JP6754396B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on the establishment of a starting condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result.

A game machine that displays a decorative pattern in a variable manner on a display device provided in the game area, and lights or blinks a light emitting unit composed of LEDs or the like provided in the game area or the frame of the game machine according to the game state. Are known.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-88668

An object of the present invention is to be able to recover from a power failure.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on the establishment of a start condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result.
A game control means that comprehensively controls the game and controls the variable display game,
A variable display device controlled by the game control means and capable of displaying the variable display game,
An effect control means that controls an effect related to the game in response to an instruction from the game control means.
It is provided with an effect display device that is controlled by the effect control means and can display a decorative variation display game that stops and displays the result mode after the identification symbol is variablely displayed in response to the variable display game.
The effect display device includes an image display capable of displaying an image and a light emitting display composed of a light emitting member.
The game control means
Even when a power failure occurs, information related to the control of the variable display game can be stored and retained.
When the information is recovered from the power failure, the validity of the stored information can be determined.
When the result mode is displayed on the fluctuation display device at the time of the power failure, the displayed result mode is displayed in the fluctuation display according to the stored information determined to be valid by the validity determination. Can be displayed on the device
The effect control means
In power failure recovery when the variable display game is not running when a power failure occurs, when an instruction from the game control means is received, a predetermined identification symbol other than the result mode corresponding to the special result is displayed as the image. In addition to displaying on the device , the light emitting display is turned off.
In the power failure recovery when the fluctuation display game is being executed at the time of the power failure, when an instruction from the game control means is received, an image different from the display of the decorative fluctuation display game is displayed on the image display. At the same time, the light emitting display is turned off, and when the running variable display game ends, the predetermined identification symbol is displayed on the image display regardless of the result of the variable display game. The light emitting display is maintained in an extinguished state .

According to the present invention, it is possible to recover from a power failure.

It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining one-shot command processing. It is a figure explaining the light emitting mode at the time of power-on. It is a figure explaining the light emitting mode at the time of power-on. It is a figure explaining the light emitting mode at the time of executing a special figure variation display game. It is a figure explaining the circuit structure in the 1st modification. It is a figure explaining the result aspect of the decoration special figure variation display game in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the circuit structure in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode in the special figure display in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode by the special figure display during change in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode in the display device in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode in the display device during change in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode in the special figure display and the display device at the time of power failure in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the circuit structure of the game switch in the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the circuit structure of the initialization switch in the 2nd modification. It is a timing chart explaining the operation of a switch and the output of a signal in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode in the special figure display and the display device at the time of power failure in the 4th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the symbol variation control processing in 4th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the symbol variation control process in 6th modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode in the special figure display and the display device at the time of power failure in the 6th modification. It is a figure explaining the display mode in the special figure display and the display device at the time of the power failure in the 7th modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the display mode in a special figure display and a display device at the time of a power failure.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge 13. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

Further, above the glass frame 15, a lighting device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a payout abnormality are provided. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, a frame decoration device 18 that has LEDs or the like that form decorative LEDs inside to emit light for decoration or production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) Is provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided below the front frame 12.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and an upper plate on which the game balls paid out from the payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 flow out. The ball outlet 22, the lower plate 23 for storing the game balls paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Further, the upper edge of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 that serves as an operation means having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card are ejected from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 to be operated, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. Further, by operating the effect button 25, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). it can.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 having a display device 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the display area of the display device 41 and project forward from the display surface of the display device 41. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), characters for directing the special figure variation display game, and background images for enhancing the effect of the effect is displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variablely displayed), and a first decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen. Further, the upper portion and the right portion of the center case 40 are provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating. The board effect device 44 can operate from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

In the upper right of the display device 41 in the center case 40, there is a display area 81a for displaying the second decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation display game, and a second display area 81a corresponding to the second special figure variation display game. A fourth display area 81 is provided, which includes a display area 81b for displaying a two-decoration special figure variation display game. The fourth display area 81 includes a special figure 1 fourth symbol LED601 arranged in the display area 81a and a special figure 2 fourth symbol LED602 arranged in the display area 81b, and each special figure 4 symbol A progress notification device 600 for displaying the second decorative special figure variation display game according to the light emitting mode of the LEDs 601, 602 is provided.

In the fourth display area 81, a corresponding light emitting mode (for example, blinking) is set during the variable display of the special figure variable display game, and a light emitting mode corresponding to the result is set when the special figure variable display game ends. Special figure variable display Displays the game. The light emitting mode corresponding to the result includes, for example, a light emitting mode corresponding to the out-of-order result mode (for example, extinguishing) and a light emitting mode corresponding to the jackpot result mode (for example, lighting). These light emitting modes form the fourth symbol for displaying the second decorative special figure variation display game. Further, in the display area 81 in which the second decorative special figure variation display game is not executed, the state in which the result mode corresponding to the result of the previous second decorative special figure variation display game performed in the display area 81 is displayed is displayed. It is supposed to be maintained.

The second decorative special figure variable display game is a decorative special figure variable display game independent of the first decorative special figure variable display game, but the design displayed on the display device 41 and the display of the display area 81 are combined. It is also possible to display one decorative special figure variable display game.

On the left side of the center case 40 of the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (normal symbol start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. The game balls that have won the general winning opening 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

Further, below the center case 40, a start winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting winning area) that gives a start condition of the special figure variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3). The start winning opening 36 is provided with a pair of movable members 37b and 37b that open in an inverted "C" shape at the top and can be converted into a state in which the game ball can easily flow in, and the second starting winning opening (2nd starting winning opening) inside. An ordinary variable winning device (Public train) 37 having a starting winning area) is arranged.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the ordinary variable winning device 37 always keep a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) at intervals of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the starting winning opening 36 is provided above the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is in the predetermined stop display mode, the normal fluctuation prize is opened by the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device to open in an inverted "C" shape. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the device 37. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the game ball can be won even in the closed state, and the game ball may be more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state.

Further, below the normal variable winning device 37, there is a first special variable winning device (first large winning opening, lower large) that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A winning opening) 38 is arranged.

The first special variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c in which the upper end side rotates in a direction of tilting toward the front side and can be opened, and the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the big winning opening is changed from the closed state (the closed state which is disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (the state which is advantageous to the player). That is, the first special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening opened and closed by an opening / closing door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and during the special gaming state, By converting the large winning opening from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. A lower count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. In the game machine of the present embodiment, two lower count switches 38a are provided, and the game ball flowing into the large winning opening is detected by one of the lower count switches 38a. By providing a plurality of lower count switches 38a in this way, it is possible to quickly detect the game ball that has flowed into the large winning opening. Further, below the first special variable winning device 38, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that did not win in the winning opening or the like is provided.

Further, in the upper left part of the center case 40, there is a second special variable winning device (second big winning opening, upper big winning) that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. Mouth) 39 is arranged. The second special variable winning device 39 includes a pair of movable members 39c, 39c, and the pair of movable members 39c, 39c are always in a closed closed state (disadvantageous to the player) at intervals of about the diameter of the game ball. State) is held. However, above the second special variable winning device 39, an armor portion 40a that regulates the inflow of the game ball into the center case 40 extends, so that the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. There is. Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode and a special game state is reached, a reverse "C" shape is formed by the large winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3) as a drive device. It is changed to an open state (a state that is advantageous for the player) in which the game ball can easily flow in, and the game ball can flow in, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. There is. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), a count switch 39a (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. In the special game state, either the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39 is released, but which one is released is determined by the result mode (special result) of the special figure variation display game. Will be done.

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34, which form the special figure fluctuation display game, are connected. A batch display device 50 for displaying a normal map variation display game triggered by winning a prize and displaying various information is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. The second special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display unit (normal figure display) 53 for the normal figure fluctuation display game composed of the LED lamp, and the same LED lamp. It is provided with storage display units 54, 55, and 56 for notifying the starting memory number of each variable display game composed of. Further, the batch display device 50 has a first game state display unit (first game state display) 57 that lights up when a big hit occurs to notify the occurrence of a big hit, and lights up when a time saving state occurs to notify the occurrence of a time saving state. 2nd game status display unit (2nd game status display) 58, 3rd game status display unit (3rd game) that displays that the jackpot probability state is in the high probability state when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on. A status display (probability status display unit) 59 and a round display unit 60 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning devices 38 and 39) are provided.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is centered, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being performed on the display device 41. Flashes the segment to indicate that it is changing. Then, when the result of the game is "missing", for example, the central segment is turned on as the result mode of the loss, and when the result of the game is "hit", the result mode of the hit (special result mode) is out of order. The game result is displayed by turning on the result mode (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the result mode.

The normal figure display 53 blinks the lamp during the fluctuation to indicate that the fluctuation is in progress, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode and a lighting color according to the result of the game. Further, the normal figure hold indicator 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the normal figure start gate 34, which is a fluctuation start condition of the normal figure display, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. For example, when the number of holds is "0", the lamps 1 to 3 are turned off, and when the number of holds is "1", only the lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holds is "2", only the lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of holds is "3", only the lamp 3 is turned on. Then, when the number of holdings is "4", all the lamps 1 to 3 are turned on.

The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 turns off a plurality of LEDs for the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = hold number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is a variable start condition of the special figure 1 display. , Blinking, lighting to display. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 sets the number of start storages (= number of holds) of the second start winning opening (normal fluctuation winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, by turning off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting. Here, the special figure 1 hold indicator 54 and the special figure 2 hold indicator 55 display the start memory number in the same lighting mode as the normal figure hold indicator 56.

For example, the first game state display unit 57 turns off the lamp in the normal game state, and turns on the lamp when a big hit occurs. For example, the second game state display unit 58 turns off the lamp in the normal game state, and turns on the lamp when the time saving state occurs.

The third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 turns off the lamp when the probability state of the jackpot is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, and the game machine 10 is turned off. If the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state when the power is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

For example, the round display unit 60 turns off the lamp when not in the special game state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result during the special game state. The round display unit may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a gaming ball (pachinko ball) toward the gaming area 32 from a launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The starting winning opening 36, the ordinary variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, 39 is won, or the game flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the ordinary variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 38, 39, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of winning winning opening is distributed to the payout control device. From the payout unit controlled by 200 (see FIG. 3), the discharge unit is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 is provided in the normal drawing start gate 34, and the game is played. When the game ball driven into the area 32 passes through the normal drawing start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and the normal drawing variation display game is played. In addition, a state in which the normal figure fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, a state in which the normal figure change display game has already been played and the normal figure change display game has not ended, or a state in which the normal figure change display game is hit and a normal change winning device is used. When the game ball passes through the normal figure start gate 34 when 37 is converted to the open state, if it is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4) of the normal figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is added (for example). +1) and one normal figure start memory will be stored. The number of stored numbers of the winnings for starting the normal drawing is displayed on the general drawing holding display 56 of the batch display device 50. In addition, the hit judgment random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal map variation display game is stored in the normal map start memory, and this hit judgment random value is used as the judgment value. The result of the normal map variation display game is determined with reference to. When the hit determination random value matches the determination value, the normal map variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

The normal figure fluctuation display game is provided in the batch display device 50 and is displayed by a variable display unit (normal figure display) 53 composed of LEDs, and the lighting mode and lighting color of the LEDs are normal. Makes identification information (normal pattern, ordinary pattern). It should be noted that the normal figure display 53 is configured by a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the figures in a predetermined time variation, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. You may. When the stop display of the normal variation display game results in the normal map identification result, the normal variation winning device 37 is in an open state in which the pair of movable members 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 are opened for a predetermined time. As a result, the game ball can be easily won in the second starting winning opening inside the normal variable winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure variable display game is executed increases.

The winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively, which are provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the starting winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, is stored as the first starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is normally changed. The game balls that have won the prize device 37 are detected as the start prize balls of the second special figure variation display game, and are stored as the second start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Further, when the start winning ball is detected, a jackpot random value, a jackpot symbol random value, and each fluctuation pattern random value are extracted as start memory information, and the extracted random value is in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). The special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) is stored as the special figure start memory up to a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 4 times). Then, the stored number of the special figure start memory is displayed on the memory display unit (special figure 1 hold display 54, special figure 2 hold display 55) for notifying the start winning number of the batch display device 50, and is also displayed at the center. It is also displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display on the display device 41 of the case 40.

The game control device 100 wins a prize in the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, or based on their starting memory, the special figure 1 display 51 (variable display device) or the special figure 2 display 52 (variable display). The device) plays the first or second special figure variation display game. The first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are performed by displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decorative special figure variable display game for variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) is executed on the display device (image display device) 41. Then, as a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode (special result), it becomes a big hit and a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the first decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 and the second decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the fourth display area 81 is also a special result mode.

In the first decorative special symbol variation display game in the display device 41, for example, in the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-mentioned numbers and the like is displayed in the left variable display area (first special symbol) and the right variable display. In each of the area (second special symbol) and the medium fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variablely displayed (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed at which it is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that are changing after a predetermined time are stopped in the order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area, and stopped in each of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area. It is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode composed of the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 plays a variable display game with the first decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure start memories, and various effects such as the appearance of characters are performed to improve the interest.

The second decorative special figure variation display game displayed in the fourth display area 81 blinks the corresponding display area during the variation display of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and ends the variation display of the special figure variation display game. Therefore, the corresponding display area is set to a light emitting mode (turning off or on) corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variable display may be displayed independently or not at the same time. The game is displayed. Further, the display device 41 may also use different display devices and different display areas in the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed so that they are not executed independently or at the same time. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a memory of starting the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, and the special figure variation display game can be executed, the second special figure variation display game is played. It is supposed to be executed (priority).

Further, in a state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variation winning device 37) is opened. When the game ball wins a prize, the start memory is memorized with the generation of the start right, the number of start memories is added by 1, and immediately based on the start memory, the first special figure variation display game (second special figure). The variable display game) is started, and at this time, the starting memory number is subtracted by 1. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure variation display game has already been played, and the special figure variation display game ends. If the game ball wins the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable winning device 37) when the game is not in the game state or in the special game state, and the starting memory number is less than the upper limit, the starting memory number is 1. It is added and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the start memory number is 1 or more, the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the special game state). At the end), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure variation display game.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the count switch 38a, The 39a uses a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) which is provided with a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. ing. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 and the front frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like are microswitches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls a game, and a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It includes a CPU unit 110 having a CPU unit 110, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

The CPU unit 110 receives signals (starting prize detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an interface chip (proximity I / F) 121a for a proximity switch in the input unit 120. It is equipped with an inverting circuit 112 consisting of an inverter that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111, and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a CPU operating clock, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

The power supply device 400 is a normal power supply having an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from a voltage of DC32V. It has a unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, a power failure monitoring circuit, and an initialization switch, and causes the game control device 100 to generate and recover from a power failure. It includes a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, the main unit. It may be configured to be provided on a substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing it, it is possible to exclude it from the target of replacement and reduce the cost.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. .. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. A reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal that resets the entire control system.

