JP2016083413A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a progress of a game from being blocked caused by the purpose of performing a presentation setting.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 displays a prescribed setting screen when a prescribed operation is performed with operation means 300, and performs a presentation setting that is based on a setting content in the setting screen according to a setting operation. If the prescribed operation is performed with the operation means when a game state of the game machine 1 is determined in an on-game state where a player is playing a game, the setting screen is not displayed, and after that when determined in an off-game state the setting screen is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that can set an effect mode in a gaming machine according to a switch state when power is turned on (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, there is one that can change the setting related to the effect during the game (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2010-184154 A JP 2008-264287 A

  In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the production mode can be changed only when the power is turned on, in order to change the production mode, it is necessary to turn off the power and turn on the power again and again. In order to improve the convenience of these production settings, it is conceivable that the production mode can be changed and set even during a game, as in Patent Document 2.

  However, there is a problem that if the effect setting can be performed even during the game in order to enhance the convenience of the effect setting, the progress of the game may be hindered due to the effect setting.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the progress of a game from being hindered in order to set an effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Operation means that can be operated (for example, the setting changeover switch 300, the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 in the modification),
Display means (for example, the CPU 86 executes the process of step Sn9 or step Sn10 in the setting changeover switch monitoring process) capable of displaying a predetermined setting screen (for example, the setting screen for the hall setting process or the setting adjustment screen in the modification). Part, or a part for performing the effect setting adjustment process of step Ss37 in the modification),
Effect setting means (for example, CPU 86 is capable of executing effect settings (for example, power saving function on / off setting, time information setting, volume and light amount setting in the modified example) when the setting screen is displayed) A part for executing the processing of step Sn24 to step Sn27 in the setting changeover switch monitoring process, and a part for executing step Sh12 and step Sh16 in the modification);
Non-game state in which the player is not playing (for example, in a state where a customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, not during a big hit game or a small hit game, and there is no pending memory and the change of the production pattern is executed Determination means (for example, a part where the CPU 86 executes the process of step Sn6 in the setting changeover switch monitoring process, or a part for determining whether or not the non-game state in the modified example). ,
With
The display means includes
The setting screen is displayed on the condition that the operation means is operated and the determination means determines that it is in a non-gaming state (for example, the CPU 86 designates a customer waiting demo in the process of step Sn6 in the setting changeover switch monitoring process). A portion for executing the processing of step Sn9 or step Sn10 when it is determined that the command reception flag is set (Yes), or a portion for displaying a setting adjustment screen when it is determined that the command receiving flag is not in operation in the modified example ),
When the operation means is operated but is not in a non-gaming state, the setting screen is displayed on the condition that the determination means subsequently determines that it is in a non-gaming state.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the setting screen is displayed in the non-gaming state, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered by displaying the setting screen for performing these effect settings.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The operation means is provided at a position where the player cannot operate (for example, the setting changeover switch 300 is an effect control arranged in the game island when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game island of the game hall. (It is arranged on the board 80 so as to face the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the setting can be prevented from being changed by the player.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The display means, when the setting screen is displayed (for example, when the setting screen display flag is set), and when the determination means determines that it is not in a non-game state (for example, the CPU 86 performs setting changeover switch monitoring processing) When the effect process flag is determined to be not 0 in the process of step Sn21 (No), the display of the setting screen is terminated (for example, the CPU 86 executes the process of step Sn31 to perform the hall shown in FIG. 26). To display the setting screen of the setting process for
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered by the display of the setting screen being continued.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
Production output devices (eg, speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b, decoration LEDs 25a, stage decoration LEDs 25b, sky lamp module 530, and left frame LEDs 28b that can output predetermined effect outputs (eg, audio output and light emission). Right frame LED 28c),
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production using the production output device as the game progresses (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 executes production control process processing);
With
The production setting means includes:
First setting means (for example, a part where a hall clerk sets the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 to any one of 0 to B) for setting the effect setting by the game arcade where the gaming machine is installed ,
Second setting means for setting the output level of the effect output to the output level received from the player (for example, the part where the CPU 86 executes the effect setting adjustment process);
Including
Backup means for holding the output level setting by the second setting means at the time of power interruption (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 executes power-off detection processing);
Return setting processing means for recovering the setting of the output level of the effect output output from the production output device by the setting by the second setting means held by the backup means at the time of return from power interruption (For example, the part where the CPU 86 executes the process of step Ss9 in the sub CPU main process),
Invalidating means for invalidating the setting by the second setting means by initialization (for example, the CPU 86 performs the processing of steps Sr4 and Sr5 in the setting invalidating process on the condition that the judging means has determined that it is in the non-game state Part to execute)
Is further provided.
According to this feature, it is not necessary for the player to set the output level again when returning from the power interruption, so that the complexity can be eliminated and the setting of the second setting means is initialized one by one. It can also be eliminated.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 3,
A time measuring means (for example, RTC 200) for measuring time information capable of specifying the time,
The invalidating means is a predetermined time of a non-business period from the end of the game hall to the start of the next day based on the time specified from the time information timed by the time measuring means (for example, set The setting by the second setting means is invalidated by initialization on the condition that the determination means determines that it is in the non-gaming state at a predetermined time after the closing of the hall in the invalidation step Sr3) (For example, the CPU 86 executes the process of step Sr5 in the setting invalidation process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the setting of the second setting means can be surely set to the initial setting at the start of business on the next day.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 3 or means 4, wherein
The second setting means is set on the condition that the player can set the output level by the first setting means (for example, the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channels 0 to 5). The output level is set.
According to this feature, since the game hall can set whether or not the output level by the player can be set, the convenience of operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to means 5,
The first setting means can set a maximum output level that can be set by the player using the second setting means,
The second setting means sets the output level within a range having the maximum value set by the first setting means as an upper limit (for example, the processing of step Sh9 to step Sh11 is executed in the effect setting adjustment processing). portion)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the output level exceeding the maximum value set by the game hall side can be prohibited from being set by the player, so it is inappropriate for the operation of the game hall by the output level exceeding these maximum values. It is possible to prevent the performance from being performed.

The gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to 6,
The production setting means includes:
The game in which the gaming machine is installed determines whether or not to change the operating state of the gaming machine from the normal operating state to a power saving state (power saving mode) in which power consumption is less than the normal operating state. Including a power-saving setting means (for example, a part where the hall clerk sets the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 to F) for the person in charge of the setting to set,
Power saving that shifts to the power saving state on condition that the power saving state is set by the power saving setting means (for example, the power saving mode is set to ON in the hall setting process) It is characterized by including a transition means (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 executes the power saving mode process).
According to this feature, the power consumption of the gaming machine can be reduced by setting the transition to the power saving state, and the transition to the power saving state can be set. Can be improved. The power saving transition means may be formed by a part of the first setting means.

It is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine which is a gaming machine of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example in the effect control board. It is a simplified diagram showing the arrangement of each circuit and members on the effect control board. It is a figure which shows a setting switch. It is a figure which shows the setting aspect in a setting switch. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sub CPU main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sub CPU timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern designation | designated command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power saving mode process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production | presentation setting adjustment processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting invalidation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting changeover switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting changeover switch monitoring process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of production | presentation setting value. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on an effect display apparatus in the setting process for halls. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on an effect display apparatus in an effect adjustment setting process. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of the pachinko game machine of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of the production control command in Example 2. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process in the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart showing a game ball detection process in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing in the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a power saving mode process according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the period of execution / non-execution of the count of the power saving counter in Example 2. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of effect setting adjustment processing according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of the customer waiting demonstration display in Example 2, and a power saving state.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In the following description, the front side (player side) in FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side (inward side) will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a front frame (not shown) attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. It is configured. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame so as to be openable and closable around one side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game ball storage unit capable of storing a game ball (ball hit) as a game medium (game ball) is provided in the upper front portion of the lower door frame 103 attached below the glass door frame 102. An upper plate portion 3 a formed on the upper surface of a hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 is projected toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1). Also, below this upper plate portion 3a, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotally supported, and a lower plate portion 4a (also called a lower plate) 4 is formed on the upper surface. The projecting portion) is projected toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1). On the right side, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching a game ball is provided.

  The operation lever 600 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger switch is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is applied when the player holds the operation rod). A trigger button is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation lever of the operation lever 600 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. Lever switches 510 a to 510 d arranged in four directions in order to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower platen portion 4 a below the operation lever 600.

  In addition, the member that forms the upper plate 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 3 main body (for example, above the operation lever 600). An operation button 516 is provided. The operation button 516 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the operation button 516 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the operation button 516.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27a and 27b, which will be described later, are disposed on the front left and right sides of the lower door frame 103.

  A game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  The game board 6 is formed of a plywood board in which a game area 7 is formed on the game board surface (front face) side. On the back side of the game board 6, a variable display control unit (shown) including an effect display device 9, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game board unit 250 to which game parts related to a game such as (omitted) are assembled is integrally assembled (see FIG. 2).

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is an effect display device 9 (variable display device) including a plurality of variable display areas for variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a decorative pattern for effect (also referred to as an effect pattern). 6 openings are provided. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  In this embodiment, since the opaque game board 6 is used, the effect display device 9 is arranged so as to face an opening (not shown) of the game board 6, but when the transparent game board 6 is used. In this case, since the player can visually recognize the display on the effect display device 9 through the transparent game board, the opening may not be provided.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 (see FIG. 3) for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at predetermined locations on the game board 6. The effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 is a symbol for decoration (for effect) during the variable symbol display period by the special symbol indicator 8, and is an effect symbol (decorative symbol) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each symbol. (Also referred to as variable) display. The effect display device 9 is controlled by each device such as an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) mounted on an effect control board 80 (effect execution means) described later.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 includes a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information, and a second special symbol as the second identification information. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for displaying is provided.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is a variation display start condition (for example, after a game ball has won a first start opening 15a, which will be described later) after the first start condition, which is a variation display execution condition, is satisfied. When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol fluctuation display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started and changed. When the time (variable display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol is a variation display start condition after the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won a second start opening 15b described later). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed) is started. When the variation time (variable display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The variation display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the variation (variable) display on the effect display on the effect display device 9 are, as will be described later, the first special symbol display 8a. It starts in conjunction with the start of the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b and stops in conjunction with the stop of the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. The variation (variable) display of the effect symbol which is identification information in the effect display device 9 also satisfies the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the change display (for example, After the game ball has won the first starting port 15a or the second starting port 15b, which will be described later), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol or the second special It is started based on the fact that the pattern change display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed). When the variable display time (change time) elapses, the display result The stop symbol by combination) is derived and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, there is provided a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area that can receive a game ball. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that an opening / closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a opens upward and is always in a state where a game ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a above and the movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the open state, the game ball can enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning according to the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13, 13.

  Note that the start winning device 15 is able to win in the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the second start port 15b (that is, the game ball has won a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13, 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start port 15b (easy to start start), and a state advantageous to the player (first state) ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are closed, the game ball does not win the second start port 15b (becomes difficult to start start) and is in a disadvantageous state for the player (second state) State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol storage memory display 18 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. The winning ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 20 and led to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 23 as it is.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 that displays a variable symbol as a plurality of types of identification information is started. In this embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) are turned on alternately by turning on the LEDs alternately. For example, if the left LED is turned on at the end of the change display, it becomes a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 3) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing spheres that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Each time a game ball passes to the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning. The winning of the game ball in the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the game ball to the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking during the game are provided are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an out port 26 for collecting game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  Two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7, and two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right lower portions. In the following description, the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b may be collectively referred to as speakers 27. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 3) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 3). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined position of the left light emitting unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut is provided at a predetermined position of the right frame LED 28c. Is provided.

  Various light emitting means such as prize ball LED 51, ball break LED 52, decoration LED 25a, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 are effect control output from a main board (also referred to as a game control board) 31. Lighting control (LED control) is performed based on a signal output from the effect control microcomputer 81 based on the command. In addition, sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  A game ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enters the game area 7 through a hitting guide rail (not shown), and then flows down the game area 7. When a game ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the symbols on the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins. The state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round, and is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  When the symbols on the special symbol display unit 8 and the effect display device 9 at the time of stoppage are predetermined special jackpot symbols (probable variation jackpot symbols) out of the jackpot symbols, it is determined that the jackpot is made after the jackpot gaming state. This is a more advantageous state for the player in a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability (big hit probability) is higher than the normal game state, which is a normal state different from the big hit game state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probable change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  Also, if the symbol display result when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 is stopped is a probable large hit symbol, the variable time is reduced after the big hit gaming state and the time is shortened for a predetermined period. Is controlled over a period of time. Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is the variation display time of each of the special symbol display device 8, the effect display device 9, and the normal symbol display device 10 (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed). ) Is a control state in which display results are derived and displayed at an early stage. Further, during the time-short state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. In other words, so-called electric Chu support control is executed. During the time-short state, since the display time of the symbol variation is shortened, the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of a probable big hit, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short-time state over a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state is either the time when the next jackpot gaming state occurs or until a special symbol and effect symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Continue until one of the conditions is met.

