JP2006296642A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the visual presentation effect in the standby state of the game machine and preventing impairment of the attraction of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine detects the standby state in which a prescribed game is not played. The pachinko game machine selects sound control data in the standby state among a plurality of sound control data according to the operation of a controllable setting switch, and controls the output of the sound in the standby state based on the selected sound control data. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly to a gaming machine and a simulation program that perform control to output sound.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the identification information fluctuates on the display area of the display device on the main condition that the gaming ball has passed the starting area provided in the gaming area where the gaming ball can roll. Display control means for performing control to display and performing control for deriving and displaying identification information on which variable display is performed, and when the identification information derived and displayed has become a predetermined combination (specific display mode) There has been provided a game in which a “big hit game state” (so-called “hit”) that is relatively advantageous to the player is transferred.

In such gaming machines, it is common to perform control to output sound as the game progresses. In particular, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, in a standby state where a predetermined game is not being executed, such as variable display of identification information is not performed, a demonstration is performed by controlling sound output in a predetermined pattern. A gaming machine that produces an effect is disclosed. In such a gaming machine, the effect of performance in a standby state where a predetermined game is not being executed is enhanced.
JP 2005-27749 A

  However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, the sound pattern of the sound in the standby state is constant, and it is difficult to say that the auditory effect is sufficient, and there is a possibility that the decline of the interest in the standby state cannot be sufficiently prevented. there were.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the auditory performance effect in a standby state and prevent a decrease in interest in games. To do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Detected by a standby state detecting means for detecting that a predetermined game is not being performed, a voice output means capable of outputting sound, an operable operating means, and the standby state detecting means One of voice control data storage means storing a plurality of types of voice control data in the standby state and a plurality of types of voice control data stored in the voice control data storage means in response to an operation by the operation means. Voice control data selection means for selecting the voice control data, and when the standby state detection means detects that the standby state is detected, the voice control data selection means selects the voice control data in the standby state based on the voice control data selected by the voice control data selection means. A gaming machine comprising voice output control means for controlling output of the voice output means.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the plurality of types of voice control data stored in the voice control data storage unit include voice control data for controlling voice output from the voice output unit in a standby state. Is a game machine characterized by that.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the game machine includes first-time game execution detection means for detecting that a predetermined game has been executed after power is turned on, and the voice control data storage means Is a gaming machine in which a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until the first game execution detecting means detects that a predetermined game has been played is stored.

  (4) A plurality of standby states detected in the standby state detection process in response to an operation by an operable operating means according to a standby state detection process for detecting that a predetermined game has not been performed. The voice control data selected in the voice control data selection process when it is detected in the voice control data selection process that selects one of the types of voice control data and the standby state in the standby state detection process And a voice output control process for performing voice output control in a standby state based on the computer program.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (4), according to an operation by an operable operation means, any one is selected from a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state where a predetermined game is not performed, When it is detected that the standby state has been reached, voice output control in the standby state is performed based on the selected voice control data. Therefore, since it is controlled so that any one of a plurality of types of audio control data can be selected in accordance with the operation, the auditory effect can be improved by increasing the variation of the audio pattern, and in the standby state. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  In addition, for example, the sound pattern suitable for the performance in the game hall can be selected by the operation of the manager of the game hall, etc., so that the auditory performance effect can be further improved and the decline of interest is prevented. can do. In addition, for example, the player's operation is controlled so that a voice pattern desired by the player can be selected, so that the auditory performance effect can be further improved and the decline of interest can be prevented. .

  According to the invention described in (2), the plurality of types of voice control data includes the voice control data for controlling the voice not to be output in the standby state. Therefore, since an effect pattern that does not output sound according to the operation is controlled to be selectable, for example, when the sound effect in the standby state is bothersome for the player due to the effect of the effect in the game hall, etc. This can be prevented, and the decline of interest in the standby state can be prevented.

  According to the invention described in (3), a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until it is detected that a predetermined game has been played are stored. Therefore, since the sound pattern in the standby state from when the power is turned on until the predetermined game is played is controlled so as to be selectable according to the operation, it can be used for, for example, hall services at the time of opening a store, Can be improved.

  According to this invention, the auditory performance effect can be improved, and the decline of interest in the standby state can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 that displays an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a substrate unit 400, a ball payout unit 500 that gives game value, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening 11a is formed in the center of the glass door 11, as shown in FIG. Further, a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of a game board 14 described later in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In particular, the protective glass 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire area of the gaming area 15, but the front area 16 of the gaming board 14 that does not correspond to the gaming area 15 (hereinafter referred to as outside the gaming area 16). ) May be arranged so as to face each other.

  The glass door 11 is provided with a control panel 80 below the opening 11a. The control panel 80 includes a game ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, and cancellation, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the above-described dish unit 21 is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above it. A lower plate 22 is provided below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 stores game balls to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout ports 20a and 22a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player. The launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor (not shown), a ball feed solenoid (not shown) and the like are provided. Note that the player who plays the game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  Further, a touch sensor (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14. Even when the launch handle 26 is being rotated, when the launch stop switch is operated, the game device 130 does not launch the game ball.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11. The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. That is, part or all of the game board 14 is formed by the translucent member so that the rear can be visually recognized. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. As shown in FIG. 1, the game area 15 is surrounded by guide rails 30 and the like, and is an area in which a game ball can roll. The game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). As described above, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided by the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then collides with the above-described obstacle nails. As a result, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the game board 14 can be exchanged for another game board by a game hall manager or the like, and by exchanging the game board, a variety of games can be provided. .

  In the center of the front surface of the game board 14, a start port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided. The variable display of the identification information is executed on condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of the variable display of the identification information, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball may be easily received in the big prize opening 39. Moreover, in such a game board 14, various kinds of accessories can be attached.

