JP2017029772A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having features in operation means.SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with first operation means. The game machine is so configured that in response to an operation to the first operation means by an operator in a first state among a plurality of kinds of states, a notification degree may possibly be changed, and in response to an operation to the first operation means by an operator in a second state among the plurality of kinds of states, a presentation is to be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

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

  Conventionally, a game table provided with operation means has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-200302

However, the conventional game stand has room for improvement in the operation means.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in operation means.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine provided with a first operation means, wherein one state among a plurality of types of states is a first state and one of a plurality of types of states. The state is the second state, and the degree of notification may change in response to the operation of the first operation means by the operator in the first state. A gaming machine characterized in that an effect is executed in response to an operation of the first operating means by an operator.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game machine having a feature in the operation means.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol form of the special figure is shown. (B) An example of a stop symbol form of a decorative symbol is shown. (C) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 1st sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 1st sub control part. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a 2nd sub control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a 2nd sub control part. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the setting screen. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the structure of the usual drawing effect. (C)-(e) It is the figure which showed an example of the display mode of a setting screen and a usual drawing effect. (A) It is the time chart which showed the flow of the usual usual drawing effect. (B) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the sound output from a sound output means, a special figure change game, a general drawing effect, and a setting screen. (C) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of a special figure change game, a general drawing effect, and a setting screen. It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of a usual drawing effect and a setting screen. It is the figure which showed the specific example of the setting screen. It is the figure which showed an example of the usual drawing effect in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the usual drawing effect in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example of the usual drawing effect in the setting screen display in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example of the usual drawing effect in the setting screen display in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example of the usual drawing effect in the setting screen display in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example of the usual drawing effect in the setting screen display in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the movement aspect of (a)-(d) movable body. (E) It is the figure which showed the modification of the shape of a movable body. (A) It is a figure for demonstrating the movement start opportunity of the movable body CB. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the movement start of the movable body CB. It is the time chart which showed an example of the movement timing of the movable body CB. It is the state transition diagram which showed an example of the operation state of a movable body. (A)-(k) It is the figure which showed the specific example 1 of the initial operation | movement of a movable body in time series. (L)-(p) It is the figure which showed the specific example 2 of the initial operation | movement of a movable body in time series. (A)-(k) It is the figure which showed the specific example 3 of the initial stage operation | movement of a movable body in time series. (A)-(h) It is the figure which showed the specific example 4 of the initial stage operation | movement of a movable body in time series. (A)-(h) It is the figure which showed the specific example 5 of the initial operation | movement of a movable body in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of the function of the operation means in each state. It is the figure which showed an example of the operation means. It is the figure which showed an example of the structure of an operation means. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the internal structure of the operation information storage area. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the operation information queue. It is the figure which showed the example of the function of the operation means in time series. It is the figure which showed the example of the function of the operation means in time series. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of an operation means.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
<Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

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

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.
<Back of the game table>

FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.
The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

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

On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.
<Front of game board>

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

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

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

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

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, around the effect device 206. A variable winning opening 234 is provided.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126. The special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

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

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

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

This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc. (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.
<Directing device 206>

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium) A drive circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, a door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the above is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor The sensor circuit 428 that outputs the detection signal from the 426 to the basic circuit 402, and the image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404 are read, and the display image is generated using the work area of the VRAM 436 to decorate VDP 434 (image) for displaying an image on the symbol display device Are connected Oh and display processor), the.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the variation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the variation time referred to in the present invention) elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the special symbol form of the special figure 1. When the variation time determined before the start of variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special diagram 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present invention, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. The series of displays up to is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. FIG. 10A shows 10 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black portion indicates the location of the segment to be lit.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. Moreover, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both shift to the time-saving state. Although the time reduction will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the time reduction state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the time-saving state.

  "Special figure G" is a first small hit symbol, and "Special figure H" is a second small hit symbol, both of which are in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced. In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

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

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed. When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called “hidden probability change” of “Special Figure E”, the 2R jackpot called “Special Figure F” suddenly, or the first small hit of “Special Figure G”, “Special Figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify the 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing C” or the 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction” of “special drawing D”, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is displayed. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5B is stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 5C, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on.
<Main control unit main processing>

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

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

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

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

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.
<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

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

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interruption process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms is started several times while one game ball passes through one ball detection sensor. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

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

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

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

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S203. When a winning is made at the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is stored in the special counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 1 random value as a special figure 1 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. When a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is sent from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 to the special figure 2 winning random number value. And a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value and storing it in the corresponding random value storage area. If there is a win at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Store in the corresponding random value storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

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

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

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

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

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

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game).

  In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the second off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

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

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

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

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

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

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

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

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

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

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 relation stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

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

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

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

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 5C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

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

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S311, button control processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this button control process, when an operation by the operation unit is detected, various processes corresponding to the operation unit are performed. For example, when an operation by the chance button 136 is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data in response to pressing of the chance button 136 is performed. In step S313, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S317, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S319, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S321, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle.

  In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 of the first sub-control unit timer interrupt process, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S319, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

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

  In step S603, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

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

In step S609, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. If not, the generation end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input. In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>

  Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

First, in step S701 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S705.
In step S705, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S707, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S709, an effect control process is performed. For example, if there is a new command in step S707, the effect data corresponding to this command is read from the ROM 506, and if the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S <b> 711, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. In step S713, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S703.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S801 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle.

In step S901 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S703 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S703, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S903 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.
<Setting screen>

  Next, the basic concept of a “setting screen” that can be displayed on the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A shows an example of the setting screen.

  The setting screen according to the present embodiment is a screen (display) configured by one or a plurality of display units, and is a screen (display) displayed on display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208). It is. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10A and FIGS. 10A and 2B, the display unit constituting the setting screen includes the contents and purpose of the setting screen (for example, volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, Selection can be made by a title part TP representing character selection, BGM selection, etc., an input part IP for allowing a player to input input information (for example, a password, a number, etc.), and an operation by an operation means (for example, a chance button 136) An example of such a selection unit SP is given as an example.

  Further, as the setting screen according to the present embodiment, for example, a volume adjustment setting screen for adjusting the volume of a sound output means (for example, a speaker 120) of a gaming table, or a light output means (for example, a lamp) of a gaming table. Light adjustment setting screen for adjusting the amount of light, password setting screen for entering a password, selection screen for selecting a character or BGM, and a game history reference screen for referring to a game history on a game console An example is given.

  The display start condition for starting the display of the setting screen is not particularly limited. For example, the display of the setting screen may be started when there is an operation by the first operation means in the power saving mode described later. The display of the setting screen may be started when there is an operation by the first operation means while the screen (for example, the demonstration screen) is displayed, and the first setting is made when there is an operation by the first operation means. Display of a screen (for example, a menu screen) is started, and a second setting screen (for example, a volume adjustment setting screen or a light intensity adjustment setting screen) is displayed when a second operation is performed while the first setting screen is displayed. May be started.

Further, the layout of the display unit on the setting screen is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10A, the title unit TP, the input unit IP, and the selection unit SP are arranged at substantially equal intervals in the vertical direction. Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the title part TP, the input part IP, and the selection part SP may be arranged in the horizontal direction at substantially equal intervals. Further, the size of the display area of each display unit is not particularly limited.
<Directed production>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10B, the basic concept of “general drawing effect” that can be executed by the game machine according to the present embodiment will be described. In addition, FIG.10 (b) is the figure which showed an example of the structure of the usual drawing effect.

  The general drawing effect according to the present embodiment is an effect including at least an effect produced by display using a display device, and the entrance to the general diagram start port 228 and the start of a general diagram variable game by the general diagram display device 210. Or, an effect (an effect related to a general figure) that is executed in response to a pre-reading or the like of whether or not the normal-game variable game is successful. As such an ordinary drawing effect, in addition to the effect by the display, for example, the effect by the sound output from the sound output means (for example, the speaker 120), the effect by the light output from the light output means (for example, the lamp), Any one, a plurality, or all effects such as effects caused by the movement of the movable body (for example, the effect movable body 224) can be cited as an example.

  Further, the mode of the general drawing effect is not particularly limited, but, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, a general diagram introduction effect (first effect) NP1 expressing whether or not to execute the general drawing main effect. And, the main figure main effect (second effect) NP2 that suggests or clearly indicates the result of the determination of whether or not the normal game changes, and the second special figure start port 232 (Den Chu) It may be configured by a plurality of effects including at least a normal diagram result effect (third effect) NP3 for performing display relating to the first and third effects. In addition, as the usual figure result effect (third effect) NP3, for example, an effect that suggests or clearly indicates that the second special figure start port 232 is opened in advance or the second special figure start port 232 is open. An example of such an effect that suggests or clearly indicates that is.

  Also, there may be a relationship between the ordinary drawing effect and the special figure variation game. For example, in the special figure 2 variation game after the ordinary drawing effect is executed, a special effect may be executed. Even during a period other than the game (for example, while the setting screen is being displayed), during the special figure 2 variable game by winning the second special figure starting port 232 (electricity Chu), a special effect may not be executed. Good. In addition, during the period other than the special figure variation game, only the effect by the display included in the ordinary figure variation game may be executed. During the period other than the special figure variation game, only the ordinary figure result effect NP3 of the previous example is performed. May be executed.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of hits in the common figure variable game, and one of the types of hits is the first hit (for example, the second special figure starting port 232 is opened only for the first period), If one of the types of hits is a second hit (for example, a hit for opening the second special figure starting port 232 for a second period longer than the first period), whether or not the common figure variable game is successful The execution frequency of the usual figure effect when the determination result is the second hit may be higher than that when the determination result of the common figure variation game is the first hit. In addition, in the display area where the ordinary drawing effect is executed, other effects such as a notice of special figure variable game and a pre-reading effect may be executed. In this case, the capacity of the image data may be reduced by using at least a part of an image used for other effects (for example, a character image) for the usual effects.

In addition, when performing a normal drawing effect using display and sound, it may be started at the same time as display and sound, output of sound may be started after a lapse of a predetermined time after the start of display, Display may be started after the elapse of a predetermined time after the start of the output.
<Display mode of setting screen and general drawing effect>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10 (c) to FIG. 10 (e), the setting screen according to the present embodiment and the display mode of the general drawing effect will be described. In addition, FIG.10 (c)-(e) is the figure which showed an example of the display mode of a setting screen and a usual drawing effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10C and FIG. 10A, at least a part of the rectangular setting screen STP2 displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is covered with at least a part of the general drawing effect NP. Is displayed (by displaying at least a part of the ordinary drawing effect NP overlapping at least a part of the setting screen STP2), so that at least a part of the setting screen STP2 is not visible from the front (or Compared to the case where the normal drawing effect NP is not executed, it is difficult to view).

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 10C and 10B, at least a part of the rectangular setting screen STP2 displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed so that at least a part of the general drawing effect NP covers up. The point where the effect NP is displayed is the same as the example shown in (c) and (1) of the figure, but in this example, a part of the normal drawing effect NP (the part covering and hiding the setting screen STP2) is transmitted. At least a part of the setting screen STP2 is visible from the front.

  Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 10D and 10A, the setting screen STP1 (title part TP, input part IP, and selection part SP displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is arranged at substantially equal intervals in the vertical direction. By displaying the general drawing effect NP so that at least a part of the general drawing effect NP is covered by at least a part of the configured setting screen) (in this example, a part of the title part TP and the input part IP) ( By displaying at least a part of the general drawing effect NP overlapping at least a part of the setting screen STP1, and at least a part of the setting screen STP2 (in this example, a part of the title part TP and the input part IP) ) Is not visible from the front (or is difficult to see compared to the case where the ordinary drawing effect NP is not executed).

  Note that the setting screen STP1 shown in FIGS. 10 (d) and 10 (1) is shown in FIGS. 10 (d) and 2 (2) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, an operation by the operating means is detected). You may change to setting screen STP2. If such display control is performed, the display area of the setting screen that is covered by the ordinary drawing effect NP can be changed, and the display may have variations.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10 (e), after the same display as the example shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and (1) is performed, the general drawing effect NP is temporarily deleted, so that the entire setting screen STP2 is displayed. After the display area becomes visible from the front, the general drawing effect NP is displayed again so that at least a part of the general drawing effect NP is covered by at least a part of the setting screen STP2 (setting screen STP2 At least a part of the normal drawing effect NP is displayed on at least a part of it, and at least a part of the setting screen STP2 is not visible from the front (or the normal drawing effect NP is not executed). It is difficult to see compared to the case). If such display control is performed, the display area of the setting screen that is covered by the ordinary drawing effect NP can be changed, and the display may have variations.
<Summary of display timing of setting screen and ordinary drawing effect>

  Next, the outline of the display timing of the setting screen and the general drawing effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11A is a time chart showing a flow of a normal ordinary drawing effect.

  In the following drawings, the line corresponding to “normal map change” (or “special map change”) indicates whether or not the general map change game (or special figure change game) is being executed. In this example, the state in which the usual figure variable game is being executed (or the special figure variable game is being executed) is indicated by a high level line (upper line), and the normal figure variable game is not being executed (or the special figure). The state of the variable game not being executed is indicated by a low-level line (lower line). In addition, the line corresponding to “general drawing effect” in the subsequent drawings indicates whether or not the general drawing effect is being executed. In this example, the state in which the normal drawing effect is being executed is set to a high level. The line is indicated by a line, and the state in which the ordinary drawing effect is not being executed is indicated by a low level line.

  In the following drawings, a line corresponding to “electric chew release” indicates whether or not the second special figure starting port 232 (electric chew) is open. In this example, the electric chew release is performed. The inside state is indicated by a high-level line, and the state in which the electric Chu is closed is indicated by a low-level line. The opening / closing pattern of the electric chew is not particularly limited. For example, the opening of the first time and the closing of the first time may be performed only once or a plurality of times. And a third time longer than the second time (or a fourth time shorter than the second time) may be closed once or multiple times.

  Also, the line corresponding to “sound output” in the following drawings indicates whether or not sound is being output from the sound output means (speaker 120), and in this example, sound is output. The state is indicated by a high level line, and the state in which no sound is output is indicated by a low level line.