  Further, when considering from the aspect of paying out the game ball according to the winning, in the short time state, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-time short state, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes the winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) to the second start port 15b. Therefore, the number of game balls ( The ratio of the number of game balls (the number of payout balls) to be paid out as award balls according to winning is greater than the number of hit balls) compared to the normal game state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a base game state having a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  As described above, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time coincides with a general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring regarding winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Also, whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state not controlled to the short time state described above, every time the number of special symbols on hold is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the memory for controlling the memory variation shortened state to shorten the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there are cases where the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened.

  The effect symbols that are variably displayed in the effect display device 9 are decorations that are variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variability display of the special symbols in order to enhance the decoration effect of the variability display of the special symbols on the special symbol display 8. It is a symbol with a special meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship that the variation display of the effect symbol starts when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the display result of the special symbol at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. This includes a relationship in which the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed when the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated. When the special symbol display unit 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the effect display device 9 derives and displays the combination of the jackpot symbol with left, middle and right symbols as a display result. The Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, they may be collectively referred to as a variation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the effect display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is preliminarily set. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, among the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the effect display device 9) The left and right display areas are stopped and the same display is still displayed, and the middle display area is still in the variable display mode), and all or part of the display area on the active line A state in which all or a part of the jackpot symbol is formed and is displayed in a synchronized manner (for example, the left, middle, and right display areas in the effect display device 9 are displayed in a varying manner and are always the same. The state) variable display in a state where the handle is aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, with respect to the effect display device 9, there is a case where a jackpot notice effect such as a pseudo-ream for notifying that there is a possibility of winning a big hit in a variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit C and a probable big hit A are provided as will be described later. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Normally, the big hit C is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in the above-mentioned probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and not being in a time-short state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probability variation jackpot A is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and is in a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period and in a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit (not shown) including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, for game control A game control board (main board) 31 on which a microcomputer or the like is mounted, a sound control board 70, a lamp driver board (not shown), a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for executing ball payout control is mounted. Various substrates such as are installed. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 150, and the effect control board 80 is stored in the board storage case 270. These substrate storage cases 150 and 270 are each made of a member such as an acrylic plate having translucency.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is provided a power supply board 90 on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 90 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off power supply to a component that operates by the operation), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 156 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, lamp or LED (light emitting diode) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. ) Etc., the speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out the game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to the upper plate 3 or the lower plate 4.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 91 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 91 is provided with an information output terminal for externally outputting an information output signal (for example, a start port signal or the like) such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rails, and reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 97a via the curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 43 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 43 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. When the ball break switch 43 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning prizes or game balls based on ball lending requests are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the lower plate 4 through the surplus ball guide passage. . Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37 and an effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 that is a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, and a first start port switch 14a. In addition to the signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, various signals such as a power-off signal, a clear signal, and a reset signal are used. An output for driving an input circuit 58 applied to 156, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 156. The circuit 59 is mounted.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display results of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as the random number value MR1 when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b occurs, and specifies a specific value based on the numerical data. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually executed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning at the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined period generated by dividing the system clock signal to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or the entire contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  In this embodiment, backup power is supplied to the effect control board 80 together with the main board 31, and the effect control board 80 is also backed up in the same manner as the main board 31. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the output circuit of the power interruption signal and the power supply circuit of the backup power supply are provided on the power supply board is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these power interruption signals Output circuit or backup power supply circuit may be provided on the main board 31, or a separate power interruption signal output circuit or backup power supply circuit may be provided on the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. May be.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input circuit 58. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58.

  In this embodiment, backup power is supplied to the effect control board 80 together with the main board 31, and the effect control board 80 is also backed up in the same manner as the main board 31. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the output circuit of the power interruption signal and the power supply circuit of the backup power supply are provided on the power supply board is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these power interruption signals Output circuit or backup power supply circuit may be provided on the main board 31, or a separate power interruption signal output circuit or backup power supply circuit may be provided on the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. May be.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 transmits (outputs) the effect control command output by the CPU 56 to the effect control board 80. The output circuit 78 transmits (outputs) a control signal output from the CPU 56 to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  The game control microcomputer 156 outputs an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing the effect control board 80 to perform effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control. Send through. The effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 to the effect control board 80 include a customer waiting demonstration designation command and a variable display result designation command.

  The customer waiting demonstration designation command is an effect control command in which the game control microcomputer 156 designates execution of a customer waiting demonstration effect. It is not during a big hit game or a small hit game, and there is no reserved memory, When a change is not being executed and the customer waiting demonstration designation command is sent to the effect control board 80, a predetermined customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is done. In other words, normally, when a player changes, there is a period in which the player is absent, so these waiting-to-customer demonstration designation commands indicate that the player is absent when the player in a non-gaming state or the like changes. Output when it is assumed that

  Note that the game control microcomputer 156 of the present embodiment is not in the big hit game or the small hit game, and there is no reserved memory and the change in the production symbol is not executed. Although the customer waiting demonstration designation command is sent out, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 156 does not generate a start winning, has a reserved memory number of 0, and is in a big hit game or a small hit. If the game is not in progress, a customer-waiting demo designation command may be sent to the effect control board 80 after the elapse of a predetermined time after the change of the special symbol. As described above, when the game control microcomputer 156 sends the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the effect control board 80 after the lapse of a predetermined time after the end of the change of the special symbol, the effect control board 80 receives in the command analysis process. A predetermined customer waiting demo may be displayed on the effect display device 9 from the time when the effect control command is determined to be the customer waiting demo designation command.

  In this embodiment, a state in which there is no reserved memory and no special symbol variation is executed is defined as a non-game state, not during a big hit game or a small hit game. Therefore, even if the player is playing a game, no start prize has been generated, so it is not during a big hit game or a small hit game, and there is no reserved memory and no change in the special symbol is executed. As for the state, the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted as the non-game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a ball hitting guide through which a game ball launched from the ball hitting device passes A driving sensor for detecting a game ball may be provided in the vicinity of the rail or the like, and the period during which the shooting ball is detected by the driving sensor may be excluded from the non-game state.

  In this embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the game is in the non-game state, as will be described later, is based on the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 in response to the non-game state. The determination is based on reception, but the present invention is not limited to this. On the side of the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80, the value of the effect control process flag described later is set. Whether or not the variable display is performed, whether it is a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process, the status of the timer that counts the elapsed time from the variation stop of the production symbol, whether or not the variation display is performed It is also possible to specify an elapsed period after the disappearance and determine whether or not the game is in a non-game state based on the presence or absence of execution of the specified variation display and the elapsed period. .

  The variation display result designation command is an effect control command transmitted at the start of variation in order to designate a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. This command is used to specify the start of fluctuation.

  The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and performs an effect display display control and an effect sound (effect sound) output control on the effect display device 9. Electrical component control means such as 81 is mounted. The effect control board 80 is equipped with a setting changeover switch 300 for setting various settings described later in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an RTC 200 capable of outputting time information. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the setting changeover switch 300 is arranged on the effect control board 80 so as to face the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and through a notch 270 a formed in the board storage case 270. The game board unit 250 can be operated from the outside. The setting changeover switch 300 is arranged in the game island by installing the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the game island in the game hall. For this reason, in order to operate the setting changeover switch 300, a game frame that can be opened like a door on which various boards constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1 are opened is opened to expose the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the player cannot operate the setting changeover switch 300 in the game hall, and only those who are related to the game hall who can unlock and release the locked game frame can set the changeover switch. 300 can be operated.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and the display control of the effect display device 9 displays the effect symbols in a variable manner. And sound output control from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects the detection signals from the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a, thereby operating the operation lever 600 and the player of the operation button 516. Detects operations by.

  The production control microcomputer 81 controls the display of the stage decoration LED 25b provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51, the ball cut LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side. In addition, lighting control of each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display 8b. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the effect symbol variation stop (determination) on the effect display device 9. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (highly accurate low base state, timeless probability changing state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is time variation control and probability variation. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-variable probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result designation command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start port 15a is detected by the first start port switch 14a and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred, and the first special symbol display 8a. Is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start port 15b is detected by the second start port switch 14b and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred, and the second special symbol display 8b. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area set in the effect display device 9 or the like. This is a notification command. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when a first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start opening 15a. And transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The second reserved memory number notification command is used when, for example, the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start opening 15b and the second start condition is satisfied. And transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start port winning designation command or a second start port winning designation command for designating which one of the first start port 15a and the second start port 15b has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Among these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result.

  In addition, the command C700H displays the customer waiting demonstration on the effect display device 9, so that it is not during the big hit game or the small hit game, the special symbol changes in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and there is no reserved memory. This is an effect control command for notifying that the game is in a non-gaming state in which no special symbol variation is executed.

  In this embodiment, in the first start port switch passing process or the second start port switch passing process (see FIG. 10), whether or not the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the occurrence of the start winning, It is determined whether or not it is determined as “small hit”, and in which range of determined values the random value for determining the type of big hit and the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, a value for designating that the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot”, or a value for designating the big hit type is set, and the effect control board 80 is set. Control to send. In addition, a value for designating a range of a determined value including a random value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 80 is performed. The CPU 86 of the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 determines whether or not the variation display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The jackpot type can be recognized, and the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value for determining the variation pattern type is included in the predetermined range of determination values based on the value set in the variation category command.

  Note that the effect control commands shown in FIG. 8 show part of the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and effect control other than these effect control commands The command is also transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 81 including a CPU 86 and a RAM 85. In the effect control board 80, the CPU 86 operates according to a program stored in the built-in ROM 84 and receives an effect control command via the input circuit 260. Among these, the ROM 84 stores data relating to images displayed on the effect display device 9 in various effects, a time chart such as display start timing and end timing, and the like for each effect type. Thus, data such as player setting values set by the player is stored. Further, the CPU 86 performs display control of the effect display device 9 such as generation of an image to be displayed on the effect display device 9 and adjustment of the light emission intensity of the backlight, on the VDP (video display processor) 262 based on the effect control command. The display control process is executed.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 262 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 262 is a CGROM 205 that stores data such as characters (image data such as persons, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data) as image element data used as sprite images, a frame A display control circuit is configured together with SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as a buffer area (VRAM area).

  CPU 86 outputs a command for reading out necessary data from CGROM (not shown) to VDP 262 in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 262 reads image data from the CGROM in response to a command from the CPU 86. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  In this embodiment, the sound processing IC 173, the D / A converter IC 177, and the D that generate sounds output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b in cooperation with the production control microcomputer 81 (CPU 86). A digital amplifier 175 that amplifies the sound signal (generated sound) converted into an analog signal by the / A converter IC 177 is mounted on the effect control board 80, and the CPU 86 performs sound based on the effect control command from the main board 31. The number (ID) data is output to the sound processing IC 173, and the sound processing IC 173 generates a sound corresponding to the sound number (ID) data.

  When the sound number data is input from the production control microcomputer 81, the sound processing IC 173 individually outputs the sound and sound effect corresponding to the input sound number data for each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b. And output to the digital amplifier 175. The digital amplifier 175 amplifies the output level of the D / A converter IC 177 to a volume set by the effect control microcomputer 81 (CPU 86) and outputs the amplified sound to each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a sound data ROM 174 is locally connected to the sound processing IC 173. In the sound data ROM 174, the speakers 27R, 27L for outputting sounds corresponding to various effects performed by the effect commands corresponding to the sound number (ID) data in association with the sound number (ID) data. Sound control data for each of 27a and 27b is stored. In other words, these sound control data are output from sound effects or sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b during the production period (for example, the decorative pattern variation period) (volume, position where sound image is localized, echo, etc.) This is a collection of data in which the presence or absence of the effect is described together with the sound source data in time series.

  Thus, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control microcomputer 81, the sound processing IC 173, and the VDP 262 are individually mounted on the effect control board 80. Further, the RTC 200 described above is locally connected to the effect control microcomputer 81 together with the setting changeover switch 300, and time data output from the RTC 200 is input to the effect control microcomputer 81, and the setting changeover switch 300 receives the time data. Is input to the production control microcomputer 81.

