JP2006311963A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can simplify the inspection work of an operation means for performance in a type with the operation means for performance. <P>SOLUTION: When a touch sensor is operated before a central control board (administrative CPU) receives the first command (control command) from the main control board (main CPU) after starting its operation, a decoration lamp is made to execute a prescribed light emitting performance (making decoration lamp light once) by responding to the operation. After the first control command with the main control board is inputted, the administrative CPU invalidates the operation signal except for during the prescribed selective performance, that is, excluding the timing of selecting an appearing character during the ready for win performance using the touch sensor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of confirming the operation of an effect operating means provided in the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, includes, for example, a liquid crystal display type variable display, and a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the variable display to derive a combination of symbols (symbol changing game) Has been done. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game and finally stopped and displayed. Among such gaming machines, there is one that includes a performance switch that can be operated by a player during a game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Then, by making the player operate the effect switch, the interest of the game is improved.

The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 is configured such that one type of display effect can be selected from a plurality of types of display effects by the player operating the effect switch. Specifically, when a reach effect is performed, a reach effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of reach effects by operating an effect switch. In other words, one reach effect is selected from a plurality of options at the player's will.
JP 2003-290501 A

  By the way, like the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when an effect switch capable of selecting the display content of the symbol combination game is selected by the player's intention, the effect switch functions normally in the manufacturing process of the gaming machine. It is necessary to check whether or not. And in the process of the inspection, a control signal (command) for instructing execution of an effect (effect for selecting the reach effect) for the operator to reflect the operation result of the effect switch is intentionally transmitted, An inspection of whether or not the effect switch functions normally (whether or not the operation result is reflected) is performed, and there is a problem that work in the inspection is complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can simplify the inspection work of the production operation means in the game machine provided with the production operation means. It is in.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, a sub-control device that controls the effect device, and an effect operation means that can be operated by the player. The sub-control device is connected to an effect operating means that can be operated by the player, and predetermined effect contents according to the operation of the effect operating means when a specific effect is executed among the game effects In the gaming machine capable of causing the effect device to produce an effect according to the selected effect content, whether or not the sub control device validates the operation signal input from the effect operating means. An operation signal determining means for determining whether or not the sub control apparatus has received an initial instruction from the main control apparatus after the sub control apparatus is activated, and the operation signal determining means. If it is determined that the When the operation signal determination means inputs an operation signal from the effect operation means until the determination result of the instruction determination means becomes affirmative, While determining that the operation signal is valid, when an operation signal is input from the effect operation unit after the determination result of the instruction determination unit becomes affirmative, the operation is not performed when the specific effect is not being executed. The gist is to determine that the signal is invalid.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, start instruction means for instructing the main control device and the sub control device to start activation, and activation of the main control device is controlled by the sub control device. Delay means for delaying a predetermined delay time from activation of the control device, or delaying an instruction output from the main control device to the sub-control device by a predetermined delay time, the main control device comprising the delay The gist is to instruct execution of the startup process to the sub-control device after a lapse of time, and the instruction determination means makes an affirmative determination when the execution instruction of the startup process is received.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect of the present invention, when the sub control device receives an instruction to execute the start-up process, the sub-control device receives an instruction to execute the start-up process from the effect device. The gist is to execute a start-up effect indicating that.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the invention of the second or third aspect, the activation instruction means is a reset signal circuit that outputs a reset signal when the gaming machine is powered on, and the delay means is The gist of the present invention is that the delay circuit receives a reset signal and delays the start of the main control device from the start of the sub control device using the reset signal.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine provided with the production operation means, the inspection work of the production operation means can be simplified.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a “pachinko machine”), which is one type thereof, will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. Also, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 and a top ball tray 15 each having a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine in a see-through manner are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a laterally open state. ing. In addition, on the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashes) or turned off and performs a light emission effect based on the light emission decoration is provided. In addition, a speaker 17 that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs sound effects based on the sound output is provided below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In the approximate center of the game area 13a of the game board 13, a display device 20 having a liquid crystal display type variable display H is disposed. In the variable display H, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the variable display H, a symbol combination game (symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns. In the present embodiment, combinations of three columns of symbols are derived in the symbol combination game, and the types of symbols of each column forming the combination are eight types of 1-8.

  Then, the player can recognize a big hit or loss from the symbol combination finally displayed in the symbol combination game. When the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display H are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777], etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination. When the jackpot symbol combination is displayed, the player is given a jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display H are not of the same type, it is possible to recognize the deviation from the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767], etc.). A symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination game starts (when the symbols in each column start to change), the left column (left symbol) → the right column (right symbol) → middle as viewed from the player side The symbols are displayed in the order of columns (middle symbols). When the displayed left symbol and right symbol are of the same type, the reach can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). The symbol combination that can recognize this reach is the symbol combination of the reach.

  Further, below the display device 20, a start winning opening 22 including an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol combination game in response to detection of winning of a game ball. Also, below the start winning port 22, a large winning port 24 having a large winning port door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit gaming state is given, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 so that the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of winning balls. Obtainable.

