JP2017131789A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having features on display means.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: operation means disposed at a position where a player can operate; and display means capable of displaying a sound volume adjustment screen. Sound volume is adjusted corresponding to the operation of the operation means in a state where the sound volume adjustment screen is displayed in the display means. The sound volume after the adjustment is indicated by the sound volume adjustment screen, and if the operation means is operated in a state where the sound volume adjustment screen is not being displayed, the sound volume adjustment screen is displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 88

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a spinning game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a variety of effects have been performed on game consoles in order to improve the interest of games (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

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

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine comprising operating means provided at a position where a player can operate, and display means capable of displaying a volume adjustment screen, wherein the volume adjustment screen is the display. The volume is adjusted according to the operation means being operated in the state displayed on the means, the volume after adjustment is shown by the volume adjustment screen, and the volume adjustment screen is not displayed (hereinafter referred to as the volume adjustment screen) , “First state”), the volume adjustment screen is displayed when the operation means is operated.

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

(A) It is the figure which showed an example of the game island provided in the game store. (B) It is the block diagram which showed the structural example of the system 10 for games. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a gaming device 35. FIG. (A) It is the block diagram which showed the structural example of the sub board | substrate 50 of the apparatus 35 for games. (B) It is the block diagram which showed the structural example of the main board | substrate 70 of the apparatus 35 for games. FIG. 5 is a schematic side sectional view showing a side section of a vibrating chair cover 78 attached to the chair 40. (A) It is a rear view of the vibration chair cover 78. FIG. (B) It is the rear view which permeate | transmitted and showed the diaphragm unit 78b. (C) It is a front view of the diaphragm unit 78b. (D) It is a rear view of the diaphragm unit 78b. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example in which a vibrating body unit 80 is disposed on an armrest portion 41a of a chair 41. It is the figure which showed the example which replaced with the effect using a vibration and applied the effect using a wind. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 8 from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 as viewed from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. It is the figure which showed the example of a connection of the signal wire | line of an external terminal board signal. It is the figure which showed the signal number, signal name, and output condition of an external terminal board signal. It is the figure which showed the example of installation of the sub board | substrate 50. FIG. (A) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1 is shown. (B) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 2 is shown. (C) An example of a decorative design is shown. (D) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of main control part power-on. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a return starting process. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an initial stage starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main loop process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an external output signal management process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a jackpot information signal output setting process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU404 of the 1st sub control part 400 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of the 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. It is the figure which showed the signal length of the external terminal board signal 12, the command number and vibration pattern corresponding to each signal length, and the content of the vibration pattern. (A) It is a time chart when “start of big hit game” is set to “output start condition of external terminal board signal 12”. (B) is a time chart in the case where “predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in the first round of the big hit game” is set as “the output start condition of the external terminal board signal 12”. (A) It is a time chart in the case where “operation of variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in rounds after 2 rounds (for example, 6 rounds) of jackpot game” is set to “output start condition of external terminal board signal 12”. . (B) “A predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in rounds 2 and after (for example, 6 rounds) of the big hit game” is set as “output start condition of external terminal board signal 12” It is a time chart in the case of. FIG. 10 is a time chart when “the operation of the first variable prize opening” is set to “the output start condition of the external terminal board signal 12”. 5 is a time chart showing an example of a flow from the start of output of an external terminal board signal by the main control unit 300 to driving of a vibration motor 74. 7 is a time chart showing a continuation of an example of the flow from the start of output of an external terminal board signal by the main control unit 300 to the driving of the vibration motor 74. It is a figure explaining the example of the flow of a series of effects when a special figure variable game is a big hit. It is a figure explaining the continuation of the example of the flow of a series of effects when a special figure variable game is a big hit. It is a figure explaining the example of the flow of a series of effects in case a special figure variable game is disjoint. It is the figure which showed the mode of 15R special jackpot game in steps. It is a figure which shows the continuation of the 15R special jackpot game shown in FIG. 31 in steps. It is the figure which showed the example which performs the effect by a vibration in the timing before the effect by a production movable body and a display in time series. It is the figure which showed the example which produces the effect by a vibration at the substantially same timing as the effect by a production movable body and a display. It is the figure which showed the example which performs the production | presentation by a vibration over several rounds in a jackpot game in time series. It is the figure which showed the example which performs the effect by a vibration for alerting forgetting to take a prepaid card in time series. It is the figure which showed the example which produces the effect by a vibration with the start of a special figure variable game in time series. It is the figure which showed the example which performs the effect by a vibration synchronizing with the effect by a display in time series. It is the figure which showed the continuation of the example which performs the effect by a vibration synchronizing with the effect by a display in time series. It is the figure which showed the modification of the production demonstrated using FIG. 39 in time series. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example 1 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover using the game system 10. FIG. (B) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example 2 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover using the game system 10. FIG. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example 3 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover using the game system 10. FIG. (B) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example 4 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover using the game system 10. FIG. (A), (b) It is a time chart for demonstrating the specific example 5 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover using the game system 10. FIG. FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1000 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 3A is an external perspective view of an operation button unit provided in the slot machine 1000. FIG. (B) It is a top view of the operation button unit. It is the figure which showed the specific example 1 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example 2 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example 3 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series. It is the figure which showed the continuation of the specific example 3 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example 4 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series. (A)-(d) It is the figure which showed the specific example 5 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series. (E) It is the figure which showed the specific example 6 of the production | presentation by the vibration chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 as viewed from the front. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. (A) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1 is shown. (B) An example of the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 2 is shown. (C) An example of a decorative design is shown. (D) An example of a usual stop display symbol is shown. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing only a main part of a basic circuit 302 extracted from a main control part 300. (A) It is the figure which showed the memory map of CPU304. (B) It is the figure which showed the I / O map of CPU304. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the initialization process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process at the time of main control part power-on. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a return starting process. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of an initial stage starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main loop process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a command reception interruption process. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 1 ms timer interruption processing. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 10 ms timer interruption process. (E) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a DMA interruption process. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU504 of the 2nd sub control part 500 performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of the 2nd sub control part 500. FIG. (A) It is a flowchart of the main process which CPU of a liquid-crystal control part performs. (B) It is a flowchart of the command reception interruption process of a liquid-crystal control part. (C) It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process of a liquid crystal control part. (D) It is a flowchart of the image control process of VDP. It is a figure explaining the example of the flow of a series of effects when a special figure variable game is a big hit. It is a figure explaining the continuation of the example of the flow of a series of effects when a special figure variable game is a big hit. It is a figure explaining the example of the flow of a series of effects in case a special figure variable game is disjoint. It is the figure which showed the mode of 15R special jackpot game in steps. It is a figure which shows the continuation of the 15R special jackpot game shown in FIG. 69 in steps. It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the various processes which the pachinko machine 100 performs after power activation. (A) It is the front view which showed a mode that the power-on alert | report is performed only with the game machine A of the some game machines A and B. FIG. (B) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the various processes after power activation in the game machines A and B. (A) It is the front view which showed a mode that several game machines A and B are performing the power-on notification (power-on simultaneous notification) simultaneously. (B) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of various processes from power-on in the game machines A and B to power-on simultaneous notification. (A) It is the front view which showed a mode that several game machines A and B are performing the demonstration screen display (demonstration screen simultaneous display) simultaneously. (B) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the various processes from power-on in the game machines A and B to demo screen simultaneous display. (A) It is the front view which showed a mode that several game machines A and B are performing island simultaneous production simultaneously. (B) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of various processes from power-on in the game machines A and B to island simultaneous production. It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of control of the various displays which the pachinko machine 100 performs after power activation. It is the figure which showed the specific example 1 of the various displays after power activation in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example 2 of the various displays after power activation in time series. It is the figure which showed the modification 1 of the liquid crystal loading display in time series. It is the figure which showed the modification 2 of the liquid crystal loading display in time series. It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of control of how to notify. It is the figure which showed an example of the correspondence of a game state and a hitting notification. It is the figure which showed the specific example of how to alert | report in time series. It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow until the game machines C and D start an island simultaneous production. (A) It is the figure which showed typically the effect data which comprise an island simultaneous effect. (B) It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the restart process of an island simultaneous effect. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of island simultaneous production in time series. It is the figure which showed the example of the restart process of the island simultaneous production in time series. (A) It is an example of the volume setting table which shows the setting value of the volume (sound pressure) of the sound output from the speaker 120. FIG. (B) It is a front view of the 1st output setting switch 190. FIG. (C) It is a front view of the 2nd output setting switch 194. FIG. It is the figure which showed the specific example 1 of the volume setting in special production (island simultaneous production) in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example 2 of the volume setting in special production (island simultaneous production) in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example 3 of the volume setting in special production (demonstration production) in time series. It is the figure which showed the specific example 4 of the volume setting in special production (Island simultaneous production) in time series. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol aspect which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure, (b) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a decoration symbol, (c) Shows an example of a stop symbol form of a normal symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the main control part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of the main control part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 1st sub control part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) is a flowchart of a main process, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception interruption process, (c) is a timer interruption The flowchart of a process and (d) are the flowcharts of an image control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the 2nd sub control part which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) is a flowchart of a main process, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception interruption process, (c) is a timer interruption It is a flowchart of a process. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the production | presentation in the display means which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the production | presentation in the display means which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram of the effect means which can perform the production (production including production A and production B) concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the time measuring means which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table which shows an example of the relation between execution of production A and production B concerning another embodiment of the present invention, and other functions. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the correspondence of the execution pattern of the production | presentation A by the production | presentation means which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the production | presentation B. It is an outline figure showing an example of composition of production (production data) concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a timetable which shows an example of production time of production A and B concerning one embodiment of the present invention, and production start time. It is an example of the time table in case the some production | presentation which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention is set. It is a figure shown about production A and production B concerning one embodiment of the present invention, (a) and (b) are timing charts, and (c) is a time table. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the production | presentation which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the display area which displays them. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the production | presentation which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, and the display area which displays them. It is a figure explaining the display area D (Main display area D1, Sub display area D2) concerning one Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows an example of execution of production A and production B concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart showing an example of effects A and effects B according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart which shows an example of execution of production A and production C concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart which shows other examples of execution of production B, specific game state, and production C concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart which shows other examples of execution of production B, specific game state, and production C concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart which shows other examples of execution of production B, specific game state, and production C concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart which shows an example of execution of production B, special game state, specific game state, and production C concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a timing chart which shows the other example of execution of the production | presentation B which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a special game state, a specific game state, and the production C. It is a timing chart which shows the other example of execution of the production | presentation B which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, a special game state, a specific game state, and the production C. It is a timing chart which shows the execution example in the case of performing the effect A and the effect B which concern on one Embodiment of this invention simultaneously. It is a timing chart which shows the other execution example in the case of producing simultaneously the effect A and the effect B which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows the other execution example in the case of producing simultaneously the effect A and the effect B which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the effect (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is the figure which showed the effect (effects B and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is the figure which showed other examples of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is the figure which showed other examples of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention in time series. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects B and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of the production | presentation (effects A and C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of the production (production A, production B) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the other example of a display (effect A, effect C) in the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows an example of simultaneous production by the movable body 224 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the game island provided in the game store, and simultaneous production. It is the figure which showed an example of the game island provided in the game store, and simultaneous production. 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. (A)-(e) It is the figure which showed an example of the 1st output setting switch and the 2nd output setting switch. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. (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. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. 3 is a block diagram showing peripheral circuits of a sound control circuit 431 and a lamp control circuit 420 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. (A) It is the block diagram which extracted and showed the various circuits (sound control related circuit) used for sound control among the circuits which comprise the above-mentioned 1st sub-control part 400. FIG. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of the connection of the reset signal line of a sound control related circuit. It is the block which showed the modification of the connection of a reset signal line. (A) It is a block diagram which shows the sound control circuit 431 schematically. (B) It is a block diagram which shows roughly the various processes in the reproduction sound output setting of the sound control circuit 431. (A) An example of a memory map of the control RAM provided in the sound control circuit 431 is shown. (B) It is the figure which showed the corresponding relationship of a channel 1 * control RAM-channel 32 * control RAM, and a channel. (C) It is the figure which showed the correspondence of the use of a channel and a sound. (D) It is an example of a sound list. 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. It is an example of production execution timing data. It is an example of ramp data. (A) It is a figure for demonstrating the brightness | luminance control of a lamp (LED). (B) It is a figure explaining the duty ratio of LED. (A) It is an example of sound selection data. (B) An example of the waveform of the sound data amplified by the amplifier circuit 442 is shown. (A) It is a table | surface which shows an example of the setting value of the volume (sound pressure) of the sound output from the speaker 120, and the brightness | luminance of various lamps 418. FIG. (B) It is the table which showed an example of the use. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the brightness | luminance. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the brightness | luminance of a lamp, and time. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process. (B) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a command reception interruption process. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 1 ms timer interruption processing. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 10 ms timer interruption process. (E) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a DMA interruption process. (A) It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the player setting screen display process. (B) It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the sound control loop process. (C) It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the sound driver process. (A) It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the volume switch process. (B) It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the volume value change process. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of the administrator setting value control process. 4 is a time chart showing the relationship between a special figure variation display by the main control unit 300 and a decorative symbol variation display by the first sub-control unit 400; (A) It is the figure which showed Example 1 of the display timing of a special figure fluctuation display and a demonstration screen. (B) It is the figure which showed Example 2 of the display timing of a special figure fluctuation display and a demonstration screen. (C) It is the figure which showed the example which displays a setting screen before the demonstration screen display of Example 1. FIG. (A) It is the figure which showed the example which displays a setting screen during the demonstration screen display of Example 1, and interrupts demonstration screen display. (B) It is the figure which showed the example which displays a setting screen, without interrupting a demonstration screen display during the demonstration screen display of Example 1. FIG. (C) It is the figure which showed the example which displays a setting screen, without interrupting demonstration screen display just before the end of demonstration screen display of Example 1. FIG. (A) It is the time chart which showed the example in which volume adjustment was not performed before the special figure fluctuation display was started. (B) (c) It is the time chart which showed the example in which volume adjustment was performed before the special figure fluctuation display was started. (A) It is the time chart which showed the example in which volume adjustment was performed before the special figure fluctuation display was started. (B) It is the time chart which showed the example in which volume adjustment was performed during the display of the setting screen. (C) It is the time chart which showed the example by which the setting screen display was forcibly terminated. (A) It is the time chart which showed the example by which the setting screen display was forcibly terminated. (B) It is the time chart which showed the example which another event generate | occur | produced before completion | finish of a setting screen. (A), (b) It is the time chart which showed the example in which the setting screen was displayed during the demonstration and volume adjustment was performed. (C) It is the time chart which showed the example which another event generate | occur | produced before completion | finish of the setting screen in demonstration. (A), (b) It is the time chart which showed the example which changed the volume on the setting screen in demonstration. (C) A time chart when an error occurs. It is the figure which showed an example of the screen transition until it displays a volume adjustment screen and a brightness adjustment screen in time series. It is the figure which showed the volume adjustment example 1 in time series. It is the figure which showed the volume adjustment example 2 in time series. It is the figure which showed volume adjustment example 3 in time series. It is the figure which showed volume adjustment example 3 in time series. It is the figure which showed volume adjustment example 4 in time series. It is the figure which showed volume adjustment example 4 in time series. It is the figure which showed volume adjustment example 5 in time series. It is the figure which showed the volume adjustment example 6 in time series. It is the figure which showed the volume adjustment example 7 in time series. It is the figure which showed the volume adjustment example 8 in time series. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the demonstration display in time series. (B) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a demonstration display from the beginning after volume adjustment. (C) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a demonstration display from the middle after volume adjustment. (A) It is an example of the production mode selection screen for making a specific production mode select from several production modes. (B) It is an example of a member menu related screen for inputting a password for authenticating login. (C) This is an example in which an error display is superimposed and displayed on at least a part of an image constituting the volume adjustment screen.

  << Embodiment 1 >>

Hereinafter, the gaming system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The reference numerals shown in FIGS. 1 to 51 are used only in the description of the present embodiment in principle, and even if the overlapping reference numerals are shown in other drawings, the description of the present embodiment 1 to 51 are given priority.
<Overall configuration of gaming system>

First, the overall configuration of the gaming system 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1A is a diagram showing an example of a gaming island 30 provided in the game store, and FIG. 1B is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the gaming system 10.
<Overall configuration of gaming system / Amusement island>

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the game island 30 has a plurality of game machines 100 installed in the island facility, and a data display 20 provided corresponding to each of the game machines 100. Configured. In the game store, a chair 40 used by the player is installed corresponding to each game stand 100.

Examples of the gaming table 100 installed on the gaming island 30 include a ball game table (pachinko machine), which will be described later, and a spinning gaming table (slot machine), an enclosed gaming table, a medalless slot machine, and the like. Can be mentioned.
<Overall configuration of game system / game system>

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the gaming system 10 includes a management computer (sometimes referred to as “Hall computer” or “Hall computer”) 12 that controls the entire system, and a subordinate of the management computer 12. A plurality of island computers 14 connected to each other via the network LNW, a plurality of computer 16 connected to the island computer 14 via the network LNW, and a network LNW to the subordinate of the stand computer 16 A plurality of inter-vehicle machines 18 and a data display 20 connected to each other, and a plurality of game machines 100 connected to the computer 16 via the data display 20 are configured.

In the gaming system 10 of this example, the external terminal board signals 1 to 11 (see FIGS. 12 and 13, which will be described in detail later) transmitted from the gaming table 100 are the data display 20, the platform computer 16, and the island computer. 14 is transmitted to the management computer 12 via 14, and collected and managed by the management computer 12. Further, the external terminal board signal 12 (see FIGS. 12 and 13, which will be described in detail later) transmitted from the game machine 100 is output to a child board 50 described later.
<Overall configuration of gaming system / other examples of gaming system>

In this example, the gaming table 100 and the management computer 12 are connected via the data display 20, the computer 16, and the island computer 14. However, the gaming system according to the present invention is the gaming table 100. Any configuration may be employed as long as the management computer 12 can collect the external terminal board signals 1 to 11 transmitted from the computer. Therefore, one or more of the data display 20, the base computer 16, and the island computer 14 may be omitted. For example, the external terminal board signals 1 to 11 transmitted from the game table 100 are replaced with the data display By using a configuration in which the base computer 16 (or the island computer 14) receives the data instead of the computer 20, some or all of the data display devices 20 may be omitted. Further, another device that relays the external terminal board signals 1 to 11 may be newly added on the network LNW.
<Game equipment>

  Next, the gaming apparatus 35 that can be connected to the gaming table 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the gaming apparatus 35. 3A is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the child board 50 of the gaming apparatus 35, and FIG. 3B is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the parent board 70 of the gaming apparatus 35. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming apparatus 35 of this example includes a child board 50 that can be attached to the gaming table 100 and a vibrating chair cover 78 that can be attached to the chair 40, and is installed in the gaming store. It is a device that can be arbitrarily attached to the game stand 100 or the chair 40 by an add-on.
<Amusement device / Sub board>

  As shown in FIG. 2, the sub board 50 is a board that is electrically connected to the game machine 100 and operates by receiving power supply from an AC power supply 52 for island facilities such as the inter-machine 18 and the game machine 100. is there. The subsidiary board 50 is accommodated in, for example, an accommodation case 51 (see FIG. 14, details will be described later) provided on the back surface of the game table 100. Note that the power supply source of the child board 50 is not limited to the AC power supply for the island facility, and for example, other gaming devices installed in the game store (for example, the gaming table 100 or the inter-machine 18). You may receive power supply from.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, the sub board 50 includes a CPU 50a for controlling the whole board, connectors CN1 to CN4 and operation confirmation SW 50b connected to the input / output terminals of the CPU 50a, and a connector CN1. And an A / D conversion circuit 50c connected to the CPU 50a via a connector CN3 and a communication module 50d connected to the CPU 50a via a connector CN3.

  The connector CN1 is a connector for connecting the AC power source 52 for island facilities and the power input terminal of the CPU 50a. The AC power source (AC24v in this example) input from the connector CN1 is input to the CPU 50a after A / D conversion and transformation are performed by the A / D conversion circuit 50c. The connector CN2 is a connector for connecting the parent board 70 and the child board 50 by wired communication, and is an emergency connector used during maintenance and inspection. One of the connectors CN2 is connected to the communication terminal of the CPU 70a via the connector CN2 of the parent board 70, and the other is connected to the communication terminal of the CPU 50a of the child board 50.

  The connector CN3 is a connector for connecting the CPU 50a to the communication module 50d for controlling wireless communication with the parent board 70 (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark): Bluetooth (registered trademark), IEEE 802.15.1)). is there. The sub board 50 transmits a communication signal (command) to the main board 70 via the communication module 50d. The connector CN4 is a connector for inputting an external signal, and in this example, includes two signal lines CN4A and CN4B. CN4A is a signal line that is connected to the gaming machine 100 and for inputting an external terminal board signal 12 (see FIGS. 12 and 13; details will be described later) output from the gaming machine 100 to the CPU 50a. The CN 4B is connected to the data display 20 and inputs a signal output from the management computer 30 (a signal generated by the management computer 30 based on the external terminal board signal 12 output from the gaming table 100). It is a signal line.

  The CPU 50a mainly performs processing for analyzing an external signal input from the connector CN4, processing for generating a command to be transmitted to the parent board 70, and the like. The operation confirmation SW 50 b is a switch provided for confirming the operation of the sub board 50.

  In this example, when the operation check SW 50b is pressed for a period of less than a predetermined time (less than 3 seconds in this example), the CPU 50a sets the first command (in this example, the vibrating chair cover 78 to 1). A command for instructing to vibrate for a second) is transmitted to the parent substrate 70. Further, in this example, when the operation confirmation SW 50b is pressed for a long period of time (in this example, 3 seconds or more), the CPU 50a performs the second command (in this example, the vibrating chair cover). A command for instructing switching of the excitation state (strong excitation or weak excitation) of 78 diaphragms 76 is transmitted to the parent substrate 70.

Note that the wireless communication method between the slave board 50 and the master board 70 is not limited to Bluetooth (registered trademark) (IEEE 802.15.1), but ZigBee (registered trademark) (IEEE 802.15.4), UWB (IEEE 802.15.13a) or the like may be applied.
<Game equipment / vibrating chair cover>

  As shown in FIG. 2, the vibration chair cover 78 includes a parent board 70 that can communicate with the child board 50 wirelessly, a battery 72 that supplies power to the parent board 70, and vibration controlled by the parent board 70. The motor 74 and a diaphragm 76 driven by the vibration motor 74 are configured.

  Note that the power supply source of the parent board 70 is not limited to the battery, and may be, for example, an AC power supply for island facilities, or other gaming devices (for example, the gaming table 100 or the like installed in the game store). Electric power may be received from the inter-vehicle machine 18).

Further, in this example, among the components constituting the vibrating chair cover 78, the parent substrate 70 and the battery 72 are arranged below the seat surface of the chair 40. It is not limited, For example, you may arrange | position to the back side of the backrest of the chair 40, and you may incorporate at least one part of these components in the chair 40 or the game island 30. Further, the harness that connects the parent substrate 70 and the drive motor 74 may be arranged along the legs or armrests of the chair 40 so that the harness does not stand out from the outside.
<Game Equipment / Vibration Chair Cover / Parent Board>

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the parent board 70 of the vibration chair cover 78 includes a CPU 70a that controls the entire board, connectors CN1 to CN3 connected to input / output terminals of the CPU 70a, a RESET circuit 70b, and a motor. And a driver 70c.

  The connector CN1 is a connector for connecting the battery 72 and the power input terminal of the CPU 70a. The power (DC12v in this example) input from the connector CN1 is boosted by the booster circuit 70e and then supplied to the CPU 70a. The connector CN2 is a connector for connecting the parent board 70 and the child board 50 by wired communication, and is an emergency connector used during maintenance and inspection. One of the connectors CN2 is connected to the communication terminal of the CPU 70a of the parent board 70, and the other is connected to the communication terminal of the CPU 50a via the connector CN2 of the child board 50.

  The connector CN3 is a connector for connecting the communication module 70f that controls wireless communication with the child board 50 and the CPU 70a. The parent board 70 receives a communication signal (command) from the child board 70 via the communication module 70f.

The CPU 70a mainly performs processing for analyzing a command received from the sub board 50, processing for outputting a motor control signal corresponding to the received command to the motor driver 70c, and the like. The RESET circuit 70b is a circuit for outputting a reset signal to the CPU 70a. The motor driver 70c is a driver IC that controls the vibration motor 74 based on a motor control signal input from the CPU 70a.
<Amusement device / Structure of vibrating chair cover>

  Next, the structure of the vibrating chair cover 78 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. 4 is a schematic side cross-sectional view showing a side cross-section of the vibration chair cover 78 attached to the chair 40, and FIG. 5A is a rear view of the vibration chair cover 78, and FIG. These are the rear views which permeate | transmitted and showed the diaphragm unit 78b. FIG. 5C is a front view of the diaphragm unit 78b, and FIG. 5D is a rear view of the diaphragm unit 78b.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the vibrating chair cover 78 has a two-layer cushion 78a, a diaphragm unit 78b and a sponge 78c accommodated in the inner space of the cushion 78a, and the cushion 78a fixed to the chair. Belt 78d and Velcro (registered trademark) 78e.

  The material of the cushion 78a is not particularly limited, but in this example, the outer surface of the cushion 78a (fabric on the side that contacts the player) is made of microfiber, and the lining (fabric on the side that does not touch the player) is made of polyester. doing. The microfiber is a chemically composed ultrafine nylon or polyester fiber having a thickness of 8 micrometers or less, and is a material having absorbency, breathability, and moisture retention. Since it is excellent in quick-drying and comfortable to wear, it is often used for articles touched by the human body such as bedding and underwear.

  In this example, the vibration chair cover 78 is made of a microfiber on the part (surface) that the human body touches, and the sponge 78c is accommodated in the inner space of the cushion 78a. Even if it is attached later, the player will not be uncomfortable and the player's comfort will not be impaired.

  As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 5C, the diaphragm unit 78b is configured by the vibration motor 74 and the diaphragm 76 described above, and the vibration motor 74 is accommodated in a vibration motor cover 74a made of urethane. In the state, it is screwed to the center portion of the diaphragm 76. The material of the diaphragm 76 is not particularly limited, but in this example, the same urethane as that of the vibration motor cover 74a is employed. Since urethane is a material excellent in wear resistance and oil resistance, the diaphragm 76 and the vibration motor cover 74a are made of urethane, so that deterioration due to vibration can be prevented and the life of the vibration chair cover 78 can be extended. There is a case.

  Further, the structure and shape of the diaphragm 76 are not particularly limited, but the diaphragm 76 of this example has a structure in which a plurality of circular or semicircular frames are connected by a rod-shaped frame, and as a whole Is a rectangular member. According to such a structure, the vibration plate 76 can be reduced in weight, and the transmission direction of the vibration received from the vibration motor 74 can be changed in various directions. May be able to increase. Note that if the shape of the diaphragm is a curved shape that matches the shape of the backrest of the chair 40, the vibration of the diaphragm can be easily transmitted to the player, and the effect can be further enhanced.

  The diaphragm unit 78b is inserted from an opening provided below the cushion 78a to above the cushion 78a, and is attached to the back surface of the diaphragm 76 by a double-sided tape 76a (see FIG. 5D). Affixed to the lining. The position where the diaphragm 76 is affixed / fixed is not particularly limited. For example, in addition to the position corresponding to the player's back or waist, the cushion 78a is attached to the seat surface of the chair 40, so that the diaphragm 76 may be affixed and fixed at a position corresponding to the player's hip.

  The drive source for vibrating the diaphragm 76 is not limited to the vibration motor, and may be, for example, an eccentric motor, a vibration speaker, a solenoid, a low frequency, or a piezoelectric element. In addition, a changeover switch for switching on and off the vibration function by the gaming device may be provided integrally (or separately) with the vibration chair cover. If such a change-over switch is provided, the player can turn on / off the function according to his / her preference and mood, and the player's comfort and convenience may be improved.

  In addition, in order to visually confirm that the diaphragm 76 is vibrating, a notification means (LED, lamp, speaker, movable body, etc.) that operates in synchronization with the vibration is used as a chair, its periphery, a game island, It may be provided on a game table or the like. In addition, an effect (tutorial effect) for explaining the effect by the vibration chair cover may be performed, or execution or non-execution of the effect may be selected.

In addition, the vibration of the chair cover is a game state, production mode / stage, RTC, error notification, notice / notification (including gusset), mission completion notification such as original mode, right strike / left strike alert, goto alert, etc. It can be operated in relation to various game stand effects such as notification.
<Game equipment / Other examples>

  Next, another example of the gaming device will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the vibrating body unit 80 is disposed on the armrest portion 41 a of the chair 41.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, when the chair 41 has the armrest part 41a, the vibration body unit 80 provided with the vibration body 80a and the vibration motor 80b is accommodated in the armrest part 41a. The position of the vibration motor 80b with respect to the vibration body 80a is not particularly limited. However, when the vibration body unit 80 is disposed on the armrest portion 41a, the vibration motor 80b is positioned at the root portion or the tip portion of the armrest portion 41a. It is preferable to arrange the vibration motor 80b. Since the central portion of the armrest portion 41a is a portion where the player's elbow is easily contacted, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by arranging the vibration motor 80b in a place other than the central portion. Because.

  Further, the vibration motor 80b is disposed on the lower surface side of the armrest portion 41a, the vibration body 80a is extended from the lower surface side of the armrest portion 41a toward the upper surface side, and a part of the vibration body 80a is disposed on the upper surface side of the armrest portion 41a. You may arrange. With such a configuration, the player may be less likely to feel discomfort or discomfort than when the vibration motor 80b is disposed on the upper surface side of the armrest portion 41a.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example in which an effect using wind is applied instead of an effect using vibration. The game output device according to the present example is configured to rotate the two blade members 81a and 81b and the two blade members 81a and 81b disposed on the left and right sides of the chair 42 instead of the vibrating body and the vibration motor. Motor (not shown) is provided, and the wind generated by the blade members 81a and 81b is configured to flow toward the player sitting on the chair 42.

With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a novel effect that has not existed in the past, and it may be possible to enhance the effect. In addition, the medium used for production is not limited to vibration or wind, and for example, scent or heat may be used.
<Overall configuration of the game console>

  Next, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 that is an example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 viewed 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 game machine installation business store. 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 vertical rectangular gaming base 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. 9 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 8 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 for storing 174, a power control unit 660 for supplying power to various electric game machines, and a power switch 178 for turning on / off the power by an operation of a game store clerk and an RWM 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 clear signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. doing.
<The front of the game console>

  FIG. 10 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 first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214 are referred to as “special symbol display device”, the normal symbol is “normal”, the special symbol is “special”, and the first special symbol display device 212. May be referred to as “Special Figure 1”, and the special figure displayed by the second special symbol display device 212 may be referred to as “Special Figure 2”. 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 big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. This 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 big hit 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 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. 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, timer circuit 312 for measuring time and number of times, 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 signal that is output from various sensors 320 including a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, and variable winning port. The sensor circuit 322 for outputting the amplification result and the comparison result with the reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device such as the first special diagram display device 212 or the second special diagram display device 214. Drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the display and a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of a predetermined symbol display device, for example, the universal display device 210. A drive circuit 330 for performing display control of various status display units 328 (for example, the general map hold lamp 216, the first special figure hold lamp 218, the second special figure hold lamp 220, the high accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.); A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like 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 external gaming device (for example, FIG. 1 (see above) through the information output circuit 336 and the external terminal plate 349. External terminal board signals 3 to 12 (refer to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, which will be described later in detail) are output to the information input circuit 350 included in the data display device 20) shown in b). The “external terminal board” denoted by reference numeral 349 may be referred to as an “external concentrated terminal board” in the slot machine, and is not limited to the name “external terminal board”.

  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 the activation signal is input, game control is started (main control unit 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.

  The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300. On the other hand, the information communication between the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 600 is a two-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the payout control unit 600, and the main control unit can also send from the payout control unit 600. A signal such as a command can be transmitted to 300.

  The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 600 may be one-way communication. In this case, the main control unit 300 is configured to transmit a signal such as a command to the payout control unit 600. However, the payout control unit 600 may be configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300. Further, the information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 may be bidirectional communication.

The main control unit 300 may transmit “plural types of commands (hereinafter, transmission commands)” to the payout control unit 600. In addition, the transmission command here may be a command such as a communication confirmation command or a prize ball number command. Further, the payout control unit 600 may transmit “a plurality of types of commands (hereinafter, received commands)” to the main control unit 300. In addition, the reception command here is a command such as a communication confirmation command, a prize ball signal output request command (command for test firing test), a command related to various errors (command related to cancellation / occurrence of various errors), a command during payout operation, etc. It may be. Further, a command other than a payout command (in particular, an error command other than payout) may not be included.
<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 A VDP 434 (image) that displays an image on the symbol display device 208. 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 payout control unit 600 also controls the front frame door 106 and the main body (inner frame) 104 based on control signals output from a frame sensor 605 including a front frame door open sensor, an inner frame open sensor, and a lower pan full sensor. Open / close detection is performed. The frame sensor 605 may be included in the various sensors 320.

  Also, the payout control unit 600 is connected to the information input circuit 350 provided in an external game device (for example, the data display 20 shown in FIG. 1B) via the external terminal board 349, and the game of the pachinko machine 100. External terminal board signals 1-2 indicating information and the like (see FIGS. 12 and 13; details will be described later) are output.

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

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

  Next, the external terminal board signal which the pachinko machine 100 outputs to the outside via the external terminal board 349 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of connection of signal lines for external terminal board signals, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing signal numbers, signal names, and output conditions of external terminal board signals.

  The external terminal plate 349 includes a plurality of (in this example, 12) input ports (input terminals) capable of inputting external terminal plate signals output from the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 600 of the pachinko machine 100, and pachinko machines. A plurality of (in this example, 12) output ports (output terminals) capable of outputting external terminal board signals to the data display 20 and the sub board 50 connected to the outside of the apparatus 100 are provided.

  In this example, the external terminal board 349 is a board that relays a signal to an external device (such as a data display or a sub board), but transmits a signal to the external apparatus by receiving (input) the external terminal board signal. It may be a control means for controlling (output). The input port (input terminal) and output port (output terminal) of the external terminal plate 349 may be input / output ports (input / output terminals).

  The pachinko machine 100 can output 12 types of external terminal board signals assigned with numbers 1 to 12 through the external terminal board 349. For example, the external terminal board signal 1 is a signal output by the payout control unit 600, and is input to the input port (input terminal) of the external terminal board 349 when the payout of 10 game balls is detected at the time of a winning ball. The data is output from the output port (output terminal) of the external terminal plate 349 toward an external gaming device (in this example, the data display 20). The external terminal board signal 2 is a signal output by the dispensing control unit 600, and is input to an input port (input terminal) of the external terminal board 349 when the opening of the inner frame or the front door is detected. The data is output from the output port (output terminal) of the external terminal plate 349 toward an external gaming device (in this example, the data display 20).

  On the other hand, the external terminal plate signals 3 to 11 are signals output by the main control unit 300, and are input to the input port (input terminal) of the external terminal plate 349 when the output condition shown in FIG. The data is output from the output port (output terminal) of the external terminal plate 349 toward an external gaming device (in this example, the data display 20). For example, the external terminal board signal 3 is output when the fluctuation of the special figure is stopped, and the external terminal board signal 4 is output when the big hit by the big hit symbol is being performed. Other external terminal board signals are as shown in the figure.

  The external terminal board signal 12 is a signal output by the main control unit 300, and is input to an input port (input terminal) of the external terminal board 349 when a condition for operating the vibration chair cover 78 is satisfied. The signal is output from the output port (output terminal) of the external terminal plate 349 toward the sub board 50. When the CPU 50a of the child board 50 detects the input of the external terminal board signal 12 via the signal line CN4A of the connector CN4, a command for operating the vibrating chair cover 78 is directed to the parent board 70 by wireless communication. Transmit (details will be described later).

  When the condition for operating the vibration chair cover 78 is satisfied, the external terminal board signal 12 is input to the input port (input terminal) of the external terminal board 349 and the output port (output terminal) of the external terminal board 349 is input. May be configured to output to the data display 20. In this case, the external terminal board signal 12 may be further output to the management computer 12 (Hallcon) via the data display 20.

  Further, the external terminal board 349 receives one, a plurality, or all of the external terminal board signals 1 to 12 inputted to the input port (input terminal) as the data display 20 or / and the management computer 12 (hall control). ) May be configured to output. Therefore, for example, among the external terminal board signals 1 to 12, only the signal required by the data display 20 is output to the data display 20, and among the external terminal board signals 1 to 12, the management computer 12 (Hallcon) Only necessary signals may be output to the management computer 12 (hall control).

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an installation example of the sub board 50. In this example, in order to arrange the sub board 50 in the vicinity of the external terminal plate 349, a box-shaped accommodation case 51 is installed on the side surface of the ball tank 52 arranged on the back surface of the pachinko machine 100. The sub board | substrate 50 is accommodated in the inside. And the connector CN4 of the sub board | substrate 50 and the output terminal are electrically connected by the harness 53 to the external terminal board signal 12 of the external terminal board 349.

As described above, if the sub board 50 is arranged in the vicinity of the external terminal board 349, the length of the wiring between the sub board 50 and the external terminal board 349 can be shortened. In some cases, the vibration chair cover 78 can be prevented from malfunctioning.
<Type of design>

  Next, using FIGS. 15A to 15D, 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 pattern of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4B shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG.

  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.

  In FIG. 15 (a), four types from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure D” are shown as the stop pattern modes of Special Figure 1 in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. Three types of symbols from “Special figure a” to “Special figure c” are shown as the special symbol patterns of special figure 2 in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  Among the stop symbol patterns of Special Figure 1, “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.

  In addition, 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.

  The stop symbol aspect of the other special figure 1 will be described. "Special figure C" is a small hit symbol and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. If the small hit here is won and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device, the attacker is released a predetermined number of times (for example, once), but the gaming state does not change from that before the small hit, Different from jackpot. “Special figure D” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is relatively small.

  Further, the stop symbol aspect of special figure 2 will be described. "Special figure a" is a 15R special jackpot symbol, "Special figure b" is a 15R big jackpot symbol, and "Special figure c" is an outlier symbol.

  In this embodiment, for one symbol type (for example, 15R special jackpot of special diagram 1), one type (for example, special diagram A) of symbol combinations displayed on the special symbol display device is described. For one symbol type (for example, 15R special jackpot symbol of special figure 1), a plurality of types of symbol combinations (for example, special figure A ′, special figure A ″, which are different symbol combinations from special figure A), etc. ) May be set in advance. In addition, even if the same symbol type (for example, 15R special jackpot of special figure 1), another symbol type (for example, special figure E (15R special jackpot), special figure F (15R) as the symbol type of special figure 1) It may be set in advance as a special jackpot). The same may be applied to other symbols (or symbol types) of special figure 1 and special figure 2. Only one special figure display device may be provided. (In other words, only Special Figure 1 may be provided.)

  FIG. 15 (c) 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” and the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure b” are notified, a combination of symbols in which the same three decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1—Decoration”). 1-decoration 1 "and" decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2 ") are stopped and displayed. Further, when notifying 15R special jackpot of "Special Figure A" and 15R special jackpot of "Special Figure a", a combination of three symbols with the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "Decoration 3-Decoration 3-Decoration"). 3 ”or“ decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 ”).

  When notifying the small hit of “special drawing C”, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying the special symbol D or the special symbol c, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5C is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

FIG. 15 (d) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of the normal figure, “normal figure A” which is a winning symbol and “normal figure B” which is an outlier 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. Also in this figure (d), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black painting part shows the location of the segment which lights up.
<Processing at main controller power-on>

  Next, a power-on process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing a flow of processing when the main control unit is turned on.

  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 processing by a reset interrupt, and first executes a main controller power-on process according to a control program stored in the ROM 306 in advance.

  In step S101 of the main controller power-on process, stack pointer initialization is performed. In this stack pointer initial setting, a stack initial value is set (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304. In the next step S102, it is determined whether or not the voltage value of the power supplied from the power controller 660 to the main controller 300 is a predetermined value (9 V in this example) or more. Waits until the voltage value of the power source becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value. If the voltage value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, internal register initialization is performed. In this internal register initial setting, the WDT 314 is activated, the access permission to the RAM 308, the numerical value that determines the execution period of the main control unit timer interrupt processing to be described later is set in each register of the timer circuit 312, and the main control unit 300 After performing processing such as initial setting of serial communication between the control unit 600 and the payout control unit 600 and setting of the maximum value of hardware random numbers, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, whether or not the RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of the game shop operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is ON (indicating that there has been an operation), that is, RAM clear Is determined. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is off (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and it is determined whether or not the power status information is information indicating suspend. As a result of the determination, if the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S106. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S106, a checksum is calculated by adding all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) of the RAM 308 to a 1-byte register having an initial value of 0, and the calculated check It is determined whether or not the result of the sum is a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the result of the checksum is normal). As a result of the determination, when the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when the checksum result is other than a specific value (for example, 0) (when the checksum result is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, after the initial activation process is performed, the process proceeds to step S109. Although details will be described later, in this initial activation process, initial setting of a soft random number is performed. In step S108, after the return activation process is performed, the process proceeds to step S109. Although details will be described later, in this return start processing, initial setting at the time of return start is performed.

  In step S109, a RAM clear process is performed. In this RAM clear process, the storage area of the RAM 308 after the RAM clear start address set in each activation process is cleared (initialized). In step S110, a sub-control related activation setting is performed. In this sub-control-related activation setting, the activation waiting counter of the first sub-control unit 400 is set, and in this example, the sub-command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 three times. Therefore, processing for setting the initial value of the sub-control command continuous transmission counter stored in the RAM 308 is also performed.

In step S111, output port setting is performed. In this output port setting, symbol data, firing position designation signal, error state signal, prize ball signal, signal per universal figure, normal electric accessory (second special figure starting port 232, electric chew) operating signal, normal figure operation Medium signal, easy winning status signal, special signal per special signal, special signal small hit signal (limited to models equipped with small hits), special signal changing medium signal, special signal changing time shortening status signal, special electric accessory (variable) Winning port 234. Attacker) Operation signal, condition device operating signal, accessory continuous operation device operating signal, large winning port solenoid signal, normal electric accessory solenoid signal, design LED data, external terminal board signal, etc. are set Set the output port. Moreover, after finishing the process of this step S111, it transfers to the main control part main loop process. Here, the easy winning state may indicate a power support state.
<Return start processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16B, the return activation process (step S108) in the main control unit power-on process will be described. FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing the flow of the return activation process.

In step S201, initial setting at the time of return start is performed. In the initial setting at the time of return start, the processing to set information indicating “return start” in the power status information, the processing to set the magnetic detection abnormality flag to OFF, or device error (error due to magnetic detection or winning abnormality, etc.) The process of clearing the previous device error status, the process of clearing the device error status for the security signal, and the like are performed. In step 202, the address after the storage area that was initially set in step S201 is set as an address for starting the RAM clear, and then the return activation process is terminated.
<Initial startup process>

  Next, the initial activation process (step S107) in the main controller power-on process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16C is a flowchart showing the flow of the initial activation process.

In step S301, initial setting of soft random numbers is performed. In the initial setting of the soft random number, the initial setting of the software random number used in the special drawing or the lottery of the ordinary drawing is performed. In step 302, the addresses after the storage area that was initially set in step S301 are set as addresses for starting the RAM clear, and then the initial activation process is terminated.
<Main control unit main loop processing>

  Next, a main control unit main loop process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit main loop processing.

  When the main control unit 300 finishes executing the main control power-on process, the main control unit 300 starts executing the main control unit main loop process. In step S401 of the main control unit main loop process, interruption is prohibited. In step S402, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted (restarted). In step S403, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In the basic random number initial value updating process, a process for updating the initial value of the random number per special figure and the random number per universal figure is performed.

  In step S404, an interrupt is permitted, and in step S405, subcommand transmission processing is performed. In this sub-command transmission process, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. If there is a command to be transmitted, a process for transmitting the command is performed. In step S406, other determination random number update processing is performed. In the other determination random number update process, the process proceeds to step S407 after performing processing such as updating the special figure fluctuation time determination random number and the normal figure fluctuation time determination random number.

In step S407, it is determined whether or not the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (9 V in this example). Returning to S401, the main control unit main loop process is continued. In step S408, a power interruption process is performed. In this power interruption process, after interrupts are set to be prohibited, the power status information is set to “suspend”. In addition, after setting the checksum of the RAM 308, after setting the RAM 308 to prohibit access, the process proceeds to an infinite loop.
<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>

  Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a timer circuit 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 4 ms). The main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S501, 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 S502 and step S503, 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 initial value of the random number per special figure and the random number per common figure performed in step S403 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. Two random number counters for generating the winning random number value, 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 predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308 is obtained by acquiring a value from a random number counter for generating a normal winning random number value that varies in a numerical range of 0 to 100 and adding 1 to the acquired value. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value stored in (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the normal winning random number value, The initial value set this time is set to the above-described initial value storage area in order to set the random number counter for generating the normal winning random number and to determine that the random counter for generating the normal winning random value has made one round next. Remember 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 S504, it is determined whether or not the interrupt function is limited (whether or not the first sub-control unit 400 is activated). If the interrupt function is limited (the first sub-control unit 400 is not activated). ), The process proceeds to step S519, and if the interrupt function is not limited (when the first sub control unit 400 is activated), the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, it is determined whether or not a specific error (magnetic detection error in this example) is occurring. If a specific error is occurring, the process proceeds to step S520, and the specific error is not occurring. In the case, the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, 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 S507, processing such as input port status update is performed. In this input port state update processing, etc., the special figure starting port (first special figure starting port 230, second special figure starting port 232), general map starting port 228, and out port 240 via the input port of the I / O 310. The presence / absence of input of signals relating to switches such as the variable prize opening (attacker) 234 and the prize winning opening (general winning opening 226) is monitored and stored in a signal state storage area provided 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. In addition, when it is determined that the winning at the start opening and the winning opening is abnormal, the information stored in the signal state storage area is deleted.

  In step S507, a winning opening winning process is performed. In this winning award winning process, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the previous 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 each sphere 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 4 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 S506 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 and noise of the sphere detection sensor, it is determined that there has been a prize when the detection is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 100 μs) after the detection signal is input. Note that if the detection signal is stored twice consecutively after no detection signal, it may be determined that there has been a prize.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In this step S507, 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 the winning opening winning process in step S508, a winning opening counter updating process is also 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 the winning opening winning process in step S508, a winning acceptance process is also performed. In this winning acceptance process, whether the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the universal drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234 are won matches the winning determination pattern information. The determination result is used. 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.

  Further, when a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is read from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. Obtained as a random number value, obtains a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value, and stores 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 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 addition, when the random number of a special figure is acquired, special figure prefetching processing (presence / absence judgment, symbol, prefetch lottery of variation time) is also performed.

  In step S509, a prize-related error check process is performed. In the prize-related error check process, a prize-related abnormality is confirmed and monitored, and a process for setting an abnormality according to the result of the process is performed. Some switches may not detect an abnormality. In step S510, an out switch input update process is performed. In this out switch input update process, the number of game balls that have passed through the sensor provided in the out port 240 is detected and updated.

  In step S511, serial command management processing is performed. In the serial command management process, a process of receiving a command from the payout control unit 600, a process of transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600, and the like are performed. In addition, as a command which the main control part 300 transmits to the payout control part 600, the communication confirmation command (communication state with the payout control part 600) transmitted after progress of the starting waiting time of the 1st sub control part 400 after power activation is passed. And a command for notifying the starting method of the main control unit 300 (initial start and return start), and a prize ball number command for instructing payout of game balls for designated prize balls.