  Next, the setting changeover switch 300 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the setting changeover switch 300 includes a total of 16 channels from 0 to F, and is a selector switch that changes these channels by rotating the knob 301. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (A), a hall clerk or the like turns on the pachinko gaming machine 1 after switching the setting switch knob 301 to one of channels 0 to B. Thus, a game mode in which a player can play, and a store clerk or the like of the hall (game hall) turns on the pachinko gaming machine 1 after switching the setting switch knob 301 to one of the channels D to F. Thus, a store clerk at the hall (game hall) can select a setting mode for making various settings of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, by switching the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 to the channel F even after the power is turned on (after the power is turned on), the power saving mode It is possible to execute setting processing for halls that performs setting on / off of the RTC 200 and setting of time information of the RTC 200. In this embodiment, even after the power is turned on (after the power is turned on), the setting process for the hall can be executed by switching the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 to the channel F. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even after the power is turned on, by switching the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 to the channel D or E, a unique setting for each model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be described later It may be possible to execute a model-specific setting process for performing a special setting process for executing detailed setting of backup data, clearing of backup data, and the like. In this embodiment, the channel C is a spare channel and does not have a specific function. However, depending on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a specific function may be given to the channel C.

  Specifically, channels 0 to B are assigned to the game mode. As shown in FIGS. 7 (B) and 7 (C), in this game mode, channel 0 and channel 6 have the volume level of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b set to the lowest level 1. This is the channel set to (Volume 1). Channel 1 and channel 7 are channels that set the volume level of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b to level 2 (volume 2) that is higher than level 1, and channel 2 and channel 8 Is a channel for setting the volume channel of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b to level 3 (volume 3) larger than level 2.

  Furthermore, channel 3 and channel 9 are channels for setting the volume level of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b to level 4 (volume 4) larger than level 3, and channel 4 and channel A Is a channel for setting the volume level of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b to level 5 (volume 5) larger than level 4, and channel 5 and channel B are each speaker 27R, 27L. , 27a, 27b is a channel for setting the volume level of the sound output to level 6 (volume 6) larger than level 5. In this embodiment, level 6 (volume 6) is the largest volume level.

  In addition, when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channels 0 to 5 among the channels 0 to B, during the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player receives the sound from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b. It is possible to adjust the sound output volume and the light amounts of various light emitting means such as the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the top lamp module 530. When the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channels 0 to 5, the maximum volume level (maximum level) that can be set by the player is up to the level (volume) corresponding to each channel. The player can be set only within the range of values.

  Further, among the channels 0 to B, when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channels 6 to B, the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, Only the light amount of various light emitting means such as the top lamp module 530 can be adjusted, and the volume level cannot be set. It should be noted that the light quantity of the various light emitting means can be adjusted up to four levels regardless of whether the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel 0 to 5 or channel 6 to B. However, the upper limit of the setting cannot be set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for the adjustment of these light amounts, the game hall can set the upper limit of the setting by the player as in the case of the volume. You may do it. In this embodiment, when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channels 6 to B, as described above, only the light amount can be adjusted and the volume cannot be adjusted. The present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the setting changeover switch 300 is set to these channels 6 to B, only the volume can be adjusted and the amount of light can be adjusted, or the volume can be adjusted. In addition, both the adjustment of the light quantity may be disabled.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7A, channels D to F are assigned to the setting mode. Of these, channel D is assigned to a model-specific setting process for performing unique settings for each model of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and channel E is a special setting process for executing detailed setting of backup data, clearing of backup data, and the like. Assigned to. Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, the channel F is assigned to the hall setting process for executing the setting of the power saving mode on / off and the setting of the time information of the RTC 200.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56). After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether or not the content of the program is valid, a main process (not shown) after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (Step S7). The backup RAM area is a storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55. When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. A value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes random number circuit setting processing for initial setting of the random number circuit (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program so as to cause the random number circuit to update the value of MR1.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 81 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 are input via the input circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: step S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. Processing is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number or a normal symbol determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command for which transmission setting has been made in the variation pattern setting process to the effect control microcomputer 81 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b The variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variation display mode when the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect design is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 In the same way as when the symbol variation display mode is “probability variation big hit B” to be described later, after the effect symbol variation display is performed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probability variation big hit B symbol, for example, “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol), which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is changed to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 15a is turned on, that is, the start winning to the first start port 15a is made. If it has occurred, the first start port switch that determines whether the winning is a super hit or the super reach in the variation display corresponding to the start winning, and transmits a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result A passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14b for detecting that the game ball has won the second start port 15b is turned on, that is, if a start win to the second start port 15b has occurred, A determination is made as to whether or not a big win or super reach is reached, and a second start-port switch passing process for transmitting a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14b is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 156 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 156 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is 0, a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 80. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the fluctuation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation display. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, transmission settings for transmitting various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 81 are performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S302 (2 in this example). .

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 81 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 81, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process shown in FIGS. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S151). Specifically, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and is updated by 1 every time there is a winning game ball in the first starting port 15a and the second starting port 15b with the upper limit of 8, and the fluctuation based on the starting winning The count value of the total pending storage number counter, which is updated by 1 every time the display is executed, is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is not 0 (step S151; No), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completion flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S151a). If the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag is not set (step S151a; No), the process proceeds to step S152. If the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag is set (step S151a; Yes). Then, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag is cleared (step S151b), and the process proceeds to step S152.

  In the CPU 56, the first data among the data set in the reserved specific area (not shown) in which the winnings at the first starting port 15a and the second starting port 15b are stored in the order of winning is the winning at the first starting port 15a. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates “first” indicating (step S152). When the first data set in the holding specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second” indicating winning to the second start port 15b) (step S152; No) ), The CPU 56 stores data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Set (step S153). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (step S152; Yes), the CPU 56 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S154). ).

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol variation display or the second special symbol variation display is executed in accordance with the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start opening 15a and the second start opening 15b. Although the case is shown, you may comprise so that the fluctuation display of any one of a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol may be performed preferentially. In this case, for example, when the transition to the high base state is made, it is easy to win a start at the second start port 15b and the second reserved memory is likely to be accumulated, so the variable display of the second special symbol is performed with priority. You may make it do.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S155). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each disturbance stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. And stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S156). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and saves each storage area in the first reserved memory number buffer. Shift the contents of. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 saves the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  Then, the CPU 56 stores the count value of the total pending storage number counter in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S157), and then decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S158). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 81 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (Step S159). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random value MR1 (big hit determination random number) from the random number buffer for variation, and determines whether or not the random value MR1 is the big hit determination value in the normal state or the short time state (step S160). If MR1 is a big hit determination value (step S160; Yes), the process proceeds to step S163. If MR1 is not a big hit determination value (step S160; No), it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is a small hit determination value. Determination (Step S160a) When the random value MR1 is a small hit determination value (Step S160a; Yes), the small hit flag flag is set (Step S160b), and the process proceeds to Step S166, while the random number MR1 is determined to be a small hit determination. If it is not a value (step S160a; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S161).

  If the probability variation flag is not set (step S161; No), the process proceeds to step S166. If the probability variation flag is set (step S161; Yes), whether the random value MR1 is a jackpot determination value in the probability variation state. It is determined whether or not (step S162). When the random value MR1 is not the big hit determination value (step S162; No), the process proceeds to step S166, and when the random number MR1 is the big hit determination value (step S162; Yes), the big hit flag is set (step S163).

  Then, the random number MR2 (big hit type determination random number) is read from the random number buffer for variation, and the big hit type is determined from a plurality of big hit types such as probability variable big hit and non-probable (normal) big hit based on the random value MR2. (Step S164), the determined jackpot type is stored (Step S165).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S166). Specifically, when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not set, “−” as a special symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined as a special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol. When the big hit flag is set, the numbers “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9”, which are big hit symbols, are indicated according to the big value type stored in step S165. Set one of the special symbols as the stop symbol.

  After the special symbol stop symbol is set in step S166, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting processing (step S167), and then the special symbol normal processing is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is 0 in the process of step S151 (step S151; Yes), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completion flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, and the customer waiting is determined. When the demo designation command transmission completion flag is set (step S170; Yes), the special symbol normal processing is terminated, and when the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag is not set (step S170; No), Control is performed to send and set a customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 81 (step S171), and a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S172). Exit.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a sub-CPU main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 81 (specifically, the CPU 86) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  In the sub CPU main process, the CPU 86 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step Ss1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step Ss2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step Ss3). In step Ss2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the production control microcomputer 81 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 86 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step Ss4). By the processing in step Ss4, CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

  The production control microcomputer 81 used in this embodiment also includes an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) (both not shown).

  Next, the CPU 86 sets the RAM 85 in an accessible state (step Ss5), and proceeds to a check process of the setting changeover switch 300.

  In the check process of the setting changeover switch 300, the CPU 86 determines whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to any one of D to F (step Ss6). When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to any one of D to F (step Ss6; Yes), an effect setting process in which a hall clerk or the like makes various settings of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 14) (step Ss25), and when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is not set to any of D to F (step Ss6; No), as a backup process, a step in the power-off detection process described later It is determined whether or not the processing of Sd2 and step Sd3 is being executed based on whether or not check data is stored in a predetermined backup area (step Ss7).

  When backup processing is not executed (when check data is not stored) (step Ss7; No), the process proceeds to step Ss11, and when backup processing is executed (when check data is stored). (Step Ss7; Yes), a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup data storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 is performed (Step Ss8). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 86 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In a power-off detection process described later, a checksum is calculated by the same process as the above process, and the checksum is stored in the backup data storage area as check data. In step Ss8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum stored as check data. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power outage or the like, the data in the backup data storage area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup data storage area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since erroneous backup data is stored in the backup data storage area, an initialization process (steps Ss11 to 11), which will be described later, is executed when the power is turned on, not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply. Step Ss12) is executed.

  If the check result is normal (step Ss8; Yes), the CPU 86 performs a recovery process for returning the effect control board 80 to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, according to the backup data stored in the backup data storage area of the RAM 85, the amount of light such as the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the LEDs in the ceiling lamp module set by the player during the game The setting data such as the volume emitted from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b is restored (step Ss9), and the backup data stored in the backup data storage area of the RAM 85 is cleared (step Ss10). Then, the process proceeds to step Ss14.

  In this embodiment, the backup data is cleared after the setting data such as the light amount and the volume set by the player during the game is restored in the restoration process of the effect control board 80, but the present invention is not limited to this. The backup data may be retained even after the setting data such as the light quantity and volume set by the player during the game is restored, and these backup data may be stored in the SRAM. It may be something that does not disappear. In addition, the backup data in this embodiment refers to the setting data such as the light amount and the volume set by the player during the game, the power saving mode setting on / off, and the power-off detection processing. History of receiving a predetermined number (for example, 50) of production control commands, the number of reserved memories, the total time that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the total number of game balls being fired, the base and jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Includes game data such as winning probability, total number of balls, etc.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 86 performs a RAM clear process (step Ss11). Then, the setting data such as the light amount of the LED in the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp module 530, and the sound volume emitted from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b are initialized (step Ss12). ). After execution of the process of step Ss10 or step S12, the CPU 86 uses a random number circuit (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 80 for use in determining the effect to be executed during the display of the effect symbol variation. A random number circuit setting process for initial setting is executed (step Ss14).

  Then, the CPU 86 starts the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 (step Ss15), and determines whether the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is completed (step Ss17). These initialization completion determinations can be made, for example, by determining whether or not a predetermined signal indicating that initialization has been completed and the state has shifted to an operable state has been output from the audio processing IC 173 or VDP 262. good. When the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is not completed (step Ss17; No), the processing of step Ss17 is cyclically performed until the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is completed, and the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are performed. When the initialization process is completed (step Ss17; Yes), the initialization completion notification of the audio processing IC 173 is started by outputting a notification sound of a predetermined volume from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b (step Ss17a). . Then, it is determined whether or not the initialization completion notification period has ended (step Ss17b). Note that the notification period of the initial completion notification in the present embodiment is set to 10 seconds. If the initialization completion notification period has not ended (step Ss17b; No), the process of step Ss17b is repeated until the initialization completion notification period ends.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the initialization completion notification is executed in the initialization process, but the present invention is not limited to this. By executing in the sub CPU timer interrupt process or loop process, the CPU 86 may be able to execute processes other than the initialization by the timer interrupt during the initialization period of the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262.

  In this embodiment, the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are simultaneously initialized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are initialized. And initialization completion determination are performed separately, and the notification sound pattern of each initialization is made different so that the initialization of the voice processing IC 173 and the initialization of the VDP 262 is completed. , 27a, 27b may be used for notification with a predetermined sound volume.

  In the present embodiment, the completion notification of the initialization of the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is notified by a notification sound of a predetermined volume, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification of the notification sound of a predetermined volume is It may be executed during initialization of the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 or when an error occurs during the initialization.

  When the notification period of the initialization completion notification has ended (step Ss17b; Yes), it is determined whether or not the player set values for the volume and light quantity set by the player exist (step Ss18). When the player setting value exists (step Ss18; yes), the volume and the light amount are set to the player setting value (step Ss19a), and when the player setting value does not exist (step Ss18; No), the CPU 86. By determining the channel in which the setting changeover switch 300 is set, the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light quantity corresponding to the channel are set as the hall setting values in the volume and light quantity of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the CPU 86 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the production control microcomputer 81 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step Ss20). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 86 first disables the interrupt (step Ss21), executes the display random number update process (step Ss22), and the initial value random number update process (step Ss23). The interrupt is permitted again (step Ss24). That is, the CPU 86 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The display random number update process is a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number. The initial value random number update process is an initial value. This is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for use. The initial value random number is, for example, a random number for determining an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a determination random number for determining an aspect of the effect during the change of the effect symbol.