  As described above, the base door 13 on which the glass door 11, the game board 14, the dish unit 21, and the launching device 130 are disposed is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 12, as shown in FIG. An opening 13 a is formed at the center of the base door 13. For this reason, the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the transmissive game board 14 and the protective glass 19. In addition, above the base door 13, speakers 46L and 46R are disposed as sound output means capable of outputting sound.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol display device 33 as a variable display means is disposed in the center of the game board 14 from the back side. The special symbol display device 33 is a display device capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols as identification information in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. The special symbol as the identification information is a symbol composed of numerals, symbols, and the like. In the present embodiment, numerals “0” to “9” and a symbol “−” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, On the basis of the so-called “hit display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) advantageous to the player. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game state does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol that is derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” is derived and displayed, When the game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player based on the so-called “probability jackpot display mode” and the jackpot gaming state is terminated, the probability variation state (high probability gaming state, probability (Improved gaming state). On the other hand, the special symbol derived and displayed is a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes. The game state is shifted to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed, so-called “ordinary big hit display mode”), and when the big hit gaming state ends, the player It will shift to the normal gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous.

  In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. Note that a game state that shifts to a big hit gaming state when the special symbol that has been derived and displayed is in a special display mode, and that transitions to a probable change state after the end of the big hit game state is referred to as a probable big hit game state. Further, a game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol that is derived and displayed becomes a non-special display mode, and that shifts to the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a normal big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the special big hit that becomes the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds. That is, the gaming state is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in a normal big hit that does not change to a probable state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit number of rounds of round control in the big hit gaming state is two rounds. That is, the game state is shifted to the second big hit game state which is relatively advantageous to the player but relatively disadvantageous as compared to the special big hit (first big hit game state) described above.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed on the base door 13. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 through the opening 13a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so that the display area 32a overlaps the whole or a part of the game board 14 through the opening 13a in the depth direction from the back side. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as will be described in detail later, various games such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in accordance with the variable symbol special display in the special symbol game, background images related to the game, effect images, etc. Will be displayed in a predetermined manner. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image related to the game. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an effect image relating to the game in a visually recognizable manner. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols as identification information. In particular, as will be described in detail later, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a predetermined demonstration effect image.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) are variably displayed in accordance with the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 33. When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is given to the player It will shift to an advantageous specific gaming state (so-called jackpot). Further, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is the probability variation jackpot display mode, the combination of a plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination (for example, A mode in which one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” is derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol sequences, so-called “probability big hit display mode”) Thus, the game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player, and when the specific game state is ended, the game state is shifted to a probability change state. On the other hand, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is not a special combination of the specific combinations. A special combination (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where any one of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is aligned, so-called “ The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player, and when the specific game state is completed, the game state is shifted to the normal game state. In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for production, a normal symbol image, and the like.

  As described above, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. Since the device 32 is provided and the protective glass 19 having transparency is provided on the front side of the game board 14, the image displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has transparency. It becomes visible to the player through the board 14 and the protective glass 19.

  For this reason, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back side of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and by performing various effects in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a novel display that has not been found in conventional gaming machines. Production can be provided, and interest can be improved. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the size of the game area is reduced by increasing the size of the display area. Further, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may cause troublesome visual recognition for the player. Therefore, by executing a display effect as described later, it is possible to execute a variety of effects independent of the size of the display area in the liquid crystal display device 32, and to improve the interest. In addition, since a gap is provided between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14, an impact is transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 32 when the obstacle nail is adjusted. The liquid crystal display device 32 can be prevented from being damaged and the product life of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be prolonged. It should be noted that the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided with holes for arrangement of an accessory, a winning opening, a ball channel, a reel, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  The above-described wooden frame 12 is a wooden frame, and a base door 13 is pivotally mounted in front of the wooden frame 12 as shown in FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which used the wooden wooden frame 12, it is not restricted to this, For example, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, as a structure using metal and resin frames. Also good. An opening 12 a is formed at the center of the wooden frame 12. In the opening 12a, the base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, a substrate unit 400 described later in detail, a ball paying unit 500, and the like are disposed.

  The substrate unit 400 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed, and these boards are covered by a board case (not shown). Yes.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 2, the substrate unit 400 is provided with setting switches 142 and 144 that are electrically connected to a sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 5) described later. These setting switches 142 and 144 are means that can be operated by opening the base door 13 and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is attached to the island facility of the game hall. In other words, in the present embodiment, these setting switches 142 and 144 are operation means that can be operated by a game hall manager or the like, but are not limited to these as long as they can be operated, for example, by a player or the like. It may be operable. In particular, in the present embodiment, the type of demonstration effect (audio effect, lamp effect) in the standby state can be selected depending on the operation state of the setting switch 142 and the setting switch 144. The setting switches 142 and 144 are DIP switches (dip switches, dual inline package switches). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any setting switches may be used. Hereinafter, the setting switch 142 may be referred to as DIP switch 1 and DIP1, and the setting switch 144 may be referred to as DIP switch 2 and DIP2.