  The command received by the main control unit 300 from the payout control unit 600 includes a communication confirmation return command (response command indicating that the payout control unit 600 has received a command from the main control unit 300), a test test signal Commands that contain information on the occurrence of commands (prize ball signal output request), information on the occurrence of payout errors (including no errors), and prize ball payout operation status commands (whether or not award balls are being paid out) There is a command indicating that the payout is in progress (instructing the first sub-control unit 400 to turn on / off the LED etc.).

  Next, in step S512, special figure state update processing for special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. The special figure state update process executes one of the following eight processes according to the special figure process state.

  If the special figure processing state is a change waiting state, a special figure related lottery process is executed. The presence / absence of the number of reserved balls shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is determined. If there is a held ball, the number of held balls is subtracted, and the obtained random number is transferred. Thereafter, the special figure jackpot lottery is executed in the special figure jackpot lottery process. At that time, the lottery is drawn in different tables according to the setting state of the special figure probability variation flag. If the special figure big hit lottery is not a big hit, a special figure small hit lottery is performed. Here, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a miss flag, a miss flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and an ordinary figure probability variation flag, respectively. Depending on the result of the special figure small hit lottery, any special figure type flag of the big hit flag, the small hit flag, or the off flag is set. After setting the special figure type flag, the special figure variable time lottery process is performed. In the special figure fluctuation time lottery process, the special figure fluctuation time timer is set according to the special flag per special figure and the special figure fluctuation time random number. After these lottery processes, the special figure processing state is updated to the special figure changing state, and this process ends. On the other hand, the presence / absence of the number of reserved balls in the special figures 1 and 2 is determined, and if neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is on hold, the present process is terminated. In this embodiment, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery process before the special figure 1 related lottery process, so that the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start of the special figure 1 variable game are started. Even if the 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.

  If the special figure processing state is the special figure changing state, the special figure changing process is executed. When the fluctuation time timer is checked and it is determined that the special figure is changing, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device is selected according to the special figure to be changed (special figure 1 or special figure 2). Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off. On the other hand, the variable time timer is checked, and when it is determined that the special figure is stopped, the symbol data to be displayed on the special figure display device is set. Thereafter, the special figure processing state is updated to the special figure display confirmation wait state, a special figure display confirmation timer is set, and this process is terminated.

  If the special figure processing state is the special figure display confirmation wait state, the special figure display confirmation weight process is executed. While the special figure display confirmation timer set in the special figure changing process is in operation, this process is terminated (the special figure display confirmation wait state is entered). When the special figure display confirmation timer times out, the following processing is executed according to the lottery result of the special figure. If the special drawing lottery result is out of place, after executing a special figure fluctuation frequency update process, which will be described later, the special figure processing state is set to the fluctuation waiting state, and this process is terminated. If the lottery result of the special figure is a small hit, after executing the special figure fluctuation frequency update process described later, after setting the RAM clear start address set in the special figure display confirmation wait process as the RAM clear start address The RAM is cleared for the storage area from the set RAM clear start address to the RAM clear end address. The memory area where the RAM is cleared is the special figure rejection type (disappearance, big hit, small hit), special electric function activation frequency, special prize winning prize number, special electric action pattern, special electric action state, total winning prize per win, big prize Examples include storage areas such as an abnormality flag related to a mouth and a hit end timer type. After the RAM clear is completed, the special figure processing state is set to the hit start display wait state, a hit start display timer (timer for displaying that it is a hit) is set, and this process is ended. If the lottery result of the special figure is a big hit, after setting the RAM clear start address set in the special figure display determination wait process as the RAM clear start address, from the set RAM clear start address to the RAM clear end address The RAM is cleared for the storage area. The memory area where the RAM is cleared is the special figure rejection type (disappearance, big hit, small hit), special electric function activation frequency, special prize winning prize number, special electric action pattern, special electric action state, total winning prize per win, big prize Storage areas such as mouth abnormal flag, winning end timer type, easy-to-win status, special figure and ordinary figure status, special figure variable time reduction status, variable time lottery status, normal figure variable time reduction status, open extension status, etc. It is done. After the RAM clear is finished, the special figure processing state is changed to the hit start display wait state, then the hit start display timer is set, and this processing is ended.

  Here, the special figure fluctuation time update process will be described. In the special figure fluctuation time update process, when the special figure high probability fluctuation counter, the fluctuation time reduction counter, and the easy-to-win state counter (electric support state counter) are decremented by 1, and the various counters become zero Special figure status (special figure high probability status (status where special figure is set to high probability or low probability), special figure short-time status (status of whether special figure is in variable time reduction state)) and ordinary figure Status (ordinary short-time status (status of whether or not the normal time fluctuation time is reduced)), general-figure change status (status where the normal diagram is set to high probability or low probability), open extended status (general-purpose electric utility) The status for setting whether or not the open time is extended.In the open extended state, the open period of the electric chew becomes longer than the non-open extended state))). It should be noted that the update process of the special figure change time is executed regardless of the state of the special figure and the normal figure.

  If the special figure processing state is the hit start display wait state, the hit start display wait process is executed. While the hit start display timer set in the special figure display determination wait process is in operation, this process ends (the hit start display wait state is entered). When a hit of the hit start display timer occurs, a special power release process described later is executed. After the special electric character release process is completed, the special figure processing state is changed to the special electric character operating state, and the present process is terminated.

  If the special figure processing state is the special electric power operation state, the special electric power operation operation is executed. First, the maximum number of winners of the attacker and the number of winners to the attacker are acquired, and if the number of winners does not reach the maximum number of winners, the special electric utility operation timer is checked. If it is determined that the attacker is open by checking the special electric function activation timer, the process is terminated while the special figure processing state remains in the special electric character operation state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the attacker is closed, the special electric combination opening / closing control is executed according to the operation pattern of the special electric combination (attacker opening pattern). Here, the operation pattern of the special electric character is an opening / closing pattern of the special electric character within one round, a pattern for performing high-speed opening / closing within one round (paca paka), a pattern with a long open time within one round (for example, a pattern opening for 29 s) ) And the like. If it is determined that the special electric combination is in operation after the special electric combination opening / closing control is completed, the processing is terminated while the special figure processing state remains in the special electric combination operation state. When the number of winnings has reached the maximum number of winnings, or when the special winning opening is closed and the special electric character is not operating, the special figure processing state is set to the special electric character remaining ball detection state. Thereafter, the special electric prize winning detection timer is set, and this process is terminated.

  If the special figure processing state is the special electric charge remaining sphere detection state, the special electric charge remaining sphere detection process is executed. While the special power combination winning detection timer set in the special power combination operating process is in operation, this process is terminated (waiting until the remaining ball detection time elapses). If the special electric winning prize detection timer times out, set the special electric action activation delay timer (timer from the end of the current round to the start of the next round), and the special figure processing status will be activated. The process is terminated after entering the end state.

  If the special figure processing state is the special power combination operation end state, the special power combination operation end processing is executed. This process is terminated while the special power combination operation delay timer set in the special power remaining ball detection process is in operation. When a timeout of the special power combination operation delay timer occurs, the number of operations of the special power combination (the maximum number of times the big prize opening is opened) is acquired, and the end of the hit is determined. When it is determined that the hit is ended, a hit end display timer is set, the special figure processing state is set to the hit end display wait state, and this process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit is continued, the special power combination release process is executed.

  Here, the special power combination release process will be described. First, as a process when the special winning opening is opened, the special figure processing state is set to the special electric combination operating state, and the number of special winning combination winning prizes and the special electric combination operating state are cleared. Further, a transmission request for a command to be transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 is set. After executing the process at the time of opening the big prize opening, the special electric role operation according to the hit type information (in the case of this embodiment, special figure A, special figure B, special figure a, special figure b) and the number of rounds to be started from now on Get the pattern (attacker release pattern). Thereafter, the number of operations of the special electric role is updated (the number of rounds is updated), and this process is terminated.

  If the special figure processing state is the hit end display wait state, hit end display wait processing is executed. This process is terminated while the hit end display timer set in the special electric utility operation end process is in operation. When a timeout of the hit end display timer occurs, data setting at the end of hit is performed according to hit type information (in this embodiment, big hit or small hit). In this embodiment, when the hit type information is a big hit or a small hit, the special symbol processing state is set to a waiting state for variation, and various types of big hit information (display symbol data, symbol type data, the total number of winnings during the big hit, etc.) Is cleared and this processing is terminated.

  After completion of one of the eight processes, a special game state is set. First, the easy-to-win status information is generated according to the normal figure probability fluctuation flag, the common figure probability fluctuation flag, and the opening time extension flag for one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232, and Combined with the special figure status generated by the process. Next, the state change of the special figure processing state is determined, and when the hit (big hit or small hit), the end of the hit operation is determined, and at other times, the end of one game is determined. Thereafter, a transmission request for a command to be transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 is set, and the process is terminated.

  In step S513, 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 performs fixed display of either the winning symbol or the off symbol. 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 usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to the 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 (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, 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 in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step SB23.

  In step S513, a general drawing related lottery process is also 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 reservation number storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S514, 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 S517 are read, the presence or absence of a predetermined error is monitored, and when a predetermined error is detected, the first sub-control unit 400 Device information indicating the presence or absence of an error is set in transmission information to be transmitted. 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.

  In step S515, external output signal management processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this external output signal management processing, processing for preparing to transmit the external terminal board signals 3 to 12 is performed. In step S516, a subcommand management process is performed. In this sub-command management process, preparations for transmitting various commands to the first sub-control unit 400 are made. The output schedule information (subcommand) to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, and bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), Bits 11 to 14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, Information that can specify the type of command such as a RAM clear command), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by 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, the command data includes information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the value of the special symbol probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special symbol related lottery process, and the like. In the case of a change stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the special figure probability change flag, etc. are included, and in the case of the winning effect command and the end effect start command, the value of the special figure probability change flag, etc. are included. In the case of the jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the jackpot round number, 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 command data stored in the RAM 308 is selected by the 15R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related lottery process. The information indicating the timer number, 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 big hit 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.

  Further, in the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, 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 Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game 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 SB33, 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 S517, display display setting processing is performed. In this display display setting process, the display (LED lighting pattern) such as “Number of reserved balls, combination of symbols”, status (during electric support or non-electric support), right-handed state, etc. Performs processing to set data to be output. In step S518, output management processing is performed. In this output management process, a process of outputting a control signal set in each process to a solenoid or LED, a process of transmitting a prepared command to the first sub-control unit 400 or the payout control unit 600, and the like are performed.

  In step S519, a sub control activation waiting wait process is performed. In this sub-control activation wait wait process, in order to wait for the first sub-control unit 400 to start and become communicable, the sub-control activation wait counter is decremented by 1, and this activation wait counter becomes 0. If so, preparations for transmitting a predetermined command are made. Note that the predetermined command includes one or more commands such as a power-on command and a command related to the payout control unit 600 (for example, a command indicating that all errors have been canceled, a lower pan full error) A command indicating that there is a payout ball shortage error, a main control communication error command (a command indicating that communication with the payout control unit 600 is in an abnormal state), a CR unit unconnected error There are a command indicating that is generated, a firing position command (a command for notifying the firing position according to the state), and the like.

In step S520, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S501 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the process returns to the main control unit main loop process. .
<Main controller timer interrupt processing / external output signal management processing>

  Next, the external output signal management process (step S515) in the main control unit timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing the flow of external output signal management processing.

  In step S601, security information signal output setting processing is performed. In this security information signal output setting process, a setting is made to output the external terminal board signal 10 (security information signal) when an illegal act (for example, a magnetic detection error, a radio wave detection error, or a big ball error) is detected. . In the next step S602, a symbol determination number information signal output setting process is performed. In this symbol determination number information signal output setting process, setting is made to output the external terminal board signal 3 (the symbol determination number information signal) when the variation of the special symbol stops.

  In the next step S603, an out-sphere information signal output setting process is performed. In this out sphere information signal output setting process, setting is made to output the external terminal board signal 11 (out sphere information signal) when the total number of passages to the out port 240 becomes 10 or more. In the next step S604, a firing position setting process is performed. In this launch position setting process, it is determined whether or not the electric support is being performed, and a process of setting information indicating that the vehicle is right-handed (or left-handed) is performed.

  In the next step S605, trial test signal setting processing is performed. In the trial test setting process, a signal to be output to a test engine device is set. In the next step S606, jackpot information signal output setting processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the jackpot information signal output setting process, a process for outputting the external terminal board signal 4 (big jackpot information signal) or the like is performed. In step S607, settings are made to output the external terminal board signal 7 (starting opening information signal), the external terminal board signal 8 (large winning opening information signal), and the external terminal board signal 9 (main winning ball information signal). Later, the external output signal management process ends.

  <Main control unit timer interrupt processing / external output signal management processing / hit information signal output setting processing>

  Next, the jackpot information signal output setting process (step S606) in the external output signal management process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19B is a flowchart showing the flow of the jackpot information signal output setting process.

  In step S701, the jackpot information signals (external terminal board signal 4 (big jack 1 information signal), external terminal board signal 5 (big jack 2 information signal), external terminal board signal 6 (big jack 3 information signal)) are cleared (initialized). In the next step S702, a jackpot information signal is set. In this big hit information signal setting, in the case of big hit by the big hit symbol, the setting is made to output the external terminal board signal 4 (big hit one information signal). , Set to output the external terminal board signal 5 (big hit 2 information signal), and output the external terminal board signal 6 (big hit 3 information signal) when the special electric accessory is operating due to the small hit design Set up to do.

In the next step S703, other information signals are set. Here, the setting type of the other information signal set in the special figure display determination wait process in the special figure state update process (step S512) is acquired and set. In the next step S704, after the external terminal board signal set in the process so far is output from the external terminal board 349 to the outside, the jackpot information signal output setting process is terminated.
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to 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 S801 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S801. 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 S803, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S805. In step S805, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S807, 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 S809, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S807, processing such as reading out the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  If it is detected in step S811 that the chance button has been pressed, the effect data updated in step S809 is changed to effect data corresponding to the press of the chance button. In step S813, if there is a command to VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S809, this command is output to VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S815, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S809, this command is output to the sound source IC 416. In step S817, if there is a command to various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S809, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S <b> 819, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S <b> 809, this command is output to the drive circuit 432. In step S821, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S809, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S803.

  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 S901 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  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 example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles.

  In step S1001 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 S803 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 S803, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S1003 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500 set in step S819, an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the image control process in step S813 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 S1101, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S1103, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1105. If not, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S1105, 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 S1101, 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 S1107, 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 S1109, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S1111. Otherwise, the generation end interrupt signal is input. Wait for input. In step S1111, 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 process 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 S1201 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1201. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S1203, 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 S1205.

  In step S1205, 0 is substituted for the timer variable. In step S1207, 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 S1209, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S1207, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S1211, 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, the command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. In step S1213, 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 S1203.

  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 S1301 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 S1401 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 S1203 in the second sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S1203, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1403 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, the process is terminated after the effect random number update process is performed.
<External terminal board signal 12>

  Next, the external terminal board signal 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the signal length of the external terminal board signal 12, the command number and vibration pattern corresponding to each signal length, and the contents of the vibration pattern.

  As described above, the external terminal board signal 12 is a signal output from the main control unit 300 and is directed toward the child board 50 via the external terminal board 349 when a condition for operating the vibration chair cover 78 is established. It is a signal that is output. The main control unit 300 can issue a plurality of types of commands by changing the signal length of the external terminal board signal 12 (the maximum length of the high level signal or the low level signal).

  For example, when it is desired to immediately stop (immediately stop) the vibration chair cover 78, the external terminal board signal 12 having a signal length of 0 ms to 88 ms is output toward the child board 50, whereby the external terminal board signal 12 is output. As a result, a signal indicating command 0 (vibration pattern 0) can be output. In addition, when it is desired to vibrate the vibration chair cover 78 with strong vibration for 10 seconds, by outputting the external terminal board signal 12 having a signal length of 160 ms toward the child board 50, as the external terminal board signal 12, A signal indicating the command 6 (vibration pattern 6) can be output.

  In addition, when the condition for starting the big hit game is satisfied, the external terminal board signal 12 having a signal length of 292 ms is output toward the child board 50, so that the external terminal board signal 12 is “right-handed at the start of the big hit”. A signal indicating the command 17 (vibration pattern 17) corresponding to “notification” can be output. Other commands (vibration patterns) are as shown in FIG.

In this example, it is possible to issue 256 types of commands depending on the signal length, but the number of commands may be 256 types or more or less than 256 types. In addition, the method is not limited to the method of separately issuing commands depending on the difference in signal length. For example, the command may be issued according to the number of pulses (high level or low level pulses) in a predetermined time, and the amplitude and frequency of the pulses may be determined. You may issue commands depending on the difference.
<Specific example of output start condition of external terminal board signal 12>

  Next, a specific example of the output start condition of the external terminal board signal 12 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  Here, in FIG. 23 to FIG. 25, the line corresponding to “special drawing” is either a variable display or a stop display by the special drawing display device (the first special drawing display device 212 or the second special drawing display device 214). In this figure, the line corresponding to “short time of special figure display device” indicates either the short time game operation or the non-operation state.

Also, the line corresponding to “Condition device and accessory continuous operation device” in the same figure indicates either the operation or non-operation of the jackpot game. In FIG. Corresponding lines indicate whether the variable winning opening (attacker) 234 is activated or not activated.
<Specific Example of Output Start Condition of External Terminal Board Signal 12 / Specific Example 1>

  FIG. 23A is a time chart when “start of big hit game” is set to “output start condition of external terminal board signal 12”.

In this example, the main control unit 300 outputs the external terminal board signal 12 having a predetermined signal length to the child board 50 over the period (signal output time) indicated by the symbol α, with the start of jackpot game as the output start condition. Output toward. In this example, the signal output time of the external terminal board signal 12 is set shorter than the maximum opening time (for example, 30 seconds) of the one-round variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in the big hit game, It may be the same time as the opening time or a time longer than the maximum opening time. Moreover, you may output the external terminal board signal 12 over several rounds in a jackpot game. The output start condition of the external terminal board signal 12 may be “the first round of the big hit game has started”.
<Specific example of output start condition of external terminal board signal 12 / specific example 2>

  FIG. 23 (b) shows the time when “predetermined time has elapsed since the operation of the variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in the first round of the jackpot game” is set as the “output start condition of the external terminal board signal 12”. It is a chart.

In this example, the main control unit 300 sets a period (signal output time) indicated by a symbol α as an output start condition that a predetermined time β has elapsed since the operation of the variable prize opening (attacker) 234 in the first round of the jackpot game. In the meantime, the external terminal board signal 12 having a predetermined signal length is outputted toward the sub board 50.
<Specific example of output start condition of external terminal board signal 12 / specific example 3>

  In FIG. 24A, “operation of the variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in a specific round (for example, 6 rounds) after the second round of the jackpot game” is set to “output start condition of the external terminal board signal 12”. It is a time chart in the case.

In this example, the main control unit 300 uses the operation of the variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in a specific round (6 rounds in this example) after the second round of the jackpot game as an output start condition (period indicated by a symbol α) The external terminal board signal 12 having a predetermined signal length is output toward the child board 50 over the signal output time).
<Specific Example of Output Start Condition of External Terminal Board Signal 12 / Specific Example 4>

  FIG. 24B shows that “a predetermined time has passed since the operation of the variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in a specific round (for example, 6 rounds) after the second round of the jackpot game”. It is a time chart when set to "output start condition".

In this example, the main control unit 300 determines that the predetermined time β has elapsed since the operation of the variable winning opening (attacker) 234 in a specific round (6 rounds in this example) after the second round of the jackpot game. As described above, the external terminal board signal 12 having a predetermined signal length is output toward the sub board 50 over a period (signal output time) indicated by a symbol α.
<Specific Example of Output Start Condition of External Terminal Board Signal 12 / Specific Example 5>

  FIG. 25 is a time chart when “first variable winning opening operation” is set to “output start condition of external terminal board signal 12”.

  Here, the pachinko machine according to the present example has two variable winning openings, a first variable winning opening (special electric accessory 1) and a second variable winning opening (special electric accessory 2). In addition, the pachinko machine according to the present example has a specific area (V zone) in the second variable prize opening (special electric accessory 2), and the second variable prize prize (special electric accessory 2) is small. When the game ball is opened (winning) in a specific area (V zone) of the second variable winning opening (special electric accessory 2), the first variable winning opening (special electric accessory 1 is released. ) Is configured to operate a jackpot game that opens and closes.

In this example, the main controller 300 enters (wins) the game ball into the specific area (V zone) of the second variable winning opening (special electric accessory 2) at the timing indicated by the symbol γ. As a result of starting the jackpot game that opens and closes the variable winning opening (special electric accessory 1), the output starting condition is that the first variable winning opening is activated, over the period (signal output time) indicated by the symbol α, An external terminal board signal 12 having a predetermined signal length is output toward the sub board 50.
<Other examples of conditions for starting output of external terminal board signal 12>

As mentioned above, although the specific example of the output start condition of the external terminal board signal 12 was demonstrated, the output start condition of the external terminal board signal 12 is not limited to the above-mentioned specific example, For example, a special figure fluctuation game (or When a special symbol (for example, big hit, small hit, win) is won in the usual figure floating game), or when the number of special figure floating game (or usual figure floating game) is more than the predetermined number, or slot A case where a specific combination (for example, a big bonus or a regular bonus) is won internally in a machine internal lottery or a case where a specific symbol combination is arranged in a slot machine may be used.
<Main controller → External terminal board → Sub board → Parent board>

Next, a flow from when the main control unit 300 starts outputting the external terminal board signal 12 to when the vibration motor 74 is driven by the parent board 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. 26 and 27 are time charts showing an example of the flow from the start of output of the external terminal board signal 12 by the main control unit 300 to the driving of the vibration motor 74. FIG.
<Main control part → External terminal board → Sub board → Main board / Main control part>

  As described above, the main control unit 300 determines whether the output start condition for the external terminal board signal 12 is satisfied in the external output signal management process (step S515) of the main control unit timer interrupt process, and starts output. When the condition is satisfied, the external terminal board signal 12 is output toward the sub board 50.

  Here, the time indicated by reference numeral T2 in FIG. 26 is an execution cycle (timer interrupt cycle) of the main control unit timer interrupt process by the main control unit 300, and is about 4 ms in this example. In addition, the time indicated by the symbol T1 in FIG. 26 is a prescribed signal length of the external terminal board signal 12. For example, when the external terminal board signal 12 having a signal length of 100 ms is output, about 4 ms (= (Timer interrupt processing) × 25 times = about 100 ms, so that the signal level of the external terminal board signal 12 is changed from ON to OFF in the N (N is a positive integer) time main controller timer interrupt processing. The signal level of the external terminal board signal 12 may be changed from OFF to ON in the (N + 24) -th main controller timer interrupt process.

However, the timing at which the signal level of the external terminal board signal 12 is changed may be around the time of the timer interrupt cycle (4 ms in this example) at the maximum in the main controller timer interrupt processing. As for the signal length of the terminal board signal 12, an error of a maximum of two timer interruption periods (8 ms in this example) occurs. Therefore, when the timer interrupt period is 4 ms and the prescribed signal length of the external terminal board signal 12 is 100 ms, the actual signal length indicated by the symbol T1 ′ in FIG. 26 is 100 ms ± 8 ms (= 4 ms × 2). Become.
<Main controller → External terminal board → Sub board → Parent board / Sub board>

  The sub board 50 monitors the signal level of the external terminal board signal 12 input from the connector CN4. When it is detected that the signal level of the external terminal board signal 12 has changed from OFF to ON, measurement of the signal length of the external terminal board signal 12 is started using a software timer (or hardware timer), When it is detected that the signal level of the external terminal board signal 12 has changed from ON to OFF, the measurement of the signal length of the external terminal board signal 12 is terminated.

  In practice, a predetermined delay occurs after the main control unit 300 changes the signal level of the external terminal board signal 12 until the sub board 50 detects the change in the signal level. For convenience of explanation, the delay is not included in the time chart of FIG.

  The slave board 50 selects a corresponding command from a plurality of types of commands based on the signal length measured using the software timer (or hardware timer), and waits for the waiting time (in this example) indicated by T3 in FIG. Then, after waiting for 50 ms), the selected command is transmitted to the parent board 70 via the communication module 50d.

The slave board 50 receives a new command from the main control unit 300 during the period from the preparation of the command to be sent to the master board 70 to the actual transmission of the command (the external terminal board signal 12). If it is detected that the signal level has changed from ON to OFF after detecting that the signal level has changed from OFF to ON), the latest command is overwritten with the latest command. May be transmitted, or the latest command may be discarded.
<Main controller → External terminal board → Sub board → Parent board / Parent board>

  The main board 70 analyzes the command received from the sub board 50 and outputs a motor control signal corresponding to the received command (command 1 (vibration pattern 1) in the example shown in FIG. 26) to the motor driver 70c. The motor driver 70c controls the vibration motor 74 based on the input motor control signal. Thereby, the vibration motor 74 vibrates with the vibration pattern 1.

When a new command is received from the slave board 50 during the period from the preparation of the motor control signal to be output to the motor driver 70c to the actual transmission of the motor control signal, the master board 70 The output of the control signal may be stopped to process the latest command, or the latest command may be discarded without stopping the output of the motor control signal.
<Main controller → External terminal board → Sub board → Parent board / Continuous command>

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the main control unit 300 continuously transmits commands to the child board 50, the M (M is a positive integer) command transmission ends (external). T4 in FIG. 27 until the M + 1th command is transmitted (from the time when the signal level of the external terminal plate signal 12 is changed from OFF to ON) after the signal level of the terminal plate signal 12 is changed from ON to OFF. The command transmission interval time (in this example, 2 seconds) shown in FIG.

When such command transmission interval time is provided, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the external terminal board signal 12 is affected by noise and the signal waveform is disturbed, or to simplify control related to command transmission / reception. In some cases, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the vibration chair cover 78 due to erroneous command transmission or an increase in control load. In this example, the vibration motor 74 was scheduled to vibrate in the vibration mode of pattern 1 until the timing indicated by the symbol δ in FIG. 27. However, since the next command (pattern 10) was received, Overwrite with newly received command.
<Example of jackpot production>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, an example of a series of effects (big hit effects) in the case where the result of the special figure variation game is a big hit will be described. FIG. 28A to FIG. 29H show the special figure variable games in this order in this order. In the figure showing the special figure variable game in time series, the time lapse between one figure and the next figure does not necessarily match between the figures (the same applies to other examples).

  FIG. 28 (a) shows a state in which the variable games of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are inactive, and the normal figure variable game is also inactive. The first special figure display device 212 stops displaying the special symbol “special figure D”. The second special figure display device 214 stops displaying the special symbol “special figure c”. The general-purpose display device 210 stops and displays the “general-purpose figure B” of the missed symbol.

  In addition, each of the fourth symbol display areas 208e to 208g in the image display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays the fourth symbol indicating that the game is not in operation. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 4-decoration 1-decoration 7” is stopped and displayed as a combination of ornamental symbols, and it is notified that the result of determining whether or not the previous special-figure variable game is wrong has been missed. Yes.

  The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 informs that there are two special figure 1 holds. The special figure 2 hold lamp 220 notifies that there is no special figure 2 hold. A general hold lamp 216 informs that there is no general hold. In the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900, two special figure 1 hold icons PI1 and PI2 are displayed in a white circular display mode.

  28 (b) to (f) show a state in which the special figure 1 variable game is started. In this embodiment, the special figure 1 variable game is started in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, and the first special figure display device 212 starts the variable display. The fourth symbol in the display area 208e starts to display fluctuation (see FIG. 28 (b)), and then the special figure 1 hold icon reduction animation is displayed (see FIGS. 28 (c) to (e)). Next, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 28F). Note that the order of the start time of these operations may be changed.

  In the display of the reduced animation of the special figure 1 hold icon, the displayed special figure 1 hold icons start to move to the right all at once (see FIG. 28C), and the special figure 1 with the highest hold order is displayed. The hold icon PI1 goes over the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900 and enters the variable icon display area 800, and the remaining hold icons move to the right one position from the original position to raise the hold rank by one respectively. (See FIGS. 28C to 28E). An icon image that has entered the variation icon display area 800 is referred to as a variation icon.

  FIG. 28 (g) shows a state in which the display of the button effect is started in the effect display area 208d. A horizontally long button effect area is secured in the center of the effect display area 208d, a character image is displayed in the left quarter of the button effect area, and a button image is displayed in the remaining three quarters. And button display for displaying the BG1 valid period image TG1. The valid period image TG1 is displayed below the button image BG1. The display priority of the button effect area is set higher than the display priority of the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. For this reason, the symbol variation display of the symbol display areas 208a to 208c on the rear side of the button effect area is hidden by the image of the button effect area and cannot be visually recognized. By seeing the image shown in FIG. 28 (g), the player knows that the button effect has been started. At this stage, since the countdown of the operation valid period has not started, the player is in a state where the button operation cannot be accepted. Even if 136 is pressed, the pressing operation is not accepted.

  FIG. 28H shows a button operation reception permission state after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the button display shown in FIG. Although the display in the button effect area has not changed, since the countdown of the operation valid period has started at this stage, when the chance button 136 is pressed, the pressing operation is accepted.

  FIG. 28 (i) illustrates a button effect display performed when the player presses the chance button 136 and the press is accepted. The button image BG1 and the effective period image TG1 are deleted, and a character string image 730 of “Chance is a chance!” Is displayed in the left quarter of the button effect area. The display of the character string image may be a notice of the result of the special figure variation game. Further, it may be a notice of the possibility of developing into SP (super) reach production. In this example, the display of the button effect ends with the display of the character string image.

  FIG. 28 (j) shows a state in which the button effect area has disappeared and the decorative symbol variation display in the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c is visible. In FIG. 28 (k), “decoration 7” is temporarily stopped in the swinging variation state in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c, and the decorative symbol variation display is continued in the middle symbol display area 208b. The state where the reach production is started is shown.

  FIG. 28 (l) shows a state in which the image display of the reach effect gradually changes to the entire white display by the fade-out process. The symbol display areas 208a to 208c are moved to the lower right corner of the image display area, and the decorative symbol variation is reduced and displayed. The special figure 1 hold icon display area 900, the special figure 1 hold icon, the fluctuation icon display area 800, and the fluctuation icon are not displayed during the SP reach effect shown in FIGS. 28 (n) to 29 (h).

  FIG. 28 (m) to FIG. 29 (a) show a state where an SP reach effect with a scene where two samurai fight is executed. 29 (b) to (d) are continuations of the SP reach production, in which an effect that one samurai has won has been made, and it is highly probable that the result of the determination of whether or not the change is true will be a hit. doing. FIG. 29D shows a state in which the combination of decorative symbols is temporarily stopped at “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c displayed in a reduced size.

  FIG. 29 (e) shows a state where the image display of the SP reach effect is gradually changed to a white display by the fade-out process. The fourth symbol display areas 208e to 2008g are displayed, but the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are not displayed. In FIG. 29 (f), the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c are enlarged to the original position in the center of the image display area, and “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” is temporarily stopped and displayed as a combination of ornamental symbols. Indicates the state.

  FIG. 29G shows a state in which “Special Figure A” of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212. In the 4th symbol display area 208e for the special figure 1 in the image display area, the 4th symbol indicating that the special figure 1 variable game is not in operation is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” indicating a hit as a combination of ornamental symbols is stopped and displayed. FIG. 29 (h) shows a state in which a character string image of “probable big hit” is displayed on almost the entire image display area and it is notified that the 15R special big hit has been won.

  29 (f ′) to 29 (h ′), when the reach effect of “decoration 6” is started in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c in the same state as FIG. In place of the effects of FIGS. 29 (f) to 29 (h), an effect in the case of winning 15R jackpot is illustrated. FIG. 29 (f ′) continues from FIG. 29 (e). In FIG. 29 (f ′), the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are enlarged to the original position in the center of the image display area, and “decoration 6-decoration 6-decoration 6” is temporarily stopped as a combination of the ornamental symbols. It shows the state.

FIG. 29 (g ′) shows a state in which “Special Figure B” of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212. In the image display area, the fourth symbol indicating that the special figure 1 variable game is not in operation is stopped and displayed in the fourth graphic display area 208e for special figure 1. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 6-decoration 6-decoration 6” indicating a winning combination as a combination of ornamental symbols is stopped and displayed. FIG. 29 (h ′) shows a state in which a “big hit” character string image is displayed on almost the entire image display area and it is notified that the 15R big hit has been won.
<Example of off-line production>

  30 (a) to 30 (b) illustrate another continuation of the SP reach production continued from FIG. 29 (a), where one samurai has lost the production, and whether or not the change is appropriate is determined. A notice is given that the result is likely to be out of sync. The special figure 1 hold icon display area 900 and the special figure 1 hold icon are not displayed during the SP reach production shown in FIGS. FIG. 30B shows a state in which the combination of decorative symbols is temporarily stopped at “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7” in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c displayed in a reduced size.

  FIG. 30C shows a state in which the image display of the SP reach effect is gradually changed to a white display by the fade-out process. The fourth symbol display areas 208e to 208g are displayed, but the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are not displayed.

  In FIG. 30D, the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are enlarged to the original position in the center of the image display area, and “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7” is temporarily stopped as a combination of ornamental symbols. Indicates the state. In this state, the display of the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900, the special figure 1 hold icon, the fluctuation icon display area 800, and the fluctuation icon is resumed and displayed until the end of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 30 (h). The

  FIG. 30 (e) shows a state in which “Special Figure I” of the first off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212. In the image display area, the fourth symbol indicating that the special figure 1 variable game is not in operation is stopped and displayed in the fourth graphic display area 208e for special figure 1. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7” indicating a deviation as a combination of ornamental symbols is stopped and displayed.

FIG. 30 (f) to FIG. 30 (h) show display of a deletion icon erasing animation. In this example, after the special figure variable game is finished, the display of the change icon deletion animation is executed while the decorative symbol is stopped. Note that the display of the animation for deleting the variation icon may be executed at another timing. FIG. 30 (f) shows a state in which the fluctuation icon starts moving downward from the fluctuation icon display area 800 and the lower third of the circular outline of the fluctuation icon has disappeared outside the image display area. Yes. FIG. 30G shows a state in which the fluctuation icon has moved further downward, and the fluctuation icon has disappeared outside the image display area to such an extent that the upper part of the circular contour can be slightly recognized. FIG. 30 (h) shows a state in which the fluctuation icon has completely disappeared from the fluctuation icon display area 800 and the display of the fluctuation icon erasing animation has ended.
<Example of special jackpot game>

  Next, an example of the special jackpot game will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. FIG. In addition, FIG. 31 is a figure showing the state of the 15R special big hit game in stages. 31 includes a decorative symbol display device 208, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, a second special symbol hold lamp 220, and A normal symbol hold lamp 216 is shown. FIG. 31 also shows a variable winning opening 234 that is an attacker and a door member 2341.

  In FIG. 31A, as a big hit game start effect, a character image of “probable big hit” is displayed together with a background image (not shown here) celebrating the big hit. In addition, the display of the fluctuation icon display area 280, the hold icon display area 281 of FIG. 1, and the 4th symbol display area 284 has disappeared.

  In FIG. 31 (b), one round, which is the first round of the 15 round jackpot game, is started. The door member 2341 shown in FIG. 31 (b) is opened, and the attacker is in the open state. In addition, 1R character display (round number display) is made at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. Further, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a character C1 of a haniwa that imitates a cactus appears as a big hit game effect, and an effect display dedicated to the first round including the character C1 is performed. In addition, “decoration 7” is displayed in the upper right corner of the decorative symbol display device 208. This “decoration 7” continues to be displayed until the big hit game end effect is started. Therefore, it continues to be displayed even in the interval between rounds.

  Also in FIG. 31C, the door member 2341 is open, and the attacker is in the open state. In addition, the round number display is continued in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the effect display dedicated to the first round is also continued.

  In FIG. 31D, the door member 2341 is closed and the attacker is in the closed state. However, the decorative symbol display device 208 still displays 1R characters in the upper left corner and “decoration 7” in the upper right corner. Furthermore, the effect display for the first round is also continued. One scene of the effect display dedicated to the first round including the character C1 (one scene with a different number of brilliant images br) shown in FIG. 31D corresponds to the opening end effect of the attacker in the first round. .

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 31 (e), the 1R character display in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 disappears, and the second round is started in FIG. 31 (f). The door member 2341 shown in FIG. 5F is opened and the attacker is in the open state, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has an effect display for the second round including the character C1 (the number of brilliant images br is the number of images). A different production display) has been started. However, the display of the number of rounds in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 has not started. The period shown in FIG. 31 (e) may be an interval between rounds, and the effect display including the character C1 shown in FIGS. 31 (d) to 31 (e) is regarded as the effect of the interval between rounds. ) To (e) may be set as an interval between rounds.

  In FIG. 31G as well, the attacker is in an open state, and the round number display is started at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Thereafter, the third to fifth rounds are digested in the same manner, and in FIG. 31 (h), the fifth time that the attacker is in the open state is finished, and the attacker is in the closed state. The round in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 The number display also disappears. In FIG. 6 (i), the sixth round is started, the attacker is in the open state, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has started the effect display dedicated to the sixth round including the character C1. Also in FIG. 6J, the attacker is in an open state, and 6R character display is started at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the continuation of the 15R special jackpot game shown in FIG. 31 in stages. In FIG. 32 (k) following FIG. 31 (j), the sixth round of big hit game is being performed, and in FIG. 32 (l), the sixth time that the attacker is in an open state is over and the attacker is in a closed state. In FIG. 32 (m), the round number display in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 is also turned off.

  In FIG. 32 (n), the seventh round is started, the attacker is in an open state, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has started an effect display dedicated to the seventh round including the character C1. Also in FIG. 5 (o), the attacker is in an open state, and the 7R character display is started at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Thereafter, the 8th to 14th rounds are digested in the same way, and in FIG. 32 (p), the 15th round of jackpot game, which is the final round, is being performed and the attacker is in an open state, and the decorative symbol display device 208 A 15R character is displayed in the upper left corner, and an effect display dedicated to the 15th round is also performed.

  In FIG. 32 (q), the door member 2341 is closed, and the attacker is in the closed state. In FIG. 32 (r), the character display of 15R in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 disappears, and FIG. ), The jackpot game end effect is started. In this big hit game end effect, the character of the main character appears in a dedicated background image (not shown here), and the character display of “probability change entry” is displayed. This character display notifies that the control state shifts to the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (probability change state and electric support state) when the jackpot game is finished.

  FIG. 32 (t) shows the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special figure variable display start waiting time, and the control state is shifted to the probability change state and the electric support state. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 6 (t), the character display “probably changing” is made in the upper left, and the display of the variation icon display region 280 and the fourth symbol display region 284 is restored. Further, due to the shift to the electric support state, the hold icon display area 282 of FIG. 2 is displayed in the effect display area 208d (left side of the fluctuation icon display area 280). In FIG. 32 (t), the number of holds in the special figure 2 is 0, as can be seen from the number of lighting of the second special symbol hold lamp 220, but there are four hold icons in the hold icon display area 282 of the special figure 2. In order to make it easy to understand that the icon is displayed, the hold icon that is not actually displayed is indicated by a dotted line in the default display mode.

As described above, the reserved icon display area provided at the right end of the decorative symbol display device 208 does not actually display a line demarcating the area, but in FIG. 32 (t), a dotted line is used to make the area easy to understand. This area corresponds to the hold icon display area 281 in FIG. In FIG. 32 (t), the number of holds in FIG. 1 is four, as can be seen from the number of lighting of the first special symbol hold lamp 218, and four hold icons h11 are displayed in the hold icon display area 281 of FIG. ˜h14 is displayed.
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover>
Next, a specific example of the effect by the vibration chair cover 78 will be described.
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover / specific example 1>

  FIG. 33 is a diagram showing, in time series, an example in which an effect by vibration is performed at a timing before the effect by the effect movable body and the display.

  FIG. 33B shows a state in which one round, which is the first round of 15 round jackpot games, has started. In this example, “start of big hit game (start of one round)” is set to “start condition of effect by vibration”, and the big hit game (one round) is started at the timing shown in FIG. Since the “starting condition of the effect by vibration” is established, the main control unit 300 sends the external terminal board signal 12 indicating “vibration pattern = pattern 5” to the child board 50 via the external terminal board 349. Output.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a command including information of “vibration pattern = pattern 5” to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command receives the vibration of the pattern 5. The vibration chair cover 78 is vibrated in a manner to produce an effect by the vibration chair cover 78 (in this example, the condition that the special figure variation game is promoted from the low probability state to the high probability state after the big hit game is completed) Therefore, the “probability promotion effect” which suggests the promotion is executed.

  FIG. 33 (g) shows a state in which the sixth round of the 15 round jackpot game is started. In this example, in 6 rounds of the big hit game, the production using the production movable body 207 and the decorative symbol display device 208 (in this example, after the big hit game is over, the special figure variable game is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state. Since the conditions for promotion are established, the “probability promotion effect” which suggests the promotion is performed.

According to this example, the effect by vibration (in this example, the probability change promotion effect) can be performed at a timing before the effect by the effect movable body or display (in this example, the probability change promotion effect). Expectation due to execution can be increased step by step in different production modes (production movable body, display, vibration), and the production effect can be improved as compared to the conventional case. In this example, the contents of the effect by the vibration, display, and effect movable body are not limited to the probable promotion effect, but may be other effect contents (the same applies to the following examples).
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover / specific example 2>

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing, in time series, an example in which an effect by vibration is performed at substantially the same timing as the effect movable body and the effect by display.

  FIG. 34 (c) shows a state in which the sixth round of the 15 round jackpot game is started. In this example, “a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of a specific round (6 rounds in this example) of the jackpot game” is set as the “starting condition of the effect by vibration”, and FIG. 34 (c) A specific round (6 rounds) of the jackpot game is started at the timing shown in FIG. 34, and a predetermined time elapses from the start of the specific round (6 rounds) at the timing shown in FIG. 34 (d). Since the “condition” is satisfied, the main control unit 300 outputs the external terminal board signal 12 indicating “vibration pattern = pattern 5” to the child board 50 via the external terminal board 349.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a command including information of “vibration pattern = pattern 5” to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command receives the vibration of the pattern 5. The vibration chair cover 78 is vibrated in a manner to produce an effect by the vibration chair cover 78 (in this example, the condition that the special figure variation game is promoted from the low probability state to the high probability state after the big hit game is completed) Therefore, the “probability promotion effect” which suggests the promotion is executed.

  In this example, the effect movable body 207 is located in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the specific round (6 rounds) and the effect using the effect movable body 207 and the decorative symbol display device 208. Since the timing of completing the movement from the upper side to the lower side is made coincident, the effect by vibration is started immediately after the effect movable body 207 has moved to the lower front side of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  According to this example, the effect movable body and the display effect (in this example, the probability change promotion effect) and the effect by vibration (in this example, the probability change promotion effect) can be performed at almost the same timing. In some cases, the expectation can be increased at once, and the production effect can be enhanced more than before. In addition, since the effect by vibration can be performed immediately after the movement of the effect movable body, the effect by different effect modes can be continuously executed, and the effect can be further enhanced.

In addition, the start timing of the production by vibration is not limited to immediately after the movement of the production movable body is finished. For example, when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the movement of the production movable body at the same time as the movement of the production movable body, It may be after the movable body returns to the initial position, when it returns to the initial position, or after it returns to the initial position.
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover / specific example 3>

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing, in time series, an example in which an effect by vibration is performed over a plurality of rounds in a big hit game.

  FIG. 35 (a) to FIG. 35 (f) show a state in which six rounds, which is the sixth round of 15 round jackpot games, are being executed. FIG. 35 (g) to FIG. This is a state in which seven rounds following the round are being executed. In this example, “a predetermined period spanning the Nth round of jackpot game (N is a positive integer) round (6 rounds in this example) and the subsequent N + 1 round (7 rounds in this example). “Starting time of 15 seconds (for example, 15 seconds)” is set as “Starting condition for production by vibration”, and “Ending time for the predetermined period” is set as “Ending condition for production by vibration” doing.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 34 (c), since the start time of a predetermined period (15 seconds) extending over the 6th and 7th rounds has arrived, the main control unit 300 performs an external operation indicating “vibration pattern = pattern 5” The terminal board signal 12 is output to the sub board 50 via the external terminal board 349.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a command including information of “vibration pattern = pattern 5” to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command receives the vibration of the pattern 5. The vibration chair cover 78 is vibrated in a manner to produce an effect by the vibration chair cover 78 (in this example, the condition that the special figure variation game is promoted from the low probability state to the high probability state after the big hit game is completed) Therefore, the “probability promotion effect” which suggests the promotion is executed.

  Also, at the timing shown in FIG. 34 (h), since the end time of the predetermined period (15 seconds) extending over the 6th and 7th rounds has arrived, the main control unit 300 sets “vibration pattern = immediate stop”. The external terminal board signal 12 shown is output to the sub board 50 via the external terminal board 349. Thereby, the effect by vibration is complete | finished.

According to this example, since the effect by vibration can be performed over a plurality of rounds in the jackpot game, it is possible to add a new effect to the jackpot game and avoid the jackpot game becoming monotonous. And the player's willingness to play may be sustained.
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover / specific example 4>

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing, in time series, an example in which an effect by vibration is used to alert a user to forget to take a prepaid card.

  FIG. 36 (c) shows a state in which a notification suggesting that the special figure variation game is promoted from the low probability state to the high probability state after the big hit game is completed. In this example, “a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the final round (15 rounds in this example) of the big hit game” is set as the “starting condition of the effect by vibration”.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 36 (c), the final round (15 rounds) of the jackpot game is completed, and at the timing shown in FIG. 36 (e), a predetermined time elapses from the end of the final round (15 rounds). Since the “starting condition of the effect by vibration” is satisfied, the main control unit 300 outputs the external terminal board signal 12 indicating “vibration pattern = pattern 18” to the child board 50 via the external terminal board 349. ing.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a command including information of “vibration pattern = pattern 18” to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command receives the vibration of the pattern 18. The vibration chair cover 78 is vibrated in this manner, so that notification by the vibration chair cover 78 (in this example, a warning to forget to take a prepaid card) is executed. Further, in this example, notification using the decorative symbol display device 208 (in this example, alert forgetting to take a prepaid card) is performed at almost the same timing as the notification by vibration.

According to this example, in addition to notification by display (attention alert), notification by vibration (attention alert) can be performed, so that the content of the notification can be surely transmitted to the player, and the effect of the notification is higher than before. May be able to increase.
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover / specific example 5>

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing, in time series, an example in which an effect by vibration is performed together with the start of the special figure variable game.

  FIG. 37 (b) to FIG. 37 (f) show a state in which the special figure 1 variable game is started. In this example, “start of special figure variable game” is set to “start condition of effect by vibration”. At the timing shown in FIG. 37 (b), since the special figure 1 variable game is started and the “starting condition of the effect by vibration” is satisfied, the main control unit 300 indicates “vibration pattern = pattern 16”. The external terminal board signal 12 is output to the sub board 50 via the external terminal board 349.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a command including information of “vibration pattern = pattern 16” to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command receives the vibration of the pattern 16. By vibrating the vibrating chair cover 78 in a manner, an effect by the vibrating chair cover 78 (in this example, an effect suggesting that a special figure variable game is being executed) is executed.