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written at any time.

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (program, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C stores the work area of the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. It is used as. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory to determine the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern, which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), and fluctuation before the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results is already derived and displayed at a stage where it is not yet derived. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display is performed. No display mode. Then, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device. After the display, when the variation display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the left and right variation display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example,). The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the fluctuation display of all the fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition of the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas is satisfied (for example, the same). The state in which the identification information is used, except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variablely displayed from this reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in the variation display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variation display game. That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is out of order). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 Control the entire system. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a jackpot random number for determining a jackpot in a special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining a jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern in a special figure variation display game (various types). Random number generation circuit for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach and reach), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock variation display game, etc. A clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 is provided. There is.

Further, the CPU 111A is any one of a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) and the special figure normal process (step A9) in the special figure game process described later. Get one variation pattern table. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operating state (normal operating state or time-saving operating state) of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start storages, etc., one of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables. To do. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when the special figure variation display game is executed.

Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control to pay out the prize ball. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit, and controls for paying out the lending ball.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, and the general public. FIG. The gate switch 34a in the starting gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a of the first special variable winning device 38, and the upper count switch 39a of the second special variable winning device 39 are connected and supplied from these switches. Interface chips (proximity I / F) 121a and 121b are provided which input a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V and convert it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. Since the input range of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is illegally shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as floating and output an abnormality detection signal.

The reason why the proximity I / F121a and the proximity I / F121b are provided is that the number of input terminals of the proximity I / F121a is limited. The cost of the proximity I / F121b is reduced by using one smaller than the proximity I / F121a according to the number of insufficient input terminals. It should be noted that the proximity I / F121a may be one having the required number of input terminals and the proximity I / F121b may not be provided.

The outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b are supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a and the upper count switch 39a are the second inputs. It is input to port 123. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the detection signal of the radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signals 1 and 2 output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the detection signal of the magnetic sensor switch 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10 is also input to the third input port 124. A vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the game machine so that the detection signal is input to the third input port 124.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 123. It is configured as follows. The inverting circuit 112 is provided on the assumption that the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 receives a signal from a microswitch or the like, and detects negative logic, that is, the low level (0V) as an effective level. This is because it is designed to do.

Therefore, when the microswitch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input the negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121a and 121b have a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121a and 121b are supplied with a voltage of 12V in addition to a voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It has become like.

The data held by the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the game machine 10 and the front frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating an abnormality in payout from the control device 200, a shoot ball out switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are taken in and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 122 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored (full) in the lower plate 23.

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the game microcomputer 111 and the like, and a Schmitt trigger circuit 125 is provided. The circuit 125 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once input to the first input port 122, and are taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST whose noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130 to turn off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 in order to output to the test firing test device. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, and 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 just before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset in order to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 includes a first output port 131 that is connected to the data bus 140 and generates a 4-bit data signal to be output to the payout control device 200 and a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating valid / invalidity of the data. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 by parallel communication. Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a buffer 132. The buffer 132 is arranged in the data communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300, so that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side, that is, one direction. It is for ensuring communication. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 by serial communication. A buffer may also be provided for the signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of an accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start port switch output from the proximity I / F 121a, 121b, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the state cannot be obtained is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 has a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b connected to the data bus 140 to open the first special variable winning device 38, and a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) opening the second special variable winning device 39. 2) A second output port 134 is provided for outputting open / close data of the solenoid (solenoid) 37c that opens the movable member 37b of the 39b and the normal variable winning device 37. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the game machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and provides information about the game machine 10 to the outside. It can be supplied to the device.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the large winning opening solenoid 38b, the large winning opening solenoid 39b, and the general electric current solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. It is output from the second driver 138b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the driver (drive circuit) 138a and the third output port 135. Outputs the external information signal supplied from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 to the external device such as the management device to the external information terminal 71, which outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the batch display device 50. A fourth driver 138d is provided.

DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so that a solenoid operating at 32 V can be driven. Further, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit wire is for pulling out the digit wire corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic drive system in which a second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws a current from the cathode terminal via the segment wire. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs selected in sequence with, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each game machine to an external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can communicate with the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) similar to the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that exclusively controls video under the control of the 1st CPU 311. The VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312, and various melody and sound sources are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. A sound source LSI 314 that controls the output of sound is provided.

Programs ROMs 321 and 322 composed of PROMs (programmable read-only memory) storing programs executed by each CPU are connected to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, respectively, to the VDP 313. Is connected to an image ROM 323 in which character images and video data are stored, and a sound ROM 324 in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 of the output video content, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound. , Lighting of decorative lamps, drive control of motors, management of production time, etc. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided inside each chip. The RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

Although not particularly limited, the serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. Data is transmitted and received, and data is transmitted and received in parallel between the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging / reducing an image. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c for generating a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. Further, the VDP 313 informs the video control microcomputer 312 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in VRAM. Wait signal WAIT for is input. Further, a synchronization signal SYNC that notifies that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives a command transmission timing is input from the video control microcomputer 312 to the main control microcomputer 311. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 in order to send and receive commands and data by a handshake method.

The video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster, that is, more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and sharing the processing, a large screen and fast-moving video that is difficult to realize with the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 alone can be produced. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost as compared with the case of using two CPUs having the same processing capacity as the image control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312. Further, by providing two CPUs, it is possible to separately develop control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, which can shorten the development period of a new model.

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F331, the decoration special figure hold number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 are received as the effect control command signal. .. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. It is provided.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode, decoration LED 603) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and a progress notification device 600. Control circuit 332, frame decoration LED control circuit 333, game board 30 (center case) that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18 or the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes, decoration LEDs 603) provided on the front frame 12. Board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334, front frame that drives and controls the board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) provided in (including 40). A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a frame effect device 45 such as a motor provided in 12 (for example, a motor for operating the moving light 16) is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via the address / data bus 340.

Further, in the effect control device 300, the effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and the effect switch 44a for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44 are turned on. An amplifier circuit 337a consisting of a switch input circuit 336 that detects the / off state and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12, and the front surface. An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the speaker 19b provided in the frame 12 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, DC12V for driving the display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V for driving the command I / F331 power supply voltage, DC18V for driving LEDs and speakers, and a power supply as a reference for these DC voltages. It is configured to generate a voltage of 24V NDC used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, the DC3 is based on the DC5V. A DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC1.2V is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, a control circuit 332 to 335 for driving and controlling a lamp, a motor, etc., and a speaker. Is supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b that drive the above, and these are reset. Further, in this embodiment, it is configured to have a function of generating and supplying a reset signal for VDP 313 by using a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312. As a result, it is possible to improve the cooperation between the operation of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313.

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random value for hit determination in the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and ROM 111B. Compared with the judgment value stored in, the process of judging the hit / miss of the normal figure fluctuation display game is performed. Then, after displaying the identification symbol on the normal map display with a variation for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a normal map variation display game for stopping display is performed. When the result of this normal fluctuation display game is a hit, a special result mode is displayed on the normal figure display, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is operated for a predetermined time (for example). , 0.3 seconds) Control to open as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control executing means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of alignment, the normal map display is controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the start winning prize (starting memory) is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation display game A random value for jackpot determination is extracted, compared with a determination value stored in ROM 111B, and a process of determining a hit / miss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the start memory is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, and based on this start memory, for the jackpot determination of the second special figure variation display game. The random value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining the hit / miss of the second special figure variation display game is performed.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after displaying the identification symbol on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a special figure variation display game for stopping and displaying is performed. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the starting winning area (first starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) of the game ball flowing down the game area 32. Make.

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 displays the first decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game, and the fourth display area 81 The process of displaying the second decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the effect control device 300 performs processing such as setting the effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling the light emission of various LEDs, based on the control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 controls the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.), and displays the decorative special figure variable display game (decorative variable display game) corresponding to the special figure variable display game in the display device 41 or the fourth display area. It serves as an effect control means for controlling the display on 81.

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and generates a special game state. Perform the process of causing. In the process of generating the special gaming state, the CPU 111A opens, for example, the opening / closing door 38c of the first special variable winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b, or the second special variable winning device 39 is movable by the large winning opening solenoid 39b. The members 39c and 39c are opened to control the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening. Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the big winning opening, or a predetermined opening time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big winning opening. One round is to open the large winning opening until the condition is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times, 11 times, or 2 times). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than that in the normal probability state. In addition, regardless of the high probability state based on the result mode of either the 1st special figure fluctuation display game or the 2nd special figure fluctuation display game, the 1st special figure fluctuation display game and the 2nd special figure Both variable display games are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state) as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this time-saving state, the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the normal operating state, and the normal fluctuation winning device per unit time is controlled as compared with the case where the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the normal operating state. The opening time of 37 is controlled so as to be substantially increased.

For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (normal map fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal map fluctuation display game so as to be the second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example). 10000ms is 1000ms). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal figure stop time for displaying the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game to be a second stop time (for example, 704 ms) shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms). Is. Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is the first opening time (for example, 100 ms) in the normal state. It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer (for example, 1352 ms). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the normal electric power is opened) is larger than the number of times the first opening number (for example, 2 times) is obtained with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the second opening number (for example, 4 times). Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map variation display game (normal figure probability) can be set to a higher probability than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operating state.

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal fluctuation time, the normal stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power opening time, and the normal probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states with different changes. Further, it may be set so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal operating state (probability of normal drawing is 0). Further, when a hit occurs, either the first open mode or the second open mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for disabling interrupts is first performed, and then an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) for setting the vector address of the jump destination to be executed when an interrupt occurs (step S1) is performed. Step S2), the stack pointer setting process (step S3) for setting the stack pointer, which is the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs, is performed. Next, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S4), and the interrupt mode setting process (step S5) for setting the interrupt processing mode is performed.

After that, a process of setting the power supply delay timer is performed (step S6). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200 or an effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to an instruction from a game control device 100 that serves as a main control means A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first and sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device Can be prevented from missing a command. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time. Further, the timing of the power supply delay timer is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to the validity determination) that is not subject to the validity determination (checksum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of power-on from becoming complicated.

The initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the initialization switch is reliably detected by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. it can. That is, if the state of the initialization switch is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch can be operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the initialization switch can be continuously operated from the power-on until the standby time elapses. There is a need to. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such annoying operation, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power. Can be prevented from being unacceptable.

Further, the circuit configuration of the initialization switch is configured so that when the initialization switch is operated, a signal is continuously output for a predetermined time, and in the process of reading the state of the first input port 122 (step S4). It is designed to reliably detect when there is an input from the initialization switch. The circuit configuration of this initialization switch will be described later.

After performing the process of setting the power delay timer (step S6), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S7 to S11) are performed. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S7), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. (Step S8).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S8; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S7 (step S9). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S9; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S8). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S9; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. can do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power cutoff are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. There is no need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S8; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S10), and whether the timer value is 0 or not. Is determined (step S11). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S11; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of times the power failure monitoring signal is checked (step S7). Further, when the value of the timer is 0 (step S11; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission is given to the read-write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (step S12). ), Output off-data to all output ports (set to no output) (step S13).

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 in this embodiment) is set (step S14), and the first input port read earlier is set. From the state of 122, it is determined whether the initialization switch in the power supply device 400 is turned on (step S15).

When the initialization switch is off (step S15; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data (step S16), and if it is normal (step S16). S16; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data (step S17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), the checksum calculation process for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18), and the calculated checksum and the power supply are turned off. It is determined whether the checksums of the times match (step S19). When the checksums match (step S19; Y), the process proceeds to step S20 of FIG. 6, and processing is performed when the power is normally restored from the power failure.

Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S15; Y), or when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S16; N or step S17; N). If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S19; N), the process proceeds to step S25 of FIG. 6 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

In step S20 of FIG. 6, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S20). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure recovery inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. After that, the area in the RWM that stores the gaming state is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high-probability state (step S21). Here, if the probability is not high (step S21; N), steps S22 and S23 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S24. In the case of high probability (step S21; Y), the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S22), for example, the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided in the batch display device 50 is turned on. (Lighting) Data is saved in the segment area (step S23). Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S24), and the process proceeds to step S29.

On the other hand, when jumping from steps S15, S16, S17, and S19 to step S25, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step S25), and all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared. (Step S26), the initial value at the time of turning on the power is saved in the area to be initialized (step S27). The area to be initialized here is a customer waiting demo area and an area related to the setting of the production mode. Then, the command at the time of turning on the power is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S29.

The command for power failure recovery transmitted in step S24 and the power-on command transmitted in step S28 include a model designation command indicating the type of the gaming machine and a decorative feature indicating the number of holdings in FIGS. Fig. 1 Hold number command and decoration Special figure 2 Hold number command and probability information command indicating the state of probability are included. In addition, depending on the state when the power is turned off or turned on, the recovery screen command is used when the special figure fluctuation display game is running when the power is turned off, and the customer waiting demo command is used when waiting for customers when the power is turned off. , If it is initialized at power-on, the power-on command is included. Further, depending on the model, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode and a time reduction number information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time reduction state are included.

In step S29, an initial symbol is set as display data of the special figure 1 display 51 (step S29), and then an initial symbol is set as display data of the special figure 2 display 52 (step S30). In these processes, the value of the corresponding stop symbol number area is changed to the value of the initial symbol. Then, the display data set in steps S29 and S30 is saved in the target segment area (step S31). As a result, the initial symbol is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. The initial symbol may be any symbol, but it is desirable that the initial symbol is a symbol that is not a special result mode. In addition, it may be possible to clearly indicate that the power failure has been restored by displaying a symbol that is not used as a display of the result of the special figure variation display game.

In step S32, a process of activating a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) with respect to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. It also includes a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S32, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S33). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. As shown in FIG. 7, for example, the bit transposition pattern is a different bit arrangement (arrangement after the lower bit transposition) by exchanging the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (arrangement before the upper bit transposition) in a predetermined order. ) Is a pattern that determines how to replace when storing. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, jackpot symbol random number 1, jackpot symbol random number)) 2) After saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (hit random number) that determines the hit of the normal figure (step S34), the interrupt is permitted (step S35). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the initial value random number update process (step S36) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the hit random number are configured to be generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock whose speed is equal to or higher than the CPU operating clock, and the jackpot symbol random number and hit random number have the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing, which is the processing unit of the program. It is a "low speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing). Further, in the big hit symbol random number and the hit symbol random number, a so-called "initial value change method" is adopted in which the start value is changed by using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes around. It should be noted that each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or a random-type update in which all the values in the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the jackpot symbol random number and the hit random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S36, the number of times to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S37), and the power failure monitoring signal is turned on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S38). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S38; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S36). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update process and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop process) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S36) (step S35), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is executed. It is possible to avoid the interrupt processing from being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process in step S36, in addition to the main process, there is also a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process, and when such a method is adopted, both are initially initialized. In order to avoid executing the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to release the interrupt, but as in this embodiment. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which causes the main processing. It has the advantage of being simplified.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S38; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S34 (step S39). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S39; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S38). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S39; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step S40) is complete. The process of outputting off-data to the output port (step S41) is performed.

