big hit game is being played or a variation game is being executed. On the other hand, when the big hit game and the fluctuation game are not being executed, the main control CPU 30a specifies the second number of pending storages, and determines whether the second number of pending storages is larger than “0”. When the second pending storage number is “0”, the main control CPU 30 a identifies the first pending storage number, and determines whether the first pending storage number is larger than “0”. When the first number of pending storages is "0", the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. As described above, when the big hit game and the variation game are not being executed, and each pending storage number is “0”, both the execution condition of the first variation game and the execution condition of the second variation game are Each fluctuation game is not executed without being established.

  If the second number of pending storages is greater than “0” (ie, there is a second change game pending execution), the main control CPU 30 a determines that the execution condition of the second change game is satisfied. Then, the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is set to a value indicating that the second variation game is to be executed.

  When the first number of pending storages is larger than “0” (ie, when there is a first variation game pending execution), the main control CPU 30 a determines that the execution condition of the first variation game is satisfied. Then, the special symbol variation processing flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c is set to a value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed.

  When the special symbol variation processing flag is set to a value indicating that the first variation game is to be executed, the main control CPU 30a is the first to be executed according to the acquisition order among random number values related to the first variation game. 1) The random number value related to the variation game is read out from the main control RAM 30c. The random number values related to each variation game include the value of a random number for collision determination, the value of a variation pattern distribution random number, the value of a special symbol distribution random number, the value of a reach determination random number, and the like. The main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the specified first holding storage number, and changes the display content of the first holding display device 13 so as to display the first holding storage number. The main control CPU 30a generates a hold designation command indicating the updated number of first holding memories, and stores the hold designation command in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The hold designation command is output to the central control board 31 in a command output process different from the special symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the read hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is positive (in the case of big hit), the main control CPU 30a is the final stop displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 based on the read value of the special symbol allocation random number read out As a pattern, any one of a plurality of big hit symbols is determined. As a result, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of the jackpot corresponding to the final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the big hit variation patterns based on the read variation pattern distribution random number.

  When the fluctuation pattern and the final stop symbol have been determined, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes relating to the first fluctuation game, such as generating a predetermined control command. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a designates a fluctuation pattern and generates a fluctuation pattern designation command instructing the start of a fluctuation game, and stores the fluctuation pattern designation command in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The variation pattern specification command is a command that can identify the determination result of the big hit determination, and is also a command that can identify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is to be executed. The variation pattern designation command is output to the general control board 31 in a command output process different from the special symbol start process. The control commands including the variation pattern specification command are improved in detail. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the first special symbol display device 11 so as to start variable display of the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a starts measuring the fluctuation time of the first fluctuation game.

  The main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol designation command for specifying the final stop symbol and the type of the big hit, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The special symbol designation command is a command that can specify the determination result of the big hit determination, and is also a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is to be executed. The special symbol designation command is output to the general control board 31 later than the variation pattern designation command in a command output process different from the special symbol start process. Thus, the variation pattern specification command and the special symbol specification command are control commands that are output when the variation game is started, and the special symbol specification command is output after the variation pattern specification command. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a identifies the end of the fluctuation game when the fluctuation time defined in the designated fluctuation pattern has passed, and determines the final stop symbol determined. The display content of the first special symbol display device 11 is controlled to be displayed. The main control CPU 30a instructs the end of the variation game, generates a symbol stop command for displaying the effect pattern in a fixed stop display, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The symbol stop command is a command that can specify which of the first variation game and the second variation game is to be executed. The symbol stop command is output to the general control board 31 in the command output process. As described above, the symbol stop command is a control command that is output when the variation game ends, and can be said to be a control command that can identify the end of the variation game. Further, the variation pattern specification command, the special symbol specification command, and the symbol stop command are generated as control commands related to the same variation game, and are output to the general control board 31.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not the big hit), the main control CPU 30a performs the reach determination to determine whether or not the reach effect is to be executed. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a makes a winning determination based on whether the read random number for reach determination matches the reach determination value.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines a shifted symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop by the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the out-of-reach reach variation patterns based on the read value of the variation pattern allocation random number.

  When the variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as generating a predetermined control command as in the case of the big hit. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines a shifted symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop on the first special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a fluctuation pattern from among outlier fluctuation patterns based on the read value of the fluctuation pattern distribution random number.

  When the variation pattern and the final stop symbol are determined, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the first variation game, such as generating a predetermined control command as in the case of the big hit. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol variation processing flag is set to a value indicating that the second variation game is to be executed, the main control CPU 30a is the earliest to be executed according to the acquisition order among the random number values related to the second variation game. Of the second variation game is read from the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts one from the specified second holding storage number, and changes the display content of the second holding display device 14 so as to display the second holding storage number. The main control CPU 30a generates a hold designation command indicating the updated second hold storage count, and stores the hold designation command in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The hold designation command is output to the central control board 31 in a command output process different from the special symbol start process.

  Hereinafter, although the processing related to the second variation game is executed based on the read random number, the processing is the same as the processing in the first variation game, so the detailed description will be omitted. In the processing relating to the second variation game, the control for the above-mentioned "first variation game" is read as the control for the "second variation game" and the above-mentioned "first special symbol display device 11" is targeted The control is read as control for the “second special symbol display device 12”. By executing such special symbol start processing, the main control CPU 30a preferentially executes the second variation game when both the first variation game and the second variation game are start-pending.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the big hit determination corresponds to a big hit determination unit. Further, the main control CPU 30a that determines a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display devices 11 and 12 as a final decision based on the determination result of the big hit determination corresponds to a special symbol determination unit. Further, the main control CPU 30a that determines the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the fluctuation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination corresponds to the fluctuation time determination unit.

  The main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of big hit game identified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the big hit variation game, and outputs a predetermined control command to the general control board 31 at a predetermined timing. Do.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts an opening time triggered by the start of a big hit game, generates an opening command instructing that the opening time has started, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The opening command is output to the central control board 31 in a command output process different from the main process. Next, after the end of the opening time, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game, generates a round command instructing the start of the round game triggered by the start of each round game, and generates a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. Remember to The round command is output to the central control board 31 in a command output process different from the main process. The main control CPU 30a controls the big winning opening 23a to the open state and the closed state every round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a sets the special winning opening 23a to a predetermined opening mode until the game ball of the upper limit number of ball entry wins, or until a prescribed time predetermined for each round game elapses. Control to the open state.

  When the round game is over, the main control CPU 30a controls the large winning opening 23a to the closed state, and closes the large winning opening 23a until the round interval time determined in advance for each round game has elapsed. maintain. A series of these controls are executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the round game of the prescribed number of rounds ends, the main control CPU 30a starts an ending time, generates an ending command instructing that the ending time has started, and stores the ending command in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The ending command is output to the central control board 31 in a command output process different from this process. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When the big hit game is ended, when the main control CPU 30a gives the positive variation state based on the determined big hit type (the type of the special symbol), the primary probability change flag is assigned the positive variation state Set a value indicating. On the other hand, when the positive control state is not given, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the positive change state is not given to the main probability change flag. When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the value of the main probability change flag.

  When the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of giving the high base state to the main operation number flag based on the type of the big hit. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the main actuation number flag each time the variation game is executed, and resets the value of the main actuation flag when it becomes “0”. The main control CPU 30a generates an operation number specification command specifying the value set in the main operation number flag, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main control RAM 30c. The operation number designation command is output to the central control board 31 in a command output process different from the present process. When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag.

  Next, various processes executed by the central control CPU 31a of the general control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance therewith.

  For example, when receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the fluctuation pattern designation command to the display control board 32 (display control CPU 32a). As described above, the variation pattern designation command output from the central control CPU 31a is also a control command output when the variation game starts, similarly to the variation pattern designation command input to the general control CPU 31a, It is a command that can specify the determination result of the jackpot determination and the determination result of the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the fluctuation game.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command, the fixed stop display is displayed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command. Determine the symbol combination by the effect pattern to be let.