  FIG. 37 (i) shows a button operation acceptance permission state after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the button display shown in FIG. 37 (h) was started. Although the display in the button effect area has not changed, since the countdown of the operation valid period has started at this stage, when the chance button 136 is pressed, the pressing operation is accepted. FIG. 37J illustrates an example of a button effect display that is performed when the player presses the chance button 136 and the press is accepted. The button image BG1 and the effective period image TG1 are deleted, and a character string image 730 of “Chance is a chance!” Is displayed in the left quarter of the button effect area.

  In this example, “operation by the operating means (in this example, pressing operation of the chance button 136)” is set to “condition for terminating the effect by vibration”. At the timing shown in FIG. 37 (i), the press of the chance button 136 is accepted, and the “termination condition of the effect due to vibration” is satisfied. Therefore, the main control unit 300 externally indicates “vibration pattern = immediate stop”. The terminal board signal 12 is output to the sub board 50 via the external terminal board 349. Thereby, the effect by vibration is complete | finished. In this example, “the condition for ending the effect by vibration” may be the case where the vibration of the pattern 16 is finished or the end of the effective period of the chance button. Further, there may be a plurality of “termination conditions for effects due to vibration”.

According to this example, in addition to the special figure fluctuation display, it is possible to produce an effect by vibration, so even if the fluctuation display of the special figure is not visible (or difficult to see), the special figure is given to the player. May be able to reliably tell that is in a variable display. In addition, since the effect by vibration is ended by the operation of the operation means, the player can surely grasp that the operation by the operation means has been accepted, and can give the player a sense of security. .
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover / specific example 6>

  FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 are diagrams showing an example in which an effect by vibration is performed in synchronization with an effect by display.

  FIG. 38 (a) shows a state in which the variable games of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are not in operation. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 stop display the off symbol. In addition, in the fourth symbol display areas 208e and 208f of the decorative symbol display device 208, a character “J” indicating that the special figure 1 variable game and the special figure 2 variable game are inactive is stopped and displayed. In the display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 4-decoration 1-decoration 6” is stopped and displayed as a combination of ornamental symbols, and it is notified that the result of determining whether or not the previous special-figure variation game is wrong is out of place. Yes.

  Further, in the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 1 holding number display area 208g of the decorative symbol display device 208, it is notified that the holding number of the special figure 1 is 2, and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 and the decoration are displayed. In the special figure 1 holding number display area 208h of the symbol display device 208, it is informed that the holding number in the special figure 2 is zero. In the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900, two special figure 1 hold icons PI1 and PI2 are displayed in a white circular display mode.

  38 (b) to FIG. 38 (f) show a state in which the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the special figure 1 hold icon PI1 is started. In this embodiment, the special figure 1 variable game is started in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, and the first special figure display device 212 starts the variable display. The 4th symbol of the display area 208e starts the variable display, then the special animation 1 hold icon decreasing animation is displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display is started. It should be noted that the order of the start times of these operations may be changed, or the three decorative symbols may be displayed simultaneously.

  Subsequently, at the timing shown in FIG. 38D, the first stop symbol (decoration 3 in this example) is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, and at the timing shown in FIG. 38E, the right symbol display area is displayed. In 208c, the second stop symbol (in this example, decoration 8) is stopped and displayed. Also, at the timing shown in FIG. 38 (f), after the third stop symbol (decoration 2 in this example) is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b, the three decorative symbols fluctuate and change is performed. At the timing shown in FIG. 5, the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the dislocation (in this example, “decoration 3—decoration 2—decoration 8”) is stopped and displayed, so that the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the special figure 1 hold icon PI1. It is informed that the result of the determination of whether or not was wrong.

  FIG. 38 (h) to FIG. 38 (i) show a state in which the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the special figure 1 hold icon PI2 is started. At the timing shown in FIG. 38 (i), the number of holds in the special figure 1 increases from 0 to 1, and the special figure 1 hold icon PI3 is displayed. Also, at the timing shown in FIG. 38 (j), the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the deviation (in this example, “decoration 6-decoration 0-decoration 0”) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 hold icon PI2. It is informed that the determination result of the corresponding special figure 1 variable game is wrong.

  FIG. 38 (k) to FIG. 38 (q) show a state in which the special figure 1 variable game corresponding to the special figure 1 hold icon PI3 is started. Subsequently, at the timing shown in FIG. 38 (l), the first stop symbol (decoration 3 in this example) is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, and at the timing shown in FIG. 38 (m), the right symbol display area is displayed. In 208c, the second stop symbol (in this example, decoration 3) is stopped and displayed.

  Further, FIG. 38 (n) to FIG. 38 (q) show a state where the super reach effect is being executed. In this super reach production, when the character of the main character makes a duel with an enemy spear character and executes an animation that wins the duel, and receives a pressing operation of the chance button 136 during the execution of the animation, The cut-in effect shown in FIG. 38 (p) is performed.

  Further, at the timing shown in FIG. 38 (r), after the third stop symbol (decoration 3 in this example) is stopped and displayed in the middle symbol display area 208b, the three decorative symbols fluctuate and change is performed. At the timing shown in FIG. 5, the combination of the decoration symbol corresponding to the special jackpot (in this example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3”) is stopped and displayed so that the fluctuation of the special figure 1 corresponding to the special figure 1 hold icon PI3. It is informed that the game success / failure determination result was a special jackpot.

  Here, the vibration chair cover 90 shown in FIG. 39 is used in the effect by vibration of this example. The vibration chair cover 90 includes four vibration plate units 78b1 to 78b4. Of the four diaphragm units 78b, the first diaphragm unit 78b1 is arranged facing upward in the vertical direction with the central portion of the diaphragm chair cover 90 as a base point, and the second diaphragm unit 78b2 is disposed on the diaphragm chair 90. It is arranged toward the lower side in the vertical direction starting from the center. The third diaphragm unit 78b3 is disposed toward the left side in the horizontal direction with the central portion of the vibration chair cover 90 as a base point, and the fourth diaphragm unit 78b4 is horizontal with the central portion of the vibration chair cover 90 as a base point. It is arranged toward the right direction.

  FIG. 39 (b) shows a state where a big hit game is started. In this example, a right-handed notification (in this example, a character display of “right-handed” and an image showing a state where the ball launching handle 134 is turned to the right) is performed to suggest a right-handed strike to the player. ing. In FIG. 39 (c), one round that is the first round of 15 round jackpot games is started, and in FIG. 39 (d), 6 rounds of 15 round jackpot games are started.

  In this example, “A specified time (2 seconds in this example) has elapsed since the start of a specific round (6 rounds in this example) of the jackpot game” is set as the “starting condition for effects by vibration”. ing. At the timing shown in FIG. 39 (d), a specific round (6 rounds) of the jackpot game is started, and at the timing shown in FIG. 39 (f), a predetermined time (2 seconds) from the start of the specific round (6 rounds). Since the “start condition of the effect by vibration” is satisfied, the main control unit 300 transmits the external terminal board signal 12 indicating “vibration pattern = pattern A” via the external terminal board 349. Output to the substrate 50.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a command including information of “vibration pattern = pattern A” to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command receives the vibration of the pattern A. The effect by the vibration chair cover 90 is executed by vibrating the vibration chair cover 90 in a manner.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 39 (f) to (i), the vibration mode of the pattern A refers to the four diaphragm units 78b1 to 78b4 of the vibration chair cover 90, the first diaphragm unit 78b1 → the first diaphragm unit 78b1. After vibrating one by one in the order of the two diaphragm units 78b2 → the third diaphragm unit 78b3 → the fourth diaphragm unit 78b4, as shown in FIGS. 39 (j) to (k), four diaphragms This is a vibration mode in which all of the units 78b1 to 78b4 are vibrated.

  Further, in this example, when a predetermined time (2 seconds) elapses from the start of a specific round (6 rounds), a notice effect using the decorative symbol display device 208 is started.

  As shown in FIGS. 39 (f) to (i), the notice effect is a linear effect image EG1 → vertical extending from the center of the display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 to the upper side in the vertical direction. After the effect images are displayed one by one in the order of linear effect image EG2 extending downward in the direction → linear effect image EG3 extending to the left in the horizontal direction → linear effect image EG4 extending to the right in the horizontal direction, FIG. As shown in (j) to (k) of the same figure, all the four effect images EG1 to EG4 are displayed and an image (in this example, an image simulating a family crest) KG that suggests the reservation of the reserved consecutive resort is displayed. Production.

  As described above, in this example, at the timing shown in FIG. 39 (f), the effect image EG1 is displayed and at the same time the first diaphragm unit 78b1 is vibrated, and at the timing shown in FIG. 39 (g), the effect image EG2 is displayed. At the same time as the display, the second diaphragm unit 78b2 is vibrated, and at the subsequent timing shown in FIG. 39 (h), the effect image EG3 is displayed, and at the same time, the third diaphragm unit 78b3 is vibrated, followed by the timing shown in FIG. 39 (i). Then, at the same time as displaying the effect image EG4, the fourth diaphragm unit 78b4 is vibrated, and at the timing shown in FIGS. 39 (j) to (k), all the effect images EG1 to EG4 are displayed and all the vibrations are displayed. By vibrating the plate units 78b1 to 78b4, an effect by display and an effect by vibration And then synchronize.

According to this example, since the effect by display and the effect by vibration can be synchronized, there are cases in which the effect of the effect can be enhanced and the player's motivation can be sustained as compared with the case where the effect by either one is performed. .
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover / specific example 7>

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a modification of the effect described with reference to FIG. 39 in time series, and FIGS. 40 (f) to 40 (i) are shown in FIGS. 39 (f) to 39 (i). It corresponds.

  In the effect described with reference to FIG. 39, an example of an effect of displaying an image (an image simulating a family crest) KG suggesting the reservation of the reserved consecutive villa in the notice effect is shown, but in this example, an image (a family crest is displayed). (Simulated image) It is configured to suggest the reservation of the reserved villa by only the effect of vibration without displaying KG.

  Further, in this example, “End of jackpot game” is also set to “Start condition of effect by vibration”. At the timing shown in FIG. 40 (m), an image (image imitating a family crest) KG suggesting the reservation of the reserved consecutive resort is displayed and the big hit game is ended, and the “starting condition of effect by vibration” is satisfied. Therefore, the main control unit 300 outputs the external terminal board signal 12 indicating “vibration pattern = pattern B” to the child board 50 via the external terminal board 349.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a command including information of “vibration pattern = pattern B” to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command receives the vibration of the pattern B. The effect by the vibration chair cover 90 is executed by vibrating the vibration chair cover 90 in a manner. Here, the vibration mode of the pattern B is a vibration mode in which all of the four diaphragm units 78b1 to 78b4 are vibrated, as shown in FIGS. 40 (m) to (p).

According to this example, in addition to being able to suggest the reservation of the reserved consecutive villa by the effect due to vibration, it is possible to simultaneously perform the fluctuation of the reserved consecutive villa jackpot and the effect due to vibration, thereby enhancing the player's expectation. There are cases where it is possible.
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover using gaming system 10>

Next, a specific example of the effect by the vibrating chair cover using the gaming system 10 will be described.
<Specific example of effect by vibrating chair cover using gaming system 10 / specific example 1>

  FIG. 41A is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example 1 of an effect produced by a vibrating chair cover using the gaming system 10.

  In this example, the child boards 50A to 50E are connected to the pachinko machines 100A to 100E in a 1: 1 ratio, and the vibration chair covers 78A to 78E are connected to the child boards 50A to 50E. : 1.

  Each main control unit 300 of the pachinko machines 100A to 100E outputs the external terminal board signal 12 to the corresponding slave boards 50A to 50E via the respective external terminal boards 349. The child boards 50A to 50E transmit commands corresponding to the input external terminal board signal 12 to the parent boards (not shown) of the corresponding vibrating chair covers 78A to 78E, and the parent boards are the vibrating chair covers 78A to 78E. The effect by vibration is executed by vibrating.

In the example shown in FIG. 41A, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100A outputs the external terminal board signal 12 to the corresponding slave board 50A via the external terminal board 349, and the slave board 50A is input. A command corresponding to the external terminal board signal 12 is transmitted to the parent board of the corresponding vibrating chair cover 78A, and the parent board vibrates the vibrating chair cover 78A, thereby executing an effect by vibration.
<Specific example / specific example 2 of presentation by vibrating chair cover using game system 10>

  FIG. 41B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example 2 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover using the gaming system 10.

  In this example, N child boards 50A are connected to N (N is a positive integer. In this example, five) pachinko machines 100A to 100E, and to one child board 50A. N (5 in this example) vibrating chair covers 78A to 78E are provided.

  The main control unit 300 of each of the pachinko machines 100A to 100E outputs the external terminal board signal 12 to one shared sub board 50A via each external terminal board 349. The sub board 50A receives a command corresponding to the input external terminal board signal 12, and a vibration chair cover (in this example, vibration) corresponding to the pachinko machine (in this example, the pachinko machine 100A) that has output the external terminal board signal 12. This is transmitted to the parent board of the chair cover 78A), and the parent board vibrates the corresponding vibrating chair cover (in this example, the vibrating chair cover 78A), thereby producing an effect by vibration.

According to this example, the number of sub-boards can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and there is an advantage that it is easy to introduce effects due to vibration.
<Specific example / specific example 3 of production by vibrating chair cover using game system 10>

  FIG. 42A is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example 3 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover using the gaming system 10.

  In this example, the relationship between the pachinko machines 100A to 100E, the child board 50A, and the vibrating chair covers 78A to 78E is the same as that in the above-described specific example 2, but in this example, the child board 50A is the pachinko machine 100A to 100E. When the external terminal board signal 12 is input from any one of them, the sub board 50A gives the command corresponding to the input external terminal board signal 12 to the vibration chair cover corresponding to all of the pachinko machines 100A to 100E. (In this example, it is transmitted to the parent board of the vibrating chair covers 78A to 78E). Thereby, the parent substrate vibrates the corresponding vibrating chair cover (in this example, the vibrating chair covers 78A to 78E), thereby executing an effect by vibration.

According to this example, based on the external terminal board signal output from one game stand, a plurality of vibrating chair covers can be vibrated, and the effect can be enhanced. In addition, the number of child boards can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and there is an advantage that it is easy to introduce effects due to vibration.
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover using gaming system 10 / specific example 4>

  FIG. 42B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example 4 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover using the gaming system 10.

  In this example, the relationship between the pachinko machines 100A to 100E, the child board 50A, and the vibrating chair covers 78A to 78E is the same as that in the above-described specific example 2, but in this example, the child board 50A is the pachinko machine 100A to 100E. When the external terminal board signal 12 is input from a specific pachinko machine (in this example, the pachinko machine 100A), the slave board 50A sends a command corresponding to the input external terminal board signal 12 to the specific pachinko machine. This is transmitted to the parent board of the vibration chair cover (in this example, the vibration chair covers 78B and 78D) corresponding to other pachinko machines (in this example, the pachinko machines 100B and 100D) except for the machine (the pachinko machine 100A). As a result, the parent substrate vibrates the corresponding vibrating chair cover (in this example, the vibrating chair covers 78B and 78D), thereby executing an effect by vibration.

  According to this example, based on the external terminal board signal output from one game machine, a plurality of vibration chair covers other than the game machine can be vibrated, and the effect can be enhanced. is there. In addition, the number of child boards can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and there is an advantage that it is easy to introduce effects due to vibration.

In addition, although the example which vibrates the vibration chair cover corresponding to other pachinko machines (pachinko machine 100B, 100D) except a specific pachinko machine (pachinko machine 100A) was shown in this example, other pachinko machines are pachinko machines. 100C and the pachinko machine 100D may be sufficient, and the vibration chair cover corresponding to one, a plurality, or all of the other pachinko machines excluding a specific pachinko machine may be vibrated. In addition, pachinko machines installed in a specific range with reference to a specific pachinko machine (for example, pachinko machines installed on the left or / and right of a specific pachinko machine, installed on the same amusement island as a specific pachinko machine) The corresponding chair chair may be vibrated.
<Specific example / specific example 5 of production by vibrating chair cover using game system 10>

  43 (a) and 43 (b) are time charts for explaining a specific example 5 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover using the gaming system 10. FIG.

  In this example, the gaming table 100 and the child board 50 (or the gaming board 100 and the parent board 70) are provided with time measuring means (for example, software) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, when the power is turned on). Time measurement is started by a timer or a hardware timer), and a “simultaneous effect” is performed when a predetermined time elapses after a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Here, the “simultaneous effect” in this example is an effect constituted by the simultaneous effect A by the game stand and the simultaneous effect A ′ by the vibrating chair cover 78. In the simultaneous effect A by the game stand, the effect means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208, the speaker, the movable body, etc.) of the plurality of game tables 100 are used to produce the effects related to each other (for example, the same display by the individual effect means). , Producing the same sound from individual production means, performing different displays on each production means, or outputting different sounds from individual production means, A certain production).

  Further, in the simultaneous effect A ′ by the vibration chair cover 78, a plurality of vibration chair covers 78 are used to produce effects related to each other (for example, effects that cause the individual vibration chair covers 78 to vibrate in the same pattern vibration mode, or individual effects). (Effects for vibrating the vibration chair cover 78 in a vibration mode with different patterns).

  FIG. 43 (a) shows an example in which a simultaneous effect is controlled by the gaming table 100 and the child board 50. In this example, the gaming table 100 uses the rendering means when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on. The sub-board 50 sends a command corresponding to the simultaneous stage A ′ to the parent board 70 of the vibrating chair cover 78 corresponding to the gaming table 100 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on. Send. As a result, the parent board 70 starts the simultaneous effect A ′ by vibrating the corresponding vibrating chair cover.

  On the other hand, FIG. 43 (b) shows an example in which a simultaneous performance is controlled by the gaming table 100 and the parent board 70. In this example, the gaming table 100 has a rendering means when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on. Is used to start the simultaneous effect A, and the parent substrate 70 starts the simultaneous effect A ′ by vibrating the vibrating chair cover 78 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was turned on.

  Note that when a simultaneous effect is applied to a slot machine, which will be described later, it is related to the payout of game media for a player, such as during a bonus, during an AT (push order notification), or particularly when the player concentrates on the game. It may be configured so that a signal is not output from the management computer (Hallcon) to the slave board even when the timing of the above arrives.

In addition, it is preferable that the management computer (hall computer), the game machine, and the child board each measure the start timing, and any one of them is used as a reference to output a signal for starting the simultaneous effect. By doing so, it is possible to surely synchronize the effects of the gaming table and the gaming apparatus. It should be noted that the effect synchronization may be performed as if the effect on the game machine and the effect on the effect means are related. Moreover, the start timing does not necessarily have to be the same, for example, one may be performed first. Further, when the effect of the effect means (vibration of the vibrating chair cover) is performed first, it can function as a notice of the effect of the game table. The plurality of effects may have overlapping execution periods, or may be configured such that the other is performed after one is over.
<Examples of other game machines>

The game stand according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and corresponds to, 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 the internal winning of plural types of winnings is successful by lottery, and stop of 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 and the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination predetermined for the winning combination internally A determination means for determining, and a payout control means for performing a game medium payout process for paying out a game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode. Also, such as the slot machine is suitable.
<Examples of other game machines / slot machines>

  Hereinafter, the slot machine 1000 which is an example of the game machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described. FIG. 44 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1000 as seen from the front side (player side). FIG. 45A is an external perspective view of the operation button unit provided in the slot machine 1000, and FIG. 45B is a plan view of the operation button unit.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 44 includes a main body 1001 and a front door 1002 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 1001 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 1001. In the center of the main body 1001, three reels (left reel 1010, middle reel 1011 and right reel 1012) having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface (not shown) are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 1000. It is configured to be able to. These reels 1010 to 1012 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In this embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 1010 to 1012 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame material. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 1010 to 1012 are generally displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 1013 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating each of the reels 1010 to 1012, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 1010 to 1012 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 1000, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 1013 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the reels 1010 to 1012. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 1000, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each reel 1010 to 1012. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 1010 to 1012 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 1020 is a lamp indicating a winning line 1014 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines 1014. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. If three are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. The number of winning lines 1014 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right The down line and the upper right line may be set as valid pay lines, and the same number of pay lines may be set as valid pay lines regardless of the number of bets.

  The notification lamp 1023 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 1024 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 1022 informs the player that the current game is replayable (the medal need not be inserted) when winning a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 1028 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 1030 to 1032 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 1000. In the present embodiment, every time the bet button 1030 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted, two are inserted when the bet button 1031 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 1032 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 1032 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 1029 turns on the lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 1021 is turned on.

  The medal slot 1041 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 1030 to 1032, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 1041. is there. The stored number display 1025 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 1000. The game information display 1026 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display unit 1027 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 1025, the game information display 1026, and the payout number display 1027 are 7 segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 1035 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 1010 to 1012. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 1041 or when the bet buttons 1030 to 1032 are operated and the start lever 1035 is operated, the reels 1010 to 1012 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 1035 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 1036 is provided with stop buttons 1037 to 1039. The stop buttons 1037 to 1039 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 1010 to 1012 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 1035, and are associated with the reels 1010 to 1012. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 1037 to 1039 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each of the stop buttons 1037 to 1039. When the stop buttons 1037 to 1039 can be operated, the light emitter can be turned on to notify the player.

  A rectangular chance button 1100 arranged on the right side of the bet button 1032 and an operation button unit 1046 arranged on the right side of the chance button 1100 are one of operation means used for various operations by the player. . As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 45, the operation button unit 1046 has a rectangular base 1050. On the base 1050, an upper button 1046U, a lower button 1046D, a left button 1046L, and a right button 1046R. And an OK button 1046O and a clear button 1046C.

  Returning to FIG. 45, the medal return button 1033 is a button for removing a medal by pressing when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 1034 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 1000 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 1055. Door key hole 1040 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 1002 of slot machine 1000 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 1036, a title panel 1062 for displaying a model name and pasting various types of certificate stamps is provided. At the lower part of the title panel 1062, a medal payout opening 1055 and a medal tray 1061 are provided.

The sound hole 1081 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 1000 to the outside. Side lamps 1044 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 1002 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 1060 is disposed above the front door 1002, and a sound hole 1043 is provided above the effect device 1060. The effect device 1060 includes a shutter (shielding device) 1063 including two right shutters 1063a and a left shutter 1063b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device 1057 (effect image) disposed on the back side of the shutter 1063. The display screen of the liquid crystal display device 1057 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 1000 when the right shutter 1063a and the left shutter 1063b are opened horizontally in front of the liquid crystal display device 1057. It has become. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, but may be any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information. For example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.
<Examples of effects produced by vibrating chair covers in slot machines>

  Next, specific examples of effects using the vibration chair cover 78 in the slot machine 1000 will be described with reference to FIGS.

In addition, the rectangle shown with the code | symbol 1057 in each figure shows the liquid crystal display device (effect image display apparatus) 1057 typically. Further, below the liquid crystal display device (effect image display device) 1057, a symbol display window 1013 in which a left reel 1010, a middle reel 1011 and a right reel 1012 are arranged is illustrated. Also, a game information display 1026 made of LEDs is schematically shown near the lower left of the symbol display window 1013, and a chair with a vibrating chair cover 78 is seated near the right side of the symbol display window 1013. A player is schematically illustrated.
<Specific example of effect by vibrating chair cover in slot machine / specific example 1>

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, a specific example 1 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover in the slot machine 1000.

  FIG. 46A shows a state in which an AT game is being performed and the left reel 1010, the middle reel 1011 and the right reel 1012 are all stopped. In this example, “game start operation by start lever 1035” is set to “reproduction start condition by reel (first condition)” and “start condition by vibration production (second condition)”. .

  When the game start operation is performed by the start lever 1035 in the state shown in FIG. 46A, “reel production start condition (first condition)” and “vibration production start condition (second condition)”. Therefore, the slot machine 1000 starts an effect using the reels 1010 to 1012 (in this example, a short freeze effect) and an external concentrated terminal board (not shown in the pachinko machine 100). The external terminal board signal 12 indicating a predetermined vibration pattern is output to the slave board 50 via the external terminal board 349).

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a corresponding command to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command vibrates the vibration chair cover 78 in a vibration mode corresponding to the command. Thus, the effect by the vibrating chair cover 78 is executed.

  FIG. 46C shows a state in which the reels 1010 to 1012 are normally rotating, and FIG. 46D is a state in which the left reel 1010 is stopped by the first stop operation by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039. . Further, FIG. 46E is a state in which the right reel 1012 is stopped by the second stop operation by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039, and FIG. 46F is a third stop by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039. The middle reel 1011 is stopped by the operation.

  In this example, the “third stop operation by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039” includes “AT game number extra lottery execution condition (third condition)” and “effect end condition by vibration (fourth condition)”. It is set to. At the timing shown in FIG. 46 (f), the third stop operation is performed by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039, so that “the end condition of the effect by vibration (fourth condition)” is satisfied, and the slot machine 1000 The external terminal board signal 12 indicating “vibration pattern = immediate stop” is output to the slave board 50 via the external concentrated terminal board. Thereby, at the timing shown in FIG. 46 (f), the effect by vibration is finished.

  In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 46 (f), the third stop operation is performed by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039, so that the “AT game number extra lottery execution condition (third condition)” is also satisfied. The slot machine 1000 executes the lottery by adding the number of AT games, and displays the lottery result of the lottery (in this example, “+260” representing 260 additions) on the liquid crystal display device 1057. The game information display 1026 is used to display a suggestion of adding the number of AT games (in this example, “06”).

According to this example, it is possible to notify the player of the extra number of AT games by the end of the effect due to vibration, so that the player can compare with the case where only the notification by display (notification by the liquid crystal display device 1057) is performed. It may be possible to reliably inform the player of advantageous information.
<Specific example of production by vibrating chair cover in slot machine / specific example 2>

  FIG. 47 is a diagram showing a specific example 2 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series. The state shown in FIGS. 47A to 47E is the same as the state shown in FIGS. 46A to 46E, and the description thereof is omitted. Here, FIG. The state shown in (f) will be described.

  FIG. 47 (f) shows that, as a result of the middle reel 1011 being stopped by the third stop operation by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039, “cherry symbol” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 1010, and “ This is a state in which three “watermelon symbols” are stopped and displayed side by side.

  In this example, “the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ cherry symbol-ANY-ANY ”and the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ watermelon symbol—watermelon symbol—watermelon symbol ”are both“ The production start condition (second condition) ”is set.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 47 (f), the third stop operation is performed by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039, so that “the end condition of the effect by vibration (fourth condition)” is satisfied, but the symbol combination “ "Cherry design-ANY-ANY" and the design combination "Watermelon design-Watermelon design-Watermelon design" are both available (both winning a winning combination). In other words, the slot machine 1000 outputs an external terminal board signal 12 indicating a predetermined vibration pattern to the slave board 50 via the external concentrated terminal board.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a corresponding command to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command vibrates the vibration chair cover 78 in a vibration mode corresponding to the command. Thus, the effect by the vibrating chair cover 78 is executed.

According to this example, since the effect by vibration is continued even after the third stop operation, it is possible to notify the player that the player has won a specific winning combination, so that notification by display (symbol display window 1013). In some cases, information advantageous to the player can be surely notified as compared with the case where only the notification is performed.
<Specific example of effect by vibrating chair cover in slot machine / specific example 3>

  FIG. 48 and FIG. 49 are diagrams showing a specific example 3 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series.

  48 (a) to 48 (c), as a result of the middle reel 1011 being stopped by the third stop operation by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039, the “cherry symbol” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 1010. This is a state where three “watermelon symbols” are stopped and displayed on the up line winning line L1.

  In this example, “winning both the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ cherry symbol-ANY-ANY ”and the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ watermelon symbol—watermelon symbol—watermelon symbol ” Notification and notice effect start conditions (fifth condition) ”are set. At the timing shown in FIG. 48 (c), both the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” and the symbol combination “Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol” are aligned (winning both winning roles) The slot machine 1000 satisfies the “starting condition notification and notice effect start condition (fifth condition)”, and the slot machine 1000 uses the game information display 1026 to detect the chance combination notification (in this example, the dot placed in the lower right corner). The segment is turned on) and the notice effect is started.

  FIGS. 48D to 49A show a state in which a notice effect is being executed. In the notice effect of this example, the characters of the main character perform a bowling game and execute an animation until acquiring a strike (winning the bowling game).

  FIG. 49C to FIG. 49E show a state in which push order navigation indicating the push order of the stop buttons 1037 to 1039 is being executed. In the push order navigation of this example, a display (in this example, suggesting stop operation (stop operation in order of right stop button 1039 → middle stop button 1038 → left stop button 1037) by pressing the stop buttons 1037 to 1039 in reverse) , “Displaying characters and figures“ Aim at 7 by pressing backwards ”).

  FIG. 49D shows a state in which the right reel 1012 is stopped by the first stop operation by the right stop button 1037 and “7 symbols” is displayed in the middle stage of the right reel 1012, and FIG. The middle reel 1011 is stopped by the second stop operation by the middle stop button 1038, and “7 symbols” is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel 1011. FIG. 49 (f) shows a third state by the left stop button 1037. The left reel 1010 is stopped by the stop operation, and “7 symbols” is displayed in the middle of the left reel 1010.

  In this example, “having won the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ 7 symbol-7 symbol-7 symbol ”” is set as the “starting condition of vibration production (second condition)”. At the timing shown in FIG. 49 (f), since the symbol combination “7 symbols-7 symbols-7 symbols” is arranged on the horizontal winning line L2 (winning winning combination), “start condition of effect by vibration (second The slot machine 1000 outputs the external terminal board signal 12 indicating a predetermined vibration pattern to the slave board 50 via the external concentrated terminal board.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a corresponding command to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command vibrates the vibration chair cover 78 in a vibration mode corresponding to the command. Thus, the effect by the vibrating chair cover 78 is executed.

According to this example, since it is possible to notify the player that a specific winning combination has been won by the effect of vibration, the player can be compared to a case where only notification by display (notification by the symbol display window 1013) is performed. In some cases, it is possible to reliably notify advantageous information.
<Specific example of effect by vibrating chair cover in slot machine / specific example 4>

  FIG. 50 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, specific example 4 of the effect produced by the vibrating chair cover in the slot machine 1000.

  In FIG. 50A, as a result of the middle reel 1011 being stopped by the third stop operation by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039, the “cherry symbol” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 1010, and the “watermelon” This is a state in which three symbols are stopped and displayed side by side.

  In this example, “winning both the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ cherry symbol-ANY-ANY ”and the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ watermelon symbol—watermelon symbol—watermelon symbol ” Notification and Gase notice effect (false notice effect start condition (sixth condition) ”.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 50 (a), both the symbol combination "Cherry Symbol-ANY-ANY" and the symbol combination "Watermelon Symbol-Watermelon Symbol-Watermelon Symbol" are available (winning both winning roles) The slot machine 1000 satisfies the “starting condition notification and false start notification (false notification effect) start condition (sixth condition)”, and the slot machine 1000 uses the game information display 1026 (in this example, The dot segment placed in the lower right corner is lit) and the notice effect is started.

  FIG. 50 (b) to FIG. 50 (e) show a state in which a gusset notice effect (false notice effect) is being executed. In the case of the Gase notice effect (false notice effect) in this example, the characters of the main character play a bowling game, and animation is executed until the strike is missed (defeated by the bowling game).

In this example, “the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ 7 symbol-7 symbol-7 symbol ”” is set as the “starting condition of the effect by vibration”, but the condition is not satisfied Therefore, the slot machine 1000 does not output the external terminal board signal 12 indicating the predetermined vibration pattern to the slave board 50 via the external concentrated terminal board. Therefore, in this example, the effect by the vibration chair cover 78 is not executed.
<Specific example of effect by vibrating chair cover in slot machine / specific example 5>

  FIG. 51A to FIG. 51D are diagrams showing a specific example 5 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series.

  51 (a) to 51 (c), as a result of the middle reel 1011 being stopped by the third stop operation by the stop buttons 1037 to 1039, the “cherry symbol” is stopped and displayed in the middle of the left reel 1010. This is a state in which three “watermelon symbols” are stopped and displayed on the up line.

  In this example, “the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ cherry symbol-ANY-ANY ”and the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination“ watermelon symbol—watermelon symbol—watermelon symbol ”are both“ The production start condition (second condition) ”is set. At the timing shown in FIG. 51 (c), both the symbol combination “Cherry symbol-ANY-ANY” and the symbol combination “Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol-Watermelon symbol” are aligned (winning both winning combinations) The slot machine 1000 outputs the external terminal board signal 12 indicating a predetermined vibration pattern to the child board 50 through the external concentrated terminal board because the “starting condition of the effect by vibration (second condition)” is satisfied. .

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a corresponding command to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command vibrates the vibration chair cover 78 in a vibration mode corresponding to the command. Thus, the effect by the vibrating chair cover 78 is executed.

Further, in this example, “end of the notice announcement effect” is set to “termination condition of vibration effect (fourth condition)”. At the timing shown in FIG. 51 (d), since the gasse notice effect has ended, the “effect condition for the effect by vibration (fourth condition)” is satisfied, and the slot machine 1000 determines that “vibration pattern = immediate stop”. The external terminal board signal 12 indicating is output to the sub board 50 via the external concentrated terminal board. Thereby, the effect by vibration is complete | finished at the timing shown in FIG.51 (d).
<Specific example of effect by vibrating chair cover in slot machine / specific example 6>

  FIG. 51E shows a specific example 6 of the effect by the vibrating chair cover in the slot machine 1000 in time series.

  In the effect by vibration of this example, a vibrating chair cover 90 shown in FIG. The vibration chair cover 90 includes four vibration plate units 78b1 to 78b4. Of the four diaphragm units 78b, the first diaphragm unit 78b1 is arranged facing upward in the vertical direction with the central portion of the diaphragm chair cover 90 as a base point, and the second diaphragm unit 78b2 is disposed on the diaphragm chair 90. It is arranged toward the lower side in the vertical direction starting from the center. The third diaphragm unit 78b3 is disposed toward the left side in the horizontal direction with the central portion of the vibration chair cover 90 as a base point, and the fourth diaphragm unit 78b4 is horizontal with the central portion of the vibration chair cover 90 as a base point. It is arranged toward the right direction.

  FIG. 51E shows a state where a bonus is won. In this example, “bonus winning” is set to “starting condition of effect by vibration”. In this example, since the bonus is won at the timing shown in FIG. 51 (e), the slot machine 1000 sends the external terminal board signal 12 indicating “vibration pattern = pattern A” via the external concentrated terminal board. It is output to the sub board 50.

  The sub board 50 that has received the external terminal board signal 12 transmits a command including information of “vibration pattern = pattern A” to the main board 70, and the main board 70 that has received this command receives the vibration of the pattern A. The effect by the vibration chair cover 90 is executed by vibrating the vibration chair cover 90 in a manner. Here, the vibration mode of the pattern A is a vibration mode in which all of the four vibration plate units 78b1 to 78b4 of the vibration chair cover 90 are vibrated as shown in FIG. Note that the vibration pattern of the vibration chair cover and the strength of vibration may be changed according to the type of bonus or privilege.

  According to this example, since it is possible to notify the player that the bonus combination has been won by the effect of vibration, it is advantageous to the player as compared to the case where only notification by display (notification by the symbol display window 1013) is performed. In some cases, information can be reliably communicated.

  As described above, the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming apparatus 35 shown in FIG. 2) according to the present embodiment is a gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 8 or the slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 44). Effect means (for example, the diaphragm 76 and the vibration motor 74 shown in FIG. 2) capable of executing at least an effect related to the effect to be performed, and effect control means (for example, a child shown in FIG. 2) capable of at least controlling the effect means. Board 50 and parent board 70), wherein the effect control means is means capable of receiving at least a first signal (for example, external terminal board signal 12), Is a signal related to at least one of a plurality of types of signals (for example, external terminal board signals 1 to 12) output to the outside from the gaming table (for example, external terminal board signals 1 to 12 itself) And External terminal board signals 1 to 12 (signals generated by an external device (such as a management computer)), and the effect control means controls the effect means related to the first signal (for example, vibration, The effect control means is a means provided separately from the effect means (for example, a unit different from the effect means, but the effect means is wired (or wireless)). A means that can communicate in one direction (or two-way) by communication, a means provided in a place (for example, amusement island) different from a place (for example, a chair) where the directing means is installed, and a directing means are installed. This is a gaming apparatus characterized by being a thing (for example, a means provided on a gaming table) different from a thing to be played (for example, a chair).

  According to the gaming apparatus according to the present embodiment, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus having a feature in the rendering means. In addition, there are cases where the production means can be reduced in size. The effect control means may be a means capable of executing control of the effect means related to a second signal different from the first signal, or the effect means (first effect means) and May be a means capable of executing control of another second rendering means.

  Further, the gaming system according to the present embodiment (for example, the gaming system 10 shown in FIG. 1) includes a gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 8 and the slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 44) and the gaming table. 2. A gaming system provided with a production means (for example, the vibrating chair cover 78 shown in FIG. 2) capable of executing at least a production related to a production to be performed, wherein the production means includes a first production control unit (for example, 2), a second effect control unit (for example, the parent substrate 70 illustrated in FIG. 2), and an effect execution unit (for example, the diaphragm 76 and the vibration motor 74 illustrated in FIG. 2). The first production control unit is a control unit capable of receiving at least a first signal (for example, the external terminal board signal 12), and the first signal is transmitted from the gaming table. Multiple types output to the outside Signals related to at least one of the signals (for example, the external terminal plate signals 1 to 12) (for example, the external terminal plate signals 1 to 12 themselves and the external device (management) based on the external terminal plate signals 1 to 12) The first production control unit is a control signal for controlling the production execution unit according to the type of the received first signal (hereinafter referred to as “second”). For example, a command) is transmitted to the second effect control unit, and the second effect control unit executes the effect in a pattern according to the second signal. The first production control unit is a control unit that transmits the second signal to the second production control unit by wireless communication, and the first production control unit The production control unit is the game table or the The installation part where the game machine is installed (for example, a supply tank for supplying game media stored in the upper tank to each game machine, a collection passage for collecting game media discharged from each game machine, and fixing the game machine The second production control unit is a control unit provided on the side on which the production means is attached (for example, the chair 40 side). Is a gaming system characterized by

  According to the gaming system according to the present embodiment, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a gaming system having a feature in the rendering means.

  Further, the effect means is means provided in contact means (for example, chair 40) capable of contacting a player, and at least a part of the effect control means is provided with the game table or the game table. Installation section (for example, a supply bowl for supplying game media stored in the upper tank to each game machine, a collection passage for collecting game media discharged from each game machine, and a frame for fixing the game machine) It may be a means provided on the side.

  Further, the effect control means is a control composed at least of a first effect control unit (for example, the sub board 50 shown in FIG. 2) and a second effect control unit (for example, the parent board 70 shown in FIG. 2). The first effect control unit is a control unit provided on the gaming table or the installation unit side, and the second effect control unit is a control provided on the contact unit side. Part.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to realize space saving on the contact means side by providing the first effect control unit on the game table or the member to which the game table is attached.

  The first effect control unit is a control unit capable of receiving at least the first signal, and the first effect control unit includes a control signal (hereinafter, referred to as a control signal related to the input first signal). "Second signal") can be transmitted to the second effect control unit, and the second effect control unit controls the effect means according to the second signal. It may be a means capable of executing.

  Further, the first effect control unit and the second effect control unit may be control units to which power is supplied from different power sources (for example, the AC power source and the battery 72 shown in FIG. 2). The first effect control unit and the second effect control unit may be configured to be supplied with power from the same power source (for example, the AC power source shown in FIG. 2). In addition, the first effect control unit is a control unit to which power (for example, AC power shown in FIG. 2) is supplied from a first power source, and the second effect control unit has a second power source ( For example, the control unit is supplied with power from the battery 72) shown in FIG. 2, and the first power source is a power source different from a power source of the gaming machine (for example, a power source of a game store not shown), The second power source may be a power source different from the power source of the gaming table.

  In addition, a game island (for example, the game island 30 shown in FIG. 1) on which a plurality of the game machines can be installed is provided, and the first effect control unit is provided with one control for one game machine. The second production control unit is a control unit provided for one contact unit, and the production unit is provided for one contact unit. It may be.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to provide different effects for each game machine, and it may be possible to provide the effects flexibly.

  Note that the number of first effect control units and the number of second effect control units need only be the same. For example, a chair provided with effect means (for example, a vibrating chair cover 78) in the game island. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which chairs that are not provided are mixed and the effect of the effect means is not performed depending on the game table to be played. With such a configuration, the player may be able to arbitrarily select.

  In addition, a game island (for example, the game island 30 shown in FIG. 1, a curtain board for covering the supply basket, and a storage box (dollar box) for storing game balls can be placed on which a plurality of the game machines can be installed. The first production control unit (e.g., FIG. 41 (b)). ) Is a control unit provided for one of the plurality of game machines, and the second effect control unit (for example, vibrating chair covers 78A to 78E shown in FIG. 41B). The parent substrate) may be a control unit provided for one contact means, and the rendering means may be a means provided for one contact means.

  With such a configuration, the first presentation means can be shared, and there are cases where cost reduction and space saving in the game store can be achieved.

  Further, at least one of the plurality of gaming machines is a first gaming machine, and at least one of the plurality of gaming machines different from the first gaming machine is a second gaming machine. 42 (for example, the pachinko machine 100B shown in FIG. 42 (a)), and the first effect control unit (in the first game table or the second game table) corresponds to the first game table. The second signal related to the first signal is sent to the second effect control unit (for example, the vibration shown in FIG. 42A) provided in the contact means corresponding to the first game stand. Control unit capable of transmitting toward the parent board of the chair cover 78A, wherein the first effect control unit (in the first game table or the second game table) corresponds to the second game table. The second signal related to the first signal is transmitted to the connection corresponding to the second game machine. The provided means second effect control unit (e.g., a parent substrate vibration chair cover 78B shown in FIG. 42 (a)) may be transmittable controller towards.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to associate a production means corresponding to the game stand and perform a related production in some cases.

  In addition, it is sufficient that the number of the first effect control units is smaller than the number of the second effect control units. There should just be the location which the production control part corresponds. Further, depending on the layout of the game island, a one-to-one relationship or a plurality of one-to-one relationships may be mixed. Moreover, the said 2nd effect control part may be a means provided with respect to one said effect means.

  Further, at least one of the plurality of gaming machines is a first gaming machine, and at least one of the plurality of gaming machines different from the first gaming machine is a second gaming machine. 42 (for example, the pachinko machine 100B shown in FIG. 42 (a)), and the first effect control unit (for example, in the first game table or the second game table) (shown in FIG. 42 (b)). The sub board 50A) sends the second signal related to the first signal corresponding to the first game machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100A shown in FIG. 42B) to the second game machine. (For example, the pachinko machine 100B shown in FIG. 42B) in the second effect control unit provided in the contact means (for example, the parent board of the vibrating chair cover 78B shown in FIG. 42A). A control unit capable of transmitting to the (first game console or second The first effect control unit (in the game table) sends the second signal related to the first signal corresponding to the second game table to the contact means corresponding to the first game table. The control part which can be transmitted toward the said 2nd production | presentation control part provided may be sufficient.

  With such a configuration, there may be a case where an effect related to another game machine can be executed. In addition, there are cases where the production by the production means can be used for simultaneous production.

  The first effect control unit is a control unit including a first board (for example, a child board 50 shown in FIG. 14), and the game table sends the first signal to an external terminal. A board (for example, an external terminal board 349 shown in FIG. 14) can be output, and on the side of the game stand or the installation section, a housing section (the first board can be housed near the external terminal board). For example, a housing case 51) shown in FIG. 14 may be provided.

  With such a configuration, the wiring between the game machine and the first board can be shortened, noise can be prevented from being added to the first signal, and the first signal can be reliably input There is.

  The first effect control unit may be a control unit that transmits the second signal to the second effect control unit by wireless communication.

  With such a configuration, the labor of wiring work can be saved and the wiring does not get in the way in the game store. The first effect control unit may be a control unit that transmits a control signal to the second effect control unit by wire.

  Further, the rendering means includes a diaphragm (for example, the diaphragm 76 shown in FIG. 2) and a drive source for vibrating the diaphragm (for example, the vibration motor 74 shown in FIG. 2, an eccentric motor, a vibration speaker, a solenoid). , Low frequency, piezoelectric element). Further, the effect means may be a means capable of at least generating wind.

  With such a configuration, vibration and wind can be felt by the player as a tactile sensation, so that the player can easily experience the operation of the rendering means while concentrating the player on the game stand. There is. In addition, the structure which can perform several production | presentation simultaneously, such as a wind and vibration by a wind generation function (for example, rotation of a propeller, etc.), a wind and a fragrance which is made to smell by a wind, may be sufficient.

  Further, the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming apparatus shown in FIG. 2) according to the present embodiment is related to the effects performed on the gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 8 and the slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 44). A gaming device comprising at least presentation means (for example, the vibrating chair cover 78 shown in FIG. 4) and contact means (for example, the chair 40 shown in FIG. 4) capable of contacting the player. The effect means is means configured to be detachable from the contact means, and the effect means is means capable of contacting a player in a state where the effect means is attached to the contact means. This is a gaming apparatus characterized by the above.

  According to the gaming apparatus according to the present embodiment, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a gaming apparatus having a feature in the rendering means. Further, there may be a case where the effect can be transmitted to the player by bringing the effect means provided separately from the game stand into contact with the player. The contact means may be an operation means that is a part of the game stand and can be operated by the player (for example, a ball launching handle, an effect button, a ball removal button on a lower plate, a stop button for a slot, and an effect) Button, credit check button, etc.).

  Further, the gaming apparatus (for example, the gaming system shown in FIG. 1) according to the present embodiment includes a gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 8 and the slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 44) and the gaming table. It is a gaming system provided with an effect means (for example, the vibration chair cover 78 shown in FIG. 4) capable of executing at least an effect related to the effect to be performed, and the effect means is a first effect control unit (for example, 2), a second effect control unit (for example, the parent substrate 70 illustrated in FIG. 2), and an effect execution unit (for example, the diaphragm 76 and the vibration motor 74 illustrated in FIG. 2). The game table is capable of transmitting a signal related to the game (hereinafter referred to as “first signal”, for example, an external terminal board signal 12) to the first effect control unit, The first performance control unit has received A control signal (hereinafter referred to as “second signal”, for example, a command) for controlling the effect execution unit according to the type of the first signal can be transmitted to the second effect control unit. The second effect control unit is a control unit that causes the effect execution unit to perform an operation in a pattern according to the control signal, and the first effect control unit is configured to transmit the first effect control unit by wireless communication. A second signal sent to the second effect control unit, wherein the first effect control unit and the second effect control unit are different power sources (for example, the AC power source shown in FIG. A gaming system characterized in that power is supplied from a battery 72).

  According to the gaming system according to the present embodiment, there may be a case where it is possible to provide a gaming system having a feature in the rendering means.

  The contact means may be a means capable of contacting a player in a state where the effect means is not attached to the contact means.

  With such a configuration, the player may be able to easily confirm the presence or absence of the production means. For example, in the case of an effect due to vibration, it is possible to improve the interest in the sense that some effect occurs if the effect means is installed, but there are cases where it can be prevented from being extremely surprised.

  The effect means is a means configured to include a cover member that covers the contact means (for example, a handrest (located in the vicinity of the ball launching handle)), and the contact means is the effect means. May be a means that does not contact the player when not attached to the contact means.

  Further, the effect means is a means including a cover member that covers a part of the contact means (for example, an armrest portion 41a shown in FIG. 6), and the contact means is the contact means that the effect means is the contact with. It may be a means capable of coming into contact with the player when not attached to the means.