After that, the power failure recovery inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area 1 (step S42), and the power failure recovery inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure recovery inspection area 2 (step S43). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S44) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step S45) for saving the calculated checksum, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S46). ), And then wait for the power of the game machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be determined when the power is turned on again. After the power is cut off, the information of the RAM 111C is held by the power supplied from the backup power supply, so that the backup state is established.

From the above, a main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game and a sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to instructions from the main control means, etc. ), The main control means sets a predetermined standby time for delaying the activation of the main control means and waiting for the activation of the slave control device when the power is turned on (game control device). 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a backup means (memory holding means) for backing up when a power failure occurs.

Conventionally, a game machine including a main control means for comprehensively controlling a game and a sub-control means for performing various controls according to instructions from the main control means has been known. In such a game machine, when the power is turned on, each control means performs the processing at the time of turning on the power and starts up, but the time until the start-up varies depending on the processing content and the processing capacity of the control means. For this reason, the main control means is activated first, and the instruction is transmitted to the slave control means that has not been activated yet, so that the slave control means may miss the instruction. In order to prevent this, a game machine has been proposed in which the activation of the main control device is delayed for the purpose of waiting for the activation of the control device when the power is turned on (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-120734). ..

In recent years, the control content and storage capacity of the secondary control device have been increasing in order to enhance the interest of the game, the time required for the secondary control device to start is long, and it is necessary to delay the start of the main control device more than before. .. However, as the time to delay the startup is lengthened, the possibility of various problems occurring when the power is turned on increases.

Therefore, in a game machine provided with a main control means for comprehensively controlling the game and a sub-control means for performing various controls according to instructions from the main control means, it is possible to appropriately deal with a defect at the time of power-on. With the above configuration for the purpose of achieving the above, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power.

Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) is , It is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period. As a result, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the fact that the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.

As a result, the operation of the initialization operation unit can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the initialization operation unit is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization operation unit is operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the initialization operation unit is operated from the power-on until the standby time has elapsed. You need to keep doing it. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such annoying operation, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power. Can be prevented from being unacceptable.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to allow access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed. As a result, access to the RAM is not permitted until the standby time elapses, so that it is not necessary to back up the RAM even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, and the burden of control can be reduced.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, a register save process (step S101) for transferring the value held in the predetermined register to the RWM is performed. In the Z80 series microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register in the back register. Next, input from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing (step S102) for reading the state of each input port is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, output processing (step S103) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b, normal electric solenoid 37c) is performed.

Next, a payout command transmission process (step S104), a random number update process 1 (step S105), and a random number update process 2 (step S106) are performed to output the commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200. After that, monitoring whether or not there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a in the normal figure, the winning port switch 35a, the lower count switch 38a, and the upper count switch 39a, The winning opening switch / error monitoring process (step S107) for monitoring an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is opened, etc.) is performed. In addition, a special figure game process (step S108) for performing processing related to the special figure variation display game and a normal figure game process (step S109) for performing processing related to the normal figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S110), which is provided in the game machine 10 and drives a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation game display and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents, a magnetic sensor switch 61. Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S111) that checks the detection signal from the signal to determine whether there is an abnormality, and radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S112) that checks the detection signal from the radio sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. .. Then, an external information editing process (step S113) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S114) is performed, a process of restoring the register data saved in step S101 (step S115), and then a process of permitting the interrupt (step S115). Step S116) is performed to end the timer interrupt processing.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step S108) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the special figure game process, the inputs of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted and special features based on the winning. Figure Fluctuation display The game result pre-judgment is performed to determine the game result based on the winning in advance at the stage before the start of the game. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

Next, the large winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this large winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the lower count switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the upper count switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39 is monitored. Perform the process of

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to 0. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game processing timer is 0 (step A4). When the value of the special figure game processing timer is 0 (step A4; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, the special figure is referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure game processing number. The figure game sequence branch table is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, the return address after the branch processing is completed is saved in the stack area (step A7), and the game branch processing (step A8) is performed according to the game processing number.

In step A8, when the game processing number is "0", the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, and the fluctuation start setting and effect setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the processing during the special figure fluctuation are performed. A special figure normal process (step A9) for setting information necessary for performing is performed. In step A8, when the game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process (step) for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. Perform A10).

In step A8, when the game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of big hit, and the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit. The special figure display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the above, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

If the game processing number is "3" in step A8, set the opening time of the big winning opening, update the number of opening times, set the information necessary for processing while the big winning opening is open, etc. Fanfare / Process during the interval (step A12) is performed. In step A8, when the game processing number is "4", the interval command is set if the jackpot round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if it is the final round, or the remaining ball processing of the big winning opening. Perform the process (step A13) during the opening of the large winning opening, which sets the information necessary for performing the above.

In step A8, when the game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is the final round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be discharged and the jackpot end processing are performed. Performs the large winning opening remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting the information necessary for the game. In step A8, when the game processing number is "6", the jackpot end processing (step A15) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing (step A9) is performed.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A17) related to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) related to the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. On the other hand, in step A4, when the value of the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (step A4; N), that is, when the time is not up, the processing is shifted to step A16, and the subsequent processing is performed.

Next, the control executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 will be described. The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes the main process shown in FIG. 9 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 9, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this program, interrupts are first disabled (step C1), and the CPU is initially set (step C2). Then, the lighting of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 of the progress notification device 600 provided in the fourth display area 81 is output (step C3). As a result, the display area 81a and the display area 81b are turned on when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, and it is possible to visually confirm whether the progress notification device 600 operates normally.

Next, the initial setting of VDP312 is performed (step C4), and interrupts are enabled (step C5). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C6), a random number seed is set (step C7), and the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C8).

After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C8, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C9). Next, the effect button input process (step C10) for creating input information from the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 is read in the timer interrupt process, and in this effect button input process, when there is an input from the effect button 25, the effect content is changed.

Then, the hall / player setting mode processing that accepts operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal by the player is performed (step C11). Next, a random number update process (step C12) for updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed, and a reception command check process (step C12) that analyzes and responds to a command from the game control device 100 is performed (step C12). Step C13) is performed.

Next, the effect display editing process (step C14) is performed, and the preparation end of the drawing command is set (step C15). In the effect display editing process, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C16). In the present embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is inserted twice. The frame switching timing can be changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. (Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C16 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C16; N), the process of step C16 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C16 that it is the frame switching timing (step C16; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C17).

After that, the sound control process (step C18) that controls the output of the sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), the decoration that controls the LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the progress notification device 600. The control process (step C19), the movable body control process (step C20) for controlling the motor and the solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C9).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 10 shows a reception command check process (step C13) in the above-mentioned main process. In this received command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of command receptions (step C31), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is not 0 (step C32). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C32; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C32; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of command receptions (step C33).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C34), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C35), and whether or not the command copying for the number of received commands is completed. (Step C36). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to create a space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one main process.

If it is determined in step C36 that the copy of the command for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C36; N), the process returns to step C34. When it is determined that the copying of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C36; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C37), and the received command analysis process (step C38) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C39), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C40). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is not completed (step C40; N), the process returns to the process of step C37. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C40; Y), the received command check process is terminated. In this way, in the received command check process, the commands received in one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 11 shows a received command analysis process (step C38) in the above-mentioned received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is ACT (ACTION) (step C51), and it is determined whether or not the MODE is in the normal range (step C52). When the MODE determines that the range is normal (step C52; Y), the ACT determines whether or not the range is normal (step C53). Then, when it is determined that the ACT is in the normal range (step C53; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C54).

Further, in step C52, when it is determined that MODE is not in the normal range (step C52; N), in step C53, when it is determined that ACT is not in the normal range (step C53; N), or in step C54, with respect to MOED. If it is determined that the ACT is not the correct combination (step C54; N), the reception command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C54 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C54; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C55). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C55; Y), the variable command process (step C56) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C55 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C55; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C57). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C57; Y), the jackpot command process (step C58) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, in step C57, when it is determined that MODE is not in the range of the jackpot command (step C57; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the symbol command (step C59). Then, when the MODE determines that the range of the symbol-based command is within the range (step C59; Y), the symbol-based command process (step C60) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, in step C59, when it is determined that MODE is not in the range of symbol commands (step C59; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of single-shot commands such as hold count command and error command. (Step C61). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C61; Y), the single-shot command process (step C62) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C61 that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C61; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the look-ahead command (step C63). When the MODE determines that the range of the look-ahead command is within the range (step C63; Y), the look-ahead command process (step C64) is performed to end the received command analysis process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C63 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead command (step C63; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

[Single-shot command processing]
FIG. 12 shows a one-shot command process (step C62) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this one-shot command processing, first, MODE determines whether the RAM is clear (step C71). When the MODE determines that the RAM is clear (step C71; Y), it outputs the extinguishing of the special figure 4 symbol LED (step C72) and sets the extinguishing flag (step C73). After that, the RAM clear setting process (step C74) for performing the process corresponding to the power-on accompanied by the RAM initialization in the game control device 100 is performed, and the single-shot command process is completed. Further, when it is determined that the MODE is not RAM clear (step C71; N), it is determined whether the MODE is a power failure recovery (step C75).

The extinguishing flag indicates that the process of outputting the extinguishing of the special figure 4 symbol LEDs 601 and 602 has been performed. This extinguishing flag is maintained in the set state while the power is supplied to the effect control device 300, and is cleared when the power of the effect control device 300 is cut off, or the area to be initialized in the main process of FIG. It is cleared by setting the initial value in the process (step C8) of saving the initial value at the time of turning on the power.

When the MODE determines that the power failure has been restored (step C75; Y), the special figure 4 symbol LED is output to turn off (step C76), and the turn-off flag is set (step C77). After that, the power failure recovery setting process (step C78) for performing the process related to the power failure recovery is performed, and the single-shot command process is terminated. Further, when it is determined that the MODE is not a power failure recovery (step C75; N), it is determined whether the MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C79).

When it is determined that the MODE is a customer waiting demo (step C79; Y), it is determined whether or not there is a light-off flag (step C80). Then, when there is no extinguishing flag (step C80; N), the extinguishing of the special figure 4 symbol LED is output (step C81), and the extinguishing flag is set (step C82). After that, the customer waiting demo setting process (step C83) for performing the process related to the start of the customer waiting state is performed, and the one-shot command process is terminated. If there is a light-off flag (step C80; Y), the customer waiting demo setting process (step C83) is performed to end the one-shot command process. Further, when it is determined that the MODE is not a customer waiting demo (step C79; N), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 hold system (step C84).

When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the special figure 1 hold system (step C84; Y), the special figure 1 hold information setting process (step C85) for storing the information related to the hold of the special figure 1 is performed. , Ends single-shot command processing. Further, when it is determined that the MODE is not in the range of the special figure 1 reserved system (step C84; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the special figure 2 reserved system (step C86).

When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the special figure 2 hold system (step C86; Y), the special figure 2 hold information setting process (step C87) for storing the information related to the hold of the special figure 2 is performed. , Ends single-shot command processing. Further, when it is determined that the MODE is not in the range of the special figure 2 reservation system (step C86; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the probability information system (step C88).

When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the probability information system (step C88; Y), the probability information setting process (step C89) for performing processing such as setting the effect corresponding to the probability state is performed, and the single-shot system is performed. End command processing. Further, when it is determined that the MODE is not in the range of the probability information system (step C88; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the error / invalid system (step C90).

When the MODE determines that the range is in the error / invalid system (step C90; Y), the error / invalid setting process (step C91) for performing processing such as error notification is performed, and the one-shot command processing is completed. To do. If it is determined that the MODE is not in the error / invalid range (step C90; N), a process corresponding to the distribution determination for all MODEs other than those described above that can be set as a single-shot command is performed. Terminates single-shot command processing.

13 and 14 show the light emitting mode of the progress notification device 600 when the power of the game machine is turned on, and the light emitting mode of the decorative LED 603 provided on the game board 30 and the front frame 12. First, FIG. 13 shows an example in which the process of clearing the RAM 111C of the game control device 100 is performed.

When power is supplied to each control device when the power of the game machine is turned on (t1), the game control device 100 starts the main process shown in FIG. 5, and the effect control device 300 starts the main process shown in FIG. To. Then, when the effect control device 300 performs the process of outputting the lighting of the special figure 4 symbol LEDs 601 and 602, the special figure 1 4 symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4 symbol LED 602 are turned on, and the progress notification device It becomes possible to visually confirm whether or not the 600 operates normally. At this time, since all the decorative LEDs are turned off, only the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 are turned on, which facilitates the confirmation work.

The lighting state of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special drawing 2 fourth symbol LED 602 is maintained until a command (here, a RAM clear command) is transmitted from the game control device 100. In the game control device 100, a start wait time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for a program of another control device to start normally after the power is turned on is set (steps S6 to S11). Therefore, since the command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is transmitted after the start-up wait time, the lighting state of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 stays at least over this start-up wait time. It will be maintained and the time required for checking the operating status of the progress notification device 600 will be secured.

Then, when the activation wait time elapses, the game control device 100 performs a process of clearing the RAM, and transmits a RAM clear command to the effect control device 300 (t2). After that, the game can be started by performing the necessary processing. In the effect control device 300, by receiving the RAM clear command, a process (step C72) of outputting the extinguishing of the special figure 4 symbol LED is performed, and the special figure 1 4 symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4 symbol LED 602 perform. It goes out. Further, in the RAM clear setting process (step C74), in order to notify that the RAM has been cleared, the decorative LED 603 is blinked or the RAM is cleared over the RAM clear notification period (for example, 30 seconds). Performs processing such as outputting a voice indicating that.

When the RAM clear notification period ends (t3), the blinking of the decorative LED and the output of the voice indicating RAM clear end. Here, since the start memory is not generated from the power-on and the special figure variation display game is not started, the decorative LED is in the light emitting mode in the customer waiting state. Further, the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special drawing 2 4th symbol LED 602 are kept in the off state (disappearing symbol display).