  That is, when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is the big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the big hit. When the designated final stop symbol is an out symbol, when the outreach reach fluctuation pattern is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination (for example, [767]) of the offset including the symbol combination of reach. When the designated final stop symbol is an out symbol, the overall control CPU 31a determines an out symbol combination (for example, [766]) which does not include the reach symbol combination when the outlier variation pattern is designated. In addition, in this embodiment, although a predetermined symbol combination ([123] in the present embodiment) is not determined as a symbol combination of out of reach that does not include a symbol combination of reach, there is no problem even if it is determined. In the present embodiment, based on the control command from the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a that determines the multi-row effect symbols to be displayed on the effect display device 16 in a fixed stop display corresponds to the effect symbol determination unit.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31 a generates a rendering symbol designating command for designating each of the symbol combinations to be displayed as a fixed stop and outputs the command to the display control board 32. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a designates, after the variation pattern designating command, a left rendering symbol designating command for designating a rendering symbol in the left row to be decidedly stopped and displaying, and a rendering symbol in the right row to be decidedly stopped. The right effect symbol specification command and the middle effect symbol specification command for specifying the effect pattern in the middle row to be displayed as a fixed stop will be output in order. As described above, each effect symbol designation command is a control command that is output when the variation game starts, and it is possible to specify the determination result of the effect symbols to be displayed on the fixed stop display and the determination result of the big hit determination from the combination thereof. It is a command.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern specification command is input, the overall control CPU 31a performs the decoration lamp LA and the decoration lamp LA so as to execute the effect accompanying the fluctuation game (render symbol fluctuation game) based on the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. Control the speaker SP.

  Thereafter, when the symbol control command is input, the central control CPU 31a outputs the symbol control command to the display control board 32. As described above, the symbol stop command output from the central control CPU 31a is a control command output when the variation game ends, similarly to the symbol stop command input to the central control CPU 31a, and the variation game It can be said that the control command can identify the end of the command. In addition, the fluctuation pattern specification command, the effect pattern specification command, and the symbol stop command are control commands related to the same fluctuation game, and are also commands capable of specifying which of the first fluctuation game and the second fluctuation game is to be executed. .

  In addition, after inputting the symbol stop command, the central control CPU 31a does not input the fluctuation pattern designating command after the predetermined fluctuation interval time has elapsed, the demonstration effect command for executing the demonstration effect is outputted. Output to the display control board 32. In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is an effect that is executed when the execution of the fluctuation game is finished but the next fluctuation game is not executed. As described above, the demonstration effect command is a control command that is output when execution of the next variation game is not suspended when execution of the variation game ends, and control that can identify that the variation game is not executed It can be said that it is a command. The demonstration effect command is also a control command that can specify the execution of the demonstration effect when the variation game is not executed.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the general control CPU 31a outputs the opening command to the display control board 32 when the opening command is input in the big hit game. When receiving a round command in the big hit game, the central control CPU 31a outputs the round command to the display control board 32. When receiving the ending command in the big hit game, the central control CPU 31a outputs the ending command to the display control board 32.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the CPU for general control 31a is given the positive variation state to the sub probability variation flag when the positive variation state is given based on the big hit symbol after the termination of the big hit game. Set a value indicating. On the other hand, when the positive control state is not given, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the positive change state is not given to the sub probability change flag.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the high base state is given to the sub operation flag after the end of the big hit game, and Set the number of operations to the value. The central control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub actuation frequency flag based on the value designated by the actuation frequency designation command. When the value of the sub actuation frequency flag becomes “0”, the overall control CPU 31a deletes the value indicating that the high base state is given from the sub actuation flag.

  Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the general control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing, the display control CPU 32a executes various processes in accordance therewith.

  For example, when the variation control command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the effect display device 16 so as to execute the effect pattern variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. After that, when the symbol control command is input, the display control CPU 32a terminates the effect accompanying the fluctuation game and causes the effect display device 16 to display the symbol combination of the effect symbols designated by each effect symbol designation command. When the demonstration control instruction command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the demonstration display to be executed by displaying a demonstration image on the demonstration display device 16.

  In addition, when the display control CPU 32 a receives an opening command, the display control CPU 32 a causes the opening display to be displayed on the effect display device 16 to control the opening effect. When the round control command is input, the display control CPU 32 a performs control to execute a round effect by displaying a round effect image on the effect display device 16. When the ending control command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the ending display to be executed by displaying the ending image on the effect display device 16.

  In the present embodiment, in the overall control CPU 31a, among the control commands from the main control CPU 30a, it is determined whether or not there is an error (communication error) in the input of the variation pattern designation command, the special symbol designation command and the symbol stop command. It can be determined. Also, in the display control CPU 32a, as in the general control CPU 31a, among the control commands from the general control CPU 31a, is there an error in the input of the variation pattern specification command, each effect symbol specification command, and the symbol stop command? It can be determined whether or not. Then, when it is determined that an error has occurred, notification of the error will be performed.

Errors in the input of these control commands include cases where no control command is input, and cases where data designated by the control command is garbled.
Data corruption will be described by giving a specific example of the control command.

  The variation pattern specification command is composed of 2 bytes of data. In the upper byte of the variation pattern specification command, it is specified whether it is a command related to the variation pattern of the first variation game or a command related to the variation pattern of the second variation game. Further, in the upper byte of the variation pattern specification command, it is specified whether it is a command related to a big hit variation pattern or a command related to a variation pattern that does not become a big hit (a outreach reach variation pattern or a out variation pattern). In the lower byte of the variation pattern specification command, the type of variation pattern is specified.

  As a specific example, 80H00H to 80H2AH, 81H00H to 81H22H, 88H00H to 80H2AH, 89H00H to 81H22H are assigned as fluctuation pattern designation commands. When the upper byte of the fluctuation pattern designation command is 80H, a fluctuation pattern which is not a big hit in the first fluctuation game is assigned. If the upper byte of the variation pattern specification command is 81H, it is a first variation game and a big hit variation pattern is assigned. When the upper byte of the fluctuation pattern designation command is 88H, a fluctuation pattern which is not a big hit in the second fluctuation game is assigned. If the upper byte of the variation pattern specification command is 89H, it is a second variation game and a big hit variation pattern is assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol designation command, the symbol stop command, and each effect symbol designation command are also composed of 2-byte data, similarly to the variation pattern designation command.

  In the upper byte of the special symbol specification command, it is specified whether it is a command regarding a special symbol of the first variation game or a command regarding a special symbol of the second variation game, and in the lower byte, the type of special symbol is designated ing. As a specific example, when the upper byte of the special symbol designation command is 86H, the second symbol is assigned when the special symbol of the first variation game is assigned and the upper byte of the special symbol designation command is 87H. Special symbols of the game are assigned. Also, in the lower byte of the special symbol designation command, data that can identify whether it is a big hit symbol is assigned.

  In the upper byte of each effect symbol specification command, it is specified whether it is a command related to the effect symbol of the first change game or a command related to the effect symbol of the second change game, or which row is a command related to the effect symbol There is. In the lower byte of each effect symbol specification command, the type of effect symbols in each column is specified. As a specific example, when the upper byte of the effect symbol designation command is 90H, the effect symbols in the left row of the first variation game are assigned. When the upper byte of the effect symbol designation command is 91H, the effect symbols in the right row of the first variation game are assigned. When the upper byte of the effect symbol designation command is 92H, the effect symbols in the middle row of the first variation game are assigned. When the upper byte of the effect symbol designation command is 93H, the effect symbols in the left row of the second variation game are assigned. When the upper byte of the effect symbol designation command is 94H, the effect symbols in the right row of the second variation game are assigned. When the upper byte of the effect symbol designation command is 95H, the effect symbols in the middle row of the second variation game are assigned.

  In the upper byte of the symbol stop command, it is specified whether it is a command related to the first variation game or a command related to the second variation game. In the lower byte of the symbol stop command, 00H is assigned. As a specific example, when the upper byte of the symbol stop command is 8EH, it is possible to specify that there is a command related to the first variation game, and when the upper byte of the symbol stop command is 8FH, the second variation game It can be specified that there is a command related to.

  As described above, when each control command (particularly, the upper byte) is converted to data due to noise or the like, it may differ depending on whether it is the control command for the first variation game or the control command for the second variation game. The judgment result of the judgment may be different. From such a point of view, in the present embodiment, various controls are performed such that error determination and error notification can be performed by detecting data corruption.

