JP2007229007A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of variously changing the setting of an advance announcement performance. <P>SOLUTION: A sub control means 35 performs the control of making two or more kinds of the advance announcement performances for suggesting the development of a game performance be executed. The sub control means is connected with an operation means 15a to be operated when changing a setting number-of-times value relating to the advance announcement performance. The sub control means 35 judges whether or not a power supply command is input after power is supplied. When the power supply command is input, the sub control means 35 sets the valid operation time of the operation means 15a. The sub control means 35 judges whether or not the valid operation time is ended. When the valid operation time is not ended, the sub control means 35 judges whether or not the operation means 15a is operated. When the operation means 15a is operated, the sub control means 35 updates the setting number-of-times value. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that causes an effect execution means to execute a notice effect that suggests development of a game effect.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines have various devices that perform game effects in order to enhance the interest of the game. For example, as such a device, a symbol display device, lamps such as a top lamp and a panel lamp, a speaker, and the like are known. The symbol display device is controlled by a display control board and performs a game effect in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied in a plurality of columns (for example, three columns) to derive a symbol combination. The lamps are controlled by a lamp control board and perform a game effect by light emission. The speaker is controlled by a sound control board, and performs a game effect by sound.

  By the way, game effects generally performed in the symbol display device include a jackpot effect, a loss effect, a reach effect, and the like. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the previous symbol (left, middle, right symbol) stops at the same symbol. The loss effect is an effect that stops at a symbol different from the symbol of at least one symbol shape. The reach effect is an effect in which the middle symbol is changed in a state in which the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped, and then the middle symbol is stopped to derive a jackpot or lose symbol combination.

  In recent years, in order to further enhance the interest of games, it has been proposed to increase the types of game effects. For example, in addition to the above-mentioned game effects (big hit effects, lost effects, reach effects), it has been proposed to execute a notice effect for notifying a reach or a big hit (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

By the way, in a game store, in order to attract the player's interest, there is a demand for changing the setting of the game effect for each gaming machine. Thus, conventionally, a gaming machine has been proposed in which the setting of the game effect can be changed by operating a setting switch (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-38006 (FIG. 16 and the like) JP-A-11-235425 (FIG. 2 etc.)

  However, the setting switch provided in the gaming machine of Patent Document 2 can be switched only to three positions of setting 1, setting 2, and setting 3. Therefore, even if the types of game effects are increased, the game effect settings can be changed only in three ways. In this case, even if the setting of the game effect is different for each gaming machine, since the change for each gaming machine is not so large, it is desired to be able to change the setting of the game effect in various ways.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of variously changing the setting of the notice effect.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a main control means for outputting a control command for controlling the entire gaming machine, and a game effect is executed to the effect execution means based on the control command. A sub-control means for performing control, and a notice control means for performing control for causing the effect execution means to execute a plurality of types of notice effects suggesting the development of the game effect. Operating means that is operated when changing a predetermined set number of times value related to the notice effect, and the sub-control unit includes a set number value storing unit that stores the set number value, and the set number value storing unit. An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute an effect based on the set number of times stored in the game, and a power supply output from the main control means after the power is turned on. Command input determination means for determining whether or not a command has been input, and operation time setting means for setting an effective operation time of the operation means when the command input determination means determines that the power-on command has been input And an operation time end determination means for determining whether or not the effective operation time has ended, and the operation means when the operation time end determination means determines that the effective operation time has not ended. An operation determination unit that determines whether or not the operation unit has been operated; and when the operation determination unit determines that the operation unit has been operated, the setting number value stored in the setting number value storage unit is updated. The gist of the gaming machine is characterized by comprising setting number value updating means.

  Therefore, in the first aspect of the invention, when the operation determining means determines that the operating means has been operated, the setting number value updating means updates the setting number value so that the setting of the notice effect is variously changed. it can. Accordingly, since the setting of the notice effect can be changed for each gaming machine, it is possible to attract the player's interest.

  In general, the gaming machine is turned on before the game shop starts business. For this reason, if the effective operation time is set when the power is turned on and the set number of times can be updated by the operation device only within the effective operation time as in the invention described in claim 1, the operation device can be operated during the game. Even if it is operated, the set number of times value is not updated.

  Further, the functions of the set number value storage means, the effect control means, the command input determination means, the operation time determination means, the operation time end determination means, the operation determination means, and the set number of times value update means are not sub-control means but the main control means. I have it. For this reason, although there are many types of game effects such as a notice effect, the burden on the main control means can be reduced.

  Here, as the effect execution means, a symbol display device for performing a game effect for deriving a symbol combination by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns, lamps such as a top lamp and a panel lamp for performing a game effect by light emission, sound A speaker for performing a game production by means of.

  The notice effect is performed by changing the color / display mode of the symbol, the character for presentation, the background, etc. displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device. As for the notice effect, the reach notice effect for notifying the reach, the jackpot notice effect for notifying the jackpot, the jackpot confirming notice effect for notifying that the jackpot has been confirmed, and the transition to a specific gaming state advantageous for the player For example, a specific jackpot final announcement effect that predicts that a combination of symbols with a specific symbol will be a big hit. Note that the specific gaming state advantageous to the player includes a probability variation state (so-called probability variation) in which the jackpot lottery probability varies with a high probability, a variation time shortening state in which the symbol variation time of the symbol combination game is shortened, and the like. It is done.

  Further, as a specific example of the predetermined number of times value related to the notice effect, an update start value that serves as an update start condition of the transition number value indicating the number of times of transition from the notice effect to the reach effect, for example, a reliability that is a big hit is high. For example, an update start value that is an update start condition for the transition number value indicating the number of transitions from the high-reliability notice effect to the high-reliability reach effect with high reliability that is a big hit. Further, as another specific example, a threshold that is an update end condition of the execution number value indicating the number of executions of the notice effect, for example, the update end of the execution number value indicating the number of executions of a specific notice effect (such as a big hit notice effect) is ended. The threshold value etc. which are conditions are mentioned. Furthermore, as another specific example, a number value indicating the number of times required to start the notice effect, for example, an execution number value indicating the number of times of losing reach necessary to start the notice effect, For example, a winning number indicating the number of winnings required to start.

  The operating means is a mechanical switch (mechanical switch) that outputs a signal only while operating the operating means, for example, a light-shielding switch (optical switch) that outputs a signal when the player's hand approaches. For example, a touch sensor that outputs a signal when a player's hand comes into contact with the hand may be used. Furthermore, the place where the operating means is provided is preferably on the machine surface side of the gaming machine that can be reached by the player (Claim 5). Specifically, the front frame, the upper ball dish, the lower ball dish, the game ball This includes the operation handle used for launching and the back of the ashtray. In addition, examples of the place where the operation means is provided include a game board surface. In this case, it is preferable to use a light shielding switch as the operation means. A plurality of operation means may be provided.

  The effective operation time of the operation means is preferably set to, for example, 10 s or more and 300 s or less, particularly preferably 15 s or more and 30 s or less. If the effective operation time is too short, the set number value cannot be updated even if the operation means is operated. On the other hand, if the effective operation time is too long, if the gaming machine is turned on before the game store starts operating, the effective operation time will continue even after the start of operation, so the player operated the operating means. In this case, the set number of times is updated.

  Examples of a method for updating the set number value by the set number value updating means include sequentially adding or subtracting the set number value. Here, specific examples of sequentially adding the set number values by the set number value updating means include adding the set number values one by one, adding a plurality of set number values one by one, and the like. Similarly, specific examples of subtracting the set number value include subtracting the set number value one by one, subtracting a plurality of set number values one by one, and the like.

  A second aspect of the present invention comprises the setting content display means according to the first aspect, wherein a number display related to the set number value stored in the set number value storage means is displayed during the effective operation time. This is the gist.

  Therefore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the set number value can be changed while viewing the number display displayed on the setting content display means, the set number value can be changed without mistake. In particular, it is advantageous when the number of set times is large and it is easy to make a mistake. Further, the set number value can be easily set by operating the operating means while viewing the number display.

  Examples of the number-of-times display related to the set number-of-times value include the display of the current number-of-sets-of-times value, the number of times required until the set number-of-times value reaches the threshold value (Claim 4) as the update end condition, and the like. . Further, examples of the number of times display include icons displayed on the display screen of the setting content display means, for example, numbers, symbols, pictures, and the like. When the icon is a symbol, a picture, or the like, the icon is displayed on the display screen by the number related to the set number of times value. It is preferable that the number display always appears on the display screen of the setting content display means. In this way, the player can clearly recognize the current number display status. Further, since the number display does not appear or disappear, but always appears, the player can recognize that the number display has an important position in the game.

  The number display is added or subtracted as the set number value is updated. Here, as a specific example of adding or subtracting the number of times display, when the number of times displayed is an icon such as a symbol or a picture, the icon is caused to appear or disappear as the set number of times value is updated. In the case where the number display is an icon such as a number, the icon may be updated as the set number value is updated. Moreover, as a specific example of adding or subtracting the number of times display, moving an indicator (meter or the like) needle displayed on the display screen can be cited.

  Examples of the setting content display means include an existing liquid crystal symbol display device provided on the game board and a display device provided separately from the liquid crystal symbol display device. Preferably there is. In this way, an increase in cost due to the provision of the setting content display means can be suppressed. The number display is displayed when the power is turned on when no game is being performed. Therefore, even if the number display is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device, the number display does not hinder the game.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the main control means includes a backup storage means for storing control information when the power supplied to the gaming machine is cut off, and the backup storage. Control information storage determining means for determining whether or not the control information is stored in the means, and a power supply for power recovery when the control information storage determining means determines that the control information is stored. A power-on command output unit that outputs a power-on command and outputs a power-on command for initial setting when the control information storage determining unit determines that the control information is not stored. Means for determining that the power-on command has been input by the command input determining means; A power recovery command input determining means for determining whether or not the power recovery command input determining means determines that the power on command is a power on command for power recovery. The gist of the operation time setting means is to set the effective operation time of the operation means.

  Therefore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the set number of times value can be changed by the operating means if the power is restored. You can choose whether or not. Therefore, the set number of times can be changed for each gaming machine according to the preference of the gaming store.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the set count value updating means sets the setting within a range from an initial value serving as an update start condition to a threshold serving as an update end condition. A threshold value determining unit that sequentially adds or subtracts the number of times to determine whether the set number value is a threshold value, and the setting value when the set number value is determined to be a threshold value by the threshold value determining unit. The gist of the present invention is to include initial value updating means for returning the numerical value to the initial value.

  Therefore, according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, if the operation means is continuously operated, the set number of times value is updated from the initial value to the threshold value, and then returned to the initial value and updated to the threshold value again. That is, the update from the initial value to the threshold value can be repeated many times simply by operating the operating means. Therefore, it is not necessary to use a complicated mechanism operating means (for example, a multi-position switch). For example, it is possible to use a simple on / off switch.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the operation device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operation means is arranged on the machine surface side and serves as an existing operation unit that can be operated by the player during the game, The gist is that the operation unit functions as the operation means within the effective operation time.