FIG. 14A shows an example in which the power supply is cut off during the customer waiting state and the game control device 100 recovers based on the data backed up when the power supply is cut off. When power is supplied to each control device when the power of the game machine is turned on (t11), the main process shown in FIG. 5 is started in the game control device 100 as in the case of FIG. 13, and the effect control device 300 starts the main process shown in FIG. The main process shown in is started. Then, the effect control device 300 performs a process of outputting the lighting of the special figure 4 symbol LED, so that the special figure 1 4 symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4 symbol LED 602 are turned on, and the progress notification device 600 is activated. It will be possible to visually confirm whether it operates normally. At this time, since all the decorative LEDs are turned off, only the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 are turned on, which facilitates the confirmation work.

The lighting state of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special drawing 2 fourth symbol LED 602 is maintained until a customer waiting demo command (a command in which MODE is a customer waiting demo) is transmitted from the game control device 100. In this case as well, since the command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is transmitted after the start-up wait time, the lighting state of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 remains at least over this start-up wait time. It will be maintained and the time required for checking the operating status of the progress notification device 600 will be secured.

Then, when the activation wait time elapses, the game control device 100 performs a process of recovering based on the backed up data, and transmits a customer waiting demo command to the effect control device 300 (t12). After that, the game becomes ready to be executed by performing the necessary processing. By receiving the customer waiting demo command, the effect control device 300 performs a process (step C81) of outputting the extinguishing of the special figure 4 symbol LED, and performs the special figure 1 4 symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4 symbol LED 602. Turns off. Further, in the customer waiting demo setting process (step C83), a process of setting the decorative LED 603 to the light emitting mode of the customer waiting state is performed. After that, when the start memory is generated and the special figure variation display game is started, the light emitting modes of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 and the decorative LED 603 correspond to the special figure variation display game. It is said to be a light emitting mode.

FIG. 14B shows an example in which the power supply is cut off when the customer is not in the waiting state, and the game control device 100 recovers based on the data backed up when the power supply is cut off. When power is supplied to each control device when the power of the game machine is turned on (t21), the main process shown in FIG. 5 is started in the game control device 100 as in the case of FIG. 13, and the effect control device 300 starts the main process shown in FIG. The main process shown in is started. Then, the effect control device 300 performs a process of outputting the lighting of the special figure 4 symbol LED, so that the special figure 1 4 symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4 symbol LED 602 are turned on, and the progress notification device 600 is activated. It will be possible to visually confirm whether it operates normally. At this time, since all the decorative LEDs are turned off, only the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 are turned on, which facilitates the confirmation work.

The lighting state of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special drawing 2 fourth symbol LED 602 is maintained until a power failure recovery command (command in which MODE is power failure recovery) is transmitted from the game control device 100. In this case as well, since the command to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is transmitted after the start-up wait time, the lighting state of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 remains at least over this start-up wait time. It will be maintained and the time required for checking the operating status of the progress notification device 600 will be secured.

Then, when the activation wait time elapses, the game control device 100 performs a process of recovering based on the backed up data, and transmits a power failure recovery command to the effect control device 300 (t22). After that, by performing the necessary processing, the game that was being executed when the power was cut off is restarted. In the effect control device 300, by receiving the power failure recovery command, a process (step C76) of outputting the extinguishing of the special figure 4 symbol LED is performed, and the special figure 1 4 symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4 symbol LED 602 perform. It goes out. Further, in the power failure recovery setting process (step C78), in order to notify that the power failure recovery has been performed, a process of blinking the decorative LED 603 during the power failure recovery notification period is performed. It should be noted that the case accompanied by the RAM clear shown in FIG. 13 can be distinguished from the case where the RAM is cleared by the presence or absence of an audio output indicating that the RAM has been cleared. In addition to this, it may be possible to distinguish by making the blinking mode of the decorative LED different.

When a command corresponding to the game state is received (t3) from the game control device 100, the power failure recovery notification period ends. Since the power failure recovery notification period is continued until a command corresponding to the game state is received from the game control device 100, the time value of the power failure recovery notification period differs depending on the situation when the power is cut off.

Further, the light emitting mode of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 and the decorative LED 603 after the end of the power failure recovery notification period differs depending on the command received from the game control device 100. That is, it differs depending on the situation when the power is cut off, the situation after the power is restored, the specifications of the game control in the game control device 100, and the like.

For example, in the game control specification of the game control device 100, when the command according to the game state transmitted to the effect control device 300 is only the variation start command transmitted at the start of the special figure variation display game. Until the start of the next special figure variation display game, the command according to the game state is not transmitted to the effect control device 300. In this case, the power failure recovery notification period is until the start of the next special figure variation display game or the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), whichever comes first.

That is, when the power is cut off and the game is restored during the execution of the special figure variation display game with the start memory, the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is started before the elapse of a predetermined time from the restoration. For example, the power failure recovery notification period ends there, and the light emitting modes of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4th symbol LED 602 and the decorative LED 603 become the light emitting modes corresponding to the special figure variation display game. If the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is not started before the lapse of the predetermined time, the power failure recovery notification period ends with the lapse of the predetermined time. In this case, the special drawing 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special drawing 2 4th symbol LED 602 are kept in the off state (disappearing symbol display), and the decorative LED 603 is in the light emitting mode in the customer waiting state.

Further, as a specification of game control in the game control device 100, commands according to the game state to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 are transmitted at the start of the special figure variation display game and the variation start command transmitted at the start of the variation stop. If it is a stop command, the command according to the game state is not transmitted to the effect control device 300 until the end of the fluctuation time of the running special figure fluctuation display game or the start of the next special figure fluctuation display game. It becomes. In this case, the power failure recovery notification period is until the end of the fluctuation time, the start of the next special figure fluctuation display game, or the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), whichever comes first.

Various specifications for game control in the game control device 100 can be considered, but the power failure recovery notification period is up to the command transmission timing or the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), whichever comes first. When the power failure recovery notification period ends due to the reception of the command, the light emitting modes of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 and the decorative LED 603 are set to the light emitting modes corresponding to the command, and the light emitting mode is set to the predetermined time. When the power failure recovery notification period ends with the passage of time, the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 are maintained in the off state, and the decorative LED 603 is in the light emitting mode in the customer waiting state.

FIG. 15 shows an execution mode of the special figure variation display game and the decorative special figure variation display game. In the state (t31) in which there is no start memory and the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed, both the first special figure fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the second special figure fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 display 52 The fluctuation display is stopped. Further, the variable display of the first decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 and the variable display of the second decorative special figure variable display game in the display areas 81a and 81b are also stopped.

In this state, in the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, the special figure 1 4th symbol LED601 and the special figure 2 4th symbol LED602, the corresponding special figure variation display game or the second decorative special figure Until the variable display game is started, the state in which the result mode of the corresponding special figure variable display game or the second decorative special figure variable display game executed last time is displayed is maintained. Further, when the corresponding special figure variation display game or the second decorative special figure variation display game is not executed after the power is turned on, the state in which the result mode of the deviation that is the initial symbol is displayed is maintained. Here, the mode as a result of the loss is maintained.

Further, the display device 41 maintains a state in which the result mode of the first decorative special figure variation display game executed last time is displayed until the first decorative special figure variation display game is started. Further, when the first decorative special figure variation display game is not executed after the power is turned on, the state in which the result mode of the initial symbol is displayed is maintained.

Then, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1), the first special figure variation display game is started (t32), and the variation display is started on the corresponding display unit accordingly. That is, the special figure 1 display 51 starts a variable display that blinks a part or all of the display device 41, the display device 41 starts the variable display of the first decorative special figure variable display game, and the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED601 starts the variable display. The variable display of the second decorative special figure variable display game that blinks is started. Further, the special figure 2 display 52 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602, which are not corresponding display units, do not perform variable display, and the state of displaying the result mode of the detachment is maintained.

After that, with the end (t33) of the fluctuation time (execution time), the fluctuation display on the special figure 1 display 51, the display device 41, and the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED601 is finished, and the result mode is displayed. Here, the result is out of order, and the result mode of each out of order is displayed. In addition, the special figure 2 display 52 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602, which are non-corresponding display units, maintain the state of displaying the result mode of the detachment.

Next, when the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37 (starting port 2), the second special figure variable display game is started (t34), and the variable display is started on the corresponding display unit accordingly. That is, the special figure 2 display 52 starts a variable display that blinks a part or all of the display device 41, the display device 41 starts the variable display of the first decorative special figure variable display game, and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 starts the variable display. The variable display of the second decorative special figure variable display game that blinks is started. Further, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED601, which are not corresponding display units, do not perform variable display, and the state of displaying the result mode of the detachment is maintained.

After that, with the end (t35) of the fluctuation time (execution time), the fluctuation display on the special figure 2 display 52, the display device 41, and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 ends, and the result mode is displayed. Here, the result is out of order, and the result mode of each out of order is displayed. In addition, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 which are not corresponding display units maintain the state of displaying the result mode of the detachment.

In this way, during the execution of the special figure variation display game, the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 or the special figure 2 4th symbol LED 602 blinks, that is, the light emitting mode changes so as to repeatedly turn on and off, so that the special figure changes. It becomes possible to grasp whether or not the display game is in progress. That is, whether or not the variable display game is progressing by providing the display area 81 provided with the progress notification device separately from the display device 41 and changing the light emitting mode over the execution period of the variable display game. It forms a progress notification unit that can be grasped. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a control means for controlling the light emitting mode of the progress notification unit.

The special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 are in a flashing mode during the execution of the special figure variation display game, and the light emitting mode (lights up here) from the power-on to the command reception. Is different. As a result, it is possible to distinguish whether the light is emitted to confirm the operation of the progress notification device 600 after the power is turned on or by executing the second decorative special figure variation display game, and to confirm when the power is turned on. It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition that the light emitting mode of the display area 81 of the above is being displayed in a variable manner.

In the present embodiment, the hit result mode of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 is turned on, but the light emission mode from the power-on to the command reception is also set for this hit result mode. It may be different from. In this way, the light emitting mode for confirming the operation of the progress notification device 600 during the period from when the power is turned on until the game can be started is completely different from the light emitting mode in the state where the game can be started after that. Therefore, it becomes possible to distinguish these more easily.

That is, in a game machine that plays a variable display game in which a plurality of symbols are variablely displayed on the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port and then the symbols corresponding to the results are stopped and displayed, the game immediately recovers from the power failure. When the symbol displayed at the time of the power failure was displayed, it was difficult to confirm from the outside that the game machine had a power failure. However, as described above, when the power failure is restored, the light emitting mode of the progress notification device 600 is changed to a light emitting mode different from the light emitting mode of the progress notification unit during the execution period of the variable display game for a predetermined time, thereby causing a power failure. It has the effect of making it easier to understand that the state has been restored.

In particular, if the light emitting mode at the time of power failure recovery is other than the light emitting mode of the special result, it is said that there is a discrepancy between the light emitting mode in which the special game state is displayed but the special game state is displayed and the actual game state. It also has the effect of preventing people from thinking about it and preventing troubles between the player and the game store due to suspicion that it may be a malfunction. In addition, by setting the light emission mode when the power is restored to a light emission mode that is not used in the second decorative special figure variation display game, the clerk of the game store visually confirms that the power of the game machine has been illegally shut off and turned on again. It also has the effect of preventing damage caused by fraudulent activities.

Further, the operation of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be confirmed by keeping all the LEDs lit for a predetermined period after the power is turned on. In this case, if the light emission mode in which all the LEDs are turned on is not included as the display of the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game or the result mode, the light emission for checking the operation and the light emission in the special figure variation display game can be obtained. It can be easily distinguished.

From the above, it is advantageous for the player when a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is variablely displayed on the display device 41 is executed based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the variable display game has a predetermined result mode. In a game machine that generates a special gaming state, it is provided separately from the display device 41, and it is possible to grasp whether or not the variable display game is in progress by changing the light emitting mode over the execution period of the variable display game. A progress notification unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) and a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the light emitting mode of the progress notification unit are provided, and the power of the game machine is turned on as the control means. Correspondingly, the light emitting mode of the progress notification unit is controlled to be different from the light emitting mode of the progress notification unit during the execution period of the variable display game for a predetermined time. Become.

Here, the progress notification unit may be any one provided with a member capable of emitting light, and is provided with an LED or a lamp, or a light emitting unit having a point-like or planar shape, a 7-segment shape, a display shape, or the like composed of liquid crystal or EL. Examples include those provided with. Further, the light emitting mode includes lighting, extinguishing, blinking, change in emission color, and the like.

[First modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. In the gaming machine of this modified example, the progress notification device 600 emits light for checking the operation regardless of the control of the effect control device 300 when the power is turned on.

The gaming machine of this modified example has a circuit configuration as shown in FIG. 15 as a circuit configuration of the effect control device 300, the progress notification device 600, the board decoration device 46, and the frame decoration device 18. The effect control device 300 is provided with an LED driver 350 with a serial I / F that forms a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 and a frame decoration LED control circuit 333. A data signal SDA is input to the LED driver 350 with a serial I / F with reference to the clock signal SCL, and each LED is controlled by controlling the output unit OUT based on this data signal. .. In addition, the reset signal RESET can also be input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a connector 351 for connecting to the progress notification device 600, and a connector 352 for connecting to the board decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18 provided with the decoration LED 603, each with a serial I / F. It is connected to the corresponding output of the LED driver 350. By connecting the connectors 604 and 605 of each device to the connectors 351 and 352, the LED of each device can be controlled by the LED driver 350 with a serial I / F. Further, electric power for driving each device is supplied to the connectors 351 and 352 of the effect control device 300, and the electric power is also supplied to each device by connecting the connector.

Further, the circuit for controlling the progress notification device 600 includes an operation confirmation means for causing the progress notification device 600 to emit light for operation confirmation regardless of the control of the effect control device 300 when the power is turned on. ing. The operation checking means 360 arranges the transistors Q1 and Q2 in the circuit in which the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED601 is arranged and the circuit in which the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED602 is arranged, and turns on the transistors Q1 and Q2, respectively. It supplies the electric power (DC5V) for the above.

By providing such an operation confirmation means 360, electric power (DC12V) for driving the progress notification device 600 is supplied by turning on the power to the game machine 10, and electric power (DC5V) is supplied to the operation confirmation means 360. Is supplied and the transistors Q1 and Q2 of the operation confirmation means 360 are turned on. As a result, the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 are turned on without being controlled by the LED driver 350 with serial I / F. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the supply of electric power (DC5V) to the operation checking means 360 is terminated, and thereafter, the LED driver 350 with serial I / F is used to display the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4th. The light emitting state of the symbol LED 602 is controlled.