  For example, in the common figure variable game indicated by reference sign a1 in FIG. 11A, the normal figure effect is not executed during the execution of the general figure variable game, and in the general figure variable game indicated by reference sign a2 in FIG. After starting the execution of the general map effect at the same time as the start of the general map variable game, the general map effect is finished before the end of the general map variable game. Also, in the general figure variable game indicated by the symbol a3 in FIG. 5A, the execution of the general figure effect is started simultaneously with the start of the general figure variable game, and then the general figure effect is ended simultaneously with the end of the general figure variable game. In the general figure variable game indicated by the symbol a4 in FIG. 9A, after the start of the general figure effect at the same time as the start of the general figure variable game, the general figure effect ends at the end of the general figure variable game, After that, the electric Chu is opened once. Also, in the general figure variable game indicated by the symbol a5 in FIG. 5A, the execution of the general figure effect is started at the same time as the start of the general figure variable game, and the normal figure effect is continued after the end of the general figure variable game. As soon as the electric Chu is closed, the usual drawing is finished.

  FIG. 11B is a time chart showing an example of the flow of the sound output from the sound output means, the special figure variation game, the general drawing effect, and the setting screen. In the special figure variable game indicated by reference sign b1 in FIG. 11A, the sound is output over the entire period from the start to the end of the special figure variable game. Further, in the special figure variable game indicated by symbol b2 in FIG. 5A, the sound is output over the entire period from the start to the end of the special figure variable game. The display of the setting screen is started after a lapse of a predetermined time after the end.

  In addition, in the special figure variable game indicated by reference numeral b3 in FIG. 6A, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the special figure variable game has ended, display of the setting screen is started and the state is shifted to a state in which no sound is output. After that, the state has shifted to a state in which sound is output simultaneously with the start of the usual drawing effect. Note that the execution frequency of the ordinary drawing effect during the setting screen display may be different from the execution frequency of the ordinary drawing effect other than during the setting screen display. For example, the latter execution frequency is set higher than the former execution frequency. It may be lower or lower.

FIG. 11C is a time chart showing an example of the flow of the special figure variation game, the general drawing effect, and the setting screen. In the example shown in FIG. 11 (c), after starting the display of the setting screen, the ordinary drawing effect is started, and during the execution of the ordinary drawing effect, the setting screen display is erased simultaneously with the start of the special figure variable game. The setting screen is redisplayed after a lapse of a predetermined time after the special figure variation game.
<Details of the display timing of the setting screen and ordinary drawing effects>

  Next, details of the display timing of the setting screen and the general drawing effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a time chart showing an example of the flow of the general drawing effect and the setting screen.

  In the following drawings, the line corresponding to “passing the normal map gate” indicates the timing at which the sphere has passed through the general map start port 228, and in this example, the passing timing is indicated by a vertical thick line. Yes. Further, the line corresponding to the “setting screen display start operation” in the subsequent drawings indicates the timing at which the operation by the operation means (chance button 136 in this example) is detected. In this example, the operation is detected. The timing is shown by a thick vertical line.

  In FIG. 12, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T1, display of the setting screen is started based on the reception of the operation of the operating means (chance button 136), and at the timing indicated by reference numeral T2, the setting screen is normally displayed. Based on the fact that the ball has passed through the starting port 220, the usual figure variation game and the usual figure effect are started.

  In addition, at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T3, based on the fact that the ball has passed through the ordinary drawing start port 220 during the period when the setting screen is not displayed, the ordinary variation game and the ordinary drawing effect are started, and the following reference symbol T4 is displayed. At the timing indicated by, the display of the setting screen is started on the basis of accepting the operation of the operation means (chance button 136) during execution of the usual figure variation game and the usual figure effect.

Further, at the timing indicated by reference numeral T5, display of the setting screen is started based on the reception of the operation of the operating means (chance button 136), and at the timing indicated by reference numeral T6, the setting screen is displayed during display. Based on the fact that the ball has passed through the start port 220, the usual figure variation game and the usual figure effect are started. At the timing indicated by the following symbol T7, the display of the setting screen is terminated, and at the timing indicated by the following symbol T8, the display of the setting screen is started based on the acceptance of the operation of the operation means (chance button 136) again. doing.
<Specific example of setting screen>

Next, a specific example of the setting screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a specific example of the setting screen.
<Specific example 1 of setting screen>

  FIGS. 13A-1 to 13A-3 are diagrams illustrating a specific example 1 of the transition of the setting screen. In this example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a-1), “button effect” is based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game (for example, the number of hold of the special figure variable game is 0). I do. Here, the button effect is an effect that suggests or clearly indicates that an operation can be received by a predetermined operation means. In this example, as a button effect, an image imitating the appearance of the chance button 136 and the display of the character “display menu screen” are displayed above the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, so that the chance button 136 This suggests that the operation can be accepted.

  Further, in this example, when an operation by the operation means (chance button 136) is received during execution of the button effect, the first setting screen (menu screen) STP1 as shown in FIG. When an operation by the operating means (chance button 136) is accepted on the first setting screen (menu screen), a second setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 as shown in FIG. indicate.

  The display content on the first setting screen (menu screen) STP1 is not particularly limited, but in this example, as shown in FIG. 13 (a-2), the letters “menu screen” are applied as the title portion TP. The selected title bar TPa1 is displayed, and the selection unit SPa1 (the book) is shifted to an adjustment screen for adjusting the volume of sound output from the speaker 120 and adjusting the amount of light emitted from the lamp as the selection unit SP described above. In the example, an image with the characters “volume light intensity adjustment”) and a selection button SPa2 (in this example, an image with the characters “member registration”) for shifting to the member registration screen for member registration. A selection button SPa3 (in this example, an image on which characters of “game history” have been applied) for shifting the past game history on the gaming table to a viewable browsing screen; Description part MP1 representing the operation description, respectively, are displayed first setting screen (menu screen) STP1.

Further, the display content on the second setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 is not particularly limited, but in this example, as shown in FIG. In addition to displaying the title bar TPa2 subjected to the above, as the selection unit SP described above, the volume level display SPa4 for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 and the light amount adjustment of the light emitted from the lamp are performed. Are displayed on a second setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 respectively.
<Specific example 2 of setting screen>

FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a specific example 2 of the setting screen. In this example, based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game (for example, an operation for logging in to a member setting screen that can be viewed or set only by a member is accepted) A setting screen (password input screen) STP3 as shown is displayed. The display content on this setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is not particularly limited, but in this example, as shown in FIG. 13B, on the setting screen STP3, “Enter password” The title bar TPb1 with the characters "Please" is displayed, and the character selection unit SP1 capable of selecting a character by an operation with an operation means (for example, a determination button, a right button, a left button) is displayed as the selection unit SP described above. The password input field IP1 in which the password can be input character by character using the character selection unit SP is displayed as the above-described input unit IP.
<Specific example 3 of setting screen>

FIG. 13C is a diagram showing a specific example 3 of the setting screen. In this example, a setting screen (character selection screen) STP4 as shown in FIG. 5C is displayed on the basis of the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game (for example, winning a big win in the special figure variable game). indicate. Although the display content on this setting screen (character selection screen) STP4 is not particularly limited, in this example, as shown in FIG. 13C, the characters “favorite selection screen” are given as the above-mentioned title portion TP. While displaying the title bar TPc1, as the above-described selection unit SP, the selection button SPc1 for selecting the character A, the selection button SPc2 for selecting the character B, and the selection button SPc3 for selecting the character C Are displayed on the setting screen (character selection screen) STP4.
<Specific example 4 of setting screen>

FIG. 13D is a diagram showing a specific example 4 of the setting screen. In this example, based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game (for example, a condition for granting a predetermined privilege to the player is established), a setting screen (code issuance) as shown in FIG. Screen) STP5 is displayed. The display content on the setting screen (code issue screen) STP5 is not particularly limited, but in this example, the title bar TPd1 with the characters “code issue screen” is displayed as the title portion TP described above, and a predetermined content is displayed. Are displayed on the setting screen STP5 (bar code, QR code (registered trademark), etc.).
<Specific example 5 of setting screen>

FIG. 13E is a diagram showing a specific example 5 of the setting screen. In this example, based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game (for example, a function for logging in to a member screen that can be viewed only by members and customizing the game is selected) (e A setting screen (customization screen) STP6 as shown in FIG. The display content on this setting screen (customization screen) STP6 is not particularly limited, but in this example, the title bar TPe1 with the letters “customization screen” is displayed as the above-described title portion TP, and the above-described selection is performed. As part SP, a selection button SPe1 for selecting function 1, a selection button SPe2 for selecting function 2, and a selection button SPe3 for selecting function 3 (other selection buttons are omitted), It is displayed on the setting screen (character selection screen) STP6.
<Other specific examples of setting screen>

  Note that the setting screen according to the present embodiment is not limited to the setting screen described in specific examples 1 to 5, and for example, in specific example 1 described using FIGS. 13 (a-1) to (a-3). When the operation by the operating means (chance button 136) is received during the execution of the button effect shown in FIG. 13 (f-1), the first setting screen (menu screen) STP1 is not displayed. A second setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 as shown in (f-2) may be displayed. Further, a second setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 as shown in FIG. 5G is displayed based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game without performing a button effect. Also good.

Further, in the specific example 3 described with reference to FIG. 13 (c), based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game (for example, that a big win is won in the special figure variable game), FIG. 13 (h A setting screen (song selection screen) STP7 as shown in FIG. In this setting screen (song selection screen) STP7, the selection button SPh1 for selecting the song A, the selection button SPh2 for selecting the song B, and the selection for selecting the song C are selected as the selection unit SP. Each button SPh3 is displayed on a setting screen (song selection screen) STP7.
<Specific examples of ordinary drawing production>

Next, a specific example of the ordinary drawing effect will be described. FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 are diagrams showing an example of ordinary drawing effects in time series. Each image is an excerpt of a part of a series of ordinary drawing effects, and the display interval of each image is not necessarily constant.
<Specific example 1 of ordinary drawing production>

  The state shown in FIG. 14A is a state before the start of the variable game. Here, one special figure holding lamp 218 is turned on to notify that the number of holdings of the special figure 1 variable game is 1, and all the second special figure holding lamps 220 are turned off. 2 is notified that the number of suspensions of the variable game is 0, and all of the usual figure hold lamps 216 are turned off, thereby notifying that the number of suspensions of the usual game is 0.

  Further, by lighting the segment of the first special figure display device 212 in a lighting manner corresponding to the lost symbol, it is notified that the result of the determination of whether or not the immediately preceding special figure 1 variable game is a lost symbol, By lighting the segment of the special figure display device 214 in a lighting manner corresponding to the lost symbol, it is notified that the result of the determination of whether or not the immediately preceding special figure 2 variable game is a lost symbol, and the decorative symbol display device 208 In the upper right corner, the special figure 4th pattern 208e (in this example, a colorless circle image) indicating that the special figure fluctuation is stopped is displayed to notify that the special figure fluctuation is stopped. .

  In addition, by lighting the segment of the general symbol display device 210 in a lighting manner corresponding to the lost symbol, it is informed that the result of the determination of the success / failure of the previous variable symbol game is a lost symbol, and the decorative symbol display device In the upper right corner of 208, the fourth figure pattern 208f for normal drawing (in this example, a colorless square image) indicating that the normal figure change is stopped is displayed to notify that the normal figure change is stopped. .

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 14B is a state immediately after the start of the special game. Here, in the first special figure display device 212, the “variable display of special figure 1” is started by repeating the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment. In each of the three display areas in the upper left corner of the symbol display device 208, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” → .. Are displayed in order to start “variable display of decorative symbols”. Further, by displaying the special figure fourth pattern 208e (in this example, a colored circle image) indicating that the special figure is changing, it is notified that the special figure is changing. In addition, by turning off one of the first special figure hold lamps 218, it is notified that the number of special figure 1 variable games held has decreased from 1 to 0, and by turning on one general figure hold lamp 216, It is informing that the number of hold of the usual variable game has increased from 0 to 1.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 14C is a state immediately after the start of the usual variable game. Here, in the common map display device 210, the “variable display of the common map” is started by repeating the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. In addition, by displaying the 4th design 208f for normal map (in this example, a colored square image) indicating that the normal map is changing, the fact that the normal map is changing is informed. Further, by turning off one ordinary figure holding lamp 216, it is notified that the number of ordinary figure variable games held has decreased from 1 to 0.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 14 (d) is a state in which the usual drawing effect is started based on the fact that the usual figure variable game is started at the timing shown in FIG. 14 (c). Here, as a normal drawing effect, a display of the character image NP11 of Tono, a display of a balloon NP12 including the characters “Aim!” And a display of the target image NP13 are performed, and the normal image changes to the target image NP13. A downward arrow (↓) indicating that it is inside is displayed.

  The subsequent state shown in FIGS. 14E to 14F is a state in which the usual drawing effect is continued. Here, as a continuation of the ordinary drawing effect, after the display of the balloon NP12 is erased, an animation in which the arrow image NP14 moves from the character image NP11 to the target image NP13 is displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 14 (f), the arrow image NP14 is brought into contact with the target image NP13, and the target image NP13 indicates the result of the determination of whether or not the common figure variation game is successful (in this example, the loss). Display (in this example, x mark) is displayed.

  The state shown in FIG. 14 (g) is a state in which the ordinary drawing effect is ended with the end of the usual floating game. Here, the segment of the general symbol display device 210 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the lost symbol, thereby notifying that the result of the determination of the success / failure of the previous variable symbol game has been lost, and the decorative symbol display device In the upper right corner of 208, the fourth figure pattern 208f for normal drawing (in this example, a colorless square image) indicating that the normal figure change is stopped is displayed to notify that the normal figure change is stopped. . In this example, since the result of the determination of whether or not the common figure variation game is successful is lost, the control for opening the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electrical chew) is not performed.