  Near the center of the front side of the upper ball tray 15, a touch sensor 26 that is used when allowing the player to select the contents of the game effect is provided. When the player touches the touch sensor 26, the touch sensor 26 outputs an operation signal indicating that the touch sensor 26 has been operated to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). The touch sensor 26 of the present embodiment serves as a production operation unit.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the pachinko machine 10, a power supply board 29 that supplies a power source (for example, AC 24 V) of the game hall to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10 is mounted. A main control board (main control device) 30 for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). Further, an overall control board (overall control device) 31, a display control board (effect control device) 32, and a sound / lamp control board (effect control device) 33 are mounted on the back side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the variable display H based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound / lamp control board 33 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 and the lighting mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decoration lamp 16 and the speaker 17. The voice output mode (timing of voice output, etc.) is controlled. In this embodiment, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33 constitute a sub-control device. Further, the display device 20 (variable display H), the decorative lamp 16, and the speaker 17 serve as a production device.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the power supply board 29, the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33 will be described.
The power supply board 29 is provided with a power supply circuit 29 a that converts the power supply of the game hall into a supply voltage (for example, DC 30 V) to the pachinko machine 10. A main control board 30, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, and a sound / lamp control board 33 are connected to the power supply circuit 29a. The converted voltages are supplied from the power supply circuit 29a to the control boards 30 to 33. The power supply board 29 is provided with a reset signal circuit 29b for outputting a reset signal, and the reset signal circuit 29b is connected to the power supply circuit 29a. Outputting a reset signal means raising the signal level of the reset signal from L level (low level) to H level (high level). The reset signal circuit 29b continues the reset signal for a predetermined output time T1 (for example, about 400 ms to 1800 ms) when the voltage supplied to each of the control boards 30 to 33 reaches the stable operation voltage. It is designed to output. The reset signal is a signal that instructs each of the control boards 30 to 33 to start activation. In the present embodiment, the reset signal circuit 29b functions as a start instruction unit.

Next, the configuration of the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a, a ROM 30b, and a RAM 30c. A ROM 30b, a RAM 30c, and a start port sensor SE1 are connected to the main CPU 30a. The main CPU 30a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers every predetermined cycle, sets the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 30c, and rewrites the values before the update. The ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the like. The RAM 30c stores (sets) various types of information (such as various random values) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The variation pattern is a game effect (display effect, light effect, sound effect) from when the symbol starts to change (start of the symbol combination game) to when all the symbols are displayed (the symbol combination game ends). The pattern used as the base of is shown. Further, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into a variation pattern for a big hit effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a loss effect. The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination that has gone through the reach effect. The outlier effect is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination that is out of reach without undergoing the reach effect.

  In the reach production, after the reach symbol combination is displayed (in this embodiment, the right symbol of the same type as the left symbol once displayed is displayed once), the jackpot symbol combination or the off symbol combination is displayed. It is an effect performed until it is stopped. Further, in the reach effect of the present embodiment, a selection effect for selecting the effect content of the reach effect according to the operation of the touch sensor 26 is performed before the start of the reach effect. Specifically, before the start of the reach effect (after the reach symbol combination is displayed), an image prompting the operation of the touch sensor 26 such as “The character changes when the touch sensor is operated” is selected on the variable display H. Displayed during the execution of. When the touch sensor 26 is operated by the player during the execution of the selection effect, a character different from the case where the touch sensor 26 is not operated appears after the selection effect ends, and the reach effect is performed. It has become. That is, a reach effect character (effect content) can be selected depending on whether or not the touch sensor 26 is operated during the selection effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the selection effect is a specific effect among the game effects.

  The main control board 30 is provided with a reset input circuit (delay means, delay circuit) 30d. The reset input circuit 30d is connected to the reset signal circuit 29b of the power supply substrate 29, and receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 29b. The reset input circuit 30d is connected to the main CPU 30a. When a reset signal is input, the reset input circuit 30d continuously outputs the reset signal to the main CPU 30a for a predetermined output time T2. In the present embodiment, the output time T2 is set to a time obtained by adding a predetermined delay time T3 (5 seconds in the present embodiment) to the output time T1 in which the reset signal circuit 29b of the power supply substrate 29 outputs the reset signal. Yes. The main CPU 30a starts activation when the signal level of the reset signal changes from H level to L level. That is, the main CPU 30a is restricted from performing an operation (control process) while the signal level of the reset signal is at the H level.

  The main CPU 30a of the main control board 30 executes various processes based on the main control program stored in the ROM 30b when starting after the power is turned on. After starting, the main CPU 30a first performs initial settings. That is, the main CPU 30a clears the stored contents of the RAM 30c and sets initial values. The main CPU 30a outputs a power-on initial designation command to the central CPU 31a of the central control board 31 at the end of the initial setting. The power-on initial designation command is a command for instructing the control boards 31 to 33 to execute the startup process. For example, the initial design displayed on the variable display H is designated. The main CPU 30a shifts to normal processing after the initial setting is completed. Specifically, the main CPU 30a executes timer interrupt processing (not shown) every predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  In the timer interrupt process, the main CPU 30a executes various processes such as jackpot determination, determination of the final stop symbol to be finally displayed, and determination of the variation pattern based on the main control program. For example, the main CPU 30a executes a big hit determination at the start of the symbol combination game. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbols so that all the columns are of the same type, and also determines the variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the big hit effect. . On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of loss), the main CPU 30a executes reach determination. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (when the reach effect is executed), the main CPU 30a finally stops so that the symbols in the left and right columns are the same type and the symbols in the middle row are not the same type as the symbols in the left and right columns. Determine the design. At the same time, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect. On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not executed), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol so that the symbols on the left and right columns are not the same type. At the same time, the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the offending effect.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern and instructs the start of symbol variation. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a symbol designation command for designating a final stop symbol for each column. After that, the main CPU 30a instructs a change stop based on the change time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for ending the symbol combination game.