  The effect means is a means configured to include an effect execution unit that executes an effect and an effect control unit that controls the effect execution unit, and the effect execution unit is detachable from the contact means. The effect execution unit can contact the player in a state where the effect means is attached to the contact means, and the effect control unit is a control unit provided at a position different from the effect execution unit. Also good.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to reduce the weight or the size of the effect execution unit that can be attached to and detached from the contact means. The production execution unit may be detachable and the production control unit may be built in the contact means, or at least a part of the production control unit may be at a position different from the production execution unit, or all of them may be integrated. Also good.

  In addition, the production control unit includes a first production control unit (for example, the child board 50 shown in FIG. 2) and a second production control unit (for example, the parent board 70 shown in FIG. 2). The first production control unit is a game machine or an installation unit on which the game machine is installed (for example, a supply bowl for supplying game media stored in an upper tank to each game machine, and each game machine A control unit provided on the side of a collection path for collecting game media discharged from the table and a frame for fixing the game table), and the second effect control unit is provided on the side of the contact means The first production control unit and the second production control unit are control units to which power is supplied from different power sources (for example, the AC power source and the battery 72 shown in FIG. 2). Also good.

  With such a configuration, there is a case where the failed part can be easily specified when one of the first effect control unit and the second effect control unit fails. The first effect control unit and the second effect control unit may be configured to be supplied with power from the same power source (for example, the AC power source shown in FIG. 2). In addition, the first effect control unit is a control unit to which power (for example, AC power shown in FIG. 2) is supplied from a first power source, and the second effect control unit has a second power source ( For example, the control unit is supplied with power from the battery 72) shown in FIG. 2, and the first power source is a power source different from a power source of the gaming machine (for example, a power source of a game store not shown), The second power source may be a power source different from the power source of the gaming table.

  The first effect control unit is a control unit capable of receiving a signal (hereinafter referred to as “first signal”; for example, an external terminal board signal 12) from the management device of the game table or the game store. The first effect control unit transmits a control signal (hereinafter referred to as “second signal”, for example, a command) for controlling the effect execution unit in accordance with the type of the first signal. The second effect control unit may be a control unit that causes the effect execution unit to perform an operation in a pattern corresponding to the second signal. .

  With such a configuration, the production means may be controlled in relation to a game table or a signal from a management computer (hall computer) that receives a signal from the game table. There may be a case where it is possible to perform an effect operation related to a plurality of game tables including a table.

  Further, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 8 and the slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 44) according to the present embodiment includes main control means (for example, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 12) and production control means. (E.g., a first sub-control unit) and an external output means (e.g., an external terminal board 349 shown in FIG. 12) capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the game machine, wherein the external output The means is a means provided with a plurality of (for example, twelve) output ports, and the main control means sends a plurality of types of external output signals (for example, external terminal plate signals 1 to 12) to the external output means. At least a means capable of outputting, a part of the plurality of types of external output signals is a signal (for example, an external terminal board signal 12) for instructing a rendering operation, and the main control unit includes a plurality of the rendering control unit. Types of production control signals For example, a sub-command (control command)) capable of outputting means, it is the amusement machine according to claim.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there are cases where there are variations in the signal to be transmitted because there are a plurality of signal output destinations by the main control means.

  In addition, one of the plurality of types of external output signals is a first type of external output signal (for example, the external terminal board signal 3 shown in FIG. 13), One is a second type of external output signal (for example, the external terminal board signal 12 shown in FIG. 13) different from the first type of external output signal. A first type of external output signal of the external output signals is input to the external output unit, so that the first type of external output signal is output from the plurality of output ports of the external output unit. The first control unit is configured to be able to output the first type of external output signal from one port to the output destination (for example, the data display device 20), and the main control unit includes the plurality of types of external output signals. The second type of external output signal is the external When the second type external output signal is input to the output means, the output destination of the second type external output signal from one of the plurality of output ports of the external output means ( For example, it is configured so that it can be output to the sub board 50), and the output destination of the second type external output signal is different from the output destination of the first type external output signal. May be.

  With such a configuration, there may be a case where a variation can be provided for information output to the outside of the game machine by having a plurality of output destinations of signals output from the external output means.

  One signal of the plurality of types of effect control signals is a first type of effect control signal (for example, a symbol variation start command), and one signal of the plurality of types of effect control signals is , A second type of effect control signal (for example, a big hit start command), the second type of effect control signal is a signal different from the first type of effect control signal, and the main control means The condition for outputting the first type of effect control signal (for example, when starting the variable display of the special figure) is the condition for outputting the second type of effect control signal by the main control means (for example, , In the case of starting a big hit game).

  With such a configuration, when there are a plurality of effect control signals with different output conditions, there can be variations in the effects on the game machine using the effect control signals, and the entertainment of the game can be improved There is. The main control means may be a means capable of transmitting three or more effect control signals.

  Further, the first type of external output signal (for example, symbol variation start command) is an external terminal board signal corresponding to the first type of effect control signal (for example, “strong vibration 1 second” shown in FIG. 22). 12) (for example, a signal output in response to the start of special symbol variation).

  With such a configuration, there may be cases where the variation of the production can be increased because the external output signal and the production control signal are related.

  Further, the main control means is means capable of executing at least symbol variation control (for example, special symbol or ordinary variation display), and only when the symbol variation control by the main control unit is not executed. The main control means is configured to output the first type of external output signal to the external output means, and the main control means performs the effect only when the symbol variation control by the main control means is not executed. You may be comprised so that said 1st kind of production control signal may be output to a control means.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to avoid giving a disadvantage to the player due to the output of the first signal to the outside during the symbol variation.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when power is cut off during the output of the external terminal board signal from the main control unit 300 and the recovery is started, the main control unit 300 outputs from the continuation of the external terminal board signal after power recovery. (For example, when an external terminal board signal is output for 400 ms, if the power is interrupted and recovered after 300 ms is output, the remaining 100 ms is output.) Alternatively, it may be transmitted from the beginning of the output signal.

  Further, when it is determined that the system is initially activated when the power is turned on, it may be discarded. Further, some signals (for example, external terminal board signals 1 to 11) may be transmitted after the interruption of power interruption, and other signals (for example, external terminal board signal 12) are transmitted at the time of restoration. The remaining signals may be discarded. Further, the external terminal board signal 12 may not be transmitted during a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) after the external terminal board signal 12 is transmitted. In this case, it may be possible to prevent erroneous detection due to noise on the child board side. The communication method for transmitting the external terminal board signal 12 from the main control unit 300 is parallel communication, but may be serial communication.

  Moreover, when the possibility of a big hit is suggested by the display means after the special figure is stopped, the notification may be made between the stop of the symbol and the notification of the liquid crystal. Further, the external terminal board signal 12 may be output according to the number of payouts. Further, when the external terminal board signal 12 is output to the slave board 50, when the specific timing of the specific effect in the fluctuation or the prefetching, or when the effect moving means has the specific operation pattern, the sound or the output / silence of the lamp (light emission) ) You may make it synchronize with time, the specific timing of music, etc.

  In addition, a speaker or a touch sensor may be mounted on the gaming device 35. Further, the production operation may be performed in accordance with the sound (song) or display (production display, error display, etc.) output from the game console during the big hit or during the fluctuation. Further, when the external terminal board signal 12 is received, the probability of vibration by the child board or the parent board may be determined. Moreover, even if a signal is received, it may not vibrate. Further, a startup operation may be performed when the power is turned on. Moreover, you may make it vibrate only when it is judged that there exists a player. In addition, regardless of the presence or absence of the player, when the parent board receives a command, the parent board may vibrate.

  Also, if the transmission of the external terminal board signal 12 is interrupted in the middle due to a power failure on the gaming machine side, a command corresponding to a signal length close to the signal length set in advance by the slave board is transmitted. (For example, when the command 9 is set when the signal length is 196 ms and the command 10 is set when the signal length is 208 ms, the command 10 is transmitted when the signal length is 202 ms. It may be set in advance).

  In addition, when the child board receives a signal longer than the maximum set value of the signal length transmitted from the game machine, the signal may be discarded, and a command corresponding to the maximum set value is transmitted to the parent board. You may do it.

  Further, the output destination of the first type of signal (first type of external output signal) is a plurality of gaming devices (for example, data display, relay equipment provided in island facilities; the same applies hereinafter). It is one of the ports (hereinafter referred to as “first port”), and the output destination of the second type signal (second type external output signal) is the gaming device. It may be a port different from the first port among the plurality of ports (hereinafter referred to as “second port”). Here, the gaming device is a device provided outside the gaming table.

  The output destination of the first type of signal (first type of external output signal) is a port of the first gaming device (for example, a child board), and the second type of signal ( The output destination of the second type of external output signal) is a second gaming device different from the first gaming device (for example, a port of a data display, a relay device provided in an island facility) It may be a port. Here, the first gaming device and the second gaming device are devices provided outside the gaming table.

  The main control means may be a means for outputting a signal (for example, outer end plate signals 1 to 11) other than a signal for instructing the rendering operation to the external output means, or a main board (for example, a main control unit). 300 may be a means that includes a substrate constituting at least a part of 300 (hereinafter the same) and a dispensing control substrate (for example, a substrate constituting at least a part of the dispensing control unit 600; the same applies hereinafter). . Further, the main control means may be a means composed only of the main board or may be a means composed only of the payout control board.

  Further, the gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 8 and the slot machine 1000 shown in FIG. 44) according to the present embodiment includes a control unit (for example, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 12) and an outside of the gaming table. A game table including an external output means (for example, an external terminal plate 349 shown in FIG. 12) capable of outputting a signal to the external output means, wherein the external output means is provided with a plurality of (for example, 12) output ports. The control means is means capable of outputting at least a plurality of types of signals (for example, external terminal board signals 1 to 12 shown in FIG. 13) to the external output means, and the plurality of types of signals can be output. One of the signals is a first type of signal, one of the plurality of types of signals is a second type of signal, and the second type of signal is the first type of signal. And the control means When the first type of signal (for example, the external terminal board signal 3 shown in FIG. 13) is input to the external output means, the first type of signal passes through the external output means. It is configured so that it can be output to an output destination of one type of signal, and the second type signal (for example, the external terminal board signal 12 shown in FIG. 13) is sent to the external output unit by the control unit. By being input, the second type of signal is configured to be output to the output destination of the second type of signal via the external output means, and the second type The game machine is characterized in that the output destination of the external output signal is an output destination different from the output destination of the first type of external output signal.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there are cases where a variation can be given to information output to the outside of the gaming machine by having a plurality of output destinations of signals output from the external output means.

  The first type of signal is different from the second type of signal, but may be the same type of signal. Further, “the first type signal (or the second type signal) can be output to the output destination of the first type signal (or the second type signal) via the external output means. “Configured to” means that the first type of signal (or the second type of signal) is output to the first type of signal (or the second type of signal) via the external output means. May be output to (or output). Further, it may indicate that the first type of signal (or the second type of signal) is input to the external device and is controlledly output (or output) from the external output unit. The “plural types of signals” according to the present invention may be three or more types of signals.

  The control means is a main control means (for example, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 11) capable of executing at least control related to the progress of the game, and the symbol stop control by the main control means is executed. The first type of signal may be output later by the main control means.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to avoid giving a disadvantage to the player by outputting the first type of signal to the outside of the gaming table after the symbol stop control is executed. is there.

  The timing at which the first type of signal is output may be before the symbol stop control is executed. The timing at which the first type of signal is output may be any of the following (1) to (3). (1) Processes related to each control by the main control unit (for example, symbol stop control, symbol variation start control, jackpot start control, jackpot end control, attacker release control, attacker close control, various error flag setting control, symbol variation control) (2) When a game state (big hit / electric support / non-electric support / probability change / normal, etc.) setting control and lottery control (excluding lottery control) is executed, (2) a predetermined time from the execution of each control (3) Subcommands (for example, power-on, gaming state, winning, launch position, out ball, pre-reading, variation start, variation stop, hit start, hit end, attacker open, attack close, error (main Control / dispensing control) etc.) after the main control sends. Further, the control means may be a sub control means (first sub control unit 400) or a payout control means (payout control unit 600).

  Further, the display unit (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 10 and the liquid crystal display device 1057 shown in FIG. 44) is provided, and the control unit is a unit capable of executing at least control related to the symbol lottery. As a result of the symbol lottery, a symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first symbol”, for example, a special symbol A) is determined from a plurality of symbols, and the first symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means. In this case, the control means outputs a signal corresponding to the first symbol of the first type of signal (for example, the symbol determination frequency information signal shown in FIG. 13) to the external output means. May be.

  With such a configuration, there is a case where an output corresponding to a symbol can be performed even outside the gaming table using a signal corresponding to the symbol. The symbol may be a general symbol or a decorative symbol. The first signal is output not only for symbols but also for other information (variable time lottery tables and special figure types (big hits (big hits 1, 2, 3), out of play, small hits, etc.)) You may comprise. Moreover, you may make it determine a corresponding 1st signal based on the information of a some symbol. Moreover, it is good also as a combination of a symbol instead of a symbol.

  Further, by the symbol lottery by the control means, one symbol different from the first symbol (hereinafter referred to as “second symbol”, for example, special symbol a) is determined from among the plurality of symbols. When the second symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit, the control unit outputs a signal corresponding to the second symbol of the first type of signal to the external output unit (for example, the diagram). The jackpot 3 information signal shown in FIG. 13 may be output.

  With such a configuration, since there are a plurality of signals corresponding to symbols, there are cases where the number of output patterns corresponding to symbols can be increased even outside the gaming table.

  The second symbol is not limited to the special symbol a. The special symbol B (15R big hit symbol), the special symbol C (small hit symbol) described with reference to FIG. The special figure D (outlier symbol), the special figure b (15R jackpot symbol) described with reference to FIG. 15 (b), or the special figure c (outside symbol) may be used. Also, the special symbol A and the symbol type are the same, but the symbol combination displayed on the special symbol display device may be different, or it is the same “15R special jackpot symbol” as the special symbol A, but the symbol type is Different special drawings may be used.

  Further, the control means is means capable of executing at least symbol variation control (for example, special symbol or universal variation display), and only when the symbol variation control by the control means is not executed. May be configured to output the first type of signal to the external output means.

With such a configuration, it may be possible to avoid giving a disadvantage to the player due to the output of the first signal to the outside during the symbol variation. Note that the first type of signal may be output during the symbol variation control. Further, the first signal may be output only from the execution of the big hit start control until the big hit end control (during the big hit) is executed. Further, the first signal may be output even when the above control is not being executed. For example, the first signal may be output during the symbol stop control.
<< Embodiment 2 >>

Hereinafter, a 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 second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The reference numerals shown in FIGS. 52 to 91 are used only in the description of the second embodiment in principle, and the description of the second embodiment is performed even when the overlapping reference numerals are shown in other drawings. Then, priority is given to the code | symbol shown in FIGS.
<Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to Embodiment 2 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 game machine installation business store. 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 vertical rectangular gaming base 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.

  A first output setting switch (first operation means) 190 is disposed on the right side of the chance button 136 when viewed from the front. The first output setting switch 190 is a volume (sound pressure) of sound (for example, BGM, sound effect, error sound, etc.) output from the speaker (sound output means) 120 of the pachinko machine 100, various LEDs, various lamps ( This is a switch for adjusting the luminance (light quantity) of the light output means. Since the first output setting switch 190 is disposed in front of the pachinko machine 100, unlike the second output setting switch 194 (see FIG. 53) described later, the first output setting switch 190 is an operation means that can be operated by the player.

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>

53 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 52 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 for storing 174, a power control unit 660 for supplying power to various electric game machines, and a power switch 178 for turning on / off the power by an operation of a game store clerk and an RWM 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 clear signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. doing.

  The RWM clear switch 180 is a switch that can perform RWM clear (RAM initialization) by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 100 while performing an operation. Note that the RAM clear switch 180 displays a predetermined notification (for example, “Please press again to clear RAM”) or a character display when the pachinko machine 100 is turned on while operating. If the operation is performed again, the RAM may be cleared.

  A second output setting switch (second operation means) 194 is disposed on the upper left of the first sub-board case 162. The second output setting switch 194 is configured to output a sound (eg, BGM, sound effect, error sound, etc.) output from a speaker (sound output means) 120 of the pachinko machine 100, various LEDs, various lamps ( This is a switch for adjusting the luminance (light quantity) of the light output means. Since the second output setting switch 194 is disposed on the back surface of the pachinko machine 100, a person who can lock and unlock the front frame door 106 (for example, a store clerk at a game shop) opens the front frame door 160. The operation can be performed by doing this, but a person (for example, a player) who cannot lock and unlock the front frame door 106 cannot be operated.

A setting operation unit 195 including a plurality of DIP switches is disposed on the right side of the second output setting switch 194 when viewed from the back. Each DIP switch of the setting operation unit 195 is an operation means capable of various settings relating to the game machine. In this example, a DIP switch for selecting a specific island simultaneous performance to be executed on the game machine from a plurality of types of island simultaneous performance (details will be described later), and a volume setting mode for sound output from the speaker 120 (details) As will be described later, this example includes a DIP switch capable of switching between a normal business mode (normal mode), a power saving mode A, a power saving mode B, development and sales promotion, and application. . In this example, the DIP switch of the setting operation unit 195 is configured to set the type of island simultaneous effect and the mode of volume setting, but it may be configured to be set by other operation means.
<The front of the game console>

  FIG. 54 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 first special symbol display device 212 and the second special symbol display device 214 are referred to as “special symbol display device”, the normal symbol is “normal”, the special symbol is “special”, and the first special symbol display device 212. May be referred to as “Special Figure 1”, and the special figure displayed by the second special symbol display device 212 may be referred to as “Special Figure 2”. 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. In this embodiment, a right-handed lamp (not shown) is mounted. The right-handed lamp is used for display display setting processing described later according to the gaming state (for example, big hit gaming state, probability change state, time-short state, time-short state) set in the special figure state update processing of the main control unit 300 described later. The lighting control is performed.

  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 big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. This 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 big hit 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 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. 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, timer circuit 312 for measuring time and number of times, 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 signal that is output from various sensors 320 including a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, and variable winning port. The sensor circuit 322 for outputting the amplification result and the comparison result with the reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device such as the first special diagram display device 212 or the second special diagram display device 214. Drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the display and a drive circuit 326 for performing display control of a predetermined symbol display device, for example, the universal display device 210. A drive circuit 330 for performing display control of various status display units 328 (for example, the general map hold lamp 216, the first special figure hold lamp 218, the second special figure hold lamp 220, the high accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.); A drive circuit 334 for controlling various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like 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 external gaming device (for example, a data display device or the like) via the information output circuit 336 and the external terminal board 349. An external terminal board signal indicating game information of the pachinko machine 100 and the like is output to an information input circuit 350 included in the hall computer. The “external terminal board” denoted by reference numeral 349 may be referred to as an “external concentrated terminal board” in the slot machine, and is not limited to the name “external terminal board”.

  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 the activation signal is input, game control is started (main control unit 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.

  The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300. On the other hand, the information communication between the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 600 is a two-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit a signal such as a command to the payout control unit 600, and the main control unit can also send from the payout control unit 600. A signal such as a command can be transmitted to 300.

  The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 600 may be one-way communication. In this case, the main control unit 300 is configured to transmit a signal such as a command to the payout control unit 600. However, the payout control unit 600 may be configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300. Further, the information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 may be bidirectional communication.

The main control unit 300 may transmit “plural types of commands (hereinafter, transmission commands)” to the payout control unit 600. In addition, the transmission command here may be a command such as a communication confirmation command or a prize ball number command. Further, the payout control unit 600 may transmit “a plurality of types of commands (hereinafter, received commands)” to the main control unit 300. In addition, the reception command here is a command such as a communication confirmation command, a prize ball signal output request command (command for test firing test), a command related to various errors (command related to cancellation / occurrence of various errors), a command during payout operation, etc. It may be. Further, a command other than a payout command (in particular, an error command other than payout) may not be included.
<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 426, a sensor circuit 428 that outputs detection signals from the first output setting switch 190 and the second output setting switch 194 to the basic circuit 402, a liquid crystal control unit (not shown), and a VDP 434 (video) via the liquid crystal control unit. -Display processor) is connected.

  Although details will be described later, information communication between the first sub-control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit is bidirectional communication, and the first sub-control unit 400 can transmit a signal such as a command to the liquid crystal control unit. Also, a signal such as a command can be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  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 payout control unit 600 also controls the front frame door 106 and the main body (inner frame) 104 based on control signals output from a frame sensor 605 including a front frame door open sensor, an inner frame open sensor, and a lower pan full sensor. Open / close detection is performed. The frame sensor 605 may be included in the various sensors 320.

  Also, the payout control unit 600 is connected to an external terminal board 349 that is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external gaming device (for example, a data display or a hall computer). A board signal is output.

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

The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a 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 FIG. 56A to FIG. 56D, 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 displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be stopped will be described. FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG. 1, and FIG. 4B shows an example of the stop symbol pattern of FIG.

  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.

  In FIG. 56 (a), four types from “special drawing A” to “special drawing D” are shown as the stop symbol forms of special symbol 1 in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 56 (b), Three types of symbols from “Special figure a” to “Special figure c” are shown as the special symbol patterns of special figure 2 in the symbol fluctuation stop display. In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  Among the stop symbol patterns of Special Figure 1, “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.

  In addition, 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.

  The stop symbol aspect of the other special figure 1 will be described. "Special figure C" is a small hit symbol and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. If the small hit here is won and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device, the attacker is released a predetermined number of times (for example, once), but the gaming state does not change from that before the small hit, Different from jackpot. “Special figure D” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol in which the profit amount given to the player is relatively small.

  Further, the stop symbol aspect of special figure 2 will be described. "Special figure a" is a 15R special jackpot symbol, "Special figure b" is a 15R big jackpot symbol, and "Special figure c" is an outlier symbol.

  In this embodiment, for one symbol type (for example, 15R special jackpot of special diagram 1), one type (for example, special diagram A) of symbol combinations displayed on the special symbol display device is described. For one symbol type (for example, 15R special jackpot symbol of special figure 1), a plurality of types of symbol combinations (for example, special figure A ′, special figure A ″, which are different symbol combinations from special figure A), etc. ) May be set in advance. In addition, even if the same symbol type (for example, 15R special jackpot of special figure 1), another symbol type (for example, special figure E (15R special jackpot), special figure F (15R) as the symbol type of special figure 1) It may be set in advance as a special jackpot). The same may be applied to other symbols (or symbol types) of special figure 1 and special figure 2. Note that only one special figure display device may be provided (that is, only special figure 1 may be provided).

  FIG. 56 (c) 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” and the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure b” are notified, a combination of symbols in which the same three decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1—Decoration”). 1-decoration 1 "and" decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2 ") are stopped and displayed. Further, when notifying 15R special jackpot of "Special Figure A" and 15R special jackpot of "Special Figure a", a combination of three symbols with the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "Decoration 3-Decoration 3-Decoration"). 3 ”or“ decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7 ”).

  Further, when notifying the small hit of “special drawing C”, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying the special symbol D or the special symbol c, a symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5C is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

FIG. 56 (d) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In this embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of the normal figure, “normal figure A” which is a winning symbol and “normal figure B” which is an outlier 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. Also in this figure (d), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black painting part shows the location of the segment which lights up.
<Basic circuit of main control unit>

  Next, the basic circuit 302 of the main controller 300 will be described in detail. FIG. 57 shows only the main part of the basic circuit 302 extracted from the main controller 300.

The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 includes a CPU 304 that controls the entire main control unit 300, a ROM 306 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 304 and various data referred to by the CPU 304, and the CPU 304 temporarily stores data. RAM 308 for storing.
<Built-in register of CPU of main control unit>

  The CPU 304 is a control register for controlling a counter circuit, a timer circuit, a serial communication circuit, a random number circuit, an arithmetic circuit, a reset / interrupt controller, and the like, and a built-in register such as a register used when the CPU 304 executes a control program Is provided.

  The built-in registers include a T register (special register), a general purpose register, a program counter (PC), an instruction register, and the like. The type of general-purpose register is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, an 8-bit register including an I register, an A register, an F register, a B register, a C register, a D register, an E register, an H register, and an L register is provided. The B and C registers, the D and E registers, and the H and L registers also function as 16-bit registers (pair registers) of the BC, DE, and HL registers that can perform 16-bit operations, respectively. It is configured.

  In this embodiment, the value of the interrupt vector (interrupt vector read from a predetermined device) output from the built-in device is the lower 8 bits, and the content of the I register (interrupt vector register, interrupt register) is the upper 8 bits. A 16-bit address is read as an interrupt processing address, and is branched (jumped) to a main control unit timer interrupt processing to be described later.

  For example, when an interrupt processing request is generated when the value of the I register is 00H and the value of the interrupt vector is 60H, this is indicated by 0060H (the upper byte is 00H of the I register and the lower byte is 60H of the interrupt vector). A 2-byte address (for example, 0412H) is loaded to the PC with the value (for example, 12H) stored at the address to be stored as the lower byte, and the value (for example, 04H) stored at the address indicated by 0061H as the upper byte. Thus, a branch (jump) is made to an interrupt process using this address as the head address.

  When an instruction is executed, the F register sequentially executes the S flag (sign flag), Z flag (zero flag), SZ flag (second zero flag), H flag (half carry flag) from bit 7 in the F register according to the execution result. , Bit 3 (empty bit), P / V flag (parity / overflow flag), N flag (subtract flag), and C flag (carry flag) change to 1 or 0 or do not change Or The SZ flag changes in the same manner as the Z flag except for some instructions (for example, CPI instruction, CPIR instruction, CPD instruction, CPDR instruction), and all LD instructions of Z80 compatible instructions. All 16-bit arithmetic operation instructions (including INC and DEC instructions), rotate shift instruction RLCA instruction, RLA instruction, RRCA instruction, RRA instruction, “IN A, (n)” instruction, INCENSOOU instruction, TENSOUINC instruction To do.

  Note that the Z flag does not change in the 16-bit arithmetic instruction ADD instruction, and the SZ flag changes in all the 16-bit arithmetic instructions. In addition, in the “INA, (n)” instruction, the SZ flag changes and the Z flag does not change. The position of the SZ flag or empty bit in the F register may be a bit other than the above-described bits. Note that the SZ flag may not be changed in the case of a special instruction.

  In the present embodiment, A ′, F ′, B ′, A ′, F ′, B ′, A ′, F ′, B ′, A, F, B, C, D, E, H, and L are used as auxiliary registers (back registers) corresponding to the general-purpose registers (main registers). Each of the general-purpose registers C ′, D ′, E ′, H ′, and L ′ is provided, but only the T register that is a special register is not provided with an auxiliary register. Therefore, the usage of the T register is limited, and the usage frequency of the T register is lower than that of the general-purpose register. Therefore, a situation in which the value of the T register is inadvertently rewritten (the contents of the T register are destroyed). Situation) can be prevented in advance.

  Note that the value of the auxiliary register cannot be directly read / written by various instructions, and only the value of the main register and the value of the auxiliary register are allowed to be exchanged by a special exchange instruction (EX instruction, EXX instruction). Here, for convenience of explanation, a register whose register value can be easily changed by an instruction such as a PUSH instruction / POP instruction is a general-purpose register. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and special registers such as an A register (accumulator) and an F register (flag register) are used. It is not necessary to include a register having a special role in the general-purpose register.

Although an example in which the T register is built in the CPU 304 is shown here, for example, the T register may be provided outside the CPU 304 or may be provided in a part of the RAM 308 separate from the CPU 304. That is, it is preferable that the T register is provided at a location physically different from storage means (ROM 306 in the present embodiment) for storing the control program. Furthermore, it is preferable that a control unit that performs a process of writing a specific value (described later) in the T register is different from a control unit that reads a control program from the ROM 306 and performs game control. This is because it is possible to make it difficult to perform both modification of the control program and illegal acquisition of a specific value by making the control unit different.
<Memory space and I / O space of CPU of main controller>

  Next, the memory space and I / O space of the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A is a diagram showing a memory map of the CPU 304, and FIG. 2B is a diagram showing an I / O map of the CPU 304.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 has a memory space for accessing the above-described built-in registers, ROM 306, RAM 308, etc., and an I / O space for inputting / outputting control signals to / from the above-mentioned I / O 310. doing. Specifically, as shown in the memory map of FIG. 6A, the address / data signal line of the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 is the ROM area of the memory space (0000H to 2FFFH (H is 16 in this embodiment)). 0000H to 2FBFH, 2FC0H to 2FFFH are assigned to the program management area), and the CPU 304 reads the data from the ROM 306 by designating this ROM area.

  The address / data signal line of the built-in register is assigned to a register area in the memory space (in this embodiment, FE00H to FEBFH), and the CPU 304 reads data from the built-in register to this register area and sends it to the register. Write the data.

  Further, the address / data signal line of the RAM 308 is assigned to the RWM area (F000H to F3FFH in this embodiment) of the memory space, and the CPU 304 designates this RWM area and reads data from the RAM 308 and sends it to the RAM 308. Write data. Note that other areas of the memory space (in this embodiment, 3000H to EFFFH, F4000H to FDFFH, FEC0H to FFFFH) are unused areas.

Also, as shown in the I / O map of FIG. 10B, the I / O 310 of the main control unit 300 is assigned to the work area of the I / O space (in this embodiment, 00H to BFH). The control signal is input / output to / from the I / O 310 via the I / O space. In addition, the other area | region (0C0H-FFH in this embodiment) of I / O space is made into the non-use area | region.
<Initialization process>

  Next, the initialization process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the flow of initialization processing.

  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 (system reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes this initialization process before shifting to a security mode or a user mode described later.

  Specifically, in step S51, a specific value (in this embodiment, F0H, which is the upper byte of the start address F000H of the RWM area described above) is stored in the T register built in the CPU 304. In step S52, an initial value is set in a register other than the T register, and then the process proceeds to step S53 to execute a main controller power-on process described later.

  Needless to say, the specific value stored in the T register is not limited to F0H. For example, FEH, which is the upper byte of the start address of the register area (FE00H in this embodiment), is stored in the T register. If configured, the access efficiency to the built-in register may be improved by the same principle as the access to the RAM 308. At the first timing, the upper byte of the head address of the RWM area is set in the T register, and the upper byte of the head address of the register area is set in the T register at the second timing thereafter (or before). You may comprise. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when an L level signal is input to a predetermined terminal), the upper byte of the leading address of the RWM area is set in the T register, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. If not, the upper byte of the start address of the register area may be set in the T register.

  In this initialization process, the upper byte of the start address of the RWM area is set in the T register (or / and the upper byte of the start address of the register area is set in the T register) without depending on the control program. After this initialization processing, the control program (for example, internal register initialization in step S103 to be described later) (manually) sets the upper byte of the start address of the register area in the T register (or / and stores the RWM area in the T register) It may be configured such that the upper byte of the start address is set).

  Here, the above-mentioned reset interrupt includes a system reset interrupt (a reset interrupt caused by an external event such as inputting a reset signal for a certain period to the system reset terminal) and a user reset interrupt (a user reset terminal). There are two types of reset interrupts that are triggered by an external event, such as inputting a reset signal for a certain period, and reset interrupts that are triggered by an internal event, such as a WDT timeout or access outside a specified area) There is an interrupt. In a reset by a system reset interrupt, all internal circuits including a control register and a general-purpose register are initialized (for example, an initial value corresponding to the register (for example, 00H is set in the I register)). A part of the internal circuit is initialized.

  After executing the initialization process by the system reset, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when an L level signal is input to a predetermined terminal), the security mode is entered and the predetermined condition is If not established, the user mode is entered. Here, the security mode is a mode for authenticating the user program. Specifically, when the system reset is input, re-calculate whether the authentication code calculated based on the user program is correct. If the result (security check result) is OK (no abnormality), this mode is terminated. When the security check result is NG (abnormal), the CPU 304 is configured to stop. The authentication code is written in the ROM 306 together with the user program (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “control program”) when writing into the ROM.

  The user mode is a mode in which the user program is executed from the ROM reset address (0000H, which is the start address of the ROM area described above), and the main control unit power-on process described later is started. In this embodiment, when the CPU 304 executes the user program, the byte length of data read into the instruction register in one process (one state) is 1 byte (8 bits). The data length is not particularly limited, and may be 16 bits or 32 bits, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described initialization process is configured to be executed (automatically (regardless of the control program)) before shifting to the security mode or the user mode. You may comprise so that it may be performed after transfering to user mode. Further, the initialization processing execution timing may be different depending on the type of reset (the type of interrupt factor in the case of a user reset interrupt).

  Specifically, referring to a register (one of the built-in registers) for managing the reset factor that occurred immediately before, whether or not the reset factor that occurred immediately before is (1) a system reset. (2) It is determined whether or not a user reset is caused by a timeout of WDT, and (3) whether or not a user reset is caused by access outside the designated area, and the execution timing of the initialization process is determined according to the determination result. You may comprise. In addition, the specific value and the initial value set in the initialization process may be configured to be different depending on the type of reset and the type of register (for example, a general-purpose register has 00H as an initial value in both system reset and user reset). The T register is set such that F0H is set as a specific value at the time of system reset, but may not be initialized at the time of user reset).

The security mode time can be extended by a set time or can be extended by a random time. By extending by a random amount of time, it may be difficult for the fraudster to aim at the start timing of the user program. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can set the time from user reset (for example, reset by timeout of WDT) to the start of execution of a user program to random time. With such a configuration, there is a case where fraud aimed at the start timing of the user program can be prevented in advance.
<Processing at main controller power-on>

  Next, power-on processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60A is a flowchart showing the flow of processing when the main control unit is turned on.

  In step S101 of the main controller power-on process, stack pointer initialization is performed. In this stack pointer initial setting, a stack initial value is set (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304. In the next step S102, it is determined whether or not the voltage value of the power supplied from the power controller 660 to the main controller 300 is a predetermined value (9 V in this example) or more. Waits until the voltage value of the power source becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value. If the voltage value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, internal register initialization is performed. In this internal register initial setting, the WDT 314 is activated, the access permission to the RAM 308, the numerical value that determines the execution period of the main control unit timer interrupt processing to be described later is set in each register of the timer circuit 312, and the main control unit 300 After performing processing such as initial setting of serial communication between the control unit 600 and the payout control unit 600 and setting of the maximum value of hardware random numbers, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, whether or not the RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of the game shop operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is ON (indicating that there has been an operation), that is, RAM clear Is determined. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is off (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and it is determined whether or not the power status information is information indicating suspend. As a result of the determination, if the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S106. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S106, a checksum is calculated by adding all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) of the RAM 308 to a 1-byte register having an initial value of 0, and the calculated check It is determined whether or not the result of the sum is a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the result of the checksum is normal). As a result of the determination, when the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S108. On the other hand, when the checksum result is other than a specific value (for example, 0) (when the checksum result is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, after the initial activation process is performed, the process proceeds to step S109. Although details will be described later, in this initial activation process, initial setting of a soft random number is performed. In step S108, after the return activation process is performed, the process proceeds to step S109. Although details will be described later, in this return start processing, initial setting at the time of return start is performed.

  In step S109, a RAM clear process is performed. In this RAM clear process, the storage area of the RAM 308 after the RAM clear start address set in each activation process is cleared (initialized). In step S110, a sub-control related activation setting is performed. In this sub-control-related activation setting, the activation waiting counter of the first sub-control unit 400 is set, and in this example, the sub-command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 three times. Therefore, processing for setting the initial value of the sub-control command continuous transmission counter stored in the RAM 308 is also performed.

In step S111, output port setting is performed. In this output port setting, symbol data, firing position designation signal, error state signal, prize ball signal, signal per universal figure, normal electric accessory (second special figure starting port 232, electric chew) operating signal, normal figure operation Medium signal, easy winning status signal, special signal per special signal, special signal small hit signal (limited to models equipped with small hits), special signal changing medium signal, special signal changing time shortening status signal, special electric accessory (variable) Winning port 234. Attacker) Operation signal, condition device operating signal, accessory continuous operation device operating signal, large winning port solenoid signal, normal electric accessory solenoid signal, design LED data, external terminal board signal, etc. are set Set the output port. Moreover, after finishing the process of this step S111, it transfers to the main control part main loop process. Here, the easy winning state may indicate a power support state.
<Return start processing>

  Next, the return activation process (step S108) in the main controller power-on process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60B is a flowchart showing the flow of the return activation process.

In step S201, initial setting at the time of return start is performed. In the initial setting at the time of return start, the processing to set information indicating “return start” in the power status information, the processing to set the magnetic detection abnormality flag to OFF, or device error (error due to magnetic detection or winning abnormality, etc.) The process of clearing the previous device error status, the process of clearing the device error status for the security signal, and the like are performed. In step 202, the address after the storage area that was initially set in step S201 is set as an address for starting the RAM clear, and then the return activation process is terminated.
<Initial startup process>

  Next, the initial activation process (step S107) in the main control unit power-on process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60C is a flowchart showing the flow of the initial activation process.

In step S301, initial setting of soft random numbers is performed. In the initial setting of the soft random number, the initial setting of the software random number used in the special drawing or the lottery of the ordinary drawing is performed. In step 302, the addresses after the storage area that was initially set in step S301 are set as addresses for starting the RAM clear, and then the initial activation process is terminated.
<Main control unit main loop processing>

  Next, a main control unit main loop process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the flow of main control unit main loop processing.

  When the main control unit 300 finishes executing the main control power-on process, the main control unit 300 starts executing the main control unit main loop process. In step S401 of the main control unit main loop process, interruption is prohibited. In step S402, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted (restarted). In step S403, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In the basic random number initial value updating process, a process for updating the initial value of the random number per special figure and the random number per universal figure is performed.

  In step S404, an interrupt is permitted, and in step S405, subcommand transmission processing is performed. In this sub-command transmission process, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. If there is a command to be transmitted, a process for transmitting the command is performed. In step S406, other determination random number update processing is performed. In the other determination random number update process, the process proceeds to step S407 after performing processing such as updating the special figure fluctuation time determination random number and the normal figure fluctuation time determination random number.

In step S407, it is determined whether or not the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (9 V in this example). Returning to S401, the main control unit main loop process is continued. In step S408, a power interruption process is performed. In this power interruption process, after interrupts are set to be prohibited, the power status information is set to “suspend”. In addition, after setting the checksum of the RAM 308, after setting the RAM 308 to prohibit access, the process proceeds to an infinite loop.
<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. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a timer circuit 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 4 ms). The main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S501, 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 S502 and step S503, 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 initial value of the random number per special figure and the random number per common figure performed in step S403 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. Two random number counters for generating the winning random number value, 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 predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308 is obtained by acquiring a value from a random number counter for generating a normal winning random number value that varies in a numerical range of 0 to 100 and adding 1 to the acquired value. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value stored in (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the normal winning random number value, The initial value set this time is set to the above-described initial value storage area in order to set the random number counter for generating the normal winning random number and to determine that the random counter for generating the normal winning random value has made one round next. Remember 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 S504, it is determined whether or not the interrupt function is limited (whether or not the first sub-control unit 400 is activated). If the interrupt function is limited (the first sub-control unit 400 is not activated). ), The process proceeds to step S519, and if the interrupt function is not limited (when the first sub control unit 400 is activated), the process proceeds to step S505. In step S505, it is determined whether or not a specific error (magnetic detection error in this example) is occurring. If a specific error is occurring, the process proceeds to step S520, and the specific error is not occurring. In the case, the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S506, 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 S507, processing such as input port status update is performed. In this input port state update processing, etc., the special figure starting port (first special figure starting port 230, second special figure starting port 232), general map starting port 228, and out port 240 via the input port of the I / O 310. The presence / absence of input of signals relating to switches such as the variable prize opening (attacker) 234 and the prize winning opening (general winning opening 226) is monitored and stored in a signal state storage area provided 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. In addition, when it is determined that the winning at the start opening and the winning opening is abnormal, the information stored in the signal state storage area is deleted.

  In step S507, a winning opening winning process is performed. In this winning award winning process, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the previous 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 each sphere 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 4 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 S506 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 and noise of the sphere detection sensor, it is determined that there has been a prize when the detection is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 100 μs) after the detection signal is input. Note that if the detection signal is stored twice consecutively after no detection signal, it may be determined that there has been a prize.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In this step S507, 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 the winning opening winning process in step S508, a winning opening counter updating process is also 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 the winning opening winning process in step S508, a winning acceptance process is also performed. In this winning acceptance process, whether the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232, the universal drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning port 234 are won matches the winning determination pattern information. The determination result is used. 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.

  Further, when a winning is made to the second special figure starting port 232 and the corresponding holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is read from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. Obtained as a random number value, obtains a value from the random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random value as a special figure 2 random value, and stores 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 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 addition, when the random number of a special figure is acquired, special figure prefetching processing (presence / absence judgment, symbol, prefetch lottery of variation time) is also performed.

  In step S509, a prize-related error check process is performed. In the prize-related error check process, a prize-related abnormality is confirmed and monitored, and a process for setting an abnormality according to the result of the process is performed. Some switches may not detect an abnormality. In step S510, an out switch input update process is performed. In this out switch input update process, the number of game balls that have passed through the sensor provided in the out port 240 is detected and updated.

  In step S511, serial command management processing is performed. In the serial command management process, a process of receiving a command from the payout control unit 600, a process of transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600, and the like are performed. In addition, as a command which the main control part 300 transmits to the payout control part 600, the communication confirmation command (communication state with the payout control part 600) transmitted after progress of the starting waiting time of the 1st sub control part 400 after power activation is passed. And a command for notifying the starting method of the main control unit 300 (initial start and return start), and a prize ball number command for instructing payout of game balls for designated prize balls.

  The command received by the main control unit 300 from the payout control unit 600 includes a communication confirmation return command (response command indicating that the payout control unit 600 has received a command from the main control unit 300), a test test signal Commands that contain information on the occurrence of commands (prize ball signal output request), information on the occurrence of payout errors (including no errors), and prize ball payout operation status commands (whether or not award balls are being paid out) There is a command indicating that the payout is in progress (instructing the first sub-control unit 400 to turn on / off the LED etc.).

  Next, in step S512, special figure state update processing for special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. The special figure state update process executes one of the following eight processes according to the special figure process state.

  If the special figure processing state is a change waiting state, a special figure related lottery process is executed. The presence / absence of the number of reserved balls shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is determined. If there is a held ball, the number of held balls is subtracted, and the obtained random number is transferred. Thereafter, the special figure jackpot lottery is executed in the special figure jackpot lottery process. At that time, the lottery is drawn in different tables according to the setting state of the special figure probability variation flag. If the special figure big hit lottery is not a big hit, a special figure small hit lottery is performed. Here, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a miss flag, a miss flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and an ordinary figure probability variation flag, respectively. Depending on the result of the special figure small hit lottery, any special figure type flag of the big hit flag, the small hit flag, or the off flag is set. After setting the special figure type flag, the special figure variable time lottery process is performed. In the special figure fluctuation time lottery process, the special figure fluctuation time timer is set according to the special flag per special figure and the special figure fluctuation time random number. After these lottery processes, the special figure processing state is updated to the special figure changing state, and this process ends. On the other hand, the presence / absence of the number of reserved balls in the special figures 1 and 2 is determined, and if neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is on hold, the present process is terminated. In this embodiment, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery process before the special figure 1 related lottery process, so that the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start of the special figure 1 variable game are started. Even if the 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.

  If the special figure processing state is the special figure changing state, the special figure changing process is executed. When the fluctuation time timer is checked and it is determined that the special figure is changing, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device is selected according to the special figure to be changed (special figure 1 or special figure 2). Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns on and off. On the other hand, the variable time timer is checked, and when it is determined that the special figure is stopped, the symbol data to be displayed on the special figure display device is set. Thereafter, the special figure processing state is updated to the special figure display confirmation wait state, a special figure display confirmation timer is set, and this process is terminated.

  If the special figure processing state is the special figure display confirmation wait state, the special figure display confirmation weight process is executed. While the special figure display confirmation timer set in the special figure changing process is in operation, this process is terminated (the special figure display confirmation wait state is entered). When the special figure display confirmation timer times out, the following processing is executed according to the lottery result of the special figure. If the special drawing lottery result is out of place, after executing a special figure fluctuation frequency update process, which will be described later, the special figure processing state is set to the fluctuation waiting state, and this process is terminated. If the lottery result of the special figure is a small hit, after executing the special figure fluctuation frequency update process described later, after setting the RAM clear start address set in the special figure display confirmation wait process as the RAM clear start address The RAM is cleared for the storage area from the set RAM clear start address to the RAM clear end address. The memory area where the RAM is cleared is the special figure rejection type (disappearance, big hit, small hit), special electric function activation frequency, special prize winning prize number, special electric action pattern, special electric action state, total winning prize per win, big prize Examples include storage areas such as an abnormality flag related to a mouth and a hit end timer type. After the RAM clear is completed, the special figure processing state is set to the hit start display wait state, a hit start display timer (timer for displaying that it is a hit) is set, and this process is ended. If the lottery result of the special figure is a big hit, after setting the RAM clear start address set in the special figure display determination wait process as the RAM clear start address, from the set RAM clear start address to the RAM clear end address The RAM is cleared for the storage area. The memory area where the RAM is cleared is the special figure rejection type (disappearance, big hit, small hit), special electric function activation frequency, special prize winning prize number, special electric action pattern, special electric action state, total winning prize per win, big prize Storage areas such as mouth abnormal flag, winning end timer type, easy-to-win status, special figure and ordinary figure status, special figure variable time reduction status, variable time lottery status, normal figure variable time reduction status, open extension status, etc. It is done. After the RAM clear is finished, the special figure processing state is changed to the hit start display wait state, then the hit start display timer is set, and this processing is ended.

  Here, the special figure fluctuation time update process will be described. In the special figure fluctuation time update process, when the special figure high probability fluctuation counter, the fluctuation time reduction counter, and the easy-to-win state counter (electric support state counter) are decremented by 1, and the various counters become zero Special figure status (special figure high probability status (status where special figure is set to high probability or low probability), special figure short-time status (status of whether special figure is in variable time reduction state)) and ordinary figure Status (ordinary short-time status (status of whether or not the normal time fluctuation time is reduced)), general-figure change status (status where the normal diagram is set to high probability or low probability), open extended status (general-purpose electric utility) The status for setting whether or not the open time is extended.In the open extended state, the open period of the electric chew becomes longer than the non-open extended state))). It should be noted that the update process of the special figure change time is executed regardless of the state of the special figure and the normal figure.

  If the special figure processing state is the hit start display wait state, the hit start display wait process is executed. While the hit start display timer set in the special figure display determination wait process is in operation, this process ends (the hit start display wait state is entered). When a hit of the hit start display timer occurs, a special power release process described later is executed. After the special electric character release process is completed, the special figure processing state is changed to the special electric character operating state, and the present process is terminated.

  If the special figure processing state is the special electric power operation state, the special electric power operation operation is executed. First, the maximum number of winners of the attacker and the number of winners to the attacker are acquired, and if the number of winners does not reach the maximum number of winners, the special electric utility operation timer is checked. If it is determined that the attacker is open by checking the special electric function activation timer, the process is terminated while the special figure processing state remains in the special electric character operation state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the attacker is closed, the special electric combination opening / closing control is executed according to the operation pattern of the special electric combination (attacker opening pattern). Here, the operation pattern of the special electric character is an opening / closing pattern of the special electric character within one round, a pattern for performing high-speed opening / closing within one round (paca paka), a pattern with a long open time within one round (for example, a pattern opening for 29 s) ) And the like. If it is determined that the special electric combination is in operation after the special electric combination opening / closing control is completed, the processing is terminated while the special figure processing state remains in the special electric combination operation state. When the number of winnings has reached the maximum number of winnings, or when the special winning opening is closed and the special electric character is not operating, the special figure processing state is set to the special electric character remaining ball detection state. Thereafter, the special electric prize winning detection timer is set, and this process is terminated.