  For example, when an abnormal magnetic force or an electromagnetic wave is detected due to an illegal act (so-called "Goto action") using a magnet or a radio wave, it is conceivable to interrupt the progress of the fluctuation game. If an error occurs in the input, it is considered that the main control CPU 30a operates normally. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the error notification is performed while smoothly advancing the change game and the effect pattern change game without interrupting the progress of the change game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an example of an image displayed on the effect display device 16 when notification of an error is performed will be described. Here, specific examples will be given for both cases where it is not determined to be an error and cases where it is determined to be an error.

  As shown to Fig.3 (a), the production | presentation pattern is displayed on decision stop. When it is determined that the error is not triggered by the start of the fluctuation game, as shown in FIG. 3B, the fluctuation display of the rendering symbols in a plurality of lines is started so that the fluctuation speed becomes faster in order. And fluctuation speed becomes quick in order, and as shown in FIG.3 (c), the production | presentation pattern of multiple rows is fluctuated and displayed at high speed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3 (d), the variation speed of the rendering symbols in the left row becomes slower in order, and the rendering symbols in the left row are temporarily stopped and displayed. When the effect pattern is temporarily displayed in a stopped state, the effect pattern is displayed in a sway fluctuation state. Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (e), the variation speed of the rendering symbols in the right row becomes slower in order, and after the rendering symbols in the right row are temporarily displayed, as shown in FIG. 3 (f), the middle row The variation speed of the effect pattern in the order becomes slower, the effect pattern in the middle row is temporarily displayed, and the change game is ended.

  Accordingly, when it is determined that the game is not an error, the variation display of the representation symbol is started while the variation pattern of the representation symbol is sequentially accelerated to a predetermined velocity, triggered by the start of the variation game, and the representation is performed by the end of the variation game While the variation speed of the symbol is sequentially delayed from the predetermined speed, the effect pattern is stopped at the end of the variation game. Hereinafter, such a variation pattern of the effect pattern is referred to as a normal variation pattern.

  Next, when it is determined that an error is triggered by the start of the fluctuation game, as shown in FIG. Be done.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3 (h), the rendering patterns of the plurality of rows are variably displayed at high speed without the variation speed of the rendering symbols of the plurality of rows becoming slower in order. Then, an effect image of "communication error" is displayed without displaying a plurality of lines of effect symbols, and the variation game is ended.

  By this, when it is determined that it is an error, at the start of the variation game, the variation display of the representation symbol is started at a predetermined speed without sequentially accelerating the variation velocity of the representation symbol, and by the end of the variation game The rendering symbol is variably displayed by continuing the predetermined speed without sequentially reducing the variation velocity of the rendering symbol. Hereinafter, such a variation pattern of the effect pattern is referred to as a high-speed variation pattern.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (i), when the next variation game is started, the rendering symbols of a plurality of rows are displayed as a fixed stop as a prescribed symbol combination (in this embodiment [123]), and variation When it is determined not to be an error triggered by the start of the game, as shown in FIG. 3 (j), the variable display of the rendering symbols in a plurality of lines is started so that the fluctuation speed becomes faster in order.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, an overall command consistency determination process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described. The integrated command consistency determination process is a process for determining whether or not the control command from the main control CPU 30 a is an error, such as the alignment of the control command. The central control CPU 31a is configured to execute this process when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined conditions include a first execution condition and a second execution condition that can be established during the same variation game period. The first execution condition is a time when a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command are input, or one of a variation pattern designation command and a special symbol designation command is input (predetermined time in the present embodiment). 10 ms) has elapsed. The second execution condition is satisfied when the symbol stop command is input.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a command to be compared has been input (step S101). In the present embodiment, as the command to be compared, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the variation pattern specification command and the special symbol specification command related to the same fluctuation game correspond, and the second execution condition is satisfied. The same variation pattern designating command, special symbol designating command and symbol stopping command regarding the same variation game correspond. That is, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the general control CPU 31a determines whether the variation pattern specification command and the special symbol specification command are input, and when the second execution condition is satisfied, the general control CPU 31a determines It will be determined whether the fluctuation pattern designation command, the special symbol designation command and the symbol stop command have been input. In the present embodiment, when the symbol stop command is not input, the second execution condition is not satisfied. For this reason, when the second execution condition is satisfied, the overall control CPU 31a substantially determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command are input. If the determination result is negative (if the command to be compared is not input), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S104.

  If the determination result is affirmative (if the command to be compared is input), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation game designated by the command to be compared matches (step S102). . That is, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol designation command are a control command regarding the first variation game or a control command regarding the second variation game. It will be determined whether or not they match. On the other hand, when the second execution condition is satisfied, the overall control CPU 31a is a control command related to the first variation game or the second variation game with all the variation pattern designation command, the special symbol designation command and the symbol stop command. It is determined whether or not the control commands match. If the determination result is negative (if the variation game designated by the command to be compared does not match), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S104. As described above, the overall control CPU 31a determines that an error occurs when the control command for the same variation game is different from the control command for the first variation game or the control command for the second variation game. .

  If the determination result is affirmative (if the variation game designated by the command to be compared matches), the overall control CPU 31a matches the determination result of the jackpot determination designated by the command to be compared It is determined whether or not it is (step S103). That is, when the first execution condition is satisfied, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the determination result of the big hit determination matches between the variation pattern specification command and the special symbol specification command. In the present embodiment, when the second execution condition is satisfied, the symbol stop command is a command that can not specify the determination result of the big hit determination, so the error determination is not performed and the big hit specified by the command to be compared It will be determined that the determination results match. If the determination result is negative (if the designated big hit determination results do not match), the overall control CPU 31a proceeds to step S104. As described above, the overall control CPU 31a determines that an error occurs when the determination results of the jackpot determination specified by the control commands related to the same variation game are different. If the determination result is affirmative (if the big hit determination results specified by the commands to be compared match), the overall control CPU 31a determines that there is no error, and terminates the overall command consistency determination process.

  Then, in step S104, the overall control CPU 31a determines that there is an error, generates an error command, outputs an error command to the display control board 32, and ends the overall command consistency determination process. As described above, the overall control CPU 31a that determines whether or not there is an error corresponds to an error determination unit.

  Next, the display command consistency determination process executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described with reference to FIG. The display command consistency determination process is a process for determining whether or not there is an error in the control command from the central control CPU 31 a, such as the consistency of the control command. The display control CPU 32a is configured to execute this process when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the predetermined conditions include the third execution condition and the fourth execution condition that can be established during the same variation game period. The third execution condition is satisfied when a specified time (about 66.7 ms in this embodiment, four frames) elapses after any one of the variation pattern specification command and each of the effect pattern specification commands is input. That is, the display control CPU 32a executes the display command consistency determination process when the specified time has elapsed since the input of the variation pattern specification command, and determines whether the input of the control command is an error. The fourth execution condition is satisfied when a specified time (about 16.7 ms in this embodiment, one frame worth) has elapsed since the symbol stop command is input.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the display control CPU 32a determines whether a command to be compared has been input (step S201). In the present embodiment, as the command to be compared, when the third execution condition is satisfied, the variation pattern specification command and each effect pattern specification command related to the same fluctuation game correspond, and the fourth execution condition is satisfied. At the same time, a variation pattern specification command, each effect pattern specification command, and a symbol stop command related to the same variation game correspond. That is, when the third execution condition is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a determines whether the variation pattern specification command and each effect pattern specification command are input, and when the fourth execution condition is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a. In this case, it is determined whether the fluctuation pattern designation command, each of the rendering symbol designation commands, and the symbol stop command are input. In the present embodiment, when the symbol stop command is not input, the fourth execution condition is not satisfied. Therefore, when the fourth execution condition is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a substantially determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command and each of the rendering symbol designation commands are input. If the determination result is negative (if the command to be compared is not input), the display control CPU 32a proceeds to step S205.

  If the determination result is affirmative (if the command to be compared is input), the display control CPU 32a determines whether an error command is input (step S202). If the determination result is affirmative (if an error command is input), the display control CPU 32a proceeds to step S205.