Next, the configuration of the overall control board 31 will be described.
The overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a, a ROM 31b, and a RAM 31c. A ROM 31b, a RAM 31c, and a touch sensor 26 are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for overall control of the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33. The RAM 31c stores (sets) various information (various control flags, various timer values, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the RAM 31c stores (sets) a touch sensor confirmation flag indicating whether or not the first control command (command) is input from the main CPU 30a.

  In addition, when the operation signal indicating that the touch sensor 26 has been operated is input from the touch sensor 26, the general CPU 31a detects that the touch sensor 26 has been operated and indicates that the operation signal has been input in the RAM 31c. It is set (stored) in a predetermined storage area. That is, the overall CPU 31a sets whether or not an operation signal is input to the RAM 31c.

  The overall control board 31 is provided with a reset input circuit 31d. The reset input circuit 31d is connected to the reset signal circuit 29b of the power supply substrate 29, and receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 29b. The reset input circuit 31d is connected to the overall CPU 31a, and when a reset signal is input, the reset signal is continuously output to the overall CPU 31a for a predetermined output time T1. The overall CPU 31a is restricted from executing an operation (control process) while the signal level of the reset signal is at the H level, and starts to be activated when the signal level becomes the L level. In this embodiment, the reset signal output time T1 in the reset input circuit 31d is set shorter than the reset signal output time T2 (output time T1 + delay time T3) in the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30. For this reason, the general CPU 31a starts activation earlier than the main CPU 30a by the delay time T3. Then, the general CPU 31a of the general control board 31 performs initial setting when starting. In this initial setting, the overall CPU 31a performs processing such as initialization of the contents stored in the RAM 31c and setting “1” in the RAM 31c as a touch sensor confirmation flag. Note that the time required for the initial setting executed by the overall CPU 31a is equal to or shorter than a predetermined delay time T3 created by the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30. That is, the predetermined delay time T3 is set to be longer than the time required for the initial setting executed by the overall CPU 31a.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to normal processing after the initial setting is completed. In a normal process, the general CPU 31a receives a predetermined control command from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, performs various processes accordingly, and outputs a predetermined control command at a predetermined timing. Specifically, when the general CPU 31 a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the overall CPU 31 a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33. In addition, when the overall CPU 31 a inputs a symbol designation command or an all symbol stop command, the overall CPU 31 a outputs each command to the display control board 32. Further, when the general CPU 31 a inputs a power-on initial designation command, it outputs the power-on initial designation command to the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33. Note that the general CPU 31a is started earlier than the main CPU 30a is started and shifts to normal processing. Therefore, even if a control command is input immediately after the main CPU 30a is started, the processing according to the control command is surely executed. Can do.

Next, the configuration of the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33 will be described.
The display control board 32 is provided with a sub CPU 32a, a ROM 32b, and a RAM 32c. A ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. The ROM 32b stores a display effect control program for controlling display effects, various image information, and the like. The RAM 30c stores (sets) various information (various control flags, various timer values, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The display control board 32 is provided with a reset input circuit 32d. The reset input circuit 32d is connected to the reset signal circuit 29b of the power supply substrate 29, and receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 29b. The reset input circuit 32d is connected to the sub CPU 32a. When a reset signal is input, the reset signal is continued to the sub CPU 32a for a predetermined output time T1 as in the reset input circuit 31d of the overall control board 31. It is designed to output. Accordingly, the sub CPU 32a starts to start earlier than the main CPU 30a by the delay time T3. Then, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 performs initial setting when starting. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a initializes the storage contents of the RAM 32c. Note that the time required for the initial setting executed by the sub CPU 32a is equal to or shorter than a predetermined delay time T3 created by the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30. That is, the predetermined delay time T3 is set to be equal to or longer than the time required for the initial setting executed by the sub CPU 32a.

  Then, after the initial setting is completed, the sub CPU 32a shifts to normal processing. In this normal processing, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a control command from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) and the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display effect control program. . Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the variable display H is configured so that the symbol combination game is started based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the symbol combination game is started. Control display content. When the sub CPU 32a inputs the all symbol stop command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so that the symbol combination designated by the input symbol designation command is displayed on the variable display H. By this control, the symbol combination game is performed on the variable display H. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a power-on initial designation command, it performs a startup process. Specifically, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so as to display a predetermined symbol combination (for example, [123]). Since the sub CPU 32a is started earlier than the main CPU 30a is started and shifts to normal processing, even if a control command is input immediately after the main CPU 30a is started, the processing according to the control command is surely executed. be able to.