  FIGS. 14 (j) to 14 (l) are diagrams showing, in a time series, an example of a general drawing effect that is performed when the result of the determination of whether or not the normal variable game is successful is a win. For example, if the result of the determination of whether or not the common figure variable game started in FIG. 14 (c) is successful, the universal game shown in FIGS. 14 (j) to 14 (l) is continued from FIG. 14 (e). Produce graphics.

  Specifically, at the timing shown in FIG. 14 (j), the arrow image NP14 is brought into contact with the target image NP13, and the target image NP13 is subjected to the result of the determination of whether or not the common figure variation game is successful (in this example, hitting). ) (In this example, a double circle) is displayed.

Further, at the timing shown in FIG. 14 (k), a balloon display NP12 ′ including the characters “Congratulations !!” is displayed, and at the timing shown in FIG. 14 (l), the second special figure starting port 232 is displayed. Operation-related display that prompts the player to launch a ball aiming to enter (Den Cho) (in this example, the display of “Let's aim at the electric Chu!” And two downward arrows ( ↓↓) is displayed. Subsequently, in this example, since the result of the determination of whether or not the normal-game variable game is successful is a win, control is performed to open the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electric Chu).
<Typical example 2 of ordinary drawing production>

  The state shown in FIG. 15 (a) is a state during special figure fluctuation. Here, the first special figure display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1”, and the decorative symbol display device 208 performs “variable display of decorative symbols”. In addition, by displaying on the decorative symbol display device 208 a special symbol fourth symbol 208e (in this example, a colored circle image) indicating that the special symbol is changing, it is notified that the special symbol is changing, By displaying on the decorative symbol display device 208 the fourth symbol 208f (in this example, a colorless square image) indicating that the symbol variation has been suspended, the fact that the symbol variation has been suspended is informed. .

  Further, by turning on the two first special figure holding lamps 218, it is notified that the number of holdings of the special figure 1 variable game is 2, and by turning off all the second special figure holding lamps 220, the special figure It is informed that the number of suspensions of the two-variable game is 0, and that the number of suspensions of the ordinary-variable game is two by illuminating two ordinary-reservation lamps 216.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 15B is a state immediately after the start of the usual variable game. In this case, the “variable display of the general map” is started in the general map display device 210, and the fourth graphic 208f (in this example, a colored square image) indicating that the normal map is changing is displayed on the decorative pattern display device. By displaying in 208, it is informing that the normal map is changing. Further, by turning off one ordinary figure holding lamp 216, it is notified that the number of ordinary figure variable games held has decreased from two to one.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 15C is a state in which the usual drawing effect is started based on the fact that the usual figure variable game is started at the timing shown in FIG. Here, as a normal drawing effect, a display of the character image NP11 of Tono, a display of a balloon NP12 including the characters “Aim!” And a display of the target image NP13 are performed, and the normal image changes to the target image NP13. A downward arrow (↓) indicating that it is inside is displayed.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 15D to FIG. 15E is a state where the continuation of the usual drawing effect is being executed. Here, as a continuation of the ordinary drawing effect, after the display of the balloon NP12 is erased, an animation in which the arrow image NP14 moves from the character image NP11 to the target image NP13 is displayed. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 15 (e), the arrow image NP14 contacts the target image NP13, and the target image NP13 is subjected to the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure changing game is changing (in this example, the big hit ) (In this example, “Gekiatsu” characters) are displayed.

  The state shown in FIG. 15 (f) is a state in which the ordinary drawing effect has been completed with the end of the ordinary floating game. Here, the segment of the general symbol display device 210 is lit in a lighting manner corresponding to the lost symbol, thereby notifying that the result of the determination of the success / failure of the previous variable symbol game has been lost, and the decorative symbol display device In the upper right corner of 208, the fourth figure pattern 208f for normal drawing (in this example, a colorless square image) indicating that the normal figure change is stopped is displayed to notify that the normal figure change is stopped. . In this example, since the result of the determination of whether or not the common figure variation game is successful is lost, the control for opening the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electric Chu) is not performed.

  The state shown in FIG. 15G is a state in which the super reach (SP) effect during the special figure change is started. This SP reach production is one of the productions suggesting the result of determination of whether or not the special figure variable game is successful (in this example, a big hit).

In addition, the display mode of the “general drawing effect” according to the present invention is not particularly limited, and as shown in FIG. 15 (j) to FIG. Only the target image display NP13 may be performed during all or part of the usual game.

<Specific example of ordinary drawing production while setting screen is displayed>

Next, a specific example of the usual drawing effect during the setting screen display will be described. 16 to 19 are diagrams showing a specific example of the general drawing effect during the setting screen display in time series.
<Specific example 1 of usual drawing production during setting screen display>

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, specific example 1 of the usual drawing effect during the setting screen display. The state shown in FIG. 16 (a) is a state during special figure fluctuation. Here, the first special figure display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1”, and the decorative symbol display device 208 performs “variable display of decorative symbols”. In addition, by displaying on the decorative symbol display device 208 a special symbol fourth symbol 208e (in this example, a colored circle image) indicating that the special symbol is changing, it is notified that the special symbol is changing, By displaying on the decorative symbol display device 208 the fourth symbol 208f (in this example, a colorless square image) indicating that the symbol variation has been suspended, the fact that the symbol variation has been suspended is informed. .

  Further, by turning off all of the first special figure holding lamps 218, it is notified that the number of holdings of the special figure 1 variable game is 0, and by turning off all the second special figure holding lamps 220, the special figure 2 The fact that the number of suspensions of the variable game is 0 is informed, and the two general purpose suspension lamps 216 are turned on, thereby informing that the number of suspensions of the ordinary game is 2.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 16B is a state immediately after the start of the usual variable game. In this case, the “variable display of the general map” is started in the general map display device 210, and the fourth graphic 208f (in this example, a colored square image) indicating that the normal map is changing is displayed on the decorative pattern display device. By displaying in 208, it is informing that the normal map is changing. Further, by turning off one ordinary figure holding lamp 216, it is notified that the number of ordinary figure variable games held has decreased from two to one.

  In the state shown in FIG. 16 (c), the “button effect” is performed based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game (in this example, the number of hold of the special figure variable game is 0). It is in a state. Here, based on accepting an operation by the operating means (chance button 136) during execution of the button effect, a setting screen (menu screen) STP1 shown in FIG. 16C is displayed, and this setting screen (menu screen) is displayed. ) A setting screen (password input screen) STP3 shown in FIG. 16D is displayed based on accepting an operation by the operation means (chance button 136) in STP1.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 16 (e) is a state in which the usual drawing effect is started based on the fact that the usual figure variable game is started at the timing shown in FIG. 16 (b). Here, as a normal drawing effect, a display of the character image NP11 of Tono, a display of a balloon NP12 including the characters “Aim!” And a display of the target image NP13 are performed, and the normal image changes to the target image NP13. A downward arrow (↓) indicating that it is inside is displayed.

  At this timing, a part of the display of the title bar TPb1 constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is obscured by a part of the display of the balloon NP12 constituting the ordinary drawing effect (the display of the balloon NP12 is displayed). The display of the title bar TPb1 overlaps with a part of the display of the title bar TPb1, and a part of the display of the title bar TPb1 is invisible (or compared with the case where the display of the balloon NP12 is not displayed). It is difficult to see).

  On the other hand, at the same timing, the display of the password input field IP1 and the character selection part SP1 constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is not obscured by the display of the balloon NP12 (the display of the balloon NP12 is a password). Since the overlapping display is not performed so as to overlap a part of the display of the input field IP1 or the character selection part SP1, all the display of the password input field IP1 and the character selection part SP1 is visible.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 16 (f) to FIG. 16 (g) is a state in which the continuation of the ordinary drawing effect is executed. Here, as a continuation of the ordinary drawing effect, after the display of the balloon NP12 is erased, an animation is displayed in which the display of the arrow image NP14 moves from the character image NP11 to the target image NP13. In the state shown in FIG. 16 (g), the arrow image NP14 contacts the target image NP13, and the target image NP13 indicates the result of the determination of whether or not the common figure variation game is successful (in this example, the loss). Display (in this example, x mark) is displayed.

  During the period shown in FIG. 16 (f) to FIG. 16 (g), a part of the password entry field IP1 constituting the setting screen (password entry screen) STP3 displays the arrow image NP14 constituting the ordinary drawing effect. (The display of the arrow image NP14 is displayed so as to overlap the display of the password input field IP1), so that a part of the display of the password input field IP1 is , Being invisible (or difficult to see compared to the case where the display of the arrow image NP14 is not displayed).

  On the other hand, during the synchronization, the display of the title bar TPb1 and the character selection part SP1 constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is not obscured by the display of the arrow image NP14 (the arrow image NP14 Since the display is not overlapped so as to overlap a part of the display of the title bar TPb1 and the character selection part SP1, the entire display of the title bar TPb1 and the character selection part SP1 is visible.

The state shown in FIG. 16 (h) is a state in which the ordinary drawing effect has been completed with the end of the ordinary game. Here, all the displays that make up the general drawing effect are erased with the end of the general drawing effect, so the displays that make up the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 (title bar TPb1, password input field IP1, and characters) All of the display of the selection part SP1 is visible.
<Specific example 2 of usual drawing production while setting screen is displayed>

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing, in time series, a specific example 2 of the ordinary drawing effect during the setting screen display. 17A to 17F are the same as those shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F, and the description thereof is omitted. Hereinafter, FIG. (G) Each subsequent figure is demonstrated.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 17 (g), the target image NP13 is displayed with a display (in this example, a double circle) that suggests the result of determination of whether or not the common figure variation game is successful (in this example, hit). . Further, at the timing shown in FIG. 17 (h), the display of the balloon NP12 ′ including the characters “Congratulations !!” is displayed. At the timing shown in FIG. 17 (i), the second special figure starting port 232 is displayed. An operation-related display NP15 that prompts the player to launch a ball aiming to enter (Electrical Chu) (in this example, the display of the letters “Aim for Electric Chu!” And two downward arrows. (↓↓) is displayed). Subsequently, in this example, since the result of the determination of whether or not the normal-game variable game is successful is a win, control is performed to open the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electric Chu).

  At the timing shown in FIG. 17 (h), a part of the display of the title bar TPb1 constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is obscured by a part of the display of the balloon NP12 ′ constituting the ordinary drawing effect. (Part of the display of the balloon NP12 ′ is overlapped with the part of the display of the title bar TPb1), and part of the display of the title bar TPb1 is invisible (or the display of the balloon NP12 ′) Is difficult to see compared to the case where is not displayed.

  On the other hand, at the same timing, the display of the password input field IP1 and the character selection part SP1 constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is not obscured by the display of the balloon NP12 ′ (the display of the balloon NP12 ′ is not displayed). The password input field IP1 and the character selection part SP1 are not displayed in an overlapping manner so as to overlap a part of the display, and the password input field IP1 and the character selection part SP1 are all visible.

  In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 17 (i), a part of the character selection part SP1 constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is covered with a part of the operation related display NP15 constituting the ordinary drawing effect. (The operation related display NP15 is displayed so as to overlap with a part of the display of the character selection unit SP1), and a part of the display of the selection unit SP1 is not visible (or the operation related display NP15 is It is difficult to see compared to the case where it is not displayed.

  On the other hand, at the same timing, the display of the title bar TPb1 and the password input field IP1 constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is not obscured by the operation related display NP15 (the operation related display NP15 is a title bar). Since the overlap display is not performed so as to overlap with a part of the display of TPb1 and password input field IP1, all of the display of title bar TPb1 and password input field IP1 is visible.

In the following FIG. 17 (j) to FIG. 17 (k), in accordance with the control for opening the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 (electric Chu), a dedicated effect that is executed only during the control is performed. . This dedicated effect is not an essential effect and may not be performed.
<Specific example 3 of ordinary drawing production during setting screen display>

  FIGS. 18A to 18G are diagrams showing a specific example 3 of the usual drawing effect during the setting screen display in time series. The drawings shown in FIGS. 18A to 18F are the same as those shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F, and the description thereof will be omitted. (G) Each subsequent figure is demonstrated.

  FIG. 18G shows that the ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 is detected while the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 shown in FIG. This is a state in which special figure variation display is started. Here, with the start of the special figure change display as a trigger, all the displays (display of title bar TPb1, password input field IP1, and character selection part SP1) constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 are erased, and the decorative design The display of the decorative symbols on the display device 208 is started.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 18 (g), a part of the decorative pattern that is changing (in this example, the decorative pattern on the left side of the front view) is covered with a part of the arrow image display NP14 that constitutes the ordinary drawing effect. By being hidden (by displaying the arrow image NP14 so that the display of the arrow image NP14 overlaps with a part of the decorative design (the decorative symbol on the left side of the front view)), one of the decorative symbols (the decorative symbol on the left side of the front view) The portion is invisible (or difficult to see compared to the case where the display of the arrow image NP14 is not displayed).

  On the other hand, at the same timing, the other part of the decorative pattern that is changing (in this example, the decorative pattern on the right side of the front view and the center of the front view) is not covered by the display of the arrow image NP14 (arrow The display of the image NP14 is not displayed so as to overlap with another part of the decorative pattern that is changing (the decorative pattern at the right side of the front view and the decorative pattern at the center of the front view), and the decorative pattern that is changing (right side of the front view and All the other parts of the decorative pattern (in the center of the front view) are visible.

In addition, the decorative design to be covered by the display constituting the ordinary drawing effect is not limited to the decorative design on the left side of the front view, but may be a decorative design on the right side of the front view or the center of the front view. One, multiple, or all may be present. The decorative symbols to be covered by the display constituting the ordinary drawing effect are not limited to the decorative symbols being displayed in a variable manner, and one, a plurality, or all of the plurality of decorative symbols may be stopped. In addition, the display that covers the decorative design may be one, a plurality, or all of the plurality of displays constituting the ordinary drawing effect, and may be a display other than the display of the arrow image NP14.
<Specific example 4 of usual drawing production during setting screen display>

  FIGS. 18J to 18L are diagrams showing a specific example 4 of the usual drawing effect during the setting screen display in time series. The state shown in FIG. 18 (j) saves power based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after the end of the special figure variable game, the predetermined time has elapsed with the number of special figure variable games held zero). It is in the state that has shifted to the mode. In this power saving mode, the background color of the display area of the decorative symbol variation display device 208 is changed to black and only the character display of “power saving mode” is performed, so that the power consumed by the decorative symbol display device 208 can be saved. I have to.