  The ball dispensing unit 500 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The ball payout unit 500 includes a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls and a ball passage case (not shown). Will be led to the outlets 20a and 22a.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 4, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 33 as the variable display means described above is provided in the upper center of the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, a normal symbol (not shown) is started to be displayed on the display area 32a. Stop changing the display of normal symbols. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44. When the blade member 48 is in the closed state, only the game ball that has passed through the passage port 45 disposed above the start port 44 will win the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d. In addition, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the derived and displayed identification information is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state (first state) in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball. It is driven to become. Further, the special winning opening has a specific area (not shown) having the V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a general area (not shown) having the count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the grand prize opening or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening is put into a closed state (second state) where it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state, is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big winning opening in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102. . That is, the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening is in the open state passes the specific area provided in the big winning prize opening, and then is opened again after being closed.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins the start opening 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). That is, the identification information is variably displayed when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area). In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. Such a start port 44 is an example of a start area provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14 so as to overlap the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the depth direction.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 44 during the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 44 until the identification information in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of identification information based on is suspended, that is, when a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but a predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied) In such a case, the execution (start) of variable display of identification information is suspended until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed and the remaining two are displayed. The batch is held.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a decorative lamp 59 a is provided above the glass door 11. Decorative lamps 59b and 59c are also provided on both sides of the glass door 11. Decorative lamps 59d and 59e are also provided on both sides of the dish unit 21. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, a decoration lamp 59 f is also provided on the back surface of the start port 44 in the game area 15 of the game board 14. On both sides of the game board 14, decorative lamps 59g and 59h are provided from the back side. Thus, various decorative lamps 59a to 59h are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. These various decorative lamps 59a to 59h are examples of light emitters that can emit light.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 as game control means, and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means and variable display control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game. The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number of times counter, and a big prize opening prize counter. , A waiting time timer, a special prize opening time timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in a special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, a variable, etc. Yes.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state that is the specific gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol derived and displayed when the jackpot of the special symbol is determined. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened (so-called “round number”) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball is won at the start port 44, but the variable display of the identification information cannot be executed. Indicates the number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display device 33, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the general winning ball sensors 106 and 108 are used. 110, 112, a passing ball sensor 114, 115, a starting winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, a backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of special symbols as identification information in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw provided inside the shutter 40, and displaces the seesaw in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the game ball is switched so as to easily pass through the specific area or pass through the general area.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / launch control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control unit that performs drive control of the payout unit.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), a decorative lamp. The lamp 132 including 59a to 59h is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from a display control means, a sub CPU 206 as a variable display control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. A voice control circuit 230 that performs control related to voice and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 including the decoration lamps 59a to 59h are configured. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 200 is connected to a menu operation unit 84, a game operation unit 88, setting switches 142 and 144, and the operation signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 according to the operation (operation state). The In this embodiment, various lamps are controlled to emit light in the sub-control circuit 200 that receives various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The light emission may be controlled automatically.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores data indicating an image to be displayed, data indicating an audio pattern to be output, data indicating a light emission pattern of the lamp, and the like. Of course, these data include data during the game, data in the standby state, etc., regardless of whether or not the state is in the standby state. That is, the program ROM 208 corresponds to an example of a voice control data storage unit that stores a plurality of types of voice control data in the standby state. Further, such a program ROM 208 corresponds to an example of a light emission control data storage unit that stores a plurality of types of light emission control data in the standby state.

  In addition, the plurality of types of data indicating these sound patterns, and the plurality of types of data indicating the light emission patterns include data indicating sound patterns that do not output sound in the standby state, and data indicating light emission patterns that do not cause the lamp to emit light in the standby state Etc. are included. That is, the plurality of types of light emission control data stored in the program ROM 208 includes light emission control data for controlling the decoration lamps 59a to 59h (light emitters) not to emit light in the standby state. The plural types of voice control data stored in the program ROM 208 include voice control data for controlling the voice not to be output from the speaker 46 (voice output means) in the standby state.

  In addition, the data indicating the sound pattern includes a plurality of types of data indicating the sound pattern in the standby state from when the power is turned on until the variable display of the identification information (predetermined game) is performed. The data indicating the light emission patterns includes a plurality of types of data indicating the light emission patterns in the standby state from when the power is turned on until the variable display of the identification information (predetermined game) is performed. That is, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until a predetermined game is played. The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of light emission control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until a predetermined game is played.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern (one or a plurality of effect blocks) are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The display control circuit 250 stores data for generating various image data such as decorative design image data indicating decorative design, background image data, and rendering image data.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data for generating is generated. Then, the display control circuit 250 temporarily stores the generated image data in the frame buffer. Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the display position data.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, a decoration data ROM that stores light emission patterns such as decoration lamps 59a to 59h, and the like.

[Setting switch setting support]
The content of the effect corresponding to the setting of the setting switches 142 and 144 in the configuration described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a setting correspondence table showing contents of effects corresponding to the settings of the setting switches 142 and 144. This setting correspondence table is not a table actually stored in the program ROM 208 or the like, but is intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention realized by a program described later.

  Corresponding to the operation state of the setting switch 142 and the setting switch 144, the effects relating to the lamp and the sound are set as shown in FIG. The setting switch 142 is a switch for setting the content of an effect after a predetermined game is executed in the standby state. The setting switch 144 is a switch in the standby state after the power is turned on. It is a switch for setting the production contents until it is executed.

  Specifically, when the setting switch 144 is on, after the power is turned on, the variable display of the identification information is first performed until the game is started, and the lamp blinks and the sound is output. . On the other hand, in the case where the setting switch 144 is off, after the power is turned on, the identification information is variably displayed for the first time until the game is started and the lamp is not blinked and no sound is output. Further, when the setting switch 142 is on, the variable display of the identification information is performed first, and after the game is started, the lamp blinks and the sound is output. On the other hand, when the setting switch 142 is OFF, the identification information is variably displayed first, and after the game is started, the lamp does not blink and no sound is output.

  Thus, according to the operation state of the setting switches 142 and 144, one is selected from a plurality of types of lamp effects, and one is selected from a plurality of types of sound effects. Therefore, depending on the operation, it is controlled to be able to select any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data, and is controlled to be able to select any one from a plurality of types of sound control data, thereby increasing variations in light emission patterns and sound patterns. By doing so, it is possible to improve the visual effect and the auditory effect, and to prevent the interest from deteriorating in the standby state. In addition, for example, a light emitting pattern and a sound pattern that match the performance in the game hall are controlled to be selectable by an operation of a game hall manager or the like, so that the visual performance effect and the auditory performance effect are further improved. Can prevent the decline of interest. In addition, for example, the player can control the light emission pattern and sound pattern desired by the player to be selectable, so that the visual presentation effect and the auditory presentation effect can be further improved. Decline in interest can be prevented.

[Description of display screen]
A display screen related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol as identification information is variably displayed. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not change from “0” to “9”, “−”), the big hit gaming state The game state transitions to the big hit game state on the condition that the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained and has become a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9”, etc.). Will be.

  In addition, on the display area 32 a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols as identification information for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. And when the predetermined variable display start condition mentioned above is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative symbol is also executed as shown in FIG. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 7C, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the left column, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the right column. Then, at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “−”, the decorative symbol is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is “0” to “9”. In the case of, the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 7D, a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7E, when a plurality of decorative symbols are in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged), the special symbol is derived from “0” to “9”. The game state is displayed and the game state is shifted to the big hit game state.

