JP2012200335A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine configured to execute a performance and a notification by appropriate settings.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 100 includes: a setting operation part 136 allowing a user to set a part of a performance; and a storage means for storing the settings set by the setting operation part 136. The Pachinko machine 100 enters a player setting mode menu in which the player can set a part of the performance, when the player depresses any button in the setting operation section 136 when a special symbol variable game is not in operation. The settings set by the player is to be changed into a game parlor side setting value that is a specific settings, when predetermined conditions are met.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a game stand that allows a player to set a part of an effect is known.

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game stand, the player can set a part of the production, but there is a problem that the production and notification may not be performed depending on the appropriate setting contents.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of producing and informing with appropriate setting contents.

  The above object is based on start information deriving means for deriving start information, start information acquiring means for acquiring the start information, and start information acquired by the start information acquiring means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The success / failure determining means for performing the determination of success / failure, the effecting means for performing a predetermined effect according to the result of the determination of correctness / failure of the success / failure determining means, the player setting means for allowing the player to set the setting related to the effect of the effecting means, Storage means for storing the setting content set by the player setting means, and the setting content set in the storage means is changed to a specific setting content based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is achieved by a game stand.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to produce and inform with appropriate setting contents.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of the setting operation part 136 provided in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention from the back side. It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of the volume switch 188 provided in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part of pachinko machine 100 by a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display pattern in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows an example of the stop display design of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration design, ( (c) is a figure which shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process, (b) Shows the flow of the first sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, (c) shows the flow of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, and (d) shows the flow of the image control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the game setting mode control process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part 500 of the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) Shows the flow of the second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure which shows an example of the image transition displayed on the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. In the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a table which shows an example of the correspondence of the setting sound volume on the game store side and the setting sound volume of the player. In the pachinko machine 100 by the 1st Embodiment of this invention, it is a table which shows an example of the correspondence of the setting sound volume of a game store side, a player's setting sound volume, and an actual setting level. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the slot machine 1100 by 2nd Embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side).

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as the slot machine 1100) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so as to be inside thereof. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member that is attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The door 108 with a ball storage tray includes an upper plate 126 that can store a plurality of game balls (hereinafter may be simply referred to as “balls”) and is provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player A ball launching handle 134 for launching into the game area 124 of the game 200, a setting operation unit 136 (to be described later) for setting a game (for example, sound setting and display setting) by the player's operation, and a game shop. A ball lending operation button 140 for giving a ball lending instruction to the card unit (CR unit), a return operation button 142 for instructing the card unit to return a player's balance, a player's balance and a card unit A ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the state. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an external configuration of the setting operation unit 136. The setting operation unit 136 of the present example is a push button type switch that can be pressed by the player, and includes a confirm (OK) button 700, an upper button 702 located above the confirm button 700, and a button below the confirm button 700. A lower button 704 that is positioned, a right button 706 that is positioned to the right of the confirm button 700, a left button 708 that is positioned to the left of the confirm button 700, and a cancel (clear) button that is positioned further to the right of the right button 706 710. The setting operation unit 136 includes an operation unit sensor 426 (not shown) that detects pressing of each button 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, and 710. The setting operation unit 136 of this example has a unit structure in which each button 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, 710 and an operation unit sensor are integrated. At least one of the buttons 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, and 710 of the setting operation unit 136 functions as a chance button that changes the effect mode of various effect devices 206 (see FIG. 5) by the player's operation. You may come to do.

  FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is formed at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 for guiding a ball that has passed through the communicating hole and dropped to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface is provided.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is displayed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout controller 600 (not shown in FIG. 3). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the drawing, the main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control unit 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and the production based on the processing information generated by the main control unit 300. The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs the control process, and the first control process related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. The second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500, and the payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls are configured, and the error is canceled by the operation of the game store clerk. A payout board case 172 that houses a payout board 170 having an error release switch 168, and a launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of a game ball are configured. A launch board case 176 for housing the launch board 174, a power control unit 660 for supplying power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 for turning the power on and off by the operation of a game shop clerk and being operated when the power is turned on. Accordingly, a power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs an RWM clear signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit. And are arranged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a volume switch 188 is attached to the end of the first sub-board 160. The volume switch 188 is used when changing the game store side set volume of the pachinko machine 100. The volume switch 188 is directly mounted on the substrate of the first sub-board 160 and is located outside the first sub-board case 162 at the upper right of the first sub-board 160. Since the volume switch 188 is exposed to the outside of the first sub-board case 162, the game shop clerk can easily operate the switch. Further, since the volume switch 188 is disposed at a position where the player cannot operate, it may be possible to prevent the player from operating it by mistake.

  FIG. 4 shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the volume switch 188 shown in FIG. The volume switch 188 has a switching knob 188a that can move, for example, in the vertical direction when the pachinko machine 100 is installed on the game island. The upper surface of the first sub-board 160 is covered with a flat shield member, and an opening 800 is opened at a predetermined position of the flat shield member. From the opening 800, a knob head of a switching knob 188a formed of an insulating member protrudes. The volume switch 188 has a 3-notch switching contact so that the game store-side set volume can be set in three levels (for example, large, medium, and small). The opening 800 has an opening area that is wide enough to allow the switching knob 188a to move so that all three notches can be switched. When the pachinko machine 100 is installed on the game island, the opening area of the opening 800 is divided into an upper opening area 800a, a middle opening area 800b, and a lower opening area 800c from vertically above. When a game store clerk pinches the knob head of the switching knob 188a with his / her finger and moves it within the opening area to position the switching knob 188a in the upper opening area 800a, for example, the game shop side set volume is set to “high”. When the switching knob 188a is set in the middle opening area 800b, for example, the game store side set sound volume is set to “medium”, and when the switching knob 188a is positioned in the lower opening area 800c, for example, a gaming shop The side setting volume is set to “Small”. Further, the volume switch 188 includes a volume sensor 450 (not shown) that detects switching of the notch of the switching knob 188a. Note that a rotary switch that can be rotated by a game shop clerk may be used as a volume switch in order to continuously change and set the game shop side set volume of the pachinko machine 100.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially at the center, and around the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the normal symbol display device 210, and the first symbol display device 210. A special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, a normal symbol holding lamp 216, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in the present embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in the present embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games that are on hold (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, up to a predetermined number (for example, two) of general-purpose variable games. It is possible to hold. The special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the special figure variable games are predetermined. It is possible to hold up to a number (for example, 4). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances such as a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are provided on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, among the game balls, a ball to be paid out to the player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to the player may be referred to as a “lending ball”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 124. In the present embodiment, the game board 200 includes One is arranged on the left side. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls as prize balls to the upper plate 126. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew). In the present embodiment, only one special opening 2 is provided directly below the special figure 1 starting port 230. The special figure 2 starting port 232 is provided with a pair of blade members 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade members 232a are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special symbol display device stops and displays the big hit symbol when the special symbol variable game is won. In this case, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, The outer rod 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Special Figure 1 Start Port 230, Special Figure 2 Start Port 232) Wins the Out Port 240 without winning any of the winning ports or start ports, or just passing through the normal start port 228 To do.

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a front stage 244 are disposed in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is disposed in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter may be referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the front stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the front stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The front stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball carried by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball is in the center of the front stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry to 230.