  If the determination result is negative (if the error command is not input), the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not the variation game designated by the command to be compared matches (step S203). That is, when the third execution condition is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a is a control command related to the first change game or a control command related to the second change game in all of the change pattern specification command and each effect pattern specification command. It will be determined whether there is a match or not. In the present embodiment, when the fourth execution condition is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a does not perform the error determination, and determines that the variation game designated by the command to be compared matches. If the determination result is negative (if the variation game designated by the command to be compared does not match), the display control CPU 32a proceeds to step S205. As described above, the display control CPU 32a determines that an error occurs when the control command for the same fluctuation game is different from the control command for the first fluctuation game or the control command for the second fluctuation game. .

  If the determination result is affirmative (if the variation game designated by the command to be compared matches), the display control CPU 32a determines whether the jackpot determination result designated by the command to be compared matches. Is determined (step S204). That is, when the third execution condition is satisfied, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not the big hit determination result matches between the variation pattern specification command and each of the rendering pattern specification commands. In particular, the display control CPU 32a determines that the symbol combinations for the big hit are the same when the types of effect symbols to be specified are the same for each effect symbol designation command, and the types of effect symbols to be specified are not the same. , It will be determined that it is a symbol combination of off. In the present embodiment, when the fourth execution condition is satisfied, the symbol stop command is a command that can not identify the big hit determination result, so the error determination is not performed and the big hit determination result specified by the command to be compared Would be determined as matching. If the determination result is negative (if the specified big hit determination results do not match), the display control CPU 32a proceeds to step S205. As described above, the overall control CPU 31a determines that an error occurs when the determination results of the jackpot determination specified by the control commands related to the same variation game are different. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a is a control command that can identify that a variation pattern designation command related to the same variation game is a big hit, and each of the effect symbol designation commands is a combination of symbols of a large number of production symbols being a big hit If it is a control command that can be specified otherwise, it is judged as an error. Further, the display control CPU 32a is a control command that can identify that the variation pattern designation command related to the same variation game does not become a big hit, and each of the rendering symbol designation commands is a combination of symbols of a plurality of columns of rendering symbols being a big hit If it is a control command that can be identified, it is determined as an error. If the determination result is affirmative (if the big hit determination results specified by the commands to be compared match), the display control CPU 32a determines that there is no error, and ends the display command consistency determination process.

  Then, in step S205, the display control CPU 32a determines that there is an error, stores information indicating the error in a predetermined area of the display control RAM 32c, and ends the display command consistency determination process. As described above, the display control CPU 32a that determines whether or not there is an error corresponds to the error determination unit.

  Then, in a process different from the display command consistency determination process, the display control CPU 32a responds to the error command (judgment result of the overall command consistency judgment process) from the general control CPU 31a or the judgment result of the display command consistency judgment process. , An error will be notified. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a performs control of causing the effect display device 16 to notify of predetermined information, but in particular, when it is determined that an error occurs, it causes error information on an error to be notified ( Error notification will be performed). As described above, the display control CPU 32a that notifies of an error corresponds to the notification control unit.

  Specifically, after a predetermined time (about 16.7 ms, for one frame) has elapsed since the display command consistency determination process based on the satisfaction of the third execution condition or the fourth execution condition, the display control CPU 32 a An error notification process regarding error notification is executed.

  In the error notification process after the completion of the display command consistency determination process due to the satisfaction of the third execution condition, the variation pattern specification command is input, but when it is determined that an error occurs, the display control CPU 32a performs high-speed variation mode. The variable display of the production design of multiple lines is started. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is not input and it is determined that an error occurs, the display control CPU 32a does not start the fluctuation display of the rendering patterns in a plurality of columns.

  In the error notification process after the completion of the display command consistency determination process due to the satisfaction of the fourth execution condition, when it is determined that each display command consistency determination process is an error, the display control CPU 32a triggers an input of a symbol stop command. While changing the production | presentation pattern of two or more lines made to carry out fixed stop display to a predetermined | prescribed symbol combination, an error image is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol stop command is not input, the display command consistency determination process based on the satisfaction of the fourth execution condition is not executed. In this case, when there is an error in the display command matching determination process due to the establishment of the third execution condition, the display control CPU 32a is triggered by the input of the demonstration effect command, and symbol combinations for defining multiple lines of effect symbols to be displayed for fixed stop display Change to and display an error image.

  As described above, the display control CPU 32a changes the effect pattern to be derived by the effect display device 16 from the symbol combination of the effect symbols designated by each effect symbol designating command to the specified symbol combination. The display control CPU 32a that executes such processing corresponds to a rendering symbol changing unit.

  Then, when the error image is displayed, the display control CPU 32a terminates the display of the error image in response to the input of the next control command. In the present embodiment, as the next control command, a demonstration effect command, an opening command, and a fluctuation pattern designation command in the next fluctuation game correspond. Specifically, when the error image is displayed triggered by the input of the symbol stop command, the display of the error image is ended based on the input of the demonstration effect command, the opening command, and the fluctuation pattern designation command in the next fluctuation game. Do. On the other hand, when the error image is displayed triggered by the input of the demonstration effect command, the display of the error image is ended based on the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command in the next fluctuation game.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that an error occurs, the display control CPU 32a does not display an error image when the symbol stop command and the demonstration effect command are not input. In this case, when the fluctuation pattern designating command in the next fluctuation game is input, the display control CPU 32a changes the rendering patterns of the plurality of columns to be displayed for fixed stop to the specified symbol combination, and controls the next fluctuation game. It will be done. When an opening command is input, the display control CPU 32a changes control symbols of a plurality of lines to be displayed on a fixed stop to a specified symbol combination and performs control related to the opening effect.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the error determination for the control command in the central control CPU 31a will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control commands input from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a include a variation pattern specification command MC1, a special symbol specification command MC2, and a symbol stop command MC3. .

  As shown in FIG. 6B, whether or not there is an error in the input of each control command, the type of error is determined, and an error command is generated. Here, an error command generated according to a command pattern for each control command input will be specifically described.

  The command pattern CP00 is a pattern when each control command MC1 to MC3 is input and it is determined in the integrated command consistency determination process shown in FIG. 4 that each control command MC1 to MC3 is not an error. In this case, an error command is not generated triggered by the start of the change game (indicated as "start" in the drawing) and the end of the change game (indicated as "end" in the drawing).

  Command pattern CP01 is an integrated command consistency determination process shown in FIG. 4 as compared with command pattern CP00, and the combination of variation pattern designation command MC1 and special symbol designation command MC2 and the combination of control commands MC1 to MC3 are errors. It is a pattern when it is determined that Command pattern CP02 does not receive special symbol designating command MC2 in comparison with command pattern CP00, and in the integrated command consistency determination process shown in FIG. 4, a combination of variation pattern designating command MC1 and special symbol designating command MC2, It is a pattern when it is determined that a combination of control commands MC1 to MC3 is an error. In these cases, the error command EC1 is generated at the start of the variation game, and the error command EC3 is generated at the end of the variation game.

  Command pattern CP03 does not receive fluctuation pattern designation command MC1 compared to command pattern CP00, and in the integrated command consistency determination process shown in FIG. 4, a combination of fluctuation pattern designation command MC1 and special symbol designation command MC2, It is a pattern when it is determined that a combination of control commands MC1 to MC3 is an error. In this case, an error command EC2 is generated triggered by the start of the change game, and an error command EC3 is generated triggered by the end of the change game.

  The command pattern CP04 is a pattern when it is determined that the combination of the control commands MC1 to MC3 is an error in the integrated command consistency determination process shown in FIG. 4 as compared with the command pattern CP00. In this case, an error command is not generated at the start of the change game, and an error command EC3 is generated at the end of the change game.

  The error command EC1 is an error command in the case where the fluctuation pattern designation command has been input, but it is determined that an error is triggered by the start of the fluctuation game. The error command EC2 is an error command in the case where it is determined that an error occurs at the start of the fluctuation game without the fluctuation pattern designation command being input. The error command EC3 is an error command when it is determined that the symbol stop command is an error at the end of the variation game.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the error determination for the control command in the display control CPU 32a will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the main control commands input from the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a include a fluctuation pattern designation command SC1, a left effect symbol designation command SC2, and a right effect symbol designation command SC3. There is a middle effect pattern specification command SC4, a pattern stop command SC5, and a demonstration effect command SC6.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the type of error is determined as to whether or not there is an error in the input of each control command, and the processing content is executed. Here, the processing contents according to the command pattern for the input of each control command will be specifically described.