  When the result of variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode, an image indicating that the game is a big hit, an image indicating the upper limit number of rounds, and the like are displayed, and the game is shifted to the big win game state. In the present embodiment, when the result of variable display of identification information is in a special display mode, a special big hit is made and the upper limit round number is 15 rounds. On the other hand, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a non-special display mode among the specific display modes, it is usually a big hit and the upper limit round number is 2 rounds.

  Further, the power is turned on and initial setting is performed as shown in FIG. 8A. After the initial setting is completed, an image as shown in FIG. 8B or FIG. 8C is displayed. Is displayed, and a predetermined standby state is entered. Then, when a predetermined time has passed since the identification information is not variably displayed after entering the predetermined standby state, a demonstration effect image including a title and the like is displayed as shown in FIG. The

  Further, the sound effect and the lamp effect while such a demonstration effect image is displayed can be changed to a state in which no sound is output or a state in which the lamp does not emit light according to the operation state of the setting switches 142 and 144. .

  Further, when the backup is restored after a power interruption state where power is not supplied, a screen as shown in FIG. 8E is displayed. When it is in a predetermined standby state before the power interruption state, as shown in FIG. 8E, it is displayed that it is in the standby state. Then, as in the case of the initial setting, after the backup recovery is completed, a predetermined standby state is entered as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C. Then, when a predetermined time has passed since the identification information is not variably displayed after entering the predetermined standby state, a demonstration effect image including a title and the like is displayed as shown in FIG. The

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and FIGS. 13 to 21 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 11) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the backup restoration condition is satisfied (step S10). In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S13 when the backup return condition is satisfied, and moves the process to step S11 when the backup return condition is not satisfied. Note that the backup recovery condition is that the various data and status at the time of power failure are backed up.

  In step S13, the main CPU 66 executes a backup recovery process and jumps to the address before the occurrence of power interruption. That is, the main CPU 66 resumes the game based on the stored state when a predetermined return condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, in step S11, the main CPU 66 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on.

  Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information to be derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of identification information, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / firing control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. That is, in the case of a big hit, the result of the variable display of the identification information is controlled to a specific display mode. Therefore, the main CPU 66 executing step S74 has the result of the variable display of the identification information as the specific display mode. In the event that the game state transition condition is satisfied, control is performed to shift to a big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. The main CPU 66 executing step S74 is an example of a gaming state control unit. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a command for opening a big prize opening indicating that the special prize opening 39 is being opened in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, including data indicating the number of rounds. Thus, the data indicating the special winning opening opening command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special winning opening release command by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize opening 39. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “ Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a command for opening a big prize opening indicating that the special prize opening 39 is being opened in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, including data indicating the number of rounds. Thus, the data indicating the special winning opening opening command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special winning opening release command by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize opening 39. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the monitoring of the winning ball in the winning opening and when the monitoring time of the remaining winning ball in the winning opening has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the winning prize opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the winning opening number (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the normal gaming state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. Become. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. As a result, the data indicating the start memory number designation command is supplied as the start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the start memory information has decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. It should be noted that in this specific game end condition, there is no passing of a game ball to a specific area (so-called “puncture”) until a predetermined time elapses, or the maximum hit round maximum continuation number (upper limit round number, for example, In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state is terminated on the condition that 2 or 15 rounds) are completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is different. As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state (the result of variable display of identification information is specified). The probability of the display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined jackpot transition condition is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines a special symbol as identification information based on the jackpot symbol random value, and stores data indicating the special symbol. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In particular, when the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probable variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probable variation state in step S79 described above. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines the identification information (special symbol or decorative symbol) as a special display mode (display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probabilistic symbol) or does not identify the identification information (special symbol or decorative symbol). Depending on whether it is determined as a special display mode (display mode in which the jackpot symbol is a non-probable symbol), it shifts to a special jackpot with an upper limit round number of 15 rounds, or shifts to a normal jackpot with an upper limit number of rounds of two Will be decided. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol as identification information is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the off symbol as a special symbol as identification information, and stores data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol as identification information is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. Thus, the special symbol as identification information is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 33 with the determined variation pattern. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. That is, in step S47 in which the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern determined as described above is transmitted, the main CPU 66 executes the full rotation reach pattern when the full rotation reach pattern is selected. When a command is transmitted and a multiple line reach pattern is selected, a multiple line reach pattern command for executing the multiple line reach pattern is transmitted. The main CPU 66 (main control circuit 60) that executes such processing corresponds to an example of command transmission means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation time table indicating the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, and sets a value indicating the fluctuation time. Store in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Demo display processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the demonstration display flag is “1” (step S91). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the demonstration display flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not it is “1”. When the main CPU 66 determines that the demonstration display flag is “1”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the demonstration display flag is not “1”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S92. This demonstration display flag is set to a value other than “1” when the variable display of the identification information is performed, and is set to “1” in step S92 to be described later. For example, when the number becomes “0”, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, the main CPU 66 sets “1” for the demo display flag, and sets data indicating the demo display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S93). As described above, the data indicating the demonstration display command is supplied as a demonstration display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 detects that it is in a predetermined standby state in response to reception of the demonstration display command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on. In other words, this sub-control circuit main processing is performed regardless of whether the power supply is intentionally shut off or unintentionally shut down (the state in which the initial setting is made when the power is turned on, or a predetermined return condition is established and backup This is a process that is started when the power is turned on regardless of whether the system is to be restored.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the state of the switch is monitored (step S210). In this process, the sub CPU 206 monitors the operation state of the setting switches 142 and 144 based on the operation signal of the setting switches 142 and 144. That is, the sub CPU 206 detects an operation state by the setting switches 142 and 144 (operation means) in connection with power-on. Further, the sub CPU 206 accepts operations by the setting switches 142 and 144 only at a predetermined time related to power-on. As a result, operation by the operating means is accepted only at a predetermined time related to power-on, that is, voice control data and lamp control data are set in a standby state at times other than time related to power-on, such as during operation. Since the regulation is performed, it is possible to prevent inconvenience in control due to the setting of the voice control data and the lamp control data being changed during operation. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S210 corresponds to an example of an operation state detection unit and an operation reception unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S209.