  By the way, since the setting switch described in Patent Document 2 is arranged on the back side of the gaming machine, it is difficult to use, for example, because it is necessary to open the middle frame. On the other hand, the operation means described in claim 5 is easy to use because it is arranged on the machine surface side, and it is not necessary to open the middle frame when operating the operation means to update the set number of times value. In addition, since the operation means also serves as an existing operation unit, an increase in cost due to the provision of the operation means can be suppressed. Since the set number of times is updated within the effective operation time after the power is turned on when no game is played, even if the operation unit functions as an operation means, the game is not affected. In this case, if the setting content display means for displaying the number of times display is on the machine surface side, since the operation means and the setting content display means exist on the same side, it is easier to operate the operation means while looking at the number of times display. become. Furthermore, if the setting content display means is an existing one, an increase in cost due to provision of the setting content display means can be suppressed. In addition, examples of the setting content display means include liquid crystal type, dot matrix type, and 7 segment type display devices. However, particularly in the case of a liquid crystal type symbol display device, even if the number of times display is complicated, it is displayed. It becomes easy.

  As described in detail above, according to the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the setting of the notice effect in various ways.

  In particular, according to the second aspect of the invention, the set number value can be changed without making a mistake.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine of the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
(1) Schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine 10

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the surface side of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 11 that forms an outline of the machine body. The outer frame 11 includes a synthetic resin waist plate unit 11 a that forms a lower portion of the outer frame 11. On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11, a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is assembled so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 provided with a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine and a top ball tray 15 can be opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled to. On the upper front surface of the front frame 14, a top lamp 16 that is “production execution means” protrudes toward the front surface side. The top lamp 16 performs game effects (light emission effects) such as lighting (flashing) and light extinction in accordance with various game performance modes (big hit, reach, etc.) of the pachinko machine 10. The top lamp 16 includes a light emitter (such as a light emitting diode) (not shown), and is configured by covering the light emitter with a lens member. In addition, speakers 17 serving as “effect performing means” are formed on both the left and right side portions on the front side of the waist plate unit 11a. The speaker 17 performs game effects (sound effects) for outputting various sounds (sound effects, language sounds, etc.) according to the game effect state. A lower ball tray 19, an operation handle 20, an ashtray 24, and the like are mounted below the upper ball tray 15 on the front side of the middle frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a frame-shaped large decorative member 21 having a rectangular opening is attached to a substantially central portion of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. On the back side of the large decorative member 21, a liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is disposed as “production execution means”. The visible display portion H (display screen) of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is exposed from the rectangular opening and is visible. In the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, a symbol combination game is performed in which a symbol combination is derived by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns based on the establishment of the start winning condition. And when multiple types of symbols are determined and stopped with a symbol combination that is a big hit, each symbol is either a specific symbol (a symbol that triggers a probability variation) or a non-specific symbol (a symbol that does not trigger a probability variation) ) Is confirmed and stopped. In addition, you may change the liquid crystal type symbol display apparatus 18 into a dot matrix type, an electroluminescent element type, and a 7 segment type symbol display apparatus.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a start winning opening 22 in which a normal electric accessory 22 a is integrally formed is disposed below the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. The ordinary electric accessory 22a is composed of a pair of blade members, and is opened and closed by an excitation action of a solenoid (not shown). Further, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 23 that is opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown) is disposed. When a game ball launched into the game area 13a by operating the operation handle 20 wins the start winning opening 22, a stored value of the number of reserved start balls (start winning memorized number) is added. Based on the number of start winning memories, a symbol combination game is played on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 and award balls are paid out.

  Here, the “start winning memorized number” is a value stored in the range of a predetermined maximum value (4 in the present embodiment) the number of game balls won in the start winning port 22 during the change of the symbol. The start winning memory number is “+1” by winning a game ball in the start winning port 22 and “−1” by starting the symbol combination game.

On the upper surface of the upper ball tray 15 shown in FIG. 1, a touch sensor 15a as an “operation unit” is provided. The touch sensor 15a is arranged on the machine surface side and can be operated by the player during the game. The touch sensor 15a is turned on when operated by the player, and outputs an H level operation signal to the overall control CPU 35a (see FIGS. 2 and 3) of the overall control board 35. Further, the touch sensor 15a is turned off when not being operated by the player, and outputs an L level operation signal.
(2) Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control board 31 as “main control means”. The pachinko machine 10 also includes a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, an audio control board 34, and an overall control board 35. An overall control board 35 is electrically connected to the main control board 31, and a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and an audio control board 34 are electrically connected to the overall control board 35.
(2-1) Electrical configuration of power supply board 41

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes a power supply board 41. The power supply board 41 includes a power supply circuit 42 that converts the power supply AC (AC24V) of the amusement shop into a power supply voltage V1 (for example, DC30V). The power supply circuit 42 is connected to the main control board 31, the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, the sound control board 34, and the overall control board 35. The power supply circuit 42 converts the power supply voltage V1 into power supply voltages V2 to V6 corresponding to the control boards 31 to 35, respectively, and supplies the converted power supply voltages V2 to V6 to the control boards 31 to 35. It is like that.

  The power supply circuit 42 is connected to a power-off monitoring circuit 43 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply voltage V1 supplied from the power supply circuit 42. More specifically, the power cut-off monitoring circuit 43 determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V (for example, DC 20V). The voltage V is a minimum voltage necessary for operating the pachinko machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Note that the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V because the power supply AC is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10 when the power is cut off (power off) or during a power failure. On the other hand, when power is turned on (power is turned on) or when power is restored (restored power), the power supply AC is supplied to the pachinko machine 10, so that the voltage rises to the power supply voltage V1. Here, “at power recovery” refers to a case where the power supply AC is turned on without clearing the RAM.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reset signal circuit 44 is connected to the power interruption monitoring circuit 43. The power-off monitoring circuit 43 outputs a power-off signal S indicating that the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to the voltage V to the main control board 31 and the reset signal circuit 44 when the power supply voltage V1 ≦ the voltage V. It has become. The reset signal circuit 44 outputs a reset signal Re to the control boards 31 to 35 at the start of power supply or when the power-off signal S is input.

  The power supply board 41 includes a backup power supply 45 made of, for example, an electric double layer capacitor. The power supply circuit 42 is connected to the backup power supply 45 so that the power supply voltage from the power supply circuit 42 is supplied. When the power supply AC is cut off, the backup power supply 45 supplies a power supply voltage VB (for example, DC 5V) for performing backup processing to the main RAM 31c of the main control board 31. The backup power supply 45 does not supply power supply voltage to the overall RAM 35c of the overall control board 35, the display RAM 32c of the display control board 32, the lamp RAM 33c of the lamp control board 33, and the audio RAM 34c of the audio control CPU 34a. Therefore, backup processing is not performed on the overall control board 35, the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34.

As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply board 41 includes a RAM clear switch 46 that is operated to instruct initialization of the main RAM 31 c (deletion of stored contents of the main RAM 31 c). The RAM clear switch 46 is located on the rear side of the machine in order to allow only operation by a game shop clerk. The RAM clear switch 46 is connected to a RAM clear switch circuit 47, and the RAM clear switch circuit 47 is connected to the main CPU 31 a of the main control board 31. The RAM clear switch circuit 47 performs initialization of the main RAM 31c by the main CPU 31a based on an instruction from the RAM clear switch 46.
(2-2) Electrical configuration of main control board 31

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the main control board 31 includes a main CPU 31a that controls the entire pachinko machine 10, and a main ROM 31b and a main RAM 31c are electrically connected to the main CPU 31a. Further, a reset input circuit 31d is connected to the main CPU 31a. When the reset signal Re is input from the reset signal circuit 44, the reset input circuit 31d continues to output the reset signal Re to the main CPU 31a for a predetermined time. The main CPU 31a is restricted in its operation at the time of activation by the input reset signal Re.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the backup power supply 45 is connected to the main RAM 31c. Control information based on the power supply voltage VB is stored in the control information storage area of the main RAM 31c. That is, the main RAM 31c has a function as “backup storage means” for storing control information when the power supply AC is shut off. The power cut-off monitoring circuit 43 is connected to the main CPU 31a. When the determination result by the power-off monitoring circuit 43 is affirmative (power supply voltage V1 ≦ voltage V), the power-off signal S is input to the main CPU 31a. In this case, the main CPU 31a performs processing (backup processing) for storing the control information stored in the control information storage area of the main RAM 31c after the power source AC is shut off.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the main ROM 31b stores various control programs (main processing program, interrupt processing program, power-off processing program, etc.) for controlling the pachinko machine 10. The interrupt processing program is processing that is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms) by the main CPU 31a during a game (while the pachinko machine 10 is operating).

  Also, the main CPU 31a uses a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot design random number, a reach determination random number, a lost left design random number, a lost middle design random number, a lost right design random number, a variation pattern used in various lotteries relating to the symbol combination game. Values of various random numbers such as distributed random numbers are updated every predetermined period. Then, the main CPU 31a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c and rewrites the value before the update. In the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c, various flags that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set). The starting winning memory number is stored (set) in the starting winning memory area of the main RAM 31c.

  The main ROM 31b stores a variation pattern distribution table (see FIG. 4) in which variation patterns P1 to P9 for symbol combination games are distributed. In the variation pattern distribution table of the present embodiment, variation patterns P1, P2, and P3 for losing effects, variation patterns P4, P6, and P8 for losing reach effects, and variation patterns P5, P7, and P9 for jackpot effects are distributed. It has been. Each variation pattern P1 to P9 is associated with a different game effect time and content for each variation pattern P1 to P9. Here, the fluctuation patterns P4 and P5 indicate patterns for the normal reach effect, the fluctuation patterns P6 and P7 indicate the patterns for the super reach effect A, and the change patterns P8 and P9 indicate the patterns for the super reach effect B. Show. The normal reach effect refers to an effect in which after the middle symbol is changed in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped with the same symbol, the symbol combination is stopped and the symbol combination is derived. Super reach effects A and B are, for example, a special effect in a state where the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol, and a fixed combination is derived after the middle symbol is changed and a symbol combination is derived. Directing. Each variation pattern P1 to P9 is assigned a variation pattern distribution random number value (100 integers from 0 to 99 in this embodiment). Note that the variation patterns P1 to P3 indicate patterns that serve as a base for a lost effect that derives a lost symbol combination (a symbol combination from which a symbol combination that is a big hit or reach is not derived). The variation pattern P1 is a pattern serving as a base for an effect in which normal variation is performed, and the variation pattern P2 is a pattern serving as a base for an effect in which a shortened variation in which the symbol variation time is shorter than the normal variation. In addition, the variation pattern P3 includes a notice effect simulating a game in which the result is lost (in this embodiment, a baseball fist effect in which the result of the baseball fist is lost). This is a pattern that serves as a base for production in which fluctuation is performed for a long time. The variation pattern P4 indicates a pattern that is a base for the lose reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol in the case of the normal reach effect. The variation pattern P5 indicates a pattern that is a base for the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol in the case of the normal reach effect. The variation pattern P6 shows a pattern that becomes the base of the lost reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol after developing to the super reach effect A. The variation pattern P7 shows a pattern that becomes the base of the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol after developing into the super reach effect A. The variation pattern P8 shows a pattern that becomes the base of the lost reach effect in which the middle symbol stops at a symbol different from the left symbol and the right symbol after developing to the super reach effect B. The variation pattern P9 shows a pattern that becomes a base of the jackpot effect in which the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol after developing into the super reach effect B.