  At the subsequent timing shown in FIG. 18 (k), the common variable game is started in the power saving mode, and at the subsequent timing shown in FIG. 18 (l), the power saving mode is canceled based on the start of the common variable game. The display of the decorative symbol display device 208 is restored to the display before the transition to the power saving mode, and the normal drawing effect is started.

  In this example, as a display before the transition to the power saving mode, a decorative symbol stop display and a button effect display are performed, and as a general diagram effect after the power saving mode is canceled, the Tono character image NP11 is displayed, The balloon NP12 including the characters “!” And the target image NP13 are displayed.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 18 (l), a part of the decorative symbols (in this example, the decorative symbols on the right side of the front view and the center of the front view) in the stop display and a part of the button effects constitute the normal drawing effects. By being obscured by a part of the display of the balloon NP12 (the display of the balloon NP12 is overlapped with a part of the decorative design (decorative pattern on the right side of the front view and the central part of the front view) and a part of the button effect. ), Part of the decorative design (decorative design on the right side of the front view and the central design of the front view) and part of the button effect are invisible (or difficult to see compared to the case where the display of the balloon NP12 is not displayed). ).

  On the other hand, at the same timing, the other part of the decorative pattern that is changing (in this example, the decorative pattern on the left side of the front view) is not obscured by the display of the balloon NP12 (the display of the balloon NP12 is changed) All other parts of the decorative pattern (the decorative pattern on the left side of the front view) that is changing are visible. Is possible.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 18 (m), the setting screen (menu screen) STP1 is displayed based on the reception of the operation by the operation means (chance button 136) during the execution of the button effect.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 18 (m), a part of the selection unit SP constituting the setting screen (menu screen) STP1 displays the character image NP11, the balloon NP12, and the target that constitute the normal drawing effect. By being obscured by a part of the display of the image NP13 (the display of the character image NP11, the display of the balloon NP12, and the display of the target image NP13 are overlapped so as to overlap a part of the selection unit SP. Thus, part of the selection unit SP becomes invisible (or more difficult to see compared to the case where the display of the character image NP11, the display of the balloon NP12, and the display of the target image NP13 are not displayed). ing.

On the other hand, at the same timing, the title part TP and the explanation part MP constituting the setting screen (menu screen) STP1 may be covered with the display of the character image NP11, the display of the balloon NP12, and the display of the target image NP13. (The display of the character image NP11, the display of the balloon NP12, and the display of the target image NP13 are not overlapped so as to overlap the title part TP and the explanation part MP). Everything is visible.
<Specific example 5 of usual drawing production during setting screen display>

  FIGS. 19A to 19D are diagrams showing, in chronological order, specific example 5 of the usual drawing effect during the setting screen display. In the state shown in FIG. 19A, a “button effect” is performed based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game (in this example, the number of reserved special-game variable games is 0). State. Further, in this example, in the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, a first special figure hold display area 208h1 that represents the number of special figure variable games held in numbers, and the number of icons that display the number of special figure variable games held. A second special figure hold display area 208h2 is provided. In addition, in this example, while the number 0 is displayed in the first special figure hold display area 208h1, and the hold icon is not displayed in the second special figure hold display area 208h2, the number of hold of the special figure variable game is 0. Notifying that there is.

  In the state shown in FIG. 19B, the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is displayed on the basis of accepting an operation by the operating means (chance button 136) during execution of the button effect shown in FIG. It is in the displayed state.

  At the same timing, the display of the decorative pattern and the background image during the stop display is obscured by the entire setting screen (password input screen) STP3 (the entire setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is stopped and displayed. A part of the display of the decorative pattern and the background image in the stop display is not visible (or the setting screen (password input screen). ) Difficult to see compared to the case where STP3 is not displayed.

  On the other hand, at the same timing, the first special figure hold display area 208h1 and the second special figure hold display area 208h2 are not covered by the entire setting screen (password input screen) STP3, so the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is not displayed so as to overlap a part of the first special figure hold display area 208h1 and the second special figure hold display area 208h2), the first special figure hold display area 208h1 and the second special figure hold display area All of the 208h2 display is visible.

  For this reason, the number of suspensions of the special figure variable game can be notified during the display of the setting screen (password input screen) STP3, and the player can display the special figure variable game even when the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is displayed. It becomes possible to grasp the number of holds.

  The state shown in FIG. 19 (c) is a state in which the general drawing effect is started based on the start of the general variable game. Here, on the back of the setting screen (password input screen) STP3, as a regular drawing effect, a character image display NP11, a balloon display NP12 including the characters “Aim!”, And a target image display NP13 are displayed. It is carried out.

  However, at the same timing, a part of the display of the character image NP11, the whole display of the balloon NP12, and a part of the display of the target image NP13 are obscured by the entire setting screen (password input screen) STP3. As a result, the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is displayed so as to overlap a part of the display of the character image NP11, the whole display of the balloon NP12, and a part of the display of the target image NP13. Therefore, a part of the ordinary drawing effect is invisible (or difficult to see compared with the case where the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is not displayed).

  On the other hand, at the same timing, the first special figure hold display area 208h1 and the second special figure hold display area 208h2 are not obscured by the display constituting the ordinary drawing effect (the display constituting the ordinary figure effect is Display of the first special figure hold display area 208h1 and the second special figure hold display area 208h2 because the first special figure hold display area 208h1 and the second special figure hold display area 208h2 are not overlapped with each other) Are all visible.

At the timing shown in FIG. 19D, the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is deleted, so that the character image NP11, the balloon NP12, the target image NP13, and the arrow are displayed. The display of the image NP14 is visible, but a part of the decorative pattern is difficult to view due to the display of the arrow image NP14.
<Specific example 6 of usual drawing production during setting screen display>

  FIGS. 19 (f) and 19 (g) are diagrams showing a specific example 6 of the usual drawing effect during the setting screen display in time series. The game table according to this example includes two display means, a first display device 2081 and a second display device 2082. At the timing shown in FIG. 19F, a part of the setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 (title bar TP, volume level display SP1, and light amount level display SP2) is displayed on the first display device 2081. The operation unit MP, which is another part of the setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2, is displayed on the second display device 2082.

  The state shown in FIG. 19 (g) is a state in which a general drawing effect is started. At the same timing, a part of the title bar TP and the volume level display SP1 constituting the setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 includes the display of the balloon NP12, the target image NP13, and the arrow image NP14 constituting the ordinary drawing effect. (The balloon NP12 display, the target image NP13 display, and the arrow image NP14 display overlap each other in the title bar TPb1 and the volume level display SP1). When part of the title bar TPb1 and the volume level display SP1 is not visible (or the display of the balloon NP12, the target image NP13, and the arrow image NP14 are not displayed) Is difficult to see).

On the other hand, at the same timing, the display of the light level display SP2 and the explanation unit MP constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 is covered with the display of the balloon NP12, the target image NP13, and the arrow image NP14. Since it is not hidden (the balloon NP12 display, the target image NP13 display, and the arrow image NP14 display are not overlapped so as to overlap a part of the light amount level display SP2 or the display of the explanation part MP. ), All of the light level display SP2 and the display of the explanation part MP are visible.
<Specific example 7 of usual drawing production during setting screen display>

  FIGS. 19 (f) and 19 (g ′) are diagrams showing a specific example 7 of the usual drawing effect during the setting screen display in time series. At the timing shown in FIG. 19 (g ′), a part of the volume level display SP1 constituting the setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 is obscured by the display of the target image NP13 and the display of the arrow image NP14. (The display of the target image NP13 and the display of the arrow image NP14 are displayed so as to overlap with a part of the volume level display SP1), and a part of the volume level display SP1 is visually recognized. It is impossible (or difficult to see compared to the case where the target image NP13 and the arrow image NP14 are not displayed).

On the other hand, at the same timing, the title bar TP, the light amount level display SP2, and the explanation part MP constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 are displayed on the character image NP11, the balloon NP12, and the target image NP13. The display and the arrow image NP14 are not obscured by the display (character image NP11 display, balloon NP12 display, target image NP13 display, and arrow image NP14 display are title bar TP, light intensity Since the level display SP2 and the display of the explanation part MP are not overlapped with each other), all of the title bar TP, the light amount level display SP2 and the display of the explanation part MP are visible.
<Specific example 8 of usual drawing production during setting screen display>

  FIG. 19 (h) is a diagram showing, in time series, a specific example 8 of the ordinary drawing effect during the setting screen display. The game table according to this example includes two display means, a first display device 2081 and a second display device 2083, and the second display device 2083 has a predetermined interval from the first display device 2081. It is incorporated in a part of the operating means 2085 arranged in a position.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 19 (h), a part of the volume level display SP1 constituting the setting screen (adjustment screen) STP2 is covered with a part of the display of the target image NP13 and the part of the display of the arrow image NP14. As a result (the display of the target image NP13 and the display of the arrow image NP14 are displayed so as to overlap with a part of the volume level display SP1), a part of the volume level display SP1 is not visible. (Or, the display of the target image NP13 and the display of the arrow image NP14 are difficult to see compared to the case where the display is not displayed).

  On the other hand, at the same timing, the title bar TP, the light amount level display SP2, and the explanation part MP constituting the setting screen (password input screen) STP3 are displayed on the character image NP11, the balloon NP12, and the target image NP13. The display and the arrow image NP14 are not obscured by the display (character image NP11 display, balloon NP12 display, target image NP13 display, and arrow image NP14 display are title bar TP, light intensity Since the level display SP2 and the display of the explanation part MP are not overlapped with each other), all of the title bar TP, the light amount level display SP2 and the display of the explanation part MP are visible.

  As described above, the gaming machine (the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes the first display unit (for example, the universal display device 210 shown in FIG. 18) and the second display unit (for example, FIG. 18). The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 shown in FIG. 2, the third display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 18), and the first control means (for example, the main control). Unit 300) and a second control means (for example, the first sub-control part 400), wherein the first display means is a normal symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “normal”). The second display means is a means for executing a symbol variation display of a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation display”). The display means is a means capable of executing at least a plurality of types of display. Thus, the first control means is referred to as a hitting action (hereinafter referred to as “first hitting action” after the hitting symbol pattern (for example, winning symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first display means. 2 opening / closing operation of the special figure starting port 232), and the first control means hits the second display means after a symbol pattern (for example, a winning symbol) is stopped and displayed. It is means for starting execution of an operation (hereinafter referred to as “second winning operation”, for example, opening / closing operation of the variable prize opening 234), and one of the plurality of types of display is the normal symbol variation display. Display (hereinafter, “first display”) that may be executed during at least a part of the period from the start to the end of the first hit operation (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). For example, ordinary drawing production) One of the types of displays is at least a part of the period from the start of the special symbol variation display to the end of the second hit operation (hereinafter referred to as “second period”). Display (hereinafter, referred to as “second display”, for example, a decorative pattern variation display), and one of the plurality of types of display is a display related to the effect setting (hereinafter, “ For example, a setting screen display), the first display is a display related to the first hit operation, and the second display is the second hit operation. The second control means ends the third display even if the third display is executed when the first display start condition is satisfied. Means for starting the first display without (the second control means The second control means is also a means for starting the first display when the first display start condition is satisfied). If the third display is executed, the third display is terminated and the second display is started, and the first display during execution of the third display is performed. The display mode of display (for example, the display mode of “general drawing effect” shown in FIG. 14D) is the display mode of the first display during non-execution of the third display (for example, FIG. ) Is the same as the display mode of “general drawing effect” shown in FIG.

  The second control means is configured to start the third display without ending the first display when the first display is being executed. When the second display is being executed, the second control means cannot start the third display without ending the second display. It may be configured as described above. The second control unit may include an operation unit, and the second control unit may receive the operation of the operation unit as valid when the third display is being executed. May be a means that may accept the operation of the operation means as valid when the second display is being executed.

  One of the plurality of types of display is a display that may be executed in the second period (hereinafter referred to as “fourth display”), and the fourth display is: It is a notice display related to the second hit operation, the first display is a display including a display of the first image, and the fourth display is a display including a display of the first image. It may be. Further, the first display may be a display that may be executed even if the result of the normal symbol variation display is lost. The second display may be a display that is executed even when the result of the special symbol variation display is lost. Further, the second display may be a symbol variation display of a decorative symbol. The third display may be a display of an identification code related to the game result.

  Further, the second control means is means capable of executing control according to a command from the first control means, and the second control means is configured to execute the third display according to the command. It may be a means capable of executing control of the means. The control board includes a plurality of control boards, one control board among the plurality of control boards is a first control board, and one control board among the plurality of control boards is a second control board. The first control means is a means including the first control board, and the second control means is a means including the second control board. May be.

  In addition, the gaming machine (the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a start area (for example, the second special figure start port 232), a first display means (for example, the general map display device 210), and a second And a display unit (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208), wherein the first display unit is a unit capable of executing at least symbol variation display (for example, universal symbol variation display), The second display means is a means capable of executing at least a plurality of types of display (for example, setting screen display), and at least one of the plurality of types of display is a first display, At least one of the types of display is a second display, and the start area is hit after a first symbol form (for example, a winning symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first display means. An area where at least the operation starts to be executed, The hitting action is an action including at least the action of opening the starting area, the first display is a display related to the effect setting (hereinafter referred to as “setting display”), and the second display Is a display related to the hitting operation (hereinafter referred to as “effect display”), and the second display means can at least start executing the second display during the execution of the first display. It is a game machine characterized by being a means.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the display related to the hitting operation can be performed even during the period in which the display related to the effect setting is performed, the player is disadvantaged. Such a situation can be prevented in advance, and there may be a case where it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a characteristic display means.