In this way, when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, the power is supplied to the progress notification device 600 before the control by the control means is started so that the game machine 10 has a specific light emitting mode. The operation of the progress notification device 600 can be confirmed quickly and reliably. Although the effect control device 300 is provided with the operation confirmation means 360, the effect control device 300 may be provided with a decorative relay device that relays a signal between the effect control device 300 and the progress notification device 600, or the progress notification device 600 may be provided. You may be prepared. Further, the configuration of the operation confirmation means 360 may be any configuration as long as the progress notification device 600 emits light for operation confirmation regardless of the control of the effect control device 300 when the power is turned on. ..

From the above, it is advantageous for the player when a variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is variablely displayed is executed on the display device 41 based on the establishment of the starting condition, and the variable display game has a predetermined result mode. In the gaming machine that generates the special gaming state, it is provided separately from the display device 41, and it is possible to grasp whether or not the variable display game is in progress by changing the light emitting mode over the execution period of the variable display game. A progress notification unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) and a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the light emitting mode of the progress notification unit are provided, and when the power of the game machine is turned on, Before starting the control by the control means, power is supplied to the progress notification unit so that the progress notification unit has a specific light emission mode, and the control means determines the light emission mode of the progress notification unit during the execution period of the variable display game. It is controlled so that the light emitting mode is different from the specific light emitting mode.

Here, the progress notification unit may be any one provided with a member capable of emitting light, and is provided with an LED or a lamp, or a light emitting unit having a point-like or planar shape, a 7-segment shape, a display shape, or the like composed of liquid crystal or EL. Examples include those provided with. Further, the light emitting mode includes lighting, extinguishing, blinking, change in emission color, and the like.

[Second modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The game machine of this modification has a different configuration of the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 forming the light emitting portion.

In the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special drawing 2 fourth symbol LED 602 of this modification, a plurality of light emitting bodies 610 having different light emitting colors are provided in close proximity to each other, and it is possible to generate colors other than the light emitting colors of each light emitting body. It is said that. Here, a so-called full-color LED having red, blue, and green light emitting bodies and capable of generating various light emitting colors by controlling the light emitting mode of each light emitting body is used.

Further, the display area 81a is divided into two light emitting areas, and each light emitting area is provided with the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 so that the light emitting mode can be controlled independently. The display area 81b is also divided into two light emitting areas, and each light emitting area is provided with a special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 so that the light emitting mode can be controlled independently. In these display areas 81a and 81b, it is notified that the variable display is being performed by changing the light emitting mode such as blinking or sequentially changing the light emitting color during the variable display of the corresponding special figure variable display game. Is controlled by. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the light emission mode is controlled according to the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game.

Here, one decorative special figure variation display game is executed depending on the display of the display device 41 and the light emitting mode in the display area 81a or 81b, and the special symbol (identification information) displayed on the display device 41 , The result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game (result mode of the special figure variation display game) is displayed in combination with the light emission mode in the display area 81a or 81b. That is, the display area 81a and the display area 81b form a notification unit that displays the result mode of the variable display game depending on the light emitting mode. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a control means for controlling the light emitting mode of the notification unit.

FIG. 17 shows a display example of the result mode. Of the two light emitting regions in the display area 81a, one light emitting region is on the special figure 1 fourth symbol, and the other light emitting region is on the special figure 1 fourth symbol. Further, of the two light emitting regions in the display area 81b, one light emitting region is on the special figure 2 fourth symbol, and the other light emitting region is on the special figure 2 fourth symbol.

The results of the special figure variation display game include an outlier that does not generate a special gaming state and a big hit that generates a special gaming state. In the big hit, the number of rounds in the special game state is 16, 15, and 10 rounds, respectively, and after the end of the special game state, the big hit is a big hit that will be in a probable state until the next big hit. There is a 10R normal, which is a big hit in which the number of rounds in the state is 10 rounds, and the time is shortened until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times after the end of the special game state.

Then, a result mode composed of a combination of a special symbol and a light emitting mode in the light emitting region is set so as to be different depending on these results. Further, there are cases where a plurality of result modes correspond to one result, and the result mode differs depending on whether or not it is notified that the 10R probability variation will be in the probability variation state from the beginning. By making the variation of the display of the result mode various in this way, the player cannot easily identify the result, and the interest of the game is improved.

For example, if the result is out of order in the first special figure variation display game, the left variation display area (first special symbol), the right variation display area (second special symbol), and the middle variation display area (second special symbol) on the display device 41 The combination of (third special symbol) is a non-doublet display, and the upper part of the special figure 1 and the lower part of the special figure 1 are turned off. Further, in the case of 16R probability variation, the combination of each variation display area of the display device 41 is "333" or "777", and the upper part of the special figure 1 fourth symbol and the lower part of the special figure 1 fourth symbol are lit in red. It becomes.

Further, in the case of 15R probability variation, the combination of each variable display area of the display device 41 is "111", "555" or "999", and the upper of the special figure 1 fourth symbol and the lower of the special figure 1 fourth symbol are Both are lit in red, both are lit in green, or both are lit in blue. In the result aspect shown in FIG. 17, it is controlled so that the light emitting region is turned off in the case of an outlier and the light emitting region is turned on in the case of a big hit. Therefore, even if the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 or the special drawing 2 4th symbol LED 602 fails and does not light up, it is possible to prevent the player from being erroneously notified that the state is advantageous.

Here, in the display of the result mode, in the special figure 1 4th symbol, the special figure 1 4th symbol, the special figure 2 4th symbol, and the special figure 2 4th symbol, the special figure 1 4th symbol LED601 and In the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602, the light emitting bodies 610 having different light emitting colors are not emitted at the same time. That is, the light emitting mode of each light emitting region is set to be either red, blue, green, or extinguished.

If the emission color generated by the emission of the plurality of light emitting bodies 610 is used as the display of the result mode, even if one light emitting body 610 fails, the emission color different from the planned emission color will be emitted. In the factory-shipped inspection, it is necessary to confirm even the emission color for each result mode, which causes a problem that the inspection cannot be performed efficiently. However, by preventing the illuminants 610 of different emission colors from emitting light at the same time in one illuminant, if a big hit is generated in the factory inspection, it is possible to confirm whether or not the emission region is lit. This makes it easier to find failures, and makes it possible to efficiently perform factory-shipped inspections.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present modification, the progress notification device 600 may emit light for checking the operation when the power is turned on, regardless of the control of the effect control device 300, as in the first modification. In this case, the circuit configuration as shown in FIG. 18 is provided as the circuit configuration of the effect control device 300 and the progress notification device 600.

That is, the circuit for controlling the progress notification device 600 includes an operation confirmation means 360 for causing the progress notification device 600 to emit light for operation confirmation regardless of the control of the effect control device 300 when the power is turned on. To. The operation checking means 360 arranges the transistors Q1 to Q6 in each of the circuit in which the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED601 is arranged and the circuit in which the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED602 is arranged, and turns on the transistors Q1 to Q6. It supplies the electric power (DC5V) for making the circuit.

By providing such an operation confirmation means 360, electric power (DC12V) for driving the progress notification device 600 is supplied by turning on the power to the game machine 10, and electric power (DC5V) is supplied to the operation confirmation means 360. Is supplied and the transistors Q1 to Q6 of the operation confirmation means 360 are turned on. As a result, the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 fourth symbol LED 602 are turned on without being controlled by the LED driver 350 with serial I / F. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the supply of electric power (DC5V) to the operation checking means 360 is terminated, and thereafter, the LED driver 350 with serial I / F is used to display the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4th. The light emitting state of the symbol LED 602 is controlled.

Here, the special figure 1 4th symbol LED 601 and the special drawing 2 4th symbol LED 602 are shown as one, but in reality, two are provided corresponding to each light emitting region, and the operation of each is confirmed. Means 360 is provided. However, when it is turned on for the purpose of notifying that it is starting up, at least one LED may be turned on. Further, although the special drawing 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special drawing 2 4th symbol LED 602 are shown as a type having a built-in protection diode, an external type configuration may be used.

In the gaming machine of the present modification, when the power is turned on, the special figure 1 fourth symbol LED 601 and the special figure 2 4th symbol LED 602 are operated by the control of the effect control device 300 without the above-mentioned operation confirmation means 360. When lit by the confirmation means 360, all the red, blue, and green illuminants 610 are lit so as to have a white emission color. As a result, when the light emitting body 610 fails and does not light up, the light emitting color becomes a color other than white, so that the failure can be easily detected.

Further, when the power is turned on, the emission color (white in this case) when the lighting state is turned on by the control of the effect control device 300 or by the operation confirmation means 360 is displayed during the variation display of the special figure variation display game or the display of the result mode. It is a luminescent color that is not used during games such as inside and waiting for customers. As a result, it is possible to prevent the light emission for confirmation at the time of turning on the power from being mistakenly recognized as being due to the game. It is also possible to determine whether or not the game is possible.

Further, when the power is turned on, the emission color other than white can be obtained by configuring the effect control device 300 to emit light only the light emitting body 610 of a specific emission color by the operation confirmation means 360. In particular, when the confirmation light emission at the time of turning on the power is performed by the control of the effect control device 300 regardless of the operation confirmation means 360, any emission color can be used.

Further, in this modification, a full-color LED having red, blue, and green light emitting bodies 610 is used, but light emitting bodies 610 having a plurality of different light emitting colors are provided in close proximity to each other, except for the light emitting colors of each light emitting body 610. It suffices as long as it is possible to generate the above-mentioned colors, and the illuminants 610 having different emission colors may have two types or four or more types.

In addition, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game (result mode of the special figure variation display game) is displayed by combining the special symbol displayed on the display device 41 and the light emitting mode in the display area 81a or 81b. However, the result mode may be displayed only by the light emitting mode of the display area 81a or 81b independently of the display device 41. Further, the result mode may be displayed by the light emitting mode in the display area 81a or 81b without the display device 41. Further, the structure of the display area 81a or 81b may be a point shape, a surface shape, a 7-segment shape, a display shape, or the like composed of a liquid crystal, an EL, or the like, in addition to a structure including an LED or a lamp. Further, the light emitting mode includes lighting, extinguishing, blinking, change in emission color, and the like.

From the above, in a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on the establishment of a start condition and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined result mode. The notification unit includes a notification unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) for displaying the result mode of the variable display game according to the light emission mode, and a control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the light emission mode of the notification unit. , A light emitting unit in which a plurality of light emitting bodies 610 having different light emitting colors are provided in close proximity to each other and can generate a color other than the light emitting color of each light emitting body 610 (Special Figure 1 Fourth Design LED 601 and Special Figure 2 Fourth Design LED 602). ), And the control means controls so that the light emitting mode is different depending on the type of the result mode, and when displaying the result mode, the light emitting bodies of different emission colors are not simultaneously emitted in one light emitting unit. It means that it is controlled like this. Therefore, at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not the light emitting unit is lit, so that the inspection at the time of shipment from the factory can be efficiently performed.

Here, examples of the light emitting unit include those provided with LEDs and lamps, point-shaped and planar shapes composed of liquid crystals and EL, 7-segment shapes, and display shapes. Further, the light emitting mode includes lighting, extinguishing, blinking, change in emission color, and the like.

Further, in the variable display game, the result mode is displayed by combining the display of a plurality of identification information in the display device 41 separate from the notification unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) and the light emission mode in the notification unit. The control means (effect control device 300) is configured to control the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit so that the combination of the plurality of identification information and the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit is different depending on the type of the result mode. It will be. Therefore, since the result mode is displayed by the combination of the plurality of identification information and the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit, the display variation of the result mode can be varied.

Further, the control means (effect control device 300) changes the light emitting mode of the notification unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) over the execution period of the variation display game to determine whether or not the variation display game is in progress. When displaying a result mode other than the predetermined result mode, the light emitting unit is controlled to be turned off, and when displaying the predetermined result mode, the light emitting body 610 is displayed. It means that the control is made so that the color is one of the emission colors of. Therefore, the progress of the variable display game can be confirmed by the light emitting mode of the notification unit. In addition, in the case of a result mode other than the predetermined result mode, the light is turned off, and in the case of the predetermined result mode, the light is turned on. Therefore, when the light emitter fails and the light is not turned on, the game is played. It is possible to prevent a person from being informed that he / she is in an advantageous state by mistake.

Further, the control means (effect control device 300) displays the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) in a variable manner over a predetermined period in response to the power of the game machine being turned on. It is controlled so that the light emitting mode is different from the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit during the execution period of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the light emitting mode of the notification unit for confirmation when the power is turned on from being mistakenly recognized as being due to the variable display game.

Further, the control means (effect control device 300) controls the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) in a predetermined period so as to be a light emitting mode that is not used by the light emitting unit during the game. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the light emitting mode of the notification unit for confirmation when the power is turned on from being mistakenly recognized as being due to the game. It is also possible to determine whether or not the game is possible.

[Third modification]
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. In the gaming machine of this modified example, the display device 41 takes on the function of the progress notification device 600. That is, a display area 81a for displaying the second decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the first special figure variable display game and a display for displaying the second decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the second special figure variable display game. A fourth display area 81 including the area 81b is provided as a part of the display unit in the display device 41.

After this third modification, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 for displaying the special figure change display game, the left change display area 80a for displaying the first decorative special figure change display game, and the middle change display. An example of a display mode at the time of power failure recovery is shown for the area 80b, the right variation display area 80c, and the fourth display area 81 for displaying the second decorative special figure variation display game.

Then, the above-described embodiment and the first and second modifications can be combined with the configurations of the third and subsequent modifications. As this combination, mainly the configuration of the above-described embodiment including the progress notification device 600, the display mode of the fourth display area 81 in each of the third and subsequent modifications can be applied as the light emission mode in the progress notification device 600. Is. Further, mainly the configuration of each modification after the third modification without the progress notification device 600 is a variation display over a predetermined time, which is a light emitting mode of the progress notification device 600 at the time of turning on the power in the above-described embodiment. It is possible to apply as a display mode of the fourth display area 81 of each of the third and subsequent modified examples that the light emitting mode is different from the light emitting mode during the execution period of the game.

First, the display on the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display device 41 according to the special figure variation display game will be described. The display control on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is mainly performed by the symbol variation control process (steps A17 and A19) in the special figure game process shown in FIG. In this process, if the special figure fluctuation display game is fluctuating, a blinking display is performed, and if it is not fluctuating, the state of displaying the result mode, which is a symbol corresponding to the result of the previous special figure fluctuation display game, is maintained. Control to do. The type of result mode to be displayed is set based on the value stored in the stop symbol number area of the RAM 111C. The value of the stop symbol number area is set based on the result of the special figure variation display game in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process and the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process in the special figure normal processing (step A9).

FIG. 19 shows an example of the result mode displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. The result mode shown in FIG. 19A is a result mode corresponding to the loss result, and the result mode shown in FIG. 19B is a special result mode corresponding to the special result. .. The special result mode shown in FIG. 19 (b) may be any result mode other than the out-of-order result mode shown in FIG. 19 (a).