  The command pattern CP10 is a pattern when each control command SC1 to SC6 is input and it is determined in the display command consistency determination process shown in FIG. 5 that each control command SC1 to SC5 is not an error. In this case, the processing content SN11 is executed as the processing content during execution of the fluctuation game (during the period, indicated as "in game" in the drawing), and processing after the end of the fluctuation game (indicated as "end" in the drawing) The processing content SN21 is to be executed as the content.

  The command pattern CP11 is a pattern when the symbol stop command SC5 is not input as compared with the command pattern CP10. In this case, the process content SN11 is executed as the process content under execution of the change game, and the process content SN22 is executed as the process content after the end of the change game.

  When the command pattern CP12 is compared with the command pattern CP10, it is determined that the combination of the variation pattern designating command SC1 and each of the rendering pattern designating commands SC2 to SC4 is an error in the display command consistency determination process shown in FIG. It is a pattern of In the command pattern CP13, at least one of the rendering pattern designation commands SC2 to SC4 is not input as compared with the command pattern CP10, and the variation pattern designation command SC1 and the effects are displayed in the display command matching determination process shown in FIG. It is a pattern when it is determined that the combination of the symbol designation commands SC2 to SC4 is an error. In these cases, the processing content SN12 is executed as the processing content in execution of the variation game, and the processing content SN23 is executed as the processing content after the termination of the variation game.

  The command pattern CP14 is a pattern when the symbol stop command SC5 is not input as compared with the command pattern CP12. The command pattern CP15 is a pattern when the symbol stop command SC5 is not input as compared with the command pattern CP13. In these cases, the process content SN12 is executed as the process content in execution of the change game, and the process content SN24 is executed as the process content after the end of the change game.

  Command pattern CP16 does not receive fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 as compared with command pattern CP12, and is a combination of fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 and each of the effect pattern designation commands SC2 to SC4 in the display command matching determination process shown in FIG. Is a pattern when it is determined that the error is an error. Command pattern CP17 does not receive fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 as compared with command pattern CP13, and is a combination of fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 and each of the rendering pattern designation commands SC2 to SC4 in the display command matching determination process shown in FIG. Is a pattern when it is determined that the error is an error. In these cases, the processing content SN13 is executed as the processing content in execution of the variation game, and the processing content SN23 is executed as the processing content after the termination of the variation game.

  Command pattern CP18 does not receive fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 as compared with command pattern CP14, and is a combination of fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 and each of the effect pattern designation commands SC2 to SC4 in the display command matching determination process shown in FIG. Is a pattern when it is determined that the error is an error. Command pattern CP19 does not receive fluctuation pattern designating command SC1 compared to command pattern CP15, and is a combination of fluctuation pattern designating command SC1 and each of the rendering pattern designating commands SC2 to SC4 in the display command matching determination process shown in FIG. Is a pattern when it is determined that the error is an error. In these cases, the process content SN13 is executed as the process content in execution of the change game, and the process content SN24 is executed as the process content after the end of the change game.

  In the present embodiment, when the error command EC1 is input, the processing content SN12 is executed as the processing content under execution of the variation game, and when the error command EC2 is input, the processing content during execution of the variation game is The processing content SN13 is to be executed. When the symbol stop command is input and the error command EC3 is input, the processing content SN23 is executed as the processing content after the end of the variation game. When the error command EC3 is input without the symbol stop command being input, the processing content SN24 is executed as the processing content after the end of the variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, in the process content SN11, the display control CPU 32a receives a fluctuation pattern designation command and is in execution of the fluctuation game for a predetermined time (about 83.3 ms in this embodiment). After 5 frames have passed, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the normal fluctuation mode. In the normal fluctuation mode, when the fluctuation game starts, the fluctuation display of the production design is started while the fluctuation speed of the production design is sequentially accelerated to a predetermined speed, and the fluctuation speed of the production design is changed from the predetermined speed by the end of the fluctuation game. It is an aspect which makes it slow in order.

  In the process content SN12, the display control CPU 32a changes the display of the effect pattern in the high-speed fluctuation mode after a predetermined time has elapsed since the fluctuation pattern designation command is input and the fluctuation game is being executed. In the high-speed fluctuation mode, the fluctuation display of the production design is started at a predetermined speed without sequentially accelerating the fluctuation speed of the production design triggered by the start of the fluctuation game, and the fluctuation speed of the production design is sequentially delayed until the end of the fluctuation game. This is an aspect in which the effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner without continuing the predetermined speed.

  In the processing content SN13, the display control CPU 32a does not display the effect design, even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the fluctuation game is being executed, since the fluctuation pattern designation command is not input.

  In the process content SN21, when the symbol stop command is input and the variation game is ended, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect symbol to be displayed as a fixed stop (in the drawing, it is shown as "a normal stop mode"). That is, the normal stop mode is a mode in which the effect symbols of a plurality of lines designated by each effect symbol designating command are fixedly stopped and displayed, triggered by the end of the variation game.

  In the processing content SN22, since the symbol stop command is not input, the display control CPU 32a causes the display of the plural lines of rendering symbols to be continuously stopped and displayed, even when the variation game is ended. Then, the display control CPU 32a causes the display of the rendering pattern to be determined and stopped in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 of the next fluctuation game, the demonstration effect command SC6 and the like.

  In the processing content SN23, the display control CPU 32a determines the effect design to be derived by the effect display device 16 as a specified symbol combination. Then, the display control CPU 32a causes the input of the symbol stop command SC5 as a trigger to cause the effect display device 16 not to display the effect pattern and causes the error image to be displayed. Subsequently, the display control CPU 32a erases the error image in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 or the demonstration effect command SC6 of the next fluctuation game. In this case, the display control CPU 32a starts fluctuating display of the effect symbols from the specified symbol combination, triggered by the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 of the next fluctuation game. Note that, in the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a erases an error image in response to the input of the opening command as well as the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 of the next fluctuation game and the demonstration effect command SC6.

  In the processing content SN24, the display control CPU 32a determines the effect design to be derived by the effect display device 16 as a specified symbol combination. Then, since the symbol stop command SC5 is not input, the display control CPU 32a causes the input of the demonstration effect command SC6 as a trigger to hide the effect pattern on the effect display device 16 and display an error image. Subsequently, the display control CPU 32a erases the error image in response to the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 or the like of the next fluctuation game. In this case, the display control CPU 32a starts fluctuating display of the effect symbols from the specified symbol combination, triggered by the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 of the next fluctuation game. Note that, in the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a erases the error image as a trigger for the input of the opening command as well as the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 of the next fluctuation game. On the other hand, when the demonstration control command SC6 is not input either, the display control CPU 32a does not display an error image and is triggered by the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 of the next fluctuation game to produce the effect accompanying the next fluctuation game. Start the fluctuation display of the symbol. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a causes the opening image to be displayed in response to the input of the opening command as well as the fluctuation pattern designation command SC1 of the next fluctuation game.

  As described above, when it is determined that the display control CPU 32a is in error, when the symbol stop command is input, the display control CPU 32a performs control to cause an error notification to be triggered by the input of the symbol stop command. On the other hand, when the demonstration effect command is input without the symbol stop command being input, the display control CPU 32a performs control to cause an error notification to be triggered by the input of the demonstration effect command. In addition, when the error notification is performed, the display control CPU 32a performs control to end the error notification when the fluctuation pattern designation command or the like is input.