  The appearance rate of the super reach effect A (probability of selecting the variation patterns P6 and P7) is lower than the appearance rate of the normal reach effect (probability of selecting the change patterns P4 and P5). Furthermore, the appearance rate of the super reach effect B (probability of selecting the variation patterns P8 and P9) is lower than the appearance rate of the super reach effect A. The super reach effects A and B have a higher degree of reliability than the normal reach effect, and the super reach effect B has a higher reliability than the super reach effect A. Note that the super reach effects A and B of the present embodiment are high reliability reach effects with high reliability that is a big hit. The variation pattern P1 is selected in a normal state that is not in a specific state (in this embodiment, a probability variation state in which the jackpot lottery probability varies with high probability), and the variation pattern P2 is selected in a specific state. P3 to P9 are selected in both the normal state and the specific state. The specific state may not be the probability variation state, and may be, for example, a variation time shortening state in which the symbol variation time of the symbol combination game is shortened.

  First, various processes executed when the main CPU 31a is turned on will be described.

  After powering on the pachinko machine 10, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 determines whether or not the control information is stored in the main RAM 31c. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “control information storage determining means”. When it is determined that the control information is stored, the main CPU 31a determines that the RAM clear switch 46 has not been operated, and issues a power-on command for power recovery indicating that power is turned on at power recovery. Generate. On the other hand, if it is determined that the control information is not stored, the main CPU 31a assumes that the RAM clear switch 46 has been operated, and that the power supply for initial setting indicates that the power is turned on when power is not restored. Generate a submit command.

  When the main CPU 31a instructs the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35 to perform control, the main CPU 31a uses a control command or the like as a control signal (8-bit signal), and the signal is output via the output port 51 and the output buffer 52. Output at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 31a outputs the generated power-on command for power recovery or the generated power-on command for initial setting as a control command. That is, the main CPU 31a has a function as “power-on command output means”.

  The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 also reads a read signal (INT signal or INT signal) to instruct the overall control board 35 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. , The strobe signal) is output via the output port 51 and the output buffer 52.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol combination game executed by the main CPU 31a (such as jackpot determination, reach determination, stop symbol, variation pattern determination) will be described.

  The main CPU 31a uses the value of the jackpot determination random number and the value of the jackpot symbol random number that are updated at predetermined intervals, triggered by the establishment of the start winning condition (winning of the game ball to the start winning port 22). The values are read from the main RAM 31c and stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. Then, immediately before the start of the symbol combination game, the main CPU 31a compares the jackpot determination random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c with the jackpot determination value stored in the main ROM 31b. Make a big hit judgment (win lottery). When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main CPU 31a determines the big hit. In the present embodiment, the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random numbers are 0 to 946 (all 947 different integers). Then, the main CPU 31a uses the three jackpot determination values determined in advance from the numbers that can be taken as the jackpot determination random numbers, and sets the jackpot lottery probability to 3/947 (= 315.7 / 1) to the jackpot. Make a decision.

  When the big hit is determined, the main CPU 31a shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 displays the symbols (stop symbol left, middle, right) that are finally stopped by the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 in the same type in all columns. It will be decided so that Specifically, based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c, the stop symbol left, the stop symbol inside, and the stop symbol right (each stop symbol is the same type) are determined. The determined stop symbols left, stop symbols, and stop symbols right are derived as a final symbol combination on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. In the present embodiment, 10 possible integers from 0 to 9 are set as numerical values that can be used as random numbers for the jackpot symbol, and one numerical value is associated with each symbol type (for example, symbol “3” is for jackpot symbol) Random value “3” is associated). Then, the main CPU 31a stores the data corresponding to the determined stop symbol left, stop symbol, and stop symbol right in the main RAM 31c until the process related to the next symbol combination game is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not each stop symbol is the specific symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number stored in the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c. In this embodiment, if the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, it is determined that each stop symbol is a specific symbol, and for the jackpot symbol If the value of the random number is “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, it is determined that each stop symbol is not the specific symbol but the non-specific symbol. When it is determined that each stop symbol is a specific symbol, the main CPU 31a draws a jackpot lottery after the end of the jackpot game effect (the effect of opening the jackpot 23 after all symbols are confirmed and stopped with a combination of jackpots). The probability variation in which the probability varies with high probability is started. When the probability variation is started, the main CPU 31a performs a big hit determination by using 15 big hit determination values from among the values that can be taken by the big hit determination random number and setting the lottery probability of the big hit as 15/947. . That is, the number of jackpot determination values at the time of probability change is five times that before the probability change. Note that the probability variation may be continued until the next jackpot effect is started, or until the symbol variation display is executed a plurality of times (for example, 10,000 times). , It may be continued.

  Then, the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the random number storage area of the main RAM 31c, and based on the value, the variation pattern P5, P7, P9 for the big hit effect is obtained. decide. Specifically, the main CPU 31a determines the variation patterns P5, P7, and P9 for the big hit effect regardless of whether the big symbol is a big hit or a non-specific symbol is a big hit.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the big hit determination random number value and the big hit determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a reads the reach determination random number value read from the main RAM 31c and the main ROM 31b. Is compared with the reach determination value stored in, and reach determination is made as to whether or not to execute lose reach. When the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (the value of the reach determination random number and the reach determination value match), the main CPU 31a determines the loss reach. The main CPU 31a determines the stop symbols left, middle, and right so that the left column and the right column are the same type of symbols, and the middle column is a different type of symbols from the left and right columns. Specifically, the stop symbol left and the stop symbol right (both stop symbols are of the same type) are determined based on the value of the lost left symbol random number. Then, the stop symbol is determined based on the value of the lost symbol random number. If the value of the random symbol for losing symbol and the random number value for the losing left symbol (or the value of the random number for the losing right symbol) match, the main CPU 31a determines that the symbol in the stop symbol and the symbol in the stop symbol left (or the symbol in the stop symbol right) ) And stop symbols are determined so that they do not match. In this embodiment, similarly to the value of the jackpot symbol random number, the numerical values that can be taken by each random number of the random symbol for the lost symbol, the random number for the symbol in the middle of the loss, and the random symbol for the right symbol for the lost are 10 different integers from 0 to 9, One numerical value is associated with each symbol type. Further, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c, and determines the variation pattern P4, P6, P8 for the lost reach effect based on the value.

  When the determination result of reach determination is negative (the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match), the main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 determines a loss (a loss without reach). . Then, the main CPU 31a determines stop symbols left, middle, and right so that all the columns do not become the same type of symbols. Specifically, the stop symbol left is determined based on the value of the lost symbol for the left symbol, the stop symbol is determined based on the value of the random symbol for the lost symbol, and the stop is determined based on the value of the random number for the lost symbol Determine the symbol right. When the value of the lost symbol random number and the value of the lost right symbol random match, the main CPU 31a determines the stop symbol right so that the stop symbol left does not match the stop symbol right. Then, the main CPU 31a reads the value of the variation pattern distribution random number from the main RAM 31c and, based on the value, determines the variation pattern P2, P3 for the loss effect when the loss occurs in the specific state, and the normal state If it is lost, the variation patterns P1 and P3 for the lost effect are determined.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, when the variation pattern for the loss effect is determined, only one pattern effect is performed. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the variation pattern P3 for losing effect is determined, in addition to the normal losing effect, a notice effect (baseball fist effect in which the result of the baseball fist is lost) is also performed. Is called. Thereby, the player can become hot in the effect performed based on the fluctuation pattern P3. In addition, it is not possible to distinguish between the effect based on the variation pattern P3 and the notice effect A (see FIG. 5).

  The main CPU 31a, which has determined each stop symbol and variation pattern, outputs a control command or the like as a control signal (8-bit signal) when instructing control to the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35. The data is output at a predetermined timing via the port 51 and the output buffer 52. Specifically, the main CPU 31a first generates a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation, and outputs it as a control command. Next, the main CPU 31a outputs, as control commands, a left symbol designation command for designating the stop symbol left, a right symbol designation command for designating the stop symbol right, and a middle symbol designation command for designating the stop symbol. After that, the main CPU 31a outputs, as a control command, an all symbol stop designation command that instructs to stop symbols in each column.

The main CPU 31a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 also reads a read signal (INT signal or INT signal) to instruct the overall control board 35 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. , The strobe signal) is output via the output port 51 and the output buffer 52.
(2-3) Electrical configuration of overall control board 35

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the overall control board 35 that is a “sub-control unit” includes an overall control CPU 35 a. The general control CPU 35a is electrically connected to an input buffer 55 for inputting control signals and read signals output from the main CPU 31a. Further, an input port 56 is electrically connected to the input buffer 55, and a control signal is input to the overall control CPU 35a via the input port 56. Further, the touch sensor 15a is electrically connected to the overall control CPU 35a, and the operation signal from the touch sensor 15a is input thereto.

  A general ROM 35b and a general RAM 35c are connected to the general control CPU 35a. Further, a reset input circuit 35d is connected to the overall control CPU 35a. When the reset signal Re is input from the reset signal circuit 44, the reset input circuit 35d continues to output the reset signal Re to the overall control CPU 35a for a predetermined time. Note that the overall control CPU 35a is restricted in its startup operation and the like by the input reset signal Re.

  The overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 updates the values of various random numbers used for determining the production contents at predetermined intervals. The overall control CPU 35a sets the updated value in the random number storage area of the overall RAM 35c and rewrites the value before the update. For example, the random number storage area of the overall RAM 35c stores first notice effect distribution random numbers (0 to 199), second notice effect distribution random numbers (0 to 99), and the like.

  The general ROM 35b stores a program used when the power is turned on, a program used during a game, and the like. In addition, as a program used at the time of power-on, an effect control program, a command input determination program, a power recovery command input determination program, an operation time setting program, an operation time end determination program, an operation determination program, and a set count value update program which will be described later Etc. Further, the programs used during the game include a notice control program, a number display control program, a notice effect determination program, a reach effect determination program, a transition number value update program, a jackpot pattern determination program, and a notice effect change program, which will be described later. .

  Further, the general ROM 35b shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 includes a notice effect A which is a highly reliable notice effect with high reliability that is a big hit, and a notice effect B which is an effect that changes a plurality of kinds of notices in stages. Is stored in the notice effect selection table 1 (see FIG. 5). There are three types of notice effects B: notice effects B1, B2, and B3. Each of the notice effects A, B1, B2, and B3 is assigned a random number for distributing the first notice effect. The notice effect A is a super reach confirmation notice effect for notifying the determination of the super reach effect A or B, and is a baseball fist effect in which the result of baseball fist Janken wins. The notice effect B1 is a reach notice effect for notifying the normal reach effect, and in this embodiment, the effect that the effect character is given a tag described as “reach?”. The notice effect B2 is a notice effect including a reach notice effect and a reach confirmation notice effect for notifying the confirmation of the reach effect. In the notice effect B2 of the present embodiment, after the effect that the effect character is given the tag described as “reach?” Is performed, the effect that the character described on the tag is changed to “reach confirmation” is performed. Is called. The notice effect B3 is a reach notice effect, a reach confirmation notice effect, and a super reach confirmation notice effect for notifying the confirmation of the super reach effect. In the notice effect B3, after the effect of giving the effect character with the tag “reach?” Is performed, the effect of changing the character described on the tag to “reach confirmation” is performed, and further, The effect that the characters described in is changed to “Super Reach Determination” is performed. The notice effect B3 is equivalent to the notice effect A, and the effect time of the notice effect B3 is also equal to the effect time of the notice effect A.