  In step S209, the sub CPU 206 executes DIP switch check processing. Although details will be described with reference to FIG. 16, a setting process corresponding to the operation state of the setting switches 142 and 144 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S200.

  In step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the backup restoration condition is satisfied. In this process, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S219 when the backup return condition is satisfied, and moves the process to step S201 when the backup return condition is not satisfied. Note that the backup recovery condition is that the various data and status at the time of power failure are backed up.

  In step S219, the sub CPU 206 executes backup recovery processing and jumps to the address before the occurrence of power interruption.

  On the other hand, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  Thus, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[DIP switch check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S209 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not DIP1 is on (step S211). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not DIP1 is on based on the monitoring result of the state of the DIP1 switch in step S210. If the sub CPU 206 determines that DIP1 is on, the sub CPU 206 sets “1” to the DIP1 flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S213), and moves the process to step S216. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the DIP1 flag is off, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” to the DIP1 flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S214), and moves the process to step S216. As a result, the DIP1 flag is referred to in step S441 described later, and sound control data, lamp control data, and the like are selected based on the flag.

  In step S216, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not DIP2 is on. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not DIP2 is on based on the monitoring result of the DIP2 switch in step S210. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the DIP 2 is on, the sub CPU 206 sets the demo audio data 1 and the demo lamp data 1 in a predetermined area (such as a demo display start time table described later) in the work RAM 210 (step S217). Exit the subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the DIP2 is off, the sub CPU 206 sets the demo audio data 0 and the demo lamp data 0 in a predetermined area (such as a demo display start time table described later) of the work RAM 210 (step S218). This subroutine is finished.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 displays the demo sound data, the demo lamp data, and the demo image data set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in this way at a predetermined timing, with the display control circuit 250, the audio control circuit 230, and the lamp control circuit. 240. The demo sound data 0 is sound control data for controlling the sound not to be output from the speaker 46 in the standby state. The demo lamp data 0 is light emission control data for controlling the decorative lamps 59a to 59h (light emitters) not to emit light in the standby state.

  Then, the voice control circuit 230 reads voice data corresponding to the voice control data, and generates a voice based on the voice data from the speaker 46. That is, when the sub CPU 206 or the voice control circuit 230 detects that the standby state has been entered based on the voice control data selected in accordance with the operation by the setting switch 144, the sub CPU 206 and the voice control circuit 230 start from the speaker 46 in the standby state. The audio output control is performed. The sub CPU 206 and the audio control circuit 230 are equivalent to an example of an audio output control unit. The lamp control circuit 240 reads a lamp pattern corresponding to the lamp control data, and causes the lamps 132 (including the decoration lamps 59a to 59h) to emit light with the lamp pattern. That is, when the sub CPU 206 or the lamp control circuit 240 detects that the standby state is entered based on the light emission control data selected in accordance with the operation by the setting switch 144, the decoration lamp 59a in the standby state is detected. To 59h (light emitting body). Such a sub CPU 206 and the lamp control circuit 240 correspond to an example of a light emission control unit. Further, the display control circuit 250 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image corresponding to the image display data.

  As described above, when the demo audio data 0 is set in the work RAM 210, the sub CPU 206 performs control so as not to output the audio in the standby state until the variable display of the identification information is started. On the other hand, when the demo audio data 1 is set in the work RAM 210, the sub CPU 206 performs control so as to output an audio effect in a standby state until the variable display of the identification information is started. Further, when the demo lamp data 0 is set in the work RAM 210, the sub CPU 206 performs control not to emit the decoration lamps 59a to 59h until the variable display of the identification information is started. On the other hand, when the demo lamp data 1 is set in the work RAM 210, the sub CPU 206 controls the decoration lamps 59a to 59h to emit light until the variable display of the identification information is started.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing selects any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data stored in the program ROM 208 in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 144. Further, the sub CPU 206 selects one of a plurality of types of sound control data stored in the program ROM 208 in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 144.

  In particular, the sub CPU 206 selects lamp control data for controlling the lamp not to emit light in the standby state from a plurality of types of lamp control data in the standby state in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 144. Further, the sub CPU 206 selects, from the plurality of types of voice control data in the standby state, voice control data for control that does not output voice in the standby state, according to the operation of the setting switch 144.

  Furthermore, the sub CPU 206 selects any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until a predetermined game is performed in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 144. Further, the sub CPU 206 selects any one of a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until a predetermined game is played, according to the operation of the setting switch 144. Note that such a sub CPU 206 corresponds to an example of a sound control data selection unit and a light emission control data selection unit.

  As described above, according to the operation by the operable operating means, any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data for blinking the light emitter in the standby state where a predetermined game is not performed is selected, and the standby state is set. When it is detected, the light emission control of the light emitter in the standby state is performed based on the selected light emission control data. Therefore, since it is controlled so that any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data can be selected according to the operation, the visual effect can be improved by increasing the variation of the light emission pattern, and in the standby state. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  Furthermore, when any one of a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state in which a predetermined game is not performed is selected in response to an operation by an operable operation means, and when it is detected that the standby state has been detected Based on the selected voice control data, voice output control in the standby state is performed. Therefore, since it is controlled so that any one of a plurality of types of audio control data can be selected in accordance with the operation, the auditory effect can be improved by increasing the variation of the audio pattern, and in the standby state. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  In addition, for example, a light emitting pattern and a sound pattern that match the performance in the game hall are controlled to be selectable by an operation of a game hall manager or the like, so that the visual performance effect and the auditory performance effect are further improved. Can prevent the decline of interest. In addition, for example, the player can control the light emission pattern and sound pattern desired by the player to be selectable, so that the visual effect and the auditory effect can be further improved. , Can prevent the decline of interest.