  In this embodiment, the production movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b that imitate the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and includes an upper arm motor (not shown) that rotates the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at the position of the elbow is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 that performs control, the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and the main control unit 300 according to the command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 performs the game ball launch control, and the power supply control unit 660 controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. .

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a time And a counter timer 312 for measuring the number of times and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in the program processing. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including an open sensor and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result and a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; Drive circuit 324 for controlling the display of the special symbol display device 212 or the special symbol 2 display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, for example, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a special figure 1 retention lamp 218, a special figure 2 retention lamp 220, and a high-accuracy medium lamp 222) And the like, and a variety of solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the special figure 2 starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. And a driving circuit 334 for connecting the same.

  When the sphere detection sensor 320 detects that a sphere is won at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is lower than a predetermined value (9 V in this example), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. Communication with the 1 sub control part 400 and the payout control part 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is provided with a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC (S-ROM) 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and drive control for the shielding device 246. , A shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, and an operation that detects the pressing of each button 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, 710 of the setting operation unit 136. Sensor 426, volume sensor 450 that detects the switching of notch of switching knob 188 a of volume switch 188, and sensor that outputs detection signals from shielding device sensor 430, operation unit sensor 426, and volume sensor 450 to basic circuit 402 Based on the signal from the circuit 428 and the CPU 404, it is stored in the ROM 406. It is connected to the VDP (Video Display Processor) 434 for displaying an image on the image data and the like read out by using the work area of VRAM436 generates display image decorative symbol display device 208, a.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. ing. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like. doing. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The basic circuit 502 is provided with a ROM 506 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like are stored.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and wins or rents a ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed. Further, the payout control unit 600 communicates with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to the unit 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed using FIGS. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. Fig.7 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 starts. After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol fluctuation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, the stop symbol mode of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed after the "fluctuation display of special figure 1 or 2" is started. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. The symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 7 (a) shows five types of special illustrations of “special drawing A” to “special drawing E” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 7A, a white portion in the drawing indicates a segment location where the light is turned off, and a black portion indicates a location where the segment is turned on. “Special figure A” is a symbol (big hit symbol 1) that is stopped and displayed in the case of 15 rounds (15R) big hit (with certain change, with electric support), and “Special figure B” is a 15R big hit (100 times electric support) In this case, the symbol is a stop display (big hit symbol 2). In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lots of hardware random numbers, and special figures are determined by lots of software random numbers. Here, “with probability change” means that after the big hit game is over, the game shifts to a state where the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure variable game is high. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after “Special Figure A” and “Special Figure B” are stopped and displayed, both shift to the time-saving state (electric support state). Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A” is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B” is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that have a relatively high degree of advantage over the player.

  The “special symbol C” is a symbol that is stopped and displayed in the case of a loss (the loss symbol 1), and is a symbol that has a relatively small advantage for the player. “Special figure D” is a symbol (hit symbol 3) that is stopped and displayed in the case of 2R big hit (with probability change, no electric support), and is in a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure E" is a symbol that is stopped and displayed in the case of a small hit (small hit symbol 1), and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state.

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Figure A” and “Special Figure B” are prepared as 15R big hit symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 2R big hit symbols.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... → “decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  For example, when the 15R jackpot of “special drawing B” is notified, the decorative symbol combination 1 (for example, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration”) in which three identical even decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 2 ”or“ decoration 4—decoration 4—decoration 4 ”). Further, for example, when the 15R jackpot of “special drawing A” is notified, the decorative pattern combination 2 (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration” in which three of the same odd number of ornamental patterns are arranged. 7-decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when notifying "Special Figure C", 2R Big Hit of "Special Figure D", and Small Bonus of "Special Figure E", the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 7B are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Stops symbol combinations other than.

  FIG.7 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 7C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 8 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  First, in step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Enable operation, set initial values, etc. In this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 following step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. When it is less than (9 V in this example), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step returns. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) of the RAM 308 is added to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0. Thus, the checksum is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. In addition, a transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off. In the command setting transmission process (step S233) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, which will be described later, the first sub control unit 400. Sent to.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and, like the power recovery command, the command setting transmission process (in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300) ( In step S233), the data is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update process, three initial value generations for generating the initial values of the three random number counters for generating the normal winning random number value, the special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 2 random value respectively. The random number counter for use and the two random number counters for generating each of the random number value for determining the usual figure variation time and the random value for determining the special figure fluctuation time are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as the random number value for determining the normal time variation is 0 to 100, the value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the random value for determining the normal time variation time provided in the RAM 308 and acquired. Then, 1 is added to the obtained value and stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in a basic random number initial value update process (step S207) described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this example, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. At a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 following step S201, the WDT 314 is periodically updated so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this example) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). Therefore (in this example, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed in step S205. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection and noise of the sphere detection sensor, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is pre-determined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal present, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the special figure 1 starting port 230, and the special figure 2 starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. It is determined that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before, no previous detection signal, no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 subsequent to step S205, a basic random number initial value update process is performed, and in the next step S209, a basic random number update process is performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. Three random number counters for generating one random value and one special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired, and the random number counter storage area Set to.

  For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-mentioned initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating a normal winning random value has made one round next, in addition to setting the random number counter for generating a winning random value Keep it. In addition to the initial value storage area described above for determining that the random number counter for generating a random number for generating a regular figure has made one round next, a random number counter for generating a special figure 1 random value and a special figure 2 random value The RAM 308 is provided with an initial value storage area for determining that each of the generation random number counters has made one round. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the special figure 1 random value and the counter for acquiring the special figure 2 random value are provided separately, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  When the special figure 1 starting port 230 is won and the corresponding special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the special figure 1 starting port 230 of the random number generation circuit (hard random number circuit) 318 A special figure 1 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on a value stored in a corresponding built-in counter value storage register is acquired, and a special figure is generated from a special figure 1 random number generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. One random value is acquired and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 1 winning random number values and the special figure 1 random number values in the special figure 1 random value storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 1 reservation number stored in the special figure 1 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number and the special figure 1 random value having the highest holding order (first) is deleted. At the same time, processing is performed so that the data holding order of the remaining special figure 1 winning random number value and special figure 1 random value group is incremented by one. Also, each time the special figure 1 holding number increases, a new special figure 1 is added to the next holding order of the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random value having the lowest (last) holding order. The data of a set of winning random numbers and special figure 1 random values is written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a built-in counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 of the random number generation circuit 318 The special figure 2 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the value storage register is acquired, and the special figure 2 random number value is acquired from the special figure 2 random value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. Then, they are stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 2 winning random number values and the special figure 2 random number values in the special figure 2 random number storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 2 reservation number stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 hold number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 2 random value with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remainder The special ranking 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value set data are processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 hold number increases by one, a special special figure 2 winning random number value is added to the next holding rank of the data of the special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value group having the lowest holding order. And special figure 2 random value set data is written.