  Further, when it is determined that an error occurs, during the execution of the change game, the effect design is changed and displayed in a mode different from the case where it is not determined as an error, and after the end of the change game, the effect pattern is not displayed. An error image different from the display of the effect pattern is displayed. In the present embodiment, the error notification during the change game (from the start to the end of the change game) corresponds to the first notification. In addition, the error notification (triggered by the end of the fluctuation game) after the end of the fluctuation game corresponds to the second notification.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the display control CPU 32 a and control timing triggered by the start of the variation game will be described. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a performs display control based on image data every predetermined period (1/60 s) in order to cause the effect display device 16 to display the effect image. Therefore, assuming that the predetermined cycle is one frame (about 16.7 seconds), control timing by the display control CPU 32a will be described on the basis of the number of frames.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input, the start of the fluctuation game can be identified. In this case, after the variation game is started, each effect symbol designation command and error command EC1, EC2 are input. From the fifth frame after the variation game is started, display command matching determination processing (shown as “matching determination” in the drawing) of the variation pattern specification command and each of the rendering pattern specification commands is executed. In the present embodiment, when each control command is not input until 4 frames of time have elapsed since the start of the variation game, the display control CPU 32a does not receive each control command. It is determined that From the sixth frame after the variation game is started, variation display of the effect pattern is started (indicated as "variation start" in the figure).

  As described above, the display command matching determination process is executed after a sufficient time (time for four frames) has elapsed since the input of the variation pattern designation command, and thereafter (after the time for one frame has elapsed), the effect pattern Will be started.

Here, the control timing by the display control CPU 32 a will be described for each of the determined processing contents with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11.
As shown in FIG. 9A, when the processing contents SN11 and SN21 are executed, the variation game is started at the timing indicated by a reference T21. Then, at a timing indicated by a symbol T22, when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation game, the variation speed increases in order, and at a timing indicated by a symbol T23, effects of each row are adjusted so that the variation speed becomes a predetermined velocity V1. The symbol is displayed fluctuatingly. Then, the left-row representation symbols are variably displayed such that the variation speed is sequentially delayed from the timing shown by the code T24, and the left-row representation symbols are temporarily displayed (indicated by a small mountain in the figure). Next, the rendering symbols in the right row are variably displayed such that the variation speed is sequentially delayed from the timing shown by the code T25, and the rendering symbols in the right row are temporarily displayed. Next, the middle-stage rendering symbol is variably displayed so that the fluctuation speed becomes slower in order from the timing shown by the symbol T26, and the middle-row rendering symbol is paused displayed at the timing shown by the symbol T27. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference T28, when the variation game is over, a symbol stop command is input, and the effect symbols of each row are displayed in a fixed stop. Subsequently, when the fluctuation interval time (indicated as “I” in the figure) elapses, the next fluctuation game may be started, and a predetermined time has elapsed after the next fluctuation game is started at the timing indicated by the code T30. When has passed, the variable display of the effect pattern of each row is started.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the process contents SN11 and SN22 are executed, the variation game is ended at the timing indicated by a reference T28, as compared with the case where the process contents SN11 and SN21 are executed. The symbol stop command is not input. For this reason, even after the timing shown by the code T28, the effect symbols of each row are continuously displayed temporarily. Then, when the fluctuation interval time has elapsed, the next fluctuation game may be started, and the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command is used as a trigger, and the rendering symbols of each row are displayed in a fixed stop.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the process contents SN12 and SN23 are executed, the variation game is started at the timing indicated by the code T22 as compared with the case where the process contents SN11 and SN21 are executed. When a predetermined time has passed, the fluctuation speed does not increase in order, and the effect pattern of each row is fluctuated and displayed so that the fluctuation speed becomes the predetermined speed V1. In addition, the fluctuation speed does not sequentially decrease from the timing shown by the symbols T24 to T27, and the fluctuation speed continues to be the predetermined speed V1, and the effect pattern of each row is variably displayed. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference T28, when the variation game is over, the symbol stop command is input, and the effect symbols of each row being variably displayed at the predetermined speed V1 are not displayed. Also, an error image is continuously displayed from the timing shown by code T28 when the fluctuation game is over until the timing shown by code T29 when the next fluctuation game is started, and the code T29 is continued. The error image is erased at the timing shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the process contents SN12 and SN24 are executed, the variation game is ended at the timing shown by the code T28, as compared with the case where the process contents SN12 and SN23 are executed. The symbol stop command is not input. For this reason, even after the timing shown by the code T28, the rendering symbols of each row are continuously displayed at a predetermined speed V1 in a fluctuating manner. Then, even if the fluctuation interval time has passed, the next fluctuation game may not be started, and the input of the demonstration effect command is used as a trigger to hide the effect pattern of each column being variably displayed at the predetermined speed V1. . Also, an error image is continuously displayed from the timing shown by code T29 where the next fluctuation game is not executed after the fluctuation interval time has elapsed to the timing shown by code T31 when the next fluctuation game is started, The error image is erased at the timing indicated by reference numeral T31.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, when the process contents SN13 and SN23 are executed, the variation game is started at the timing indicated by the code T22 as compared with the case where the process contents SN12 and SN23 are executed. The variation pattern specification command is not input even if the predetermined time has elapsed. For this reason, the presentation symbols of each column are displayed in a fixed stop continuously without being displayed in a variable manner. Then, at the timing indicated by the reference T28, when the variation game is over, a symbol stop command is input, and the effect symbols of each row displayed for a fixed stop are not displayed, and an error image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, when the process contents SN13 and SN24 are executed, the variation game is started at the timing indicated by the code T22 as compared with the case where the process contents SN13 and SN23 are executed. The variation pattern specification command is not input even if the predetermined time has elapsed. For this reason, the presentation symbols of each column are displayed in a fixed stop continuously without being displayed in a variable manner. Then, at the timing indicated by the symbol T29, the variation interval time elapses, the demonstration effect command is input, and the effect pattern of each row displayed for a fixed stop is not displayed, and an error image is displayed.

  Thus, in accordance with the control command from the central control CPU 31a and the control of the display control CPU 32a, the effect display device 16 variably displays the effect pattern during the period of the fluctuation game. In particular, when it is not determined to be an error, in the effect display device 16, the effect pattern is normally displayed in a fluctuating manner in response to the start of the fluctuation game, and the effect symbol is displayed in a definite stop when the fluctuation game is over. Ru. On the other hand, when it is determined to be an error, in the effect display device 16, the effect pattern is variably displayed in the high-speed fluctuation mode triggered by the start of the fluctuation game, triggered by the end of the fluctuation game or the lapse of the fluctuation interval time. The effect pattern is not displayed, and an error image different from the effect pattern is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command output from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a is the first control information, and the symbol stop command output from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a is the second. Each corresponds to control information. The special symbol designation command output from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a corresponds to first specific control information. In addition, the variation pattern specification command output from the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a is the second specific control information, and each effect symbol specification command output from the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a is the third specific control Each corresponds to information. The symbol stop command output from the central control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a corresponds to first special control information. Also, the demonstration effect command output from the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a is the second special control information, and the variation pattern specification command output from the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a is the third special control information Each corresponds.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Conventionally, even when control commands are input in an appropriate order, there have been cases where accurate information could not be identified due to data corruption of control commands and the like. Therefore, if it is determined whether the information on the first fluctuation game or the information on the second fluctuation game is different in each control command on the same fluctuation game, an error is determined. For this reason, it is possible to identify an inconsistency in the type of variation game in each control command, and to improve the functionality of an error based on the control command.

  (2) Inconsistencies in the type of the variation game in each control command having different output timing can be identified, and the functionality can be improved with respect to an error based on the control command.

  (3) When the determination result of the jackpot determination specified by each control command related to the same variation game is different, it is determined that an error occurs. Therefore, inconsistencies in the determination result of the jackpot determination in each control command can be identified, and the functionality can be improved with respect to an error based on the control command.

  (4) The variation pattern specification command and each effect pattern specification command are control commands output when the variation game starts, and each effect pattern specification command is a control command output after the variation pattern specification command . Further, when a specified time has elapsed since the input of the fluctuation pattern designation command, it is judged whether or not it is an error. Therefore, if each effect pattern specification command is input before the specified time has elapsed since the input of the change pattern specification command, the error determination may be made after the specified time has elapsed from the input of the change pattern specification command. It is possible to improve the functionality for errors based on control commands.