  In addition, the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a first display unit (for example, the universal map display device 210 shown in FIGS. 16 and 18) and a second display unit (for example, FIG. A game table provided with a first special figure display device 212 or a second special figure display device 214 shown in FIG. 18 and a third display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 18). The first display means is a means for executing a normal symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol variation display”), and the second display means is a special symbol variation display. Display means (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol variation display”), and the third display means is a means capable of executing a plurality of types of display, and is one of the plurality of types of display. The display is a hit operation from the start of the normal symbol variation display (hereinafter, “ For example, when it is executed in at least a part of the period until the end of the opening / closing operation of the second special figure starting port 232 (hereinafter referred to as “first period”). There is a display (hereinafter referred to as “first display”), and one of the plurality of types of display is a hit operation (hereinafter referred to as “second hit operation”) from the start of the special symbol variation display. For example, a display (hereinafter referred to as “second period”) executed in at least a part of the period (hereinafter referred to as “second period”) until the end of the variable winning opening 234 opening / closing operation. The first hitting operation is an operation that is started after the symbol form is stopped and displayed on the first display means, and the second hitting operation is performed. The action is the second display means and the pattern mode is stopped. This is an operation that is started after being displayed, and one of the plurality of types of display is referred to as one display relating to the setting (hereinafter referred to as “third display”; FIG. 19 and FIG. 32). (A level display indicating volume) shown in (a-1)), and the first display is related to the electric chow (for example, the second special figure starting port 232) in relation to the first hit operation. The second display is a display related to the second hit operation, and the third display means is configured to display the first display during execution of the third display. When the start condition is satisfied, the first display is started without ending the third display, and the third display means is configured to execute the third display during execution of the third display. When the start condition for the second display is satisfied, the third display is ended and the second display is started. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first display is a display started during non-electric support.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the second display start condition is satisfied during the display related to the setting (third display), the display related to the setting is replaced with the second display. Since the second display related to the hitting operation can be performed, information advantageous to the player can be surely provided even during the display related to the setting. In addition, generally, the profit that the player can obtain is relatively greater in the second hit action than in the first hit action. Therefore, by switching the display related to the setting to the second display, The expectation of the person can be raised at a stretch. In addition, if the first display start condition is satisfied during non-electric support and the display related to the setting, the display related to the setting is continued and the first display is Because it is possible to display to prompt the player to enter, while ensuring the convenience of the player, to encourage the player to launch the ball aiming to enter the electric Chu during non-electric support Can be provided, and information advantageous to the player, such as the possibility that the electric support may be started, can be provided.

  Even if there is an operation means (for example, a chance button 136) provided at a position where the player can operate, the display of the third display may be started after the operation means is operated. Good. In addition, one of the plurality of types of display is one display related to the setting (hereinafter referred to as “fourth display”. For example, “level display indicating volume” shown in FIG. 32 (b-3)). The fourth display is a display different from the third display, the display mode of the fourth display is a display mode different from the display mode of the third display, and The display of the third display may not be started during the display of the second display, and the display of the fourth display may be started during the display of the second display. The display size of the fourth display may be smaller than the display size of the third display.

  Further, the second display means is means capable of executing at least the setting display in the first display area, and the second display means is capable of executing at least the effect display in the second display area. The display area may be a display area that overlaps at least a part of the display area of the first display area.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to visually recognize both the display related to the effect setting and the display related to the hitting operation, which gives the player a disadvantage while ensuring the convenience of the player. It may be possible to prevent such a situation.

  In addition, the setting display includes a plurality of types of display units (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) (1) and 10 (a) (2)). Adjustment, character selection, BGM selection, etc.) title part TP, input part IP for allowing the player to input input information (for example, password, number, etc.), selection by operation by operation means (for example, chance button 136) At least one of the plurality of types of display units is a first display unit, and the plurality of types At least one of the display units is a second display unit, and the first display unit is a display unit displayed in a third display region of the first display region, The second display unit is A display unit displayed in a fourth display area of the one display area, wherein at least a part of the third display area includes at least a part of the display area of the first display area. The display area may overlap.

  In addition, the effect display is a display constituted by at least a plurality of types of effect units, at least one of the plurality of types of effect units is a first effect unit, and the plurality of types of effect units At least one of them is a second rendering unit, the first rendering unit is a rendering that is executed over a first period, and the second rendering unit is in a second period. The second period may be a period different from the first period.

  The symbol variation display may be a symbol variation display of a normal symbol, and the effect display may be an effect display at least related to the symbol variation display.

  In addition, sound output means (for example, a speaker 120) capable of outputting sound may be provided, and the setting display may be a display including at least a display related to the adjustment of the sound volume. In addition, light output means (for example, a lamp or a liquid crystal display device) capable of outputting light may be provided, and the setting display may be a display including at least a display related to the adjustment of the amount of light. Further, the setting display may be a display in which the visibility is at least lower than that in the first state in the second state. The second state is a state in which at least a part of the effect display overlaps at least a part of the setting display, and the first state is a state in which at least a part of the effect display is the It may be in a state where it does not overlap at least a part of the setting display.

  In addition, the game stand includes a symbol display means and a display means, the symbol display means is a means capable of executing at least a symbol variation display, and the display means is capable of executing at least a plurality of types of display. And at least one of the plurality of types of display is a first display, at least one of the plurality of types of display is a second display, and the first display Is a setting screen display capable of at least setting related to the game, the second display is an effect display related to at least the symbol variation display, and the second display is the first period Among them, the display is executed at least, and the first period may be a period during which the setting screen display is executed at least.

  Further, at least a part of the setting screen display may be a display overlapped by at least a part of the effect display. Further, the setting screen display is a display constituted by at least a plurality of types of display units, and at least one of the plurality of types of display units is a first display unit, and the plurality of types of display units At least one of the second display unit, at least a part of the first display unit is a display that is overlapped by at least a part of the effect display, and the second display unit May be a display that is not overlapped by at least a part of the effect display.

  Further, the effect display is a display composed of at least a plurality of types of effect units, at least one of the plurality of types of effect units is a first effect unit, and the plurality of types of effect units At least one of them is a second rendering unit, the first rendering unit is a rendering that is executed over a first period, and the second rendering unit is in a second period. The second period is a period different from the first period, and at least a part of the setting screen display is overlapped by the first effect part. The setting screen display may be a display that is not overlapped by the second rendering unit.

  Further, the symbol variation display may be a symbol variation display of a normal symbol, and the effect display may be an effect display at least related to the symbol variation display of the normal symbol. In addition, it includes a determination unit, the determination unit is a unit that can at least determine whether or not the normal symbol variation game is successful, and the effect display has a first determination result as the result of the determination. In some cases, it is an effect display executed at a first frequency, and the effect display is an effect display executed at a second frequency when the result of the success / failure determination is a second result / failure determination result. The second determination result may be a determination result different from the first determination result, and the second frequency may be a frequency different from the first frequency.

In addition, sound output means capable of outputting sound may be provided, and the effect display may be an effect display including at least the effect by the sound. In addition, light output means capable of outputting light may be provided, and the effect display may be an effect display including at least the effect due to the light. Further, sound output means capable of outputting sound may be provided, and the setting screen display may be a display capable of adjusting at least the volume of the sound. Moreover, the light output means which can output light is provided, and the said setting screen display may be a display which can adjust the light quantity of the said light at least.
<Non-movable body and movable body>

  Next, the basic concept of the non-movable body and the movable body included in the game table according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20A to 20D are diagrams showing an example of the moving mode of the movable body, and FIG. 20E is a diagram showing a modification of the shape of the movable body.

  The “movable body” included in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is an object configured to be movable, and for example, an accessory such as the shielding device 246 or the effect movable body 224 is applicable. In addition, the “non-movable body” included in the game table of the present embodiment is an object that is not configured to be movable, and corresponds to the outer frame 102, for example.

  The state illustrated in FIGS. 20A and 20A is a state in which the movable body CB is moved to the first position. This first position is a position where the movable body CB and the non-movable body NCB do not overlap in front view. Moreover, the state shown to Fig.20 (a) (2) is the state which the movable body CB has moved to the 2nd position. The second position is a position where at least a part of the movable body CB and at least a part of the non-movable body NCB overlap in a front view.

  The movable body CB of this example is at least between the first position shown in FIGS. 20A and 20A and the second position shown in FIGS. It is an object configured to be movable. In a state where the movable body CB has moved to the first position, the movable body CB and the non-movable body NCB do not overlap in front view, and therefore the non-movable body NCB cannot be visually recognized by the movable body CB (or the movable body CB. Is not difficult to see compared to when moving to the second position.

  On the other hand, in a state where the movable body CB is moved to the second position, the movable body CB and the non-movable body NCB overlap in front view, so that at least a part of the non-movable body NCB is caused by at least a part of the movable body CB. It becomes invisible (or difficult to see compared with the case where the movable body CB has moved to the first position). 20A and 20B, the non-movable body NCB is a liquid crystal display device. When a rectangular image CG is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, the movable body CB is at the second position. In the moved state, the movable body CB and the image CG overlap each other when viewed from the front, so that at least a part of the image CG cannot be visually recognized by at least a part of the movable body CB (or the movable body CB moves to the first position). It is difficult to see compared to the case where

  The state shown in FIGS. 20B and 20A is a state in which the movable body CB is moved to a third position slightly closer to the second position than the first position. The third position is a position where at least a part of the movable body CB and at least a part of the non-movable body NCB overlap in a front view. For this reason, in a state where the movable body CB is moved to the third position, the movable body CB and the non-movable body NCB overlap in front view, so that at least a part of the non-movable body NCB is at least a part of the movable body CB. This makes it invisible (or difficult to see compared to when the movable body CB is moved to the first position).

  However, the size of the area of the non-movable body NCB that becomes invisible (or difficult to view) when the movable body CB moves to the third position is visually recognized when the movable body CB moves to the second position. It is smaller than the size of the area of the non-movable body NCB that is impossible (or difficult to see).

  20B and 20B, the non-movable body NCB is a liquid crystal display device. When a rectangular image CG is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, the movable body CB is at the third position. In the moved state, the movable body CB and the image CG overlap each other when viewed from the front, so that at least a part of the image CG cannot be visually recognized by at least a part of the movable body CB (or the movable body CB moves to the first position). It is difficult to see compared to the case where

  However, the size of the region of the image CG that becomes invisible (or difficult to see) when the movable body CB moves to the third position is not visible when the movable body CB moves to the second position ( Or, it is smaller than the size of the region of the image CG that is difficult to view.

  The example shown in FIG. 20C includes two movable bodies, a first movable body CB1 and a second movable body CB2. The first movable body CB1 in this example is the same object as the movable body CB shown in FIGS. In addition, the second movable body CB of the present example has a fourth position shown in FIGS. 20C and 20C and a fifth position shown in FIGS. The object is configured to be movable at least between the two. In the state where the second movable body CB is moved to the fourth position, the second movable body CB2 and the non-movable body NCB do not overlap in front view, so the non-movable body NCB is the second movable body CB2. Is not invisible (or difficult to see compared to the case where the second movable body CB is moved to the fifth position).

  On the other hand, when the second movable body CB2 is moved to the fifth position, the second movable body CB and the non-movable body NCB overlap in front view, so that at least a part of the non-movable body NCB The movable body CB becomes invisible (or harder to see than when the second movable body CB2 is moved to the fourth position). In the state shown in FIGS. 20C and 20A, a part of the non-movable body NCB cannot be visually recognized by the first movable body CB1 (or the first movable body CB1 moves to the first position). In addition to being difficult to view), in addition to the other part of the non-movable body NCB, the second movable body CB2 is not visible (or the second movable body CB2 is in the fourth position). Is more difficult to see than when moving to

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20D and 20A, when the non-movable body NCB is a liquid crystal display device and a rectangular image CG is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, the movable body CB is at the first position. In the moved state, the movable body CB and the image CG do not overlap in front view, so the image CG cannot be visually recognized by the movable body CB (or compared to the case where the movable body CB has moved to the second position). And difficult to see). On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 20D and 20B, when the movable body CB is moved to the second position, the movable body CB and the image CG overlap each other when viewed from the front. The at least part of the movable body CB makes it invisible (or difficult to see compared to the case where the movable body CB has moved to the first position).

The shape of the movable body CB is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in FIGS. 20 (e) and (1), a rectangular opening CBe1 is formed in a part of the movable body CB. As shown in FIGS. 20E and 20B, when the rectangular cutout portion CBe2 is formed on the outer edge of the movable body CB, the movable body CB and the non-movable body NCB (or the image CG) overlap in front view. However, in some cases, a part of the non-movable body NCB (or image CG) on the back side can be visually recognized through the opening CBe1 and the notch CBe2.
<Moving start opportunity for movable body>

  Next, the movement start opportunity of the movable body CB according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Fig.21 (a) is a figure for demonstrating the movement start opportunity of the movable body CB.

  As an opportunity for the movable body CB according to the present embodiment to start moving, for example, when the pachinko machine 100 is powered on, each control unit (for example, the main control unit 100, the first sub control unit 400, the second When the initial setting of the sub-control unit 500 and the liquid crystal control unit (VDP) 434) is completed, when the operation with the ball launch handle 134 is accepted, when the operation with the chance button 136 is accepted, the game ball 131 receives the start opening or winning When the ball enters (or passes) the mouth, when the initial operation of the decorative symbol display device 208 is completed, when an operation by various operation units (for example, the ball lending operation button 140 and the return operation button 142) is received, etc. Can be mentioned.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating an example of the start of movement of the movable body CB. In this example, the decorative symbol display device is arranged below the first movable body CB1 by moving the first movable body CB1 moving to the initial position downward when the power to the pachinko machine 100 is turned on. A part of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is not visually recognized by the first movable body CB1 (or when the first movable body CB1 is moved to the initial position by covering part of 208). Is difficult to see).