FIG. 20 shows an example of a display mode when the second special figure variation display game is changing. In this case, the display in which the state shown in FIG. 20 (a) and the state shown in FIG. 20 (b) are alternately repeated is performed. Since the first special figure variation display game is not executed on the special figure 1 display 51 that displays the first special figure variation display game, the result mode corresponding to the result of the previous first special figure variation display game is displayed. The state is maintained, and the special result mode is displayed here. Further, in the special figure 2 display 52 that displays the second special figure variation display game, since the second special figure variation display game is changing, a blinking display that repeatedly turns on and off the central segment is performed. Here, the lighting of the disengagement result mode and the turning off of all segments are repeated. In addition, during the fluctuation, the outlier result mode and the special result mode may be sequentially displayed.

FIG. 21 shows an example of display on the display device 41. As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the central portion of the display device 41 is a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. 1 The left fluctuation display area 80a, the middle fluctuation display area 80b, and the right fluctuation display area 80c for displaying the decorative special figure fluctuation display game are set. Further, in the upper left portion of the display device 41, a fourth display area 81 for displaying the second decorative special figure variation display game is set as a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Further, at the lower part of the display device 41, a first decorative special figure start memory display 82a for displaying information such as the number of first start memory and look-ahead information, and information such as the number of second start memory and look-ahead information are displayed. The second decorative special figure start memory display 82b is displayed.

In the first decorative special figure variation display game performed using the left variable display area 80a, the medium variable display area 80b, and the right variable display area 80c, a decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of numbers and the like is displayed in each variable display area. In each of the above, each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that makes it difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that are fluctuating after a predetermined time are stopped in this order in the order of the left fluctuation display area 80a, the right fluctuation display area 80c, and the middle fluctuation display area 80b, and the left fluctuation display area 80a, the middle fluctuation display area 80b, and the right fluctuation display are displayed. This is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode composed of the identification information stopped and displayed in each of the regions 80c. In this first decorative special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are executed using the same display areas 80a, 80b, and 80c.

The fourth display area 81 includes a display area 81a for displaying the second decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation display game, and a second decorative special figure variation corresponding to the second special figure variation display game. A display area 81b for displaying a display game is set. In the second decorative special figure variation display game performed using the fourth display area 81, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), an out-of-order result mode, a probability variation jackpot result mode, and a normal jackpot result mode are set. The 4th symbol is used. Then, during the fluctuation, a variation display is performed in which these are sequentially displayed, and the corresponding result mode is displayed with the end of the special figure variation display game. Further, in the display area 81 in which the second decorative special figure variation display game is not executed, the state in which the result mode corresponding to the result of the previous second decorative special figure variation display game performed in the display area 81 is displayed is displayed. It is supposed to be maintained.

FIG. 22 shows an example of the display mode of the decorative special figure variation display game. The state shown in FIG. 22A is a state in which the special result mode of the probability variation jackpot is derived in the first special figure variation display game. In the first decorative special figure variation display game, a special result mode in which the same identification information is displayed in each of the left variation display area 80a, the middle variation display area 80b, and the right variation display area 80c is displayed. Moreover, the fact that the identification information is "7" indicates that it is a probabilistic jackpot. In the second decorative special figure variation display game, the result mode corresponding to the probability variation jackpot is displayed in the display area 81a corresponding to the first special figure variation display game. In the display area 81b corresponding to the second special figure variation display game, the state of displaying the result mode corresponding to the deviation result which is the result of the previous second special figure variation display game is maintained. Further, the first decorative special figure start memory display 82a is notified that there is one first start memory, and the second decorative special figure start memory display 82b is notified that there is one second start memory.

Then, when the second special figure variation display game is started, as shown in FIG. 22B, in the first decorative special figure variation display game, the left variation display area 80a, the middle variation display area 80b, and the right variation display area A variable display is performed in which the identification information is changed in each of the 80c. Further, in the second decorative special figure variation display game, the variation display in which the identification information is varied is performed in the display area 81b corresponding to the second special figure variation display game. At this time, in the display area 81a corresponding to the first special figure variation display game, the state in which the result of the previous first special figure variation display game is displayed is maintained. Further, in the second decorative special figure start memory display 82b, it is notified that the second start memory is digested and becomes 0.

After that, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), the variation display in the second decorative special figure variation display game ends, and the result mode is displayed. Here, the result of the second special figure variation display game is out of order, and in the first decorative special figure variation display game, the identification information of the left variation display area 80a, the middle variation display area 80b, and the right variation display area 80c is doublet. The result mode of the disengagement is displayed. Further, in the second decorative special figure variation display game, the deviation result mode corresponding to the deviation result is stopped and displayed in the display area 81b corresponding to the second special figure variation display game.

Next, the display of the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display device 41 when a power failure occurs and is restored will be described. When a power failure occurs, the information of the RAM 111C is backed up by supplying power from the backup power supply unit 420, and the backed up information includes the value of the above-mentioned stop symbol number area. It has been. That is, even when a power failure occurs, the game control device 100 can store and hold control information related to the first variable display game and the second variable display game by the variable display game executing means (game control device 100) (backup means). ), The storage holding means is set to store at least the result mode (value of the stop symbol number area) being displayed by the game display control means as control information. Then, when the power is restored from the power failure, the value of the stopped symbol number area backed up is set to the value of the initial symbol by the processing of steps S29 to S30, so that the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display are used. The initial symbol will be displayed on 52.

FIG. 23 shows an example of the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display device 41 when a power failure occurs. In this example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a power failure occurs while the second special figure variation display game is being executed. In the power failure state, the information of the RAM 111C is backed up by supplying power from the backup power supply unit 420, but as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display The display on the device 52 and the display device 41 disappears.

After that, when the power is restored from the power failure state, the initial symbol is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 as shown in FIG. 23 (c). The initial symbol here is a symbol corresponding to the result of the loss. The initial symbol may be any symbol, but it is desirable that the initial symbol is not a special result mode. In addition, it may be possible to clearly indicate that the power failure has been restored by displaying a symbol that is not used in the special figure variation display game. Further, the initial symbol may be different depending on the presence / absence of initialization (presence / absence of RAM clear). In this way, in addition to recovering from a power failure, it is possible to notify whether or not the RAM has been cleared.

Further, the display of the display device 41 is controlled by the effect control device 300, but since the effect control device 300 is not backed up when a power failure occurs, as shown in FIGS. 88 and 89 when the power failure is restored. Initialization is performed. As a result, the left fluctuation display area 80a, the middle fluctuation display area 80b and the right fluctuation display area 80c for displaying the first decoration special figure fluctuation display game, and the fourth display area 81 for displaying the second decoration special figure fluctuation display game Will be displayed when a predetermined initial symbol is restored from a power failure. Here, as the initial symbol, the symbol corresponding to the outlier result is displayed. The initial symbol may be any symbol, but it is desirable that the initial symbol is not a special result mode. In addition, a symbol that is not used to display the result of the special figure variation display game may be displayed to indicate that the power failure has been restored.

The display of the initial symbol in the fourth display area 81 can be performed by replacing the process of outputting the lighting of the special figure 4 symbol LED shown in FIG. 9 (step C3) with the process of displaying the initial symbol. Further, by replacing the process of outputting the extinguishing of the special figure 4 symbol LED in FIG. 12 (steps C72, C76, C81) as the process of ending the display of the initial symbol, the initial symbol is displayed only for a predetermined period. Will be.

From the above, when the variable display game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result, the player A game machine that generates a special game state that imparts a predetermined game value to the game, and a variable display game executing means (game control device 100) that executes a variable display game based on a winning of a game ball to a starting port. Variable display A game display control means (game control device 100) for displaying a variable display game on a variable display device (special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52) using a plurality of identification symbols is provided for game display control. The means is to display a predetermined initial symbol on the variable display device when the power failure is restored.

Further, the display device 41 for displaying the game and the effect control means (effect control device 300) for displaying the decorative variation display game corresponding to the variation display game on the display device 41 using a plurality of identification symbols are provided. The effect control means is configured to display a predetermined initial symbol on the display device 41 when the power failure is restored.

A game machine that plays a variable display game in which a variable display device displays a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays the symbols corresponding to the result based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port is known, but it has recovered from a power failure. When the design displayed at the time of the power failure was displayed, it was difficult to confirm from the outside that the game machine had a power failure. However, by displaying the initial symbol when the power is restored, it becomes easier to understand that the power has been restored. In particular, if the initial symbol is other than the special result mode, the player thinks that there is a discrepancy between the displayed symbol that the special result mode is displayed but the special game state is not displayed and the actual game state. It is possible to prevent it from being stolen, and it is possible to prevent troubles between the player and the game store due to suspicion that it may be a malfunction. In addition, by setting the initial symbol to a symbol that is not used in the special figure variation display game, the clerk of the game store can visually confirm that the power of the game machine has been turned off and on again, which is illegal. It also has the effect of preventing damage caused by the act.

Next, a circuit configuration for outputting a signal based on the operation of the effect button 25 and the initialization switch will be described. FIG. 24 shows a circuit configuration in the case of a game switch used for a game such as an effect button 25, which is a switch excluding the initialization switch, and FIG. 25 shows a circuit configuration in the case of an initialization switch. In contrast to the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 24, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 25 does not include a connection line to the ground provided with R2.

In both of the circuit configurations shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the capacitor C is charged by operating the switch SW to turn it on. When the charging of the capacitor C is completed, the transistor Tr is turned on, and a signal of a predetermined voltage level is output to the CPU. After that, when the operation of the switch SW is released and turned off, the discharge from the capacitor C is started. While the discharge from the capacitor C continues, the transistor Tr remains ON, and the output of the signal to the CPU is continued. Then, when the discharge from the capacitor C is completed, the transistor Tr is turned off and the output of the signal to the CPU is stopped.

That is, in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 24, the switch SW serves as a game switch. Further, the portion provided with the capacitor C charges the electric charge in response to the operation of the game switch used for the game, and discharges the charged charge in response to the operation of the game switch being released. The first charge / discharge circuit is formed. Further, the portion including the transistor Tr, which outputs a signal to the CPU when the transistor Tr is turned on, uses the signal input through the first charge / discharge circuit as a game switch operation signal at a predetermined voltage level. It forms the first driver circuit to output.

Further, in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 25, the switch SW serves as an initialization switch. Further, the portion provided with the capacitor C charges the electric charge in response to the operation of the RAM initialization switch for initializing the RAM, and charges in response to the cancellation of the operation of the RAM initialization switch. It forms a second charge / discharge circuit that discharges the charged charge. Further, the portion including the transistor Tr that outputs a signal to the CPU when the transistor Tr is turned on outputs a signal input through the second charge / discharge circuit as a RAM initialization signal at a predetermined voltage level. The second driver circuit is formed.

FIG. 26 shows a timing chart of the operation of the switch SW, the input to the transistor Tr, and the output to the CPU. FIG. 26A is a timing chart in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 24, and FIG. 26B is a timing chart in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 25.

In any circuit configuration, when the switch SW is operated to be turned ON (t1) and then the charging of the capacitor C is completed (t2), the input to the base of the transistor Tr is turned ON to obtain a predetermined voltage level. The output of the signal to the CPU is started (t2). The time (t1 to t2) until the capacitor C is charged is the same time. Then, even if the operation of the switch SW is released and turned off (t3), the input to the base of the transistor Tr remains ON until the discharge from the capacitor C is completed (t4), and the predetermined voltage level is reached. The output of the signal to the CPU is continued (t3 to t4).

Here, in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 24, the discharge path from the capacitor C includes a path via the resistor R1 and the resistor R2 and a path via the transistor Tr, and the discharge period of the capacitor C (FIG. 26 (a)). T2) is not so long. This makes it possible to output a signal that responds swiftly to the operation of the switch.

On the other hand, in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 25, since the connection line connecting to the ground is not provided between the switch SW and the charge / discharge circuit provided with the capacitor C, the discharge path from the capacitor C uses the transistor Tr. It is only a route through. Therefore, the period during which the output of the signal to the CPU is maintained (T2 in FIG. 26B) after the operation of the switch SW is released and turned off is longer than the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 24. As a result, if the initialization switch is operated when the power of the game machine is turned on, the initialization switch can be reliably operated until the process of reading the state of the first input port 122 (step S4) in the main process shown in FIG. 5 is performed. The corresponding signal is output, and it is possible to prevent problems such as the RAM not being initialized even though the RAM initialization switch is operated.

From the above, the electric charge is charged in response to the operation of the RAM initialization switch for initializing the RAM 111C, and the charged charge is discharged in response to the cancellation of the operation of the RAM initialization switch. A charge / discharge circuit to be used, a driver circuit that outputs a signal input through the charge / discharge circuit as a RAM initialization signal at a predetermined voltage level, and a ground between the RAM initialization switch and the charge / discharge circuit. The RAM initialization signal is continuously transmitted for a predetermined period by discharging the electric charge charged in the charge / discharge circuit when the operation of the RAM initialization switch is released by not providing a connection line to be connected to. It means that it is output.

In addition, the charge is charged in response to the operation of the game switch (effect button 25) used for the game, and the charged charge is discharged in response to the release of the operation of the game switch. The 1 charge / discharge circuit, the 1st driver circuit that outputs the signal input through the 1st charge / discharge circuit as a game switch operation signal at a predetermined voltage level, and the RAM initialization switch for initializing the RAM 111C are provided. It is input via the second charge / discharge circuit and the second charge / discharge circuit that charge the charge in response to the operation and discharge the charged charge in response to the release of the RAM initialization switch operation. A second driver circuit that outputs the signal as a RAM initialization signal at a predetermined voltage level is provided, and a connection line for connecting to the ground is provided between the game switch and the first charge / discharge circuit, while the RAM is provided. The connection line connected to the ground is not provided between the initialization switch and the second charge / discharge circuit.

If the configuration is such that the period during which the signal output to the CPU is maintained (T2 in FIG. 26B) after the switch SW operation is released and turned off is set to be sufficiently long, the main is shown in FIG. In the process, the state of the first input port 122 may be read by determining whether the initialization switch is turned on (step S15) without performing the process of reading the state of the first input port 122 (step S4). .. In this case, even if the initialization switch is operated immediately after the power is turned on, the initial operation is performed by discharging from the charge / discharge circuit until the determination (step S15) of whether the initialization switch is turned on has passed after the delay time by the power on delay timer. The charge / discharge circuit is configured so that the output of the conversion signal is continued.

Further, in the circuit configuration of the game switch shown in FIG. 24, it is not necessary to provide a charge / discharge circuit. Further, although the initialization switch is provided in the power supply device 400, it may be provided in the game control device 100 or may be provided in a place other than this in the game machine 10.