  Further, the plural types of light emission control data include light emission control data for controlling the light emitter not to emit light in the standby state. Therefore, since an effect pattern that does not cause the illuminant to emit light is controlled in accordance with the operation, the illuminant effect of the illuminant in the standby state is annoying to the player due to, for example, the relationship of the effect in the game hall. In the case of giving, this can be prevented, and a decrease in interest during the standby state can be prevented.

  Furthermore, the plurality of types of voice control data include voice control data for controlling the voice not to be output in the standby state. Therefore, since an effect pattern that does not output sound according to the operation is controlled to be selectable, for example, when the sound effect in the standby state is bothersome for the player due to the effect of the effect in the game hall, etc. This can be prevented, and the decline of interest in the standby state can be prevented.

  Furthermore, a plurality of types of light emission control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until it is detected that a predetermined game has been played are stored. Therefore, since the light emission pattern in the standby state from when the power is turned on until a predetermined game is played is controlled so as to be selectable according to the operation, it can be used for, for example, hall services at the time of opening a store, Can be improved.

  Furthermore, a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until it is detected that a predetermined game has been played are stored. Therefore, since the sound pattern in the standby state from when the power is turned on until the predetermined game is played is controlled so as to be selectable according to the operation, it can be used for, for example, hall services at the time of opening a store, Can be improved.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S <b> 221), and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, at a certain period such as a vertical synchronization timing (1/60 s) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231) and increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by “1”, that is, increments (step). S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. Thus, in the display control process (see FIG. 21) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for display control to the display control circuit 250 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 17). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 performs various commands transmitted by the main control circuit 60 (for example, a prize opening opening command, a demo display command, a variation pattern designation command for performing full rotation reach (full rotation). Reach pattern command), and a change pattern designation command (multiple line reach pattern command) indicating that multi-line reach is to be performed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 corresponds to an example of a command receiving unit.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S404. Further, when this variation pattern designation command is received even once after the power is turned on, the variable display of the identification information is started and a predetermined game is executed. That is, the sub CPU 206 detects that a predetermined game has been executed since the power was turned on. Such a sub CPU 206 corresponds to an example of a first game execution detection unit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 executes effect pattern determination processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines various effect patterns such as decorative pattern variation patterns. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether a demonstration display command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a demonstration display command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. The demonstration display command is a standby command indicating that a predetermined standby state has been entered in which the startup storage information is not stored and the identification information is not variably displayed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the demonstration display command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes a demonstration effect control process for controlling the demonstration effect, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 20 (step S407). This subroutine ends. In other words, the sub CPU 206 detects that a predetermined game is not being performed based on the reception of the demonstration display command as the standby command. The sub CPU 206 that executes this step corresponds to an example of a standby state detection unit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the demonstration display command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the effect control data corresponding to the received command (step S408), and ends this subroutine. As a specific example, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 determines a derived decoration symbol (decoration symbol to be derived and displayed) corresponding to the derived symbol designation command, and indicates the derived ornament symbol. Data is supplied to the display control circuit 250 and the like. As a result, the sub CPU 206 determines the result of variable display of decorative symbols.

[Demonstration control process]
The subroutine executed in step S407 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub CPU 206 is positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and refers to the DIP1 flag set in the above-described step S213 or step S214 (see FIG. 16) (step S441). Then, the sub CPU 206 reads out audio control data and lamp control data corresponding to the referenced DIP1 flag (step S442). In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the DIP1 flag set in accordance with the operation state of the setting switch 142 in steps S211 to S213, and uses a plurality of types of audio control data and lamp control data corresponding to the DIP1 flag. Select and read out control data and multiple types of lamp control data. That is, the sub CPU 206 selects one of a plurality of types of sound control data in accordance with the operation by the setting switch 142. Such a sub CPU 206 corresponds to an example of a voice control data selection unit. Further, the sub CPU 206 selects any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data in accordance with an operation by the setting switch 142. Such a sub CPU 206 corresponds to an example of light emission control data selection means. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the read voice control data, lamp control data, and image display data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S443).

  If the sub CPU 206 does not receive the variation pattern designation command after turning on the power, it does not execute the process of reading and setting the voice control data and the lamp control data in steps S442 and 443. For this reason, when the fluctuation pattern designation command has not been received since the power was turned on, the voice output control, the lamp control based on the voice control data and the lamp control data set in steps S217 and 218 described above. When the light emission control is performed and the variation pattern designation command is received after the power is turned on, in steps S442 and 443, based on the voice control data and lamp control data read and set, the voice output control, the lamp The light emission will be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The sub CPU 206 supplies the audio control data set in step S443 to the audio control circuit 230, the lamp control data to the lamp control circuit 240, and the image display data to the display control circuit 250 at a predetermined timing.

  Then, the voice control circuit 230 reads voice data corresponding to the voice control data, and generates a voice based on the voice data from the speaker 46. That is, when it is detected that the sub CPU 206 or the audio control circuit 230 has entered the standby state based on the audio control data selected in accordance with the operation by the setting switch 142, the sub CPU 206 and the audio control circuit 230 are controlled by the speaker 46 in the standby state. The audio output control is performed. The sub CPU 206 and the audio control circuit 230 are equivalent to an example of an audio output control unit. The lamp control circuit 240 reads a lamp pattern corresponding to the lamp control data, and causes the lamps 132 (including the decoration lamps 59a to 59h) to emit light with the lamp pattern. That is, when the sub CPU 206 or the lamp control circuit 240 detects that the standby state is entered based on the light emission control data selected in accordance with the operation by the setting switch 142, the decoration lamp 59a in the standby state is detected. To 59h (light emitting body). Such a sub CPU 206 and the lamp control circuit 240 correspond to an example of a light emission control unit. Further, the display control circuit 250 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image corresponding to the image display data.