  2 and 3 stores a notice effect selection table 2 (see FIG. 6) in which background notice effects X and Y are distributed. Each background notice effect X, Y is assigned a random number for second notice effect distribution. The background notice effect X is a super reach confirmation notice effect for notifying the confirmation of the super reach effect, and is an effect of changing the background color displayed on the visible display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to red. . The background notice effect Y is a jackpot confirmation notice effect for notifying that the result of the symbol combination game has been confirmed as a jackpot, and is an effect of changing the background color displayed on the visible display portion H to a rainbow color.

  Various flags that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko machine 10 are stored (set) in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 35c shown in FIGS. For example, a transition number value indicating the number of transitions from the notice effect A to the super reach effects A and B is stored as a transition number value flag in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 35c. In this embodiment, the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the overall RAM 35c is updated from an update start value (for example, “5”) as an update start condition to an update end value “0” as an update end condition. Until it is subtracted. Further, the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the overall RAM 35c when the power is turned on is the update start value “5”. Further, a predetermined set number value regarding the notice effect A is stored as a set number value flag in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 35c. That is, the overall RAM 35c has a function as “set number value storage means”. The set number value of the present embodiment is for setting the update start value of the transition number value, and is subtracted from the initial value “5” as the update start condition to the threshold value “1” as the update end condition. It has become so. This set number of times is determined when the power is turned on (when power is restored).

  First, various processes at the time of power-on executed by the overall control CPU 35a will be described.

  The command input determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to function as “command input determination means”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the power-on command is input from the main CPU 31a.

  The power recovery command input determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a to function as “power recovery command input determination means”. Specifically, when it is determined by the overall control CPU 35a that a power-on command has been input, it is determined whether or not the power-on command is a power-on command for power recovery.

  The operation time setting program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a to function as “operation time setting means”. Specifically, when the overall control CPU 35a determines that the power-on command is a power-on command for power recovery, the effective operation time (20,000 ms in this embodiment) of the touch sensor 15a is set (general RAM 35c). To remember). The effective operation time is subtracted every predetermined interrupt period (every 4 ms) by the overall control CPU 35a.

  The operation time end determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to function as “operation time end determination means”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the effective operation time has expired, that is, whether or not the effective operation time stored in the overall RAM 35c is 0 ms.

  The operation determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a to function as “operation determination means”. Specifically, when it is determined by the overall control CPU 35a that the effective operation time has not ended (the effective operation time is not 0 ms), it is determined whether or not the touch sensor 15a has been operated. That is, the touch sensor 15a also functions as an “operation means” that is operated when changing the set number value flag (set number value) stored in the overall RAM 35c. Functions as a means.

  The set count value update program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to function as “set count value update means”. Specifically, when it is determined by the overall control CPU 35a that the touch sensor 15a has been operated, the set number value stored in the overall RAM 35c is updated. In this case, the overall control CPU 35a sequentially subtracts the set number value flag (set number value) stored in the flag storage area one by one within the range from the initial value “5” to the threshold value “1”. Then, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the set number value flag (set number value) is a threshold value “1”. That is, the overall control CPU 35a has a function as “threshold determination means”. When it is determined that the set number value is the threshold value “1”, the overall control CPU 35 a returns the set number value flag (set number value) to the initial value “5”. That is, the overall control CPU 35a has a function as “initial value updating means”.

  The effect control program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to function as “effect control means”. Specifically, an icon 18a (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) related to the set number value flag (set number value) stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 35c is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. The display is performed on the visible display portion H. More specifically, a set number value command indicating the set number value is generated, and the generated set number value command is set (stored in the overall RAM 35c).

  When the general control CPU 35a instructs the display control board 32 to perform control, the control command or the like is used as a control signal (8-bit signal), and the signal is output via the output port 53 and the output buffer 54 to the display control board. 32 is output. The overall control CPU 35a is configured to output a set number value command or the like as a control command to the display control board 32. Further, the overall control CPU 35a outputs a read signal (INT signal or strobe signal) for instructing the display control board 32 to read a control command constituting the control signal in accordance with the output timing of the control signal. 53 and the output buffer 54.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol combination game executed by the overall control CPU 35a will be described.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 35c. .

  Further, when the left symbol designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 35a stores the stop symbol left designated by the command in the overall RAM 35c. Similarly, when the right symbol designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 35a stores the stop symbol right designated by the command in the overall RAM 35c, and when the middle symbol designation command is input, Are stored in the overall RAM 35c.

  Then, the overall control CPU 35a acquires the values of the first random number for distribution of the first announcement effect and the random number for distribution of the second announcement effect from the overall RAM 35c (see step S50 in FIG. 12). Next, the overall control CPU 35a determines the specific contents of the effect of the symbol combination game from the notice effect selection table 1 (see FIG. 5) and the notice effect selection table 2 (see FIG. 6). More specifically, the overall control CPU 35a, based on the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 31a, and the value of the first random number for distribution of the first announcement effect obtained from the overall RAM 35c, the announcement effects A, B1 to B1 from the announcement effect selection table 1. It is determined whether to select any one of B3 or not to select the notice effects A, B1 to B3. Further, the overall control CPU 35a selects any of the background announcement effects X and Y from the announcement effect selection table 2 based on the variation pattern determined by the main CPU 31a and the value of the second announcement effect distribution random number acquired from the overall RAM 35c. It is determined whether to select one or not to select the background notice effects X and Y.

  The notice effect determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to determine whether or not the selected notice effect is the notice effect A.

  The reach effect determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a to determine whether or not the change patterns stored in the overall RAM 35c are the change patterns P6 to P9 in the case of the super reach effects A and B. is there. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns in the case of the super reach effects A and B are the same variation patterns P6 to P9 as the variation patterns in which the notice effect A can be performed. Therefore, the reach effect determination program functions simultaneously with the notice effect determination program.

  The jackpot pattern determination program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a to execute the following control. Specifically, when it is determined that the variation patterns P6 to P9 in the case of the super reach effects A and B and it is determined that the selected notice effect is the notice effect A, the overall RAM 35c. This function is performed when the transition count value flag (transition count value) stored in the flag storage area reaches the count “1” immediately before reaching the update end value “0”. In this case, it is determined whether or not the variation patterns for the symbol combination game are jackpot variation patterns P7 and P9. When it is determined that the variation pattern is the jackpot variation pattern P7, P9, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether the symbol derived in the symbol combination game is the specific symbol.

  The transition number value update program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to execute the following control. Specifically, when it is determined that the variation patterns P6 to P9 in the case of the super reach effects A and B and it is determined that the selected notice effect is the notice effect A, the overall RAM 35c. It functions when the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area has not reached “1”. In this case, 1 is subtracted from the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area. The overall control CPU 35a determines that the symbol derived in the symbol combination game is a specific symbol (when the determination in step S110 of FIG. 13 is “Y”), 1 is subtracted from the transition frequency value). In this case, the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 35c is updated to the update end value “0”.

  The notice effect changing program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 to execute the following control. Specifically, when it is determined by the overall control CPU 35a that the variation pattern is not the jackpot variation pattern P7 or P9, or when the symbol derived in the symbol combination game is not a specific symbol (FIG. 13). When the determination in step S110 is “N”, the transition count value flag (transition count value) by the overall control CPU 35a is not subtracted. At the same time, the non-execution of the notice effect A is determined, and the execution of the notice effect B3 different from the notice effect A is determined.

  Note that the overall control CPU 35a selects two or more notice effects including the notice effect A (in this embodiment, the notice effect A and the background notice effect X, or the notice effect A and the background notice effect Y), and the notice effect A. Execution may be determined. In this case, the overall RAM 35c determines that the background notice effect X or Y is not executed and causes the notice effect A to be executed preferentially.

  By the way, although the notice effect A is a baseball fist effect, since the victory or defeat of Janken performed in the baseball fist effect is unpredictable, the player can be excited. However, if the background notice effect Y for notifying the confirmation of the big hit together with the notice effect A is executed, the result is known, and the significance of performing the baseball fist effect is lost. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the notice effect A is executed, the non-execution of the background notice effect X or Y is determined.

  The overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 stores the determined notice effect in the overall RAM 35c. Then, the overall control CPU 35a, which is the “notice control means”, performs predetermined notice processing in accordance with the notice control program. That is, the overall control CPU 35a performs control for causing the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 (the visible display portion H) to execute a notice effect. More specifically, the overall control CPU 35a is configured to set (store in the overall RAM 35c) a notice command that instructs the appearance of the notice effect based on the decided notice effect.

  The number-of-times display control program is a program for causing the overall control CPU 35a to execute the following control. Specifically, an icon 18b (see FIGS. 8A and 8B) related to the transition count value flag (transition count value) stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 35c is displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. Control to display on the visible display portion H is performed. More specifically, a transition number value command indicating the transition number value is generated, and the generated transition number value command is set (stored in the overall RAM 35c).

  Thereafter, when the all symbol stop designation command is input from the main CPU 31a, the overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 stores the inputted all symbol stop designation command in the overall RAM 35c. .

  Then, when the overall control CPU 35a instructs the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the voice control board 34 to perform control, the control command is used as a control signal (8-bit signal) and the signal is output. The data is output to each control board 32, 33, 34 via the port 53 and the output buffer 54. As a result, the specific contents of the game effects executed by the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33 and the sound control board 34 are controlled by the overall control board 35. The overall control CPU 35a outputs the change pattern designation command input from the main CPU 31a to the control boards 32, 33, and 34 as a control command. The overall control CPU 35a outputs the left symbol designation command, the right symbol designation command, the middle symbol designation command, the all symbol stop designation command, and the like as control commands to the display control board 32. Further, the overall control CPU 35a outputs the notice command or the like to the control boards 32, 33 and 34 as a control command. Further, the overall control CPU 35a outputs the transition number value command or the like to the display control board 32 as a control command. The advance notice command and the transition number value command are output every time the symbol combination game is performed.

The overall control CPU 35a shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 reads the control commands constituting the control signals to the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 in accordance with the output timing of the control signals. A read signal (INT signal or strobe signal) for instructing is output via the output port 53 and the output buffer 54. Then, after outputting the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 35a outputs each symbol designation command, notice command, transition number value command, and all symbols stop designation command at a predetermined timing.
(2-4) Electrical configuration of display control board 32

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display control board 32, which is a “sub-control means”, includes a display control CPU 32a. A display ROM 32b and a display RAM 32c are connected to the display control CPU 32a. Further, a reset input circuit 32d is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When the reset signal Re is input from the reset signal circuit 44 of the power supply board 41, the reset input circuit 32d continues to output the reset signal Re to the display control CPU 32a for a predetermined time. It should be noted that the display control CPU 32a is restricted in operation at the time of start-up by the input reset signal Re.

  The display RAM 32c temporarily stores (sets) various information output from the overall control CPU 35a and appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display ROM 32b stores a plurality of types of display effect data and a plurality of types of notice effect data used when a symbol combination game is performed. Each display effect data is stored in association with each type of variation pattern, and each notice effect data is stored in association with each type of the notification effect. The display effect data is information for the display control CPU 32a to control the display content (symbol variation etc.) of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, that is, to instruct the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to execute the display effect. Information. The display effect data stored in association with the variation pattern P3 includes information for instructing the execution of the notice effect (baseball fist effect) in addition to the information for instructing the execution of the display effect. . The notice effect data is information for the display control CPU 32a to instruct the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to execute the notice effect.