  If the special figure processing state is the special electric charge remaining sphere detection state, the special electric charge remaining sphere detection process is executed. While the special power combination winning detection timer set in the special power combination operating process is in operation, this process is terminated (waiting until the remaining ball detection time elapses). If the special electric winning prize detection timer times out, set the special electric action activation delay timer (timer from the end of the current round to the start of the next round), and the special figure processing status will be activated. The process is terminated after entering the end state.

  If the special figure processing state is the special power combination operation end state, the special power combination operation end processing is executed. This process is terminated while the special power combination operation delay timer set in the special power remaining ball detection process is in operation. When a timeout of the special power combination operation delay timer occurs, the number of operations of the special power combination (the maximum number of times the big prize opening is opened) is acquired, and the end of the hit is determined. When it is determined that the hit is ended, a hit end display timer is set, the special figure processing state is set to the hit end display wait state, and this process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hit is continued, the special power combination release process is executed.

  Here, the special power combination release process will be described. First, as a process when the special winning opening is opened, the special figure processing state is set to the special electric combination operating state, and the number of special winning combination winning prizes and the special electric combination operating state are cleared. Further, a transmission request for a command to be transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 is set. After executing the process at the time of opening the big prize opening, the special electric role operation according to the hit type information (in the case of this embodiment, special figure A, special figure B, special figure a, special figure b) and the number of rounds to be started from now on Get the pattern (attacker release pattern). Thereafter, the number of operations of the special electric role is updated (the number of rounds is updated), and this process is terminated.

  If the special figure processing state is the hit end display wait state, hit end display wait processing is executed. This process is terminated while the hit end display timer set in the special electric utility operation end process is in operation. When a timeout of the hit end display timer occurs, data setting at the end of hit is performed according to hit type information (in this embodiment, big hit or small hit). In this embodiment, when the hit type information is a big hit or a small hit, the special symbol processing state is set to a waiting state for variation, and various types of big hit information (display symbol data, symbol type data, the total number of winnings during the big hit, etc.) Is cleared and this processing is terminated.

  After completion of one of the eight processes, a special game state is set. First, the easy-to-win status information is generated according to the normal figure probability fluctuation flag, the common figure probability fluctuation flag, and the opening time extension flag for one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232, and Combined with the special figure status generated by the process. Next, the state change of the special figure processing state is determined, and when the hit (big hit or small hit), the end of the hit operation is determined, and at other times, the end of one game is determined. Thereafter, a transmission request for a command to be transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 is set, and the process is terminated.

  In step S513, 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 performs fixed display of either the winning symbol or the off symbol. 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 usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to the 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 (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, 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 in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step SB23.

  In step S513, a general drawing related lottery process is also 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 reservation number storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S514, 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 S517 are read, the presence or absence of a predetermined error is monitored, and when a predetermined error is detected, the first sub-control unit 400 Device information indicating the presence or absence of an error is set in transmission information to be transmitted. 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.

  In step S515, external output signal management processing is performed. In the external output signal management processing, processing for preparing to transmit an external terminal board signal is performed. In step S516, a subcommand management process is performed. In this sub-command management process, preparations for transmitting various commands to the first sub-control unit 400 are made. The output schedule information (subcommand) to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, and bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), Bits 11 to 14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, Information that can specify the type of command such as a RAM clear command), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by 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, the command data includes information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the value of the special symbol probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special symbol related lottery process, and the like. In the case of a change stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the special figure probability change flag, etc. are included, and in the case of the winning effect command and the end effect start command, the value of the special figure probability change flag, etc. are included. In the case of the jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the jackpot round number, 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 command data stored in the RAM 308 is selected by the 15R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related lottery process. The information indicating the timer number, 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 big hit 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.

  Further, in the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, 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 Information indicating the value of the flag, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game 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 SB33, 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 S517, display display setting processing is performed. In this display display setting process, the display (LED lighting pattern) such as “Number of reserved balls, combination of symbols”, status (during electric support or non-electric support), right-handed state, etc. Performs processing to set data to be output. In step S518, output management processing is performed. In this output management process, a process of outputting a control signal set in each process to a solenoid or LED, a process of transmitting a prepared command to the first sub-control unit 400 or the payout control unit 600, and the like are performed.

  In step S519, a sub control activation waiting wait process is performed. In this sub-control activation wait wait process, in order to wait for the first sub-control unit 400 to start and become communicable, the sub-control activation wait counter is decremented by 1, and this activation wait counter becomes 0. If so, preparations for transmitting a predetermined command are made. Note that the predetermined command includes one or more commands such as a power-on command and a command related to the payout control unit 600 (for example, a command indicating that all errors have been canceled, a lower pan full error) A command indicating that there is a payout ball shortage error, a main control communication error command (a command indicating that communication with the payout control unit 600 is in an abnormal state), a CR unit unconnected error There are a command indicating that is generated, a firing position command (a command for notifying the firing position according to the state), and the like.

In step S520, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S501 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the process returns to the main control unit main loop process. .
<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>

  Next, the first sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63A is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub-control unit main process.

  The first sub-control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) (not shown) that outputs a start signal (system reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the first sub-control unit 400 receives the activation signal (system reset signal) from the activation signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit), the first sub-control unit 400 executes the initialization process, and then performs a reset start by a reset interrupt. The sub-control unit main process is started. First, in step S601, initial setting is performed. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of various variables (including processing for initializing a variable CNT described later to 0), and the like are performed.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not the variable CNT stored in the RAM 408 is 33 or more. If the variable CNT is applicable, the process proceeds to step S603. If the variable CNT is not applicable, the determination process of step S602 is repeatedly executed. Here, the variable CNT is a variable added every 1 ms in a 1 ms timer interrupt process described later. Therefore, the process for determining whether or not the variable CNT is 33 or more in step S602 is the process for determining whether or not 33 ms has elapsed since the variable CNT was initialized to 0 in step S601 or step S603. It is synonymous with. In step S603, the variable CNT is initialized to 0, and then the process proceeds to step S604. Note that the process of step S602 is not limited to this example. For example, the main loop process (steps S602 to S612) may be executed three times in 100 ms (30 times per second).

  In step S604, liquid crystal control data analysis processing is performed. In the liquid crystal control data analysis processing, processing of commands received from the liquid crystal control unit is performed. In step S605, effect control data analysis processing is performed. In the effect control data analysis process, a command received from the second sub-control unit 500 is processed.

  In step S606, effect control main loop processing is performed. In this effect control main loop process, an unprocessed command received by a command reception interrupt process, which will be described later, is acquired from a command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and a process corresponding to the unprocessed command is performed. Control lamps and sounds based on the data.

  In step S607, a lamp control main loop process is performed. In this lamp control main loop process, control related to the lamp is performed based on the lamp data set in the effect control main loop process of step S606. In step S608, sound control main loop processing is performed. In this sound control main loop process, control related to sound (sound) is performed based on the sound data set in the effect control main loop process of step S606.

  In step S609, lamp driver processing is performed. In this lamp driver process, the light output from the various lamps 418 and 440 is controlled based on the lamp control information set in the lamp control main loop process in step S607. In step S610, sound driver processing is performed. In this sound driver process, the sound output from the speaker 120 is controlled via the sound control circuit 431 based on the sound control information set in the sound control main loop process in step S608.

  In step S611, liquid crystal control communication driver processing is performed. In the liquid crystal control communication driver processing, processing for transmitting a command to the liquid crystal control unit is performed. In step S612, effect control communication driver processing is performed. In the effect control communication driver process, the process proceeds to step S602 after performing a process of transmitting a command to the second sub-control unit 500 and the like.

The first sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S602 to S612 except for interruption due to a command reception interrupt process, a 1 ms timer interrupt process, a 10 ms timer interrupt process, or a DMA interrupt process, which will be described later. .
<Command reception interrupt processing>

  Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63B is a flowchart showing the flow of command reception interrupt processing.

This command reception interrupt process is a process executed by the first sub-control unit 400 triggered by a command reception interrupt that occurs when a command from the main control unit 300 is received. In step S701, the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command, and then the process ends.
<1ms timer interrupt processing>

  Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63C is a flowchart showing the flow of the 1 ms timer interrupt process.

The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt once every predetermined time (1 ms in this example), and executes a 1 ms timer interrupt process triggered by this timer interrupt. To do. In step S801, the process ends after adding 1 to the variable CNT provided in the RAM 406.
<10ms timer interrupt processing>

  Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63D is a flowchart showing the flow of the 10 ms timer interrupt process.

The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt once every predetermined time (in this example, 10 ms), and executes a 10 ms timer interrupt process triggered by this timer interrupt. To do. In step S901, the first sensor reading process is performed. In the next step S902, the second sensor reading process is performed, and then the process ends. Here, in the first sensor reading process, for example, the detection signal of the first output setting switch 190 is acquired via the sensor circuit 428 (see FIG. 55), and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408 as a player setting value. A process of storing, a detection signal of the second output setting switch 194 via the sensor circuit 428 (see FIG. 55), and a process of storing the acquired detection signal in the RAM 408 as an administrator setting value are performed. In the second sensor reading process, a detection signal from another switch is acquired, and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408. <DMA interrupt process>

  Next, a DMA interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 63E is a flowchart showing the flow of DMA interrupt processing.

The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a DMA interrupt notifying the end of the DMA transfer, and executes a DMA interrupt process triggered by this DMA interrupt. In step S1001, after performing various processes accompanying the end of the DMA transfer, the process ends.
<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>

  Next, 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 S1201 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1201. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed. In step S1203, 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 S1205.

  In step S1205, 0 is substituted for the timer variable. In step S1207, 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 S1209, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S1207, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S1211, 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, the command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520. In step S1213, 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 S1203.

  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 S1301 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 S1401 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 S1203 in the second sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S1203, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1403 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, the process is terminated after the effect random number update process is performed.
<Processing of liquid crystal controller>

  Next, processing of the liquid crystal control unit will be described with reference to FIG. 2A is a flowchart of the main process executed by the CPU of the liquid crystal control unit, and FIG. 2B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the liquid crystal control unit. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the liquid crystal control unit, and FIG. 8D is a flowchart of the VDP image control process.

  The liquid crystal controller is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) (not shown) that outputs a start signal (system reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal (system reset signal) is input from the activation signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit), the liquid crystal control unit 500 executes the initialization process, and then resets by a reset interrupt to start the liquid crystal control unit main. Start processing.

  First, in step S1501 of the liquid crystal control unit main process, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S1501. In this initialization process, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of a storage area in the RAM, liquid crystal loading process, and the like are performed.

  Here, the “liquid crystal loading process” executed in step S1501 is a process of transferring image data such as a still image or a moving image previously stored in a ROM or the like to a working storage area (for example, a RAM). Say. In the liquid crystal loading process according to this example, ROM coordinates (transfer source address of CGROM (not shown)), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of VRAM 436), etc. are set in the attribute register of VDP 434 based on the position information table. , After setting an instruction to start the transfer of image data from the CGROM to the VRAM 436, the VDP 434 transfers the image data from the CGROM to the VRAM 436 based on the instruction set in the attribute register. This is processing until the transfer end interrupt signal is output to the CPU of the liquid crystal control unit.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the timer variable CNT is 33 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable CNT becomes 33. When the timer variable CNT becomes 33 or more, the process proceeds to step S1505. Note that the value of the timer variable CNT in the timer variable storage area may be changed as 33, 33, and 34 every time the process proceeds from step S1503 to step S1505. In step S1505, 0 is substituted into the timer variable CNT.

  In step S1507, command processing is performed. The CPU of the liquid crystal control unit determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. In step S1509, a VDP command transmission process is performed. For example, when there is an image display instruction from the first sub control unit 400, a command is transmitted to the VDP 434 in order to cause the VDP 434 to perform image control processing.

  In step S1511, return command transmission processing is performed. When the liquid crystal control unit controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the requested image, the liquid crystal control unit transmits a return command to the first sub control unit 400 and returns to step S1503.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the liquid crystal control unit will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the liquid crystal control unit detects a strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1601 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.

  Next, a timer interrupt process executed by the CPU of the liquid crystal control unit will be described with reference to FIG. The liquid crystal control unit includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 1 ms). With this timer interrupt as a trigger, timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run.

  In step S1701 of the liquid crystal controller timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable CNT in the timer variable storage area of the RAM, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S1503, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 33 or more every 33 ms. In step S1703 of the liquid crystal control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, the image control process of the VDP 434 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4D is a flowchart showing the flow of the image control process.

  In step S1801, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU of the liquid crystal control unit first swaps the designation of the display area A and the display area B of 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 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of CGROM (not shown)), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of VRAM 436), etc. in the attribute register of VDP 434, and then from CGROM. An instruction for instructing the start of image data transfer to the VRAM 436 is set. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the CGROM to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1805. Otherwise, a transfer end interrupt signal is input. Wait for it. In step S1805, 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 434 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 434 in step S1801, the CPU sets information on image data (coordinate axis of VRAM 434, image size). , 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 S1807, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 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. In step S1809, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S1811. Wait for input. In step S1811, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.
<Example of jackpot production>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 66 and FIG. 67, an example of a series of effects (a jackpot effect) in the case where the result of the special figure variable game is a jackpot will be described. 66 (a) to 67 (h) show special figure variation games in this order in time series. In the figure showing the special figure variable game in time series, the time lapse between one figure and the next figure does not necessarily match between the figures (the same applies to other examples).

  FIG. 66 (a) shows a state in which the variable games of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are not operating and the ordinary game is not operating. The first special figure display device 212 stops displaying the special symbol “special figure D”. The second special figure display device 214 stops displaying the special symbol “special figure c”. The general-purpose display device 210 stops and displays the “general-purpose figure B” of the missed symbol.

  In addition, each of the fourth symbol display areas 208e to 208g in the image display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 stops and displays the fourth symbol indicating that the game is not in operation. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 4-decoration 1-decoration 7” is stopped and displayed as a combination of ornamental symbols, and it is notified that the result of determining whether or not the previous special-figure variable game is wrong has been missed. Yes.

  The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 informs that there are two special figure 1 holds. The special figure 2 hold lamp 220 notifies that there is no special figure 2 hold. A general hold lamp 216 informs that there is no general hold. In the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900, two special figure 1 hold icons PI1 and PI2 are displayed in a white circular display mode.

  66 (b) to 66 (f) show a state in which the special figure 1 variable game is started. In this embodiment, the special figure 1 variable game is started in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, and the first special figure display device 212 starts the variable display. The fourth symbol in the display area 208e starts to display a variation (see FIG. 66 (b)), and then a special animation 1 holding icon reduction animation is displayed (see FIGS. 66 (c) to (e)). Subsequently, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIG. 66 (f)). Note that the order of the start time of these operations may be changed.

  In the display of the reduced animation of the special figure 1 hold icon, the displayed special figure 1 hold icons start to move rightward all at once (see FIG. 66 (c)), and the special figure 1 with the highest hold order is displayed. The hold icon PI1 goes over the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900 and enters the variable icon display area 800, and the remaining hold icons move to the right one position from the original position to raise the hold rank by one respectively. (See FIGS. 668 (c) to (e)). An icon image that has entered the variation icon display area 800 is referred to as a variation icon.

  FIG. 66 (g) shows a state where display of the button effect is started in the effect display area 208d. A horizontally long button effect area is secured in the center of the effect display area 208d, a character image is displayed in the left quarter of the button effect area, and a button image is displayed in the remaining three quarters. And button display for displaying the BG1 valid period image TG1. The valid period image TG1 is displayed below the button image BG1. The display priority of the button effect area is set higher than the display priority of the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. For this reason, the symbol variation display of the symbol display areas 208a to 208c on the rear side of the button effect area is hidden by the image of the button effect area and cannot be visually recognized. The player knows that the button effect has been started by looking at the image shown in FIG. 66 (g). At this stage, since the countdown of the operation valid period has not started, the player is in a state where the button operation cannot be accepted. Even if 136 is pressed, the pressing operation is not accepted.

  FIG. 66 (h) shows a button operation acceptance permission state after a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the button display shown in FIG. 66 (g) was started. Although the display in the button effect area has not changed, since the countdown of the operation valid period has started at this stage, when the chance button 136 is pressed, the pressing operation is accepted.

  FIG. 66 (i) illustrates a button effect display performed when the player presses the chance button 136 and the press is accepted. The button image BG1 and the effective period image TG1 are deleted, and a character string image 730 of “Chance is a chance!” Is displayed in the left quarter of the button effect area. The display of the character string image may be a notice of the result of the special figure variation game. Further, it may be a notice of the possibility of developing into SP (super) reach production. In this example, the display of the button effect ends with the display of the character string image.

  FIG. 66J shows a state in which the button effect area has disappeared and the decorative symbol variation display in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c is visible. In FIG. 66 (k), “decoration 7” temporarily stops in a swinging fluctuation state in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c, and the decorative symbol fluctuation display is continued in the middle symbol display area 208b. The state where the reach production is started is shown.

  FIG. 66 (l) shows a state in which the image display of the reach effect gradually changes to the entire white display by the fade-out process. The symbol display areas 208a to 208c are moved to the lower right corner of the image display area, and the decorative symbol variation is reduced and displayed. The special figure 1 hold icon display area 900, the special figure 1 hold icon, the fluctuation icon display area 800, and the fluctuation icon are not displayed during the SP reach effect shown in FIGS. 66 (n) to 67 (h).

  66 (m) to 67 (a) show a state in which an SP reach effect with a scene in which two samurai fight is being executed. 67 (b) to 67 (d) are continuations of the SP reach production, and an effect that one samurai has won has been made, and it is highly probable that the result of the determination of whether or not the change is correct is likely to be a hit. doing. FIG. 67D shows a state where the combination of decorative symbols is temporarily stopped at “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c displayed in a reduced size.

  FIG. 67 (e) shows a state in which the image display of the SP reach effect is gradually changed to a white display by the fade-out process. The fourth symbol display areas 208e to 208g are displayed, but the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are not displayed. In FIG. 67 (f), the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c are enlarged to the original position in the center of the image display area, and “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” is temporarily stopped and displayed as a combination of ornamental symbols. Indicates the state.

  FIG. 67 (g) shows a state in which “Special Figure A” of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212. In the 4th symbol display area 208e for the special figure 1 in the image display area, the 4th symbol indicating that the special figure 1 variable game is not in operation is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7” indicating a hit as a combination of ornamental symbols is stopped and displayed. FIG. 67 (h) shows a state in which a character string image of “probability big hit” is displayed on almost the entire image display area and it is notified that the 15R special big hit has been won.

  67 (f ′) to (h ′), in the same state as FIG. 66 (l), when the reach effect of “decoration 6” is started in the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c, In place of the effects of FIGS. 67 (f) to 67 (h), the effects in the case of winning 15R jackpot are illustrated. FIG. 67 (f ′) continues from FIG. 67 (e). In FIG. 67 (f ′), the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c are enlarged to the original position in the center of the image display area, and “decoration 6-decoration 6-decoration 6” is temporarily stopped and displayed as a combination of ornamental symbols. It shows the state.

FIG. 67 (g ′) shows a state in which “Special Figure B” of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212. In the image display area, the fourth symbol indicating that the special figure 1 variable game is not in operation is stopped and displayed in the fourth graphic display area 208e for special figure 1. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 6-decoration 6-decoration 6” indicating a winning combination as a combination of ornamental symbols is stopped and displayed. FIG. 67 (h ′) shows a state in which a “big hit” character string image is displayed on almost the entire image display area, and it is notified that the 15R big hit has been won.
<Example of off-line production>

  68 (a) to 68 (b) exemplify the continuation of another SP reach production continued from FIG. 67 (a), where one samurai has been defeated, and whether or not the change is appropriate is determined. A notice is given that the result is likely to be out of sync. The special figure 1 hold icon display area 900 and the special figure 1 hold icon are not displayed during the SP reach production shown in FIGS. Further, FIG. 68B shows a state where the combination of decorative symbols is temporarily stopped at “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7” in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c displayed in a reduced size.

  FIG. 68 (c) shows a state where the image display of the SP reach effect is gradually changed to a white display by the fade-out process. The fourth symbol display areas 208e to 208g are displayed, but the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are not displayed.

  In FIG. 68D, the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are enlarged to the original position in the center of the image display area, and “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7” is temporarily stopped as a combination of the ornamental symbols. Indicates the state. In this state, the display of the special figure 1 hold icon display area 900, the special figure 1 hold icon, the variable icon display area 800, and the variable icon is resumed and is displayed until the end of the special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 68 (h). The

  FIG. 68 (e) shows a state in which the “Special Figure I” of the first off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display device 212. In the image display area, the fourth symbol indicating that the special figure 1 variable game is not in operation is stopped and displayed in the fourth graphic display area 208e for special figure 1. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, “decoration 7-decoration 6-decoration 7” indicating a deviation as a combination of ornamental symbols is stopped and displayed.

FIG. 68 (f) to FIG. 68 (h) show the display of the erasure animation of the variation icon. In this example, after the special figure variable game is finished, the display of the change icon deletion animation is executed while the decorative symbol is stopped. Note that the display of the animation for deleting the variation icon may be executed at another timing. FIG. 68 (f) shows a state in which the fluctuation icon starts moving downward from the fluctuation icon display area 800 and the lower third of the circular outline of the fluctuation icon has disappeared outside the image display area. Yes. FIG. 68 (g) shows a state in which the fluctuation icon has moved further downward, and the fluctuation icon has disappeared outside the image display area to such an extent that the upper part of the circular outline can be visually recognized. FIG. 68 (h) shows a state in which the variation icon has completely disappeared from the variation icon display area 800 and the display of the variation icon erasure animation has been completed.
<Example of special jackpot game>

  Next, an example of the special jackpot game will be described with reference to FIGS. 69 and 70. FIG. In addition, FIG. 69 is a figure showing the state of the 15R special big hit game in stages. 69, a decorative symbol display device 208, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, a second special symbol hold lamp 220, and A normal symbol hold lamp 216 is shown. FIG. 69 also shows a variable prize opening 234 that is an attacker and a door member 2341.

  In FIG. 69 (a), as a big hit game start effect, a character image of “probable big hit” is displayed together with a background image (not shown here) celebrating the big hit. In addition, the display of the fluctuation icon display area 280, the hold icon display area 281 of FIG. 1, and the 4th symbol display area 284 has disappeared.

  In FIG. 69 (b), one round, which is the first round of 15 round jackpot games, is started. The door member 2341 shown in FIG. 69 (b) is opened, and the attacker is in the open state. In addition, 1R character display (round number display) is made at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 69 (b). Further, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a character C1 of a haniwa that imitates a cactus appears as a big hit game effect, and an effect display dedicated to the first round including the character C1 is performed. In addition, “decoration 7” is displayed in the upper right corner of the decorative symbol display device 208. This “decoration 7” continues to be displayed until the big hit game end effect is started. Therefore, it continues to be displayed even in the interval between rounds.

  Also in FIG. 69 (c), the door member 2341 is open, and the attacker is maintaining the open state. In addition, the round number display is continued in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the effect display dedicated to the first round is also continued.

  In FIG. 69 (d), the door member 2341 is closed and the attacker is in the closed state. However, the decorative symbol display device 208 still displays 1R characters in the upper left corner and “decoration 7” in the upper right corner. Furthermore, the effect display for the first round is also continued. One scene of the effect display dedicated to the first round including the character C1 (one scene with a different number of sparkling images br) shown in FIG. 69 (d) corresponds to the opening end effect of the attacker in the first round. .

  Eventually, as shown in FIG. 69 (e), the 1R character display at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 disappears, and in FIG. 69 (f), the second round is started. The door member 2341 shown in FIG. 5F is opened and the attacker is in the open state, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has an effect display for the second round including the character C1 (the number of brilliant images br is the number of images). A different production display) has been started. However, the display of the number of rounds in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 has not started. The period of FIG. 69 (e) may be an interval between rounds, and the effect display including the character C1 shown in FIGS. 69 (d) to 69 (e) is regarded as the effect of the interval between rounds. ) To (e) may be set as an interval between rounds.

  In FIG. 69 (g), the attacker is still in an open state, and round number display is started in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Thereafter, the third to fifth rounds are digested in the same manner, and in FIG. 69 (h), the fifth time that the attacker is in the open state is completed and the attacker is in the closed state, and the round in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 is maintained. The number display also disappears. In FIG. 6 (i), the sixth round is started, the attacker is in the open state, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has started the effect display dedicated to the sixth round including the character C1. Also in FIG. 6J, the attacker is in an open state, and 6R character display is started at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  FIG. 70 is a diagram showing the continuation of the 15R special jackpot game shown in FIG. 69 in stages. In FIG. 70 (k) following FIG. 69 (j), the sixth round of big hit game is being performed, and in FIG. 70 (l), the sixth time that the attacker is in an open state is over and the attacker is in a closed state. In FIG. 70 (m), the round number display at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 is also turned off.

  In FIG. 70 (n), the seventh round is started, the attacker is in an open state, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has started an effect display dedicated to the seventh round including the character C1. Also in FIG. 5 (o), the attacker is in an open state, and the 7R character display is started at the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Thereafter, the 8th to 14th rounds are digested in the same manner. In FIG. 70 (p), the 15th round jackpot game is being performed, and the attacker is in an open state. A 15R character is displayed in the upper left corner, and an effect display dedicated to the 15th round is also performed.

  In FIG. 70 (q), the door member 2341 is closed, and the attacker is in the closed state. In FIG. 70 (r), the character display of 15R in the upper left corner of the decorative symbol display device 208 disappears, and the figure (s) ), The jackpot game end effect is started. In this big hit game end effect, the character of the main character appears in a dedicated background image (not shown here), and the character display of “probability change entry” is displayed. This character display notifies that the control state shifts to the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state (probability change state and electric support state) when the jackpot game is finished.

  FIG. 70 (t) shows the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special figure variable display start waiting time, and the control state is shifted to the probability change state and the electric support state. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 6 (t), the character display “probably changing” is made in the upper left, and the display of the variation icon display region 280 and the fourth symbol display region 284 is restored. Further, due to the shift to the electric support state, the hold icon display area 282 of FIG. 2 is displayed in the effect display area 208d (left side of the fluctuation icon display area 280). In FIG. 70 (t), the number of holds in the special figure 2 is 0 as can be seen from the number of lighting of the second special symbol hold lamp 220, but four hold icons are displayed in the hold icon display area 282 of the special figure 2. In order to make it easy to understand that the icon is displayed, the hold icon that is not actually displayed is indicated by a dotted line in the default display mode.

As described above, the reserved icon display area provided at the right end of the decorative symbol display device 208 does not actually display a line demarcating the area, but in FIG. 70 (t), a dotted line is used to make the area easy to understand. This area corresponds to the hold icon display area 281 in FIG. In FIG. 70 (t), the number of holds in FIG. 1 is four as can be seen from the number of lighting of the first special symbol hold lamp 218, and four hold icons h11 are displayed in the hold icon display area 281 of FIG. ˜h14 is displayed.
<Various processes after power-on>

Next, various processes performed by the pachinko machine 100 after the power is turned on will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 71 is a time chart showing an example of the flow of various processes performed by the pachinko machine 100 after the power is turned on.
<Various processes after power-on / Main control unit>

  First, processing after power-on in the main control unit 300 will be described. As described above, the main control unit 300 includes the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (system reset signal) when the power is turned on. When a voltage having a predetermined voltage value is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the activation signal output circuit 340, the activation signal output circuit 340 outputs an activation signal toward the basic circuit 302.

  The CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 that has input this activation signal first executes initialization processing (see FIG. 59), and then a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, an L level signal is input to a predetermined terminal). If the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process shifts to the user mode. FIG. 71 shows an example in which the mode is shifted to the security mode because a predetermined condition is satisfied after the initialization process is executed (an L level signal is input to a predetermined terminal).

  Further, the security mode time can be extended by a preset time (fixed time) or can be extended by a random time (random extension time) (random delay is performed). In FIG. 71, the time indicated by the symbol T2 is a fixed time in the security mode, and if it is a gaming machine equipped with the same CPU 304, it is the same time for all gaming machines. On the other hand, the time indicated by reference numeral T3 in FIG. 71 is a random time in the security mode, and even a gaming machine equipped with the same CPU 304 may have a different time for each gaming machine. The problem of random delay will be described later.

When the security mode ends, the main control unit 300 shifts to a user mode (a mode for executing a user program), and starts executing a main control unit power-on process (see FIG. 60A). In the main control unit power-on process, after the processing of steps S101 to S109 is completed, a subcommand (power-on command) is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S110 (sub-control related activation setting). To do. 71, the time indicated by reference numeral T4 is a subcommand (from the start of the user mode (start of execution of main control unit power-on processing)) to the first sub control unit 400 in step S110 (sub control related activation setting). It is a time until a power-on command is transmitted, and in this example, is a certain time.
<Various processes after power-on / first sub-control unit>

  Next, processing after power-on in the first sub-control unit 400 will be described. As described above, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) that outputs the start signal (system reset signal) when the power is turned on. When a voltage having a predetermined voltage value is supplied from the power supply controller 660 to the activation signal output circuit, the activation signal output circuit outputs an activation signal toward the basic circuit 402.

  The CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that has input this activation signal first executes the initialization process, then shifts to the user mode (mode in which the user program is executed), and the first sub-control unit main process (FIG. 63). The execution of (see (a)) is started. In the first sub-control unit main process, a process corresponding to the sub-command (power-on command) received by the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 63B) in step S606 (effect control main loop process) In the example, a process of setting lamp data and sound data for power-on notification is performed.

  Subsequently, in step S607 (lamp control main loop process), the first sub-control unit 400 relates to the lamp based on the power-on notification lamp data set in step S606 (effect control main loop process). After performing the control, in step S608 (sound control main loop process), control related to the sound (sound) is performed based on the power-on notification sound data set in step S606 (production control main loop process). Do.

  Subsequently, in step S609 (lamp driver processing), the first sub-control unit 400 determines the light output from the various lamps 418 and 440 based on the lamp control information set in step S607 (lamp control main loop processing). After the control, in step S610 (sound driver processing), control of the sound output from the speaker 120 via the sound control circuit 431 based on the sound control information set in step S608 (sound control main loop processing) I do. Thereby, power-on notification (sound / light emission) using the various lamps 418 and 440 and the speaker 120 is performed.

In FIG. 71, the time indicated by reference numeral T1 is the time from the start of the user mode (start of execution of the first sub-control unit main process) to the start of power-on notification (sound / light emission). In FIG. 71, the time indicated by reference numeral T5 is the time from the start of power-on notification (sound / light emission) to the end of the notification.
<Various processing after power-on / problems of random delay>

  Next, the problem of the above-described random delay will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 72 (a) is a front view showing a state in which power-on notification is performed only at the gaming table A of the plurality of gaming tables A and B, and FIG. 72 (b) shows the gaming tables A and B. 5 is a time chart showing an example of a flow of various processes after power-on in FIG.

  In this example, the game machines A and B are simultaneously turned on, so that activation signals are simultaneously input to the main controller 300 and the first sub controller 300 of the game machines A and B, respectively. As shown in the upper part of FIG. 72 (b), the main control unit 300 of the gaming machine A that has input the activation signal shifts to the security mode after executing the initialization process. In this security mode, the preset fixed time After waiting for α, it is further waiting for the random extension time β. Further, after the end of the security mode, the mode is shifted to the user mode, and a power-on command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in this user mode.

  In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 of the gaming machine A that has input the activation signal shifts to the user mode after executing the initialization process, and in this user mode, has received the power-on command from the main control unit 300. The power-on notification is started as an opportunity.

  On the other hand, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 72 (b), the main control unit 300 of the gaming machine B that has input the activation signal shifts to the security mode after executing the initialization process, and in this security mode, a preset value is set. After waiting for the fixed time α, the system waits for the random extension time β ′ (= random delay time β of the game machine A + time T6). Further, after the end of the security mode, the mode is shifted to the user mode, and a power-on command is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in this user mode.

  In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 of the gaming machine B that has input the activation signal shifts to the user mode after executing the initialization process, and in this user mode, has received the power-on command from the main control unit 300. The power-on notification is started as an opportunity.

  In this example, since the random delay time β ′ of the main control unit 300 of the gaming table B is longer by the time T6 than the random delay time β of the main control unit 300 of the gaming table A, the main control unit of the gaming table B The timing at which 300 transmits a power-on command to the first sub-control unit 400 is longer than the timing at which the main control unit 300 of the game console A transmits a power-on command to the first sub-control unit 400 by a time T7 ( = T6).

  As a result, the start timing of the power-on notification in the gaming machine B is delayed by the time T7 (= T6) from the start timing of the power-on notification in the gaming machine A, as shown in FIG. 72 (a). In addition, there may be a situation in which the power-on notification is performed in the gaming machine A of the gaming machines A and B, while the power-on notification is not performed in the gaming machine B.

That is, as in this example, when a plurality of game machines have a random delay function that randomly delays the start time of the user program, a shift occurs in the start timing of the user program in each game machine, and as a result, Since the start timing of the effect after power-on on the stand (in this example, power-on notification) does not match, there is a problem that it may give a sense of discomfort to the store clerk and player of the game store.
<Solutions for various processing after power-on / random delay>

  Next, a solution to the above-described random delay problem will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 73 (a) is a front view showing a state in which a plurality of game machines A and B simultaneously perform power-on notification (power-on simultaneous notification), and FIG. 73 (b) shows game machines A and B. 5 is a time chart showing an example of a flow of various processes from power-on to simultaneous power-on notification in FIG.

  The game machine (pachinko machine 100) described below has time-counting means (for example, a hardware timer provided in the CPU of the control means, a software timer realized by a user program of the control means, an RTC) that measures time when power is turned on. (Real-time clock) etc.), “The start condition of the production (in this example, the start condition of the power-on notification) has been established, and the first time has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measuring means started. Is a condition for starting the island simultaneous effect (in this example, simultaneous power-on notification) in the first sub-control unit 400.

  For this reason, in this example, as shown in FIG. 73 (b), the first sub-control unit 400 of the game machines A and B receives the power-on command from the main control unit 300, thereby starting the power-on notification start condition. Even when the condition is satisfied, the power-on notification is not started only when the condition is satisfied, and the first time (in this example, FIG. 73 (b)) after the time measurement by the time measuring means is started. When the time indicated by T1 in FIG. 6 has elapsed, simultaneous power-on notification is started.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present example, even when a plurality of gaming machines have a random delay function and the start timing of the user program in each control means is shifted, the power is turned on in each gaming machine. The notification start timing can be matched, and as shown in FIG. 73 (a), the power-on notification (power-on simultaneous notification) can be started simultaneously on the plurality of game machines A and B.

In the state shown in FIG. 73A, a liquid crystal loading display (to be described later) is performed using the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, the power-on command is not received until the first time (in this example, the time indicated by T1 in FIG. 73 (b)) has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measuring means was started, and the first time ( If a power-on command is received after a further time has elapsed since T1) (for example, after T1 (seconds) + 3 seconds have elapsed), it is processed immediately after reception (for example, power-on by command reception interrupt processing) The command may be stored in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command and processed in an effect control main loop process in the first sub-control unit main process executed after the command reception interrupt process is completed.
<Various processes after power on / Demonstration screen after random delay>

  FIG. 74 (a) is a front view showing a state in which a plurality of game machines A and B are simultaneously performing a demonstration screen display (demonstration screen simultaneous display), and FIG. 74 (b) shows the game machines A and B. 5 is a time chart showing an example of a flow of various processes from power-on to demo screen simultaneous display in FIG.

  The game machine according to the present example includes the above-described time measuring means, and “the start condition of the production (in this example, the start condition of the demonstration screen display) is satisfied, and the time measurement by the time measuring means is started first. After the elapse of time, a third time different from the first time has elapsed "starts the island simultaneous production (in this example, the demo screen simultaneous display) in the first sub-control unit 400. As a condition.

  For this reason, in this example, as shown in FIG. 74 (b), the first sub-control unit 400 of the game machines A and B receives a power-on command from the main control unit 300 for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). ) Has passed, the demonstration screen display start condition is satisfied, and the demonstration screen display is not started only when the condition is satisfied. After the elapse of time (in this example, the time indicated by T8 in FIG. 74B), a third time (in this example, T9 in FIG. 74B) different from the first time. When the time indicated by () has elapsed, the demo screen simultaneous display starts.

According to the gaming machine according to the present example, even if a plurality of gaming machines have a function of random delay and a deviation occurs in the start timing of the user program in each control means, the demonstration screen in each gaming machine The display start timing can be matched, and as shown in FIG. 74 (a), the demo screen display (simultaneous screen simultaneous display) can be started simultaneously on the plurality of game machines A and B.
<Various processes after turning on the power / Simultaneous directing after random delay>

  FIG. 75 (a) is a front view showing a state in which a plurality of game machines A and B are simultaneously performing island simultaneous effects, and FIG. It is the time chart which showed an example of the flow of the various processes until production.

  The gaming machine according to the present example includes the above-described time measuring means, and “the start condition of the effect (in this example, the start condition of the island simultaneous effect) is satisfied, and the first time after the time measuring means starts. The first sub-control unit 400 starts the island simultaneous performance as “a third time different from the first time has elapsed after the elapse of time”.

  Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 75B, the first sub-control unit 400 of the game machines A and B receives a power-on command from the main control unit 300 for a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes). ) Has passed, the start condition of the island simultaneous production is satisfied, and the island simultaneous production is not started only when the condition is satisfied. After the elapse of time (in this example, the time indicated by T8 in FIG. 75B), a third time (in this example, T9 in FIG. 75B) different from the first time. When the time indicated by) elapses, the island simultaneous production starts.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present example, even if a plurality of gaming machines have a random delay function and a deviation occurs in the start timing of the user program in each control means, The start timings of the effects can be matched, and the island simultaneous effects can be started simultaneously on the plurality of game machines A and B as shown in FIG. In this example, the game table A starts the island simultaneous production during the normal game, and the game table B starts the island simultaneous production during the special game (6 rounds of the big hit game in this example). .

  As described above, the game table (pachinko machine 100) described with reference to FIGS. 71 to 75 includes the production means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 73A) and the time measuring means. (Means for starting timing when power is turned on, for example, a hardware timer provided in the CPU of the control means, a software timer realized by a user program of the control means, an RTC (real time clock), etc.) The production means is a means capable of executing at least a plurality of effects, one of the effects is an island simultaneous effect, and the effect means is the island simultaneous effect. The game table is a means capable of executing at least a performance, and the game stand is capable of executing the island simultaneous performance alone, and the start of the island simultaneous performance is permitted (hereinafter referred to as “period”). (Referred to as “production start permission period”) (for example, a period that starts when a power-on command is received from the main control unit 300, a fixed time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed since the time is counted by the clock means. When the first time (for example, the time indicated by T1 in FIG. 73 (b)) has elapsed since the start of the time measurement by the time measuring means, the effecting means This is a game stand that is characterized by the start of the simultaneous production of islands.

  According to such a game stand, when the start timing of the island simultaneous production is different, the store clerk can easily notice that there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred, and the maintainability may be improved.

  In addition, “the requirement that the condition for starting the simultaneous start of the island simultaneous production is satisfied” is a requirement that includes the conditions for starting the simultaneous production of the island (conditions that enable the simultaneous production of the island; the same applies hereinafter). It may be. In addition, the “requirements including A” in this specification may be “requirements including only A”. In addition, the “requirement condition for the production means to start the island simultaneous production” means that the island simultaneous production start condition is established, and the first time has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measurement device was started. It may be a requirement including what has been done. The “requirements including A and B” in this specification may be “requirements for (and only) A and B”.

  Further, the effect means may be a means capable of executing a non-island simultaneous effect (for example, an effect for changing decorative symbols, an effect during reach, a jackpot effect, etc.). In addition, “the condition for the production means to start the island simultaneous production is that the island simultaneous production start condition is satisfied, and that the first time has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measurement means was started.” Indicates that the island simultaneous performance is started only when the first time has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measuring means was started and the island simultaneous production start condition is satisfied. Two or more conditions (for example, “power-on command has been transmitted” and “execution of island simultaneous performance”, when the first time has elapsed since the start of the time measurement by the means and the island simultaneous performance start condition has been established. When the two conditions “that is a period during which the period is permitted” are satisfied, the island simultaneous production may be started.

  The “period in which the execution of the island simultaneous performance is permitted” may be a period that starts after the third time described above, or a period that starts after the liquid crystal loading display ends. It may be a period that starts after the liquid crystal loading process is completed, or may be a period that starts after the display during return that is displayed after the liquid crystal loading display ends. It may be a period that is started when the display during return ends and when the island simultaneous production resumption is triggered.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the liquid crystal loading display is in progress, the island simultaneous performance start condition is satisfied, and when the first period has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measuring means has been started, the island simultaneous production is started. However, during the liquid crystal loading display, the conditions for starting the island simultaneous production are satisfied, and the island simultaneous production is not started even if the first period elapses after the time measurement is started. The island simultaneous production may be started after ending. In addition, the island simultaneous production start condition is established during the liquid crystal loading display, and the first period is not started even if the first period elapses after the time measurement is started. The island simultaneous performance may be started after the first period has elapsed since the elapse of time.

  In addition, the “island simultaneous production” according to the present invention may be an effect that starts on the condition that a fixed time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed since the time measurement means started. In addition, the island simultaneous production is a condition for starting the island simultaneous production (for example, a command from the main control unit such as a power-on command is transmitted, a big hit, a power support state is started or ended, and an island simultaneous production It may be an effect that starts when a mode or the like is started.

  Further, the “island simultaneous effect” according to the present invention may be an effect constituted by an island simultaneous effect by a plurality of game machines. For example, the game table A can execute the island simultaneous effect A, the game table B can execute the island simultaneous effect B, and the game table B performs the island simultaneous effect A while the game table A executes the island simultaneous effect A. You may show the effect comprised by B being performed. Further, the island simultaneous effect B may not be executed by the game stand B during the period in which the island simultaneous effect A is executed by the game stand A, and even in that case, it may be called the island simultaneous effect. The same may be applied to the island simultaneous production B by the game stand B.

  Further, the island simultaneous effect is an effect related to the island simultaneous effect by the effect means of the game table different from the game table, and before the first time has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measuring means was started. Even if the production start permission period is started, the production means may start the island simultaneous production after the first time has elapsed.

  With such a configuration, the island simultaneous production is not executed before the first time, so it is easy for amusement shop clerk to notice that there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred, and improves maintainability There are cases where it is possible. If the first time elapses before the island simultaneous effect start condition is satisfied, the island simultaneous effect may be started when the island simultaneous effect start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, you may perform a production | presentation means island simultaneous production only after the island simultaneous production start permission period is started and 1st time passes. The production means is means for starting the island simultaneous production when the first time has elapsed after the time measurement by the time measuring unit is started when the island simultaneous production start condition is satisfied. There may be.

  The production control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) is a means capable of executing at least control of the production means, and the time measuring means has a power supply to the production control means. It is a means which starts time-measurement when thrown in, and the said effect control means may be a means which can perform the control which starts the said island simultaneous effect when the effect start conditions are satisfied.

  With such a configuration, timing starts when the power is turned on, so if the island simultaneous performance is executed before the first period, there may be an abnormality in the timing means or power on There is a case where it is easy for a store clerk or the like to notice that there is a characteristic, and the maintainability can be improved.

  The time counting means may be means for starting time measurement when power is turned on to the effect control means.

  The effect control means includes an effect control board (for example, a substrate constituting a sub-control unit that executes effect control other than liquid crystal control) and a display control board (for example, a board constituting a liquid crystal control unit). It may be a means or a means for receiving a command from the main control means. Further, the effect control means may be means for transmitting / receiving a command to / from the display control means. Further, the time counting means may be means for disclosing time measurement when a specific process (for example, each process in the first sub-control unit main loop process) by the effect control means is started. . Further, the time measuring means may be a time measuring means provided in the effect control means, and may be a means for starting time measurement when power is turned on to the effect control means.

  The main control means (for example, the main control unit 300) is a means capable of transmitting at least a plurality of types of commands (for example, subcommands) to the effect control means, and the main control means Performs control to transmit at least one command (hereinafter referred to as “first command”, for example, a power-on command) of the plurality of types of commands to the effect control means after the power is turned on. The effect start condition may be a condition including that the effect control unit has received the first command.

  With such a configuration, the reception of the command from the main control means is included in the island simultaneous production start condition, so that the communication between the main control means and the production control means is normally performed. In some cases, it is possible to make the store clerk and the like easier to recognize.

  The main control means may execute control for transmitting a second command different from the first command to the effect control means. The main control means is a means for performing “game control (for example, main control unit main loop processing or main control unit timer interruption processing)” including control for transmitting a plurality of types of commands to the effect control means. There may be.

  Here, as the second command, a game state command (special processing state, fluctuation pattern table, special figure high accuracy, time reduction, etc., normal drawing high accuracy, time reduction, electric power role (Den Chu) Command to be sent in response to a change in the open extension state, etc.), a prize command for a prize opening (a command to be sent in response to a prize at a start opening, a prize opening, a grand prize opening or passing through a gate), a launch position command (a launch position) Command to be sent when a change occurs, out ball command (command to be sent when a certain number of game balls are detected in the out mouth), error command (when various errors occur and the error has been canceled) Command), special figure look-ahead command (command different in special figure 1 and special figure 2), special figure change start command, special figure change stop command, special figure start command, special figure end command , Winning opening open command, winning opening closure command, Hiroshizu change start command, Hiroshizu change stop command, include Hiroshi electricity auditors closure command or the like.

  Further, the main control means includes game control including control for transmitting the first command (for example, main control unit main loop processing shown in FIG. 61, main control unit timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 62, Control by the user program shown), the main control means is means capable of at least non-game control (for example, initialization processing and security mode control shown in FIG. 71), The main control means is means for starting the non-game control when power is turned on, and the main control means is means for executing the game control after the non-game control ends, and the main control The period during which the non-game control is executed by the means (for example, the time required for the initialization process + the fixed time in the security mode + the random extension time) may be variable.

  With such a configuration, when the first time has elapsed since the start of timing when the island simultaneous production start condition is satisfied, the island simultaneous production starts, so it is difficult to understand the end timing of non-game control and the start timing of game control. In some cases, however, security against fraud can be improved.

  The non-game control means processing executed by the CPU constituting the main control means (for example, initialization processing and security mode processing executed without using a user program), and the power is turned on. It may be a process that is always started when it is performed. Further, the time from the completion of the non-game control process to the end of the non-game control (user program start timing in each CPU) may be variable.

  The effect means is a sound output means (for example, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 73), and the island simultaneous effect may be an island simultaneous sound.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for a game shop clerk or the like to notice that there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred when the start timing of the island simultaneous effect display is different, and it is possible to improve maintainability. There is a case. The island simultaneous effect may be an effect executed by only one effect means (for example, sound output means, display means).

  The effect means is a display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device shown in FIG. 73), and the island simultaneous effect may be an island simultaneous effect display.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for a game shop clerk or the like to notice that there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred when the start timing of the island simultaneous effect display is different, and it is possible to improve maintainability. There is a case.

  Further, the effect means is a notification means, the island simultaneous effect is a power-on notification (for example, a power-on sound), and the power-on notification is that the power is turned on. It may be a notification showing. Further, the island simultaneous production start condition may be a power-on notification execution condition.