  In this embodiment, the initialization processing of only the voice processing IC 173 is started in step Ss17a after the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and VDP 262 is started in step Ss15. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In step Ss17a, the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 may be simultaneously notified of initialization completion. In the case where the initialization completion notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is executed at the same time in step Ss17a, the notification completion notification of the VDP 262 is executed by light emission, such as speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b. In addition, a notification means having a different notification method from the notification means for notifying the initialization completion notification of the voice processing IC 173 by a notification sound is provided separately, and the player can grasp the initialization completion of the VDP 262 by the light emission of the notification LED or the like You may do it. Also, when the initialization completion notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is separately executed, the initialization completion notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the initialization completion notification of the VDP 262 may be executed at different timings.

  In the present embodiment, the player setting values of the sound volume and the light amount are backed up in the power interruption detection process, and if the player setting values exist when the power is turned on, the sound volume and the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are set. Although the player setting value is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player setting value of the volume and the light amount may not be backed up in the power interruption detection process. In this case, if the CPU 86 determines the channel in which the setting switch is set when the power is turned on, the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light amount in each channel are set to the volume and light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1. good.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (Sa25) in the sub CPU main process shown in FIG. In the effect setting process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to D (St1). When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to D (step St1; Yes), for example, a model-specific setting process for performing a unique setting is executed (step St3). As the model-specific setting process, for example, a setting change screen for changing the display mode of the effect symbol for each model of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display mode of the reach effect, the display mode of the jackpot effect, etc. is displayed on the effect display device 9. Then, by receiving the operation of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600, the display mode of these effect symbols, the display mode of the reach effect, the display mode of the jackpot effect, and the like are changed.

  If the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is not set to D (step St1; No), it is determined whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to E (step St2). When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to E (step St2; Yes), for example, a special setting process (St4) for executing detailed setting of backup data, clearing of backup data, and the like is executed. In the special setting process, for example, a password input screen is first displayed on the effect display device 9 and a password input by operating the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 is accepted. If the password input by operating the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 is correct, the backup data stored in the backup area of the RAM 85 is accessed, and the backup data is read and written by operating the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600. Or clear the backup data.

  If the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is not set to E (step St2; No), it is determined that the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to F, and as shown in FIG. The setting process for halls (step St5) for executing setting of power mode) on / off and setting of RTC time information is executed. In the setting process for the hall in step St5, the hall clerk operates the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 in the same manner as in steps Sn23 to Sn31 of the setting changeover switch monitoring process shown in FIGS. By doing so, it is possible to switch on and off the power saving mode (setting to shift to the power saving mode) and to set the time information of the RTC 200.

  In this embodiment, the setting of the time information of the RTC 200 is a process executed in the setting process for halls. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting of the time information of the RTC 200 is performed by the special setting process described above. It may be a process executed in.

  In the effect setting process in the present embodiment, after performing any one of the model-specific setting process (step St3), the special setting process (step St4) and the hall setting process (step St5), the model-specific setting is performed. By executing again the executed processing among the processing (step St3), the special setting processing (step St4), and the hole setting processing (step St5), various settings in the executed processing can be executed again. ing. In addition, after the execution of any one of the model-specific setting process (step St3), the special setting process (step St4), and the hall setting process (step St5), the effect setting process in this embodiment is performed again in step St1. By executing the process of Step St2, the model-specific setting process (Step St3) and the special setting are performed again by operating the setting changeover switch 300 without turning on the power again after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. Any one of the process (step St4) and the hole setting process (step St5) may be executed.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 86 executes the sub CPU timer interrupt process of steps Ss30 to Ss40 shown in FIG. In the sub CPU timer interrupt process, first, the timer interrupt flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 is cleared (step Ss30), and whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not it is turned on). A power-off detection process to be detected is executed (step Ss31). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 86 saves necessary data in the backup data storage area. Next, command analysis processing is executed (step Ss32). In the command analysis process executed in step Ss32, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 of the main board 31 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step Ss32, the effect control process process is executed (step Ss33). In the effect control process of step Ss33, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 9, a sound output operation from the speakers 27, 27R, 27a, and 27b, and lighting in decorative light emitters such as the decoration LED 25a and the stage decoration LED 25b. The control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the motion and the driving operation in the rendering model are determined, determined and set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 31.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step Ss34), and then a power saving mode process is executed (step Ss35). In the power saving mode processing executed in step Ss35, for example, it is determined whether or not a condition for shifting the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the power saving state with low power consumption is satisfied, and the state is shifted to the power saving state. In order to end the power saving state by determining whether or not the condition for ending the power saving state is satisfied, in addition to performing the process of transitioning to the power saving state when the above condition is satisfied When this condition is satisfied, a setting for ending the power saving state is performed.

  After the completion of the power saving mode process in step Ss35, an effect setting adjustment process is executed (step Ss37). In the effect setting adjustment process in step Ss37, the light quantity of the decorative light emitters such as the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the top lamp module 530 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. The volume adjustment is accepted and set by the player's operation. And after completion | finish of the production | presentation setting adjustment process of step Ss37, the time at that time is specified based on the output of RTC200 mounted in the production control board 80, and the specified time is after the hall (game room) is closed. When the predetermined time is, the setting value of the volume and light quantity set by the player is invalidated, and the setting invalidation processing for setting the setting value of the hall (game hall) or the preset initial level is performed. Performed (step Ss38). After the setting invalidation process in step Ss38 is completed, a setting changeover switch monitoring process is executed (step Ss39). In the effect setting adjustment process in step Ss39, the display of the effect display device 9 is switched to the setting screen for the hall setting process according to the channel for which the setting changeover switch 300 is set, and the setting of the power saving function and the time on the setting screen are performed. Accepts information setting operations. Then, the interrupt permission state is set (step Ss40), and the process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the power-off detection process (step Ss31) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the power-off detection process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power voltage from the power board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (step Sd1). If there is no power-off signal input (step Sd1; No), the process is terminated, and if there is a power-off signal input (step Sd1 Yes), the backup including the player setting data of volume and light amount shown in FIG. Data is specified (step Sd2), and the specified backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 85 (step Sd3). Then, after creating the check data used when restoring the backup data as described above and storing it in the backup data storage area (step Sd4), a loop process that does not execute any process until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected Migrate to

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (step Ss32) in the sub CPU timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. In the command analysis process, the CPU 86 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the CPU 86 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason of +2 is that reading is performed in units of 2 bytes (1 command).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command (step S614), the CPU 86 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM 85 (step S615). Then, a variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the CPU 86 displays the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the display result designation formed in the RAM 85. Store in the command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the CPU 86 sets a symbol confirmation command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S631), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S632). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S633), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command (step S635), the CPU 86 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag (step S636). If the received effect control command is another definition command, the CPU 86 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S637).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step Ss33) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the CPU 86 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the change display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized, but the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. The control related to the variable display and the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 156 or not. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Winning display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit game process (step S805).

  Process during winning game (step S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (step S806).

  Winning end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process, first, the CPU 86 sets whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display flag indicating that the display of the customer waiting demonstration is being executed in the effect display device 9 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85. Is determined (step Sp1). If the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set (step Sp1; Yes), a customer waiting demonstration display process for updating the display of the customer waiting demonstration in the effect display device 9 is executed (step Sp2).

  When the customer waiting demonstration display flag is not set (step Sp2; No) or after the process of step Sp2 is executed, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 ( Step Sp3). When the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step Sp3; Yes), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sp3a). If the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step Sp3a; Yes), the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is cleared (step Sp3b), and the process proceeds to step Sp4, where the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set. If not (step Sp3a; No), the process proceeds to step Sp4. Then, the fluctuation pattern designation command reception flag is reset (step Sp4), and it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sp5). When the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set (step Sp5; Yes), the display of the customer waiting demonstration being executed in the effect display device 9 is terminated (step Sp6), and the customer waiting demonstration display flag is reset. (Step Sp7).

  If the customer waiting demonstration display flag is not set (step Sp5; No), in the hall setting process, the power saving function setting (power saving mode on / off) or the time information setting is updated. After that, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter indicating the time until the display of the customer waiting demonstration is started in the effect display device 9 is set (step Sp8). If the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is set (step Sp8), the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is reset (step Sp9).

  Then, when the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is not set (step Sp8; No), after execution of the process of step Sp7 or step S9, the value of the effect control process flag is set as the effect symbol variation start process (step S801). Is changed to a value corresponding to, and the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process is terminated.

  If the variation pattern designation command reception flag is not set (step Sp3; No), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sp11). When the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is set (step Sp11; Yes), the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is updated by 1 (step Sp12), and whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is counted up is determined. Determine (step Sp13). When the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is counted up (step Sp13; Yes), the display of the customer waiting demonstration on the effect display device 9 is started (step Sp14), and a customer waiting demonstration display flag is displayed in a predetermined area of the RAM 85. It is set (step Sp15), and the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process is terminated.

  If the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is not set (step Sp11; No), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sp16). When the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set (step Sp16; No), the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process is terminated, and when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step Sp16; Yes), it is determined whether or not the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channel F (step Sp17). When the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel F (step Sp17; Yes), the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process is terminated, and when the setting changeover switch 300 is not set to channel F (step Sp17; No), a customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is set (step Sp19), and the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process of FIG. 19, the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not cleared until the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set. The invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set, the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is cleared and the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception is received. A flag (for example, a customer waiting demo determined flag or the like) instead of the flag may be set.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the power saving mode process (step Ss35) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the power saving mode process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not a power saving flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sm1). When the power saving flag is not set (step Sm1; No), it is determined whether or not the power saving timer is counting (Sm2). When the power saving timer is not counting (step Sm2; No), it is determined whether or not the effect process flag is 0 (step Sm3).

  If the effect process flag is not 0 (Sm3; No), the process is terminated, and if the effect process flag is 0 (Sm3; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a power saving mode transition setting (Sm4). ). The power saving mode transition setting is set in a hall setting process (step St5) described later. If there is no power saving mode transition setting (step Sm4; No), the process ends, and if there is a power saving mode transition setting (step Sm4; Yes), the presentation control command is received from the main board 31. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sm5). Whether or not an effect control command has been received from the main board 31 may be determined by determining whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer. If there is an effect control command received from the main board 31 (step Sm5; Yes), the process ends. If no effect control command is received from the main board 31 (step Sm5; No), a player operation input is present. That is, it is determined whether one of the operation button 516 or the operation lever 600 is operated by the player (step Sm6). When there is a player operation (step Sm6; Yes), the process is terminated, and when there is no player operation (step Sm6; No), a power saving timer count (for example, a count corresponding to 3 minutes) is started. To finish the process.

  When the power saving timer is counting in step Sm2 (step Sm2; Yes), it is determined whether or not an effect control command is received from the main board 31 (step Sm8). Whether or not an effect control command has been received from the main board 31 may be determined by determining whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer. If there is an effect control command received from the main board 31 (step Sm8; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sm23, and if no effect control command is received from the main board 31 (step Sm8; No), there is a player operation input. That is, it is determined whether or not one of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 is operated by the player (step Sm9). When there is a player operation (step Sm9; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sm23, and when there is no player operation (step Sm9; No), the power saving timer is decremented by 1 (step Sm11). It is determined whether or not it is up (step Sm12). If the power saving timer has not expired (step Sm12; No), the process is terminated. If the power saving timer has expired (step Sm12; Yes), from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b. The sound output and decoration LED 25a, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c, LEDs in various light emitting means such as the top lamp module 530 are turned off, and the power saving state is entered (step Sm13). After execution of step Sm13, a power saving flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85, and the process is terminated.

  In step Sm1, if the power saving flag is set (step Sm1; Yes), it is determined whether or not an effect control command is received from the main board 31 (Sm21). If there is an effect control command received from the main board 31 (step Sm21; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sm23, and if no effect control command is received from the main board 31 (step Sm21; No), the player operation It is determined whether there is an input, that is, whether one of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 is operated by the player (step Sm22). When there is a player operation (step Sm22; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sm23, and when there is no player operation (step Sm22; No), the process ends.