  The sound / lamp control board 33 is provided with a sub CPU 33a, a ROM 33b, and a RAM 33c. A ROM 33b and a RAM 33c are connected to the sub CPU 33a. The ROM 33b stores a sound / light emission effect control program for controlling the sound effect and the light emission effect. The RAM 33c stores (sets) various information (various control flags, various timer values, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The sound / lamp control board 33 is provided with a reset input circuit 33d. The reset input circuit 33d is connected to the reset signal circuit 29b of the power supply substrate 29, and receives the reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 29b. The reset input circuit 33d is connected to the sub CPU 33a. When a reset signal is input, the reset signal is continued to the sub CPU 33a for a predetermined output time T1 as in the reset input circuit 31d of the overall control board 31. It is designed to output. Accordingly, the sub CPU 32a starts to start earlier than the main CPU 30a by the delay time T3. Then, the sub CPU 33a of the sound / lamp control board 33 performs initialization when starting. Specifically, the sub CPU 33a initializes the contents stored in the RAM 33c. Note that the time required for the initial setting executed by the sub CPU 33a is equal to or shorter than a predetermined delay time T3 created by the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30. That is, the predetermined delay time T3 is set to be equal to or longer than the time required for the initial setting executed by the sub CPU 33a. Further, the time required for the initial setting in the sound / lamp control board 33 is the shortest among the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33.

  Then, after completing the initial setting, the sub CPU 33a shifts to normal processing. In this normal processing, when the sub CPU 33a inputs a control command from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) and the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the control according to the input control command is performed based on the sound / light emission effect control program. I do. Specifically, when the sub CPU 33a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 16 and the sound output mode from the speaker 17 according to the display effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To control. As a result, the decoration lamp 16 emits light according to the symbol combination game, and sound is output from the speaker 17. Further, when the sub CPU 33a inputs a power-on initial designation command, it performs a startup process. Specifically, the sub CPU 33a controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 16 so as to indicate that it has received an instruction to execute the startup process (inputting a power-on initial designation command). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 33a controls the decoration lamp 16 so as to blink. Since the sub CPU 33a is started earlier than the main CPU 30a is started and shifts to the normal process, even if a control command is input immediately after the main CPU 30a is started, the process according to the control command is surely executed. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, when the touch sensor 26 is operated during a predetermined period, a predetermined effect corresponding to the operated period is performed. Hereinafter, processing for the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33 to perform these effects will be described.

  First, a command check process performed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG. This command check process is a process executed at predetermined intervals after the power supply to the overall control board 31 is turned on (after activation).

  The overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a control command is input from the main CPU 30a in the command check process (step S1). If the determination result of step S1 is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the input control command is normal (step S2). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether the input control command is not due to noise, or whether the control command is missing. If the determination result in step S2 is affirmative (if the control command is normal), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set (stored) in the touch sensor confirmation flag (step S3). This touch sensor confirmation flag is set in the RAM 31c, and indicates whether or not the overall CPU 31a has input the first control command (command) from the main CPU 30a after power-on (after startup). The overall CPU 31a sets “1” to the touch sensor confirmation flag after the power is turned on (after startup) and before inputting the first control command, indicating that the first control command has not yet been input. ing.

  If the determination result in step S3 is affirmative (touch sensor confirmation flag = 1), the general CPU 31a touches the control command input in step S1 because it is the first control command input by the general CPU 31a after power-on. “0” is set (stored) in the sensor confirmation flag (step S4), and the command check process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1, step S2, or step S3 is negative, the overall CPU 31a ends the command check process as it is.

  Normally, the main CPU 30a activated by power-on first outputs a power-on initial designation command, so that the touch sensor confirmation flag is normally “0” when the general CPU 31a inputs a power-on initial designation command. "Is set. The touch sensor confirmation flag is set to “0” by inputting a control command other than the power-on initial designation command, that is, a control command output when the main CPU 30a shifts to normal processing. It is like that. For this reason, even if the main CPU 30a shifts to normal processing because the general CPU 31a cannot normally input the power-on initial designation command due to noise or the like, “1” is not continuously set in the touch sensor confirmation flag. That is, the general CPU 31a sets a touch sensor confirmation flag to “0” by inputting a control command (for example, a variation pattern designation command) output when the main CPU 30a executes normal processing. Therefore, the general CPU 31a can surely know that the main CPU 30a has shifted to the normal process by confirming the touch sensor confirmation flag set to “0” by inputting the first control command.

  Next, touch sensor input processing performed by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 will be described with reference to FIG. This touch sensor input process is a process that is executed at predetermined intervals after powering on the overall control board 31 (after activation).

  The overall CPU 31a refers to the content stored in the RAM 31c in the touch sensor input process, and confirms whether or not an operation signal is input from the touch sensor 26 (step S11). Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not an operation signal is input based on whether or not the confirmed operation signal is input (step S12). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the player has operated the touch sensor 26. When the determination result of step S12 is negative (when no operation signal is input), the overall CPU 31a ends the touch sensor input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S12 is affirmative (when an operation signal is input), the overall CPU 31a executes a touch sensor confirmation process at power-on shown in FIG. 5 (step S13). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a executes a touch sensor confirmation process during the game shown in FIG. 6 (step S14), and the touch sensor input process is terminated.