In addition, during the movement of the first movable body CB1 (during the first initial operation), an operation means by one operation means (for example, the chance button 136) of the plurality of operation means provided in the pachinko machine 100 is received. As a result, the second movable body CB2 having a triangular shape in plan view that has moved to the initial position rotates about one side (performs a second initial operation), whereby the second movable body CB2 is moved. A part of the game board 200 that is covered by can be visually recognized. In addition, the third movable body CB3 having a fan shape in plan view that has moved to the initial position rotates around one point (performs a second initial operation), and is covered by the third movable body CB3. A part of the played game board 200 can also be visually recognized.
<Movement timing of movable body>

  Next, the moving timing of the movable body CB according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a time chart showing an example of the moving timing of the movable body CB.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and (1), the movement of the first movable body (initial operation) is started when power is supplied to the game machine, and the movement of the first movable body is finished after a predetermined time. However, the second movable body is not moved (initial operation). In the example shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, an operation by the operation unit is accepted after the movement (initial operation) of the first movable body is completed (an operation detection signal from the operation unit is input to the sensor). )), The movement of the second movable body (initial operation) is started, and the movement of the second movable body (initial operation) is finished after a predetermined time.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 22A and 22C, an operation by the operation unit is accepted during the movement (initial operation) of the first movable body (an operation detection signal from the operation unit is input to the sensor). )), The movement of the second movable body (initial operation) is started while continuing the movement (initial operation) of the first movable body, and the movement of the first movable body (initial operation) after a predetermined time. The movement (initial operation) of the second movable body is finished after finishing the above.

In the example shown in FIGS. 22 (b) and (1), the movement of the first movable body (initial operation) is started when power is supplied to the game machine, and the first movable body is moved (initially) after a predetermined time. (Operation) has ended, but no effects (display by the decorative symbol display device 208, light emission by the LED, sound output by the speaker, etc.) are performed. Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 22B and 22B, the operation by the operation unit is accepted after the movement (initial operation) of the first movable body is completed (the operation detection signal from the operation unit is input to the sensor). )), The production starts, and the production ends after a predetermined time. In the example shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, an operation by the operation unit is accepted during the movement (initial operation) of the first movable body (an operation detection signal from the operation unit is input to the sensor). )), The production is started while continuing the movement (initial operation) of the first movable body, and the production is finished after the movement (initial operation) of the movable body is finished after a predetermined time.
<Movement of movable body triggered by power-on>

  Next, the movement of the movable body triggered by turning on the power will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a state transition diagram showing an example of the operating state of the movable body.

  As described above, the movement start trigger of the movable body CB according to the present embodiment is not limited to power-on to the pachinko machine 100, but here, as an example, the movable body CB triggered by power-on The movement will be described. When the pachinko machine 100 is powered on, power is supplied to each control unit (main control unit 300, first sub control unit 400, second sub control unit 500, liquid crystal control unit (VDP) 434, etc.) Main processing of the control unit (main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6, first sub control unit main processing shown in FIG. 8A, second control unit main processing shown in FIG. 9A, liquid crystal control unit (VDP ) Execution of the main process 434).

  In the main process of each control unit, the initial operation of the movable body CB is started as one of the processes in the initial setting, and each control unit shifts to the power-on initial operation state S1. For example, in the example described with reference to FIG. 21B, as this initial operation, the first movable body CB1 that has moved to the initial position is moved downward.

  Subsequently, the control unit that has completed the initial operation normally shifts to an operation standby state S2. In this operation standby state S2, detection signals input from various sensors connected to each control unit are detected. Here, examples of the sensor connected to the main control unit 300 include the above-described sphere detection sensor, front frame door opening sensor, inner frame opening sensor, and the like. Further, examples of the sensor connected to the first sub control unit 400 include the above-described shielding device sensor 430, the chance button detection sensor 426, and the like. Further, examples of the sensor connected to the second sub-control unit 500 include the above-described effect movable body sensor 424 and the like.

  On the other hand, the control unit in which the initial operation has not ended normally shifts to the error state S4. In this error state S4, after the initial operation is repeated a predetermined number of times (after retrying), if the retry fails, the operation proceeds to the operation prohibition state S5, the operation of the movable body CB is prohibited, and the retry is performed. If successful, the operation shifts to the operation standby state S2.

Moreover, the control part which detected the signal from a sensor in operation | movement waiting state S2 transfers to operation state S3. In this operating state S3, a predetermined operation (linear movement, rotational movement, etc.) is executed for each movable body CB, and when the operation is completed, the operation shifts to the operation standby state S2. For example, in the example described with reference to FIG. 21B, the second movable body CB2 having a triangular shape in plan view is triggered by the detection of the signal from the chance button detection sensor 426 as the operation in the operation standby state. The third movable body CB3 having a fan shape in plan view is rotated about one side as a fulcrum, and the third movable body CB3 having a fan shape in plan view is rotated about one point as a fulcrum.
<Specific example of initial operation of movable body>

  Next, a specific example of the initial operation of the movable body will be described with reference to FIGS. In this example, it is assumed that the first sub-control unit 400 performs the movement control of the movable body and the detection of the operation by the chance button 136, and the liquid crystal control unit (VDP) 434 performs the display control of the decorative symbol display device 208. I do.

The initial operation (return operation) of the movable body is an operation that detects the current position of the movable body using a sensor and moves the movable body to the initial position when the current position does not match the initial position. That is. For example, when a plurality of movable bodies are not located at the initial position, an operation of moving the movable bodies one by one to the initial position with respect to a single fluctuation of the special figure (or ordinary figure), or a plurality of movable bodies Even when one of the movable bodies is located at the initial position, an operation of moving all the movable bodies including the movable body to the initial position is also included.
<Specific example 1 of initial operation of movable body>

  FIGS. 24A to 24K are diagrams showing a specific example 1 of the initial operation of the movable body in time series. The state shown in FIG. 24A is a state immediately after the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 100, and each control unit starts the initial setting in the main process and shifts to the power-on initial operation state S1.

  In this example, the first sub-control unit 400 starts the initial operation of the first movable body CB1 in the first sub-control unit main process and shifts to the power-on initial operation state S1, and the liquid crystal control unit 434 In the main process of the liquid crystal control unit, the initial operation of the decorative symbol display device 208 is started and the process proceeds to the power-on initial operation state S1.

  The subsequent states shown in FIGS. 24B to 24C are states in which the respective control units shift to the power-on initial operation state S1 and execute the initial operation. Here, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the power-on initial operation state S1, performs control to move the first movable body CB1 to the left in the horizontal direction, and the liquid crystal control unit 434 controls the power-on initial operation state. The process proceeds to S <b> 1, and the text “active” is displayed using the decorative symbol display device 208.

  The subsequent state shown in FIG. 24D is a state in which the liquid crystal control unit 434 has normally finished the initial operation and has shifted to the operation standby state S2. Here, when the liquid crystal control unit 434 has normally completed the initial operation, the characters “active” of the decorative symbol display device 208 are deleted, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the operation shifts to the operation standby state S2. Yes.

  On the other hand, the first sub-control unit 400 maintains the power-on initial operation state S1 and continues the control of moving the first movable body CB1 to the left in the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 24 (e) to (g), control is performed to move the first movable body CB1 to the right in the horizontal direction. The state shown in FIG. 24G is a state where the first sub-control unit 400 has normally finished the initial operation and has shifted to the operation standby state S2.

  FIG. 24H is a state in which the first sub control unit 400 maintains the operation standby state S2 and instructs the liquid crystal control unit 434 to start special figure fluctuation. Here, the liquid crystal control unit 434 starts the decorative symbol variation display using the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the instruction to start the special symbol variation from the first sub-control unit 400.

  FIG. 24I is a state in which the first sub control unit 400 maintains the operation standby state S2 and instructs the liquid crystal control unit 434 to execute a super (SP) reach effect. Here, the liquid crystal control unit 434 starts the super reach effect using the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the execution instruction of the super reach effect from the first sub control unit 400.

  FIG. 24J is a state in which the first sub-control unit 400 maintains the operation standby state S2 and instructs the liquid crystal control unit 434 to execute a button effect. Here, the liquid crystal control unit 434 receives a button effect execution instruction from the first sub-control unit 400 and uses the decorative symbol display device 208 to generate a button effect (in this example, “press the button”). Character display) has started.

The subsequent state shown in FIG. 24K is a state in which the first sub-control unit 400 has received an operation detection by the chance button 136 (detection signal from the chance button detection sensor 426) in the operation standby state S2. Here, the first sub-control unit 400 performs control to move the first movable body CB1 to the left in the horizontal direction based on detection of an operation by the chance button 136.
<Specific example 2 of initial operation of movable body>

  FIGS. 24L to 24P are diagrams showing a specific example 2 of the initial operation of the movable body in time series. The state shown in FIG. 24 (l) to FIG. 24 (o) is similar to the state shown in FIG. 24 (g) to FIG. 24 (j), but in this example, in addition to the first movable body CB1, The difference is that the second movable body CB2 is provided.

The state shown in FIG. 24 (p) is a state in which the first sub control unit 400 has received an operation detection by the chance button 136 (detection signal from the chance button detection sensor 426) in the operation standby state S2. Here, the first sub-control unit 400 performs control to move the second movable body CB2 upward in the vertical direction based on detection of an operation by the chance button 136, and control to move the first movable body CB1 is performed. Not performed.
<Specific example 3 of initial operation of movable body>

  FIGS. 25A to 25K are diagrams showing a specific example 3 of the initial operation of the movable body in time series. The state shown in FIG. 25A to FIG. 25G is similar to the state shown in FIG. 24A to FIG. 24G. In this example, in addition to the first movable body CB1, The difference is that the second movable body CB2 is provided.

  The state shown in FIG. 25 (h) is a state in which the first sub control unit 400 has received an operation detection by the chance button 136 (detection signal from the chance button detection sensor 426) in the operation standby state S2. Here, based on the detection of the operation by the chance button 136, the first sub-control unit 400 moves the second movable body CB2 upward in the vertical direction as shown in FIGS. 25 (h) to (i). Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (j) to FIG. 25 (k), the second movable body CB2 is controlled to move downward in the vertical direction.

In this example, the example in which the first sub-control unit 400 moves the second movable body CB2 based on the detection of the operation by the chance button 136 has been described. For example, as illustrated in FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 instructs the liquid crystal control unit 434 to perform a predetermined display (in this example, an image display based on the operation) based on the detection of the operation by the chance button 136, and the liquid crystal control unit 434 A predetermined display may be performed using the decorative symbol display device 208 based on receiving an instruction to execute a predetermined display from the first sub-control unit 400.
<Specific example 4 of initial operation of movable body>

  FIG. 26A to FIG. 26H are diagrams showing a specific example 4 of the initial operation of the movable body in time series. The state shown in FIGS. 26A to 26D is the same as the state shown in FIGS. 24A to 24D, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The state shown in FIG. 26 (e) is during a period in which the first sub-control unit 400 maintains the power-on initial operation state S1 and continues the control of moving the first movable body CB1 to the left in the horizontal direction. This is a state in which detection of an operation by the chance button 136 (detection signal from the chance button detection sensor 426) has been received. Here, based on the detection of the operation by the chance button 136, the first sub-control unit 400 moves the second movable body CB2 upward in the vertical direction as shown in FIGS. 26 (e) to (g). Control (initial operation of the second movable body CB2) is performed, and the movement control of the first movable body CB1 is continued.

  In the subsequent period shown in FIG. 26 (g) to FIG. 26 (h), the first sub-control unit 400 ends the movement control of the first movable body CB1, but maintains the power-on initial operation state S1, Control to move the second movable body CB2 downward in the vertical direction (initial operation of the second movable body CB2) is continued.

  In this example, the example in which the first sub-control unit 400 moves the second movable body CB2 based on the detection of the operation by the chance button 136 has been described. For example, as illustrated in FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 performs control to move the first movable body CB1 (initial operation of the first movable body CB1), and controls the liquid crystal control unit 434 to perform predetermined control based on detection of an operation by the chance button 136. Is displayed (in this example, an image is displayed based on an operation), and the liquid crystal control unit 434 receives a predetermined display execution instruction from the first sub-control unit 400, so that the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. You may comprise so that a predetermined display may be performed using.

With such a configuration, when the first movable body CB1 is moved onto the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, the first movable body CB1 overlaps with a predetermined display in a front view. At least a part of the display is invisible by at least a part of the first movable body CB1 (or difficult to see compared to the case where the first movable body CB1 is moved out of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208). )become. For this reason, the visual recognition state of a predetermined display can be changed easily, and there may be a case where a production effect can be enhanced.
<Specific example 5 of initial operation of movable body>

  FIGS. 27A to 27H are diagrams showing a specific example 5 of the initial operation of the movable body in time series. In addition, since the state shown to Fig.27 (a)-the figure (g) is the same as the state shown to Fig.25 (a)-the figure (g), the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The state shown in FIG. 27H is a state in which the first sub-control unit 400 has received an operation detection by the chance button 136 (detection signal from the chance button detection sensor 426) in the operation standby state S2. Here, the first sub-control unit 400 performs control to move the second movable body CB2, and instructs the liquid crystal control unit 434 to display the above setting screen based on detection of an operation by the chance button 136. The liquid crystal control unit 434 displays the setting screen using the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the instruction to execute the display of the setting screen from the first sub-control unit 400.

  With this configuration, when the second movable body CB2 is moved onto the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, the second movable body CB2 and the display of the setting screen overlap in front view. At least a part of the screen is invisible by at least a part of the second movable body CB2 (or difficult to see compared to the case where the second movable body CB2 is moved out of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208). )become. For this reason, the visual recognition state of the display of a setting screen can be changed easily, and there may be a case where a production effect can be improved.

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment has an operation means (for example, the chance button 136 shown in FIG. 21B) and a plurality of movable bodies (for example, FIG. a game machine comprising a first movable body CB1, a second movable body CB2, a third movable body CB3) and a control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) shown in b), At least one of the plurality of movable bodies is a first movable body (for example, the first movable body CB1 shown in FIG. 21B), and the control means performs at least a plurality of types of processing. At least one of the plurality of types of processes is a first process (for example, the second movable body CB2 and the third movable body CB3 shown in FIG. 21B). At least one of the plurality of types of processing. One is a second process, and the second process is a process including at least a process of initially operating the first movable body (for example, a process of moving the first movable body CB1 downward). The control means is capable of executing at least the first process when the first condition is satisfied, and the first condition is when the operation means is operated. It is a condition that may be satisfied, and the control means is a means capable of starting execution of the first process at least during execution of the second process.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first movable body can be initially operated based on the operation by the operating means. Therefore, the first moving body can be operated based on the intention of the person who performs the operation (for example, a shop clerk). The initial operation of one movable body can be confirmed, and the operation can be confirmed more safely than in the past, so that a gaming machine characterized by the initial operation can be provided.