  If there is an effect control command received from the main board 31 in step Sm21 (step Sm21; Yes), if there is a player operation in step Sm22 (step Sm22; Yes), if there is a command reception in step Sm8 (step Sm8) Yes), or when there is a player operation input in step Sm9 (step Sm9; Yes), sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b, decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, left frame LED 28b, right frame The LEDs in various light emitting means such as the LED 28c and the top lamp module 530 are started to end the power saving state (step Sm23), the power saving timer is cleared (step Sm23 ′), and the power saving flag is reset (step Sm23 ′). Sm2 ) And the process ends. It should be noted that the volume of sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b and the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp module 530, and the like in the various light emitting means that are started in step Sm23. The amount of emitted light is set to the player setting value if the player setting value exists, and is set to the hole setting value if the player setting value does not exist. Further, when there is no hall setting value, the volume and the light amount are set to a preset initial level.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect setting adjustment process (step Ss37) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the effect setting adjustment process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not the effect control process flag is 0 (step Sh1). If the effect control process flag is not 0 (step Sh1; No), the process proceeds to step Sh17. If the effect control process flag is 0 (step Sh1; Yes), it is determined whether there is a pending storage (step Sh2). The presence / absence of the reserved memory number may be determined by referring to the first reserved memory number notification and the second reserved memory number notification command included in the effect control command received from the main board 31. When there is a pending storage (step Sh2; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sh17, and when there is no pending storage number (step Sh2; No), it is determined whether there is an unanalyzed command in the command reception buffer (step Sh3). ). If there is an unanalyzed command in the command reception buffer (step Sh3; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sh17. If there is no unanalyzed command in the command reception buffer (step Sh3; No), the player presses the operation button 516 for a long time. It is determined whether or not there is an operation (step Sh4).

  If there is no long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; No), the process proceeds to step Sh17. If there is a long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; Yes), whether or not the user adjustable setting is present, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to any one of 0 to 5 in which the volume setting value can be adjusted by the player (step Sh5). If it is determined in step Sh4 that the operation button 516 has been pressed once (step Sh4; Yes), step Sh4 in the effect setting adjustment process executed in the next sub CPU timer interrupt process. In this determination as well, it is determined that there is a long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; Yes). By executing the processing in step Sh4 in this way, it is possible to continuously determine the long press operation of the operation button 516 in the effect setting adjustment processing executed over a plurality of sub CPU timer interruption processing. . When there is no user adjustable setting (step Sh5; No), the process proceeds to step Sh13, and when there is a user adjustable setting (step Sh5; Yes), the effect display device 9 is shown in FIG. A setting adjustment screen capable of adjusting the volume of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and the light quantity of various light emitting means such as the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp module 530, etc. Display (step Sh6), and a first setting operation reception process for receiving a volume / light quantity adjustment operation by operating the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 by the player is executed (step Sh7).

  Note that the volume level (selected numerical value) in this embodiment is set to six levels from level 1 to level 6 as in the case of the channels 0 to B of the setting changeover switch 300. There are 4 levels up to level 4. Further, the light intensity level is set to be the smallest at level 1 and the largest at level 4. Specifically, on the setting adjustment screens of step Sh6 and step Sh7, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), it is possible to select the sound volume levels 1 to 6 of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b with the operation lever 600. And a dialog in which light levels 1 to 4 of various light emitting means can be selected by the operation lever 600 are displayed. The player can select one of the dialogs by tilting the operation lever 600 back and forth, and move the operation lever 600 left and right to adjust the volume or amount of light in the selected dialog. The level can be changed. Then, the player can finally determine the volume of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b and the light amounts of various light emitting means by operating the operation button 516.

  After executing the process of Sh7, the CPU 86 determines whether or not there is a determination operation for determining the adjustment of the volume / light quantity in the first setting operation reception process (step Sh8). If there is no determination operation (step Sh8; No), the process proceeds to step Sh19. If there is a determination operation (step Sh8; Yes), the volume selection value is less than the upper limit, that is, the level of the volume selected by the player It is determined whether (set value) is equal to or less than the hole set value shown in FIG. 25 set by the setting changeover switch (step Sh9). When the selected value of the volume is equal to or lower than the upper limit (step Sh9; Yes), the selected value selected by the player as the volume is specified (step Sh10), and the process proceeds to step Sh12, and the selected value of the volume exceeds the upper limit. In this case (step Sh9; No), an upper limit value that is also a hall setting value is specified as the volume (step Sh11). Then, the numerical value (player selection value or hole setting value) specified in step Sh10 or step Sh11 is updated as the player setting value of the volume as shown in FIG. 25 (step Sh12). If the hall setting value is not set in step Sh11, the preset initial level is specified as the upper limit value that is the hall setting value, and the volume of the initial level is set to the volume level in the process of step Sh12. Update as player settings.

  After execution of step Sh12, the CPU 86 specifies the selection value selected by the player as the volume (step Sh16-), updates the player setting value of the light amount (step Sh16), and ends the process.

  Further, when there is no determination operation in step Sh8 (step Sh8; No), “return to menu” displayed on the setting adjustment screen is selected and input by the operation of the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 of the player. Thus, it is determined whether or not to end the setting operation reception process is selected (Sh19). If it is not selected to end the setting operation reception process (step Sh19; No), the process is ended. If it is selected to end the setting operation reception process (step Sh19; Yes), step Sh18 is selected. Proceed to

  In Step Sh5, when there is no user adjustable setting (Step Sh5; No), the stage display LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, as shown in FIG. A setting adjustment screen capable of adjusting only the light amount of various light emitting means such as the right frame LED 28c is displayed (step Sh13), and a second setting operation for accepting only the light amount adjustment operation by the operation of the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 by the player. A reception process is executed (step Sh14). Specifically, on the setting adjustment screens of step Sh13 and step Sh4, as shown in FIG. 27B, a dialog that allows the user to select light levels 1 to 4 of various light emitting means from the operation lever 600 is displayed. ing. The player can change the light level in the town dialog by moving the operation lever 600 to the left and right. And the player can perform the determination operation of the light quantity of various light emission means by operating the operation button 516 last.

  After executing the process of Sh14, the CPU 86 determines whether or not there is a determination operation for determining the adjustment of the light amount in the second setting operation reception process (step Sh15). If there is no determination operation (step Sh15; No), the process is terminated, and if there is a determination operation (step Sh15; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sh16-.

  Furthermore, if the production control process flag is not 0 in step Sh1 (step Sh1; No), if there is a pending storage in step Sh2 (step Sh2; Yes), or if there is an unanalyzed command in step Sh3 (step Sh3; Yes). After any of the cases where there is no long press operation of the operation button 516 in step Sh4 (step Sh4; No), the first setting operation reception process in step Sh7 or the second setting operation reception process in step Sh14 is being executed. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sh17).

  If neither the first setting operation acceptance process nor the second setting operation acceptance process in step Sh14 is being executed (step Sh17; No), the effect setting adjustment process is terminated, and the first setting operation acceptance process or the first in step Sh14 is performed. If the two setting operation acceptance process is being executed (step Sh17; Yes), the first setting operation acceptance process or the second setting operation acceptance process being executed is terminated (step Sh18), and the effect setting adjustment process is terminated. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the volume range that can be set is limited to the upper limit value or less by determining whether or not the selected numerical value of the volume is lower than the upper limit in step Sh9, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a volume lower limit value may be provided according to the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 so that the volume can be set between the lower limit value and the upper limit value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, a dialog and a light amount of various light emitting means that can select the sound volume levels 1 to 6 of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b with the operation lever 600 on the setting adjustment screen. Dialogs that can be selected from level 1 to level 4 by the operation lever 600 are displayed, and the volume and light amount are adjusted by operating the operation button 516 after selecting the volume and light level from each dialog by operating the operation lever 600. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an adjustment panel capable of directly adjusting the volume and light level is provided on the upper plate portion 3a of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the adjustment panel is The player may adjust the volume and light amount by operating.

  In the present embodiment, in step Sh9, it is determined whether or not the selected value of the volume is equal to or lower than the upper limit value corresponding to the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300, so that the volume is within the upper limit range. Although set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume may be updated without providing an upper limit value in the processing after Step Sh6.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the setting invalidation process (step Ss38) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the setting invalidation processing, first, the CPU 86 first outputs various sound emitting means such as the volume of sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b, the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the top lamp module 530. It is determined whether or not the player has an adjustment setting for the amount of light (step Sr1). Whether or not there is an adjustment setting by the player may be determined by whether or not the player setting value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 as shown in FIG. If there is no adjustment setting value by the player (step Sr1; No), the process is terminated, and if there is an adjustment setting value by the player (step Sr1; Yes), a customer waiting demonstration display flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 Is determined (step Sr1a).

  When the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set (step Sr1a; Yes), the CPU 86 is not in the big hit game or the small hit game, the reserved memory does not exist, and the special symbol change is not executed. By determining that it is a non-game state, which is a state, the process proceeds to step Sr4, and when the customer waiting demonstration display flag is not set (step Sr1a; No), the current time is specified based on the output of the RTC 200 ( Step Sr2).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the time specified in step Sr2 is a predetermined time after the hall (game hall) is closed (step Sr3). The predetermined time in this embodiment is a period from the closing time of the hall (game hall) to the completion of the closing operation, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reliably turned on after the closing time has passed. It is desirable to set the time. If the time specified in step Sr2 is not the predetermined time after the hall (game hall) is closed (step Sr3; No), the process is terminated, and the time specified in step Sr2 is the predetermined time after the hall (game hall) is closed. If there is (Step Sr3; Yes), the light quantity stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85, or the player setting value of the volume and the light quantity (see FIG. 25) is cleared (Step Sr4), and the volume / light quantity is switched. If the hall setting level (hole setting value) set by the switch 300 or the volume / light quantity hall setting value is not set, the volume / light quantity setting level (setting value) is preset. Set the level and finish the process.

  In the present embodiment, the setting invalidation process is executed every time the sub CPU timer interrupt process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting invalidation process is performed using a hole ( It may be executed only when the power is turned on, such as immediately before the opening time of the amusement hall.

  In this embodiment, the player's set values of the light quantity or volume and light quantity stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 are cleared when it becomes a predetermined time after the hall (game hall) is closed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the player setting of the amount of light stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 or the volume and amount of light after the power saving timer expires in the processing of step Sm12 of the power saving mode processing described above. By clearing the value, the light amount or volume stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 on the condition that no game is played in the pachinko gaming machine 1 even during the business hours of the hall (game room) Also, the player setting value of the light quantity may be cleared.

  23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the setting changeover switch monitoring process (step Ss39) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the setting changeover switch monitoring process, the CPU 86 first sets in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 whether a setting changed flag indicating that the power saving function setting or the time information setting has been updated in the hall setting process is set. Is determined (step Sn1). When the setting changed flag is not set (step Sn1; No), a setting screen display flag indicating that the setting screen for the hall setting process is displayed on the effect display device 9 in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 is displayed. It is determined whether it is set (step Sn2).

  If the setting screen display flag is not set (step Sn2; No), it is determined whether or not the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel F (step Sn3). When the setting changeover switch 300 is not set to channel F (step Sn3; No), the setting changeover switch monitoring process is terminated, and when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel F (step Sn3; Yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sn6). When the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not set (step Sn6; No), the setting changeover switch monitoring process is terminated, and when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step Sn6; Yes). The CPU 86 determines that the game is not in the big hit game or the small hit game and is in a non-game state where there is no reserved memory and the change in the special symbol is not executed. It is determined whether the carry-over memory of the setting screen for the hall setting process based on the fact that the variation display of the effect symbol is executed during the direction setting process is stored (step Sn8).

  When the carry-over storage of the setting screen for the hall setting process is not stored (step Sn8; No), the effect display device 9 is turned on / off for setting the power saving function (power saving mode) as shown in FIG. Then, the initial setting screen for the hall setting process for setting the RTC time information is displayed (step Sn9), and when the carry-over storage of the setting external surface for the hall is stored (step Sn8; Yes) 26) On the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. 26, a setting screen based on the carry-over storage of the setting process for halls that executes setting of power saving function (power saving mode) on / off and setting of RTC time information is displayed. Display (step Sn10). It should be noted that the setting screen based on the carry-over storage of the hall setting process displayed on the effect display device 9 in step Sn10 is the effect display device 9 when it is determined that the effect process flag is not 0 in the process of step Sn21 described later. It is a setting screen of the setting process for halls displayed in. Then, after executing the process of step Sn9 or step Sn10, the CPU 86 sets a setting screen display flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sn11), and ends the setting changeover switch monitoring process.

  If the setting changed flag is set (step Sn1; Yes), it is determined whether or not the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel F (step Sn12). When the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel F (step Sn12; Yes), the setting changeover switch monitoring process is terminated, and when the setting changeover switch 300 is not set to channel F (step Sn12; No). Then, the setting changed flag is cleared (step Sn13), and the setting changeover switch monitoring process is terminated.