Next, touch sensor confirmation processing at power-on will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall CPU 31a refers to the stored contents of the RAM 31c and confirms the setting of the touch sensor confirmation flag (step S21). Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the touch sensor confirmation flag (step S22). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the time when the touch sensor 26 is operated is before the input of the first control command (that is, the main CPU 30a has shifted to the normal process). If the determination result of step S22 is negative (if the touch sensor confirmation flag is not 1), the overall CPU 31a ends the touch sensor confirmation process at power-on. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is affirmative (if touch sensor confirmation flag = 1), the overall CPU 31a sets (stores) a touch sensor operation confirmation command in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c (step S23), The touch sensor confirmation process at start-up is terminated.

  The overall CPU 31a outputs a touch sensor operation confirmation command to the sound / lamp control board 33 when a touch sensor operation confirmation command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c when an output process (not shown) is executed. It is like that. When the sub CPU 33a of the sound / lamp control board 33 inputs the touch sensor operation confirmation command, the sub CPU 33a controls the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 16 so as to execute the light emission effect for confirmation. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 33a controls the decoration lamp 16 to emit light once to execute a confirmation light emission effect.

  In the present embodiment, the touch sensor confirmation flag is set to “0” by inputting a control command. For this reason, even when the power-on initial specification command that should be input as the first control command cannot be normally input due to noise or the like, it is possible to prevent the touch sensor confirmation flag from being continuously set to “1”. It is possible to prevent the confirmation light emission effect from being performed by operating the touch sensor 26 when the CPU 30a is executing the normal process.

Next, the touch sensor confirmation process during the game will be described with reference to FIG.
The overall CPU 31a refers to the stored contents of the RAM 31c and confirms the setting of the touch effective period flag (step S31). The touch effective period flag is a flag used to determine whether or not the input of the operation signal from the touch sensor 26 is valid. The touch effective period flag is set to “1” during execution of the selection effect performed when selecting the effect content of the reach effect. That is, the overall CPU 31a sets “1” to the touch effective period flag during the execution of the selection effect based on the variation pattern for the big hit effect or the outlier reach effect in which the reach effect is performed.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not “1” is set in the confirmed touch effective period flag (step S32). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the selection effect is being executed when the touch sensor 26 is operated. If the determination result of step S32 is negative (if the touch effective period flag is not 1), the overall CPU 31a ends the in-game touch sensor confirmation process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S32 is affirmative (if the touch effective period flag = 1), the overall CPU 31a sets (stores) the in-game touch operation command in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c (step S33). The middle touch sensor confirmation process is terminated.

  When the overall CPU 31a executes an output process (not shown) and the in-game touch operation command is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c, the overall CPU 31a transmits the in-game touch operation command to the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control. The signal is output to the substrate 33. Then, when the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the touch operation command during the game, the character that appears during the reach effect after the end of the selection effect is different from the normal character (when the touch sensor 26 is not operated). The display content of the variable display H is controlled so as to change to a character and execute a reach effect. Further, when the sub CPU 33a of the sound / lamp control board 33 inputs the touch operation command during the game, the light emitting effect corresponding to the reach effect (more specifically, the appearing character) performed on the variable display H after the selection effect ends. And the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 16 and the sound output mode of the speaker 17 are controlled so as to execute the sound effect.

  By executing the in-game touch sensor confirmation process in this manner, the overall CPU 31a sets a during-game touch operation command when the touch sensor 26 is operated during execution of the selection effect, and during the game in the output process. Outputs touch operation commands. Thereby, the variable display H performs a reach effect with a character that is different from the character that normally appears. In other words, if the touch sensor 26 is operated while the selection effect is being executed, the contents of the reach effect can be selected.

  On the other hand, by executing the touch sensor confirmation process at power-on shown in FIG. 5, the general CPU 31a operates the touch sensor when the touch sensor 26 is operated during the period from the start to the input of the first control command. Set the confirmation command and output the touch sensor operation confirmation command in the output process. Thereby, the decoration lamp 16 performs the light emission effect for confirmation (it light-emits once). That is, when the touch sensor 26 is operated after the activation until the first control command is input (until the main CPU 30a shifts to normal processing after the general CPU 31a is activated), the selection effect is not being executed. In addition, the operation of the touch sensor 26 becomes effective, and the decoration lamp 16 can be operated according to the operation of the touch sensor 26. Accordingly, even if the selected effect is not executed (that is, even if the variation pattern designation command for the big hit effect or the outreach reach effect is not input), the touch sensor is activated between the time of power-on and the input of the first control command. If the operation 26 is performed, the operation becomes effective, and the operation of the touch sensor 26 used at the time of the selection effect can be confirmed.

  In addition, the control command first input by the overall control board 31 usually ends after the initial setting performed after the main control board 30 is started and before the main CPU 30a shifts to the normal processing (such as determining the big hit or determining the variation pattern). This is a power-on initial designation command that is output before timer interrupt processing is performed. The general CPU 31a, the sub CPU 32a, and the sub CPU 33a can be activated a predetermined time earlier than the main CPU 30a by the functions of the reset input circuits 30d to 33d. Therefore, the operation of the touch sensor 26 can be confirmed at least before the main CPU 30a is activated, that is, before a game effect relating to the symbol combination game is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game effect related to the symbol combination game and the confirmation light emission effect from being performed simultaneously.