  Note that the “first condition” according to the present invention may not be satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed, or may not be satisfied after a power failure recovery without RAM clearing. Even before the time has elapsed, if the condition is satisfied once, the condition may not be satisfied again within the predetermined time, and may not be satisfied when the symbol variation starts. Also good.

  Further, at least one of the plurality of movable bodies is a second movable body (for example, the second movable body CB2 or the third movable body CB3 shown in FIG. 21B), and the first movable body The one process may be a process including at least a process of operating the second movable body.

  With such a configuration, in addition to the initial operation of the first movable body, the second movable body can be operated, so that the operation confirmation of the first and second movable bodies can be performed simultaneously. , May improve convenience. In addition, when operating a 1st movable body and a 2nd movable body simultaneously, both may be contactable and both may be unable to contact.

  The first movable body is a movable body provided at a position where the player cannot contact (for example, inside the glass frame), and the second movable body is a position where the player can contact. The movable body may be provided (for example, outside the glass frame, on the lower plate).

  The second movable body is a second operation means (for example, a second chance button separate from the ball launching handle 134, the ball lending operation button 140, the return operation button 142, and the chance button 136). May be. In addition, a display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) is provided, and the first processing is performed on the display means for a first display (for example, a display corresponding to an operation by the chance button 136, a touch operation on the touch panel). It may be a process including at least a process of executing a corresponding display).

  In addition, at least one of the plurality of types of processes is a third process, and the control unit starts at least the third process when the third condition is satisfied. The third condition may be a condition that may be satisfied when the operation means is operated, and the third process may be a process related to an effect.

  The control means is means for starting execution of at least the second process when the second condition is satisfied, and the second condition is when power is supplied to the control means. In addition, there may be a condition that may be satisfied. In addition, the control unit may start the initial operation based on a command received from another control unit, or without receiving a command from another control unit when power is supplied. The initial operation may be started. Further, the operation means may be means provided at a position at least operable by a player (for example, a front side of a pachinko machine or a slot machine).

  The gaming machine includes a control unit, wherein the control unit is a unit capable of executing at least a plurality of processes, and at least one of the plurality of processes is a first process, At least one of the plurality of processes is a second process, the first process is a process that executes at least an initial operation, and the second process is a process that executes at least an operation. The control means is means for starting at least the second process in the first period, and the first period may be a period in which the first process is executed. .

  In addition, an operation means is provided, the operation means is provided at a position at least operable by the player, and the second process is an operation started when the first condition is satisfied. The first condition may be a condition that may be satisfied when an operation by the operation means is received.

  In addition, a detection unit is provided, the detection unit is a unit provided at a position where the player can contact at least, and the second process is an operation started when the second condition is satisfied. The second condition may be a condition that may be satisfied when contact with the detection unit is detected.

  In addition, a plurality of movable means are provided, at least one of the plurality of movable means is a first movable means, and the first movable means is provided at a position at which the player can contact at least. And the second process may be an operation of moving the first movable means.

  In addition, at least one of the plurality of movable means is a second movable means, and the second movable means is a means provided at a position where the player cannot contact, and the first This process may be an operation of moving the second movable means.

The first process is a process that is started when the third condition is satisfied, and the third condition is a condition that may be satisfied when power is supplied to the control means. There may be. The second process may be an initial operation. The second process may be an effect. Further, the initial operation may be an operation including at least a return operation after the return from the power interruption.
<Functions of operation means>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, the basic concept of the function of the operation means provided in the gaming table according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the function of the operation unit in each state, and FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation unit.

  The game table according to the present embodiment is configured to have a plurality of operation means including at least a first operation means and a second operation means. The operation means is a means that can be operated by at least a player. As an example of the operation means, for example, as shown in FIG. 29, a chance button 136, a setting operation unit 137, a ball launching handle 134, a ball removal button 130, a touch panel 139, a ball discharge lever, a ball lending operation button (not shown) , A return operation button, a touch panel provided on the front frame door 106, and the like.

  Note that the operation means may be configured by a plurality of operation units (in this example, four buttons, up, down, left, and right, and one determination button) like the setting operation unit 137. In this case, the plurality of operation units May be defined as operation means, or at least one of a plurality of operation units (for example, two upper and lower buttons or one determination button). Button) may be defined as an operation means.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28A, when the gaming machine is in the first state (for example, when the setting screen is being displayed), the first function is accepted when an operation by the first operating means is accepted. (For example, the function of volume adjustment (in the setting screen)) is executed, and nothing is executed when an operation by the second operation means is accepted. In addition, when the game table is in the second state (for example, during a big hit game), nothing is executed when the operation by the first operation means is accepted, and the operation by the second operation means is not performed. When received, it indicates that the first function (for example, a volume adjustment function (during a big hit game)) is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28B, when the game machine is in the first state (for example, when the setting screen is being displayed), the first function is displayed when an operation by the first operation unit is accepted. (For example, the function of volume adjustment (in the setting screen)) is executed, and nothing is executed when an operation by the second operation means is accepted. In addition, when the game table is in the second state (for example, during a big hit game), when the operation by the first operation means is accepted, the second function (for example, during the big hit game) It is shown that the first function (for example, the volume adjustment function (during a big hit game)) is executed when an operation by the second operation means is received.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28 (c), when the game table is in the first state (for example, when the setting screen is being displayed), the operation by the first operation means (or the second operation means) is performed. When received, it indicates that a first function (for example, a volume adjustment function (in the setting screen)) is executed. When the game table is in the second state (for example, when a big hit game is being played), it is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28D, when the game machine is in the first state (for example, when the setting screen is being displayed), the first function is accepted when an operation by the first operation means is accepted. (For example, a volume adjustment function (in the setting screen)), and a third function (for example, an item selection function (in the setting screen)) is executed when an operation by the second operation means is received. Is shown. When the game table is in the second state (for example, when a big hit game is being played), it is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28 (e), when the game table is in the third state (for example, when the special figure is being displayed in a variable manner), the operation by the first operation means (or the second operation means) This indicates that nothing is executed when the is received. Further, when the game table is in the fourth state (for example, when the special figure is being stopped and displayed), the first operation means (or the second operation means) receives the first operation. This indicates that a function (for example, a function for displaying a setting screen) is executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 28 (f), when the game table is in the first state (for example, when the setting screen is being displayed), the operation by the first operation means (or the third operation means) is performed. When received, it indicates that a first function (for example, a volume adjustment function (in the setting screen)) is executed. When the game table is in the second state (for example, during a big hit game), the first function is executed when an operation by the second operation means (or the third operation means) is accepted. It shows that

Note that if a volume adjustment operation is accepted during a special figure variable game (or during a normal figure variable game), a volume adjustment operation during the special figure variable game (or during a normal figure variable game) is not accepted, but the special figure change After the game (or usual variable game) is finished, a display indicating that reception of the volume adjustment operation has started (for example, a character display such as “Press the chance button”) may be performed. In this case, the volume adjustment operation may be received before the display indicating that the reception of the volume adjustment operation is started, or the display indicating that the reception of the volume adjustment operation is started. The volume adjustment operation may be disabled before starting the operation. Further, in a specific gaming state such as during power support, a display indicating that reception of the volume adjustment operation has not started is not performed, but the volume adjustment operation may be validated. In this case, after the volume adjustment is completed, a display indicating that reception of the volume adjustment operation has started may be performed.
<Specific example of the structure of the operation means>

  Next, a specific example of the structure of the operation means according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 shows an example of the structure of the operating means.

  FIG. 30A includes an effect button 602a with characters “PUSH” as the first operation means, and a right button 602b disposed on the right side of the determination button 602a as the second operation means, It is an example provided with the left button 602c arrange | positioned on the left side of the determination button 602a. Note that one of the right button 602b and the left button 602c may be defined as the second operation means, and the other of the right button 602b and the left button 602c may be defined as the third operation means.

  FIG. 30B includes an effect button 604a as the first operation means, and a determination button 604b and a right button 604c arranged as a second operation means at a predetermined interval with respect to the effect button 604a. , And a left button 604d. One of the decision button 604b, right button 604c, and left button 604d is defined as a first operation means, the other one is defined as a second operation means, and the remaining one is defined as a third operation means. Alternatively, only the decision button 604b may be defined as the second operation means, and the right button 602b and the left button 602c may be defined as the third operation means.

  FIG. 30C includes an effect button 606a, a right button 606b, and a left button 606c as the first operation means, and is arranged at a predetermined interval with respect to the effect button 604a as the second operation means. An example in which a second effect button 606d is provided. One of the effect button 606a, the right button 606b, and the left button 606c is defined as a first operation means, the other as a third operation means, and the remaining one as a fourth operation means. Alternatively, only the decision button 604b may be defined as the first operation means, and the right button 602b and the left button 602c may be defined as the third operation means.

  FIG. 30D includes an upper button 608a, a right button 608b, a lower button 608c, and a left button 608d as the first operation means, and a predetermined interval with respect to these buttons as the second operation means. The example provided with the production | presentation button 608e arrange | positioned at intervals is shown. One of the up button 608a, the right button 608b, the down button 608c, and the left button 608d is a first operation means, the other is a third operation means, and the other is a fourth operation. The remaining one may be defined as the fifth operation means, the combination of the upper button 608a and the lower button 608c is the first operation means, and the combination of the right button 608b and the left button 608d is the third operation means. It may be defined as a means.

  FIG. 30 (e) includes an effect button 610a as the first operation means, an up / down / left / right button 610b configured with a touch panel and a determination button 610c as the second operation means, and a third operation means as the third operation means. An example in which an upper button 610d, a right button 610e, a lower button 610f, a left button 610g, and an enter button 610h are provided. Note that the up / down / left / right button 610b configured with the touch panel may be defined as the second operation means, and the enter button 610c configured with the touch panel may be defined as the fourth operation means. One of the up button 610d, the right button 610e, the down button 610f, the left button 610g, and the enter button 610h is the third operation means, the other is the fourth operation means, and the other is The fifth operation means, the other one may be defined as the sixth operation means, and the remaining one may be defined as the seventh operation means.

FIG. 30F includes a button 612a having a first thickness as the first operation means, and a button 612b having a second thickness smaller than the first thickness as the second operation means. An example is shown. According to this example, the player can easily make a difference between the first and second operation means depending on the difference in thickness (by tactile sensation), and can prevent an operation error in advance.
<Operation detection method by operation means>

  Next, a method for detecting an operation by the operation unit according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31A is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the operation information storage area, and FIG. 31B is a diagram showing an example of the operation information queue.

  In the various update processes (step S503) of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process described above, information on the presence / absence of a detection signal input from each operation means is stored as operation information in an operation information storage area provided in the RAM 408. In addition, when there is a change in the detection signal, the operation information is stored in an operation information queue provided in the RAM 408.

  If the detection signal of the operation means provided with four buttons on the top, bottom, left and right and one determination button is described as an example, the operation means buttons (up button, down button, right button, Information on the presence / absence of a detection signal (left button, determination button) (operation information) is read from the previous operation information storage area provided in the RAM 408, and this operation information is stored in the previous operation information storage area provided in the RAM 408. The operation information of the button of the operation means detected in the timer interruption process is read from the current operation information storage area provided in the RAM 408, and this operation information is stored in the previous operation information storage area. Further, the operation information of the button of the operation means detected this time is stored in the above-described current operation information storage area.

Also, in the button control process (step S311) of the first sub control unit main process described above, the operation information queue is monitored, and when the operation information is stored in the operation information queue, one of the operation information queues is selected. The oldest operation information (stored first) is extracted, and processing corresponding to the operation information is performed. In this operation means control process, the operation information of the buttons of the respective operation means stored in the above-mentioned previous operation information storage area, the previous operation information storage area, and the current operation information storage area are compared, and the past three times for each button are compared. The presence / absence of the detection signal is predetermined determination pattern information (for example, information indicating that the previous operation information is 1 (ON), the previous operation information is 1 (ON), and the current operation information is 0 (OFF)). It is determined whether or not they match. When the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times for each button matches predetermined determination pattern information, processing corresponding to the operation information (for example, volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, etc.) is performed.
<Specific examples of functions of operation means>

  Next, a specific example of the function of the operation means will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 34 are diagrams showing specific examples of functions of the operation means in time series.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 32 (a-1) to (a-3), the first sub-control unit 400 detects an operation with the right button 620 once while the setting screen is displayed. A process of increasing the volume of the sound output means (speaker 12) by one level is executed, and the liquid crystal control unit 434 is instructed to perform a level display indicating the volume at one scale.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32 (b-1) to FIG. 32 (a-5), the first sub-control unit 400 performs the first time by the right button 620 during the special figure variable game shown in FIG. 32 (b-2). Based on the detected operation, a process of increasing the volume of the sound output means (speaker 12) by one level is executed, and a level display indicating the volume is displayed on the liquid crystal control unit 434 at a scale. Is instructed to do. In this example, the first sub-control unit 400 detects the second operation by the right button 620 during the special figure variable game shown in FIG. A process of increasing the volume of the speaker 12) by one more level is executed, and the liquid crystal control unit 434 is instructed to display a level display indicating the volume further.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32 (c-1) to FIG. 32 (c-5), the first sub-control unit 400 performs the first operation with the down button 622 during the big hit game shown in FIG. 32 (c-2). Based on the detected sound level, the sound output means (speaker 12) is increased by one level, and the liquid crystal control unit 434 performs a level display indicating the volume at a scale. I have instructed you to. Further, in this example, the first sub-control unit 400 detects sound output means (speaker 12) based on detecting the second operation by the down button 622 during the big hit game shown in FIG. ) Is further increased by one level, and the liquid crystal control unit 434 is instructed to perform a level display indicating the volume further.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 33 (a) to (l), the first sub-control unit 400 detects the operation of the right button 620 in the character selection effect during the big hit game shown in FIG. 33 (c). Based on this, the liquid crystal control unit 434 is instructed to perform a display of moving a downward arrow pointing to the temporarily selected character from the character A to the character B. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 detects the operation of the down button 622 in the character selection effect during the big hit game shown in FIG. 33E, but the lower button 622 in the character selection effect during the big hit game. Since no function is provided, no processing corresponding to the down button 622 is performed.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 detects the operation of the lower button 622 after the big hit shown in FIG. 33 (h), but the lower button 622 has no function after the big hit game ends. Therefore, no processing corresponding to the down button 622 is performed. Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 detects the operation of the left button 624 during the special figure variable game after the big hit shown in FIG. A process of lowering the volume by one level is executed, and the liquid crystal control unit 434 is instructed to display a level display indicating the volume at one scale.