  If a win is received at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding general figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Are stored in the corresponding ordinary random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the general state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off to control the display mode, and the normal-map hit flag is off, the general-purpose display is displayed so that the display mode of the off symbol is displayed. The 7 segment LED constituting the device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the universal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (general symbol A shown in FIG. 7C) or the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 7C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 500 ms), A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing driving, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out of place, the usual figure flag is turned off. In the case where the usual figure hit flag is off, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the normal map is not in operation), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. When a hit determination is made and the winning combination is made, a common winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. In the case of unsuccessful election, the flag per common map is set to OFF. In addition, regardless of the result of the hit determination, the value of the random number counter for generating the random time value for determining the normal fluctuation time described above is acquired as the random value for determining the normal fluctuation time, and the acquired normal fluctuation time is determined. Based on the random number value, one time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 210 is selected from a plurality of variable times, and this variable display time is set as a normal map variable display time in the RAM 308. Store in the variable time storage area. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the general figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending general figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In this special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on and off. Repeatedly turn on / off drive control. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a small hit flag, a loss flag, a special figure probability fluctuation flag, and a normal figure probability fluctuation flag. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R jackpot flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 7A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is off. Is special figure B, special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on when special flag is off, special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, special figure D, small hit flag is off when general figure probability fluctuation flag is off When turned on, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure E is turned on, and the special figure 2 is stopped in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set the settings to represent . By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs fixed display of any one of the special figures A to E.

  Thereafter, in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms), information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not, turn off the time flag. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the setting of the RAM 308 is set. In order to set a special figure 2 in operation in the area and wait for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. In addition, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is provided. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that is started at the timing when the opening / closing control of the door member 234a is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in the present embodiment), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, in order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed, the effect is displayed in the storage area of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Information indicating the waiting period is set. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the hour / hour number (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and provided in the RAM 308. Turn on the short time flag. Note that if the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the number of time reductions is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned on.

  The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, the normal figure high probability state (normal figure certain change) is established. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than in the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The state in which any one of these ordinary figure change, universal figure change, and electric Chu extension is set is referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of order, the out-of-game flag is turned on. When this miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). (Step S231). In the special figure 2 related lottery process, the special games of FIG. 1 and 2 are not performed, the state of the special figures 1 and 2 is not operating, and the number of the special figure 2 variable games held is It is executed using the first special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area, with the start condition being 1 or more. In the special figure 1 related lottery process, the variable games of the special figures 1 and 2 are not performed, the states of the special figures 1 and 2 are both inactive, and the number of the special figure 1 variable games held is It is executed using the first special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random number value in the special figure 1 random value storage area with a start condition being 1 or more.

  Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games is 1 or more, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. In addition, the notification of the result of the special symbol variable game success / failure determination by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special symbol 2 starting port 232 is notified. Priority is given to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230.

  In the above explanation, the special figure 2 variable game is started with priority over the special figure 1 variable game, and the special figure 2 priority change is prioritized over the special figure 1 hold. However, there is a variation in the starting order winning order in which the special figure variable game related to the holding of each of FIG. 1 and FIG. May be.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command, etc. Bits 0 to 10 are configured with command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start (rotation start) command, the command data includes 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, outlier flag, hourly flag, special figure probability variation flag value, special figure. In the case of a symbol change stop (rotation stop) command including information indicating the timer number selected in the related lottery process, a 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, loss flag, hourly flag, special figure probability Including the value of the variation flag, including the value of the special figure probability variation flag in the case of the winning effect start command and the end effect start command, and in the case of the big hit round number designation command, Value, number of big hit rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, loss flag, special figure probability variation flag value, special figure related lottery process stored in the RAM 308 as command data Also, information indicating the timer number selected in the special figure 2 related lottery process, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the values of the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, miss flag, special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data.

  In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating.

  In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a bottom pan full error is monitored. . When a front frame door opening error or a lower pan full error is detected, device information indicating whether there is a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error is included in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the drive circuits 324, 326, 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. First, in step S301 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S301, a player setting value set by a game setting mode menu described later may be changed to a specific value (for example, a game store side setting value).

  In step S303 following step S301, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. . In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307 following step S305, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309 after step S307, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed. For example, when a power recovery command is received from the main control unit 300, effect data is set based on information included in the power recovery command. In the power recovery command of this example, various information related to game control (for example, 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, loss flag, etc.) transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 immediately before power interruption. , Information indicating the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, and the like).

  In step S311 subsequent to step S309, image control processing is performed. In the image control process, if there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S313 following step S311, sound control processing is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S315 subsequent to step S313, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S317 following step S315, shutter control processing is performed. In the shutter control process, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S 309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S319 following step S317, information transmission processing is performed. In the information transmission process, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, a setting is made to output this control command.

  In step S321 following step S319, game setting mode control processing is performed. Details of the game setting mode control processing will be described later. Thereafter, the process returns to step S303.

  Although not shown in FIG. 10A, when at least one of the buttons 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, 710 (for example, all buttons) of the setting operation unit 136 functions as a chance button, Chance button control processing is performed in the first sub-control unit main processing (for example, between step S309 and step S311). In the chance button control process, when pressing of any of the buttons 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, and 710 is detected at the chance button effect, the effect data updated in step S309 is displayed according to the press of the chance button. Process to change to data.

  FIG. 10B is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit command reception interrupt process (strobe interrupt process) executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 10C is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 of the first sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 subsequent to step S501, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in the information transmission process (step S319) of the first sub-control unit main process, and other processing random number update processing Etc.

  FIG. 10D is a flowchart showing the flow of the image control process in step S311 of the first sub control unit main process. In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603 following step S601, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. Wait for the input signal to be input.

  In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, the CPU 404 forms the display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601. , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607 following step S605, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S609 following step S607, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input.

  In step S611, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the game setting mode control process in step S321 of the first sub control unit main process. First, in step S701 of the game setting mode control process, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a game setting mode menu calling condition is satisfied. When any of the buttons 700 to 710 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed during a specific state (for example, when the special figure variable game is not in operation) (detection of pressing any of the buttons 700 to 710 during the specific state) When the game setting mode menu calling condition is satisfied, it is determined that the game setting mode menu calling condition is not satisfied. If it is determined that the game setting mode menu calling condition is satisfied, the game setting mode menu image (see FIG. 13A) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. The process proceeds to step S703. As will be described later, in the game setting mode menu image of this example, when the player operates the setting operation unit 136, any of the transition to the sound setting mode, the transition to the display setting mode, and the end of the gaming setting mode is performed. Can be selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S701 that the game setting mode menu calling condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S721.

  In step S703, it is determined whether a sound setting mode has been selected. If the sound setting mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S705. If the sound setting mode is not selected, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S705, the process proceeds to the sound setting mode, and a process for displaying a sound setting image (see FIG. 13B) in the effect display area 208d is performed. In the sound setting mode, the player operates the setting operation unit 136 and performs, for example, a volume increasing / decreasing operation, a cursor moving operation, and a confirming operation, whereby the volume (for example, the loudness related to the effect output from the speaker 120) ) Can be set. The sound setting data in the middle of setting before the confirmation operation is stored in a storage area different from the sound setting data storage area in the RAM 408 as pre-setting sound setting data different from the currently set sound setting data.