  Further, when the sound / lamp control board 33 inputs a power-on initial specification command, the sub CPU 33a starts at a time different from the light-emitting effect for confirmation (the effect of emitting light once) when the touch sensor operation confirmation command is input. The light emission mode of the decoration lamp 16 is controlled so as to execute the effect (the effect of blinking). For this reason, the operator can recognize that the main CPU 30a finishes the initial setting, outputs the power-on initial designation command, and performs the timer interrupt process. At that time, the operation of the decorative lamp 16 can also be confirmed.

  As described above, the overall CPU 31a of the present embodiment serves as an operation signal determination unit that determines whether or not to validate an operation signal. The overall CPU 31a serves as instruction determination means for determining whether or not the first instruction (control command) has been received from the main control board 30. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as an effect instruction means for instructing the decoration lamp 16 to execute a confirmation light emission effect.

Next, what kind of effect is performed at the timing when the touch sensor 26 is operated will be described with reference to FIG.
When the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (time point P0), the functions of the reset input circuits 30d to 33d allow the general control board 31 (main CPU 30a) to be connected before the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) after a predetermined time (T1) has elapsed. The overall CPU 31a), the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a), and the sound / lamp control board 33 (sub CPU 33a) are activated to perform initial setting. And after starting each control board 31-33, until the general CPU 31a inputs the first control command (between time P1 and time P3), when the touch sensor 26 is operated and an operation signal is input, The overall CPU 31a outputs a touch sensor operation confirmation command to the sound / lamp control board 33 (see time point P2). The sub CPU 33a of the sound / lamp control board 33 that has input the touch sensor operation confirmation command causes the decoration lamp 16 to execute a light emission effect for confirmation (lights once). Thereby, the operator can confirm whether the touch sensor 26 operates normally.

  When the main control board 30 is activated and the initial setting is completed, the main CPU 30a outputs a power-on initial designation command (time point P3). When the general CPU 31a inputs the power-on initial designation command, it sets “0” in the touch sensor confirmation flag. In addition, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the power-on initial designation command via the overall control board 31, the sub CPU 32a causes the variable display H to execute the start-up effect. Further, when the sub CPU 33a inputs the power-on initial designation command via the overall control board 31, the decoration lamp 16 is caused to execute the startup effect. Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a invalidates the operation signal from the touch sensor 26 unless “1” is set in the touch effective period flag (see time point P4). That is, even if the touch sensor 26 is operated thereafter, the decorative lamp 16 does not execute the confirmation light emission effect.

  Then, when the main CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern for the big hit effect or the outreach reach production, and the general CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command (see time point P5), the selection is made based on the variation pattern. During the performance execution period, the touch effective period flag is set to “1” (see time points P6 to P8).

  Then, when the touch sensor 26 is operated and an operation signal is input during the execution period of the selection effect (see time point P7), the overall CPU 31a sends an in-game touch operation command to the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33. Output. As a result, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 and the sub CPU 33a of the sound / lamp control board 33 change the display contents of the variable display H so as to change the character that normally appears and execute the reach effect after the selection effect ends. Control.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The decorative lamp 16 is triggered by the operation of the touch sensor 26 between the activation of the overall control board 31 and the reception of the first instruction (control command) from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a). A predetermined light emission effect is executed (the decoration lamp 16 is made to emit light once). Then, after receiving the first control command from the main control board 30 after the overall control board 31 is activated, the appearance character at the time of the reach effect is selected by operating the touch sensor 26 except when the selection effect is being executed. Except at times, the operation signal is invalidated. For this reason, after the power is turned on and before the first control command is input, the effect content of the game effect is selected only by operating the touch sensor 26 (in this embodiment, the appearance character at the time of the reach effect is selected. It is possible to check whether or not the touch sensor 26 used at the time of normal operation operates. That is, according to the operation of the touch sensor 26 without performing the complicated inspection work of inputting the variation pattern designation command for the big hit effect or the outlier reach effect to the overall control board 31 (the overall CPU 31a) to execute the selection effect. Since the production can be performed, the inspection work can be simplified.

  (2) After starting, the main control board 30 may perform a process related to a symbol combination game, for example, in a timer interrupt process. When the touch sensor 26 is inspected when processing related to the symbol combination game is performed, other game effects related to the symbol combination game are also performed, and the decoration lamp 16 may emit light. There is no fear. In addition, there is a possibility that the game effect related to the symbol combination game cannot be normally performed due to the light emission effect for confirmation performed when the touch sensor 26 is operated after the activation until the first control command is input. Therefore, the activation of the main control board 30 is delayed from the activation of the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33 by the function of the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30. This prevents the main control board 30 from performing processing related to the symbol combination game when the touch sensor 26 is inspected, and prevents the inspection work and the main control board 30 from executing processing. I made it.

  (3) The sound / lamp control board 33 (sub CPU 33a) causes the decoration lamp 16 to execute a start-up effect when a power-on initial designation command (start-up process execution instruction) is input. As a result, the operation of the decoration lamp 16 can be confirmed when the startup process is executed. For this reason, there is a problem between the touch sensor 26 and the overall control board 31 (for example, conduction failure of the touch sensor 26), or a problem between the overall control board 31 and the decorative lamp 16 (for example, wiring missing). It is possible to identify whether there is a lamp bulb, etc. That is, when the decoration lamp 16 does not execute the confirmation light-emitting effect, and the start-time effect is normally executed, there is a problem between the touch sensor 26 and the overall control board 31. On the other hand, when the decoration lamp 16 does not execute the confirmation light emission effect and the start-up effect, there is a problem between the decoration lamp 16 and the overall control board 31. Therefore, it becomes easy to specify where the problem is, and the inspection work can be performed efficiently.