  When the setting screen display flag is set (step Sn2; Yes), the effect control process flag is “0”, that is, the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process. Whether or not (step Sn21). When the effect control process flag is not “0” (step Sn21; No), the setting screen for the hall setting process displayed on the effect display device 9 is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 as a carry-over memory (step Sn30). The process proceeds to step Sn31. In this manner, after the setting screen for the hall setting process displayed on the effect display device 9 is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 in step Sn30 as the carry-over memory, the process of step Sn31 described later is executed, thereby producing the effect display. The display of the setting screen for the hall setting process displayed on the device 9 is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when the effect process flag is 0 in step Sn21 of the setting changeover switch monitoring process, the setting screen for the hall setting process displayed on the effect display device 9 in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 is carried forward. The display of the setting screen of the setting process for hall displayed on the effect display device 9 is ended by executing the process of step Sn31 described later after storing as the memory, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in response to the fact that a specific command other than the door opening notification command indicating that the glass door frame 102 has been opened is received by the effect control board 80, it is displayed on the effect display device 9 in a predetermined area of the RAM 85. After the setting screen for the setting process for the hall is stored as carry-over memory, the process of step Sn31 described later is executed, and the effect display device It is also possible to end the display of the setting screen for the hall setting process, which is displayed in the.

  As described above, when the effect process flag is 0 in step Sn21 of the setting changeover switch monitoring process, that is, when the effect symbol is changing, the setting screen for the hall setting process that has been displayed on the effect display device 9 until then is temporarily displayed. Thus, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 as the carry-over memory, the setting screen for the hole setting process stored as the carry-over memory in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 is produced again. Even if the change display of the effect symbol is started for some reason during the execution of the setting process for the hall, the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes the non-game state and the setting changeover switch 300 is again set. The hall setting process can be resumed without any operation.

  Next, when the production control process flag is “0” (step Sn21; Yes), it is determined whether or not the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel F (step Sn22).

  When the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channel F (step Sn22; Yes), the CPU 86 acquires time information from the RTC 200 (step Sn23), and detects input of the button switch 516a and the lever switches 510a to 510d. To specify the operation of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 (step Sn25). Then, it is determined whether or not a determination operation such as power saving function setting (power saving mode on / off) or time information setting update is accepted by operating the specified operation button 516 and operation lever 600 ( Step Sn26).

  If the determination operation is not accepted (step Sn26; No), the setting changeover switch monitoring process is terminated, and if the determination operation is accepted (step Sn26; Yes), the setting contents of the setting process for the hall are accepted. Based on the setting of the power saving function (switching of sound / off in the power saving mode) or the setting of time information (step Sn27), the customer waiting demonstration display waiting counter is set (step Sn28), and the predetermined area of the RAM 85 is set. A setting changed flag is set (step Sn29).

  If the setting changeover switch 300 is not set to channel F (step Sn22; No), after executing the process of step Sn29 or step Sn30, the CPU 86 displays the setting screen for the hall setting process in the effect display device 9 (Step Sn31), the setting screen display flag is cleared (step Sn32), and the setting changeover switch monitoring process is terminated.

  In the setting changeover switch monitoring process of this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel F in the process of step Sn3 even when the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the gaming state. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 when the game display is started by starting the variable display from the non-game state. When the position is memorized and the channel position of the setting changeover switch 300 is specified and the channel position is changed (for example, changed to channel F) when the non-game state is first entered after that. By displaying the setting screen, the setting changeover switch 300 may be monitored only in the non-game state.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration changeover switch 300 is a channel selection type switch that can always specify the selected channel, but does not need to store the channel at the time of operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the setting changeover switch 300, a switch that can specify a selected channel only at the time of operation may be used. What is necessary is just to memorize | store the selected channel.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the setting screen for the hall setting process is displayed on the effect display device 9 when it is determined as the non-gaming state. By displaying the setting process setting screen, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered by displaying the setting screen for performing settings for these holes.

  Further, when the operation of the setting changeover switch 300 is executed when it is determined that the game state is in which the special symbol variation display is being executed, the effect display device 9 continues the variation of the effect symbol. The setting screen for the hall setting process is not displayed, and it is determined that the game is not in a big game or a small game, and there is no reserved memory and a special symbol change is not executed. Thus, even if there is no operation of the setting changeover switch 300 in the non-game state, the effect display device 9 is operated based on the operation of the setting changeover switch 300 being executed in the gaming state in which the special symbol variation display is executed. By displaying the setting screen for the hole setting process, when the game is in a non-gaming state, the setting is turned off again to display the setting screen for the hole setting process. It is not necessary to perform the operation of the switch 300, thereby improving the convenience of the setting operation.

  Moreover, since the setting changeover switch 300 is provided at a position where the player cannot operate, it is possible to prevent the setting from being changed by the player.

  In addition, when it is determined that the game state is displayed while the setting screen for the hall setting process is displayed, the setting screen for the hall setting process is continuously displayed by ending the display of the setting screen for the hole setting process. It is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered.

  Further, the volume and light amount as the player setting values set in the effect setting adjustment process are backed up at the time of power interruption, and the volume and light amount as the backed player setting values at the time of power failure recovery are sub- When the player recovers from the power interruption, it is restored in the CPU main process, and further, the volume and light quantity as the player setting values are invalidated by initialization under the condition that it is determined that the player is in a non-game state. Since it is not necessary to set the output level of the volume and the amount of light again, it is possible to eliminate the complexity, and it is also possible to eliminate the complexity of initializing the player setting values one by one.

  Also, the player set value is initialized on the condition that it is determined to be in the non-gaming state at a predetermined time in the non-business period from the end of business at the game hall to the start of business on the next day. At the start of business on the next day, the player set value can be surely set to the initial setting.

  In addition, since the player setting value can be set according to the channel in which the setting changeover switch 300 is set, the convenience of operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In addition, the player setting value can be set up to the maximum value corresponding to the channel in which the setting changeover switch 300 is set, so that the player setting value exceeding the maximum value set by the game hall side is Since it can be prohibited to be set by the player, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate performance from being executed in the operation of the game hall by the player setting value exceeding the maximum value.

  In addition, since the transition to the power saving mode is executed on the condition that the transition to the power saving mode is set, the pachinko gaming machine can be configured by performing the setting to transition to the power saving mode. 1 can be reduced, and the transition to the power saving mode can be set. Therefore, the operational convenience of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the mode for setting the transition to the power saving state is exemplified by the setting changeover switch 300 in the same manner as the setting of the volume and the amount of light, but the present invention is not limited to this. These settings may be performed by individual setting switches.

  In the above embodiment, when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel F in a state where the player is playing a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the setting is again made when the non-game state is entered. Even if the operation of setting the changeover switch 300 to the channel F is not performed, the setting screen for the hall setting process is displayed on the effect display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-game state is entered. The setting screen may be displayed again when the operation for setting the channel F by the setting changeover switch 300 is performed again.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set only when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channel F in the gaming state in which the player is playing a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (when not in the non-gaming state). Although an example in which a setting screen for setting processing for halls is displayed when 1 enters a non-gaming state is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel D in the gaming state. Alternatively, when the channel E is set, as in the case of the channel F, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a non-game state, the setting display screen for the model-specific setting process and the special setting process is displayed on the effect display device 9. May be displayed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the object of the display screen displayed when it became a non-game state the setting screen of the setting process for holes set by the hall side was illustrated, this invention is limited to this. However, these setting screens may be setting adjustment screens (see FIG. 27) for the player to adjust the volume and light amount. In this case, the player can play the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When a specific operation is performed on the operation button 516 or the operation lever 600 in the gaming state in which the game is being executed, whether or not the non-game state is entered after that is determined in the same manner as in the determination in step Sn6 described above. A determination adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 9 when it is determined based on the presence / absence of a demonstration designation command reception flag, etc. It may be so to run out setting adjustment processing.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to set the setting changeover switch 300 to F and display the setting screen for the setting process for halls after setting the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag, the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set to the fluctuation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the setting changeover switch 300 is set to F after the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set. Even if the setting screen for the hall setting process is not displayed, the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is cleared after step Sp19 of the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process or after step Sn6 of the setting changeover switch monitoring process. You may make it do. Further, instead of a configuration in which the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is not cleared until the variation pattern designation command reception flag is set, a predetermined timing (several times) is set when the customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag is set. It is possible to determine whether or not the setting changeover switch 300 has changed to “F”, that is, whether or not the position of the setting changeover switch has been changed, and change to “F”. If so, the setting screen for the hall setting process may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the CPU 86 exemplifies a mode in which the setting screen for the hall setting process is displayed based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these settings are performed. When the time for which the variation display is not performed after the end of the variation display of the effect symbol has reached a predetermined time, that is, the next variation display even if the predetermined time has elapsed since the last effect symbol variation display. It may be executed when it is determined that is not started.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are encapsulated in a circulating manner and lent out in response to a loan request from a player, and the number of prize balls awarded in response to a prize are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory.

  In addition, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, and a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  Further, in the embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 86 of a variation pattern such as an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, 1 is used when the variation starts. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the CPU 86 by two or more commands. Specifically, when two commands are used for notification, the CPU 56 uses the first command for the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, before reaching reach (if not reaching, before the so-called second stop). Changes after reaching the reach (after so-called second stop if no reach is reached) such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-drawing effects in the second command. You may make it transmit the command which shows time or a fluctuation aspect. In this case, the CPU 86 may perform presentation control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands.

  The CPU 56 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the CPU 86 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are illustrated as separate integrated circuits. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are integrated into a single integrated circuit. A circuit (IC) may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, on-off of the setting of a power saving mode by operating the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 in the state in which the setting screen of the setting process for halls was displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 9, the time of RTC200 Although the setting of information is executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control board 80 is equipped with a switch that can be operated by a person related to the game hall in the same manner as the setting changeover switch 300, and the effect display device 9 By operating the switch while the setting screen for the hall setting process is displayed, the power saving mode setting may be turned on / off and the time information of the RTC 200 may be set.

  In the embodiment, setting the setting changeover switch 300 to F enables both the setting of the power saving mode and the setting of the time information of the RTC 200 as the hall setting process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the setting process for the hall, only one of on / off of setting of the power saving mode and setting of time information of the RTC 200 may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is set to F so that the setting screen for the hall setting process is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the power saving mode is set by operating the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting changeover switch 300 is set to F so that the password display screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. The password input by operating the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 is accepted, and if the password input by the operation of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 is correct, the setting screen for the hall setting process is displayed on the effect display device. 9 and the power saving mode is set by operating the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600. On and off, it may be capable of executing the setting of the time information of RTC200.

  The setting that can be changed by the player by operating the operation button 516 or the operation lever 600 is a setting of a power saving mode that may cause trouble if changed by the player, as exemplified in the above embodiment. The setting of the production mode (change of the production to be executed), the setting of the volume and the brightness, excluding the setting of the time information and the like can be considered.

  In the above embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the game is in the non-game state is made based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 in response to the non-game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a customer waiting demonstration designation command when the first fluctuation display is executed after the power is turned on and the apparatus enters a non-operating state. In order to prevent the period from when the power is turned on until the first fluctuation display is executed from being included in the non-game state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that outputs the In addition, after the power is turned on, a specific command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 when the first fluctuation display is not executed and a non-game state is entered. The game control microcomputer 156 may be determined to be in a non-game state without being subjected to the first change display after the power is turned on. Alternatively, a customer waiting demo designation command may be transmitted.

  Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. In addition, about the part same as Example 1, description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol and step number. In addition, although Example 1 and Example 2 differ in a structure, suppose that the code | symbol of a pachinko game machine uses the same code | symbol.

  As a feature point of the second embodiment, a launch ball detection sensor 1505 that detects a game ball launched from the hit ball launching device 1550 by operating the hit ball operating handle 5 is positioned in the vicinity of the hit ball launching device 1550 on the hit ball guiding rail. It is characterized in that it detects the launch of a game ball and shifts to the power saving mode or ends the power saving mode in response to the detection of the launch of the game ball.

  These shot ball detection sensors 1505 are provided on the front frame 101 together with the ball hitting device 1550, and the shot ball detection sensor 1505 can be used continuously even if the game board 6 is replaced. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the firing ball detection sensor 1505 and the hitting ball launching device 1550 for each gaming board 6, and the same launching ball detection sensor even after the gaming board 6 is replaced. Since 1505 and the hit ball launching device 1550 can be used continuously, the manufacturing cost of the game board 6 can be reduced.

  In the second embodiment, the launch ball detection sensor 1505 uses a proximity sensor that outputs a signal during a period in which the game ball is close to within a predetermined distance. A detection signal (launch signal) in a period corresponding to the passing period of the game ball immediately after is output.

  That is, when the passing speed of the game ball is high, that is, when the shot ball detection sensor 1505 is close to the launch position 1550a, the period during which the game ball is close within the predetermined distance of the shot ball detection sensor 1505 is shortened. Therefore, while the output period of the detection signal (launch signal) is shortened, the game ball is detected when the passing speed of the game ball is slow, that is, when the launch ball detection sensor 1505 is far from the launch position 1550a. Since the period in which the sensor 1505 is close within a predetermined distance becomes longer, the output period of the detection signal (fire signal) also becomes longer.