  In step S707 following step S705, it is determined whether or not a confirming operation has been performed by the player. For example, when it is detected that the confirm button 700 is pressed while “OK” in the sound setting image is selected, it is determined that the confirm operation has been performed. Further, for example, it may be determined that the confirming operation has been performed also when pressing of the confirm button 700 is detected in a state where anything other than “cancel” is selected in the sound setting image. If it is determined that the confirming operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S709. Otherwise, the process waits for the confirming operation to be performed. In this example, when it is determined in step S707 that the cancel operation has been performed by the player, the sound setting mode is shifted to the normal mode, and the normal design display (see FIG. 13F) is performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. ). For example, when the pressing of the cancel button 710 is detected, or when the pressing of the confirm button 700 is detected in a state where “cancel” in the sound setting image is selected, it is determined that the cancel operation has been performed.

  In step S709, the pre-setting sound setting data stored in the storage area of the RAM 408 is stored in the sound setting data storage area as new sound setting data. Thereby, the sound setting data set in the sound setting mode is reflected as the sound setting data of the first sub-control unit 400. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S719.

  In step S711, it is determined whether or not the display setting mode is selected by the player's operation. If the display setting mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S713. If the display setting mode is not selected, the process proceeds to step S719.

  In step S713, the display setting mode is entered, and a process of displaying the display setting image (see FIG. 13G) on the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed. In the display setting mode, the player operates the setting operation unit 136 to perform, for example, a cursor moving operation, a lamp luminance increasing / decreasing operation, a liquid crystal luminance increasing / decreasing operation, and a confirming operation, whereby the lamp luminance (for example, the gaming board lamp 532 is changed). Brightness, brightness of the game stand frame lamp 542), and liquid crystal brightness (for example, brightness of the decorative symbol device 208) can be set. Display setting data in the middle of setting before the confirmation operation is stored in a storage area different from the display setting data storage area in the RAM 408 as display setting data before setting different from the display setting data currently set.

  In step S715 following step S713, it is determined whether or not a confirming operation has been performed by the player. For example, when “OK” in the display setting image is selected and pressing of the confirm button 700 is detected, it is determined that the confirm operation has been performed. In addition, for example, it may be determined that the confirming operation has been performed also when the pressing of the confirm button 700 is detected in a state where “cancel” is selected in the display setting image. If it is determined that the confirming operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S717. Otherwise, the process waits for the confirming operation to be performed. In this example, if it is determined in step S715 that the cancel operation has been performed by the player, the display setting mode is shifted to the normal mode, and the normal design display is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 (see FIG. 13F). ). For example, when the pressing of the cancel button 710 is detected, and when the pressing of the confirm button 700 is detected in a state where “cancel” in the display setting image is selected, it is determined that the cancel operation has been performed.

  In step S717, the display content data before setting stored in the storage area of the RAM 408 is stored in the display setting data storage area as new display setting data. Thereby, the display setting data set in the display setting mode is reflected as the display setting data of the first sub-control unit 400. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S719.

  In step S719, it is determined whether or not a game setting mode end condition is satisfied. For example, the selection of “end” in the game setting mode menu image, the saving of sound setting data, the saving of display setting data, the winning at the starting port, and the bet button 1130 for a slot machine 1100 (see FIG. 16) described later. It is determined that the game setting mode end condition is satisfied when the user presses thru 1132 or inserts a medal, and otherwise determines that the game setting mode end condition is not satisfied. . When it is determined that the game setting mode end condition is satisfied, the game setting mode is ended and the mode is changed to the normal mode, and a normal effect display is performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. If it is determined that the game setting mode end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S721. If it is determined that the game setting mode end condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S703.

  In step S721, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not a player setting reset condition is satisfied. When the first sub-control unit 400 receives a power recovery command from the main control unit 300 (power interruption / power recovery), it is determined that the player setting reset condition is satisfied. Even if the first sub-control unit 400 does not receive the power recovery command, the next symbol variation output from the main control unit 300 is output by the first sub-control unit 400 after the special figure variation game is finished. When the command is not received within a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) (transition of demonstration effect), or the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is 1 to 0 When the time flag is set from ON to OFF and the value of the time flag is received by the first sub-control unit 400 (electric support end), it is determined that the player setting reset condition is satisfied. The demonstration effect transition is performed in the decorative symbol device 208 or the like when the special figure starting game 230 is not started for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) and the special figure variable game does not start. It means to shift to demonstration production. Then, at the end of the special figure variable game, information indicating a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the demonstration effect transition time management timer provided in the RAM 408 of the first sub-control unit 400. The demonstration production transition time management timer performs subtraction counting while the symbol variation start command is not received, and starts the demonstration production control at the timing when the value of the demonstration production transition time management timer changes from 1 to 0. Note that a demonstration effect transition time management timer may be provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, and when the demonstration effect transition is performed, an effect start command may be transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400. If it is determined that the player setting reset condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S723. In other cases, it is determined that the player setting reset condition is not satisfied, and the game setting mode control process is terminated.

  In step S723, the player setting value is changed to a specific value (for example, a game store side setting value). When it is determined that the player setting reset condition is satisfied, the pachinko machine 100 of this example and the slot machine 1100 described later use the player setting value set by the player through the game setting mode menu on the game store side. The setting value is changed.

  Thereby, there may be a case where production and notification can be performed with appropriate setting contents. In addition, since the player setting value is changed to the game store side setting value based on the establishment of the player setting reset condition, the player may be given a biased impression of the pachinko machine 100 or the slot machine 1100. In some cases, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player. In addition, there is a case where it is possible to save the trouble of changing the player setting value. Further, by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 100 or the like when the amusement store is opened, the setting contents of the plurality of pachinko machines 100 or the like can be simultaneously set to the set values on the amusement shop side, and the efficiency of the setting operation of the pachinko machine 100 or the like May be improved. Further, there may be a case where the impression of the pachinko machine 100 and the like after the player setting reset condition is satisfied can be set in accordance with the game store.

  Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. First, in step S801 in FIG. 12A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S801. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S803 following step S801, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S805. . In step S805, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S807 following step S805, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S809 following step S807, effect control processing is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S807, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S811 following step S809, lamp control processing is performed. For example, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S813 following step S811, a movable body control process is performed. For example, when there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516. Thereafter, the process returns to step S803.

  FIG. 12B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects a strobe signal from the first sub control unit 400. In step S901 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the first sub control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 12C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S1001, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S803 of the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 12A, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S803, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1003 following step S1001, an effect random number update process or the like is performed.

  Next, image transition displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 under the control of the first sub-control unit 400 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 13 shows an example of image transition of the decorative symbol display device 208 in the present embodiment. Here, in this example, it is assumed that the volume and each luminance are set to the game store side set values in the initial state. FIG. 13A shows a game setting mode that is displayed in the effect display area 208d that is enlarged to substantially the entire size of the decorative symbol display device 208 when the game setting mode menu calling condition is satisfied in step S701 of FIG. An example of a menu image is shown. In the game setting mode menu image, three buttons “sound setting mode”, “display setting mode”, and “end” are arranged in the vertical direction in this order from the top. For example, each button is displayed in a predetermined color (for example, white) in the non-selected state, and is displayed in a specific color (for example, gray) different from the predetermined color in the selected state (for example, the focus state). In this example, any one of the three buttons is always selected. For example, in the state immediately after the display of the game setting mode menu image (default), as shown in FIG. 13A, the “sound setting mode” button arranged at the top is in the selected state. The buttons in the selected state sequentially change, for example, when the upper button 702 or the lower button 704 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed. For example, when the lower button 704 is pressed once in the state shown in FIG. 13A, the “sound setting mode” button is deselected and the “display setting mode” button located below it is selected. Become. When the lower button 704 is pressed again in this state, the “display setting mode” button is deselected, and the “end” button located below it is selected. When the lower button 704 is pressed again in this state, the “Finish” button is deselected and the uppermost “Sound setting mode” button is selected. When the upper button 702 is pressed once in the state shown in FIG. 13A, the “sound setting mode” button is deselected and the lowermost “end” button is selected.