  (4) The main control board 30 is provided with a reset input circuit 30 d that delays the activation of the main control board 30 from the activation of the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33. Since the delay time is generated by the reset signal circuit, it is not necessary to generate the delay time by the main CPU 30a, and the control burden on the main CPU 30a of the main control board 30 can be reduced.

  (5) The touch sensor 26 is connected to the overall control board 31 that controls the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33 in an integrated manner. For this reason, the execution instruction of the game effect based on the operation of the touch sensor 26 can be collectively performed on the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33, so that the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, the display device 20, and the like It is possible to easily produce an effect in which a plurality of production devices are linked. Also, since the overall control board 31 gives an instruction to execute a game effect based on the operation of the touch sensor 26, the control burden on the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33 can be reduced.

  (6) The display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33 specially control each effect device (display device 20, decorative lamp 16, speaker 17). Therefore, when the touch sensor 26 is connected to the control boards 32 and 33 and the operation until the operation of the touch sensor 26 is judged to be valid, the interrupt process is not performed according to the player's operation. Control burden increases. That is, the touch sensor 26 may be operated by the player regardless of whether or not the selection effect is executed during the game, and it is not always necessary to monitor the presence or absence of the operation and determine whether or not the operation is valid. Control burden increases. Therefore, in this embodiment, by connecting the touch sensor 26 to the overall control board 31 and causing the overall control board 31 to execute processing related to the operation of the touch sensor 26, the display control board 32 and the sound / lamp control board 33 are controlled. The control burden is reduced.

  (7) Among the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33, the earliest start-up sound / lamp control board 33 executes an effect for confirming the operation according to the operation of the touch sensor 26. Let Accordingly, it is possible to ensure a longer time during which the operation of the touch sensor 26 can be confirmed as compared with the case where the display control board 32 that is activated slowly performs an effect for confirming the touch sensor 26.

  (8) The reset input circuit from when the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33 are activated until the processing according to the input of the control command from the main control board 30 is enabled. 30d delayed activation of the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a). Therefore, when the main control board 30 is activated and outputs some control command to the overall control board 31 or the like, the overall control board 31 or the like can appropriately perform processing according to the input of the control command.

  (9) The delay time T3 created by the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30 is activated when the display control board 32 which takes the longest time among the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33 is activated. Is set to be longer than the time from the start to normal processing. For this reason, the overall control board 31 and the sound / lamp control board 33 wait for the display control board 32 to shift to the normal process, and thus have a wasteful idle time although the process can be performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation check of the touch sensor 26 is performed using the idle time, and the time is efficiently used.

  (10) A predetermined light emission effect on the decorative lamp 16 when the touch sensor 26 is operated during the period from when the overall control board 31 is activated until the first instruction is received from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a). Is executed. For this reason, it is possible to easily confirm by operating the touch sensor 26 whether or not the decorative lamp 16 emits light normally when the decorative lamp 16 is out of sphere and the lamp is replaced.

  (11) Even if the touch sensor 26 is operated except when the selection effect is being executed and until the first instruction from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) is received after the overall control board 31 is activated. The devices (display device 20, decorative lamp 16, speaker 17) do not operate. For this reason, the player does not operate the touch sensor 26 unnecessarily.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the activation of the main CPU 30a is delayed from the activation of the central CPU 31a. However, the main CPU 30a and the central CPU 31a are simultaneously activated, and after the activation, the main CPU 30a performs the first control command (power-on initial designation command). ) May be output after being delayed by a predetermined delay time.

  In the above embodiment, the reset signal circuit 29b may not be provided on the power supply substrate 29 as long as it is connected to the power supply circuit 29a. The reset input circuit 30d may not be provided on the main control board 30 as long as it is connected to the main CPU 30a.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the sound / lamp control board 33 may be configured as a single board without being configured as separate boards. Further, for example, the sound / lamp control board 33 may perform the role of the overall control board 31, and the sound / lamp control board 33 may output a touch operation command during the game to the display control board 32.

  In the above embodiment, the sub CPU 33a of the sound / lamp control board 33 and the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 execute the predetermined start-up effect when the power-on initial designation command is input. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative lamp 16 is caused to execute a confirmation game effect (light emission effect) according to the operation of the touch sensor 26 from the time of power-on to before the first control command is input. May be executed by the variable display H or the speaker 17.

In the above embodiment, the specific effect may be an effect that prompts the operation of the touch sensor 26.
In the above embodiment, when the touch sensor 26 is operated during a specific production (during a selection production), the production content of the reach production is selected, but the production content of other game productions is selected. In addition, various game effects may be performed with the contents of the effects. For example, a jackpot notice that suggests a result of the symbol combination game based on the operation of the touch sensor 26 may be executed. Further, a sound effect by the speaker 17 may be performed based on an operation of the touch sensor 26, or a movable effect by a movable body may be performed. That is, it may be possible to select whether or not to execute various effects. Further, for example, the effect content itself (change of the appearance character, etc.) of the big hit announcement may be selected, or the effect content itself of the sound effect or the movable effect may be selected.