  First, various processes at the time of power-on executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described.

  When the set count value command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the display control CPU 32a stores the set count value flag (set count value) indicated by the set count value command in the flag storage area of the display RAM 32c. ing. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a outputs the set number value flag (set number value) stored in the flag storage area to the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, thereby displaying the number of times related to the set number value (the icon 18a). ) Is displayed on the visible display portion H of the existing liquid crystal symbol display device 18. That is, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 has a function as “setting content display means”. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the icon 18a indicates the initial value “5” of the set number of times value. The icon 18a of the present embodiment is an inverted triangular symbol and is displayed on the visible display portion H by the same number as the set number of times. Further, the icon 18a always appears in the lower right part of the visible display portion H during the effective operation time.

  When the set number value command is input, the display control CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 checks the set number value flag (set number value) stored in the flag storage area of the display RAM 32c. . For example, when the set count value is updated from “3” to “2” (when the set count value flag (set count value) indicated by the set count value command is “2”), it is stored in the flag storage area. If the set count value flag (set count value) is “3”, the display control CPU 32a updates the set count value flag (set count value) in the flag storage area to “2”. Accordingly, the number of icons 18a displayed on the visible display portion H is also updated from “3” to “2”. Even if the set count value flag (set count value) stored in the flag storage area is “2” or “4”, the display control CPU 32a sets the set count value flag (set count value) in the flag storage area. (Numeric value) is updated to “2”. Accordingly, the number of icons 18a displayed on the visible display portion H is also “2” → “2” or “4” → “2”. That is, in the present embodiment, the set number value flag (set number value) in the flag storage area is matched with the set number value flag (set number value) indicated by the set number value command.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol combination game executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described.

  When the variation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the display control CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the display RAM 32c.

  When the left symbol designation command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the display control CPU 32a stores the stop symbol left designated by the command in the display RAM 32c. Similarly, when the right symbol designation command is inputted from the overall control CPU 35a, the display control CPU 32a stores the stop symbol right designated by the command in the display RAM 32c, and when the middle symbol designation command is inputted, The stop symbol designated by the command is stored in the display RAM 32c.

  Further, when the notice command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the display control CPU 32a stores the notice effect specified by the notice command in the display RAM 32c.

  Thereafter, when the all symbol stop designation command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the display control CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 is based on the stop symbol left, right, and center stored in the display RAM 32c input at the start of variation. Thus, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is instructed to stop all symbols. As a result, the designated symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18.

  When the change pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of display effect data stored in the display ROM 32b, and sets the display effect. Data is stored in the storage area of the display RAM 32c. When both the variation pattern designation command and the advance notice command are input, the display control CPU 32a sets (generates) one of a plurality of types of display effect data, and stores a plurality of data stored in the display ROM 32b. Any one of the types of notice effect data is set (generated). The display control CPU 32a stores the set display effect data and notice effect data in the storage area of the display RAM 32c. Accordingly, the display control CPU 32a performs display control based on the variation pattern designation command, the advance notice command, and the display effect data. More specifically, the display control CPU 32a converts display effect data stored in the display RAM 32c into a symbol signal and outputs the symbol signal to the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. As a result, the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 can perform a predetermined display based on the symbol signal.

  Further, when the transition number value command is input from the overall control CPU 35a in addition to the notice command indicating the notice effect A, the display control CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 displays the transition number value flag (transition) indicated by the transition number value command. Is stored in the flag storage area of the display RAM 32c. When the power is turned on, the update start value “5” of the transition number value flag (transition number value) is stored in the flag storage area of the display RAM 32c. Then, the display control CPU 32a outputs the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area to the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, thereby displaying the number of times related to the transition number value (the icon 18b). Is controlled to be displayed on the visible display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18. The icon 18b indicates the number of times required until the transition number value reaches the update end value “0”. The icon 18b of the present embodiment is displayed on the visible display portion H by filling out the same number of icons 18a as the number of transitions among the plurality of icons 18a indicating the set number of times. Further, the icon 18b always appears in the lower right part of the visible display portion H during the game.

When the transition number value command is input, the display control CPU 32a shown in FIG. 2 checks the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area of the display RAM 32c. . For example, when the transition count value is updated from “3” to “2” (when the transition count value flag (transition count value) indicated by the transition count value command is “2”), it is stored in the flag storage area. If the transition number value flag (transition number value) is “3”, the display control CPU 32a updates the transition number value flag (transition number value) in the flag storage area to “2”. Accordingly, the number of icons 18b displayed on the visible display portion H is also updated from “3” to “2”. If the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area is “2”, the display control CPU 32a stops display control based on the notice command indicating the notice effect A. Further, when the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area is “4”, when the transition number value flag (transition number value) is updated to “2”, it is displayed on the visible display portion H. Since the number of icons 18b to be played is suddenly updated from “4” to “2”, the player is confused. Therefore, in this embodiment, the display control CPU 32a performs control to display the characters “error occurrence” on the visible display portion H, and updates the transition number value flag (transition number value) in the flag storage area to “2”. ing. As a result, the number of icons 18b displayed on the visible display portion H is also “2”.
(2-5) Electrical configuration of lamp control board 33

  As shown in FIG. 2, the lamp control board 33 includes a lamp control CPU 33a, and a lamp ROM 33b and a lamp RAM 33c are connected to the lamp control CPU 33a. Further, a reset input circuit 33d is connected to the lamp control CPU 33a. When the reset signal Re is input from the reset signal circuit 44 of the power supply board 41, the reset input circuit 33d continues to output the reset signal Re to the lamp control CPU 33a for a predetermined time. The lamp control CPU 33a is restricted in its operation at the time of start-up by the input reset signal Re. The lamp RAM 33c temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The lamp ROM 33b shown in FIG. 2 stores a plurality of types of light emission effect data and a plurality of types of notice effect data used when a symbol combination game is performed. The light emission effect data is stored in association with each type of the variation pattern, and the notice effect data is stored in association with each type of the notice effect. The light emission effect data is information for the lamp control CPU 33a to control the light emission output mode of the top lamp 16, that is, information for instructing the top lamp 16 to execute the light emission effect. Note that the light emission effect data stored in association with the variation pattern P3 includes information for instructing execution of the notice effect (baseball fist effect) in addition to information for instructing execution of the light emission effect. . The notice effect data is information for the lamp control CPU 33a to instruct the top lamp 16 to execute the notice effect.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol combination game executed by the lamp control CPU 33a will be described.

  When the fluctuation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the lamp control CPU 33a stores the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command in the lamp RAM 33c. Further, when the notice command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the lamp control CPU 33a stores the notice effect specified by the notice command in the lamp RAM 33c.

When a variation pattern designation command is input, the lamp control CPU 33a shown in FIG. 2 sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of light emission effect data stored in the lamp ROM 33b, and sets the setting. The light emission effect data is stored in the storage area of the lamp RAM 33c. When both the variation pattern designation command and the notice command are input, the lamp control CPU 33a sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of light emission effect data and also stores a plurality of data stored in the display ROM 32b. Any one of the types of notice effect data is set (generated). The lamp control CPU 33a stores the set light emission effect data and notice effect data in the storage area of the lamp RAM 33c. As a result, the lamp control CPU 33a performs light emission control based on the light emission effect data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command and the notice command. More specifically, the lamp control CPU 33a converts the light emission effect data stored in the lamp RAM 33c into a light emission control signal and outputs it to the top lamp 16. As a result, the top lamp 16 can perform a predetermined light emission operation (lighting, blinking, etc.) based on the light emission control signal.
(2-6) Electrical configuration of the voice control board 34

  As shown in FIG. 2, the voice control board 34 includes a voice control CPU 34a, and a voice ROM 34b and a voice RAM 34c are connected to the voice control CPU 34a. Further, a reset input circuit 34d is connected to the voice control CPU 34a. When the reset signal Re is input from the reset signal circuit 44 of the power supply board 41, the reset input circuit 34d continues to output the reset signal Re to the voice control CPU 34a for a predetermined time. It should be noted that the voice control CPU 34a is restricted in its startup operation and the like by the input reset signal Re. The audio RAM 34c temporarily stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Various control programs and the like are stored in the audio ROM 34b.

  In addition, a plurality of types of sound effect data and a plurality of types of notice effect data used when the symbol combination game is performed are stored in the sound ROM 34b illustrated in FIG. The sound effect data is stored in association with each type of the variation pattern, and the notice effect data is stored in association with each type of the notice effect. The voice effect data is information for the voice control CPU 34a to control the voice output mode (sound effect type, language voice type, voice output time, etc.) of the speaker 17, that is, the voice effect on the speaker 17. This is information for instructing the execution of. Note that the sound effect data stored in association with the variation pattern P3 includes information for instructing execution of the notice effect (baseball fist effect) in addition to information for instructing execution of the sound effect. . The notice effect data is information for the voice control CPU 34a to instruct the speaker 17 to execute the notice effect.

  Next, various processes related to the symbol combination game executed by the voice control CPU 34a will be described.

  When the fluctuation pattern designation command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the voice control CPU 34a stores the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command in the voice RAM 34c. Further, when the notice command is input from the overall control CPU 35a, the sound control CPU 34a stores the notice effect specified by the notice command in the sound RAM 34c.

  When a variation pattern designation command is input, the voice control CPU 34a shown in FIG. 2 sets (generates) any one of the plurality of types of voice effect data stored in the voice ROM 34b, The set sound effect data is stored in the storage area of the sound RAM 34c. When both the variation pattern designation command and the advance notice command are input, the audio control CPU 34a sets (generates) any one of a plurality of types of audio effect data, and also stores a plurality of data stored in the audio ROM 34b. Any one of the types of notice effect data is set (generated). The sound control CPU 34a stores the set sound effect data and the notice effect data in the storage area of the sound RAM 34c. Thereby, the voice control CPU 34a performs voice control based on the voice effect data corresponding to the change pattern designation command and the notice command. More specifically, the audio control CPU 34a converts audio effect data stored in the audio RAM 34c into an audio signal and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 17. As a result, the speaker 17 can perform a predetermined output operation (sound output) based on the audio signal.

  Next, processing performed by the main CPU 31a of the main control board 31 when power is turned on (backup processing executed based on a power-off processing program) will be described.

  When the power-off signal S is input from the power-off monitoring circuit 43, the main CPU 31a newly stores control information such as a register and a stack pointer in the main RAM 31c in addition to the control information stored in the main RAM 31c. Next, the main CPU 31a stops the operation processing of various solenoids for opening and closing the start winning port 22, the big winning port 23, and the like. In addition, the main CPU 31a outputs a control signal composed of a control command instructing to stop the display effect by the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 to the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 via the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35. To do. Similarly, the main CPU 31a outputs a control signal including a control command instructing to stop the light emission effect by the top lamp 16 to the lamp control CPU 33a of the lamp control board 33 through the overall control CPU 35a. Further, the main CPU 31a outputs a control signal including a control command for instructing to stop the sound effect by the speaker 17 to the sound control CPU 34a of the sound control board 34 via the overall control CPU 35a.