  In the game setting mode menu image, when the “sound setting mode” button is in the selected state, for example, when the confirmation button 700 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed, an affirmative determination is made in step S703 of FIG. Then, the display image of the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to the sound setting image shown in FIG. 13B (step S705).

  As shown in FIG. 13B, in the sound setting image, the mode name “sound setting mode” is displayed at the top, and the setting item “volume setting” is displayed at the lower left of the mode name. A volume scale 810 and a slider 810a that can be moved up and down on the volume scale 810 are displayed on the right, and a text message “Do you want to set with this content?” Is displayed below them, and in the lower left of the text message An “OK” button is displayed, and a “Cancel” button is displayed at the lower right of the text message. The slider 810a is located on the volume scale 810 corresponding to the current volume setting value. In the example shown in FIG. 13B, when “volume setting” is selected, when the upper button 702 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed, the slider 810a moves upward (in the direction of MAX) of the volume scale 810. When the volume setting value is increased and the down button 704 is pressed, the slider 810a moves downward (in the MIN direction) of the volume scale 810 and the volume setting value is decreased. When the confirmation button 700 is pressed, the “OK” button is selected. When the “OK” button is selected, when the right button 706 or the left button 708 is pressed, the “cancel” button is selected. When the “Cancel” button is selected, when the right button 706 or the left button 708 is pressed, the “OK” button is selected.

  As described above, in the sound setting image, the volume is set by moving the slider 810a up and down by pressing the up button 702 or the down button 704 (see FIG. 13C). When the OK button 700 is pressed while the “OK” button is selected, the sound setting data is stored in the RAM 408 as new sound setting data (step S709 in FIG. 11) and displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. The image transitions to a sound setting content confirmation image shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13D, in the sound setting content confirmation image, a text message “Setting content has been reflected” is displayed below the mode name “sound setting mode”. When the sound setting content confirmation image is displayed for a predetermined time, the game setting mode ends, and the display image on the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to an effect display image on which the decorative symbol variation stop display is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (e), in the effect display image transitioned after the sound setting, the decorative symbol display device 208 is substantially evenly divided into the left symbol decorative region 208a, the middle symbol decorative region 208b, and the right symbol decorative region 208c. In this example, the decorative symbol stop display or variable display (in this example, the symbol combination “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3”, which is the default display, is stopped) is displayed. Each game production is performed.

  On the other hand, in the game setting mode menu image shown in FIG. 13A, if the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “display setting mode” button is selected, an affirmative determination is made in step S711 in FIG. The mode shifts to the mode, and the display image of the decorative symbol display device 208 changes to the display setting image shown in FIG. 13G (step S713).

  As shown in FIG. 13G, in the display setting image, the mode name “display setting mode” is displayed at the top, and the setting item “lamp brightness setting” is displayed at the lower left of the mode name. A lamp brightness scale 820 and a slider 820a that can be moved up and down on the lamp brightness scale 820 are displayed on the right side, a setting item “liquid crystal brightness setting” is displayed on the right side, and the liquid crystal brightness is displayed on the right side. A scale 830 and a slider 830a that can be moved up and down on the LCD brightness scale 830 are displayed. A text message “Do you want to set with this content?” Is displayed below them, and “OK” is displayed in the lower left of the text message. "Button is displayed, and a" Cancel "button is displayed at the lower right of the text message. The slider 820a is located on the lamp brightness scale 820 corresponding to the current lamp brightness setting value, and the slider 830a is located on the liquid crystal brightness scale 830 corresponding to the current liquid crystal brightness setting value. In this example, immediately after the display setting image is displayed (default), “lamp brightness setting” is in a selected state. When the “lamp brightness setting” is selected, when the upper button 702 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed, the slider 820a moves upward (in the MAX direction) of the lamp brightness scale 820 and the lamp brightness setting value is increased. When the down button 704 is pressed, the slider 820a moves downward (in the MIN direction) of the lamp brightness scale 820a to decrease the lamp brightness setting value. When “Lamp brightness setting” is selected, “Liquid crystal brightness setting” is selected when the right button 706 and the left button 708 are pressed. In this state, when the right button 706 and the left button 708 are further pressed, “lamp brightness setting” is selected.

  In the display setting image shown in FIG. 13H, “LCD brightness setting” is in a selected state. When “LCD brightness setting” is selected, when the upper button 702 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed, the slider 830a moves upward (in the MAX direction) of the lamp brightness scale 830 and the liquid crystal brightness setting value is increased. When the down button 704 is pressed, the slider 830a moves downward (in the MIN direction) of the liquid crystal brightness scale 830a to reduce the liquid crystal brightness setting value.

  Regardless of whether the “lamp brightness setting” or the “liquid crystal brightness setting” is selected, the “OK button” is selected when the confirmation button 700 is pressed. When the “OK button” is selected, if the right button 706 and the left button 708 are further pressed, the “cancel” button is selected. When the “Cancel” button is selected, when the right button 706 or the left button 708 is pressed, the “OK” button is selected.

  As described above, in the display setting image, selection of “lamp luminance setting” and “liquid crystal luminance setting” by pressing the right button 706 or the left button 708, and the upper and lower sides of the slider 820a and the slider 830a by pressing the upper button 702 or the lower button 704 are performed. Each brightness is set by the movement (see FIG. 13H). When the OK button 700 is pressed while the “OK” button is selected, display setting setting data is stored as new display setting data in the RAM 408 (step S717 in FIG. 11), and the display of the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed. The image transitions to a display setting content confirmation image shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (i), in the display setting content confirmation image, a text message “setting content has been reflected” is displayed below the “display setting mode” which is the mode name. When the display setting content confirmation image is displayed for a predetermined time, the game setting mode ends, and the display image on the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to an effect display image on which the decorative symbol variation stop display is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (j), in the effect display image that has transitioned after setting the display setting data, as in FIG. 13 (e), the stop display or variation display of the decorative symbols (in this example, the symbol combination that is the default display) (Stop display of “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3”) is performed, and each effect display is performed at the set lamp luminance and liquid crystal luminance (in this example, the luminance of the decorative symbol device 208 is reduced). Is called.

  In the game setting mode menu image shown in FIG. 13A, if the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “end” button is in the selected state, it is determined in step S719 that the game setting mode end condition is satisfied, and the decoration is performed. A transition is made to an effect display image in which symbol change stop display is performed. As shown in FIG. 13 (f), in the effect display image that has transitioned before the sound setting data or the display setting data is set, for example, only the decorative symbol variation stop display is performed.