  Therefore, when the launch ball detection sensor 1505 is close to the launch position 1550a as in the second embodiment, the output period of the detection signal (launch signal) is shortened, and depending on the launch intensity, the detection signal (launch signal) Since the output period of the detection signal (fire signal) becomes shorter than the detectable time of the input circuit to which the signal is input, the detection signal (fire signal) may not be detected. As shown in FIG. 28, an extension circuit 99 is provided to extend the output period of the detection signal (fire signal) so that the detection signal (fire signal) can be reliably detected.

  As the extension circuit 99, a monostable multivibrator circuit or the like that can output a pulse signal having a predetermined width when a pulse signal having a predetermined width or less is input may be used. In the second embodiment, a proximity sensor is exemplified as the launch ball detection sensor 1505. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output period corresponding to the passing period of the game ball is not limited to this. For example, it may be a photo sensor that outputs a signal in response to blocking light by passing a game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the launch ball detection sensor 1505 is connected to the game control microcomputer 156 of the game control board 31 via the expansion circuit 99 mounted on the payout control board 37, and is thus input to be detected. Based on the signal (launch signal), the game control microcomputer 156 can detect the launch of the game ball.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, in addition to the presentation control command of the first embodiment, the detection of the launched game ball is notified to the presentation control microcomputer 81 mounted on the presentation control board 80. A game ball detection start notification command and a game ball detection end notification command have been added.

  As shown in FIG. 29, a command C800H is assigned to the game ball detection start notification command, and the shot ball detection sensor 1505 detects that one shot game ball has started to be detected. This is an effect control command for notifying that the input of the detection signal is started. Further, the command C900H is assigned to the game ball detection end notification command, and the detection signal from the shot ball detection sensor 1505 is input when the shot ball detection sensor 1505 ends the detection of one shot game ball. This is an effect control command for notifying that has ended.

  The start of detection signal input and the end of detection signal input from these shot ball detection sensors 1505 are, as shown in FIG. 30, a game ball detection process following the switch process in step S21 in the timer interrupt process of the first embodiment described above. It is detected by executing (Step S21 +).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the game ball detection process (step S21 +) executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the game ball detection process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not there is an input of a fire signal (detection signal) from the fire ball detection sensor 1505 (step S51). When there is an input of a launch signal (detection signal) from the launch ball detection sensor 1505 (step S51; Yes), a predetermined area of the RAM 55 is referred to, and the game ball has already been detected by the launch ball detection sensor 1505. It is determined whether or not a gaming ball detection flag indicating that a (detection signal) is being input is set (step S52).

  If the game ball detection flag is set (step S52; Yes), the CPU 56 has already detected a game ball by the shot ball detection sensor 1505 (already a launch signal (detection signal) has been input). When the game ball detection process is terminated and the game ball detection flag is not set (step S52; No), it is determined that a new game ball is detected and a game ball is detected. The start notification command transmission setting is executed (step S53), and a gaming ball detection flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 (step S54), and the gaming ball detection process is terminated.

  If there is no fire signal (detection signal) input from the fire ball detection sensor 1505 in step S51 (step S51; No), the CPU 56 refers to a predetermined area of the RAM 55 and sets a game ball detection flag. It is determined whether or not (step S52). If the game ball detection flag is not set (step S55; No), the CPU 56 continues to fire the game ball from the previous game ball detection process to the current game ball detection process. It determines with not having been detected by the detection sensor 1505, and complete | finishes a game ball detection process. When the game ball detection flag is set (step S55; Yes), when the input of the firing signal (detection signal) input in the previous game ball detection process is completed, that is, the game ball is It is determined that the game ball detectable range of the launch ball detection sensor 1505 has been removed, the game ball detection end notification command transmission setting is executed (step S56), and the game ball detection in progress flag is cleared (step S57). The sphere detection process ends.

  Reception of the game ball detection start notification command and game ball detection end notification command transmitted in this way is detected in step S1635 and step S1637 in the command analysis processing, as shown in FIG. If the received effect control command is a game ball detection start notification command (step S1635), the CPU 86 sets a game ball detection start notification command reception flag (step S1636). If the received effect control command is a game ball detection end notification command (step S1637), the CPU 86 sets a game ball detection end notification command reception flag (step S1638).

  If the received effect control command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S1639), the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is set (step S1640). If the received effect control command is the second start opening prize designation command (step S1641), the second start opening prize designation command reception flag is set. Then, after executing step S1640 or step S1642, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step S1643). If the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set, (Step S1643; Yes) The customer waiting demonstration display flag is cleared (Step S1644), the customer waiting demonstration display on the effect display device 9 is terminated, and the display on the effect display device 9 is returned to the display of the effect symbol. (Step S1645). Then, when the customer waiting demonstration display flag is not set (step S1643; No) or after execution of the processing of step S1645, clear if the power saving counter described later is counting (set the power saving counter to 0). (Step S1646).

  If the received effect control command is another definition command, the CPU 86 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S1647).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating power saving mode processing according to the second embodiment. In the power saving mode process of the second embodiment, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not the effect process flag is 0 (step Sm100). If the effect process flag is not 0 (step Sm100; No), the power saving mode process is terminated. If the effect process flag is 0 (step Sm100; Yes), the power saving set in step Sm114 described later. It is determined whether or not the middle flag is set (step Sm101). If the power saving flag is not set (step Sm101; No), it is determined whether or not the power saving counter is counting (Sm102).

  In addition, the power saving counter in the second embodiment may be provided in the effect control counter setting unit set in the RAM 85. Whether or not the power saving counter is counting may be determined by the CPU 86 based on whether or not 0 is set in the power saving counter. However, when the power saving counter is set in step Sm107 to be described later, the power saving counter is set. By setting the counter operating flag, it may be determined whether the power saving counter operating flag is set. When the power saving counter operating flag is set as described above, the power saving counter operating flag is cleared when the power saving counter is further cleared in step Sm115 described later.

  If the power saving counter is not counting (step Sm102; No), it is determined whether or not a game ball detection end notification command reception flag is set (step Sm106a). When the game ball detection end notification command reception flag is not set (step Sm106a; No), the power saving mode processing is ended, and when the game ball detection end notification command reception flag is set (step Sm106a; Yes). The game ball detection end notification command reception flag is cleared (step Sm106b), and the initial value subtracted and updated in the power saving counter corresponds to 20 minutes (1200000 milliseconds) as the second period in the second embodiment. A value is set (step Sm107), and the power saving mode process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the power saving counter is counting in step Sm102 (step Sm102; Yes), it is determined whether or not a game ball detection start notification command reception flag is set (step Sm111). When the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is set (step Sm111; Yes), the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is cleared (step Sm111a), and the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is set. If not (step Sm111; No), the power saving counter is updated by 1 (step Sm112), and it is determined whether or not the value of the power saving counter is the same as the value of the first period in the second embodiment ( Step Sm112a). The value of the first period in the second embodiment is a value corresponding to 15 seconds after the power saving counter is set, specifically, 15 seconds from the value set in step Sm107. The value obtained by subtracting the corresponding counter value.

  When the value of the power saving counter is the same as the value of the first period, that is, when 15 seconds have elapsed since the power saving counter was set (step Sm112a; Yes), the CPU 86 displays the effect display device 9 The customer waiting demonstration display is started (step Sm112b), the customer waiting demonstration display flag is set (step Sm112c), and the power saving mode process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the power saving counter is not the same as the value of the first period in the second embodiment in Step Sm112a (Step Sm112a; No), the value of the power saving counter is the same as the value of the second period in the second embodiment. It is determined whether or not they are the same (step Sm113). Note that the value of the second period in the second embodiment is a value corresponding to 20 minutes (1200000 milliseconds), which is an elapsed time after the power saving counter is set, and therefore in step Sm113, the power saving counter It may be determined whether or not is 0. Thus, as the elapsed time determined in step Sm113, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the special figure variation time is 20 minutes (1200000 milliseconds) longer than the variation pattern of the longest time. Therefore, in any variation display with any variation pattern, the power saving counter is set to 0 during the variation display and is set so as not to shift to the power saving mode. In the second embodiment, the value of the second period is described as a value corresponding to 20 minutes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the second period is the special figure fluctuation time. If the value corresponds to a longer time than the variation pattern that is the longest time, a value shorter than 20 minutes may be set.

  When the value of the power saving counter is not the same as the value of the second period (step Sm113; No), the power saving mode process is terminated, and when the value of the power saving counter is the same as the value of the second period, that is, When the elapsed time after the last game ball is detected is 20 minutes (step Sm113; Yes), the CPU 86 does not execute the second period (20 minutes). It is determined that the game state is set, and it is determined whether or not there is a power saving mode transition setting (Sm113a).

  The power saving mode transition setting is set in the hall setting process (step St5) as in the first embodiment. If there is a setting for shifting to the power saving mode (step Sm113a; Yes), the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b is stopped and the decoration LED 25a, left, based on the non-game state. The LEDs in various light emitting means such as the frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the top lamp module 530 are turned off, and the sound output from these speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b, the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the top lamp module Control is performed from the normal state in which the LEDs of the various light emitting means such as 530 are turned on to the power saving state (step Sm113b). Further, the customer waiting demonstration display flag is cleared (step Sm113c), and the power saving flag is set (step Sm114).

  The “non-game state” in the present invention is a state in which no game is being performed. In the second embodiment, the elapsed time from the detection of the last game ball is 20 as described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a state in which no out ball is detected in the out port 26, and a state in which the hitting operation handle 5 is not operated. Some or all of a state where no change display is performed and a state where no player is detected if a human sensor for detecting a player who plays a game are mounted are conceivable.

  That is, in the “state where no game is being performed”, the game control for performing the game such as the variation display control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as in the “state where the variation display is not performed” described above. And a state in which the player does not fire the game ball or operate the hitting ball operation handle 5 for launching, that is, a state in which the player is not going to play a game.

  Therefore, the “state in which no game is played” in the present invention is not limited to whether or not it is “state in which a game is not being performed”. If “5 is not operated”, the elapsed time from the predetermined trigger becomes the predetermined time, such as a state where the elapsed time since the hitting operation handle 5 is not operated becomes the predetermined time. For example, a state that is highly likely to be “a state in which no game is played” (a state that is presumed to be a non-game state) is included.

  In the second embodiment, by controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the normal state to the power saving state, sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b is stopped, and the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right The LEDs in various light emitting means such as the frame LED 28c and the ceiling lamp module 530 are turned off. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b are used when controlling the power saving state. In addition to stopping the sound output from the LED and turning off the LEDs in various light emitting means such as the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the top lamp module 530, the back of the liquid crystal constituting the display screen of the effect display device 9 A part of the control such as reduction of the brightness of the light may be executed. Further, when controlling to the power saving state, while continuing the customer waiting demonstration display on the effect display device 9, the sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b is stopped, the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, Some of the controls such as turning off the LEDs in various light emitting means such as the right frame LED 28c and the ceiling lamp module 530 and reducing the brightness of the backlight of the liquid crystal constituting the display screen of the effect display device 9 are executed. Also good.

  And after execution of step Sm111a, step Sm114, or when there is no power saving mode setting in step Sm113a (step Sm113a; No), the power saving counter is cleared (0 is set in the power saving counter) (step Sm115). ), The power saving mode process is terminated.

  In the second embodiment, in step Sm107, a value corresponding to 20 minutes (1200000 milliseconds) as the second period is set in the power saving counter, and the set value is set to-every time step Sm112 is executed. 1 is counted down, but the present invention is not limited to this. In step Sm107, 0 is set in the power saving counter, and the value of the power saving counter is incremented by 1 every time step Sm112 is executed. You may do it. When counting up the power saving counter as described above, in step Sm112a, it is determined whether or not the value of the power saving counter is a value corresponding to the first period of 15 seconds, and in step Sm113, the saving is performed. What is necessary is just to determine whether the value of an electric power counter is a value equivalent to 20 minutes which is a 2nd period.

  On the other hand, when the power saving flag is set in step Sm101 (step Sm101; Yes), it is determined whether or not a game ball detection start notification command reception flag is set (step Sm121a). If the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is not set (step Sm121; No), whether there is a player operation input, that is, whether one of the operation button 516 or the operation lever 600 is operated by the player. Is determined (step Sm122). If there is no player operation input (step Sm122; No), the power saving mode process is terminated.

  When the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is set in step Sm121a (step Sm121; Yes), the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is cleared (step Sm121a). If there is a player operation input in step Sm121a or step Sm122 (step Sm122; Yes), sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b, decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, left frame LED 28b, right frame The lighting of the LEDs in the various light emitting means such as the LED 28c and the top lamp module 530 is started to shift from the power saving state to the normal state (step Sm123), and the power saving counter is cleared (step Sm124).