  At substantially the same time, the main CPU 31a executes prize ball processing so that the prize balls are paid out accurately after the power source AC is turned on. In this prize ball process, it is detected whether or not a prize ball has been paid out when the power supply AC is shut off, and the number of prize balls that have not been paid out is stored in the storage area of the main RAM 31c. Next, the main CPU 31a stores a backup flag (a flag for determining whether or not the control information stored in the main RAM 31c is correct when the power supply AC is turned on) in the flag storage area of the main RAM 31c, and then the main RAM 31c. Access to is prohibited. The main CPU 31a waits until a reset signal Re is input via the reset input circuit 31d.

  When the RAM clear switch 46 is operated when the power supply AC is turned on, the stored contents (control information) of the main RAM 31c are initialized. At this time, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to notify the outside that it has been initialized (RAM clear notification). The pachinko machine 10 is configured to notify the RAM clear and cause the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, the top lamp 16, the speaker 17 and the like to perform a predetermined confirmation operation.

  Next, processing (main processing based on the main processing program) performed by the main CPU 31a of the main control board 31 when the power is turned on will be described.

  By the way, activation of each of the CPUs 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, and 35a is restricted by the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 44 to the reset input circuits 31d, 32d, 33d, 34d, and 35d. In other words, when the voltage based on the power supply AC reaches the operable voltage of the CPUs 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, and 35a (for example, 5V), the reset signal circuit 44 applies to the reset input circuits 31d, 32d, 33d, 34d, and 35d. A reset signal Re is output. The reset input circuits 31d, 32d, 33d, 34d, and 35d to which the reset signal Re is input continue to output the reset signal Re to the CPUs 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, and 35a for a predetermined time (for example, 400 to 1800 ms). . Thereafter, when the power supply voltage V1 based on the power supply AC is stably supplied, the reset input circuits 31d, 32d, 33d, 34d, and 35d are reset signals Re to the CPUs 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, and 35a. Stop the output of. In this state, each CPU 31a, 32a, 33a, 34a, 35a is activated.

  In particular, the reset input circuit 31d of the main control board 31 stops outputting the reset signal Re to the main CPU 31a a predetermined time after the display control CPU 32a, the lamp control CPU 33a, the sound control CPU 34a, and the overall control CPU 35a are activated. As a result, the main CPU 31a starts up later than each of the CPUs 32a, 33a, 34a, and 35a, and executes a process when the power is turned on (main process).

  In the process of Step M10 shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 31a prohibits execution of the interrupt processing program executed during the game, and puts the interrupt processing program in an execution standby state. Next, in step M20, the main CPU 31a performs initial setting of various devices such as a register, a watchdog timer, and a port. In step M30, the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 46 is operated and is in an ON state. When the RAM clear switch 46 is on (step M30: Y), the main CPU 31a erases (clears) various control information stored in the main RAM 31c and initializes the stored contents of the main RAM 31c (step M40). .

  Next, the main CPU 31a sets an initial value for starting a game for the initialized main RAM 31c (step M50) and initializes a stack pointer (step M60). Further, the main CPU 31a outputs a power-on command for initial setting to the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35 in an output process (not shown) (step M70).

  Next, the main CPU 31a sets an execution cycle (for example, 4 ms) of the interrupt processing program (step M80). Then, the main CPU 31a again sets the execution of the interrupt processing program prohibited in step M10 to be prohibited (step M90). Further, the main CPU 31a executes a process of updating random numbers that are not directly involved in the jackpot (for example, random numbers for lost left symbols, random numbers for lost symbols, random numbers for lost right symbols, random numbers for changing pattern distribution) (step M100). The process proceeds to step M110. In step M110, the main CPU 31a sets the execution of the interrupt processing program prohibited in step M90 to be permitted, and proceeds to the process of step M90. The main CPU 31a repeatedly executes the processes in steps M90 to M110 until the interrupt processing program is executed. Thereafter, when the interrupt processing program is executed, the main CPU 31a shifts from the main processing program to the interrupt processing program, and controls the game of the pachinko machine 10 based on the interrupt processing program. In this state, the main CPU 31a outputs various control commands calculated by the interrupt processing program to the overall control board 35 as control signals.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 46 is in the OFF state (step M30: N), the main CPU 31a determines whether or not the control information stored in the main RAM 31c is abnormal (step M120). Specifically, the main CPU 31a checks the backup flag set in the main RAM 31c in the power-off processing program, and determines whether the control information stored in the main RAM 31c is normal information. If the control information stored in the main RAM 31c is abnormal (step M120: Y), the main CPU 31a proceeds to step M40 and initializes the stored contents of the main RAM 31c. Thereafter, the main CPU 31a executes the processes of steps M50 to M110. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the RAM clear switch 46 is set to the OFF state, the stored contents of the main RAM 31c are initialized when the control information stored in the main RAM 31c is abnormal. It has become. Even in this case, the power-on command for initial setting is output to the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35 by the process of step M70.

  On the other hand, when the control information stored in the main RAM 31c is normal (step M120: N), the main CPU 31a resets the stack pointer stored as the control information (step M130). Further, the main CPU 31a clears the backup flag stored in the main RAM 31c (step M130). Further, the main CPU 31a outputs a power-on command for power recovery to the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35 in an output process (not shown) (step M150). Then, the main CPU 31a sets a return address before power interruption based on the control information stored in the main RAM 31c as a return address of the interrupt processing program, and controls the game of the pachinko machine 10 based on the interrupt processing program from the return address. (Step M160). In this case, since the stored contents of the main RAM 31c are not initialized, the main CPU 31a does not perform a RAM clear notification and confirmation operation by the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, the top lamp 16, and the speaker 17.

  Next, processing (power-on processing) performed by the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35 when power is turned on will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 4 ms) in the overall control CPU 35a.

  In the process of step T10 shown in FIG. 10, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not a power-on command is input from the main CPU 31a. If the power-on command has not been input (step T10: N), the overall control CPU 35a ends the process here without performing the processes of steps T20 to T60. Note that the process of step T10 is repeated until a power-on command is input. When the power-on command is input (step T10: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T20.

  In the process of step T20, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the input power-on command is a power-on command for power recovery. If it is not a power-on command for power recovery (step T20: N), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T70. In step T70, the overall control CPU 35a determines that the power-on command is an initial setting power-on command, and sets (stores in the overall RAM 35c) the power-on command for power recovery. Then, the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T60. On the other hand, if it is a power-on command for power recovery (step T20: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T30. In step T30, the overall control CPU 35a sets a power-on command for power recovery (stores in the overall RAM 35c), and proceeds to the process in step T40.

  In step T40, the overall control CPU 35a sets “1” as the set number value change flag (stores in the overall RAM 35c), and proceeds to the processing in step T50. In step T50, the overall control CPU 35a sets (stores in the overall RAM 35c) an effective operation time (in this embodiment, 20000 ms) of the touch sensor 15a, and proceeds to the processing in step T60. In step T60, the overall control CPU 35a updates the set number value flag (set number value) stored in the overall RAM 35c to the initial value “5”, and ends the processing here.

  Next, processing (setting value change processing) performed by the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35 when the power is turned on will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 4 ms) in the overall control CPU 35a.

  In step T110 shown in FIG. 11, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the set number value change flag set in step T40 shown in FIG. 10 is “1”. When it is determined that the set count value change flag is not “1”, that is, the set count value change flag is “0”, and the power-on command is a power-on command for initial setting (step T110: N) The overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the processing here without performing the processing of steps T120 to T210. If the determination in step T110 is “Y”, the following processing is executed. That is, when the set count value change flag becomes “1” (that is, the power-on command becomes a power-on command for power recovery) (step T110: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T120. To do.

  In step T120, the overall control CPU 35a confirms the effective operation time stored in the overall RAM 35c in step T50, and in subsequent step T130, determines whether the effective operation time confirmed in step T120 is not 0 ms. . When it is determined that the effective operation time is 0 ms (step T130: N), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T140. In step T140, the overall control CPU 35a sets the setting count value change flag set in step T40 to “0” (stores in the overall RAM 35c), and ends the processing here. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effective operation time is not 0 ms (step T130: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T150.

  In step T150, the overall control CPU 35a subtracts 4 ms from the effective operation time, and proceeds to the process of step T160. In step T160, the overall control CPU 35a confirms the operation signal from the touch sensor 15a, and in the subsequent step T170, determines whether the touch sensor 15a has been operated, that is, whether the operation signal is at the H level. When it is determined that the touch sensor 15a is not operated (the operation signal is at the L level) (step T170: N), the overall control CPU 35a performs the processing here without performing the processing of step T180 to step T210. Exit. On the other hand, if it is determined that the touch sensor 15a has been operated (the operation signal is at the H level) (step T170: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T180.

  In step T180, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the set count value flag (set count value) stored in the overall RAM 35c has reached the threshold “1”. When it is determined that the set count value flag (set count value) has not reached the threshold “1” (step T180: N), that is, the set count value flag (set count value) is “2”, “3”, If it is either “4” or “5”, the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T190. In step T190, the overall control CPU 35a updates (subtracts 1) the set number value flag (set number value), and proceeds to the process of step T210. Accordingly, one icon 18a displayed on the visible display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is deleted (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). On the other hand, when it is determined that the set count value flag (set count value) has reached the threshold value “1” (step T180: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step T200. In this case, only one icon 18a is displayed on the visible display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 (see FIG. 7C). In step T200, the overall control CPU 35a returns the set number value flag (set number value) to the initial value “5”, and proceeds to the process of step T210. As a result, five icons 18a are displayed on the visible display portion H (see FIG. 7A).

  In step T210, the overall control CPU 35a generates a set count value command indicating the set count value flag (set count value) stored in the overall RAM 35c, and sets (stores in the overall RAM 35c) the generated set count value command. It is like that. The set number value command stored in the overall RAM 35c is output to the display control board 32 in an output process (not shown). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 35a ends the process here.

  Next, processing (symbol changing processing) performed by the overall control CPU 35a of the overall control board 35 when performing the symbol combination game will be described. Note that a program for performing this processing is executed at predetermined interrupt cycles (every 4 ms) in the overall control CPU 35a.

  In the process of step S10 shown in FIG. 12, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input from the main CPU 31a. When the change pattern designation command is not input (step S10: N), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S30 without performing the process of step S20.

  In step S30, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not all of the left symbol designation command, the right symbol designation command, and the middle symbol designation command have been input from the main CPU 31a. Since each symbol designation command is input after the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 35a determines “N” in step S30, and proceeds to the processing in step S180 shown in FIG.

  In step S180, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not an all symbol stop designation command has been input from the main CPU 31a. Since the all symbol stop designation command is input after the variation pattern designation command and each symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 35a determines “N” in step S180 and terminates the processing here. Note that the processing performed in the order of steps S10, S30, and S180 is repeated until a variation pattern designation command is input. When the change pattern designation command is input (step S10: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S20 shown in FIG.

  In step S20, the overall control CPU 35a stores the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the overall RAM 35c, and proceeds to the processing in step S30. The change pattern designation command stored in the overall RAM 35c is output to the control boards 32, 33, and 34 in an output process (not shown). Then, the overall control CPU 35a performs the process of step S30, and if each symbol designation command is not input (step S30: N), the process of step S180 shown in FIG. 14 is not performed without performing the processes of steps S40 to S170. Migrate to

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 35a performs the process of step S180. Since all symbol stop designation commands are input after each symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 35a determines “N” in step S180 and ends the processing here. In addition, the process performed in order of step S10, S30, S180 is repeated until all the symbol designation | designated commands are input. When all the symbol designating commands are input (step S30: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S40 shown in FIG.