[Fourth modification]
Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the game machine of the third modification described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description is omitted, and the description is mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modified example performs the initialization process when the initialization switch is ON for a predetermined time.

[Main processing]
In the gaming machine of this modified example, the process shown in FIG. 27 is performed instead of the process shown in FIG. In this process, the process of reading the state of the first input port 122 (step S4) is not performed, and the state of the first input port 122 is read by determining whether the initialization switch is turned on (step S15).

When the initialization switch (initialization signal) is on (step S15; Y), the number of times (here, 256 times) that the initialization signal is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set. , It is determined whether the initialization signal is ON continuously over the number of times (step S911). Then, when the initialization signal is continuously turned on for 256 times of reading (step S911; Y), the initialization process after step S25 is performed. If the initialization switch (initialization signal) is off from the beginning, or if the initialization signal is not turned on continuously for 256 readings (step S15; N), steps S16 and subsequent steps are taken. Perform processing.

In this modified example, even if the initialization switch is operated immediately after the power is turned on, at least the initialization signal is read via the port and the data bus and checked multiple times (step S911). The charge / discharge circuit is configured so that the output of the initialization signal is continued by the discharge from the charge / discharge circuit until the period until it is determined to exist. As a result, the state of the initialization switch (initialization signal) can be monitored for a long period of time, and it is possible to prevent the RAM from being accidentally initialized due to noise or the like on the signal line.

[Fifth variant]
Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment or the third modified example, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The different parts will be mainly described. In the gaming machine of this modified example, when the power failure is restored, the initial symbol is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 for a predetermined period, and then the symbol before the power failure occurs is displayed.

FIG. 28 shows an example of the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display device 41 when a power failure occurs. 28 (a) to (c) are the same as those of FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (c). Then, when a predetermined period elapses from the display of the initial symbol, the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure is displayed again on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 as shown in FIG. 28 (d). .. Examples of this predetermined period include the time until the special figure variation display game is started and the predetermined time. As in the above-described embodiment, the period from turning on the power to transmitting the command may be set.

Here, in the special figure 1 display 51, which is a special figure display corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that is not changing when a power failure occurs, the result mode displayed before the power failure occurs is displayed again. In addition, the special figure 2 display 52, which is a special figure display corresponding to the special figure change display game that was changing when a power failure occurs, displays the changing mode. Regarding the special figure fluctuation display game that was fluctuating at the time of power failure, the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game that was fluctuating may be displayed at the time of recovery from the power failure. In addition, if a power failure occurs while waiting for customers who are not executing the special figure fluctuation display game, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are displayed before the power failure occurs after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. The displayed result mode is displayed again. As a result, it is possible to easily confirm the occurrence of a power failure and also to confirm that the state has returned to the state before the power failure occurred. In addition, the initial design is a design that is not used in the special figure variation display game, and by displaying this for a predetermined period, the clerk of the game store visually confirms that the power of the game machine has been illegally shut off and turned on again. This makes it easier to check and has the effect of preventing damage caused by fraudulent activities.

In order to have such a configuration, in the gaming machine of this modified example, a save area for saving the value of the stop symbol number area is provided in the RAM 111C, and the same value is stored in the stop symbol number area and the save area during a normal game. In addition, the values in both areas should be backed up in the event of a power failure. When the power failure is restored, the value of the stop symbol number area is set to the value of the initial symbol by the processing of steps S29 to S31, so that the initial symbol is displayed on the special symbol indicators 51 and 52. It is left as it was when it occurred.

[Design variation display processing]
Further, in the gaming machine of the present modification, the symbol variation process shown in FIG. 29 is performed as the symbol variation process in the special figure game process shown in FIG. In this symbol variation display process, it is determined whether or not the initial symbol is displayed in a predetermined period (step A951), and if it is in the predetermined period (step A951; Y), the processes of steps A281 to A291 are not performed. As a result, the state in which the initial symbol is displayed is maintained until the predetermined period elapses.

If it is not within the predetermined period (step A951; N), it is determined whether the end timing of the predetermined period is reached (step A952). The end timing of the predetermined period is a case where the symbol variation display processing is first performed on the target symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2) after the predetermined period ends. When it is the end timing of this predetermined period (step A952; Y), the value of the save area is set in the stop symbol number area (step A953), and the processes of steps A281 to A291 are performed. That is, when the predetermined period ends, the process of step A953, which is a process for displaying the result mode before the occurrence of the power failure, is performed for each of the special figures 1 and 2, whereby the predetermined period elapses. As a result, the result mode before the power failure can be displayed.

In the symbol variation control process of FIG. 29, the initial symbol is displayed until a predetermined period elapses regardless of whether or not the variation display is stopped, but the variation display is still displayed. The initial symbol may be displayed only on the diagram display. That is, even if the special figure fluctuation display game is restarted or started after the power failure is restored, the initial symbol is displayed even on the special figure display that displays the special figure fluctuation display game until the predetermined period elapses. , The special figure display that displays the running special figure fluctuation display game displays the fluctuation, and the other special figure display that displays the special figure fluctuation display game that is not running displays the initial symbol. You may.

From the above, the starting port includes a first starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36) and a second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37), and as a variable display device, the first variable display device ( The special figure 1 display 51) and the second variable display device (special figure 2 display 52) are provided, and the variable display game executing means (game control device 100) wins a game ball to the first start winning opening. Based on the above, the first variable display game is executed as the variable display game, and the second variable display game is executed as the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening. The means (game control device 100) displays the first variation display game on the first variation display device using a plurality of identification symbols, and displays the second variation display game on the second variation display device using the plurality of identification symbols. The result mode was displayed on the first variable display device from the time when the result mode was displayed and the display corresponding to the result of the first variable display game was displayed until the next first variable display game was started. From the time when the state is maintained and the result mode which is the display corresponding to the result of the second variable display game is displayed until the next second variable display game is started, the result mode is displayed on the two variable display device. The game display control means is provided with a backup means (game control device 100) that is configured to maintain such a state and backs up when a power failure occurs, and the backup means at least backs up the result mode displayed by the game display control means, and the game display control means. Is to display the initial symbol for a predetermined period of time at the time of recovery from the power failure, and then display the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure based on the information backed up by the backup means.

[6th modification]
Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment or the third modified example, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The different parts will be mainly described. The gaming machine of this modified example is adapted to display the result mode displayed at the time of power failure for the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 at the time of power failure recovery.

In the gaming machine of this modified example, in the process (step S24) of transmitting the command at the time of power failure recovery (power failure recovery command) corresponding to the special figure game processing number, the command at the time of power failure recovery and the value of the stop symbol number area Send design commands that include information. Since the process of step S24 is performed before the processes of steps S29 and S30, the value of the stop symbol number area remains the same as the value at the time of power failure.

Further, the effect control device 300 sets the display of each display area 80a, 80b, 80c, 81 based on the information of the value of the stop symbol number area included in the symbol system command. As a result, based on the information backed up by the game control device 100, the result mode displayed before the power failure occurs in each of the display areas 80a, 80b, 80c, 81 is displayed again. As a result, the same result mode is displayed before and after the occurrence of the power failure, so that it becomes easy to confirm whether the state before the power failure has been correctly restored.

From the above, the effect control means includes a display device 41 for displaying the game and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for displaying the decorative variation display game corresponding to the variation display game on the display device 41. As a decorative variation display game, a plurality of display areas (left variation display area 80a, medium variation display area 80b, right variation) correspond to the running variation display game of the first variation display game and the second variation display game. A first decorative variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is variablely displayed in each of the display areas 80c), one identification information is stopped and displayed, and a result mode is configured by combining the identification information stopped and displayed in the plurality of display areas. After using a single display area (fourth display area 81) corresponding to each of the first variable display game and the second variable display game and displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner in the single display area, one It is possible to display the second decorative variation display game, which constitutes the result mode by stopping and displaying the identification information of, and for the second decoration variation display game, after displaying the result mode of the first variation display game. Until the next first variable display game is started, the result mode corresponding to the result mode is maintained in the display area corresponding to the first variable display game, and the result of the second variable display game is maintained. From the time when the mode is displayed until the next second variable display game is started, the state in which the result mode corresponding to the result mode is displayed in the display area corresponding to the second variable display game is maintained. It is configured, and when the power failure is restored, the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure is displayed for the display of the second decoration variation display game based on the information backed up by the backup means (game control device 100). ..

If a function for backing up the data of the effect control device 300 occurs when a power failure occurs, the command is displayed in the fourth display area 81 before the power failure even if the power failure recovery command does not include the value information of the stop symbol number area. The result mode can be displayed again. In addition, not only the second decoration special figure fluctuation display game but also the first decoration special figure fluctuation display game, or only the first decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the result mode displayed before the power failure is displayed again. You may do so.

[7th modification]
Next, a seventh modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the game machine of the fifth modification described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description is omitted, and they are mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this modification displays the initial symbol for the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 for a predetermined period from the recovery from the power failure, and displays the result mode displayed when the power failure occurs after the lapse of the predetermined period. It is designed to do.

[Design variation display processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 30 is performed instead of the symbol variation display processing shown in FIG. 29. In this symbol variation display process, when the end timing of the predetermined period is reached (step A952; Y), the decoration special figure command is set based on the value of the evacuation area (step A954). This decorative special figure command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 displays the result mode before the occurrence of the power failure instead of the initial symbol based on this command.

FIG. 31 shows an example of the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display device 41 when a power failure occurs. 31 (a) to (c) are the same as those of FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (c). Then, when a predetermined period elapses from the display of the initial symbol, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), when a power failure occurs in the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52 and the display device 41 (here, the display area 81a). The displayed result mode is displayed again. In the special figure 1 display 51, which is a special figure display corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that is not changing when a power failure occurs, the result mode displayed before the power failure occurs is displayed again. In addition, the special figure 2 display 52, which is a special figure display corresponding to the special figure change display game that was changing when a power failure occurs, displays the changing mode.

Further, the display of the display device 41 is set based on the information of the value of the stop symbol number area included in the decorative special figure command transmitted with the lapse of a predetermined period. As a result, the left variation display area 80a, the middle variation display area 80b, and the right variation display area 80c for displaying the first decorative special figure variation display game have the result mode of the second special figure variation display game that was changing. Is displayed. Further, in the fourth display area 81 for displaying the second decorative special figure variation display game, the display area 81a corresponding to the special figure variation display game that is not changing when a power failure occurs, and the result mode displayed before the power failure occurs. Is displayed again. Further, in the display area 81b corresponding to the special figure variation display game that was changing when the power failure occurred, the result mode of the special figure variation display game that was changing is displayed.

In the symbol variation control process of FIG. 30, the initial symbol is displayed on the special symbol display until a predetermined period elapses, regardless of whether the variation display is stopped or not, and the result mode before the power failure occurs. Although the identifiable decorative special figure command is set, such processing may be performed only for the special figure in which the variable display is stopped and displayed. That is, even if the special figure fluctuation display game is restarted or started after the power failure is restored, the initial symbol is displayed on the special figure display and the display device 41 that display the special figure fluctuation display game until the predetermined period elapses. However, in the corresponding area of the special figure display or display device 41 that displays the special figure variation display game that is being executed, the variation is displayed, and the other special figure variation display game that is not being executed is displayed. The initial symbol may be displayed in the corresponding area of the diagram display or the display device 41.

From the above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) has a plurality of display areas as the decorative variation display game, corresponding to the variable display game being executed among the first variable display game and the second variable display game. After displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner in each of (left variable display area 80a, medium variable display area 80b, right variable display area 80c), one identification information is stopped and displayed, and the identification information stopped and displayed in the plurality of display areas. A single display area (fourth display areas 81a and 81b) corresponding to each of the first decorative variation display game, the first variation display game, and the second variation display game, which constitute the result mode by combining information, is used. It is possible to display a second decorative variable display game, which constitutes a result mode by stopping and displaying one identification information after variable display of a plurality of identification information in the single display area. After displaying the symbol for a predetermined period of time, the result mode displayed at the time of power failure is displayed for the display of the second decoration variation display game based on the information backed up by the backup means (game control device 100). It will be.

Further, the game display control means (game control device 100) determines initial symbols on the first fluctuation display device (special figure 1 display 51) and the second fluctuation display device (special figure 2 display 52) when the power failure is restored. After displaying for a period of time, the storage holding means (game control device 100) displays the result mode displayed at the time of power failure based on the control information stored in the memory, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) recovers from the power failure. Occasionally, after displaying the initial symbol in a single display area (fourth display area 81a, 81b) corresponding to each of the first variable display game and the second variable display game for a predetermined period, the storage holding means holds the memory. Based on the control information, the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure is displayed. The occurrence of a power outage can be easily confirmed by displaying the initial symbol.

[8th modification]
Next, an eighth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment or the third modified example, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The different parts will be mainly described. In the gaming machine of this modified example, when the power failure is restored, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 display the symbol before the power failure occurs, and the display device 41 displays the initial symbol.

In order to have such a configuration, in steps S29 and S30 of FIG. 6, the symbol corresponding to the value of the backed up stop symbol number area is used as the display data of the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. Set. As a result, the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure is displayed, so that the player does not lose the information that would have been obtained without the power failure, and the player is disadvantaged by the power failure. There is no. It will also be possible to confirm that the state has returned to the state before the power failure occurred.

Here, in the special figure 1 display 51, which is a special figure display corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that is not changing when a power failure occurs, the result mode displayed before the power failure occurs is displayed again. In addition, the special figure 2 display 52, which is a special figure display corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game that was changing at the time of the power failure, displays the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game that was changing. Regarding the special figure fluctuation display game that was fluctuating at the time of power failure, the changing mode (see FIG. 20) may be displayed at the time of power failure recovery. In addition, if a power failure occurs while waiting for a customer who is not executing the special figure fluctuation display game, the result displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 before the power failure occurs. The aspect is displayed again.

Further, the display of the display device 41 is controlled by the effect control device 300, but since the effect control device 300 is not backed up when a power failure occurs, it is initialized when the power failure is restored. As a result, the left fluctuation display area 80a, the middle fluctuation display area 80b and the right fluctuation display area 80c for displaying the first decoration special figure fluctuation display game, and the fourth display area 81 for displaying the second decoration special figure fluctuation display game Will be displayed when a predetermined initial symbol is restored from a power failure. By displaying the initial symbol in this way, it becomes possible to easily confirm the occurrence of a power failure. Here, as the initial symbol, the symbol corresponding to the outlier result is displayed. The initial symbol may be any symbol, but it is desirable that the initial symbol is not a special result mode. In addition, a symbol that is not used to display the result of the special figure variation display game may be displayed to indicate that the power failure has been restored.