  In addition, the second effect means is different from the effect means (hereinafter referred to as “first effect means”), and the second effect means is a means capable of executing at least a plurality of effects. The island simultaneous production is a first island simultaneous production, and one of the plurality of productions by the second production means is a second island simultaneous production different from the first island simultaneous production. Yes, when the first start time has elapsed since the production start permission period is started and the time measurement by the time measurement unit is started, the second island simultaneous production is started by the second production unit, The second island simultaneous effect by the second effect means may be interlocked with the first island simultaneous effect by the first effect means.

  With such a configuration, if the start timing of the first island simultaneous production by the first production means is different, it is easy for a game shop clerk to notice that an abnormality may have occurred, and maintenance is easy May be improved. In addition, when the first island simultaneous production and the second island simultaneous production are different, it is easy for the store clerk to notice that there is a possibility that one of the production means is abnormal, and to improve the maintenance. May be possible. In addition, since the second island simultaneous performance is performed in conjunction with the first island simultaneous production, the production effect can be enhanced, and the entertainment of the game may be improved.

  It should be noted that the island simultaneous production is the first island simultaneous production (for example, island simultaneous production sound) by the first production unit (for example, sound output unit) and the second island by the second production unit (for example, display unit). It may be an effect composed of a simultaneous effect (for example, an island simultaneous effect display). In addition, the island simultaneous effect is a third island simultaneous effect display (light emission for the island simultaneous effect) by a third effect means (for example, a light emitting means) different from the first effect means and the second effect means. It may be included.

  In addition, the island simultaneous performance is a first island simultaneous production, the production start permission period is a first production start permission period, and is one of the plurality of productions by the production means. The second island simultaneous production is different from the island simultaneous production, and when the second production start permission period is started, the second island simultaneous production is started by the production means. Good.

  With such a configuration, since a plurality of island simultaneous effects are performed by one effect means, the effect of the effects can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved. The effect means may be a means capable of executing a third island simultaneous effect different from the first island simultaneous effect and the second island simultaneous effect.

  The second island simultaneous production start permission period may be a period that is started when the second island simultaneous production start condition is satisfied. In addition, the condition for the production means to start the second island simultaneous production is a second island simultaneous production start different from the island simultaneous production start condition (hereinafter referred to as “first island simultaneous production start condition”). It may be that the condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the second effect start permission period is a third time different from the first time after the time measurement by the time measuring means is started (for example, a time indicated by reference numeral T8 in FIG. 75B). It may be a period that starts when the total time of time indicated by T9 has elapsed.

  With such a configuration, different island simultaneous performances are started at different timings, so that it is possible to increase the opportunities for the player to experience the island simultaneous performance and improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the island simultaneous performance is started at different timings, there are cases where the store clerk can increase the chance of noticing that the start timing of the island simultaneous production is different and improve the maintainability.

  Note that the requirement that the second island simultaneous performance start condition is satisfied may include a requirement that a third time different from the first time has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measuring means was started. Good. The third time is a time longer than the first time, but may be a time shorter than the first time.

  Further, it is realized by a second time measuring means (for example, a user program of the control means) different from the time measuring means (hereinafter referred to as “first time measuring means”, for example, a hardware timer provided in the CPU of the control means). A second timer (for example, a time indicated by T9 in FIG. 74B) has elapsed since the time counting of the second time measuring means is started. It may be a period that is started.

  With such a configuration, by providing a plurality of time measuring means, it is possible to give variations to the timing at which the simultaneous production of islands is started, and it may be possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the time measuring means different from said 1st time measuring means and said 2nd time measuring means may be provided.

  The effect means is a notification means (for example, speaker 120, various LEDs, various lamps), and the island simultaneous effect is a power-on notification (for example, FIGS. 73 (a) and 73 (b)). The power-on notification is a notification indicating that the power is turned on, and the island simultaneous production start condition is a power-on notification execution condition. Also good.

  With such a configuration, when the start timing of power-on notification is different, it is easy for the store clerk to notice that there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred at the timing of power-on, thereby improving maintainability. There are cases where you can.

  The power-on notification execution condition may be that a power-on command transmitted from the main control means has been received. In addition, a second informing unit different from the informing unit is provided, and a second power on informing by the second informing unit and a power on informing (hereinafter referred to as “first informing unit”) are provided. Hereinafter, it may be notified that the power is turned on by both “first power-on notification”. Note that the timing at which one power-on notification is started may be different from the timing at which the other power-on notification is started, or may be simultaneous.

  The power-on notification is a notification indicating that the main control means is turned on, and may be a notification that the notification is started when the effect control means receives the power-on command. . The power-on notification may be a notification indicating that the presentation control unit is turned on, or a notification indicating that the display control unit is turned on.

  Further, two or more notification means may be provided, but there may be notification means that does not perform power-on notification indicating that the main control means is turned on. For example, the sound output means outputs a power-on sound indicating that the main control means is turned on, but the display means does not display the power-on display indicating that the main control means is turned on. You may make it display the notification which shows that the power supply of the control means (or presentation control means) was turned on. Here, the notification indicating that the power is turned on may be a notification indicating that the power-on control by each control means is executed, and indicates that the power-on control by each control means is completed. Notification may be used.

  Further, the notification means is a sound output means, the power-on notification may be a power-on sound, the notification means is a display means, and the power-on notification is It may be a power-on display. Further, the notification means is a light emitting means, and the power-on notification may be light emission for power-on. Further, the gaming table may be a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  In addition, the island facility on which the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can be installed is an island facility on which a plurality of gaming machines (for example, pachinko machines 100) can be installed, and the gaming machine is a production means (for example, FIG. 73 (a) includes at least a decorative symbol display device 208 and a speaker 120) and timing means (for example, a hardware timer provided in a CPU of the control means, a software timer realized by a user program of the control means, and an RTC (real time clock)). The island facility is an island facility configured to be able to power on the plurality of game machines by a single operation, and the effect means in the game table includes a plurality of effects At least one of the plurality of effects by the effect means of the game stand is an island simultaneous effect, The condition for the effect means on the table to start the island simultaneous effect is that the island simultaneous effect start condition is satisfied, and the first time (for example, reference numeral T1 in FIG. 73) after the time measurement by the time measuring means is started. And when each of the plurality of game machines executes the island simultaneous effect, the island simultaneous effect executed by each of the plurality of game machines is arranged. It may be an island facility characterized by that.

  According to such an island facility, if there is a game machine with different start timings of the island simultaneous production among a plurality of game machines, the store clerk may indicate that an abnormality may have occurred in the game machine. It may be easy to notice and may improve maintainability. The “island facility” according to the present invention may be an island facility where only a pachinko machine can be installed, an island facility where only a slot machine can be installed, or an island where both a pachinko machine and a slot machine can be installed. Equipment may be used. Moreover, the island equipment which can install only another kind of game machine may be sufficient, and the island equipment which can install a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and another kind of game machine may be sufficient. The island facility may be an island facility configured to be able to individually turn on the power of each of the plurality of game machines.

  In addition, the island simultaneous production in the game table is a production related to the island simultaneous production by the production means of the game table different from the game table, and the game table different from the game table is the game table. (Hereinafter referred to as “first type of gaming table”. For example, a gaming table A shown in FIGS. 73 (a) and 73 (b)), which is a gaming table different from the gaming table. The plurality of gaming tables include a fourth type of gaming table different from the first type of gaming table (for example, a gaming table B including a gaming table B shown in FIGS. 73A and 73B). The fourth type of game stand directing means is a fourth island simultaneous effect different from the island simultaneous effect (hereinafter referred to as “first simultaneous effect”) of a plurality of effects. Is a means that can execute at least the fourth type of game stage production means, The fourth simultaneous production start condition, which is different from the simultaneous production start condition, was established, and the condition for the fourth type of game stage production means to start the fourth simultaneous production is the island The fourth island simultaneous production start condition was established separately from the simultaneous production start condition, and the start timing of the first island simultaneous production by the first type of game machine was It may be different from the start timing of the fourth island simultaneous performance by the game stand.

With such a configuration, by shifting the start timing of the island simultaneous production of the first type of game machine among the plurality of game machines, it is possible to make it stand out that the island simultaneous production has started. You may be interested in one type of gaming table.
<Control of various displays after power-on>

Next, control of various displays performed after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 76 is a time chart showing an example of the flow of various display controls performed after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on.
<Control of various displays after power-on / first sub-control unit>

  First, a process after power-on in the first sub-control unit 400 will be described. As described above, the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 that has input the activation signal first executes the initialization process, then shifts to the user mode (mode in which the user program is executed), and the first sub-control unit main process The execution of (see FIG. 63A) is started. Note that the timing indicated by reference numeral t11 in FIG. 76 is the timing at which the transition to the user mode (the mode in which the user program is executed) is started and the execution of the first sub control unit main process is started. In the first sub control unit main process, a command (for example, a return command) received from the liquid crystal control unit is processed in step S604 (liquid crystal reception driver process).

  In step S611 (liquid crystal communication driver process), a process of transmitting a command to the liquid crystal control unit is performed. For example, when the sub-command (power-on command) is not received from the main control unit 300, when the special figure is changing, when the big hit is being hit, or when the execution of the first sub-control unit main process is started When the fourth time (the time indicated by reference numeral T11 in FIG. 76, for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed, a return display start command (a command for instructing the start of return display) is transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit. At the same time, execution of return control is started. Here, the “return control” is control for determining whether or not normal display is started in the decorative symbol display device 208 based on the game information. In the return control according to the present example, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether or not to transmit a return-in-display display command to the liquid crystal control unit based on the content of the command received from the main control unit 300 (normal display during return). Control for determining whether or not to switch to display).

In addition, when the return display non-display condition is satisfied while the return control is being executed (for example, during special figure fluctuation or big hit) (for example, when the next special figure change start command is received from the main control unit 300). Ends the execution of the return control and transmits a display end command during return (a command for instructing the end of the display during return) to the liquid crystal control unit.
<Control of various displays after power-on / LCD controller>

  Next, processing after power-on in the liquid crystal control unit will be described. As described above, the liquid crystal control unit is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) that outputs the start signal (system reset signal) when the power is turned on. When a voltage having a predetermined voltage value is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the activation signal output circuit, the activation signal output circuit outputs an activation signal to the CPU of the liquid crystal control unit.

  The CPU of the liquid crystal control unit that has input the activation signal first executes initialization processing, and then shifts to the user mode (mode in which the user program is executed), and the liquid crystal control unit main processing (see FIG. 65 (a)). Start running. Note that the timing indicated by reference numeral t11 in FIG. 76 is the timing at which the transition to the user mode (the mode in which the user program is executed) is started and the execution of the liquid crystal control unit main process is started.

  In the liquid crystal control unit main process, the above-described liquid crystal loading process is executed in step S1501 (initial setting). In FIG. 76, the time indicated by reference numeral T12 is the execution time of the liquid crystal loading process.

  In step S1509 (VDP command transmission process) of the liquid crystal control unit main process, when the liquid crystal loading is started, a liquid crystal loading display (display indicating that the liquid crystal loading process is being executed) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. A VDP command for display on the VDP 434 is transmitted to the VDP 434. As a result, a liquid crystal loading display (for example, see FIG. 77 (c) to FIG. 77 (e)) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Also, in this process, after the liquid crystal loading process is completed, the liquid crystal loading display is continuously displayed for a fourth time (for example, 35 seconds after the main process of the liquid crystal control unit is started). To keep time. That is, in this example, even when the liquid crystal loading process is completed, the liquid crystal loading display is continuously displayed until the fourth time has elapsed. In step S1511 (return command transmission process) of the liquid crystal control unit main process, when the liquid crystal loading process is completed, a return command indicating that the liquid crystal loading process is completed is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. . In FIG. 76, the timing indicated by t12 is the timing at which the liquid crystal control unit returns a command to the first sub-control unit 400, and the command can be transmitted and received between the liquid crystal control unit and the first sub-control unit 400. It is.

  In this example, the time is measured by the liquid crystal control unit, but the first sub-control unit 400 measures the time, for example, a display start command during return (a command for instructing start of display during return) is controlled by the liquid crystal. By receiving the information, the liquid crystal loading display may be terminated and the returning display may be displayed. In addition, in step S1509 (VDP command transmission process) of the liquid crystal control unit main process after the liquid crystal loading display ends, a display during recovery (display indicating that the return control is being executed in the first sub control unit 400) is displayed. A VDP command to be displayed on the symbol display device 208 is transmitted to the VDP 434.

  Here, when a returning display start command is received from the first sub-control unit 400, a returning display (for example, see FIG. 77 (f)) is continuously displayed. In FIG. 76, the timing indicated by reference numeral t13 is the timing at which the first sub-control unit 400 transmits the returning display start command to the liquid crystal control unit. On the other hand, in step S1509 (VDP command transmission process) of the liquid crystal control unit main process, a return display end command (command for instructing the end of return display) is received from the first sub-control unit 400 for return display. Then, a VDP command for displaying the normal display on the decorative symbol display device 208 is transmitted to the VDP 434. As a result, the display during return being displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 is deleted, and a normal display (for example, see FIG. 77 (g)) is displayed. In FIG. 76, the timing indicated by reference numeral t14 is the timing at which the first sub-control unit 400 transmits the returning display end command to the liquid crystal control section, and the time indicated by reference numeral T13 is the display time for display during return. .

  In this way, in this example, the returning display is displayed by the liquid crystal control unit regardless of whether or not the return process is performed by the first sub-control unit 400. Note that the returning display may be displayed only when the returning display start command is received from the first sub-control unit 400 after the liquid crystal loading display is completed.

In this example, even during the liquid crystal loading process in the liquid crystal control unit, if the initialization process is completed in the main control unit 300 and the main control unit 300 has shifted to a state in which the game can be controlled, the game is played. It is possible to proceed. When the liquid crystal loading process is being performed in the liquid crystal control unit, the game may be configured not to proceed even if the main control unit 300 has shifted to a state in which the game can be controlled.
<Various displays after power-on / Specific example 1>

  Next, specific example 1 of various displays after power-on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 77 is a diagram showing a specific example 1 of various displays after power-on in time series.

  FIG. 77A shows a state of the decorative symbol display device 208 before the pachinko machine 100 is turned on. This state is a state in which no activation signal is input to the first sub-control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit, and display control for the decorative symbol display device 208 is not performed. For example, at t15 in FIG. The timing shown is applicable.

  FIG. 77B shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on. This state is a state in which the start signal is input to the first sub-control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit, and the initialization process by the first sub-control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit is started. The timing indicated by t16 is applicable. In addition, the main control unit 300 performs initial startup processing in the main control unit power-on processing, and then starts main control unit main loop processing and main control unit timer interrupt processing, and main control unit timer interrupt processing In step S504, it is determined that the interrupt function is being limited (the first sub-control unit 400 is not activated), and the interrupt function is limited.

  FIG. 77C shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the liquid crystal controller starts the liquid crystal loading process. In this state, the liquid crystal control unit starts liquid crystal loading, and transmits a VDP command for displaying the liquid crystal loading display (in this example, the character display “Now Loading”) on the decorative symbol display device 208 to the VDP 434. For example, the timing indicated by reference numeral t11 in FIG. 76 corresponds to this state. Further, the time is measured from the start of the liquid crystal loading process to a fourth time (for example, 35 seconds).

  FIG. 77D shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the liquid crystal control unit completes the liquid crystal loading process. This state is a state in which the liquid crystal control unit has completed the liquid crystal loading and has transmitted a return command indicating that the liquid crystal loading process has been completed to the first sub control unit 400. For example, in FIG. The timing indicated by As described above, in this example, even when the liquid crystal loading process is completed, if the time measurement for the fourth time (for example, 35 seconds) by the liquid crystal control unit is not completed, the liquid crystal loading display is continued. Do.

  FIG. 77E shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 when the interrupt function limitation of the main control unit 300 is released. This state is that the interrupt function is not limited in step S504 of the main control unit timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 because the first sub control unit 400 is activated based on the return command from the liquid crystal control unit. (Interrupt function limitation is canceled) and game control by the main control unit 300 is started. For example, the timing indicated by reference numeral t17 in FIG. The game control by the main control unit 300 may be started without waiting for the start of the first sub control unit 400 or the completion of liquid crystal loading of the liquid crystal control unit.

  Next, FIG. 77 (f) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the liquid crystal control unit starts the returning display. In this state, the liquid crystal control unit determines that the fourth time (the time indicated by T11 in FIG. 76 has elapsed, for example, 35 seconds) has elapsed, and the display during recovery (in this example, the character display “Preparing”). ) Is transmitted to the VDP 434 for display on the decorative symbol display device 208. For example, the timing indicated by reference numeral t13 in FIG. 76 corresponds to this state. It should be noted that the display during return may not be performed while the special figure is stopped. Here, the display before FIG. 77F corresponds to the power-on display.

  FIG. 77G shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the liquid crystal controller starts normal display (in this example, the decorative symbol stop display). In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a display end command during return to the liquid crystal control unit, and the liquid crystal control unit that has received the display end command during return erases the display during return and displays the normal display as a decorative pattern. This is a state in which a VDP command to be displayed on the display device 208 is transmitted toward the VDP 434. For example, the timing indicated by reference numeral t14 in FIG.

  FIG. 77 (h) shows a state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the liquid crystal control unit starts the demonstration display. In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 instructs the liquid crystal control unit to perform a demonstration display, and the liquid crystal control unit that has received the demonstration display instruction issues a VDP command for causing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the demonstration display. This is a state in which it is transmitted to the VDP 434. The order in which the demonstration display is performed and the order in which the normal display (decorative symbol stop display) shown in FIG.

  The game control by the main control unit 300 is configured not to be started in the state of FIG. 77 (b), but may be configured to be started. Further, the game control by the main control unit 300 may be started before the state shown in FIGS. 77 (c) to 77 (f). In addition, the game control by the main control unit 300 may be started in the state shown in FIG. 77 (f).

  In addition, it may be configured such that the time setting, the power saving mode, and the like can be set by the store clerk while the liquid crystal loading display is displayed, and a screen display for setting by the store clerk may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, after the liquid crystal loading display is finished, it may be configured such that the time setting, the power saving mode, etc. can be set by the store clerk, and a screen display for setting by the store clerk may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. Here, the game control of the main control unit 300 is executed while the setting screen is displayed by the store clerk after the liquid crystal loading display is ended, but the game control is not executed until the screen display for setting is ended by the store clerk. May be.

  In addition, a period in which the returning display can be displayed may be started after the liquid crystal loading display is completed, but may overlap with a period in which the display of the screen display for setting by the store clerk is displayed. For example, if the period during which the display of the screen display for setting by the store clerk ends first and the period during which the display during return can be displayed continues, the screen display for setting by the store clerk is not displayed. The return indication may be displayed immediately after (or immediately after), but the return indication may not be displayed. In addition, when the period during which the display during return can be displayed ends and the screen display for setting by the store clerk ends after that, the display during return is displayed after the screen display for setting is hidden (immediately after). Alternatively, the normal display may be displayed. Alternatively, the display during restoration may be displayed once, and the normal display may be displayed after the return display is hidden (immediately after). In these cases, the screen display for setting by the store clerk may be included in the liquid crystal loading display, but may not be included.

Further, the display during return may be displayed only when the return start process is performed by the main control unit 300 and may not be displayed when the initial start process is performed. In such a case, a display during return may be displayed.
<Various displays after power-on / Specific example 2>

  Next, specific example 2 of various displays after power-on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 78 is a diagram showing a specific example 2 of various displays after power-on in time series.

  FIG. 78 (a) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 during a normal game (in this example, during a reach effect). Further, FIG. 78B shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 when the power of the pachinko machine 100 is shut off due to a power failure or the like. In this state, the main control unit 300 determines that the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this example), performs the power interruption process, and performs the first sub-control. The power supply to the unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit is stopped, and the display control for the decorative symbol display device 208 is not performed.

  FIG. 78C shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on. This state is a state in which an activation signal is input to the first sub-control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit, and initialization processing by the first sub-control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit is started. In addition, the main control unit 300 starts the main control unit main loop process and the main control unit timer interrupt process after performing the recovery start process in the main control unit power-on process, and the main control unit timer interrupt process. In step S504, it is determined that the interrupt function is being limited (the first sub-control unit 400 is not activated), and the interrupt function is limited.

  The subsequent FIG. 78 (d) to FIG. 78 (g) are the same as FIG. 77 (c) to FIG. 77 (f), and detailed description thereof is omitted, but FIG. 78 (d) to FIG. In (f), a liquid crystal loading display (in this example, a character display of “Now Loading”) is performed, and in FIG. 78 (g), a recovery in progress display (in this example, a character display of “in preparation”) is performed. .

  FIG. 78 (h) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 in which the liquid crystal controller performs display during return, and FIG. 78 (i) shows the normal display (in this example, the decorative symbol of the decorative symbol). The state of the decorative symbol display device 208 performing the variable display is shown.

In the state shown in FIG. 78 (i), the first sub-control unit 400 receives the special figure change stop command from the main control part 300 at the timing shown in FIG. Received state. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received the next special figure change start command transmits a display end command during return to the liquid crystal control unit, and the liquid crystal control unit that has received the display end command during return erases the display during return. The VDP command for displaying the normal display on the decorative symbol display device 208 is transmitted to the VDP 434.
<Variations of various displays after power on / LCD loading display>

  Next, a modified example of the liquid crystal loading display will be described with reference to FIG. 79 and FIG. FIG. 79 is a diagram showing Modification Example 1 of the liquid crystal loading display in time series, and FIG. 80 is a diagram showing Modification Example 2 of the liquid crystal loading display in time series.

  In the example shown in FIG. 79, the liquid crystal loading display shown in FIGS. 79 (d) ′ to (f) ′ is applied instead of the liquid crystal loading display shown in FIGS. 78 (d) to (f). In this liquid crystal loading display, the start time of the liquid crystal loading process is 0%, the completion time of the liquid crystal loading process is 100%, and the progress of the liquid crystal loading process can be expressed as a percentage (%). In this example, the liquid crystal control unit completes the liquid crystal loading process at the timing shown in FIG. 79 (e) ′, and displays “Now Loading 100%” indicating that the liquid crystal loading process is completed. However, until the display during return is received from the first sub-control unit 400 and the display during return is started, the liquid crystal loading display of “Now Loading 100%” is displayed as shown in FIG. continuing.

  The progress of the liquid crystal loading process and the percentage display of the liquid crystal loading display may correspond to each other. For example, continuous display increasing from 1% to 0% to 100%, 0%, 10% ... Stepwise display that increases by 10%, such as 90% and 100%, may be displayed. Further, the progress of the liquid crystal loading process and the display of the liquid crystal loading display do not necessarily coincide with each other.

  In the example shown in FIG. 80, the liquid crystal loading display shown in FIGS. 80 (d) ′ to (f) ′ is applied instead of the liquid crystal loading display shown in FIGS. 78 (d) to (f). To do. This liquid crystal loading display can be used for explanation display (tutorial display) regarding various settings of the gaming table. In this example, as the explanation display, among the plurality of DIP switches of the setting operation unit 195, a volume setting mode is provided. The DIP switch setting method for switching (power saving mode) is illustrated, and a display suggesting the timing for switching (in this example, “Please perform the operation when the power is turned off” is displayed) .

  In this way, display not related to the liquid crystal loading process may be performed during the liquid crystal loading display. Not only the explanation display but also the current time, the setting status of the second output setting switch 194 (display at 0 to F, display of the initial value of the user volume value of volume and brightness), operation of the setting operation unit 195 The situation (i.e. island simultaneous effects and power saving mode setting situation) may be displayed.

  As described above, the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) described with reference to FIGS. 76 to 80 includes the display control unit (for example, the liquid crystal control unit illustrated in FIG. 76) and the display unit (for example, illustrated in FIG. 77). The display control means is a means capable of at least controlling the display means, and the display control means is turned on when power is turned on. Means for starting power-on control (for example, liquid crystal loading processing for transferring image data such as still images and moving images, which are stored in a fixed manner in a ROM or the like in advance) to a working storage area (for example, a RAM), The display means is a means capable of displaying at least a plurality of types of display, and one of the plurality of types of display is a display displayed while the power-on control is being executed (hereinafter referred to as “power-on”). 76. For example, the display means is a liquid crystal loading display shown in FIG. 76 and FIGS. 77 (c) to 77 (e)), and the display means is at least a fourth after the power-on control by the display control means is started. It is means for displaying at least the power-on display until the time (for example, time indicated by T11 in FIG. 76) elapses, and the display means, when the first non-display condition is satisfied, The power-on display is a means for hiding at least the first non-display condition. The requirement for satisfying the first non-display condition is that the power-on control is completed and the fourth time has elapsed from the start of the power-on control. This is a gaming machine characterized by the requirements including The “requirements including A and B” in this specification may be “requirements for (and only) A and B”.

  According to such a game machine, since the power-on display is not displayed before the fourth time, if it is displayed before the fourth time, an abnormality of the display control means may have occurred. There is a case where it is easy for a store clerk or the like to notice that there is a characteristic, and the maintainability can be improved.

  The time corresponding to the “Mth (M is a positive number) time” according to the present invention is the same as the time corresponding to the “Nth (N is a positive integer) time” according to another invention. For example, the time corresponding to the fourth time and the first time may be 10 seconds after the power is turned on. In addition, it has time measuring means (hereinafter referred to as “third time measuring means”), and the third time measuring means starts counting on condition that the power is turned on. The power-on display by the display unit may be hidden on the condition that the fourth time has elapsed since the start.

  Further, the display means is configured to display the first power-on control after the power-on control is started, even if the power-on control is terminated before the fourth time has elapsed since the power-on control was started. The power-on display is a means for continuously displaying the power-on display until the fourth time elapses. The power-on display is from the start to the end of the power-on control and from the start of the power-on control to the fourth time. The display may be continuously displayed until the time elapses.

  With this configuration, the power-on display is displayed until the fourth time has elapsed even after the power-on control is completed, so the power-on display is not displayed before the fourth time. It is possible to determine whether or not an abnormality of the display control means has occurred by checking whether or not a power-on display is displayed before the fourth time by a store clerk of the amusement store, etc. May be improved. Note that, when the fourth time elapses before the power-on control is finished, the power-on display may be hidden when the power-on control is finished.

  Further, the power-on control is a control that ends before the fourth time elapses, and the power-on display indicates the progress status of the power-on control from the start to the end of the power-on control. A corresponding progress display (for example, a display showing the progress of the liquid crystal loading process shown in FIG. 79) is displayed, and the power-on display is from the end of the power-on control until the fourth time elapses. The progress display at the end of the power-on control may be continuously displayed.

  With such a configuration, the progress of the power-on control can be confirmed, and the maintainability may be improved.

  Further, it includes fourth symbol display means (for example, the fourth symbol display areas 208e to 208g shown in FIG. 66 and FIG. 77), and the fourth symbol display means has a variation in symbols (for example, a variation in special symbols). The fourth symbol display unit may start the variation display of the fourth symbol by being started, and the fourth symbol display unit may change the symbol during the period when the power-on display is displayed by the display unit. When is started, means for not starting the variable display of the fourth symbol may be used.

  With such a configuration, since the fourth symbol variation display is not displayed during the power-on display, the fourth symbol may be displayed after the stable control state is reached. The fourth symbol display means is a display means, and the fourth symbol may be displayed on a part of the display means. The fourth symbol display means may be a second display means provided separately from the first display means. In addition, during the power-on display, the display different from the fourth symbol variation display (for example, error display, decorative symbol display, presentation display, user setting display, demo display, etc.) is not displayed. You may make it display.

  In addition, when the display condition of the fourth symbol display is satisfied, the variation display of the fourth symbol display is displayed, and the requirement that the display condition of the fourth symbol display is satisfied is a period in which the power-on display is not displayed. It is a requirement that includes that. In addition, “... a means for not starting the variation display of the fourth symbol” means that “the fourth symbol display means is the fourth symbol only when the power-on display is not displayed by the display means. It is possible to start (displayable) the fluctuation display (or stop display).

  The display means can display at least a display for notifying that an error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as “error display”), and the display means satisfies the first error display display condition. If the first error display display condition is satisfied before the power-on control is completed, the display means displays the error display. It may be a means for displaying the error display after completion.

  With such a configuration, an error is displayed after the power-on control by the display control means is completed, so if there is an abnormality in the display control means, an error display is not displayed, so that maintainability may be improved. is there.

  The error display may be displayed during power-on control, or the error display may not be displayed during power-on display. Further, an error display may be displayed during the power-on display, or an error display may be displayed after the power-on control is finished and during the period when the power-on display is displayed on the display means. Further, the error display may not be displayed during the period when the power-on display is displayed on the display means after the power-on control is finished.

  Further, it includes an effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400), and the display means displays the return indication (for example, the return indication shown in FIG. 76 and FIG. 77 (f)) during the period. When the second display condition is satisfied, the display means is a means for displaying the return display when the second display condition is satisfied, and the second display condition is satisfied. One of the requirements may be a requirement including that the power-on display is not displayed. With such a configuration, it may be easy to confirm that the return control by the effect control means is being executed, and the store clerk and the player may be relieved.

  It should be noted that one of the requirements (hereinafter referred to as “first requirement”) that satisfies the display display condition during recovery (hereinafter referred to as “first return display display condition”) is that the design is changing. It may be a requirement to include. Further, there may be a requirement (hereinafter referred to as “third requirement”) different from the first requirement that the first display indication condition during return is satisfied. Further, the requirement for satisfying the first return display display condition may be 3 or more, or only the first requirement and the third requirement. Further, the first display display condition during return may be satisfied when only the first requirement is satisfied. Here, the third requirement may be that the presentation control means receives the power-on command.

  In addition, one of the requirements (hereinafter referred to as “second requirement”) for satisfying the display display condition during recovery (hereinafter referred to as “second display indication condition during recovery”) includes a big hit. It may be a requirement. Note that what is described in the first display display condition during return is applicable. Here, the requirement different from the second requirement in which the second display indication condition during return is satisfied may be a fourth requirement different from the third requirement.

  Further, the first display display condition during return and the second display display condition during return may be different conditions. Further, the display display condition during return may be a condition that is satisfied when a plurality of requirements including the first requirement and the second requirement are satisfied. Note that the plurality of requirements may indicate only the two requirements of the first requirement and the second requirement, and the condition may be satisfied when three or more requirements including the two requirements are satisfied.

  In addition, during the period when the return indication is displayed on the display means, the fourth symbol variation display may not be displayed even if the symbol variation starts, but the fourth symbol variation display is displayed. You may make it do. In addition, during the period when the return indication is displayed on the display means, the fourth symbol variation display may not be displayed even if the symbol variation starts, but the fourth symbol variation display is displayed. You may make it do.

  Further, even if the error display display condition is satisfied during the period in which the return indication is displayed, the error display may not be displayed on the display unit, and the error display may be displayed after the return indication is completed. . Further, an error display may be displayed if the error display display condition is satisfied even during the period during which the return display is displayed.

  Further, one or a plurality of hitting indications may be displayed during the return display. Further, the effect control means may be a means composed of an effect control board and a display control board. Further, the effect control means may be control means including display control means. The fourth symbol display means is a means controlled by the effect control means, but may be a means controlled by the main control means or a means controlled by the display control means.

  The display means is a means capable of displaying at least a normal display (for example, the normal display shown in FIG. 76 or 77 g), and the normal display includes the power-on display and the returning display. The display during return is a display indicating that the display is not returned to the normal display, and the display means displays the second display condition during display of the display during return. When the above is established, the display during restoration may be hidden, and the normal display may be started.

  With such a configuration, it may be easy to confirm that the return control by the effect control means has been completed, and the store clerk or player may be relieved in some cases. Note that the normal display is a display according to the gaming state (for example, a decorative symbol variation display when the symbol variation starts, a big winning display when the big hit is started, and a decorative symbol stop when the symbol is stopped. Display (demo display)).

  Further, the effect control means may be means capable of transmitting at least a command to the display control means, and the display control means may be means capable of transmitting at least a command to the effect control means. With such a configuration, it may be easy to confirm that the return control by the effect control means has been completed, and the store clerk or player may be relieved in some cases. In addition, it may be possible to easily confirm the communication state between the effect control means and the display control means.

Further, the power-on display may be a display including an explanation display for a store clerk (for example, an explanation display shown in FIG. 80). With this configuration, the power-on display is not displayed until the fourth time has elapsed even after the power-on control is completed. May be improved. Note that the explanation display to the store clerk refers to a description set by the store clerk (for example, a second output setting switch 194 (volume knob on the store clerk side) or a setting operation unit 195 (DIP switch)). May be.
<Notification of how to hit>

Next, with reference to FIG. 81 and FIG. 82, the hitting notification performed by the pachinko machine 100 will be described.
<Control of how to hit>

  FIG. 81 is a time chart showing an example of the flow of control for notifying how to hit. In the timing indicated by reference numeral t20 in FIG. 81, the liquid crystal control unit starts the liquid crystal loading process, and transmits a VDP command for displaying the liquid crystal loading display on the decorative symbol display device 208 to the VDP 434, whereby the decorative symbol is displayed. Liquid crystal loading display is performed using the display device 208.

  Further, in this example, the first sub-control unit 400 enters the activated state when shifting to the user mode without waiting for the return command from the liquid crystal control unit to be received, and the main control unit 300 performs the first sub-control. Without waiting for the unit 400 to be in the activated state, the transition to the user mode is made, and when the fixed time (time indicated by T4 in FIG. 71) elapses after the timer interrupt processing is started, the interrupt function limitation is canceled. The game control is started.

  The main control unit 300 then supplies power to the first sub-control unit 400 when the start-waiting counter becomes 0 in the sub-control start wait wait process (step S519) of the main control unit timer interrupt process. After transmitting a subcommand (power-on command) indicating that it has been inserted, a subcommand (game state command) indicating the current gaming state, or a subcommand (launching position command) for notifying the firing position of the ball launching handle 134 And so on.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the liquid crystal control unit based on the information on the gaming state command and the launch position command received from the main control unit 300 (right-handed display, left-handed warning display, Alternatively, a command for notifying how to hit is transmitted.

  FIG. 82 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between a gaming state and a hitting notification. In FIG. 82, an item indicated by “◯” indicates that the corresponding hitting notification is performed when the corresponding gaming state is entered. For example, the gaming state included in the gaming state command received from the main control unit 300 is a short-time state (special high probability normal figure low probability state), a probabilistic state (special figure high probability normal figure low probability state), or a big hit state In this case, since the item corresponding to the right-handed display is “◯”, a command for notifying the right-handed display is transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit.

  In addition, when the gaming state included in the gaming state command received from the main control unit 300 is when the power is turned on (other than the normal state), the items corresponding to the right-handed display and the left-handed warning display are “◯”. Then, a direction notification command for instructing right-handed display and left-handed warning display is transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit. In addition, since the item corresponding to the right-handed warning display is “x”, a hitting notification command is not transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit (right-handed warning display is not performed). A right-handed warning display may be displayed when the power is turned on (other than the normal state).

  In addition, when the gaming state included in the gaming state command received from the main control unit 300 is a normal state (special figure low probability normal figure low probability state) or when the power is turned on (normal state), a right-handed display or left-handed display is performed. Since the item corresponding to the warning display is “x”, the hitting notification command is not transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit (right-handed display and left-handed warning display are not performed). The same applies to other items indicated by “x”.

  In addition, when the gaming state included in the gaming state command received from the main control unit 300 is a normal state (special figure low probability ordinary figure low probability state), the item corresponding to the right-handed warning display is “Δ”. Therefore, it is determined whether or not a hitting method suitable for the gaming state is performed based on the information of the launch position command. When it is determined that the player is not hit in a suitable manner for the gaming state (for example, in a gaming state in which left-handed aiming at the left side of the gaming board 200 is suitable as in a normal game, the front view of the gaming board 200 (When a winning ball is detected at the winning entrance or starting port located on the right side), a right-handed warning display (a warning display to stop right-handing) is directed toward the LCD control unit. Send a command.

  In addition, the gaming state included in the gaming state command received from the main control unit 300 is a short-time state (special high probability normal figure low probability state), a probabilistic state (special figure high probability normal figure low probability state), or a big hit state In this case, since the item corresponding to the left strike warning display is “Δ”, it is determined whether or not a strike suitable for the gaming state is made based on the information of the firing position command. Then, when it is determined that a hitting method suitable for the gaming state has not been made (for example, a gaming state in which a right strike aiming at the right side of the gaming board 200 is suitable, such as a short-time state, a probability variation state, or a big hit state. , A left-handed warning display (a warning is given to stop the left-handed strike) toward the liquid crystal control unit in the case of entering a ball at the winning opening or the starting opening arranged on the left side of the game board 200 when viewed from the front. A hitting notification command instructing (display) is transmitted.

  Returning to FIG. 81, at the timing indicated by reference numeral t <b> 21, the liquid crystal control unit completes the liquid crystal loading process and transmits a VDP command for displaying the returning display on the decorative symbol display device 208 toward the VDP 434. The decorative symbol display device 208 is used to display during return. In addition, the liquid crystal control unit receives, from the first sub-control unit 400, a VDP command for displaying the right-handed display on the decorative symbol display device 208 in the VDP 434 by receiving a right-handed notification command for instructing right-handed display. By transmitting to the right, a right-handed display (for example, see FIG. 83 (g)) is performed using the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Further, the liquid crystal control unit receives a VDP command for causing the decorative symbol display device 208 to display a left-handed warning display when receiving a left-handed warning notification command for instructing a left-handed warning display from the first sub-control unit 400. By transmitting to the VDP 434, a left-handed warning display (for example, see FIG. 83 (g)) is performed using the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In this example, the first sub-control unit 400 gives an example of instructing the liquid crystal control unit of the type of hitting notification according to the game state and the launch position, but the game state and the launch position are indicated to the liquid crystal control unit. The information may be transmitted, and the liquid crystal control unit may be configured to determine the type of hitting notification according to the gaming state and the launch position.

  In this example, there was only one left-handed display (right-handed warning display). However, there may be multiple displays displayed when left-handed. You may make it perform how to hit. Also, the right-handed display (right-handed display, left-handed warning display) is not displayed even when the power is turned on, even if the return is being displayed when the initial activation process is performed by the main control unit 300. It may be displayed only when the return activation process is performed.

In addition, only the right-handed display is always displayed during the display of returning, and a right-handed warning display is displayed when it is determined that the right way for the gaming state is not performed. However, it may be configured not to be displayed even if it is determined that the hitting method suitable for the gaming state is not performed.
<Specific example of how to hit>

  Next, a specific example of how to make a notification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 83 is a diagram showing a specific example of how-to-notify in time series.

  FIG. 83 (a) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 during the probability change state (in this example, during the reach effect). Here, since the gaming state is the probability changing state, the main control unit 300 transmits a gaming state command indicating that the gaming state is the probability changing state to the first sub-control unit 400, and the player A right-handed shot is performed, and a firing position command indicating that the rotation angle of the ball launching handle 134 is a rotation angle suitable for right-handed shot is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a right-hand-notification command for instructing right-handed display to the liquid crystal control unit. As a result, in the upper right display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, Strike display (in this example, a character display of “Right strike →→→”) is performed.

  FIG. 83B shows a state of the decorative symbol display device 208 when the power of the pachinko machine 100 is shut off due to a power failure or the like. In this state, the main control unit 300 determines that the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this example), performs the power interruption process, and performs the first sub-control. The power supply to the unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit is stopped, and the display control for the decorative symbol display device 208 is not performed.

  FIG. 83C shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on. This state is a state in which an activation signal is input to the first sub-control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit, and initialization processing by the first sub-control unit 400 and the liquid crystal control unit is started. In addition, the main control unit 300 starts the main control unit main loop process and the main control unit timer interrupt process after performing the recovery start process in the main control unit power-on process, and the main control unit timer interrupt process. In step S504, it is determined that the interrupt function is being limited (the first sub-control unit 400 is not activated), and the interrupt function is limited.

  The subsequent FIG. 83 (d) to FIG. 83 (f) are in the same state as FIG. 77 (c) to FIG. 77 (e), and detailed description thereof will be omitted, but FIG. 83 (d) to FIG. In (f), a liquid crystal loading display (in this example, a character display of “Now Loading”) is performed.

  Next, FIG. 83 (g) to FIG. 83 (h) show the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 which is performing display during return. In this state, the liquid crystal control unit completes the liquid crystal loading process, and transmits a VDP command for displaying the returning display on the decorative symbol display device 208 to the VDP 434, so that the decorative symbol display device 208 is used. For example, the timing indicated by reference numeral t21 in FIG.

  Further, here, since the gaming state is a probability variation state, the main control unit 300 transmits a gaming state command indicating that the gaming state is a certain probability variation state to the first sub control unit 400, and ( A first firing position command indicating that the player is not making a right turn (because the display during return is performed) and that the rotation angle of the ball launching handle 134 is not a rotation angle suitable for a right turn is the first. It is transmitted toward the sub-control unit 400.

  As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits to the liquid crystal control unit a hitting notification command for instructing a right-handed display and a left-handed warning display. In the display area, right-handed display (in this example, “right-handed →→→” character display) is performed, and in the display area below the decorative symbol display device 208, left-handed warning display (in this example, "Please make a right strike!"

  FIG. 83I shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 that performs normal display (decorative symbol stop display in this example). In this state, the liquid crystal control unit that has received the returning display end command from the first sub-control unit 400 erases the returning display and displays a normal display on the decorative symbol display device 208 to the VDP 434. For example, the timing indicated by reference numeral t22 in FIG.

  Further, here, since the gaming state is a probability variation state, the main control unit 300 transmits a gaming state command indicating that the gaming state is a certain probability variation state to the first sub control unit 400, and ( A first sub-control of a firing position command indicating that the player is making a right turn and the rotation angle of the ball launching handle 134 is a rotation angle suitable for a right turn (because the display during return has changed to a normal display). It is transmitted toward the part 400. As a result, the first sub-control unit 400 transmits a command for instructing to erase the left-handed warning display to the liquid crystal control unit and transmits a command for informing the right-handed display. Here, the right-handed display is temporarily deleted.

  FIG. 83J shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 that performs normal display (in this example, decorative symbol stop display) and right-handed display. This state is a state in which the liquid crystal control unit transmits a VDP command for displaying a right-handed display on the decorative symbol display device 208 to the VDP 434 when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the normal display. For example, the timing indicated by reference numeral t23 in FIG.

  In this example, after the right-handed display is temporarily deleted at the timing shown in FIG. 83 (i), the right-handed display is displayed again at the timing shown in FIG. 83 (j). With such a configuration, it may be possible to attract the player's attention to the right-handed display as compared to the case where the right-handed display is continued. In a scene where it is not necessary to attract the player's attention, the right-handed display may be continuously displayed without being temporarily deleted.

  As described above, the gaming table (pachinko machine 100) described with reference to FIGS. 81 to 83 includes the effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) and the display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208). ), And the display means displays a first right-handed display (for example, FIG. 81, FIG. 82 (g), (h) indicating that the launch position of the game ball is right-handed. ) Is a means capable of displaying at least a left-handed warning display), and the display means displays a second right-handed display (for example, FIG. 81 or FIG. 82 ( g), a right-handed display shown in (h)), which is capable of displaying at least, and the display means displays a return indication (for example, a return indication shown in FIGS. 81, (g), (h)). During the display period (for example, the period indicated by reference numeral T22 in FIG. 81). The first right-handed display may be displayed, and the display means may be a means that may display the second right-handed display during the period during which the returning display is displayed. The first right-handed display is a display different from the second right-handed display, and the display means is on the condition that the firing position corresponding to the returned gaming state is right-handed. In the period for displaying the display, the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display can be displayed.

  According to such a game machine, it may be possible to prevent the player from hitting other than right-handed during the period in which the returning display is displayed. Moreover, since it is easy to understand that the returned gaming state is right-handed, the player may be relieved in some cases.

  The display means is composed of a first display means and a second display means, and is a first display means (for example, a display means controlled by main control or a display means controlled by effect control means). ) Displays one of the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display, and the second display means (for example, the display means controlled by the effect control means) displays the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display. The other of the two right-handed displays may be displayed.

  The display means may be a means for displaying at least one of the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display in a state before power interruption.

  With such a configuration, it is easy to understand that the returned gaming state is right-handed, so the player may be relieved. In addition, it may be a means for displaying only one of the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display (one is displayed and the other is not displayed) in a state before power interruption.

  In addition, the display means may display a display according to a game state (hereinafter referred to as “normal display”) after the return display is not displayed when a period for displaying the return display by the effect control means ends. For example, it is means for displaying the normal display shown in Fig. 81, Fig. 82 (i), and (j), and during the return shown in Fig. 81, Fig. 81 (g), (h). (Display) is a display indicating that the normal display has not been restored, and the display means displays the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display when the normal display is displayed. It may be a means for displaying at least one of the displays (for example, the right-handed display shown in FIG. 81 or FIG. 82 (j)).

  With such a configuration, it can be easily understood that the return control has been normally completed, and the player may be relieved. The display means is means for displaying a display according to the gaming state after the return display is not displayed after the return control by the effect control means is completed, and the display means When the normal display is displayed, the display unit may display only one of the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display.

  Further, the display means is an area that is not detected unless it is a launch position (hereinafter referred to as “second launch position”) different from the launch position (hereinafter referred to as “first launch position”) according to the gaming state. (In the case of right-handed hitting, the area on the left side of the front view on the game board surface. In the case of left-handed hitting, the area on the right side of the front view in the front view) Is a means for displaying at least a right-handed display (for example, a left-handed warning display shown in FIG. 81, FIG. 82 (g), or (h)). Means for displaying at least the second right-handed display (for example, the right-handed display shown in FIGS. 81, 82 (g), and (h)) at the launch position, wherein the display means is the first The condition for displaying the right-handed display of It indicates appears, and the firing position may be said a first firing position in accordance with the gaming state.

  With such a configuration, each hitting notification display is displayed at different timings at the end of the return control, so that the player can easily recognize that the display of the return indication is in a special state, and launch It may be possible to prompt confirmation of the position.

  The second right-handed display is a display that is always displayed when in the first launch position, and the first right-handed display is displayed when not in the first launch position. There may be a display in some cases. In addition, during the period when the display during return is displayed, when the launch position corresponding to the gaming state is the first launch position, the first hitting notification display is always displayed on the display means. Even during the period when is displayed, the first striking notification display may be displayed only when it is detected that a game ball has been launched at the second launch position.

  In addition, only one of the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display may be displayed during the period in which the returning display is displayed. In addition, during the period when the return indication is displayed, either the first right-handed display or the second right-handed display is always displayed, and the first right-handed display or the second right-handed display is displayed. The other display may be displayed or not displayed. Further, one display may be displayed without fail, and the other display may not be displayed. Further, it may be configured such that both the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display are always displayed during the period in which the display during return is displayed.

  Moreover, the main control means (for example, the main control unit 300) is provided, and the main control means sends a third command (for example, a left-handed state indicating a left-handed state) to the effect control means. Position command), and the main control means can transmit a fourth command (for example, a game state command indicating a normal game) of the plurality of types of commands to the effect control means. And the display means is means for displaying the first right-handed display when the effect control means receives the third command, and the display means is characterized in that the effect control means When the fourth command is received, the second right-handed display may be displayed.

  With such a configuration, the hitting notification display is displayed by a different command from the main control, so even if one command cannot be received at the time of return, the hitting notification is received if the other command is received. Since the display is displayed, it may be possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the launch position.