  Then, by pressing and holding the operation button 516 for the player, the volume of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp A message for promoting the transition of the setting adjustment screen indicating that it is possible to display a setting adjustment screen capable of adjusting the light intensity of various light emitting means such as the module 530 is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step Sm125). The mode process ends.

  In the second embodiment, when the player's operation input is present (step Sm122; Yes) and the power saving state is terminated (step Sm123), the game ball detection termination notification command is not received again (launch detection). However, the present invention is not limited to this, but by clearing the power saving flag in step Sm124, the power saving counter is set after the power saving state is cleared. Alternatively, the game ball detection end notification command may not be received and the power saving state may be entered again.

  As described above, in the power saving mode processing of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, when the game ball detection end notification command reception flag is set, that is, the detection of the game ball by the shot ball detection sensor 1505 is performed. While the counting of the power saving counter is started at the time of completion, when the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is set, that is, when the detection of the game ball is started by the shot ball detection sensor 1505, the power saving counter is started. The count of the counter is ended. Therefore, during the period from the start of the detection of the game ball by the firing ball detection sensor 1505 to the end thereof, the power saving counter count non-execution period during which the power saving counter is not counted is the launch ball detection sensor. From the time when the detection of the game ball by 1505 is completed until the next game ball is detected by the shot ball detection sensor 1505, the game ball is always fired regardless of whether or not it is continuously generated. This is a power saving counter count execution period in which the counting of the power saving counter is executed.

  In the second embodiment, the CPU 56 transmits a game ball detection start notification command when the detection of the game ball is started by the firing ball detection sensor 1505, and detects the game ball when the detection of the game ball is completed. The end notification command is transmitted, and the CPU 86 counts the power saving counter during the period from the reception of the game ball detection end notification command to the reception of the game ball detection start notification command. Without being limited, the CPU 56 does not transmit any command when the detection of the game ball is completed by the firing ball detection sensor 1505, and sends a game ball detection start notification command only when the detection of the game ball is started. The CPU 86 receives the game ball detection start notification command and then receives the next game ball detection start notification command. In the period until the may be executed the counting of the power saving counter. That is, instead of using both the game ball detection start notification command and the game ball detection end notification command, only one of the game ball detection start notification command and the game ball detection end notification command is used. The detection may be notified to the effect control board 80 (CPU 86). In this case, the mode shifts to the power saving mode based on the elapsed time from the reception of either the game ball detection start notification command or the game ball detection end notification command. The power saving mode may be terminated when either the game ball detection start notification command or the game ball detection end notification command is received.

  In the second embodiment, the CPU 86 detects that a game ball is being fired by receiving two commands of a game ball detection start notification command and a game ball detection end notification command. The invention is not limited to this, and it may be detected that a game ball is being fired only by receiving either a game ball detection start notification command or a game ball detection end notification command. While the game ball is detected by the firing ball detection sensor 1505, the CPU 56 continuously transmits a notification command during game ball detection, and the CPU 86 only receives the notification command during game ball detection. In this case, it may be detected that a game ball is being fired.

  In the power saving mode processing of the second embodiment, the power saving state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is ended based on the fact that the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is set in step Sm121. Is not limited to this, for example, when a start winning is generated and a change display is started in a situation where a game ball is not being fired by the hitting ball launching device 1550 (when a store clerk manually starts a game ball) Since the first start winning port designation command reception flag, the second start winning port designation command reception flag, and other flags corresponding to the command received from the main board 31 are set, the pachinko gaming machine The power saving state in 1 may be terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect setting adjustment process (step Ss37) of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 35, the production setting adjustment process of the second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment, but the step Sh4a is different.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not a long press operation of the operation button 516 is performed by the player (step Sh4). If there is no long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; No), the process proceeds to step Sh17. When there is a long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; Yes), if the power saving counter is counting, it is cleared (sets 0 in the power saving counter) (step Sh4a). In this way, when the player presses the operation button 516 for a long time, the power saving counter that is being counted is cleared, and the first period until the demonstration display or the power saving mode is entered. The count of the second period until this is executed from the beginning by the long press operation.

  Next, the display mode in the effect display device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 36A, in the state where the number of reserved memories is 0 and the change of the effect symbol is executed, the effect symbol is derived as a combination indicating that the effect symbol is “lost” as shown in FIG. When it is displayed and the game ball is not fired by the hitting ball launcher 1550, the power saving counter is set in the power saving mode process as described above.

  In the state where the power saving counter is set, when the game ball is not newly fired by the ball hitting device 1550, 15 seconds elapse from the time when the power saving counter is set, and as shown in FIG. Thus, the display of the customer waiting demonstration is started on the effect display device 9.

  Then, in the state where the display of the customer waiting demonstration is being performed on the effect display device 9, if no new game ball is fired by the ball hitting device 1550, 20 minutes have passed since the power saving counter was set. By doing so, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the power saving state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the effect display device 9 has a display indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the power saving state (“energy saving” display in FIG. 36 (d)). Be started.

  Note that, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 36 (d) is in the power saving state, when the game ball is restarted by the ball hitting device 1550 by the player operating the hit ball operating handle 5, When the ball detection sensor 1505 detects the game ball, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), when the player presses the operation button 516 for a long time, the volume of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and Setting adjustment screen transition indicating that it is possible to display a setting adjustment screen capable of adjusting the light quantity of various light emitting means such as the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp module 530, etc. A display screen including a message for promotion is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  When the setting adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device by long-pressing the operation button 516, the player clears the power saving counter in the effect setting adjustment process, so that the player can play the pachinko machine 1 It is prevented that the customer waiting demonstration display screen is suddenly displayed on the effect display device 9 when the volume or light quantity is changed.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), when the game ball wins the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening in a state in which the message for promoting the setting adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. The display of the effect display device 9 is switched to the change display of the effect symbol. Furthermore, when a game ball is not fired by the ball hitting device 1550 after the message for promoting the setting adjustment screen is displayed on the effect display device 9, the power saving counter is set again. As shown in f), when 15 seconds have elapsed since the power saving counter was set, display of the customer waiting demonstration is started on the effect display device 9.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 36 (c) or FIG. 36 (f), when the customer waiting demonstration is displayed on the effect display device 9, the player operates the hitting operation handle 5 to release the hitting ball. When the game ball is restarted by the device 1550, the shot ball detection sensor 1505 detects the game ball, and as shown in FIG. Shifts to the change display of the effect design.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game using a gaming medium (for example, a game ball),
A launcher (e.g., a hitting ball launcher 1550) that launches a game medium toward a gaming area;
Detection means for detecting a game medium launched by the launching device (for example, a launch ball detection sensor 1505);
The operating state of the gaming machine is a normal state (for example, sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b and lighting of LEDs in various light emitting means such as the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp module 530, etc. Or a power saving state that consumes less power than the normal state (for example, sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b and the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp module 530, etc. Operating state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 executes the power saving mode process) for controlling the light emitting means in a state where the LED is not turned on),
With
The operating state control means includes
Based on the detection of the game medium by the detection means in the power saving state, control is made to the normal state (for example, based on the fact that the CPU 86 sets the power saving flag in step Sm101 of the power saving mode processing). Step Sm123 is executed),
Based on the non-game state in which no game is played in the normal state (for example, the state where the power saving counter is counted up because the game ball is not fired for 20 minutes by the hitting ball launcher 1550). Control to the power saving state (for example, the CPU 86 executes step Sm113b based on the fact that the value of the power saving counter becomes 0 which is the value of the second period in step Sm113 of the power saving mode process). Therefore, the sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b and the lighting of the LEDs in various light emitting means such as the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the top lamp module 530 are normally performed. Power saving from the normal state due to the non-game state where no game is played in the state Because it is controlled by the state, it is possible to perform the power saving without imposing a burden on the clerk.

In addition, according to the second embodiment, the time measuring means (for example, the CPU 86 receives the game ball detection end notification command) that measures the elapsed time from the end of the game (for example, detection of the last released game ball). A power saving counter that is set based on the determination that the flag is set, a portion that is subtracted and updated in step Sm112 for each timer interrupt),
Demonstration effect execution means (for example, the CPU 86 performs a power saving mode process step) for executing a predetermined demonstration effect (for example, a customer waiting demo) when the elapsed time counted by the time measuring means becomes a predetermined first period. On the basis of determining that the value of the power saving counter is the same as the value of the first period in Sm112a, the part for starting the customer waiting demonstration display in Step Sm112b),
With
The determination means includes a second period (for example, 20 seconds) in which an elapsed period timed by the time measuring means is longer than the first period, and at least the execution period of the demonstration effect is added to the first period. Since the power saving counter is set, the execution period of the customer waiting demonstration effect from the time when the first period elapses until the time when the second period elapses is determined. Since it is not controlled in the power saving state, these waiting-for-demonstration demonstration effects are appropriately executed in the normal state, so that it is possible to prevent the effect of the waiting-for-standby demonstration effects from deteriorating.

Further, according to the second embodiment, the game medium launched from the launching device has passed through the start area (for example, the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening) provided in the game area. The variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 8a, for example) that performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol) that can identify each of the identification information. A second special symbol display 8b),
The change display is not executed (for example, in the effect setting adjustment process, the CPU 86 determines that the effect symbol process flag is 0 in step Sh1, no hold storage in step Sh2, and no unanalyzed command in step Sh3. On the condition, the player accepts a setting operation (for example, operation of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600) and a predetermined setting (for example, the volume of the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b, the decoration LED 25a, the left frame) A player setting means (for example, setting of the light amount of various light emitting means such as the LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp module 530) (for example, a setting adjustment screen on which the CPU 86 can adjust the volume and the light amount in step Sh6 in the effect setting adjustment process) In step Sh7, the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 are operated. A portion for accepting, display the adjustable adjustment display light quantity at step SH 13, the portion) for receiving an operation of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 at step SH14,
When the detecting means detects a shot ball in the power saving state (for example, when the CPU 86 determines that the game ball detection start notification command reception flag is set in step Sm121 in the power saving mode process), Informing means (for example, the CPU 86 performs setting adjustment on the display screen of the effect display device 9 in step Sm125 in the power saving mode process) that prompts a predetermined operation (for example, a long press operation of the operation button 516) for performing a predetermined setting. A portion for displaying a message for promoting screen transition), so that when the launch ball is detected in the power saving state and the power saving state is canceled and becomes the normal state, the volume and light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A setting adjustment screen that prompts the user to press and hold the operation button 516 for setting at least one of the settings. Since the display of the message for promoting the line is executed, it is prevented as much as possible that the variable display is started and the setting cannot be performed without setting at least one of the volume and the light amount in the pachinko gaming machine 1. be able to.

Further, according to the second embodiment, each can be identified based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening). A display result is derived by performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, the first special symbol or the second special symbol), and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) predetermined as the display result of the identification information is obtained. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when it is derived and displayed,
Non-detection elapsed period timing means for timing the non-detection elapsed period since the last detection of the game ball by the detection means (for example, the CPU 86 has determined that the game ball detection end notification command reception flag is set) A power saving counter that is set based on the step Sm112 for each timer interruption)
The determination means has a predetermined determination period (for example, 20 minutes) in which the non-detection elapsed period timed by the non-detection elapsed period time measuring means is longer than the longest period of variation display (for example, the variation pattern having the longest variation time). ), It is determined that the game is in a non-game state. Therefore, when the power saving counter is determined to be in a non-game state when the second period is longer than the longest period of change display, Since it can be accurately prevented from being controlled to the power saving state when there is a possibility that it is being executed, the interest of the game is reduced by controlling to the power saving state during execution of these fluctuation displays. Can be prevented as much as possible.

Further, according to the second embodiment, the detection means is provided in the vicinity of the launching device (for example, the position adjacent to the launching position 1550a), and according to the transit period of the game medium launched from the launching device. Output a detection signal,
Since it includes an expansion circuit (expansion circuit 99) that extends the output period of the detection signal output from the detection means to a predetermined output period longer than the passage period, the launch ball detection sensor 1505 is arranged in the vicinity of the hit ball launching device 1550. Even if the signal output period of the detection signal output from the shot ball detection sensor 1505 is reduced by providing it at the position, the detection signal is expanded by the expansion circuit 99, so that it is possible to reliably detect the launch of the game ball.

1 Pachinko machine 9 Production display device 27 Speaker 25a Decoration LED
25b Stage decoration LED
28b Left frame LED
28c Right frame LED
80 Production control board 86 CPU
200 RTC
300 Setting changeover switch 516 Operation button 530 Top lamp module 600 Operation lever

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Operation means capable of operation;
Display means capable of displaying a predetermined setting screen;
Production setting means capable of performing production setting when the setting screen is displayed;
A determination means for determining whether the player is in a non-game state not playing,
With
The display means includes
The setting screen is displayed on the condition that the operation means is operated and the determination means determines that it is in a non-game state,
When the operation means is operated but is not in a non-gaming state, the setting screen is displayed on the condition that the determination means subsequently determines that it is in a non-gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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