  (5) Conventionally, when it is determined that the control command is an error, it is notified that the error is triggered by the input of a predetermined control command (for example, a symbol stop command). For example, the predetermined control command There is a case where it is not notified that it is an error when itself is not input, and it can not be specified that it is an error. Therefore, when it is determined that an error occurs, when a symbol stop command capable of specifying the end of the variation game is input, control is performed to notify error information triggered by the input of the symbol stop command. . On the other hand, when the symbol stop command is not input and the demonstration effect command capable of specifying that the variable game is not executed is input, control is performed to notify error information in response to the input of the demonstration effect command. I did it. For this reason, even when the symbol stop command is not input, if the demonstration effect command is input, the control of notifying error information is performed triggered by the input of the demonstration effect command, and the control command is made It is possible to improve the functionality for errors based on

  (6) When the error information is notified, when the fluctuation pattern designation command output when the fluctuation game starts is input, the control of ending the notification of the error information is performed. For this reason, even when the error information is notified, when the fluctuation pattern designation command is input and the next fluctuation game is started, the notification of the error information is ended, for example, the notification of the error information It is possible to improve the functionality with respect to an error based on a control command, such as eliminating the need for an operation for ending.

  (7) Conventionally, when it is determined that the control command related to the fluctuation game is an error, control to notify error information related to the error has been performed, but notification has been performed in a certain manner, and various situations It is desirable that notification be performed in a corresponding manner. Therefore, it is determined whether the control command related to the fluctuation game is an error, and if it is determined that the error is an error, control is performed to notify error information related to the error. The notification of the error information includes a first notification performed before the end of the change game and a second notification different from the display of the effect pattern performed with the end of the change game as a trigger. For this reason, it is possible to give diversity of notification by the error notification performed before the end of the variation game and the error notification triggered by the end of the variation game, and to improve the functionality of the error based on the control command. Can.

  (8) Furthermore, when it is determined that the error is for the control command related to the fluctuation game, it is possible to variably display the effect design in a mode different from the case where it is not determined to be the error. The error information can be notified without stopping the process, and the functionality can be improved with respect to the error based on the control command.

  (9) When it is determined that there is an error, when the next variation game determined to be an error is started, variation display of the effect symbols is started from the symbol combination (non-specific symbol) of the off. For this reason, even if it is not a big hit in the variation game determined to be an error, it does not start the variation display of the production symbol from the symbol combination of the big hit, the variation display of the production symbol from the symbol combination of the out Can be started. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to question the error and to improve the functionality of the error based on the control command.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In the embodiment, in the central control CPU 31a, the variation pattern designation command and the symbol stop command from the main control CPU 30a are output as they are to the display control CPU 32a, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the sub variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub variation pattern designation command for designating the sub variation pattern is generated, and output to the display control CPU 32a It may be done. Further, for example, another effect symbol stop command may be generated in the central control CPU 31a based on the symbol stop command from the main control CPU 30a, and may be output to the display control CPU 32a. Further, for example, a control command from the main control CPU 30a may be output to the display control board 32 (display control CPU 32a) without passing through the central control CPU 31a.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a generates an error when each control command is different in the information regarding the first variation game or the information regarding the second variation game, or when the determination result of the jackpot determination is different. Although it judged as, it is not restricted to this. For example, the central control CPU 31a may determine as an error when the input order of the control commands is not the prescribed input order. Also, for example, any one of these may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the display control CPU 32a generates an error when the information regarding the first variation game or the information regarding the second variation game is different for each control command, or when the determination result of the jackpot determination is different. Although an error was determined when a command was input, it is not limited to this. For example, the display control CPU 32a may determine as an error when the input order of the control commands is not the prescribed input order. Also, for example, any one of these may be used.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although each production design specification command was generated and outputted so that it might correspond to each of a plurality of production design by which the fixed stop display is carried out, it is not restricted to this, for example One rendering symbol designation command indicating each of the rendering symbols may be generated and output.

  In the above embodiment, the effect design designating command for designating plural lines of effect symbols to be displayed in a fixed stop is generated and output, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, effects designating a plurality of lines of effect symbols to be temporarily displayed A symbol designation command may be generated and output. As a specific example, in one variation game, a plurality of variation cycles may be performed in response to a variation in a plurality of columns of rendering symbols, triggered by the end of a non-final non-final variation cycle, The rendering patterns in a plurality of rows are displayed temporarily. The overall control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern that is temporarily displayed so as to correspond to the non-final fluctuation cycle during one fluctuation game period. In this case, a continuation symbol (for example, [112] etc.) indicating that the fluctuation cycle is continued is determined as an effect symbol to be temporarily displayed. Then, the central control CPU 31a generates a rendering symbol designating command indicating a rendering symbol to be temporarily displayed, and outputs it to the display control board 32 (display control CPU 32a). Even when such an effect symbol designation command indicates an effect symbol to be temporarily displayed, it is a control command related to the first variation game or the second variation, as in the case of indicating the effect symbol to be fixedly displayed. It can be specified whether it is a control command related to the game. The display control CPU 32a relates to a first variation game with a variation pattern designation command, a production symbol designation command for designating a production symbol to be displayed for fixed stop display, a presentation symbol designation command for designating a drawn design for temporary display. If the control command or the control command regarding the second variation game is different, it is determined that an error occurs.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the mode which fluctuates and displays all the production symbols of a plurality of lines was made into the usual fluctuation mode, it is not restricted to this, for example, the fluctuation display of the production design in order of left row, right row, middle row The mode to be started may be a normal variation mode. Further, for example, a mode in which the variable display of the effect design is started in the order of the left row, the middle row, and the right row may be set as the normal variation mode.

  -In the above embodiment, although the aspect in which all of the rendering symbols in a plurality of rows are variably displayed at a predetermined speed is a high speed fluctuation aspect, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a part of the rendering symbols in a plurality of rows is variably displayed The mode to make it be good also as a high-speed fluctuation mode.

  In the above embodiment, in the normal fluctuation mode and the high speed fluctuation mode, the fluctuation speed (maximum fluctuation speed) of the rendering pattern is made to be the same predetermined speed V1. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The fluctuation speed of the effect pattern may be different between the normal fluctuation mode and the high-speed fluctuation mode, such as the fluctuation speed of the effect pattern being faster than that of the normal fluctuation mode.

  -In the above embodiment, as the specified symbol combination, the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol of the number) which is determined and stopped when it is not an error is used, but not limited to this, for example, it is determined when it is not an error A special effect pattern (for example, an “error pattern”) that is not displayed in a stop but displayed in a fixed stop when an error occurs may be displayed in a fixed stop.

  -In the above embodiment, after the end of the variation game, although it is made to change the effect pattern of the plurality of rows to be fixedly stopped and displayed to a specified symbol combination, it is not limited to this. You may change the production | presentation pattern of two or more lines to make it change to a predetermined | prescribed symbol combination.

  -In the above embodiment, a big hit symbol combination (big hit symbol) in which the production symbols in multiple rows coincide is adopted as a specific symbol combination (specific symbol), but not limited to this, for example, the production symbols in multiple rows are A non-matching jackpot symbol combination may be employed as a particular symbol combination. Also, for example, not the effect symbols of numbers, but a big hit notification symbol (for example, a effect symbol on which a character indicating “big hit” is drawn) may be included in the specific symbol combination to notify that it will be a big hit.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, although the production design of 3 lines was fluctuated and displayed, it is not restricted to this, for example, the production design of 2 lines or 4 or more lines may be fluctuately displayed, and even if it is not a plurality of lines, it is 1 line You may change display of the production pattern of. Further, for example, instead of the fluctuation mode in which the production symbol is variably displayed in the vertical scroll direction in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 16, the fluctuation mode in which the production symbol is variably displayed in the horizontal scroll direction may be used. Also, for example, any of top to bottom, bottom to top, right to left and left to right may be used, or a combination thereof.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in the display control CPU 32a, the control command for the first variation game or the control command for the second variation game among the variation pattern designation command, each effect symbol designation command, and the symbol stop command. It may be determined whether or not they are different.

  In the above embodiment, if it is determined that an error occurs, an error image is displayed on the effect display device 16 triggered by an input of a symbol stop command, while no symbol stop command is input, Although the error image is displayed on the effect display device 16 in response to the input of the demonstration effect command, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is determined that an error occurs and the symbol stop command is input, when it is determined that the symbol stop command is an error, an error image is triggered by an input of a demonstration effect command. It may be displayed on the effect display device 16. In this case, an error image is displayed on the effect display device 16 triggered by the input of the demonstration effect without being triggered by the input of the symbol stop command determined to be an error. In other words, when it is determined that an error occurs, and when it is determined that a symbol stop command is input but it is determined that the symbol stop command is an error, the demonstration effect command is input. The display control CPU 32a may perform control to cause an error notification upon receiving the input of.