  Here, image display on the decorative symbol display device 208 is given priority to display of effects related to the game even in the game setting mode. For example, in the case of the pachinko machine 100, when there is a winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232 during the game setting mode (for example, when a symbol variation start command is received from the main control unit 300) ), The effect display image can be switched regardless of whether the sound and display settings are completed. Further, for example, in the case of a slot machine 1100 (see FIG. 16), which will be described later, when a press of the bet buttons 1130 to 1132 or insertion of a medal into the medal slot is detected during the game setting mode, a sound or display is displayed. Regardless of whether or not the setting is completed, the display is switched to the effect display image.

  In this way, in the game setting mode menu, the player can set the volume and brightness related to the game effects, etc., so that only the influence on the player's audiovisual can be changed while maintaining the contents of the effects to be expressed. There is a case. That is, in some cases, the player himself can make adjustments in order to produce an effect that is friendly to the player's eyes and ears.

  FIG. 14 is a table showing an example of the correspondence relationship between the game store side set volume set by the volume switch 188 and the player set volume set by the sound setting mode of the game setting mode menu. In the left column of the table, the game store side set sound volumes are classified in the order of “large, medium, small” from the top. As described above, when the switching knob 188a is positioned in the upper opening area 800a, the gaming shop side setting volume is set to “high”, and the switching knob 188a is positioned in the middle opening area 800b. As a result, the game store side set volume is set to “medium”, and when the switching knob 188a is positioned in the lower opening area 800c, the game store side set volume is set to “small” (see FIG. 4). In the middle row of the table, the game store side setting levels corresponding to the game store side set sound volumes “high, medium, small” are shown. In this example, for example, when the game store side set volume is “high”, the game store side set level is “10” (the maximum volume of the pachinko machine 100 in this example). Similarly, when the game store setting volume is “medium”, the game store setting level is “7”, and when the game store setting volume is “low”, the game store setting level is “7”. 4 ”.

  In the right column of the table, “player setting level possible range” is shown. When the game store setting sound volume is “high”, the sound volume can be set between the player setting levels “10 to 1”. When the game store side set volume is “medium”, the player can set the volume between the player setting levels “7-1”. When the game store side set volume is “low”, the player can set the volume between the player setting levels “4 to 1”. In this example, the game store side setting level is the maximum value of the setting level range that the player can actually set. The player setting level is set such that the setting level “0” that does not output sound from the speaker 120 cannot be set, but the setting level “0” may be set.

  Thus, the game store side set volume is characterized by setting the maximum value of the player setting level possible range. As a result, after the player setting reset condition is satisfied, the player only needs to set the direction to lower the set amount, so that the operability is improved and the set amount cannot be set higher than the maximum value. It may be possible not to adversely affect the players.

  FIG. 15 is a table showing an example of a correspondence relationship among the game store side set volume, the player set volume, and the actual set level. FIG. 15A shows the corresponding relationships before the player setting reset condition is satisfied, and FIG. 15B shows the corresponding relationships after the player setting reset condition is satisfied. The left column of both tables shows a volume switch 188 representing “store side setting (game store side setting volume)”, and the middle column of the table is a volume scale 810 representing “player setting (player setting volume)”. The slider 810a is shown, and the right column of the table shows a volume scale 840 representing the “actual setting level” and a slider 840a.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15A, since the switching knob 188a of the volume switch 188 is located in the middle opening area 800b, the game store setting volume is set to “medium”. In this case, the possible range of the player's setting level is “7-1” (see FIG. 14). If the player sets the set value to a substantially intermediate value between the maximum level “MAX” and the minimum level “MIN” in the sound setting mode described above, the actual setting level of the volume of the pachinko machine 100 is set to “4”. Is set. In this example, only the sound volume can be set for the game shop side, and the game shop side setting of the display setting is fixed at the maximum value. However, a game shop side switch for display setting may be provided. . Further, without providing the volume switch 188 or the display setting game store side switch, the game is performed by a specific operation of the game store clerk (for example, turning on the power while pressing any of the buttons 700 to 710 of the setting operation unit 136). You may make it transfer to the production setting menu for salesclerks.

  FIG. 15B shows a change in the correspondence between the game store side set volume and the player set volume after the player setting reset condition is satisfied when the volume shown in FIG. 15A is set. Show. After the player setting reset condition is established, the game store side set volume does not change and remains set to “medium”, but the player set volume is set to the setting level “MAX”. The actual setting level is set to the game shop side setting level “7” corresponding to “medium” of the game shop side setting volume. In addition, if the switching knob 188a of the volume switch 188 is positioned in the upper opening area 800a and the game store side volume setting is set to “large”, the game store setting after the player setting reset condition is satisfied. The volume is not changed and “large” remains set, but the player setting volume is set to the setting level “MAX”. The actual setting level is set to the amusement shop side setting level “10” corresponding to “large” of the amusement shop side setting volume. In addition, if the switching knob 188a of the volume switch 188 is located in the lower opening area 800c and the game store side volume setting is set to “small”, the game store setting after the player setting reset condition is satisfied. Although the volume does not change and “small” remains set, the player setting volume is set to the setting level “MAX”. The actual setting level is set to the game store side setting level “4” corresponding to “small” of the game store setting volume. In other words, the volume after the player setting reset condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14, is the game store side setting level “10, 7, 4” corresponding to each of “large, medium, small” of the game store setting volume. Is set to one of the following.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 of this example and the slot machine 1100 described later change the player setting value to the game store side setting value based on the fact that the player setting reset condition is satisfied. If the pachinko machine 100 or the like whose setting contents have been changed by the player has made a demonstration production transition which is one of the player setting reset conditions, the setting contents will be changed to the setting values on the game store side. The set value is larger than before the production transition. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 or the like that is in the demonstration production can stand out, and when the player leaves the toilet or at a meal, it becomes easy to understand that the player is away. When game balls are stored in the dollar box, it may be possible to prevent the player's game balls from being stolen by others.

  In addition, the player setting value is stored in a predetermined area of the storage area at the time of the demonstration production transition, and the current setting content that has become the game shop side setting value at the time of return from the demonstration production is set as the player setting at the time of the demonstration production transition. You may return to the value. As a result, the setting content returns to the game store side set value only during the demonstration production, so that the pachinko machine 100 and the like may be appealed to other players during the demonstration production. In some cases, it is possible to save the player from having to reset.

  Further, the maximum value of the player setting level possible range is set with the game store side set volume. Therefore, the player can set a value smaller than the game store side setting level using the game setting mode menu. In addition, since the player can set the setting value in a direction to decrease from the maximum value, when the pachinko machine 100 or the like that has been set by the player performs a power interruption and power recovery during the game shop operation, The set value after power recovery is larger than the set value before power interruption. As a result, if the unauthorized person forcibly powers off the pachinko machine 100 or the like to aim for the correct value, the volume and brightness after power restoration will increase and the game stand will stand out. In some cases, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game store clerk will find the fraudulent act. In addition, when the power of the pachinko machine 100 or the like is turned on at the start of the game shop operation, the sound volume and brightness setting values become the game shop side setting values. It may be easier for the store clerk to check.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a game table according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 1100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1100 viewed from the front side (player side).