  The gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100 and the slot machine shown in FIG. 1) according to the present example is the first operating means (for example, the right button 620 shown in FIGS. A gaming table having one or more buttons), and one of a plurality of states is in a first state (for example, the right button 620 shown in FIG. 32 or FIG. One or more buttons among the buttons correspond to an example of “first operation means” in claim 1. Further, as shown in FIGS. In a state where the volume and the light amount are not the minimum value or the maximum value and a scale (meter) of the volume and the light amount is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 32 (b-1) to 32 (b-3). The volume or light intensity is not the minimum or maximum value) One of the similar states is a second state (for example, a state in which a selection effect is performed and a selection operation is accepted as shown in FIGS. 34 (a) to (f)). The degree of notification may change in response to the operation of the first operation means by the operator in the first state (for example, the sound volume in the sound output means changes or the light emission means And the effect is executed in response to the operation of the first operation means by the operator in the second state (for example, one of the multiple options in the selection effect) Is selected)).

  According to the gaming machine according to the present example, the degree of notification may change in response to the operation of the first operation means by the operator in the first state, and the operator in the second state. Since the effect is executed in response to the operation of the first operation means by the player, the player understands that the first operation means can be operated in the first and second states. In addition, it is possible to grasp that the function of the first operation means in each state is different, and there are cases where an operation suitable for each state can be performed.

Further, a second operating means (for example, the first operating means 630 shown in FIG. 34A) is provided, and in response to the operation of the second operating means by the operator in the second state. The degree of notification may change (for example, the sound volume of the sound output unit changes or the light amount of the light emitting unit changes). The second operation means may be an operation means provided at a position where the player cannot operate. The first operating means may be an operating means provided at a position where the player can operate. Further, the display device includes first display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIGS. 16 and 17), and the first display means is capable of executing a plurality of types of display. One of the displays is a display related to the normal symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “first display”. For example, the input to the second special figure starting port 232 (electric Chu) shown in FIG. 17G). An operation-related display NP15 that prompts the player to launch a ball aiming at a ball, and one of the plurality of types of display is a display related to a special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “second display”). For example, the display is executed during at least a part of the period from the start of the special symbol variation display to the end of the hit operation (for example, the super reach effect shown in FIG. 15G)). Of the multiple types of display One display is a display related to the setting (hereinafter referred to as “third display”. For example, a setting screen (menu screen) shown in FIG. 17C), and the first display is to the electric Chu. The first display is a display that starts during non-electric support, and is configured to display the third display and the first display in parallel. The third display and the second display may not be displayed in parallel. In addition, the above-mentioned “position where the player cannot operate” may be “the back side of the pachinko machine and the position where the player cannot operate”, or “inside the slot machine, It may be “a position where the player cannot operate”. In addition, the above-mentioned “position that can be operated by the player” may be “a position on the front side of the pachinko machine that can be operated by the player” or “on the front side of the slot machine”. It may be a “position where the player can operate”.
<Modification of operation means>

  Next, a modified example of the operation means will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the operation means.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34A, a plurality of types of operation means having a volume adjustment function are provided. The first operation means 630, which is one of a plurality of types of operation means, is a rotary switch provided at a position where the player cannot operate the operation. For example, the first operation means 630 is disposed on the back of the game table. The On the other hand, the second operation means 632, which is one of a plurality of types of operation means, is a button provided at a position where the player can operate, for example, disposed on the front of a game table or the like. .

  The volume can be adjusted by either the operation by the first operation means 630 or the operation by the second operation means 632. In this example, the operation by the first operation means 630 (for example, a store clerk at a game shop) The volume adjusted by the operation according to (2) can be changed by an operation (for example, an operation by the player) by the second operation means 632. In addition to (or instead of) the volume adjustment, a light amount adjustment function may be provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34B, the function by the operating means is notified. For example, in <specific example of the function of the operation means> described with reference to FIG. 32, it is possible to adjust the volume with the up and down buttons during the big hit at the timing before the big hit game shown in FIG. 32 (b-5). May be notified, or during the big hit game shown in FIG. 32 (c-3), it may be notified that the volume can be adjusted with the up and down buttons during the big hit. With such a configuration, the convenience of the player may be improved.

  The example shown in FIG. 34 (c) is an example of a game machine having an auto button function. Here, the auto button function is a function that performs the same processing as when the operation of the operation unit is received with a predetermined condition as a trigger even when the player does not operate the operation unit. In this example, while the auto button function is in operation, “auto button setting in progress” is displayed, and the volume cannot be adjusted even when an operation by the operation means is accepted. With such a configuration, it may be possible to prevent a situation in which the volume is adjusted against the player's intention due to the auto button function.

  The example shown in FIG. 34 (d) is an example in which the arrangement direction of the operation means and the direction of the level display of the volume adjustment are the same. In the example shown in the upper row, the left button and the right button are arranged in the horizontal direction, and the volume adjustment level display is also increased or decreased in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, in the example shown in the lower part, the arrangement of the upper button and the lower button is in the vertical direction, and the level display of the volume adjustment is configured to increase or decrease in the vertical direction. With such a configuration, it is possible to infer operation means having a volume adjustment function by using the volume adjustment level display as a clue, and it may be possible to improve the convenience of the player.

  The example shown in FIG. 34 (e) is an example of a game machine having a plurality of types of display means. The first display means 634 of the plurality of types is a liquid crystal display device of the first size, and the second display means 636 of the plurality of types is a second size smaller than the first size. Liquid crystal display device. In this example, the second display means 636 suggests an operation means having a volume adjustment function, while the first display means 634 separate from the second display means 636 displays the volume adjustment level. ing.

  As described above, the gaming table (pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of operation means (for example, left and right buttons, up and down buttons) and a control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400). A gaming table provided, wherein at least one of the plurality of operation means is a first operation means (for example, a left / right button), and at least one of the plurality of operation means is a second operation means. Operating means (for example, up and down buttons), the control means is a means capable of shifting at least to a plurality of types of states, and at least one of the plurality of types of states is a first state (for example, During the production setting on the setting screen), at least one of the plurality of states is a second state (for example, during a big hit game), and the first state is the first operation means When there is an operation of A state in which at least one control can be executed, and the second state is a state in which at least the first control can be executed when the second operation means is operated. The first control is a game table characterized by control related to the effect setting (for example, volume adjustment, light amount adjustment).

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the control related to the production setting is executed, the operation by the operation unit can be easily understood, so that an operation mistake can be prevented in advance. In some cases, it is possible to provide a gaming table with a characteristic.

  The second state is a state in which at least a second control (for example, a control related to character selection) can be executed when the first operation means is operated. The second control may be a control different from the first control. Further, the first state may be a state in which at least the second control is not executed when the second operation means is operated.

  The first state is a state in which at least a third control (for example, a control related to password setting) can be executed when the second operation unit is operated. The third control may be a control different from the first control, and the third control may be a control different from the second control.

  In addition, at least one of the plurality of types of states is a third state (for example, during special figure fluctuation), and the third state is when the first operation means is operated. The first control is a state in which at least the first control is not executed, and the third state is a state in which the second control is not executed at least when the first operation means is operated. The third state is a state in which the third control is not executed at least when the first operation means is operated, and the third state is an operation of the second operation means. In this case, the first control is not executed at least, and the third state is a state where the second control is not executed at least when the second operation means is operated. In the third state, the second operating means is operated. When the, the third control may be in the state of at least not run.

  In addition, sound output means (for example, a speaker 120) capable of outputting sound may be provided, and the effect setting may be a setting related to adjustment of the sound volume. The first operation means may be a means provided at a position at least operable by a player (for example, a front side of a pachinko machine or a slot machine), or the second operation means. May be means provided at a position at least operable by the player (for example, the front side of a pachinko machine or a slot machine).

  A gaming machine comprising a plurality of operation means and a control means, wherein at least one of the plurality of operation means is a first operation means, of the plurality of operation means. At least one is a second operation means, the first operation means is a means provided at a position at least operable by a player, and the second operation means is provided by a player. It is a means provided at least at an operable position, the control means is a means capable of accepting an operation by the first operation means, and the control means can accept an operation by the second operation means The control means is a means capable of taking at least a plurality of states, at least one of the plurality of states being a first state, of the plurality of states. At least one The control means is means capable of executing at least a first function when an operation by the first operation means is received in the first state, and the control means When the operation by the second operation means is received in the second state, it may be a means capable of executing at least the first function.

  The control means is means for not executing the first function when an operation by the second operation means is received in the first state, and the control means is in the second state. When the operation by the first operation means is accepted, the first function may not be executed.

  Further, the control means is means capable of executing at least a second function when an operation by the first operation means is received in the second state, and the second function is: A function different from the first function may be used.

  Further, the control means is means capable of executing at least a third function when an operation by the second operation means is received in the first state, and the third function is: The third function may be a function different from the first function, and the third function may be a function different from the second function.

  Further, at least one of the plurality of states is a third state, at least one of the plurality of states is a fourth state, and the control unit is configured to transmit the fourth state. When the operation by the first operation means is received, at least the first function can be executed. The control means can be executed by the second operation means in the fourth state. It may be a means capable of executing at least the first function when an operation is accepted.

  The control means is means for not executing the first function when an operation by the first operation means is received in the third state, and the control means is in the third state. When the operation by the second operation means is received, the first function may not be executed.

  In addition, at least one of the plurality of operation means is a third operation means, and the third operation means is a means provided at a position at least operable by a player, and the control The means is a means capable of accepting an operation by the third operation means, and the control means has at least a fourth function when an operation by the third operation means is accepted in the first state. The control means is a means capable of executing at least the fourth function when an operation by the third operation means is received in the second state. There may be.

  In addition, sound output means capable of outputting sound may be provided, and the first function may be a function capable of adjusting at least a volume of the sound. Moreover, the light output means which can output light is provided, and the said 1st function may be a function which can adjust the light quantity of the said light at least.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, for example, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for instructing rotation of the reels, and each reel. , A stop button for individually stopping the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations is won by lottery, and reel rotation based on the lottery result of the lottery means Whether the symbol combination displayed by the reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of the reel and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to the winning combination internally A determination means for determining whether or not the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, and a payout control unit that performs a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode; It is also suitable, such as a slot machine equipped.

  In addition, the gaming table according to the present invention includes a launching device that launches a ball into a predetermined gaming area, a winning opening configured to be able to enter a ball launched from the launching device, and a ball that has entered the winning opening. Detecting means for detecting, a payout means for paying out a ball when the detecting means detects a ball, and a variable display device for variably displaying a predetermined symbol (identification information), and a game ball enters the winning opening and wins With this as an opportunity, the variable display device is suitable for a pachinko machine that displays a stop after the symbols are changed and notifies the game state transition.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to an enclosed gaming machine. Here, the “enclosed game machine” is one that circulates and uses game balls enclosed in the game machine. In addition, the main control unit, the first sub control unit, and the second sub control unit may be configured as a single chip, or the main control unit and the first sub control unit may be configured to allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bidirectional communication between the main control unit and the first sub control unit, communication from the first sub control unit to the second sub control unit may be one-way communication.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. In addition, in some cases, the content described in one configuration among a plurality of configurations described in the embodiments may be applied to other configurations to further widen the game.

  The game machine according to the present invention can be applied to game machines represented by a spinning machine (slot machine) and a ball game machine (pachinko machine).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 120 Speaker 136 Chance button 137 Setting operation part 208 Decoration design display apparatus 224 Production | movement movable body 246 Shielding apparatus 300 Main control part 400 1st sub-control part 434 Liquid crystal control part (VDP)
500 Second sub-control unit

Claims (12)

A gaming machine with a first operating means,
One of the multiple types of states is the first state,
One of the multiple types of states is the second state,
The degree of notification may change in response to the first operating means being operated by the operator in the first state,
In response to the first operating means being operated by the operator in the second state, an effect is executed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
Comprising a second operating means;
The degree of notification may change in response to the second operating means being operated by the operator in the second state.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
The second operation means is an operation means provided at a position where the player cannot operate.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The first operation means is an operation means provided at a position where the player can operate.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 3 or claim 4 quoting claim 2 or claim 2,
“The degree of notification may change” according to claim 2 is “the volume of the sound output means may change”.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 3 or claim 4 quoting claim 2 or claim 2,
“The degree of notification may change” according to claim 2 is “the amount of light in the light emitting means may change”.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6,
“The effect is executed” according to claim 1 is “one of the multiple options in the selected effect is selected”.
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The phrase “the degree of notification may change” according to claim 1 is “the volume of the sound output means may change”.
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
“The degree of notification may change,” according to claim 1 is “the amount of light in the light-emitting means may change”.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9, Comprising:
Comprising a first display means;
The first display means is means capable of executing a plurality of types of display,
One of the plurality of types of display is a display related to normal symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “first display”),
One of the plurality of types of display is a display related to a special symbol variation display (hereinafter referred to as “second display”).
One display of the plurality of types of display is one display related to the setting (hereinafter referred to as “third display”),
The first display is a display prompting entry into the electric chew,
The first display is a display started during non-electric support,
The third display and the first display are configured to be displayed in parallel,
The third display and the second display are configured not to be displayed in parallel.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10, Comprising:
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10, Comprising:
The gaming table is a slot machine,
A game stand characterized by that.