  In step S40, the overall control CPU 35a stores each symbol (stop symbol left, middle, right) designated by each symbol designation command in the overall RAM 35c, and proceeds to the processing of step S50. Each symbol designation command stored in the overall RAM 35c is output to the display control board 32 in an output process (not shown). In step S50, the overall control CPU 35a acquires the first notice effect distribution random number and the second notice effect distribution random number, and proceeds to the process of step S60. In step S60, the overall control CPU 35a, based on the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 35c and the obtained random value for the first announcement production distribution random number, from the announcement production selection table 1 to the announcement production A, B1 to B3. It is determined whether to select any one of the above, or not to select the notice effects A, B1 to B3. Further, the overall control CPU 35a selects one of the background notice effects X and Y from the notice effect selection table 2 based on the fluctuation pattern stored in the overall RAM 35c and the acquired random number for second notice effect distribution. It is determined whether one is selected or the background notice effects X and Y are not selected. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S70 shown in FIG.

  In step S70, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the notice effect selected in step S60 is the notice effect A. If it is determined that it is not the notice effect A (step S70: N), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S160 without performing the processes of steps S80 to S150. In step S160, the overall control CPU 35a sets a notice command (stores in the overall RAM 35c) based on the notice effect selected in step S60, and proceeds to the process of step S170. The notice command stored in the overall RAM 35c is output to the control boards 32, 33, and 34 in an output process (not shown).

  In step S170, the overall control CPU 35a generates a transfer number value command indicating the transfer number value flag (transfer number value) stored in the overall RAM 35c, and sets (stores in the overall RAM 35c) the generated transfer number value command. It is like that. The transition number value command stored in the overall RAM 35c is output to the display control board 32 in an output process (not shown). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S180 shown in FIG. 14, and ends the process here.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S70 that the notice effect selected in step S60 is the notice effect A (step S70: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S80. In step S80, the overall control CPU 35a checks the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 35c, and proceeds to the process of step S90.

  In step S90, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the transition number value flag (transition number value) confirmed in step S80 is 1. When it is determined that the transition count value flag is not 1 (that is, any of 2, 3, 4 and 5) (step S90: N), the overall control CPU 35a does not perform the processing of steps S100 and S110. The process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the overall control CPU 35a updates (subtracts 1) the transition number value flag, and proceeds to the process of step S130. Accordingly, one icon 18b displayed on the visible display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 is deleted (see FIGS. 8A and 8B). In step S130, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether one of the background notice effects X and Y is selected in the process of step S60. When either of the background notice effects X and Y is selected (step S130: Y), the overall control CPU 35a determines not to execute the background notice effects X and Y in the process of step S140, and only the notice effect A is displayed. Decide on execution. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the notice effect A cannot be executed by executing the background notice effects X and Y. Then, the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S160. On the other hand, if neither of the background notice effects X and Y is selected (step S130: N), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S160 without performing the process of step S140. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 35a sequentially performs the processes of steps S160 to S180, and ends the process here.

  If it is determined in step S90 that the transition number value flag is 1 (step S90: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S100. In step S100, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 35c is one of the big hit variation patterns P7 and P9. If it is determined that the variation pattern is one of the big hit variation patterns P7 and P9 (step S100: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the processing of step S110. In step S110, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the stop symbols left, middle, and right stored in the overall RAM 35c are specific symbols that trigger the probability variation. When it is determined that the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are specific symbols (step S110: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S120. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 35a sequentially performs the processes of steps S120 to S140 and S160 to S180, and ends the process.

  When it is determined that the variation pattern is not one of the big hit variation patterns P7 and P9 (step S100: N), or when it is determined that the stop symbol left, middle, and right are not specific symbols (step S110). : N), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S150. In step S150, the overall control CPU 35a determines not to execute the notice effect A and selects the notice effect B3, and proceeds to the process of step S160. Note that the notice effects A and B3 are both super reach confirmation notice effects, so that even if the notice effect B3 is executed without the notice effect A being executed, the player can continue to have an expectation. Then, the overall control CPU 35a performs the processing of steps S160 to S180 in order, and ends the processing here.

  Thereafter, the processes performed in the order of steps S10, S30, and S180 are repeated until all symbol stop designation commands are input. When the all symbols stop designation command is input (step S180: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S190 shown in FIG.

  In step S190, the overall control CPU 35a stores all input symbol stop designation commands in the overall RAM 35c, and proceeds to the processing in step S200. In step S200, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the variation pattern stored in the overall RAM 35c is one of the big hit variation patterns P5, P7, and P9. When it is determined that the variation pattern is not one of the big hit variation patterns P5, P7, and P9 (step S200: N), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the processing of step S240 without performing the processing of steps S210 to S230. Transition. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern is one of the big hit variation patterns P5, P7, and P9 (step S200: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S210.

  In step S210, the overall control CPU 35a checks the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the flag storage area of the overall RAM 35c, and proceeds to the process of step S220. In step S220, the overall control CPU 35a determines whether or not the transition number value flag (transition number value) confirmed in step S210 is zero. When it is determined that the transition number value flag is not 0 (that is, any one of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) (step S220: N), the overall control CPU 35a does not perform the process of step S230. The process proceeds to step S240.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the transition count value flag is 0 (step S220: Y), the overall control CPU 35a proceeds to the process of step S230. In this case, the icon 18b is not displayed on the visible display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 (see FIG. 8C). In step S230, the overall control CPU 35a updates the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the overall RAM 35c to the update start value “5”, and proceeds to the process of step S240. As a result, in the next symbol combination game after the big hit (the processing in step S170), the five icons 18b are displayed on the visible display portion H (see FIG. 8A).

  In step S240, the overall control CPU 35a clears (deletes) the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol left, middle, and right stored in the overall RAM 35c, and ends the processing here. This makes it possible to select a new notice effect in the next symbol combination game.

  Now, the specific flow of the notice effect will be described. For example, when a symbol combination game is started, a notice effect may be started and a baseball fist effect may be performed. In this case, the victory or defeat of Janken performed in the baseball fist production is unpredictable, so the player will watch the future of the victory or defeat in a furious manner. Then, when losing to Janken (when an effect based on the variation pattern P3 is performed), the result of the symbol combination game is lost, so the player gives up at an early stage. On the other hand, when Janken is won (when the notice effect A is performed), it develops into a super reach effect, and the icons 18b displayed at the lower right of the visible display part H disappear one by one (for example, FIG. 8 (a) and (b)). Note that the icon 18b is erased so that it can be clearly recognized by the player, and is erased regardless of the result of the symbol combination game after the Super Reach development (big hit, lose). For this reason, even if the result of the symbol combination game is lost, the player has an expectation that “what happens if all the icons disappear?”.

  Thereafter, when all the icons 18b are erased (see FIG. 8C), a big hit (probability change big hit) that becomes a probability variation state is determined. In this embodiment, when all the icons 18b are erased, it is a big hit in the probability variation state. Therefore, the player does not have to betray the expectation of the big hit and does not receive a bad impression. Further, the player feels that the game is continued until all the icons 18b disappear.

  It should be noted that the icon 18b is not erased even if a jackpot that does not become a probability variation state is confirmed when the remaining icon 18b is one, but it develops into a super reach confirmation notice effect. That is, even when the notice effect A is not executed, some kind of notice effect is executed, so that the player can continue to have an expectation in subsequent games.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when it is determined that the touch sensor 15a is operated by the overall control CPU 35a (step T170: Y), the overall control CPU 35a subtracts the set number of times, thereby giving a notice effect. Various settings can be changed. Specifically, the update start value of the transition number value can be freely selected from “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, and “5”. Therefore, since the setting of the notice effect can be changed for each pachinko machine 10, the player's interest can be attracted.

  In general, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on before the game shop is started. For this reason, if the effective operation time is set when the power is turned on and the set number of times can be updated by the touch sensor 15a only within the effective operation time as in the present embodiment, the touch sensor 15a is operated during the game. Even if this is the case, the set count value is not updated.

  In addition, the main CPU 31a has the functions of “production control means”, “command input determination means”, “operation time determination means”, “operation time end determination means”, “operation determination means”, and “set count value update means”. There is no general control CPU 35a. For this reason, although there are many types of game effects such as a notice effect, the burden on the main CPU 31a can be reduced.

  (2) In this embodiment, since the set number of times can be changed while looking at the icon 18a (see FIGS. 7A to 7C) displayed on the liquid crystal symbol display device 18, The number of times can be changed without making a mistake, and the set number of times can be easily set.

  (3) In the present embodiment, since the set number value is subtracted by 1 by the overall control CPU 35a, the icons 18a displayed on the visible display portion H are also deleted one by one. This makes it easier for the store clerk of the amusement store to recognize that the threshold value is approaching “0”, so that it is not necessary to accidentally reduce the set number of times too much.

  (4) In this embodiment, in order to erase the icon 18a, not only that the power-on command is input (step T10: Y), but also the input power-on command is a power-on command for power recovery. Something (step T20: Y) is also necessary. For this reason, for example, when the pachinko machine 10 breaks down during the big hit state or the probability fluctuation state, and the pachinko machine 10 is repaired by waiting for the player, the power supply is not performed without clearing the RAM as an apology for causing trouble to the player. It is possible to reduce the number of icons 18a by turning on AC (power recovery). In addition, even if a store clerk touches the touch sensor 15a when the power is turned on, not when power is restored, the set number of times is not updated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of icons 18a from being set erroneously against the intention of the game store.

  (5) In this embodiment, the connection between the touch sensor 15a and the overall control CPU 35a is confirmed by checking whether or not the icon 18a is erased when the touch sensor 15a is operated when the power is turned on (when power is restored). You can check the status. Specifically, if the icon 18a disappears, it can be determined that both are connected, and if the icon 18a does not disappear, it can be determined that both are not connected.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the transition number value is subtracted every time the notice effect A shifts to the super reach effect, and when the transition number value reaches the update end value “0”, it is a probable big hit. Therefore, even if the result of the symbol combination game at the time of transition from the notice effect A to the super reach effect is a loss, the player can be expected to have a promising big hit in subsequent games. Further, since the icon 18a related to the transition number value is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 18, the player can recognize the number of times until the update end value “0”. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the game is to be continued until the update end value “0” is reached.

  Further, the update of the transition number value is not executed only when the fluctuation pattern is the big hit fluctuation patterns P7 and P9, but even if it is not the big hit fluctuation patterns P7 and P9, the notice effect A to the super reach effect. If it is a case of shifting to A and B, it is always executed. Thereby, the player can notice that the contents of the game effect are associated with the jackpot. For this reason, the player comes to have an expectation for the game when shifting from the notice effect A to the super reach effects A and B.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the non-execution of the notice effect A is determined, the execution of the notice effect B3 whose reliability is equivalent to the notice effect A is determined. Therefore, even when the notice effect A is not executed, the notice effect B3 is executed, so that the player can continue to have an expectation in subsequent games. In addition, since the transition number value is updated only when the execution of the notice effect A is determined, it is possible to give a significant meaning to the game to the effect in which the icon 18b is updated with the update of the transition number value. it can.

  (7) In the present embodiment, when any one of the background notice effects X and Y is selected in addition to the notice effect A, the non-execution of the background notice effects X and Y is determined when the notice effect A is executed. (Prohibited) For this reason, the association between the content of the game effect that has passed through the notice effect A and the jackpot need not be obscured by the execution of the notice effect that is not the notice effect A. Therefore, by executing the notice effect A, the player can be expected in the subsequent game. In addition, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the announcement effect A cannot be executed by executing the background announcement effects X and Y.