  A slot machine 1100 shown in FIG. 16 includes a main body 1101 and a front door 1102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 1101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 1101. Three reels (left reel 1110, middle reel 1111, right reel 1112) having a plurality of types of symbols (not shown) arranged on the outer peripheral surface are housed inside the center of the main body 1101 and rotated inside the slot machine 1100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 1110 to 1112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 1110 to 1112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 1110 to 1112 are generally displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 1113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 1110 to 1112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 1110 to 1112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, the three reels 1110 to 1112 are provided inside the center of the slot machine 1100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited thereto.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 1113 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the reels 1110 to 1112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 1100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each reel 1110 to 1112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 1110 to 1112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 1120 is a lamp indicating a winning line 1114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines 1114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. When three lines are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. Note that the number of winning lines 1114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right The down line and the upper right line may be set as valid pay lines, or the same number of pay lines may be set as valid pay lines regardless of the number of bets.

  The notification lamp 1123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 1124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 1122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is unnecessary) when winning a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 1128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 1130 to 1132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 1100. In this embodiment, every time the bet button 1130 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted, two are inserted when the bet button 1131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 1132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 1132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 1129 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a specified number of medals are inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 1121 is turned on.

  The setting operation unit 1190 is for performing settings relating to the game (for example, sound settings and display settings) by the operation of the setter. As with the setting operation unit 136 shown in FIG. 2, the setting operation unit 1190 is a push button that can be pressed by the setter, and a confirmation button, an upper button located above the confirmation button, and a lower part of the confirmation button. A lower button positioned; a right button positioned to the right of the confirm button; a left button positioned to the left of the confirm button; and a cancel button positioned further to the right of the right button.

  The medal slot 1141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the insertion of medals can be performed electronically by using the bet buttons 1130 to 1132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 1141, and the insertion includes both. is there. The stored number display 1125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 1100. The game information display 1126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 1127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 1125, the game information display 1126, and the payout number display 1127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 1135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 1110 to 1112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 1141 or when the bet buttons 1130 to 1132 are operated and the start lever 1135 is operated, the reels 1110 to 1112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 1135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 1136 is provided with stop buttons 1137 to 1139. Stop buttons 1137 to 1139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 1110 to 1112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 1135, and are associated with the reels 1110 to 1112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 1137 to 1139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 1137 to 1139, and when the stop button 1137 to 1139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 1133 is a button for pressing and removing a medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The payment button 1134 is a button for adjusting the medals stored electronically in the slot machine 1100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 1155. Door key hole 1140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 1102 of slot machine 1100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 1136, a title panel 1162 for displaying a model name and pasting various types of certificate stamps is provided. At the lower part of the title panel 1162, a medal payout opening 1155, a medal tray 1161 and a sound hole 1180 are provided. The sound hole 1180 is a hole for outputting the sound of a bass speaker (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1100 to the outside.

  Side lamps 1144 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 1102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A rendering device 1160 is disposed above the front door 1102. This effect device 1160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 1163 including two right shutters 1163a and 1163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device (effect image display) disposed on the back side of the shutter 1163. Device) 1157. When the right shutter 1163a and the left shutter 1163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the effect image display device 1157, the display screen of the effect image display device 1157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 1100 (player side). It has a structure that appears. The effect image display device 1157 is not a liquid crystal display device, but may be a display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information, like the decorative symbol display device 208 of the first embodiment. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen may be used. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  A sound hole 1143 is provided in the upper portion of the rendering device 1160. The sound hole 1143 is a hole for outputting the sound of an upper speaker (not shown) provided in the slot machine 1100 to the outside.

  Although illustration of circuit blocks is omitted, the slot machine 1100 of the present embodiment has a control unit having the same configuration as the pachinko machine 100. That is, the control unit of the slot machine 1100 has at least a main control unit that controls the central part of the game, and a first sub-control unit that mainly controls the production according to the command transmitted by the main control unit. ing. The first sub-control unit of the slot machine 1100 executes the game setting mode control process shown in FIG. 11, and the effect image display device 1157 controls the display image as shown in FIG. 13 under the control of the first sub-control unit. A transition is made. Thereby, also in the slot machine 1100, settings relating to the game can be performed by the player operating the setting operation unit 1190.

  Also in the slot machine 1100 of the present embodiment, the setting contents related to the game by the player change the player setting value to the game store side setting value when it is determined that the player setting reset condition is satisfied.

  As described above, the gaming machine (the pachinko machine 100 or the slot machine 1100) according to the above embodiment wins a prize at the predetermined start condition (for example, the special figure 1 start opening 230 and the special figure 2 start opening 232). If the start lever 1135 is operated), start information (for example, a set of special figure 1 winning random value and special figure 1 random value, a special figure 2 winning random value and a special figure 2 random value) Starting information deriving means for deriving (for example, winning sensors of various sensors 320, sensor circuit 322, random number generation circuit 318, CPU 304, random number counter for generating random number value and random number counter for generating random number value in RAM 308) Etc., winning reception processing (step S217), and starting information acquisition means for acquiring the starting information (for example, special figure 2 related lottery processing (step S229), 1-related lottery process (step S231)), and a go / no-go determination means (for example, special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), special figure 1 related lottery) for determining whether or not it is correct based on the start information acquired by the start information acquisition means. Process (step S231)) and effect means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, the second sub-function) for performing a predetermined effect (for example, an effect related to the special figure variable game) according to the result of the determination of the success / failure by the determination unit. Control unit 500), player setting means (for example, setting operation unit 136, game setting mode menu) in which the player can set the settings related to the effects of the effect means, and the setting contents set by the player setting means And a storage unit (e.g., RAM 408) for storing the game, and based on the fact that a predetermined condition (e.g., player setting reset condition) is established, Setting contents set in 憶 means (e.g., a player setting value) specific settings (for example, the game arcade setting value) and changes to.

  In addition, the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100 or slot machine 1100) according to the above embodiment starts when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied (for example, when a special figure 1 starting port 230 or a special figure 2 starting port 232 is won). Starting information for deriving starting information (for example, a pair of special figure 1 winning random value and special figure 1 random value, a special figure 2 winning random value and a special figure 2 random value) when the lever 1135 is operated) Deriving means (for example, winning sensors of various sensors 320, sensor circuit 322, random value generation circuit 318, CPU 304, random number counter for generating special figure 1 random number and random number counter for generating special figure 2 random number counter in RAM 308, etc.) Processing (step S217)) and start information acquisition means for acquiring the start information (for example, special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), special figure 1 related lottery process) (Step S231)), and a go / no-go determination means (for example, special figure 2 related lottery process (Step S229), special figure 1 related lottery process (Step S231) that makes a determination of the validity based on the start information acquired by the start information acquisition means. )) And effect means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500) for performing a predetermined effect (for example, an effect relating to the special figure variable game) according to the result of the determination of the success / failure means. A player setting means (for example, a setting operation unit 136, a game setting mode menu) in which a player can set a setting related to the effect of the effect means, and a memory for storing the setting contents set by the player setting means Means (for example, RAM 408), and a predetermined condition (for example, player setting reset) after the predetermined effect according to the result of the success / failure determination is completed. Based on the condition) is satisfied, set set contents in the storage means (e.g., a particular setting the player setting value) (for example, and changes in the game arcade setting).