  The main control means can start at least game control (for example, main control unit main loop processing or main control unit timer interrupt processing) when an activation signal (for example, system reset signal) is input. The main control means is a control state when the low voltage signal is output when the start signal is input after the low voltage signal is input (hereinafter referred to as “pre-return control state”). ), And the main control means is a means capable of transmitting a command relating to a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “gaming state command”) of the plurality of types of commands to the effect control means. The main control means is capable of transmitting a command related to the firing position (hereinafter referred to as “launch position command”) among the plurality of types of commands to the effect control means. And the gaming state command is a command including a command indicating a short-time state (hereinafter referred to as “first gaming state command”), and the gaming state command is a command indicating a jackpot state. (Hereinafter referred to as a “second gaming state command”), and the launch position command has a launch position on the right when the jackpot state or the time-short state is in one of the states. The display means is one of the first game state command and the second game state command. The display means is a command indicating that it is a strike (hereinafter referred to as “right-handed command”). Is displayed when the display control means receives the right-handed command. It may be a means for displaying the first right-handed display.

  With such a configuration, the hitting notification display is displayed by a different command from the main control, so even if one command cannot be received at the time of return, the hitting notification is received if the other command is received. Since the display is displayed, it may be possible to prevent the player from making a mistake in the launch position.

  Note that a right-handed command may be transmitted even in the other state of the big hit state and the short time state. Further, when the gaming state is not the short-time state or the big hit state, a third gaming state command different from the first gaming state command and the second gaming state command may be transmitted. Further, when the launch position is not right-handed, a fire position command (for example, a left-handed command or a non-right-handed command) indicating that it is not right-handed may be transmitted.

Also, the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display before power interruption may be different from the first right-handed display and the second right-handed display after power recovery, or the same display. It may be.
<Resume processing of island simultaneous production>

  Next, the restart process of the island simultaneous production will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 84 is a time chart showing an example of the flow until the game machines C and D start the island simultaneous production.

  In the gaming machines C and D according to this example, each of the first sub-control units 400 includes the above-described time measuring means, and “is that the fifth time has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measuring means has started” This is a condition for starting production. For this reason, the game machines C and D start the island simultaneous production at the same time when the fifth time (in this example, the time indicated by reference numeral T31 in FIG. 83) has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference sign t31 in FIG. 83, the island simultaneous effect is continued over the effect time indicated by the symbol T32. Note that the gaming table C may be any of the above gaming tables A and B, and the gaming table D may be any of the above gaming tables A and B.

  FIG. 85 (a) is a diagram schematically showing the effect data constituting the island simultaneous effect, and FIG. 85 (b) is a time chart showing an example of the flow of the restart process of the island simultaneous effect.

  As shown in FIG. 85 (a), the island simultaneous production according to this example is composed of four production data of data 1 to data 4, production using data 1 → production using data 2 → data. By performing effects in the order of effects using 3 → effects using data 4, island simultaneous effects are executed. Needless to say, the number of effect data constituting the island simultaneous effect is not limited to four.

  The timing indicated by reference sign t32 in FIG. 85 (b) is a state in which the game machines C and D have simultaneously started an island effect. The gaming table D performs effects in the order of an effect using data 1 → an effect using data 2 → an effect using data 3 → an effect using data 4 over the effect time indicated by reference numeral T <b> 32. The island simultaneous production is executed.

  On the other hand, the game table C is in the middle of performing the presentation using the data 2, and after the power supply to the first sub-control unit 400 is temporarily cut off, the power is turned on again, and the start signal Is entered. The first sub-control unit 400 of the gaming machine C that has input the activation signal first executes the initialization process, then shifts to the user mode (mode in which the user program is executed), and executes the first sub-control unit main process. To start.

  The first sub-control unit 400 that has started the main process of the first sub-control unit processes the return command received from the liquid crystal control unit, the process of transmitting a display start command during return and a display end command during return to the liquid crystal control unit, etc. I do. Further, the liquid crystal control unit performs a standby display (for example, FIGS. 86 (g) and (g), after performing the power-on display including the liquid crystal loading display and the returning display, until the production start timing of the effect using the data 3 comes. h)).

  FIG. 85 (c) is a diagram showing an example of island simultaneous production in time series. The left figure of FIG. 85 (c) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the start of the simultaneous island effect. For example, the timing indicated by reference numeral t32 in FIG. 85 (b) corresponds.

  In this state, the gaming table C performs a display relating to the game (in this example, a special figure or decorative symbol change display or a special figure change game hold display) as the first type display, and the second type display. As the type of display, a display related to the island simultaneous effect (in this example, an effect using the data 1 of the island simultaneous effect) is performed. On the other hand, the game table D displays a display relating to a game (in this example, a stop display of decorative symbols) as a first type of display, and a display related to island simultaneous effects (in this example) as a second type of display. , Production using data 1 of the island simultaneous production). In this state, the second type of display on the gaming table C (display related to the island simultaneous effect) and the second type of display on the gaming table D (display related to the island simultaneous effect) both use the data 1 of the island simultaneous effect. It was a production that was consistent.

  The subsequent center diagram in FIG. 85 (c) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing when the power is turned on in the gaming table C. For example, the timing indicated by the symbol t35 in FIG. 85 (b). Is applicable.

  In this state, the gaming table C performs the liquid crystal loading display indicating that the liquid crystal loading process is being executed as the first type display (display related to the game), but the second type display (simultaneous islands). (Display related to production) is not performed. On the other hand, the gaming table D displays a display relating to the game (in this example, a stop display of decorative symbols) as the first type of display, and a display related to island simultaneous effects (in this example) as the second type of display. , Production using data 2 of the island simultaneous production). In this state, the second type of display on the gaming table C (display related to the island simultaneous effect) and the second type of display on the gaming table D (display related to the island simultaneous effect) do not match.

  The subsequent right diagram in FIG. 85 (c) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing when the island simultaneous performance is resumed on the game machine C. For example, the timing shown by the symbol t36 in FIG. 85 (b). Is applicable.

  In this state, the gaming table C performs a display relating to the game (in this example, a special figure or decorative symbol change display or a special figure change game hold display) as the first type display, and the second type display. As the type of display, display related to the island simultaneous effect (in this example, an effect using the data 3 of the island simultaneous effect) is performed. On the other hand, the gaming table D displays a display relating to the game (in this example, a stop display of decorative symbols) as the first type of display, and a display related to island simultaneous effects (in this example) as the second type of display. , Production using data 3 of the island simultaneous production). In this state, the second type of display on the gaming table C (display related to the island simultaneous effect) and the second type of display on the gaming table D (display related to the island simultaneous effect) both use the data 3 of the island simultaneous effect. It was a production that was consistent.

According to the gaming machine according to the present example, even when the power is shut off / returned in the middle of the island simultaneous performance, it is possible to re-synchronize a plurality of game tables in the island simultaneous production, and the effect of the island simultaneous production is achieved. Can be sustained.
<Resume processing for island production / specific example>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 86, a specific example of the restart process of the island simultaneous production will be described. FIG. 86 is a diagram showing a specific example of resuming processing of island simultaneous effects in time series.

  FIG. 86 (a) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 immediately after the start of the island simultaneous effect. For example, the timing indicated by the symbol t32 in FIG. 85 (b) corresponds. In this state, the gaming table displays the game as a first type of display (in this example, a special figure or decorative symbol change display or a special figure change game hold display) and a second type display. As for the display, display relating to the island simultaneous effect (in this example, an effect using the data 1 of the island simultaneous effect) is performed. Here, the display using the decorative symbol display device 208 and the sound output by the speaker 120 are started simultaneously by starting the effect using the data 1 of the island simultaneous effect.

  Next, FIG. 86 (b) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 that is executing the simultaneous island effect, and FIG. 86 (c) is a state in which power supply to the first sub-control unit 400 is temporarily performed. It shows a blocked state. Here, the display by the decorative symbol display device 208 and the sound output by the speaker 120 are interrupted due to the interruption of the power supply.

  FIG. 86D shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing when the power is turned on. For example, the timing indicated by the symbol t35 in FIG. In this state, the game table performs a liquid crystal loading display indicating that the liquid crystal loading process is being executed as the first type display (display related to the game), but the second type display (island simultaneous effect) Display) is not performed.

  FIG. 86 (e) to FIG. 86 (f) show the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 that is performing the return display (in this example, the character display “Preparing”). (g) to (h) in FIG. 5 show states of the decorative symbol display device 208 in which the liquid crystal control unit performs standby display (in this example, the decorative symbol variation display).

  FIG. 86 (i) shows the state of the decorative symbol display device 208 at the timing when the island simultaneous performance is resumed on the game machine. For example, the timing indicated by the symbol t 36 in FIG. 85 (b) corresponds.

  In this state, the gaming table displays the game as a first type of display (in this example, a special figure or decorative symbol change display or a special figure change game hold display) and a second type display. As the display, display regarding the island simultaneous effect (in this example, an effect using the data 3 of the island simultaneous effect) is performed. Here, the display using the decorative symbol display device 208 and the sound output by the speaker 120 are resumed simultaneously by starting an effect using the data 3 of the island simultaneous effect.

  FIG. 86 (j) continues to show the state of the decoration diagram display device 208 at the timing immediately before the end of the island simultaneous performance on the game table. For example, FIG. 86 (j) shows a state immediately before the symbol t33 in FIGS. This corresponds to the timing of T33 seconds (for example, 5 seconds before) when the effect using the data 4 ends. The decoration diagram display device 208 displays the end effect of the island simultaneous effect (in this example, the character display “Princess LIVE, look forward to next time!”).

  In this state, the gaming table displays the game as a first type of display (in this example, a special figure or decorative symbol change display or a special figure change game hold display) and a second type display. As the display, display regarding the island simultaneous effect (in this example, an effect using the data 4 of the island simultaneous effect) is performed. In this example, the timing of the end of the island simultaneous production (for example, symbol stop, start of next change, end of jackpot, end of current round during jackpot, at the timing indicated by reference numeral t33 in FIGS. 84 and 85 (b). When the next round of big hit, etc.) has arrived, the island simultaneous production ends. However, when the end of the island simultaneous production has not arrived, the time indicated by reference numeral T33 has elapsed. Until the end of the island simultaneous production arrives, the end of the island simultaneous production is continuously displayed.

  As described above, the gaming table (pachinko machine 100) described with reference to FIGS. 84 to 86 includes display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 86) and time measuring means (for example, control means). A hardware timer provided in the CPU, a software timer realized by a user program of the control means, an RTC (real time clock), etc., an effect control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400), and a display control means (for example, liquid crystal) The display means is a display relating to a game among a plurality of types of display (hereinafter referred to as “first type display.” For example, FIG. 85 (c). Display of the decorative pattern to be displayed), the display means is a display related to the island simultaneous effect (hereinafter referred to as "second type display") of the plurality of types of display. 85. For example, the game table is capable of displaying the island simultaneous performance data 2 shown in FIG. 85 (c), and the game stand can execute the island simultaneous performance alone, The condition for the production control means to start the island simultaneous production is that a fifth time (for example, a time indicated by T31 in FIG. 84) has elapsed since the time measurement by the time measurement means was started. The means is means for interrupting the island simultaneous effect when the display control unit is in a low voltage state during the period in which the island simultaneous effect is being executed, and the display control means includes the display control means. Is a means for executing the return control after the power is turned on again from the low voltage state, and the display control means displays the in-return display (for example, FIG. 86 (e , (F) display during return), and when the period during which the display during return ends, the display control means displays the display during return by the display means as non-display. After the island simultaneous performance is resumed, the display of the second type is displayed on the display means, and the display during return is hidden, and the island simultaneous performance is performed. The game machine is characterized in that when the resumption opportunity (hereinafter referred to as “resumption opportunity”) arrives, the island simultaneous resumption is resumed.

  According to such a game machine, even if the display control means is in a low voltage state, the display related to the island simultaneous production is resumed from the middle, so that the relation with another game machine is prevented from being lost, and the production effect is improved. There are cases where it can be increased.

  The time measuring means may be means for measuring time when power is supplied, or may be means provided in the effect control means. Further, even when the display control means is in a low voltage state, the time keeping by the time keeping means may be continued. In this case, the timing at which the island simultaneous effect is resumed is different from the timing at which the island simultaneous effect is interrupted, but may be restarted from the same timing as the timing at which the island simultaneous effect is interrupted. Further, when the display control means is in a low voltage state, the time counting by the time measuring means may be interrupted. In this case, the resuming timing may be a timing at which the island simultaneous performance is interrupted, but the island simultaneous performance may be started from the beginning. Further, “when the simultaneous production resumption opportunity arrives” may indicate “when the simultaneous production resumption timing arrives as the simultaneous production resumption opportunity”.

  Further, the island simultaneous performance is an effect related to a game table different from the game table, and the display control means displays the display according to the game state after the display during return is hidden. (Hereinafter referred to as “normal display”, for example, the normal display shown in FIG. 86 (i)), and the in-return display is a display indicating that the normal display has not been restored. The display control means may be means for displaying the first type of display on the display means when the resumption opportunity has not arrived after the display of the normal display is started. .

  With such a configuration, the display relating to the game is displayed first without waiting until the island simultaneous performance is resumed, so that the player can recognize that the game is ready, and the player can be relieved. You may be able to play games with a sense of consciousness. In addition, after the display of the normal display is started, when it is not an island simultaneous production resumption opportunity, only the first type of display may be displayed on the display means. Different types of display (for example, a display for setting the volume and brightness by the user and a display indicating that the original mode is being set (for example, a level display or a “original mode is being set” display) are displayed) It may be.

  Further, the display control means may be means for continuously displaying the first type of display displayed before the restart opportunity arrives, even after the restart opportunity arrives.

  With such a configuration, since the game-related display is continuously displayed even after the island simultaneous performance is resumed, the player may be relieved. In addition, the display of the first type of display was started before the trigger for resuming the simultaneous production of islands, and after that, when the resumption of the simultaneous production of islands was initiated, the display of the first type was once hidden. You may make it display again. Here, the redisplay of the display of the first type may be started simultaneously with the display of the display of the second type, and one of the display of the first type and the display of the second type is After the display, the other display may be displayed. Further, the relationship between the other and the other may be opposite.

  Moreover, the sound output means (for example, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 86) is provided, and the sound output means is a means capable of outputting at least a sound related to the island simultaneous effect (hereinafter referred to as “island simultaneous effect sound”). The sound output means is means for interrupting the output of the island simultaneous effect sound when the display control means is in a low voltage state during the period in which the island simultaneous effect is being executed. The means may be means for resuming the output of the island simultaneous performance sound only when the resumption opportunity arrives.

  With such a configuration, the sound related to the island simultaneous effect is not output until the display related to the island simultaneous effect is resumed, so that the effect can be enhanced. Note that the output of the island simultaneous effect sound may be resumed on condition that the normal display is changed from the returning display. Further, the island simultaneous effect sound may be resumed after the second type of display is displayed.

  The light emitting means (for example, various LEDs and various lamps) is a means capable of outputting at least light emission related to the island simultaneous effect (hereinafter referred to as “light emission for island simultaneous effect”), The light emitting means is means for interrupting the output of the island simultaneous effect light emission when the display control means is in a low voltage state during the period in which the island simultaneous effect is being executed. It may be means for resuming the output of the island simultaneous effect light emission only when the resumption opportunity arrives.

  With such a configuration, since the light emission related to the island simultaneous effect is not output until the display related to the island simultaneous effect is resumed, the effect may be enhanced.

  The second type of display includes video display related to a plurality of island simultaneous effects (hereinafter referred to as “multiple island simultaneous effect video displays”), and the display means starts the island simultaneous effects. And means for displaying one of the plurality of island simultaneous effect video displays (hereinafter referred to as “first island simultaneous effect video display”), wherein the display means displays the first island simultaneous effect video display. Is a means that does not display the video display included in the plurality of island simultaneous effect video displays other than the first island simultaneous effect video display, and the first island simultaneous effect video display includes a plurality of video data ( For example, it is composed of data 1 to data 4) shown in FIG. 85 (a), and the restart opportunity is the first video data (for example, shown in FIG. 85 (a)) included in the plurality of video data. Data 1 There ends and a second image data included in the plurality of video data (e.g., data 2 shown in FIG. 85 (a)) may be a trigger that starts.

  With such a configuration, one island simultaneous effect display data is divided into a plurality of pieces of data, so that the data resumption opportunity may be increased. In addition, even if the control means does not have a playback function in the middle, the island simultaneous effect display can be reproduced from the middle, so even if the display control means is in a low voltage state, the player can have more opportunities to enjoy the island simultaneous effect from the middle There are cases where it is possible.

  Further, the display means is means for not displaying the first type of display during the period in which the display during return is displayed, and the display means is provided during the period during which the display during return is displayed. The second type display may not be displayed.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to make it easier for the store clerk to know that the display control means is in a low voltage state. In addition, during the period in which the display during return is displayed, another type of display different from the first type display and the second type display may be displayed.

  Further, the island facility on which the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can be installed is an island facility on which a plurality of gaming machines (for example, pachinko machines 100) can be installed, and the gaming machine is a display means (for example, FIG. 86, and a clocking means (for example, a hardware timer provided in the CPU of the control means, a software timer realized by a user program of the control means, an RTC (real time clock), etc.). The island facility is an island facility configured to be able to power on the plurality of game machines by one operation, and the display means in the game machine includes a plurality of types of displays. It is a means capable of displaying a display relating to a game (hereinafter referred to as “first type display”, for example, a stop display of a decorative symbol shown in FIG. 85 (c)), The display means in the game console is a display related to the island simultaneous effect (hereinafter referred to as “second type display” of the plurality of types of display. For example, the data 2 of the island simultaneous effect shown in FIG. 85C). The island simultaneous effect in the game stand is an effect related to a game stand different from the game stand, and the effect control means in the game stand However, the condition for starting the island simultaneous production is that the condition for starting the island simultaneous production is satisfied, and the fifth time (for example, the time indicated by T31 in FIG. 84) after the time measurement by the time measuring means is started. And when each of the plurality of game machines performs the island simultaneous performance, the island simultaneous performance executed by each of the plurality of game tables is complete, and the effect control means in the game table , Means for interrupting the island simultaneous effect when the display control means is in a low voltage state during the period in which the island simultaneous effect is being executed, and the display control means in the game machine The control means is a means for executing return control after the power is turned on again from the low voltage state, and the display control means in the game machine is configured to perform the return during a period during which the display during return is displayed. Medium display. 86 (e), (f) display during return), for example, and the display control means in the gaming table is configured to display the display when the display during return ends. The display means is a means for hiding the display during the return, and the display control means in the game table is the opportunity for the island simultaneous effect to be resumed after the display during the return is hidden ( Hereinafter, it is means for displaying the second type of display on the display means only when the resumption opportunity has arrived. When the resumption opportunity has arrived at the game machine, the display means The island facility may be characterized in that the display of the second type displayed on the screen is aligned with the island simultaneous performance performed by each of the plurality of game machines other than the game machine.

According to such an island facility, even if the display control means is in a low voltage state, it does not deviate from the island simultaneous effects of other game machines. There are cases where you can not. Moreover, even if there is a game machine in which the display control means is in a low voltage state, it may be possible to prevent the effect of the entire island from being impaired. The “island facility” according to the present invention may be an island facility where only a pachinko machine can be installed, an island facility where only a slot machine can be installed, or an island where both a pachinko machine and a slot machine can be installed. Equipment may be used. Moreover, the island equipment which can install only another kind of game machine may be sufficient, and the island equipment which can install a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and another kind of game machine may be sufficient. Further, the timing means in the game machine may be a means for measuring time when electric power is supplied.
<Volume setting during special production>

Next, with reference to FIGS. 87 to 91, the sound volume setting during a special effect (for example, an island simultaneous effect or a demo effect) will be described.
<Volume setting / volume setting table during special production>

  FIG. 87 (a) is an example of a volume setting table showing set values for the volume (sound pressure) of the sound output from the speaker 120. FIG. This volume setting table is a table stored in advance in the storage means of the game table (in this example, the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400).

  The first sub-control unit 400 refers to this volume setting table in step S608 (sound control main loop process) of the first sub-control unit main process, and determines the volume based on the set value by the second output setting switch 192. Set the initial value and volume adjustable range.

  Note that the method for measuring the volume of the sound output from the gaming machine is not particularly limited. For example, the measurement is performed by attaching a microphone for measuring the volume to the center of the front of the gaming machine and about 500 mm above the glass surface. May be performed. Alternatively, the measurement may be performed by attaching to a position close to the head of a player having an average height (position of about 700 mm above the seat).

  The volume (sound pressure) is changed by changing the administrator setting value (scale 0 to F) by operating the second output setting switch 194 or by operating the first output setting switch 190 in the setting value adjustment mode. It can be adjusted by changing (scale 0 to 5).

  In this example, “1” to “F” among the settings by the second output setting switch 194 are used for normal business (normal mode), development and sales promotion, and “0” is used for application.

  When the setting is “F” to “D”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 181 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 5. That is, when transitioning to the setting value adjustment mode, the volume setting value is set to the scale 5 (sound pressure 181 dB) as a default. In the figure, the default value of the scale (sound pressure) in each setting is surrounded by a thick frame line. In the settings “F” to “D”, the sound pressure is 0 dB, 72 dB, 144 B, and 152 dB corresponding to the scales 0 to 5 on the volume adjustment screen by the operation of the first output setting switch 190 in the setting value adjustment mode. , 161 dB, and 181 dB.

  When the setting is “C” to “A”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 161 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 4. That is, when transitioning to the setting value adjustment mode, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 4 (sound pressure 161 dB) as a default. In the settings “C” to “A”, the sound pressure is 0 dB, 72 dB, 144 B, and 152 dB corresponding to the scales 0 to 5 on the volume adjustment screen by the operation of the first output setting switch 190 in the setting value adjustment mode. , 161 dB, and 181 dB.

  When the setting is “9” to “7”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 128 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 3. That is, when transitioning to the setting value adjustment mode, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 3 (sound pressure 128 dB) as a default. In addition, when the setting is “9” to “7”, the range of the sound pressure level that can be adjusted on the volume adjustment screen is generally narrower than the setting “A” to “F”. By operating the first output setting switch 190 in the value adjustment mode, the sound pressure levels of 0 dB, 72 dB, 114 dB, 128 dB, 144 dB, and 152 dB can be adjusted corresponding to the scales 0 to 5 on the volume adjustment screen. .

  Note that the appearance of the volume adjustment screen is the same as that of the settings “A” to “F” except for the default number of scales. Therefore, when the setting is “9” to “7”, for example, even if the user setting value of the volume is set to the maximum scale 5 on the volume adjustment screen, the sound pressure level is set when the setting is “A” to “F”. Thus, it is not set to 181 dB, but is set to 152 dB lower than that.

  When the setting is “6”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 114 dB and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 2. That is, when transitioning to the setting value adjustment mode, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 2 (sound pressure 114 dB) as a default. By operating the first output setting switch 190 in the setting value adjustment mode, the sound pressure can be adjusted to 0 dB, 72 dB, 114 B, 128 dB, 144 B, and 152 dB corresponding to each of the scales 0 to 5 on the volume adjustment screen. It is.

  When the setting is “5” to “4”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 91 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 2. That is, when transitioning to the adjustment value setting mode, the volume user setting value is set to the scale 2 (sound pressure 91 dB) as a default. In addition, when the setting is “5” to “4”, the range of the sound pressure level that can be adjusted on the volume adjustment screen is generally narrower than that when the setting is “9” to “6”. By operating the first output setting switch 190 in the value adjustment mode, the sound pressure can be adjusted to each level of 0 dB, 72 dB, 91 dB, 102 dB, 108 dB, and 114 dB corresponding to each of the scales 0 to 5 on the volume adjustment screen. It is.

  When the setting is “3”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 72 dB, which is lower than the sound pressure 91 dB when the setting is “4”. When the setting is “2” (for development and sales promotion), the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 72 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 1. That is, when transitioning to the setting value adjustment mode, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 1 (72 dB) as a default. By operating the first output setting switch 190 in the setting value adjustment mode, the sound pressure can be adjusted to 0 dB, 72 dB, 91 dB, 102 dB, 108 dB, and 114 dB corresponding to each of the scales 0 to 5 on the volume adjustment screen.

  When the setting is “1”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 12 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 1. That is, when transitioning to the setting value adjustment mode, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 1 (12 dB) as a default. By operating the first output setting switch 190 in the setting value adjustment mode, the sound pressure is adjusted to each level of 0 dB, 12 dB, 91 dB, 102 dB, 108 dB, and 114 dB corresponding to each of the scales 0 to 5 on the volume adjustment screen. Is possible. When the setting is “0” (for application), the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 0 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 0. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to 0 (0 dB) as a default. When the setting is “0”, since the sound pressure is fixed at 0 dB (silence), the sound pressure cannot be changed.

  When the setting is “F” to “0”, the initial value of the luminance setting is set to “bright (duty ratio 100%)”. The luminance setting can be adjusted in the setting value adjustment mode.

The initial value of the luminance setting may be set according to the setting value. For example, when the setting is “F” to “A”, the initial value of the luminance setting is “bright (duty ratio 100%)”. When the setting is “9” to “8”, the initial value of the luminance setting is set to “medium (duty ratio 70%)”, and when the setting is “7” to “5”, the luminance setting is set. The initial value is set to “dark (duty ratio 40%)”, and when the setting is “4”, it is set to “extremely dark (duty ratio 10%)” lower than “dark (duty ratio 40%)”. When the setting is “3”, “light extinction (duty ratio 0%)” which is lower than “extreme darkness (duty ratio 10%)” may be set. Further, when the screen is changed to the luminance adjustment screen, the luminance user setting value may be set to “bright (duty ratio 100%)” having the highest luminance as a default.
<Volume setting during special production / first and second output setting switches>

Next, the first output setting switch 190 and the second output setting switch 192 will be described with reference to FIGS. 87 (b) and 87 (c).
<Volume setting / output setting switch / first output setting switch during special production>

  FIG. 87B is a front view of the first output setting switch 190. As described above, the first output setting switch 190 has a volume (sound pressure) of sound (for example, BGM, sound effect, error sound, etc.) output from the speaker (sound output means) 120 of the pachinko machine 100, and various LEDs. An operation means for adjusting the luminance (light quantity) of various lamps (light output means).

  Note that the “error sound” in the present embodiment is a first type of error sound whose volume (sound pressure) can be adjusted by the operating means, and a volume (sound pressure) that cannot be adjusted by the operating means. It may be composed of two types of error sounds. With such a configuration, a minor abnormality (for example, an error for notifying that a game medium needs to be replenished) is assigned to the first type of error sound, and a serious abnormality (for example, an illegal act such as a magnetic error). Is assigned to the second type of error sound, a serious abnormality may be reliably notified to a game shop clerk or the like.

As shown in FIG. 52, the first output setting switch 190 is an operating means that can be operated by the player, unlike the second output setting switch 194, because it is disposed in front of the pachinko machine 100. . The first output setting switch 190 of this example includes a determination button 190a disposed in the center, an upper button 190b, a lower button 190c, a left button 190d, and a right button 190e disposed on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the determination button 190a. , And a clear button 190f arranged at the lower right. In the following description, the first output setting switch 190 is simplified as shown in the right diagram of FIG. 87 (b).
<Volume setting / output setting switch / second output setting switch during special production>

  FIG. 87C is a front view of the second output setting switch 194. As described above, the second output setting switch 194 includes the volume (sound pressure) of sound (eg, BGM, sound effect, error sound, etc.) output from the speaker (sound output means) 120 of the pachinko machine 100, and various LEDs. An operation means for adjusting the luminance (light quantity) of various lamps (light output means).

  As shown in FIG. 53, since the second output setting switch 194 is disposed on the back surface of the pachinko machine 100, a person who can lock and unlock the front frame door 106 (for example, a store clerk at a game shop, etc.) ) Can be operated by opening the front frame door 160, but a person who cannot lock and unlock the front frame door 106 (for example, a player) cannot be operated. Yes.

  The second output setting switch 194 of the present example includes a ring-shaped rotating part 194a configured to be rotatable with 16 contacts, and a notch window 194b formed in the rotating part 194a. In addition, 16 numbers (hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F in this example) are applied to the back side of the rotation unit 194a corresponding to each of the 16 contacts of the rotation unit 194a.

The second output setting switch 194 is configured to be able to output numerical information visible from the cutout window 194b as a detection signal to the outside. For example, as shown in FIG. 87 (c), the second output setting switch 194 is visible from the cutout portion 194b. When the numerical value is “F”, numerical information of hexadecimal F can be output as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b1111). Therefore, the control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) receives this detection signal, thereby allowing a numerical value (in this example, 0 to F in hexadecimal notation) to be seen from the notch 194b of the second output setting switch 194. Any one of the numerical values) can be detected.
<Volume setting during special production / Specific example 1>

  Next, a specific example 1 of volume setting during a special effect (in this example, an island simultaneous effect) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 88 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, specific example 1 of the volume setting during the special effect (island simultaneous effect).

  Here, the game machines according to the following specific examples can shift to the set value adjustment mode during the normal game. In this example, by operating the left button 190d or the right button 190e of the first output setting switch 190 during the normal game, the mode shifts to the setting value adjustment mode, and the volume adjustment screen is displayed (in this example, the characters “volume adjustment”). Display and a scale display indicating the current volume setting value). In addition, when the upper button 190b or the lower button 190c of the first output setting switch 190 during the normal game is operated, the setting value adjustment mode is entered, and the brightness adjustment screen (in this example, “brightness adjustment” is displayed, Display of the scale indicating the brightness setting value).

  During the display of the volume adjustment screen in the set value adjustment mode, every time an operation of the right button 190d of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted, a setting is made to increase the volume (sound pressure) by one level. A scale indicating the volume setting value after adjustment is displayed, and every time an operation of the left button 190d of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted once, the volume (sound pressure) is set to be lowered by one step, and after the volume adjustment A scale indicating the volume setting value is displayed.

  In addition, during the display of the brightness adjustment screen in the set value adjustment mode, every time an operation of the upper button 190b of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted, a setting is made to increase the brightness by one level, and the brightness after the brightness adjustment is performed. A scale indicating the set value is displayed, and each time an operation of the lower button 190c of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted, the brightness is set to be lowered by one step, and a scale display indicating the brightness set value after the brightness adjustment is performed. Do.

  FIG. 88 (a) shows a state during the normal game before the transition to the set value adjustment mode, and FIG. 88 (b) follows the left button 190d of the first output setting switch 190 during the normal game. The state where the operation was performed is shown.

  Further, FIG. 88C shows a state in which the volume adjustment screen is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the operation of the left button 190d of the first output setting switch 190 in the state shown in FIG. 88B (the state before transition to the set value adjustment mode). Based on this, the volume adjustment screen is displayed (in this example, the character display “volume adjustment” and the scale display indicating the current volume setting value).

  In this example, the current volume setting value is set to a volume corresponding to the scale 3. For example, when the setting by the second output setting switch 194 is “7”, the current volume setting value is It shows that the volume is set to 128 dB corresponding to the scale 3 of the setting “7”.

  FIG. 88D shows a state in which a scale display indicating the volume setting value after volume adjustment is being performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 lowers the volume by one step based on receiving the operation of the left button 190d of the first output setting switch 190 in the set value adjustment mode shown in FIG. 88 (c). In addition to setting, a scale display indicating the volume setting value after volume adjustment is performed. Here, the volume of 128 dB corresponding to the scale 3 of the setting “7” is lowered to the volume of 114 dB corresponding to the scale 2, and the scale display is changed from 3 to 2.

  Next, FIG. 88 (e) shows a state during normal game in which the set value adjustment mode is finished. In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the set value adjustment mode based on receiving the operation of the determination button 190a of the first output setting switch 190 in the set value adjustment mode shown in FIG. Quit and clear the volume adjustment screen.

  Next, FIG. 88 (f) shows a state in which the symbol variation BGM is output at the volume after the volume adjustment. Here, the BGM for symbol variation is output at a volume of 114 dB corresponding to the scale 2 of the setting “7”. In addition, the scale display shown as “user volume value” in the figure represents the volume set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation).

  Next, FIG. 88 (g) shows a state in which the island simultaneous production is started. In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs the current volume setting value volume (first volume) as the first output level at the current volume value setting when the start condition of the simultaneous island effect is established. The maximum volume (second volume, which corresponds to the scale 5 in this example) that can be set by the setting switch 190 (player operation) is changed.

  It should be noted that here, a 114 dB volume (first volume) corresponding to the scale 2 of the setting “7” can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation) at the setting “7”. The volume is changed to a volume (second volume) of 152 dB corresponding to the scale 5. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 starts the island simultaneous effect using the sound set to the volume after volume adjustment (here, 152 dB). In addition, the scale display shown as “output volume value” in the figure represents the volume of the sound used for the island simultaneous production.

  Next, FIG. 88 (h) shows a state immediately before the end of the island simultaneous effect, and FIG. 88 (i) shows a state immediately after the end of the simultaneous island effect. The first sub-control unit 400 confirms that the end condition of the island simultaneous performance has been established (in this example, that the special figure variation game being executed has ended. In the case of a big hit game, the start of the next round or When the jackpot game has ended), the current volume setting value (second volume) is changed to the volume value setting volume (first volume) before the start of the island simultaneous production (first volume) ( Is back).

  Here, the 152 dB volume (second volume) corresponding to the scale 5 of the setting “7” is changed to the 114 dB volume (first volume) corresponding to the scale 2 of the setting “7” (return). ing). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs the BGM for symbol variation of the next special symbol variation game using the sound set to the volume after the volume adjustment (114 dB in this example).

  The gaming table according to this example includes an operating means (for example, the first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 87B or 88) provided at a position where the player can operate, and a volume adjustment screen (for example, FIG. 88 (c), and a display unit (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 88) capable of displaying a display, wherein the volume adjustment screen is displayed on the display unit. The volume is adjusted in response to the operation means being operated in a state where the volume is adjusted, the volume after adjustment is indicated by the volume adjustment screen, and the volume adjustment screen is not displayed (hereinafter referred to as “No. The game table is characterized in that the volume adjustment screen is displayed when the operation means is operated in the “one state”.).

  According to the gaming machine according to the present example, since the volume adjustment screen is displayed when the operation means is operated in a state where the volume adjustment screen is not displayed, the volume adjustment screen is displayed. In some cases, the volume adjustment by the operating means can be started immediately, and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

In addition, the apparatus includes a plurality of operation means (hereinafter referred to as “a plurality of operation means”), the operation means is a first operation means, and one operation means among the plurality of operation means is a first operation means. Second operation means (for example, the second output setting switch 194 shown in FIG. 87 (c)), and the second operation means is an operation means provided at a position where the player cannot operate, and the volume adjustment The volume is adjusted in response to the operation of the second operation means while the screen is displayed on the display means, and the second adjustment is performed while the volume adjustment screen is displayed on the display means. The volume adjustment screen may be terminated in response to the operation means being operated. Further, a display suggesting that the volume can be adjusted by operating the first operating means in the first state may be displayed. Further, the apparatus includes sound output means (for example, the speaker 120 shown in FIG. 88) and first control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG. 153). When the volume adjusted by the first operation means is different from the volume adjusted by the second operation means, the output sound can be output from the sound output means at the volume adjusted by the second operation means. It may be a control means. In addition, a light output means (for example, a lamp 418 shown in FIG. 154) is provided, and the first operation means is an operation means capable of adjusting the luminance of light output from the light output means. The operation means may be an operation means capable of adjusting the luminance of light output from the light output means. Further, the second control means (for example, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 153) is provided, and the first control means is a control means capable of executing control according to a command from the second control means. There may be. Further, it is provided with a validity determination means (for example, a special drawing 2 (Special Figure 1) related lottery process shown in FIG. 160) capable of performing the validity determination, and the second control means is a control means including the validity determination means. There may be. Further, the first control means may be a control means capable of executing control of the sound output means in accordance with the command.
<Volume setting during special production / Specific example 2>

  Next, specific example 2 of volume setting during a special effect (in this example, an island simultaneous effect) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 89 is a diagram showing a specific example 2 of the volume setting during the special effect (island simultaneous effect) in time series.

  FIG. 89A shows a state in which the island simultaneous production is started. In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs the current volume setting value volume (first volume) as the first output level at the current volume value setting when the start condition of the simultaneous island effect is established. The maximum volume (second volume, which corresponds to the scale 5 in this example) that can be set by the setting switch 190 (player operation) is changed.

  It should be noted that here, a 114 dB volume (first volume) corresponding to the scale 2 of the setting “7” can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation) at the setting “7”. The volume is changed to a volume (second volume) of 152 dB corresponding to the scale 5. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 starts the island simultaneous effect using the sound set to the volume after volume adjustment (here, 152 dB). In the figure, the scale display indicated as “production output volume value” represents the volume of the sound used for the island simultaneous production.

  The subsequent FIG. 89 (b) shows a state during the simultaneous production of islands, and the subsequent FIG. 89 (c) to (d) show a state where an error has occurred during the simultaneous production of islands. The first sub-control unit 400 uses a sound (first type of sound) used for production triggered by the occurrence of a predetermined error (in this example, a door opening error indicating that the front frame door 106 has been opened). The volume of the sound (second type of sound) used for error notification is changed from the current volume setting value (first volume, 0 dB in this example) to the current volume. In the value setting, the volume is changed to the maximum volume (second volume, which corresponds to the scale 5 in this example) that can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation).

  Here, 0 dB which is the volume (first volume) of the sound (second type of sound) used for error notification is set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation) in the setting “7”. The maximum volume (152 dB corresponding to the scale 5) can be changed to the volume (second volume). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 performs error notification using the sound set to the volume after volume adjustment (here, 152 dB). In the figure, the scale display shown as “error output output volume value” represents the volume of the sound used for error notification.

  FIG. 89E shows a state immediately after the error is released. The first sub-control unit 400 is triggered by the fact that the error has been canceled (in this example, the front frame door 106 is closed). (Second volume) is changed (returned) to the volume setting (first volume) before the error occurred, and the volume of the sound used for the production (first type of sound) is changed to the volume value before the error occurs. The volume has been changed (returned) to the set volume (second volume).

  Here, the volume (second volume) of the sound (second type sound) used for error notification is changed (returned) to 0 dB, and the volume of the sound (first type sound) used for the production is changed, The volume is changed (returned) from the 0 dB volume to the 152 dB volume (second volume) corresponding to the scale 5 of the setting “7”. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 resumes the island simultaneous effect using the sound set to the volume after the change (here, 152 dB).

In this example, the volume (first volume) of the sound (second type of sound) used for error notification is the maximum volume that can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation). Although the example of changing to the volume (second volume) has been shown, the volume (first volume) of the sound (second type of sound) used for error notification is set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation). Volume that cannot be set (for example, a range that can be set by changing the setting from “F” to “A” by operating the second output setting switch 194, but cannot be set at the setting “7”. The volume may be changeable.
<Volume setting during special production / Specific example 3>

  Next, a specific example 3 of volume setting during a special effect (in this example, a demonstration effect) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 90 is a diagram showing a specific example 3 of the volume setting during the special effect (demonstration effect) in time series.

  FIG. 90A to FIG. 90C show a state during the demonstration production. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the current volume setting triggered by the fact that the start condition for the demonstration effect is satisfied (for example, a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed since the stop display of the special drawing or the normal drawing). The volume of the value (first volume) can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation) in the current volume value setting (second volume. In this example, the scale 5 The corresponding volume is changed.

  It should be noted that here, a 114 dB volume (first volume) corresponding to the scale 2 of the setting “7” can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation) at the setting “7”. The volume is changed to a volume (second volume) of 152 dB corresponding to the scale 5. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 starts the demonstration effect using the sound set to the volume after volume adjustment (152 dB in this example). Note that the scale display shown as “production output volume value” in the figure represents the volume of the sound used for the demonstration production.

  Note that the sound used for the effect display can be obtained by setting the volume (first volume) of the current volume setting value to 0 dB when a predetermined time has passed since the stop display of the special figure or ordinary figure. The sound that is used for the demonstration effect can be set by setting the volume (first volume) of the current volume setting value to 0 dB, triggered by the start of the stop display of special drawings or ordinary drawings. You may mute.

  Next, FIG. 90D shows a state in which the operation of the left button 190d of the first output setting switch 190 is performed during the demonstration effect, and FIG. 90E shows that the volume control screen is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. It shows the state of displaying. The first sub-control unit 400 determines the volume based on receiving the operation of the left button 190d of the first output setting switch 190 in the state shown in FIG. 90D (the state before the transition to the set value adjustment mode). The adjustment screen is displayed (in this example, the character display “volume adjustment” and the scale display indicating the current volume setting value).

  In this example, the current volume setting value is set to the volume corresponding to the scale 2. For example, when the setting by the second output setting switch 194 is “7”, the current volume setting value is This indicates that the volume is set to 114 dB corresponding to the scale 2 of the setting “7”.

  FIG. 90 (f) to FIG. 90 (g) show a state in which a scale display indicating the volume setting value after volume adjustment is being performed on the decorative symbol display device 208. The first sub-control unit 400 stores the player setting stored in the RAM 408 based on receiving the operation of the right button 190e of the first output setting switch 190 in the set value adjustment mode shown in FIG. 90 (e). While the value (volume) is set to be increased by one level and the scale display indicating the volume setting value after the volume adjustment is performed, the actual volume is not changed.

  FIG. 88 (h) shows a state in which the island simultaneous production is started following the demonstration production. In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs the current volume setting value volume (first volume) as the first output level at the current volume value setting when the start condition of the simultaneous island effect is established. The maximum volume (second volume, which corresponds to the scale 5 in this example) that can be set by the setting switch 190 (player operation) is changed.

In this example, in the demonstration effect, the maximum volume (152 dB corresponding to the scale 5 of setting “7” in this example) that can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation). Since the volume is changed to the volume (second volume), the first sub-control unit 400 has started the island simultaneous production using the sound set to the volume during demonstration display (152 dB in this example). . In the figure, the scale display indicated as “production output volume value” represents the volume of the sound used for the island simultaneous production.
<Volume setting during special production / specific example 4>

  Next, specific example 4 of volume setting during a special effect (in this example, an island simultaneous effect) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 91 is a diagram showing, in chronological order, specific example 4 of the volume setting during the special effect (island simultaneous effect).

  FIG. 91A shows a state in which the island simultaneous production is started. In this state, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs the current volume setting value volume (first volume) as the first output level at the current volume value setting when the start condition of the simultaneous island effect is established. The maximum volume (second volume, which corresponds to the scale 5 in this example) that can be set by the setting switch 190 (player operation) is changed.

  In this example, the 114 dB volume (first volume) corresponding to the scale 2 of the setting “9” can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation) in the setting “9”. The volume is changed to the maximum volume (152 dB corresponding to the scale 5) (second volume). In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 starts the island simultaneous effect using the sound set to the volume after adjusting the volume (152 dB in this example). In the figure, the scale display indicated as “production output volume value” represents the volume of the sound used for the island simultaneous production.

  FIG. 91 (b) continues to show a state during the simultaneous production of islands, and FIG. 91 (c) shows a state in which the volume setting value has been changed by the second output setting switch 194 during the simultaneous production of islands. ing. The first sub-control unit 400 uses the second output setting switch 194 (game shop clerk operation) to change the sound volume setting value from “9” to “A”, and the management stored in the RAM 408 The player setting value (volume) is increased by one level to change from “9” to “A”, and the player setting value (volume) stored in the RAM 408 is the initial value of the setting “A” 4 Setting to change to (161 dB) is performed.

  As a result, in this example, the volume (first volume) of the maximum volume (152 dB corresponding to the scale 5) that can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation) in the setting “9” before the change. ) Is changed to the volume (second volume) of the maximum volume (181 dB corresponding to the scale 5) that can be set by the first output setting switch 190 (player operation) in the changed setting “A”. The first sub-control unit 400 continues the island simultaneous effect using the sound set to the maximum volume (181 dB in this example) corresponding to the setting “A”. Thereby, the volume of the sound used for the island simultaneous production is increased from 152 dB to 181 dB.

  As described above, the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100) described with reference to FIGS. 87 to 91 is a gaming machine provided with sound output means (for example, the speaker 20 shown in FIGS. 88 and 89). By the volume setting operation by the player, the sound output from the sound output means can be set at the first volume (for example, a volume of 114 dB corresponding to the scale 2 of setting “7” shown in FIG. 88 (f)). Even if the first volume is set by the volume setting operation during the island simultaneous production period, the scale 5 of the setting “7” shown in FIG. 88 (g), for example. Is set at the first volume by the volume setting operation by the player during the period of the island simultaneous performance. The sound output Sound output from the unit is the second volume, it is the amusement machine according to claim.

  According to such a game machine, it can be noticed that the special effect has been started by changing the sound volume, and the special effect can be noticed in some cases. Note that the volume of the sound output from the sound output means may be changed by the volume setting operation by the store clerk. The second volume may be a volume of a sound that can be changed by a volume setting operation by a store clerk (for example, an operation of a volume changing knob), but can be set only by a volume setting operation by a player. Sound volume may be used.

  Further, the island simultaneous effect is an effect related to the island simultaneous effect by the sound output means of the game stand different from the game stand, and is output from the sound output means even when the island simultaneous effect is started. At least a display relating to the sound volume setting (hereinafter referred to as “volume setting display”) can be displayed, and the sound output from the sound output means can be set at a third volume by a player volume setting operation. The third volume is a volume different from the first volume, and the volume setting display is an indication indicating the first volume (hereinafter referred to as “first volume display”). The volume setting display is a display including at least a display indicating the third volume (hereinafter referred to as “third volume display”), and the island simultaneous display Even if the production is in progress, It is possible to change the setting from the first volume to the third volume by the volume setting operation by a person, and by changing the setting from the first volume to the third volume, the volume The setting display changes from the first volume display to the third volume display, and during the execution of the island simultaneous performance, the player sets the first volume to the third volume by the volume setting operation. Even if it is changed, the sound output from the sound output means may be the second volume.

  Also, first operating means (for example, the first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 87 (b)), second operating means (for example, the second output setting switch 194 shown in FIG. 87 (c)), The first operation means is a means provided at a position where the volume setting operation (hereinafter referred to as “first volume setting operation”) can be received, and the second operation means includes: It is means provided at a position where a volume setting operation (hereinafter referred to as “second volume setting operation”) by a store clerk can be received, and the second operation means is different from the first operation means. Even if the island simultaneous production is started, the first volume is changed by the second volume setting operation, and the first volume setting operation is performed by the second volume setting operation. The volume range that can be set with is determined.

  With such a configuration, the volume can be changed by a store clerk operation even during execution of a special effect, so that maintainability may be improved. The second operation means may be provided at a position where the store clerk can operate by opening the door (front door and / or inner frame). Further, the first operation means may be provided at a position where it can be operated without opening the door (front door and / or inner frame) (even if the door is closed).

  Also, the sound volume set by the sound volume setting operation may be output from the sound output means only during a period when the island simultaneous performance is not executed.

  With such a configuration, since the volume setting operation cannot be performed during the period in which the special effect is being executed, the player may be able to concentrate on the special effect. Note that the volume setting operation may be performed even during execution of the special effect.

  When the island simultaneous performance is completed, the volume of the sound output from the sound output means is the volume of the sound set by the player before the island simultaneous production is started (for example, FIG. 88 (i The volume may be set back to 114 dB corresponding to the scale 2 of the setting “7” shown in FIG.

  With such a configuration, after the special effect is finished, the original volume is restored, so that the player does not have to change the volume again to the preferred volume, and the convenience of changing the volume is improved. There are cases where it is possible. If the sound before the special effect is started is set at the second volume, the second volume may be set after the special effect ends.