  In the above embodiment, it is adopted that a predetermined number of frames has elapsed from the input of a control command such as a fluctuation pattern designation command as the timing at which the display command matching determination processing is executed and the timing at which fluctuation display of effect symbols starts. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed instead of the number of frames. In addition, for example, when the variation pattern specification command and each of the rendering pattern specification commands are input, the display command consistency determination process may be executed, and after the display command consistency determination process is finished, the variation display of the production pattern is started May be

  In the above embodiment, it is adopted that a predetermined number of frames has elapsed from the input of a control command such as a symbol stop command as the timing at which the display command matching determination process is executed and the timing at which the rendering symbol is fixedly displayed However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed instead of the number of frames. In addition, for example, when a control command such as a symbol stop command is input, the display command consistency determination process may be executed, and after the display command consistency determination process is ended, variation display of the effect pattern may be started. .

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern specification command from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a corresponds to the first control information, and the symbol stop command from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a corresponds to the second control information. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the special symbol designation command from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a may be first control information or second control information. That is, the first control information and the second control information may be a combination of a variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a, a special symbol designation command, and a symbol stop command. Further, the first control information and the second control information may be a combination of a variation pattern designation command from the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a, each rendering symbol designation command, and a symbol stop command.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol designation command is the first specific control information, the variation pattern designation command from the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a is the second specific control information, and the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a Although the rendering symbol specification command to each corresponded to the 3rd specific control information, it is not restricted to this. For example, the variation pattern specification command from the main control CPU 30a to the general control CPU 31a may be the first specific control information. Further, for example, a symbol stop command from the central control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a may be second specified control information or third specified control information. That is, the second specific control information and the third specific control information may be a combination of a fluctuation pattern designation command from the general control CPU 31a to the display control CPU 32a, a rendering symbol designation command, and a symbol stop command.

  -In the above-mentioned embodiment, error judgment may be performed about combination of control commands other than a change pattern specification command, a special symbol specification command, each production pattern specification command, and a symbol stop command, for example. As a specific example, a hold designation command and a prefetch command may be used. This pre-reading command is a command generated by the main control CPU 30a based on the random number value related to each acquired variation game immediately after the end of the special symbol start process. In other words, this prefetch command will be a big hit or a big hit for the variation game corresponding to the entering ball, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 21a or the second starting winning opening 22a. The jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) of the case, whether the reach effect is executed and the fluctuation pattern are identifiable commands. It is possible to specify whether the hold designation command and the prefetch command are control commands for the first variation game or control commands for the second variation game. The overall control CPU 31a is a control command related to the first variation game with the hold specification command and the prefetch command for the same variation game corresponding to the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 21a or the second start winning opening 22a. If it is determined whether the control command for the second variation game or the second variation game is different, it is determined that an error occurs.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a corresponds to the first control unit, the general control CPU 31a corresponds to the second control unit, and the display control CPU 32a corresponds to the third control unit. The central control CPU 31a may correspond to the first control unit, and the display control CPU 32a may correspond to the second control unit.

  In the above embodiment, the error image is not displayed when the fluctuation pattern designating command or the opening command in the next fluctuation game is inputted without inputting the symbol stop command and the demonstration effect command, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, an error image may be displayed. In this case, when the fluctuation pattern designating command or the opening command in the next fluctuation game is inputted without inputting the symbol stopping command and the demonstration effect command, the effect is different from the time when the symbol stopping command or the demonstration effect command is inputted. It is preferable to notify in a notification mode that does not prevent the progress of the effect, such as displaying an error image while displaying a symbol.

  -In the above embodiment, during the fluctuation game period, the error symbol is displayed by displaying the effect pattern in the high-speed fluctuation mode and displaying an error image after the end of the fluctuation game. For example, one of the other may be executed without being executed.

  In the above embodiment, notification of error information is performed by displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the output mode of the sound from the speaker SP, the light emission mode of the light by the decoration lamp LA, the movable body or the operation It is also possible to combine the notification of the displacement mode of the part, the vibration of the firing handle, air blow and the like.

  In the above embodiment, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, the order of winning is performed, or the plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed. Also, one type of variation game may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 30, the general control board 31, and the display control board 32 are disposed, and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be mounted on the Further, the present invention is not limited to such three types of substrates, and may be configured as an integral substrate, for example. The main control substrate 31 and the display control substrate 32 are configured as an integral sub control substrate. The substrate 30 and the sub control substrate may be configured as two types of substrates, or may be configured as four or more types of substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot is designated by the special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot may be designated by the variation pattern designation command or another dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random number values related to the variation game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of pending storages. In this case, each time the variation game is executed, the random number value is subjected to shift processing, and the number of pending storages is stored in the storage area decremented by one.

In the above embodiment, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is managed by the general control board 31, it is not necessary to output the symbol stop command.
In the above embodiment, for example, the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine can be changed as appropriate.

  -In the said embodiment, although what is called 1 type pachinko game machine was employ | adopted, it is not restricted to the type of a pachinko game machine, such as 2 types, 3 types, 1 type 2 types of mixing machines. In addition to pachinko gaming machines where a variation game based on the entry of gaming balls into various types of goods disposed in the flow area of the gaming board is executed, the variation game is executed according to, for example, a game start operation Slot machines may be employed.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) The first control information and the second control information are control information output when the symbol variation game starts.

  (B) The first control information is control information output when the symbol variation game starts, and the second control information is control information output when the symbol variation game ends It is characterized by

  SOL1 ... large winning opening solenoid, SOL2 ... ordinary motor role solenoid, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... count sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, YB ... game board, 11 ... first special symbol Display device 12 12 second special symbol display device 16 effect display device (effect symbol display portion) 21a first start winning opening 22a second starting winning opening 22b opening and closing member 23a large winning opening , 23b: big winning opening door, 25: operation gate, 30: main control board, 30a: main control CPU (first control unit, big hit determination unit, fluctuation time determination unit, special symbol determination unit), 30b: main control For ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... CPU for effect control (second control unit, effect symbol determination unit, error judgment unit), 31b ... effect control ROM, 31c ... effect Patronized RAM, 32 ... display control board, 32a ... display control CPU (third controller, the error determination unit, the notification control unit), 32 b ... display control ROM, 32c ... display control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which a symbol variation game is performed,
A first control unit,
A second control unit that performs control based on control information from the first control unit;
And a notification control unit that performs control to notify predetermined information.
The second control unit has an error determination unit that determines whether the control information from the first control unit regarding the symbol variation game is an error.
The notification control unit performs control to notify error information on the error when the error determination unit determines that the error is generated.
The variation interval time is determined as the time from the end of the symbol variation game to the next symbol variation game being permitted to be executed.
The control information includes first information , second information, and third information .
The first information is information output from the first control unit when the symbol variation game starts, and is information capable of specifying a variation time of the symbol variation game,
It said second information is information which the symbol variation game is outputted from the first control unit when completed,
The third information is information output from the first control unit after the fluctuation interval time has elapsed since the end of the symbol fluctuation game.
The notification control unit, when it is determined that the an error by the first information by the error determination unit is not input, when the second information is input, said second information is inputted When the third information is input while the second information is not input while the control is performed to notify the error information, the third information is input as a trigger. A gaming machine that performs control to notify error information. The third information includes the first information that can specify the execution of the next symbol variation game, and the fourth information that can specify the execution of the demonstration effect,
When the notification control unit determines that the error is caused by the error determination unit not receiving the first information, when the third information is input without the second information being input. A control for notifying the error information in a mode different from the time when the type of the third information is the first information and the time when the fourth information is the information triggered by the input of the third information; the gaming machine according to claim 1 carried out. A big hit determination unit that determines whether or not to be a big hit,
A variation time determination unit that determines a variation time of the symbol variation game;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: an effect symbol determination unit that determines an effect symbol to be derived to the effect symbol display unit .

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