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the predetermined condition is that the predetermined predetermined time does not start after the predetermined effect ends and a predetermined time elapses (for example, demo It is characterized by production transition).

  According to these configurations, it may be possible to produce and notify with appropriate setting contents. In addition, since the setting contents are reset to the specific setting contents based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, it does not give the player the impression of a biased game stand, and prevents the player's interest from deteriorating. May be possible. In some cases, it is possible to save the trouble of resetting the setting contents set by the player.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the above embodiment has a game control means (for example, the main control unit 300) that starts game control based on the input of a predetermined activation signal (for example, power is turned on), An electric system abnormality signal output means (for example, a voltage monitoring circuit 338) for outputting an electric system abnormality signal (for example, a low voltage signal) indicating that there is an abnormality in the electric system for operating the game control means; When a system abnormality signal is output, a game control information storage unit (for example, a power interruption process (step S243)) that stores information relating to game control, and the activation signal is input after the electrical system abnormality signal is output Based on this, the control state at the time when the electric system abnormality signal is output is restored based on the game control information stored in the game control information storage means. Control state return means (for example, power recovery processing (step S111)), and the predetermined condition is that the activation signal is input after the electrical system abnormality signal is output (for example, power interruption) Including power recovery).

  According to this configuration, the setting contents of a plurality of gaming machines can be set to specific setting contents at the same time by turning on the power of the gaming machine when the game shop is opened, thereby improving the efficiency of the setting operation of the gaming machine. There are cases where it is possible.

  In addition, the game table according to the above embodiment includes a specific setting means (for example, a volume switch 188) that allows a game shop clerk to set the specific setting contents.

  According to this configuration, there may be a case where the impression of the game machine after the predetermined condition is satisfied can be set in accordance with the game shop.

  In the gaming table according to the above-described embodiment, the player setting means and the specific setting means set the size of at least one set amount (for example, volume, luminance) of the effect of the effect means. It is characterized by being.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to change only the influence on the player's sense while maintaining the contents of the performance to be expressed.

  In the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, the specific setting means sets the maximum value of the size that can be set by the player setting means.

  According to this configuration, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the player only has to set the direction in which the set amount is lowered, so that the operability is improved and the player cannot set the set amount in the direction to raise the maximum amount. It may be possible not to adversely affect the players.

  In the game table according to the above-described embodiment, the effecting means includes sound output means (for example, a speaker 120) that emits predetermined sound and light emitting means (for example, a game board lamp 532, game table) that emits predetermined light. A frame lamp 542) and display means (for example, a decorative symbol device 208) for performing a predetermined display. The player setting means and the specific setting means include a volume of the sound output means, and a light emitting means. Or at least one of the luminances of the display means is set.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to change only the influence on the player's audiovisual while maintaining the contents of the performance to be expressed. That is, in some cases, the player himself can make adjustments in order to produce an effect that is friendly to the player's eyes and ears.

  Further, the specific setting means of the gaming table according to the above embodiment is arranged at a position where the player cannot operate.

  According to this configuration, it may be possible to prevent a player from operating the specific setting unit by mistake.

  In addition, the setting contents of the game stand according to the above embodiment may be lightness and saturation in addition to volume and luminance.

  Further, the predetermined condition of the gaming machine according to the above embodiment may be at the end of the electric support in addition to the power interruption power recovery and the demonstration production transition.

  In addition, the game stand by the said embodiment changes a player setting value into a game store side setting value on the condition of demo production transition, for example. When the game machine that has been changed in setting contents by the player shifts to the demonstration production, the setting value becomes larger than that before the demonstration production transition because the game shop side setting value is changed.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to make the game stand in the demonstration production stand out, and it becomes easy to understand that the player is away when the player leaves the toilet or at a meal. When game balls are stored in a dollar box, it may be possible to prevent a player's game balls from being stolen by others.

  Note that the gaming table according to the above embodiment stores the player setting value in a predetermined area of the storage area at the time of transition to the demonstration production, and the current setting content that has become the game shop side setting value at the time of return from the demonstration production. May be returned to the player set value at the time of transition to the demonstration production.

  According to this configuration, since the set amount returns to the game store side set value only during the demonstration production, there is a case where the game machine can be appealed to other players during the demonstration production. In some cases, it is possible to save the player from having to reset.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment sets the maximum value of the set amount range that can be set by the player in the game store side setting. Therefore, the player can set a value smaller than the specific setting content using the player setting means. In addition, since the player can set the setting amount in the direction of decreasing from the maximum value, if the game table that was set by the player performs a power interruption / recovery while the game shop is operating, The set value after power recovery is larger than the previous set value.

  According to this configuration, if an unauthorized person forcibly tries to hit the winning value and forcibly powers off the power table, the volume and brightness after power recovery will increase and the game table will stand out. In some cases, it is possible to increase the possibility that a game clerk will detect an illegal act of the player. In addition, if the game machine is turned on at the start of business at the game store, the volume and brightness settings will be set at the game shop, so the game clerk will confirm that the game machine has been turned on. It may be easier.

  The embodiments described above can be implemented in combination with each other.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming table on which a player can set a part of an effect. However, in a conventional gaming table, when a player who set a part of the production ends the game, when another player plays a game on the gaming table set by the previous player, it is biased toward the other player. There was a problem of giving the impression of a playground. On the other hand, according to the above-described embodiment, it may be possible to produce / inform with appropriate setting contents.

  In the present invention, a pachinko machine and a slot machine are given as examples of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, or the like.

100 pachinko machine 136 setting operation unit 188 volume switch 188a switching knob 208 decorative symbol display devices 208a to 208c symbol display region 208d effect display region 300 main control units 304 and 404 CPU
306, 406 ROM
308, 408 RAM
400 First sub-control unit 500 Second sub-control unit 700 Confirm button 702 Up button 704 Down button 706 Right button 708 Left button 710 Cancel button 800 Openings 800a-800c Open areas 810, 820, 830, 840 Scales 810a, 820a, 830a, 840a slider 1100 slot machine

Claims (5)

Starting information deriving means for deriving starting information when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied;
Starting information acquisition means for acquiring the starting information;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to perform the determination based on the starting information acquired by the starting information acquisition unit;
Production means for performing a predetermined production according to the result of the judgment of the success / failure means;
A player setting means by which a player can set a setting related to the effect of the effect means;
Storage means for storing the setting content set by the player setting means,
A game machine characterized in that, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the setting content set in the storage means is changed to a specific setting content. The game table according to claim 1,
Game control means for starting game control based on the input of a predetermined activation signal;
An electrical system abnormality signal output means for outputting an electrical system abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the electrical system for operating the game control means;
Game control information storage means for storing information related to game control when the electrical system abnormality signal is output;
The game control stored in the game control information storage means in the control state when the electrical system abnormality signal is output based on the activation signal being input after the electrical system abnormality signal is output Control state return means for returning based on information about,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition includes that the start signal is input after the electrical system abnormality signal is output. In the game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
A game table comprising a specific setting means for allowing a game clerk to set the specific setting content. In the game stand of Claim 3,
The game table, wherein the player setting means and the specific setting means are for setting the magnitude of at least one set amount of the effect of the effect means. In the game stand according to claim 3 or 4,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific setting means sets a maximum value of the size that can be set by the player setting means.

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