In the above embodiment, the touch sensor 26 that outputs an operation signal when touched by the player is used as the production operation means. However, a push button type switch may be employed.
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and other examples will be described below together with the effects thereof.

  (A) The sub-control device includes an effect control device that specially controls one or more assigned effect devices among the plurality of effect devices, and an overall control that controls the plurality of effect control devices. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a control device is included and the production operation means is connected to the overall control device. In this way, since the effect operating means is connected to the overall control device that controls the plurality of effect control devices in an integrated manner, it is possible to easily perform an effect in which the effect devices are linked. In addition, it is possible to reduce the control burden of the effect control device that specially controls the effect device.

  (B) A sub-control device that is activated most quickly among a plurality of sub-control devices causes an effect when the determination result of the instruction determination unit is negative in response to an operation of the operation unit for the effect The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by: Thereby, it is possible to confirm the operation of the operation means for effect as compared with the case where the effect (the effect for confirmation) is executed when the determination result of the instruction determination means is negative on the sub-control board that is activated slowly. The possible period can be lengthened.

  (C) The predetermined delay time is a time from when a plurality of sub-control devices are activated to when a process according to an instruction from the main control device can be executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4. As a result, when the main control device gives any instruction to the sub control device, the sub control device can appropriately perform processing in accordance with the instruction.

  (D) It is provided with a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, a sub-control device that controls the effect device, and an effect operating means that can be operated by the player, and the player can operate the sub-control device. When a specific effect is executed among the game effects, a predetermined effect content is selected according to the operation of the effect operation means, and a game effect is displayed with the selected effect content. In the gaming machine to be performed by the effect device, the sub control device includes an operation signal determination means for determining whether or not to enable an operation signal input from the effect operation means, and activation of the sub control device. Thereafter, when the sub-control apparatus receives an initial instruction from the main control apparatus, and when the operation signal determination means determines that the sub-control apparatus is valid, execution of the game effect is performed on the effect device. Production instruction means for instructing When the operation signal from the effect operation means is input, the operation signal determination means determines that the operation signal when the determination result of the instruction determination means is negative or the specific effect is being executed. On the other hand, if the determination result of the instruction determination unit is affirmative when the operation signal from the effect operation unit is input, the game signal is determined to be invalid.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows the flow of a command check process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a touch sensor input process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a touch sensor confirmation process at the time of power activation. The flowchart which shows the flow of a touch sensor confirmation process in a game. The timing chart which shows the relationship between the operation timing and the production to be performed.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 16 ... Decoration lamp (production device), 17 ... Speaker (production device), 20 ... Display device (production device), 26 ... Touch sensor (production operation means), 29 ... Power supply Substrate, 29a ... power supply circuit, 29b ... reset signal circuit (starting instruction means), 30 ... main control board (main control device), 30a ... main CPU, 30d ... reset input circuit (delay means, delay circuit), 31 ... control Control board (sub-control device, overall control device), 31a ... overall CPU (operation signal determination means, instruction determination means, production instruction means), 31d ... reset input circuit, 32 ... display control board (sub-control device, overall control device) ), 32a: Sub CPU, 32d: Reset input circuit, 33: Sound / lamp control board (sub control device, general control device), 33a: Sub CPU, 33d: Reset input circuit , H ... variable display (effect device).

Claims (4)

A main control device that controls the entire gaming machine, a sub-control device that controls the effect device, and an operation means for effect that can be operated by the player, the sub-control device is for effect that can be operated by the player A predetermined effect content is selected according to the operation of the effect operation means when a specific effect is executed among the game effects, and the effect is transmitted to the effect device with the selected effect content. In gaming machines that can be performed,
In the sub-control device,
Operation signal determination means for determining whether or not to validate the operation signal input from the effect operation means;
Instruction determining means for determining whether or not the sub-control device has received an initial instruction from the main control device after the sub-control device is activated;
When it is determined that the operation signal determination means is valid, the effect instruction means for instructing the effect device to execute the effect,
The operation signal determination means includes
When an operation signal from the effect operation means is input before the determination result of the instruction determination means becomes affirmative, while determining that the operation signal is valid,
When an operation signal is input from the effect operation means after the determination result of the instruction determination means becomes affirmative, the operation signal is determined to be invalid unless the specific effect is being executed. To play. Start instruction means for instructing the main control device and the sub control device to start starting;
Delay means for delaying activation of the main control device by a predetermined delay time from activation of the sub control device, or delaying an instruction output from the main control device to the sub control device by a predetermined delay time. ,
The main control device instructs the sub-control device to execute startup processing after the delay time has elapsed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the instruction determination unit makes an affirmative determination when receiving an instruction to execute the startup process.   3. The sub-control device, when receiving an instruction to execute the start-up process, causes the effect device to execute a start-up effect indicating that the start-up process execution instruction has been received. The gaming machine described. The activation instruction means is a reset signal circuit that outputs a reset signal when the gaming machine is powered on,
4. The delay circuit according to claim 2, wherein the delay means is a delay circuit that receives a reset signal and delays activation of the main control device from activation of the sub control device by using the reset signal. The gaming machine described in 1.

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