  As described above, according to the operation by the operable operating means, any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data for blinking the light emitter in the standby state where a predetermined game is not performed is selected, and the standby state is set. When it is detected, the light emission control of the light emitter in the standby state is performed based on the selected light emission control data. Therefore, since it is controlled so that any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data can be selected according to the operation, the visual effect can be improved by increasing the variation of the light emission pattern, and in the standby state. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  Further, in response to an operation by an operable operation means, when any one of a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state where a predetermined game is not performed is detected and it is detected that a standby state has been detected, Based on the selected voice control data, voice output control in the standby state is performed. Therefore, since it is controlled so that any one of a plurality of types of audio control data can be selected in accordance with the operation, the auditory effect can be improved by increasing the variation of the audio pattern, and in the standby state. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  In addition, for example, a light emitting pattern and a sound pattern that match the performance in the game hall are controlled to be selectable by an operation of a game hall manager or the like, so that the visual performance effect and the auditory performance effect are further improved. Can prevent the decline of interest. In addition, for example, the player can control the light emission pattern and sound pattern desired by the player to be selectable, so that the visual presentation effect and the auditory presentation effect can be further improved. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  The plural types of light emission control data include light emission control data for controlling the light emitter not to emit light in the standby state. Therefore, since an effect pattern that does not cause the illuminant to emit light is controlled in accordance with the operation, the illuminant effect of the illuminant in the standby state is annoying to the player due to, for example, the relationship of the effect in the game hall. In the case of giving, this can be prevented, and a decrease in interest during the standby state can be prevented.

  The plural types of voice control data include voice control data for controlling the voice not to be output in the standby state. Therefore, since an effect pattern that does not output sound according to the operation is controlled to be selectable, for example, when the sound effect in the standby state is bothersome for the player due to the effect of the effect in the game hall, etc. This can be prevented, and the decline of interest in the standby state can be prevented.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 18), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 206 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine is terminated.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data for displaying an image to the display control circuit 250. For example, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data indicating production such as data indicating image data to the display control circuit 250. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies a bank switching instruction to the display control circuit 250 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, it is detected that a predetermined game has been performed by starting the variable display of the identification information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the firing handle 26 is gripped. , It may be detected that a predetermined game has been played. Further, for example, it may be detected that a predetermined game has been performed by ending the demonstration display three times.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of light emission control data and a plurality of types of sound control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until a predetermined game is played are stored, but not limited thereto, for example, The light emission control data and the sound control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until a predetermined game is played may be stored one by one.

  The plurality of types of light emission control data includes light emission control data for controlling the decorative lamps 59a to 59h not to emit light in the standby state, and the plurality of types of sound control data does not output sound from the speaker 46 in the standby state. Although the control voice control data is included, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the control light emission control data that does not cause the decoration lamps 59a to 59h to emit light in the standby state may not be included. Further, for example, the plurality of types of voice control data may not include voice control data for controlling the voice not to be output from the speaker 46 in the standby state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the audio output control and the lamp light emission control in the standby state have been mainly described.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is detected that the standby state has been entered on the condition that the variable display of the identification information is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the firing handle 26 is gripped. It may be detected that the standby state has been entered on the condition. Further, for example, it may be detected that a standby state has been entered on the condition that a predetermined time has passed since the variable display of the identification information has not been performed. In this embodiment, the selection of the voice control data and the lamp control data can be set by the same switch of the setting switches 142 and 144. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the voice control data and the lamp control data are selected. The selection may be set by different switches.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 22, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22A, a game board 314 is formed by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 22A, not only the member 314a having permeability and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 22C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the gaming board 14 having transparency is used in part or in whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used, for example, games that do not have transparency. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. Note that the liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of identification information, variable display of normal symbols, display of a production effect image, display of a collision image, and the like. .

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used. For example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, Hikoki mono, a first referred to as a right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachislot gaming machine 410 as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to various game machines such as the game machine 501. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the pachislot machine 410 includes a liquid crystal display device 430 capable of displaying a highly transmissive image, and a reel (not shown) behind the liquid crystal display device 430. I have. For this reason, when a highly transmissive image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 430, the player can visually recognize the reel. As shown in FIG. 26, the game machine 501 also includes a liquid crystal display device 505 that can display an image with high transparency, and reels 503L, 503C, and 503R behind the liquid crystal display device 505. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed instead of the game machine 501 in which such a slot game is executed. In addition, the game board 14 having transparency as described above, and the liquid crystal display device 32 on the back of the game board 14 or the display device 332 capable of displaying a highly transmissive image. Alternatively, a conventional configuration in which an opening is formed in the game board and the display device can be visually recognized from the opening may be used.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, the game machine 600 controls the progress of the game, controls the display of various images, and controls the generation of various sounds, and the game machine main body. A display device 602 that is electrically connected to 604 and displays various images, and an operation unit 606 that is electrically connected to the game machine main body 604 and can be operated by a player. The game machine body 604 has a control unit (not shown) that performs the control as described above. Further, the game machine body 604 is detachable from an information storage medium (for example, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, etc.) storing a program for causing the control unit to perform the control as described above.

  Further, in the present embodiment, three columns of identification information are variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be two columns or four or more columns. Further, for example, the decorative symbol may be constituted by one symbol column.

  In the embodiment described above, the present invention can also be applied to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) composed of a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, etc., a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  A storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge is provided with storage means for storing various information.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) A standby state detection process for detecting that a predetermined game is not being performed.

  (A2) Light emission control data selection processing for selecting one of a plurality of types of light emission control data for blinking the light emitter in the standby state in response to an operation by an operable operation means.

  (A3) When it is detected that the standby state is detected in the standby state detection process, the light emission in the light emitting area capable of the light emission display in the standby state based on the light emission control data selected in the light emission control data selection process Light emission display control processing for performing display control.

  (A4) In the light emission control data selection process, the light emitter is not caused to emit light in a standby state from a plurality of types of light emission control data for blinking the light emitter in the standby state in response to an operation by an operable operation means. A process of selecting light emission control data for control.

  (A5) First-time game execution detection process for detecting that a predetermined game has been executed since the power was turned on.

  (A6) In the light emission control data selection process, a standby state from when power is turned on according to an operation by an operable operation means until it is detected that a predetermined game has been performed in the initial game execution detection process A process for selecting one of a plurality of types of light emission control data.

  (A7) A voice control data selection process for selecting one of a plurality of types of voice control data in the standby state detected in the standby state detection process in response to an operation by an operable operating means.