Regarding the display at the time of power failure recovery, in the first decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game that was being executed at the time of the power failure is displayed and the mode during the change is displayed, and the second decoration special figure is displayed. The initial design may be displayed only in the variable display game.

From the above, the variable display game executing means (game control device 100) for executing the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) and the variable display game. Is provided with a game display control means (game control device 100) for displaying the variable display device (special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52) using a plurality of identification symbols, and the result of the variable display game can be obtained. In a game machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a predetermined game value when a special result is obtained, the starting ports are the first starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting winning opening. (Ordinary variable winning device 37), and as a variable display device, a first variable display device (special figure 1 display 51) and a second variable display device (special figure 2 display 52) are provided and variable. The display game execution means executes the first variable display game as a variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening, and the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening. The game display control means displays the first variable display game on the first variable display device using a plurality of identification symbols, and displays the second variable display game as the second variable display game. From the time when a plurality of identification symbols are displayed on the variable display device and the result mode, which is a display corresponding to the result of the first variable display game, is displayed until the next first variable display game is started, the first is 1 From the time when the result mode is displayed on the variable display device and the result mode which is the display corresponding to the result of the second variable display game is displayed until the next second variable display game is started. Is configured to maintain the state in which the result mode is displayed on the second variation display device, and stores and retains control information related to the first variation display game and the second variation display game by the variation display game executing means even when a power failure occurs. A possible memory holding means (game control device 100) is provided, and the memory holding means holds at least the result mode displayed by the game display control means as control information, and the game display control means holds the memory at the time of recovery from a power failure. Based on the control information stored in the means, the result mode displayed at the time of the occurrence of the power failure is displayed.

A game machine that plays a variable display game in which a plurality of symbols are variablely displayed on a variable display device and then the symbols corresponding to the results are stopped and displayed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting port is known (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. (See 2005-185622), if initialization is performed when the game recovers from a power failure, the symbol displayed at the time of the power failure cannot be displayed, and the player cannot obtain the information that would have been obtained without the power failure. There was a problem that it would be disadvantageous. However, according to the above configuration, since the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure is displayed, the player is not disadvantaged by the power failure. It will also be possible to confirm that the state has returned to the state before the power failure occurred.

Further, the display device 41 for displaying the game and the effect control means (effect control device 300) for displaying the decorative variation display game corresponding to the variation display game on the display device 41 using a plurality of identification symbols are provided. The effect control means is designed to display a predetermined initial symbol on the display device when the power failure is restored. As a result, the occurrence of a power failure can be easily confirmed by displaying the initial symbol.

Further, the effect control means (effect control device 300) corresponds to a plurality of display areas (left variation) corresponding to the executing variation display game of the first variation display game and the second variation display game as the decoration variation display game. After displaying a plurality of identification symbols in a variable manner in each of the display area 80a, the medium variation display area 80b, and the right variation display area 80c), one identification symbol is stopped and displayed, and a combination of the identification symbols stopped and displayed in the plurality of display areas. A single display area (fourth display areas 81a and 81b) corresponding to each of the first decorative variable display game, the first variable display game, and the second variable display game, which constitutes the result mode, is used. It is possible to display the second decorative variable display game, which constitutes the result mode by stopping and displaying one identification symbol after variable display of a plurality of identification symbols in the display area of, and the first variable display when the power failure is restored. The first variable display device (special figure 1 display 51) and the second variable display device while displaying a predetermined initial symbol in a single display area corresponding to each of the game and the second variable display game. (Special FIG. 2 display 52) displays the result mode based on the control information stored in the memory of the storage holding means (game control device 100). As a result, it is possible to easily confirm the occurrence of a power failure and also to confirm that the state has returned to the state before the power failure occurred.

As described above, in the processes of steps S29 to S31 in FIG. 6, display data corresponding to the value of the backed up stop symbol number area is set, and the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are set. It is also possible to set the result mode that was displayed before the power failure to be displayed immediately. That is, the game display control means (game control device 100) displays (immediately) the result mode displayed at the time of power failure based on the information stored in the memory holding means (game control device 100) at the time of power failure recovery. It is also possible.

Therefore, when combined with the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications, the display of the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display device 41 at the time of recovery from the power failure is the result mode displayed before the power failure occurs. Can be selectively applied to display the result immediately after the initial symbol is displayed or to display the result mode displayed before the power failure occurs after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Further, with respect to the display device 41, it is also possible to separately set the display mode at the time of power failure recovery for each of the first decoration special figure variation display game and the second decoration variation display game.

For example, the result mode displayed before the occurrence of the power failure may be immediately displayed for all of the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 2 display 52, and the display device 41, and all of these may be predetermined. The initial symbol may be displayed for a predetermined period of time. Further, for one or two of these, the result mode displayed before the occurrence of the power failure is immediately displayed, and other than this, the predetermined initial symbol is displayed for a predetermined period. good. After a predetermined period of time has passed since the initial symbol was displayed, the result mode that was displayed before the power failure occurred is displayed. However, for example, if only the initial symbol information is set when the power failure is restored, the corresponding special symbol variation display is displayed. It is also possible to maintain the state in which the initial symbol is displayed until the game is started.

FIG. 33 shows an example of such a combination of displays at the time of recovery from a power failure. 33 (a) and 33 (b) are the same as those in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b). Then, either of FIGS. 33 (c) or 33 (d) can be set for the display on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 when the power is restored from the power failure. FIG. 33 (c) displays the result mode displayed at the time of power failure or the result mode of the special figure variation display game executed at the time of power failure. Here, the special figure 1 display 51 displays the result mode at the time of power failure. The displayed result mode is displayed, and the result mode of the special figure variation display game that was being executed at the time of the power failure is displayed on the special figure 2 display 52. FIG. 33 (d) displays the initial symbol on both the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52.

Further, with respect to the display on the display device 41 when the power is restored from the power failure, any of FIGS. 33 (e) to (h) can be set. FIG. 33 (e) displays initial symbols for both the first decorative special figure variable display game and the second decorative special figure variable display game. FIG. 33 (f) shows the initial symbol for the first decorative special figure variation display game, and the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure or the execution at the time of the power failure for the second decorative special figure variation display game. This is to display the result mode of the special figure variation display game. Here, the display area 81a corresponding to the first special figure variation display game displays the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure, and the display area 81b corresponding to the second special figure variation display game is executed at the time of the power failure. The result mode of the special figure variation display game is displayed.

FIG. 33 (g) displays the result mode of the special figure variation display game that was executed at the time of the power failure for the first decoration special figure variation display game, and displays the initial symbol for the second decoration special figure variation display game. Is what you do. FIG. 33 (h) shows the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure for both the first decoration special figure variation display game and the second decoration special figure variation display game, or the special figure variation display game executed at the time of the power failure. The result mode is displayed. Here, the result mode of the second special figure fluctuation display game that was executed at the time of the power failure is displayed for the first decoration special figure fluctuation display game, and the first special figure fluctuation display game for the second decoration special figure fluctuation display game. In the display area 81a corresponding to the display game, the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure is displayed, and in the display area 81b corresponding to the second special figure variation display game, the result of the special figure variation display game executed at the time of the power failure occurs. The aspect is displayed.

That is, either of FIGS. 33 (c) and 33 (d) can be set for the special figure display as the display at the time of power failure recovery, and any of FIGS. 33 (e) to (h) can be set for the display device 41. Since it is possible, it is possible to set any one of these eight combinations of displays as the display at the time of power failure recovery. This setting may not be changed by the game machine, or may be changed by the operation of the clerk of the game store.

If the initial symbol is displayed when the power is restored, it is possible to achieve the effect that it is easy to understand that the power has been restored. In particular, if the initial symbol is other than the special result mode, the player thinks that there is a discrepancy between the displayed symbol that the special result mode is displayed but the special game state is not displayed and the actual game state. It is possible to prevent it from being stolen, and it is possible to prevent troubles between the player and the game store due to suspicion that it may be a malfunction. In addition, by setting the initial symbol to a symbol that is not used in the special figure variation display game, the clerk of the game store can visually confirm that the power of the game machine has been turned off and on again, which is illegal. It also has the effect of preventing damage caused by the act.

Then, if the result mode displayed at the time of power failure or the result mode of the special figure variation display game executed at the time of power failure is displayed at the time of power failure recovery, it is easy to return to the state before the power failure. In addition to having the effect of being able to confirm, it is also possible to have the effect of being able to notify the result of the special figure fluctuation display game that was being executed when a power failure occurred. If the initial design is displayed, there is a problem that the displayed contents are different before and after the power failure and it is difficult to judge whether the state before the power failure has been restored. However, the result mode displayed at the time of the power failure or Such a problem can be solved by displaying the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game that was executed when the power failure occurred when the power failure is restored.

Therefore, it is possible to achieve either or both of the above effects by appropriately setting the display on the special figure displays 51 and 52 and the display on the display device 41 at the time of recovery from a power failure. For example, the initial symbols are displayed on the special figure displays 51 and 52 that are difficult to enter the player's line of sight, and the special figure variation display game that was being executed at the time of the power failure is displayed on the display device 41 that is easy to enter the player's line of sight. By displaying the result, it is possible to notify the player that the game has been restarted immediately after the power failure is restored, and it is possible to easily confirm that the game has been restored to the state before the power failure. Further, the clerk of the amusement store can confirm the occurrence of the power failure by confirming the display of the special figure indicators 51 and 52.

When the display modes of FIGS. 33 (e) to 33 (h) are applied to the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment provided with the progress notification device 600, the initial symbol in the fourth display area 81 is lit for operation confirmation. It is possible to use the light emitting mode of. Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, a game machine capable of executing two types of special figure variable display games, a first special figure variable display game and a second special figure variable display game, has been described, but one type of special figure has been described. It is also applicable to a game machine that executes only a variable display game.

Further, the fourth display area 81 may not display the second decorative special figure variable display game, but may display a symbol constituting a part of the first decorative special figure variable display game. Even in this case, the initial symbol is displayed or the power failure occurs for the display of the left fluctuation display area 80a, the middle fluctuation display area 80b, the right fluctuation display area 80c, and the display of the fourth display area 81 when the power failure is restored. It may be possible to set whether to display or not separately.

The game machine 10 as described above executes the variable display game based on the establishment of the starting condition, and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined result mode. A notification unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) that displays the result mode of the variable display game according to the light emission mode, a control means (effect control device 300) that controls the light emission mode of the notification unit, and the like. In the notification unit, a plurality of light emitting bodies 610 having different light emitting colors are provided in close proximity to each other, and a light emitting unit capable of generating a color other than the light emitting color of each light emitting body 610 (Special Figure 1 Fourth Design LED 601; FIG. 2 has the fourth symbol LED 602), and the control means controls so that the light emitting mode is different depending on the type of the result mode, and when displaying the result mode, one light emitting unit has a different light emitting color. The illuminant 610 is controlled so as not to emit light at the same time.

Here, examples of the light emitting unit include those provided with LEDs and lamps, point-shaped and planar shapes composed of liquid crystals and EL, 7-segment shapes, and display shapes. Further, the light emitting mode includes lighting, extinguishing, blinking, change in emission color, and the like.

Therefore, at the time of inspection at the time of shipment from the factory, it is only necessary to confirm whether or not the light emitting unit is lit, so that the inspection at the time of shipment from the factory can be efficiently performed.

Further, in the variable display game, the result mode is displayed by combining the display of a plurality of identification information in the display device 41 separate from the notification unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) and the light emission mode in the notification unit. The control means (effect control device 300) is configured to control the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit so that the combination of the plurality of identification information and the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit is different depending on the type of the result mode. There is.

Therefore, since the result mode is displayed by the combination of the plurality of identification information and the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit, the display variation of the result mode can be varied.

Further, the control means (effect control device 300) changes the light emitting mode of the notification unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) over the execution period of the variation display game to determine whether or not the variation display game is in progress. When displaying a result mode other than the predetermined result mode, the light emitting unit is controlled to be turned off, and when displaying the predetermined result mode, the light emitting body 610 is displayed. It is controlled so that it becomes one of the emission colors of.

Therefore, the progress of the variable display game can be confirmed by the light emitting mode of the notification unit. In addition, in the case of a result mode other than the predetermined result mode, the light is turned off, and in the case of the predetermined result mode, the light is turned on. Therefore, when the light emitter fails and the light is not turned on, the game is played. It is possible to prevent a person from being informed that he / she is in an advantageous state by mistake.

Further, the control means (effect control device 300) displays the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) in a variable manner over a predetermined period in response to the power of the game machine being turned on. It is controlled so that the light emitting mode is different from the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit during the execution period of the game.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the light emitting mode of the notification unit for confirmation when the power is turned on from being mistakenly recognized as being due to the variable display game.

Further, the control means (effect control device 300) controls the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit (display area 81a, display area 81b) during a predetermined period so as to be a light emitting mode that is not used by the light emitting unit during the game. There is.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the light emitting mode of the notification unit for confirmation when the power is turned on from being mistakenly recognized as being due to the game. It is also possible to determine whether or not the game is possible.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and is, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use the gaming ball of. Further, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in combination as appropriate.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

10 Game machine 41 Display device 81a Display area (notification unit)
81b Display area (notification unit)
300 production control device (control means)
601 Special Figure 1 4th Design LED (Light Emitting Unit)
602 Special Figure 2 4th Design LED (Light Emitting Part)
610 Luminescent

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game based on the establishment of a start condition and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result.
A game control means that comprehensively controls the game and controls the variable display game,
A variable display device controlled by the game control means and capable of displaying the variable display game,
An effect control means that controls an effect related to the game in response to an instruction from the game control means.
It is provided with an effect display device that is controlled by the effect control means and can display a decorative variation display game that stops and displays the result mode after the identification symbol is variablely displayed in response to the variable display game.
The effect display device includes an image display capable of displaying an image and a light emitting display composed of a light emitting member.
The game control means
Even when a power failure occurs, information related to the control of the variable display game can be stored and retained.
When the information is recovered from the power failure, the validity of the stored information can be determined.
When the result mode is displayed on the fluctuation display device at the time of the power failure, the displayed result mode is displayed in the fluctuation display according to the stored information determined to be valid by the validity determination. Can be displayed on the device
The effect control means
In power failure recovery when the variable display game is not running when a power failure occurs, when an instruction from the game control means is received, a predetermined identification symbol other than the result mode corresponding to the special result is displayed as the image. In addition to displaying on the device , the light emitting display is turned off.
In the power failure recovery when the fluctuation display game is being executed at the time of the power failure, when an instruction from the game control means is received, an image different from the display of the decorative fluctuation display game is displayed on the image display. At the same time, the light emitting display is turned off, and when the running variable display game ends, the predetermined identification symbol is displayed on the image display regardless of the result of the variable display game. A game machine characterized in that the light emitting display is maintained in an extinguished state .

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