  (8) In this embodiment, every time a symbol combination game is performed, a transition number value command indicating a transition number value is output, so that an erroneous icon 18b is displayed in the visual display portion H of the liquid crystal symbol display device 18 during the game. Can be prevented from being displayed. Therefore, even if the icon 18b always appears, it is less likely to be erroneously displayed, and the reliability of the icon 18b is improved.

  Further, the sub-control means is divided into the overall control board 35 and the display control board 32 to share the functions of the sub-control means. Specifically, control for generating and outputting the transition number value command is performed on the overall control board 35, and control for displaying the icon 18 b on the visible display unit H is performed on the display control board 32. Therefore, the burden on each control board 32 and 35 can be reduced.

  (9) In the present embodiment, when the result of the baseball fist janken wins, the transition number value is updated by shifting to the super reach effects A and B, and it is easy to shift to the probable big hit. Therefore, even if you win the baseball fist Janken and your expectations for a promising big hit increase, it will be difficult to betray your expectations. On the other hand, when the result of the baseball fist Janken is losing, since it does not shift to the super reach effects A and B, it does not shift to the probable big hit. Therefore, losing the baseball fist Janken lowers the expectation of a promising big hit early, making it easier to give up. Therefore, it becomes easy to relate the victory or defeat of the baseball fist Janken to the result of the game performance.

  When the transition count value reaches the count “2” immediately before reaching the update end value, the execution of the notice effect A is determined only in the case of the big hit variation patterns P7 and P9. For this reason, when the notice effect A is performed, it is always a probable big hit. On the other hand, since the probability that the notice effect A is executed is reduced, it is difficult to perform an effect imitating the baseball fist Janken whose result is a win. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of the loss reach variation patterns P6 and P8, an effect simulating a baseball fist janken that results in a loss is performed. As a result, it becomes easier to produce an imitation of baseball fist Janken, so that the player can be absorbed in the game.

  (10) In this embodiment, when there is only one remaining icon 18b (step S90: Y), it is not a big hit variation pattern P7, P9 (step S100: N), or a big hit with a non-specific symbol. If (Step S110: N), the non-execution of the notice effect A is determined without subtracting the number of icons 18b, and the notice effect B3 is selected (Step S150). Note that “1” → “0” as the number of icons 18 a is “probable big hit notice”.

  By the way, when the above condition (step S100: N or step S110: N) is satisfied, a random number is obtained again, and the notice effect is selected from a table different from the notice effect selection tables 1 and 2 using the obtained random number. It is possible to do. However, a process for obtaining a random number, a process for selecting a notice effect from another table, or the like must be added or another table must be provided, which complicates the control. In addition, it is necessary to monitor (bug check) that the process shifts to a process based on another table with a variation pattern that is completely unrelated due to malfunction. Therefore, it is preferable to perform the processing (steps S100, S110, and S150) as in this embodiment instead of performing the processing as described above.

  (11) In this embodiment, since the transition number value is subtracted one by one by the overall control CPU 35a, the icons 18b displayed on the visible display portion H are also deleted one by one. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the update end value “0” is approaching, so that the expectation of the game is likely to increase.

  (12) In the present embodiment, in order to delete the remaining one icon 18b, it is not only one of the big hit variation patterns P7 and P9 (step S100: Y) but also a specific symbol ( Step S110: Y) is also necessary. For this reason, the remaining one icon 18b is difficult to disappear. On the other hand, the joy when all the icons 18b disappear increases.

  (13) In this embodiment, after all the icons 18b are erased, the five icons 18b are automatically displayed. Therefore, the player feels to erase all the icons 18b again. Become. In addition, when all the icons 18b are erased, it is not necessary for the store clerk of the game store to re-set to display the five icons 18b. In addition, as a method of resetting to display the five icons 18b, the pachinko machine 10 is turned on / off to return the transition count value to the update start value “5” or operate the RAM clear switch. Then, the transition number value may be returned to the update start value “5”.

  (14) The overall control CPU 35a of this embodiment always outputs the transition number value command to the display control board 32 by the same process (step S170) every time the symbol combination game is performed. Therefore, even if a deviation occurs between the transition number value flag (transition number value) indicated by the transition number value command and the transition number value flag (transition number value) stored in the overall RAM 35c, the transition number value command There is no need to use a special program for output.

  In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.

  In the above embodiment, in order to delete the icon 18a, not only that a power-on command is input (step T10: Y), but also that the input power-on command is a power-on command for power recovery (Step T20: Y) was also necessary. However, the icon 18a may be deleted as long as the power-on command is input regardless of whether the power-on command is for power recovery. In this way, the contents of the power-on process program for executing the power-on process (see FIG. 10) and the set-count value changing process program for executing the set-number value changing process (see FIG. 11). Can be simplified. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden on the overall control CPU 35a when these programs are executed.

  -The icon 18a of the said embodiment was erase | eliminated with the update of a setting frequency value. However, the icon 18a may be added as the set number value is updated.

  -After updating the set number value flag (set number value) stored in the overall RAM 35c, the overall control CPU 35a of the above embodiment determines whether or not the effective operation time has expired (step T130). Then, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor 15a has been operated (step T170). However, the overall control CPU 35a may determine whether or not the effective operation time has expired after determining whether or not the touch sensor 15a has been operated. That is, the process in step T170 may be performed before the process in step T130.

  In the above embodiment, the touch sensor 15 a is provided on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 15. However, the touch sensor 15a may be provided in another place such as the back side of the ashtray 24 or the operation handle 20.

  Next, the technical ideas grasped by the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the number of times display always appears on a display screen of the setting content display means.

  (2) In Claim 2, the setting content display means is an existing liquid crystal symbol display device provided in the game board, and the number of times display is displayed on a display screen of the liquid crystal symbol display device, It is an icon indicating an initial value as an update start condition of the set number value, and the icon is erased as the set number value stored in the set number value storage means is updated. To play.

  (3) In Claim 5, the said operation part is a touch sensor provided in the upper surface of the upper ball tray, The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  (4) In any one of claims 1 to 5, the set number-of-times value is the number of times of transition from a high-reliability notice effect with high reliability as a big hit to a high-reliability reach production with high reliability as a big hit. A game machine that is an update start value that serves as an update start condition for a transition number value indicating

  (5) In any one of claims 1 to 5, the sub-control means is connected to the main control means, and the set number-of-times value storage means, the effect control means, the command input determination means, and the operation time. A control unit having a function as a setting unit, the operation determination unit and the set number of times value update unit; a storage unit connected to the control unit and storing information output from the control unit; A gaming machine comprising: display control means for controlling the effect execution means based on the information stored in the storage means.

  (6) Main control means for outputting a control command for controlling the entire gaming machine, sub-control means for performing control for causing the effect execution means to execute a game effect based on the control command, and development of the game effect. A gaming machine comprising: a notice control unit that performs control to cause the effect execution unit to execute a plurality of types of notice effects to be suggested; and when the predetermined number of times related to the notice effect is changed in the sub-control means. An operating means to be operated is connected, and the sub-control means plays a setting based on the set number value storage means for storing the set number value value and the set number value value stored in the set number value storage means. A command for determining whether or not a power-on command output from the main control unit after power-on has been input, Force determination means, an operation time setting means for setting an effective operation time of the operation means when the command input determination means determines that the power-on command is input, and whether or not the operation means has been operated. An operation determination means for determining whether the operation means has been operated by the operation determination means, an operation time end determination means for determining whether or not the effective operation time has ended, and the operation Setting time value updating means for updating the set number value stored in the set number value storage means when it is determined by the time end determination means that the effective operation time has not ended. A gaming machine.

The schematic front view which shows the pachinko machine in this invention. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. The block diagram for demonstrating the electrical structure of a main control board and a general control board. The fluctuation pattern distribution table in this embodiment. The notice effect selection table 1 in this embodiment. The notice effect selection table 2 in this embodiment. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the icon displayed based on a setting frequency value. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the icon displayed based on the frequency | count of transfer. The flowchart which shows the main process performed in main CPU of a main control board. The flowchart which shows the process at the time of power activation performed by the comprehensive control CPU of a general control board. The flowchart which shows the setting frequency value change process performed in the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board. The flowchart which shows the process during symbol change performed by the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board. The flowchart which shows the process during symbol change performed by the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board. The flowchart which shows the process during symbol change performed by the comprehensive control CPU of a comprehensive control board.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 15a as game machine ... Touch sensor 16 as operation means and operation part ... Top lamp 17 as effect execution means ... Speaker 18 as effect execution means ... Liquid crystal type as effect execution means and setting contents display means Symbol display device 18a... Icon 31 as number of times display... Main control board 31a as main control means.
31c ... Main RAM as backup storage means
32 ... Display control means 35 as sub-control means ... Overall control board 35a as sub-control means ... Notice control means, effect control means, command input determination means, operation time setting means, operation time end determination means, operation determination means, Centralized control CPU as setting number value update means, power recovery command input determination means, threshold value determination means, and initial value update means
35c: General RAM as a set count value storage means

Claims (5)

Main control means for outputting a control command for controlling the entire gaming machine, sub-control means for controlling the execution of the game effect based on the control command, and a plurality of suggesting the development of the game effect A gaming machine comprising a notice control means for performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute a kind of notice effect;
The sub-control means is connected to an operation means that is operated when changing a predetermined set number of times value related to the notice effect.
The sub-control means includes
A set number value storage means for storing the set number value;
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute an effect based on the set number of times value stored in the set number of times value storage means;
Command input determination means for determining whether or not a power-on command output from the main control means is input after power-on;
An operation time setting means for setting an effective operation time of the operation means when it is determined by the command input determination means that the power-on command is input;
Operation time end determination means for determining whether or not the effective operation time has ended; and
An operation determination means for determining whether or not the operation means has been operated when it is determined by the operation time end determination means that the effective operation time has not ended;
And a set count value updating means for updating the set count value stored in the set count value storage means when it is determined that the operation means is operated by the operation determining means. Machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising setting content display means for displaying a number of times related to the set number of times stored in the set number of times value storage means during the effective operation time. The main control means includes
Backup storage means for storing control information when the power supplied to the gaming machine is shut off;
Control information storage determining means for determining whether or not the control information is stored in the backup storage means;
When the control information storage determining means determines that the control information is stored, it outputs a power-on command for power recovery, and the control information storage determining means does not store the control information A power-on command output means for outputting a power-on command for initial setting when determined,
The sub-control unit determines whether the power-on command is a power-on command for power recovery when the command input determination unit determines that the power-on command is input. Command input judging means,
The operation time setting means sets the effective operation time of the operating means when the power-on command is determined to be a power-on command for power recovery by the power recovery command input determining means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above. The set number-of-times value updating means includes
Sequentially adding or subtracting the set number of times within a range from an initial value as an update start condition to a threshold as an update end condition;
Threshold determination means for determining whether or not the set number of times value is a threshold;
4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an initial value updating unit that returns the set number of times value to the initial value when the threshold number determining unit determines that the set number of times value is a threshold value. 5. The gaming machine according to item 1.   The operation means is arranged on the machine surface side, and also serves as an existing operation section that can be operated by a player during a game, and the operation section functions as the operation means within the effective operation time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

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