  (A8) Audio output for performing audio output control in the standby state based on the audio control data selected in the audio control data selection process when it is detected that the standby state is detected in the standby state detection process Control processing.

  (A9) In the voice control data selection process, a process of selecting voice control data for control that does not output voice in the standby state from a plurality of types of voice control data in the standby state in response to an operation by an operable operating means. .

  (A10) In the voice control data selection process, any one of a plurality of kinds of voice control data in a standby state from when power is turned on until it is detected that a predetermined game has been performed in the first game execution detection process is selected. The process to select.

  As described above, by causing the computer 300A to execute processes such as (A1) to (A3), the light-emitting body is caused to blink in a standby state in which a predetermined game is not performed in accordance with an operation by an operable operation means. When one of the plurality of types of light emission control data is selected and a standby state is detected, light emission control of the light emitter in the standby state is performed based on the selected light emission control data. Therefore, since it is controlled so that any one of a plurality of types of light emission control data can be selected according to the operation, the visual effect can be improved by increasing the variation of the light emission pattern, and in the standby state. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  In addition, for example, since the light emission pattern suitable for the performance in the game hall can be selected and controlled by the operation of the game hall manager or the like, the visual performance effect can be further improved and the decline of interest is prevented. can do. In addition, for example, the player can control the light emission pattern desired by the player so that the player can select the light emission pattern. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the visual effect and to prevent the interest from deteriorating. .

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A4), the plural types of light emission control data include light emission control data for controlling the light emitter not to emit light in the standby state. Therefore, since an effect pattern that does not cause the illuminant to emit light is controlled in accordance with the operation, the illuminant effect of the illuminant in the standby state is annoying to the player due to, for example, the relationship of the effect in the game hall. In the case of giving, this can be prevented, and a decrease in interest during the standby state can be prevented.

  Also, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A5) and (A6), a plurality of types of light emission control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until it is detected that a predetermined game has been performed are stored. Yes. Therefore, since the light emission pattern in the standby state from when the power is turned on until a predetermined game is played is controlled so as to be selectable according to the operation, it can be used for, for example, hall services at the time of opening a store, Can be improved.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A1), (A7), and (A8), a plurality of types of voices in a standby state in which a predetermined game is not being performed according to an operation by an operable operation means. When one of the control data is selected and it is detected that the standby state is set, the output control of the voice in the standby state is performed based on the selected voice control data. Therefore, since it is controlled so that any one of a plurality of types of audio control data can be selected in accordance with the operation, the auditory effect can be improved by increasing the variation of the audio pattern, and in the standby state. Decline in interest can be prevented.

  In addition, for example, the sound pattern suitable for the performance in the game hall can be selected by the operation of the manager of the game hall, etc., so that the auditory performance effect can be further improved and the decline of interest is prevented. can do. In addition, for example, the player's operation is controlled so that a voice pattern desired by the player can be selected, so that the auditory performance effect can be further improved and the decline of interest can be prevented. .

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A9), the plurality of types of voice control data include voice control data for controlling the voice not to be output in the standby state. Therefore, since an effect pattern that does not output sound according to the operation is controlled to be selectable, for example, when the sound effect in the standby state is bothersome for the player due to the effect of the effect in the game hall, etc. This can be prevented, and the decline of interest in the standby state can be prevented.

  Also, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A5) and (A10), a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until it is detected that a predetermined game has been played are stored. Yes. Therefore, since the sound pattern in the standby state from when the power is turned on until the predetermined game is played is controlled so as to be selectable according to the operation, it can be used for, for example, hall services at the time of opening a store, Can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 29, a network 500 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A1) and (A5) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400, and from (A2) described above. A simulation program for executing the processes (A4), (A6) to (A10) is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Accordingly, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A1) and (A5), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... (A2) to (A4), (A6) to (A10) Will be executed. Of course, the above-described processing is an example.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  In this embodiment, the image display data for displaying the image in the standby state, the sound control data for outputting sound, and the light emission control data for causing the light emitter to emit light are provided. For example, the image display data and the light emission control data may not be provided in plural.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a standby state detection unit that detects that a predetermined game is not being performed, a voice output unit that can output a voice, an operable operation unit, Voice control data storage means storing a plurality of types of voice control data in the standby state detected by the standby state detection means, and a plurality of types of voice control data stored in the voice control data storage means in response to an operation by the operation means Based on the voice control data selected by the voice control data selection means when the voice control data selection means for selecting one of the voice control data and the standby state detection means detects that the standby state is detected. Voice output control means for controlling the output of the voice output means in the standby state, the standby state It means out, operating means, audio output means, voice control data memory, the voice control data selection means, audio output control unit, the specific configuration of such first game execution detection means, can be designed and changed as required.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation content corresponding to the setting of a setting switch in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the pachislot machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
88 Game operation section 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 142 Setting switch 144 Setting switch 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (4)

Standby state detecting means for detecting that the predetermined game has not been performed;
An audio output means capable of outputting audio;
Operable operating means;
Voice control data storage means in which a plurality of types of voice control data in the standby state detected by the standby state detection means are stored;
Voice control data selection means for selecting one of a plurality of types of voice control data stored in the voice control data storage means in response to an operation by the operation means;
Audio output for performing output control of the audio output unit in the standby state based on the audio control data selected by the audio control data selection unit when the standby state detection unit detects that the standby state has been established And a control means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of types of voice control data stored in the voice control data storage means include voice control data for controlling the voice output means not to output voice in the standby state. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
First-time game execution detecting means for detecting that a predetermined game has been executed after the power is turned on,
The voice control data storage means stores a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state from when the power is turned on until the first game execution detection means detects that a predetermined game has been performed. A gaming machine. A standby state detection process for detecting that a predetermined game has not been performed;
A voice control data selection process for selecting one of a plurality of types of voice control data in a standby state detected in the standby state detection process in response to an operation by an operable operating means;
A voice output control process for performing voice output control in the standby state based on the voice control data selected in the voice control data selection process when it is detected in the standby state detection process; A simulation program for causing a computer to execute.

Images