  Further, even if the island simultaneous effect is started, a display relating to the volume setting of the sound output from the sound output means (hereinafter referred to as “volume setting display”. For example, the volume shown in FIGS. 88 (c) to (d)). The volume setting display during the execution of the simultaneous performance may be a display including at least a display indicating the third volume.

  With such a configuration, the volume after adjustment can be confirmed even during execution of the special effect, and thus maintainability may be improved.

  Further, the second volume may be a volume that can be set by the player by the volume setting operation.

  With such a configuration, the player can adjust the sound volume to his / her preference, which may increase the player's satisfaction.

  The second volume may be a maximum volume that can be set by the volume setting operation.

  With such a configuration, by making the start of the special effect the maximum volume that can be set by the player, it becomes easier to notice that the special effect has started, and the special effect can be noticed. There are cases where it is possible.

  In addition, a display relating to the volume setting of the sound output from the sound output means (hereinafter referred to as “volume setting display”, for example, a volume adjustment screen shown in FIGS. 88 (c) to 88 (d)) is possible. When the simultaneous production is started, the volume setting display may be hidden.

  With such a configuration, it may be easy to notice that the special effect has started, and attention may be paid to the special effect.

  Further, the control unit includes an effect control unit (for example, the first sub-control unit 400), and the effect control unit changes the first sound volume when the sound volume setting operation is performed (hereinafter referred to as “first sound volume”). The effect control means is a means for executing the control to change to the second volume when the island simultaneous effect is started (hereinafter referred to as “second volume change control”). The second volume change control is a volume change control different from the first volume change control, and the second volume is the first volume change control. It may be a sound volume that can be changed by control.

  With such a configuration, when the special effect is started by the second volume change control of the effect control means, the volume is automatically changed, so that it is easy to notice that the special effect has started and the special effect is started. You may be able to get attention.

  In addition, the island facility on which the gaming machine according to the present embodiment can be installed is an island facility on which a plurality of gaming machines (for example, pachinko machines 100) can be installed, and the island facility can be installed by a single operation. An island facility configured to be able to turn on the power to the game machine, the game machine having at least sound output means (for example, the speaker 120), and by a volume setting operation by the player The sound is output from the sound output means of the gaming table at a first volume (for example, a volume of 114 dB corresponding to the scale 2 of setting “7” shown in FIG. 88 (f)), During the simultaneous production period, even if the first volume is set by the volume setting operation, the second volume (for example, 152 dB corresponding to the scale 5 of the setting “7” shown in FIG. 88 (g)). ) The simultaneous production is an effect related to the island simultaneous production by the sound output means of the game table different from the game table, and when each of the plurality of game tables starts the island simultaneous production, the plurality of game tables The island facility may be characterized in that the volume of the sound output from each sound output means is the second volume.

  With such an island facility, the volume of the sound during the special production is set to the same volume in each game machine on the island where the special production is performed. In some cases, it is possible to make it easier for the players who are playing on the respective game tables. The “island facility” according to the present invention may be an island facility where only a pachinko machine can be installed, an island facility where only a slot machine can be installed, or an island where both a pachinko machine and a slot machine can be installed. Equipment may be used. Moreover, the island equipment which can install only another kind of game machine may be sufficient, and the island equipment which can install a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and another kind of game machine may be sufficient.

In addition, the island simultaneous effect may include an island simultaneous effect (island simultaneous effect A) performed in an advantageous game state and an island simultaneous effect (island simultaneous effect B) executed regardless of the game state. Here, even when the island simultaneous production A is started, the volume can be set by the player's volume setting operation. However, when the island simultaneous production B is started, even if the player performs the volume setting operation, The volume may be forcibly set to one of the volumes that can be set by the user (for example, the second volume or the maximum volume that can be set). Further, the island simultaneous production in which the volume is forcibly set may be reversed between the island simultaneous production A and the island simultaneous production B. When both the island simultaneous production A and the island simultaneous production B are started, respectively. The volume may be forcibly set to one of the volumes that can be set by the player.
<< Embodiment 3 >>

Hereinafter, a gaming table (for example, a ball game machine such as pachinko machine 100 or a spinning machine such as a slot machine) according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the reference numerals shown in FIGS. 92 to 147 are used only in the description of the present embodiment in principle, and even in the case where the overlapping reference numerals are shown in other drawings, the description of the present embodiment is not illustrated. 92 to 147 are given priority. In addition, the symbols (examples A, B,...) Of the examples of the present embodiment and the symbols used for the description thereof are used only for the description of the present embodiment in principle. Examples and examples of other embodiments can be applied in combination with each other. In addition, when there are drawings showing the same timing in a plurality of drawings, overlapping description may be omitted.
<Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to an 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).

  The pachinko machine 100 includes, as an external structure, 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 game machine installation business store.

  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 vertical rectangular gaming base 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 attached to the front side of the main body 104 via a hinge portion 112 so that the inside 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.

  FIG. 93 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 92 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back 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 located 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 that is operated by turning on the power 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.

  FIG. 94 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 start 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. This 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 big hit 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 prize 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 winning opening or starting opening to the back side of the pachinko machine 100, an out opening is provided for discharging to the game island side.

The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and 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 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. 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 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. 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 payout of game balls, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of game balls, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. 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 the 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 the activation signal is input, game control is started (main control unit 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.
<First 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 A VDP 434 (image) that displays an image on the symbol display device 208. Are connected Oh and display processor), the.
<Second sub-control unit>

  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. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

The power supply control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, 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 dispensing 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 a 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. 96A to 96C, 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 common maps to be explained 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, “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure K” is a 16 round (16R) special jackpot symbol (hereinafter referred to as 16R special jackpot symbol). 16R probability variation).

The In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not 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. In addition, 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” and “Special Figure K”, which are 15R special jackpot symbols, are in a high probability state of special figure high probability, and “Special Figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability normal figure high. Probability state. These “special chart A”, “special chart B”, and “special chart K” are symbols in which the profit amount given to the player is a relatively large profit amount.

  “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 the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here corresponds to the same as the big hit with no short time at 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 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 96 (b) 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 drawing B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When notifying the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A”, 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. . When the 16R special jackpot of “special drawing K” is notified, a combination of symbols (for example, “decoration 5—decoration 5—decoration 5”) in which three of the same odd decoration symbols are arranged is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “special drawing F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G”, “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. 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. 96 (c) shows an example of a usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that 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 deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.
<Main control unit main processing>

  Next, a main control unit main 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 main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input resets by a reset interrupt and executes the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG. 97 according to the 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 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 the state before the power interruption (before power interruption) is restored, and the state before the 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 power-off state. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. In addition, a transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, 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 interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, 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. 95 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 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 time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol display mode When the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured so as to display the off symbol when the hit flag is off. 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 one of the winning symbols (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 96 (c)) and the off symbol (the universal symbol B shown in FIG. 96 (c)). 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 usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to the 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 (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is out of play, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure off flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-mentioned predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the 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 time is stored as a normal map variable 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 reservation number storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, in step S225 and step S227, special figure state update processing is performed for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2, but first, special figure state update processing (special figure 2 state update process) for special figure 2 is performed. This 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), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. 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 time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag 96, the special figure A and 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 96 (a) are on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. Special figure B, 2R jackpot flag is on, special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and special figure probability fluctuation flag is on. Special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, general figure probability When the fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability Fluctuation flag is off When the fluctuation flag is also off, special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, special figure H, when the first off flag is on The special segment I and the second off-set flag are turned on, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on / off so that the respective modes of the special diagram I are turned on. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress. 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 big hit 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 time saving 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 big hit game. This is because if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big win game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit 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 place, the out-of-game 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 as step S229 and step S231. 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. The special drawing related lottery process will be described in detail later.

  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, the command data includes information such as 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, and the like. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, and the like 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 value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related are 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 big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit 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 hold increasing 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 is set in the command data.

  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 values of the registers temporarily saved in step S201 are set in the original registers, the interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

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

The process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to 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. 4C is a flowchart of the timer variable 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 sub-control unit main process>

  First, in step S301 of the main process of the first sub control unit 400, 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, the chance button detection sensor 426 that detects the pressing of the chance button 136 is monitored. When the pressing of the chance button 136 is detected, the effect data updated in step S309 is changed to the effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136. Perform the change process. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, a button reception period is provided in which the pressing operation of the chance button 136 can be received during the variable display of the special figure and the decorative symbol. In this button reception period, timing is started when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of fluctuation (for example, when t ₀ seconds in FIG. 967 (b) has elapsed).

  Further, at the start of the button reception period, effect data for notifying the player that the pressing operation of the chance button 136 can be received is prepared, and in the image control process described later, for example, FIG. ) (In this example, display of an image simulating the chance button 136) is performed. In addition, when it is detected that the chance button 136 is pressed during the button reception period, effect data for performing the advance notice is prepared, and, for example, as shown on the right side of FIG. A notice is made (in this example, the text “Gekiatsu!” Is displayed). Then, after the button reception period (for example, 6 seconds) elapses, the time measurement is ended, and a process for deleting the notification of the button reception period and the notice 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.
<First sub-control unit command reception interrupt process>

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.
<First sub-control unit timer interrupt processing>

  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 shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In subsequent step S503, transmission of a control command to second sub-control unit 500 set in step S319, update processing of a random number value for production, and the like are performed.
<First Sub-Control Unit Image Control Process>

  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. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 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>

The process 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.
<Second sub-control unit main process>

  First, in step S701 of the main process of the second sub control unit 500, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S701. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step 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.
<Second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process>

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.
<Second sub-control unit timer interrupt processing>

  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.
<Example of production by production means>

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 101 to FIG. 147, an example of effects by the effect means according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 101 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the effect of the present embodiment on the display means (decorative symbol display device 208).

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the gaming table of the present embodiment has an effect A that is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, a constant cycle), and an arbitrary effect as shown in FIG. Both effects B that are executed at timing (for example, aperiodically) can be executed. The production A is, for example, a simultaneous production (island simultaneous production, synchronized production, synchronous production) in which all the game machines of the same model introduced into the hall perform special production at a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) after the power is turned on. The effect B is an effect different from the effect A, and is an effect that is executed when the player is in an advantageous state, for example, during a big hit or during a probability change. The production B may be executed by only one gaming machine 100 that is a big hit, or it is executed simultaneously by a plurality of gaming machines 100 that are a big hit (or during a probability change, during electric support, etc.). )In some cases. Here, the “simultaneous effect” in the present embodiment refers to an effect (for example, individual display) that is related to each other using the effect means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208, the speaker, and the movable body) of the plurality of game machines 100. Although the same display is produced by the production means, the same sound is output from each production means, the different display is given by each production means, or the different sounds are outputted from the individual production means. , As a whole, it means performing a grouped production, etc.).

  Further, the effects A and B can be executed simultaneously in at least a part of the period. In addition, when the effects A and B are simultaneously executed, at least a part of the effects A and at least a part of the effects B may be effects related to each other (for example, effects in which the effect modes are synchronized with each other). is there. This is the same in all examples of the present embodiment.

  With such a configuration, a player who is in an advantageous state (for example, getting a ball) while securing the execution frequency of the simultaneous performance (effect A) executed at a predetermined (periodic) timing. On the other hand, there may be a case where an effect (effect B) that further enhances the interest of the game can be experienced.

  FIG. 102 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the effect of the present embodiment on the display means (decorative symbol display device 208).

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the gaming machine of the present embodiment has an effect A that is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, a predetermined cycle) in a certain period (for example, a decorative symbol). It can be executed in the display area (main display area) D1) of the display device 208, and other effects can be executed in other areas (for example, the display area (sub display area) D2 of the sub display device 208S). In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B, in a certain period, the effect B executed at an arbitrary timing (for example, aperiodically) is also one area (for example, the display area (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208). It can be executed in the main display area (D1), and effects can be executed in other areas (for example, the display area (sub display area) D2 of the sub display device 208S).

Then, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the effects A and B can be executed simultaneously in at least a part of the period, for example, the effect A is displayed in the main display area D1 (for example, a decorative symbol display device). 208 can be executed in the sub display area D2 (for example, the display area D2 of the sub display device 208S). In addition, when the operation means is operated during these executions, the effect A can be executed in the sub display area D2 and the effect B can be executed in the first main display area D1. In the following example, the effects shown in FIGS. 101 and 102 will be described in detail.
<Direction means>

  FIG. 103 is a schematic diagram of effect means capable of executing the effects (effects A and B including effects B) shown in FIGS. 101 and 102 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the effects A (for example, the simultaneous effects that are executed periodically) and the effects B (the advantageous game state that is executed aperiodically) are shown in the same manner as shown in FIGS. ) Effect) can be executed not only by the display means (decorative symbol display device 208, sub display device 208S) but also by other effect means (for example, movable means such as movable bodies 224A, 224B, 224C). The production means also includes a speaker 120 and various lamps 418 (not shown). The various lamps 418 are, for example, LEDs provided on the gaming table 100. That is, the effects include effects due to sound output from the speaker 120 or effects due to light emission of various lamps (LEDs) 418.

  In addition, a plurality of patterns are prepared for effects including effects A and effects B, and each effect can be switched by, for example, effect switching means 650 shown in FIG. The effect switching means 650 is, for example, a DIP (Dual In-line Package) switch 650 that is provided on the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 and can be operated by a store clerk of the amusement store. A plurality of (for example, four) DIP switches 650 are provided corresponding to the aspect of the effect, and are electrically connected to the first sub-control unit 400 (first sub-board 160) and the like.

  FIGS. 3C to 3E are schematic views showing a display area D of display means for displaying effects. The effects of this embodiment (effects including effects A and effects B) can be displayed in the display area D shown in FIGS.

  The display area D includes a main display area D1 and a sub display area D2. The main display area D1 is a main display area that is easy for the player to visually recognize. The sub display area D2 has a display area smaller than the main display area D1, for example, and is a sub display area. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 5C, for example, the main display area D1 and the sub display area D2 are areas provided separately from each other. In this case, the main display area D1 is, for example, the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the sub display area D2 is, for example, the display area of the sub display device 208S. The main display area D1 and the sub display area D2 can display exactly the same effects, and can execute effects independently of each other.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, the sub display area D2 may be an area included in the main display area D1 (overlaps with a part of the main display area D1). Specifically, the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is the main display region D1, and a region provided in a part of the display region of the decorative symbol display device 208 and overlapping the main display region D1 is the sub display region. D2. Even in this configuration, the main display area D1 and the sub display area D2 can display exactly the same effects, and can execute effects independently of each other, but the sub display area D2 has a so-called wipe shape. Since it is displayed so as to overlap a part of the display area D1, it is difficult to visually recognize a part of the main display area D1 behind it while displaying the effect in the sub display area D2. On the other hand, when the effect in the sub display area D2 is not displayed, the effect (display) is visible in all the main display area D1.

Further, the sub display area D2 of the present embodiment refers to an area where an effect can be displayed independently of the effect displayed in the main display area D1, and a plurality of sub display areas D2 are provided as shown in FIG. May be present. In this example, a wipe-like sub-display area D21 (wipe-like display area 208W) that overlaps a part of the main display area D1 in one decorative symbol display device 208 and display means separate from the decorative symbol display device 208. In this example, two sub display areas D2 (D21, D22) of the sub display area D22 (sub display device 208S) are provided. Note that “an effect can be displayed independently of the effect displayed in the main display area D1” may indicate an effect completely different from the effect displayed in the main display area D1. An effect that is partially different from the effect displayed in the area D1 (partly the same or related (synchronized)) may be displayed, or the effect that is exactly the same as the effect displayed in the main display area D1 Can be displayed.
<Timekeeping means>

  FIG. 104 is a diagram illustrating an example of a time measuring unit. As shown in FIG. 4A, the microcomputer (basic circuit 402) of the first sub-control unit 400 includes a time measuring means. The clocking means is a software timer or a hardware timer, and specifically includes a counter timer 412 and a timer circuit 652 that count one by one for each interrupt for a predetermined period. By these time measuring means, it is possible to execute a simultaneous effect after a certain period of time has elapsed since the power was turned on (periodically, every predetermined time). The basic circuit 402 also includes an RTC (real-time clock) circuit 654. The IC of the RTC circuit 654 has a built-in power supply, and when it comes to a pre-programmed time from the start of power supply, the same type of game machines installed in the hall will produce special effects (RTC effects) all at once. You can also. In that sense, the RTC circuit 654 can be said to be a time measuring means, and the RTC effect can also be said to be a simultaneous effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the timer circuit 652 and the RTC circuit 654 may be provided separately from the first sub-control unit 400 (the basic circuit 402).

  FIGS. 3C and 3D are tables showing an example of a correspondence relationship between the time measuring method by the time measuring means and the effects to be executed. Production A and production B of the present embodiment can be executed in relation to the time measured by the time measuring means. “Executable in relation to the time measured by the time measuring means” means that the time value is related to the start of execution of each of the effects A and B, or the time value is related to the contents of the effects of the effects A and B It may be related to both of these, and may be related to the time value itself, or may be related to data that changes in accordance with the time value. In the case where the effect B is executed during the big hit or the probability change, it can be said that the time value is not related to the start of the execution of the effect B, but the time value is related to the effect content of the effect B.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5C, the first sub-control unit 400 includes a counter 1 that can measure time 1 to n. For example, the numerical value (time value) of the counter 1 is 108000. The production A1a is executed when the time value becomes 21, the production A2a is executed when the timekeeping value becomes 216000, the production A3a is executed when the timekeeping value becomes 324,000, and the timekeeping value is 540000. When the time value becomes 648,000, the effect A1b is executed. When the time value reaches 648,000, the effect A2b is executed. When the time value reaches 756000, the effect A3b is executed.

  Here, the production A1a, the production A2a, the production A3a..., The production A1b, the production A2b, the production A3b... Represent each part (production part, production data) of the production A that changes over time, and the production A1a. The production A2a and the production A3a are productions related to the first production mode (for example, continuous), and the production A1b, the production A2b, and the production A3b are productions related to the second production mode (for example, continuous). is there.

  As an example, when the production A is a voice output production of singing, the production A1a is a singing part 1 by male vocal, the production A2a is a singing part 2 by male vocal, and an production A3a is a singing part 3 by male vocal, and the production A1b Is singing part 1 by female vocal, production A2b is singing part 2 by female vocal, production A3b is singing part 3 by female vocal, and so on. In this case, the singing by the male vocal and the singing by the female vocal may be the same or different. The production A may include an accompaniment in accordance with the singing, display of animation, etc., movement of the movable body 224, and production by light emission of various lamps (LEDs) 418. In the case of singing, it may be singing alone, or may be sung by a plurality of people such as singing, chorusing, heavy singing, and singing, and may be accompanied by a performance (accompaniment). Moreover, although singing was demonstrated here as an example, the performance (ensemble, solo, etc.) only of a music may be sufficient.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4D, the first sub-control unit 400 includes, for example, a counter 1 (timer means) capable of timing from 1 to 108000 and data based on the counter 1 (timer means) (for example, A counter 2 capable of storing data that is incremented when the time value of the counter 1 reaches 108000) may be provided, and a corresponding effect may be executed according to the data based on the time measuring means. That is, when the value of the counter 1 (time value) becomes 108000, the value of the counter 2 becomes 1 (counter 1 is cleared to 0), and when the time value of the counter 1 becomes 108000 again, When the value of the counter 2 becomes 2, and when the counter 1 clears to 0 and becomes 108000 again, the value of the counter 2 becomes 3, and when the counter 1 clears to 0 and becomes 108000 again, the counter 2 When the counter 1 is cleared to 0 and then reaches 108000 again, the value of the counter 2 is 5, and when the counter 1 is cleared to 0 and becomes 108000 again, the value of the counter 2 is Becomes 6.

When the value of the counter 2 is 1, the effect A1a is executed. When the value of the counter 2 is 2, the effect A2a is executed. When the value of the counter 2 is 3, the effect A3a is executed. When the value of the counter 2 is 4, the effect A1b is executed, when the value of the counter 2 is 5, the effect A2b is executed, and when the value of the counter 2 is 6, the effect A3b Is executed.
<Mode of production>

  Hereinafter, the aspect of the production including production A and production B will be described. FIG. 105 is a table showing an example of the relationship between execution of effects A and effects B and other functions.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the pachinko machine 100 has a plurality of functions (for example, function A to function G). Note that the functions A to G do not mean that the pachinko machine 100 has only seven functions, but simply means that the pachinko machine 100 has a plurality of arbitrary functions. Examples of functions A to G are: volume adjustment (change) function, song selection function, movement of hold icon indicating the number of hold of the change, animation display function such as change, tutorial display function, notice effect function , Light quantity change function, stage selection function, display area selection function, production favorite selection function, character selection function, menu display function, etc., including both functions that the player can select and functions that the player cannot select It is.

  FIG. 6A shows an example of the relationship between functions A to G that are valid (invalid) during execution of production A and production B and during non-execution thereof. For example, the function A is effective (○) during the execution of the production A, is effective during the execution of the production B, and is also effective during the non-execution of the production A (displayed as “non-production A” in the figure). This means that the effect is effective even when the effect B is not executed (displayed as “non-effect B” in the figure). Further, the function C is valid (◯) during the execution of the production A, but invalid (×) during the execution of the production B, and both are valid during the non-execution of the production A and the production B. It means that. In addition, the function G is invalid (×) during the execution of the production A and the execution B, but is valid (O) during the non-execution of the production A and the production B. I mean.

  For example, if the function G is a character selection function (or volume adjustment function), the character selection function (or volume adjustment function) is performed during the execution of the effects A and B. Although it is invalid, if the effects A and B are not being executed, it indicates that the character selection function (or volume control function) is enabled. Further, for example, if the function C is a hold icon movement animation display function, the hold icon movement animation display function is performed while the production A is being executed and the production A is not being executed and the production B is not being executed. Although it is valid (that is, the movement animation of the hold icon can be executed), the function for displaying the movement animation of the hold icon is disabled (that is, the movement animation of the hold icon cannot be executed) while the production B is being executed. When executed, the hold icon movement animation is canceled even during execution. The combination of valid (◯) and invalid (×) shown in the figure is also an example, and various combinations other than those shown are possible.

  FIG. 5B is a table showing an example of the relationship between the gaming state, effects A and B, and each function (here, function A).

  The state A is, for example, a state in which the symbol is changing, and the state B is, for example, a state that is not in the state A (not in the state of changing symbol). That is, the function A is effective during the execution of the effects A and B in the state of symbol variation (state A), and is effective during the non-execution of the effects A and B. On the other hand, in the state where the symbol is not changing (state B), it is valid during the execution of the production A and during the non-execution of the production A and the production B, but is invalid during the execution of the production B. Is shown. Although only the function A is shown in the figure, the functions B to G... Also correspond to the respective functions as shown in FIG. There is a valid / invalid relationship according to the combination.

  Examples of state A and state B (state A ≠ state B) include special figure change start, special figure change stop, big hit start, big prize opening open, big prize opening closed, V attacker released, V attacker closed, big hit end Specific game state start, specific game state end, general figure change start, general figure change stop, electric chew release, electric chew closure, decorative symbol change start, decorative symbol change stop, demo transition, demo end, etc.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the effects A and B are being executed simultaneously, the validity / invalidity of various functions (here, function A) may be associated. Although only the function A is shown in the figure, the functions B to G... Also correspond to the respective functions as shown in FIG. It has a valid / invalid relationship according to the combination.

  FIG. 106 is a table showing an example of the correspondence between execution patterns of effects A and effects B by the effect means. Here, as an example, the production means A, B, and C are movable bodies 224A, 224B, and 224C shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, for example, when the effect A is being executed and the effect B is not being executed, the effect means A to C all control the effect operation based on the control data of the effect A. Further, when the effect B is being executed and the effect A is not being executed, the effect means A to C are all controlled based on the control data of the effect B. When both the production A and the production B are being executed (simultaneous execution), the production means A and the production means B are controlled by the production operation based on the control data of the production A, and the production means C controls the production B. The production operation is controlled based on the data.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, for example, when the effect A is being executed and the effect B is not being executed, the effect means A and B are both controlled based on the control data of the effect A. However, the production means C is not used for the production A. Also, when the production B is being executed and the production A is not being executed, the production means A and C are both controlled based on the control data of the production B, but the production means B is not used for the production B. . When both the production A and the production B are being executed (simultaneous execution), the production means A and the production means B are controlled by the production operation based on the control data of the production A, and the production means C controls the production B. The production operation is controlled based on the data.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6C, for example, when the production A is being executed and the production B is not being executed, the production means A and B are both controlled based on the production data of the production A. However, the production means C is not used for the production A. Further, when the effect B is being executed and the effect A is not being executed, the effect means A to C are all controlled based on the control data of the effect B. When both the production A and the production B are being executed (simultaneous execution), the production means A and the production means B are controlled by the production operation based on the control data of the production A, and the production means C controls the production B. The production operation is controlled based on the data.

  In this example, the case where the production units A to C are the movable bodies 224A to 224C has been described as an example. However, the production units A to C include the speaker 120, various lamps (LEDs) 418, a display device (decorative symbol display). It corresponds to all the rendering means such as the device 208 and the sub display device 208S). Further, the production means A to C do not limit that the number of production means is three, but simply means that the pachinko machine 100 has a plurality of arbitrary production means. Further, the correspondence relationship between the production means A to C and the productions A and B is not limited to the combination shown in the figure, and various combinations other than the illustration are possible.

  FIG. 107 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of an effect (effect part) of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5A, the pachinko machine 100 can execute a plurality of effects (effect A, effect B, effect C, effect D,...).

  As already described, the effect A is, for example, a simultaneous effect that is executed periodically, and the effect B is an effect that is executed aperiodically and has an advantageous gaming state (for example, during a big hit or during a probable change). This is a (simultaneous) effect that can be switched on and off by the DIP switch 650. On the other hand, effects C, D... Are effects other than effects A, B, for example, effects during symbol changes, effects during normal games, effects during super reach, etc. It is a production that does not depend on operation.

  The production A is, for example, a song (for example, 5 minutes) composed of a plurality of parts (production part (also referred to as production data)) of the production A1-1a, the production A1-2a, the production A1-3a,. And one piece of music composed of a plurality of parts of production A2-1a, production A2-2a, production A2-3a..., Production A1-1b, production A1-2b, production A1. -3b... 1 piece composed of a plurality of parts (for example, 5 minutes) and production A2-1b, production A2-2b, production A2-3b. And a song (for example, 5 minutes).

  Here, the difference in the notation of each part indicates the difference in the production mode (contents). For example, “Production A1XX” and “Production A2XX” indicate different tunes, and the end is “A” is a song by a male vocal, and “b” at the end indicates a song by a female vocal.

  Then, the effects described in each line are executed every day (for example, every hour after opening). That is, the music composed of a plurality of parts of production A1-1a, production A1-2a, production A1-3a,... (Production A1a) is executed at the time of simultaneous production at 10 o'clock every day. As for the music composed of a plurality of parts of A2-2a, production A2-3a... (Production A2a), a predetermined music is executed every hour so as to be executed every day at 11:00.

  Further, in the simultaneous production, the above-mentioned production is executed in some pachinko machines 100, and a plurality of parts of production A1-1b, production A1-2b, production A1-3b,. A music composed of a plurality of parts (production A2b, production A2-1b, production A2-2b, production A2-3b, etc.). ) May be executed every day at 11 o'clock at the same time. That is, at the time of simultaneous production at 10 o'clock every day, in two adjacent pachinko machines 100, on the right platform, production A1a started with production A1-1a (for example, music A1 by male vocal) is executed, At the stage, an effect A1b (for example, a musical piece A1 by female vocal) that is started at the effect A1-1b is executed. In addition, at the time of simultaneous production at 11 o'clock every day, on the right platform of the two adjacent pachinko machines 100, production A2a started with production A2-1a (for example, musical piece A2 by male vocal) is executed. On the stand, an effect A2b (for example, music A2 by female vocal) that is started at the effect A2-1b is executed.

  The production B is the same as the production A. For example, a piece of music (for example, 5 minutes) composed of a plurality of parts (production parts) of the production B1-1a, the production B1-2a, the production B1-3a,. (Production B1a), Production B2-1a, Production B2-2a, Production B2-3a, etc. One piece (for example, 5 minutes) of music (production B2a) and Production B1-1b , Production B1-2b, production B1-3b... One piece (for example, 5 minutes) music (production B1b), production B2-1b, production B2-2b, production B2-3b ... 1 piece (for example, 5 minutes) of music composed of a plurality of parts (production B2b).

  Moreover, the difference in the notation of each part shows the difference in production mode (contents). For example, “Production B1XX” and “Production B2XX” indicate different music pieces, and the suffix “ “a” is a song by a male vocal, and “b” at the end indicates a song by a female vocal.

  Then, the effects described in each row are executed at an arbitrary timing, such as a big hit effect or a probable change effect. Hereinafter, description will be given assuming that the effect B is executed in the case of the big hit effect, but the effect B may be executed in another advantageous state such as the probability variation effect. That is, the music composed of a plurality of parts of production B1-1a, production B1-2a, production B1-3a,... Is executed, for example, during the jackpot production, and production B2-1a, production B2-2a, production B2- The music composed of a plurality of parts 3a... Is also executed at the time of the big hit effect.

  Further, even in the case of simultaneous production in which the same jackpot effect is simultaneously executed by a plurality of pachinko machines 100, different effects may be executed by the pachinko machine 100. That is, in the two adjacent pachinko machines 100, the right base performs the effect B1a (for example, music B1 by male vocal) that is started at the effect B1-1a at the time of the big hit effect, while the left stand simultaneously At the time of the big hit effect to be executed, the effect B1b (for example, music B1 by female vocal) that is started with the effect B1-1b is executed. In addition, in the right base of the two adjacent pachinko machines 100, an effect B2a (for example, music B2 by male vocal) that is started at the effect B2-1a at the time of the big hit effect is executed, and in the left stand, the effect B2 Production B2b (for example, music B2 by female vocal) that starts at -1b may be executed.

  With respect to the production A and the production B, which production (in this example, the music described in each row) can be set by the DIP switch 650 for each pachinko machine 100.

  In this example, “production A1XX”, “production A2XX”, “production B1XX”, and “production B2XX” mean the difference in music, and the end is “a”. “,” “B” means a difference in vocals, but is not limited thereto. In other words, in a plurality of different effects (effects of each line) constituting the effect A (the effect of the effect B), a portion using the same number or the same alphabet is at least a part of one effect is a part of another effect It is related to. “A part of one production is related to a part of another production” means that even if one production and another production are executed at the same time, there will be no discomfort (no discomfort). It is related (something is in harmony). To give a specific example, at least a part of the music is the same melody, or different melody but harmonious (main melody and sub melody etc.) It means what is. When the music is singing, it means the same lyrics, the same (gender) vocal, chorus, ringing, or singing. Moreover, it is not limited to singing, but may be a performance (ensemble, ensemble, performance of interaction) or the like.

  The effects A and B are not limited to music, but may be light emission by various lamps (LEDs), operation by the movable body 224, and display on the decorative symbol display device 208 (sub display device 208S). Examples of the light emission of the LED and the “operation related” of the movable body 224 include a state where the light emission or the operation is performed in response to the same timing, the same rhythm, or each other. Examples of “display related” include the same characters appearing, characters talking to each other, and a portion of the display in common.

  In addition, a part of one effect is related to a part of another effect in a plurality of effects constituting the effect A, or a part of one effect in a plurality of effects constituting the effect B is one of the other effects. Not only the configuration related to the section, but also a configuration in which a part of one effect is related to a part of another effect between the effects A and the effects B.

  Furthermore, the effect C (for example, the effect during the pattern change) is also composed of, for example, a plurality of parts (effect part (also referred to as effect data)) of the effect C1-1, the effect C1-2, the effect C1-3,. 1 song (for example, 5 minutes) and 1 song (for example, 5 minutes) composed of a plurality of parts of production C2-1, production C2-2, production C2-3, etc. Consists of including.

  In addition, the production D (for example, production during super reach) is, for example, a plurality of parts (production part (also referred to as production data)) of production D1-1, production D1-2, production D1-3,. 1 music (for example, 5 minutes) composed, and 1 music (for example, 5 minutes) composed of a plurality of parts of production D2-1, production D2-2, production D2-3, It is comprised including.

  (B) in the figure is a table in which the simultaneous effects (effects A1) executed in a certain time (10 o'clock) after power-on in FIG.

  The production A1 is, for example, an production based on the music A1, and by preparing a plurality of production data for the same music A1 as shown in FIG. 5B, the same music A1 can be played in different modes. ing. For example, productions A1-1a, A1-2a, and A1-3a are production data (voice data) sung by male vocals, and productions A1-1b, A1-2b, and A1-3b are performed by female vocals. Production data (voice data) to be performed (for female part), and productions A1-1ab, A1-2ab, and A1-3ab are production data (voice data) for male vocals and female vocals. .

  In the pachinko machine 100, the sound source IC 416 (see FIG. 95) of the first sub-control unit 400 has a plurality of channels, and the production data (audio data) in FIG. Can be output. For example, channel 1 is used to output male part production data (productions A1-1a, A1-2a, A1-3a), channel 2 is used to output female part production data, and channel 3 is used for mixed voice. For example, part production data is output. These can be switched by the DIP switch 650, so that, for example, the male part production A1 can be executed on the right platform of the adjacent pachinko machine 100, and the female part production A1 can be executed simultaneously on the left. . In addition, the mixed part production A1 can be executed by one pachinko machine 100.

  In addition, it is possible to associate the production data of only the male part (or female part), male part or female part, or mixed voice part with each of the plurality of channels.

  FIGS. 3C to 3E are diagrams showing the structure of effect data by a plurality of effect means. Here, effect means for executing effect A are the decorative symbol display device 208 (and the sub display device 208S) (displayed as “liquid crystal” in the figure), various lamps 418 (displayed as “LED” in the figure), and the speaker 120 (shown in the figure). Then, “sound” is displayed), and the case of the movable body 224 will be described as an example.

  As shown in (c) of the figure, as the production data related to the music A1 of the production A, each production means may have production data for each part, as shown in (d) of FIG. Part or all of the production means (here “liquid crystal”) may have each part (production A1-1a, production A1-2a, production A1-3a) as one data. Also, as shown in FIG. 5E, some effect means (here, “movable body”) may not have effect data for some parts (effect A1-0a).

  As described above, the production A has been described with reference to FIGS. 5B to 5E, but the production of the production B is the same.

  FIG. 108 is a table (time table) showing an example of the production times of productions A and B and the production start time. The production time is the time from the start to the end of each production (each part), and the start time is the time after the power is turned on (the time measured by the time measuring means).

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the production A1a (for example, the male part song A1) is started, for example, 60 minutes after the power is turned on, and the production time is set to 5 minutes. Also, the production A2a (for example, the male part song A2) starts 120 minutes after the power is turned on, the production time is 5 minutes and 20 seconds, and the production A3a (for example, the male part song A3) is turned on. 180 minutes later, the production time is set to 4 minutes. Similarly, production A1b (for example, female part song A1) starting 240 minutes after power-on, production A2b (for example, female part song A2) starting 300 minutes later, starting 360 minutes later Followed by production A3b (for example, female part song A3).

  As shown in FIG. 4B, when the production B1a, the production B2a,... Are each composed of a plurality of parts, the production time and the production start time after power-on are set for each part. Has been. For example, the part of the production B1-1a of the production B1a is started immediately after the power is turned on, the production time is 20 seconds, the part of the production B1-2a is started 20 seconds after the power is turned on, and the production time is 15 The part of the production B1-3a is started 35 seconds after the power is turned on, and the production time is 25 seconds. If the effects A1a to A3a shown in FIG. 5A are also composed of a plurality of parts, the effect time and the start time are similarly set for each part.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6C, the production B1a (for example, the male part song B1) starts internally immediately after the power is turned on, the production time is 3 minutes, and the production B2a (for example, male) Part song B2) starts 3 minutes after power-on, production time is 4 minutes 40 seconds, and production B3a (eg male part music B3) starts 7 minutes 40 seconds after power-on The production time is 4 minutes and 20 seconds, the production B1b (for example, the female part song B1) starts 12 minutes after the power is turned on, the production time is set to 3 minutes, and so on. Has been.

  In this way, the effect A is executed every 60 minutes, and even after the effect A1a is finished, the effect A2a is not executed unless 120 minutes after the power is turned on. Also, the effect that is first executed after the power is turned on is always the first effect A1a in the time table.

  On the other hand, the effect B is set so that the effect B1a (part of the effect B1-1a) is started immediately after the power is turned on, and thereafter the effect B1-2a, the effect B1-3a,... The effect B2a, the effect B3a, It is set to be executed immediately after the end of the production time, that is, production B1b. In other words, the production B is controlled to be executed in accordance with the time table shown in the same figure immediately after the power is turned on (in a state invisible to the player). It is displayed in the display area D so that it can be visually recognized by the player from the effect whose execution is controlled (the effect B is executed in the display area D). That is, in FIG. 6C, the production B is controlled to be executed according to the timetable immediately after the power is turned on, but for example, when the big hit is made 36 minutes after the power is turned on, the production B B1b is displayed so as to be visible to the player (executed in the display area D), and if the big hit occurs 55 minutes and 40 seconds after the power is turned on, the effect B3a is displayed so as to be visible to the player ( Executed in the display area D). Further, when the effect B is a big hit 40 minutes after the power is turned on, the effect B2b may be displayed (executed in the display area D) so as to be visible to the player from the middle (for example, the effect B). B is not a movie, such as sound or LED light emission only). In this embodiment, in the case of “execution of effect B”, the player can recognize the effect B mainly such as display by the display means, sound output from the speaker 120, and light emission of various lamps 418. (The state in which the player recognizes that the production B is being executed), and the internal execution control is performed according to the time table shown in FIG. When it is written together with the case where it is displayed, the fact is described and distinguished from this.

  In other words, the effect that is executed first after the power is turned on is not necessarily the first effect B1a in the time table, but is the effect B corresponding to the time when the first big hit has occurred. With such a configuration, the player executes sequentially from the beginning (effect B1a) of the time table shown in FIG. 5C by internal control immediately after power-on (actual execution process by the first sub-control unit 400). If the production B is a big hit, the production data (for example, the production B1b, the production B1a, etc., or the production B1b, whose execution is controlled internally at that time (starting time from turning on the power)) It is visually recognized from the middle), and the effect B is recognized as if it was executed from the middle.

  FIG. 109 is an example of a table (time table) in a case where a plurality of effects are set corresponding to a certain start time. FIG. 6A is a time table when a plurality of effects A (two types in this case) are set every hour after the power is turned on, and FIG. It is a time table when a plurality (two types here) are set.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in this example, the order of groups of effect data (effect part) executed in setting A and setting B is different. That is, setting A is performed every hour from 60 minutes after the power is turned on, after one effect data group (effect A1a → effect A2a → effect A3a) is executed, and another effect data group (effect A1b → effect). A2b → effect A3b)... Is executed. On the other hand, in setting B, after another group of effect data (effect A1b → effect A2b → effect A3b) is executed every hour from 60 minutes after power-on, one effect data group (effect A1a → effect A1b) A2a → production A3a)... Is executed. In other words, in the case of setting A, the effect that is executed 60 minutes after the power is turned on, that is, the first simultaneous effect is the first effect A1a of the time table, and the effect that is executed with the simultaneous effect 240 minutes later is the effect. A1b. In the case of setting B, the effect performed in the first simultaneous effect 60 minutes after the power is turned on is the first effect A1b in the time table, and the effect performed in the simultaneous effect 240 minutes later is the effect A1a. is there.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the setting B, in the setting A, the effect B1a, the effect B2a, the effect B3a, the effect B1b, the effect B2b, the effect B3b,... It is set to execute repeatedly in succession. Also, in the setting B, the effect B1b, the effect B2b, the effect B3b, the effect B1a, the effect B2a, the effect B3a,... In other words, for the effect B, both the setting A and the setting B are an effect of one group of effect data (effect B1a → effect B2a → effect B3a) and another group of effect data (effect B1b → effect B2b → effect). The effect of B3b) is repeatedly executed, but the setting A and the setting B are settings in which these repetitions are alternately executed in time series. In this example, in the case of setting A, when a big hit is made for the first time 27 minutes after power-on, the execution is performed from the stage B2a in the middle of the time table (not the stage B1a at the top of the time table). In the case of setting B, when a big hit is made for the first time 27 minutes after power-on, it is executed from the stage B2b in the middle of the time table (not the head stage B1b of the time table).

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the effect A may be a setting in which the repetition of a predetermined group of effect data is performed alternately in time series between the setting A and the setting B, and only the effect A is set. A and B may be set so that repetition of a group of predetermined effect data is executed alternately in time series.

  In both cases (a) and (b) in the figure, setting A and setting B can be switched (selected) by setting and switching of the DIP switch 650. That is, the order of the effects and the effects to be executed can be changed by setting and switching the DIP switch 650. In this example, the effects performed in the settings A and B are the same effects (effect data). However, even if there is effect data executed only by the settings A or effect data executed only by the settings B. Good.

  As described above, in the above example, the start condition of the effect A of the present embodiment is that the predetermined time after the power is turned on (the counter value of the first sub-control unit 400 (the time value measured by the timer circuit, the RTC In this case, the start condition of the effect B is a predetermined time after power-on (counter value of the first sub-control unit 400 (time value by timer circuit, Although it corresponds to the timing value by the RTC circuit), it is established at an arbitrary timing such as a big hit or a probability change, and may be executed in the middle of each production (part).

  108 and 109 show an example in which the effect A is executed every hour after the power is turned on, but in addition to this, the month information is stored in the RTC circuit (first sub-control unit 400). Or an external circuit, which is obtained from an IC different from the basic circuit of the first sub-control unit 400). The simultaneous production set for each may be executed, and in this case, the RTC production is also used. In this case, the elapse of time is determined based on the counter value of the program of the first sub-control unit 400 or data that changes according to the counter value, and the month is determined based on the RTC circuit. Each included requirement.

  FIG. 110 is a diagram for explaining a case in which effects A and effects B are simultaneously executed. FIGS. 110 (a) and (b) are timing charts, and FIG. 110 (c) is a time table. .

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment can execute the effects A and B at the same time (can be set to be performed at the same time). FIG. 10A is an example of a timing chart around 60 minutes after the power is turned on when the effects A and B are set according to the time table of FIG.

  For example, according to the time table of FIG. 108A, the effect A1a is set to be executed for 5 minutes from 60 minutes after the power is turned on. Further, the production B3a is executed from 55 minutes 40 seconds, the production B1b is executed from 60 minutes, the production B2b is executed from 63 minutes, and the production B3b is executed from 67 minutes 40 seconds according to the time table of FIG. 108 (c). Is set. Then, when 60 minutes have elapsed since the power was turned on, the effect A1a is executed and ends in 5 minutes. If there is no big hit (or probability change) during this time, the effect B is not executed. On the other hand, for example, if there is a big hit between 60 minutes and 63 minutes, the production B1b is executed simultaneously with the production A1a. When production A and production B are simultaneously executed in one pachinko machine 100 in this way, either one (eg, production A1a) is executed in the main display area D1 (decorated symbol display device 208), and the other (For example, production B1b) is executed in the sub display area D2 (for example, the sub display device 208S). If the big hit state continues for 65 minutes or more, the production A1a ends, but after the production B1b is completed in 63 minutes, the production B2b starts to be executed. In this example, the start time of the effect A1a and the start time of the effect B1b (60 minutes after power-on) coincide with each other, and the end time of the effect A1a (65 minutes after power-on) is the time during the execution of the effect B2b. It becomes. In such a case, the effects A and B can be displayed at the same time (visible to the player), but there are cases where it is difficult for the player to concentrate on the effects B2b by finishing the effects A1a in the middle of the effects B2b. is there.

  FIG. 5B is a timing chart in the case where the end time of the effect A1a is made to coincide with the start time of the effect B2b (63 minutes after the power is turned on). In this way, the end time of effect A may be combined with the start time of effect B, and therefore effect A does not necessarily have to be executed every hour after power-on.

  FIG. 4C is an example of a time table in which the end time of each production A is matched with any start time of the production B. In this example, the start time of effect A1a is 58 minutes after power-on, the start time of effect A2a is 117 minutes and 40 seconds after power-on, the start time of effect A3a is 179 minutes after power-on, and the end of effect A The time is made to coincide with the start time of any of the effects B (effects B1a, effects B2a, effects B3a, effects B1b, effects B2b, effects B3b). By doing so, for example, when the production A1a is finished, the production B2b can be easily recognized by the player from the beginning.

  In this way, the effect A is not necessarily an effect that is executed every certain period (one hour), but an effect that is executed when a predetermined time (start time shown in FIG. 5C) has arrived. It may be.

  FIG. 111 is a timing chart showing the relationship between effects (for example, effects A and C) and display areas for displaying them. In the figure, the display area A is a main display area D1 (display area of the decorative symbol display device 208), and the display area B is a sub-display region D2 (wipe-like display region 208W of the decorative symbol display device 208), or This is a display area of the sub display device 208S.

  In the figure (a), during the design variation display, for example, production Cα other than the production A and the production B (for example, a variation display of decorative symbols (in particular, a super reach production etc.)) is executed in the display area A. Yes. In the display area B, an effect Cβ (decorative display of a decorative symbol (particularly, a super reach effect)) similar to that in the display area A is executed. In the following description, the production ○ α and the production ○ β are the productions displayed in the same state, but the production is slightly different due to the difference in the size of the display area (for example, the production ○ β is different from the production ○ α. Means simpler production). For example, the production Cα is a super reach production in which a plurality of characters appear, and the production Cβ is a super reach production in which one character appears.

  When the execution time T of the simultaneous effect arrives during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα continues to be executed in the display area A, but in the display area B, the effect Cβ (for example, an effect of a simple version of the effect Cα). Is finished (cancelled), and in the display area B, the effect Aα (simultaneous effect) that should be executed in the display area A starts to be executed. Then, when the symbol variation display is stopped and the effect Cα of the display area A is finished, the effect Aα starts to be executed in the display area A, and the effect Aβ (for example, a simplified version of the effect Aα at the same time) is also displayed in the display area B. Start execution. In this example, at the arrival of the start time of the simultaneous production, the production Aα should be executed in the display area A, but the display of the decorative pattern in the display area A (particularly, the super reach production that the player wants to pay attention to) Since Cα) is being executed, the content is executed as it is in the display area B, for example, by reducing the effect Aα to be executed in the display area A, and the effect Aα is displayed in the display area A at the timing when the effect Cα ends. Running.

  FIG. 5B shows another display example. In this example, during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα (for example, the variation symbol variation display) is executed in the display area A. In the display area B, an effect Cβ (decorative display of decorative symbols) which is the same effect as the display area A but whose contents are simplified, for example, is executed. When the execution time T of the simultaneous effect arrives during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα ends (cancelled) in the display area A, and the effect Aα starts executing in the display area A. On the other hand, in the display area B, the execution of the effect Cβ ends (cancelled), and the effect Cα executed in the display area A starts executing. The effect Cα in the display area B continues until the symbol variation display is stopped, and after the symbol variation display is stopped, the effect Aβ (same content as the effect Aα but simply effect) is executed. In the display area A, the execution of the effect Aα is continued. In this example, since the production Aα starts to be executed in the display area A at the start timing of the simultaneous production, the content is continuously executed as it is in the display area B by reducing the display of the suspended production Cα.

  FIG. 6C shows another display example. In this example, during the symbol variation display, an effect Cα (for example, a decorative symbol variation display) is executed in the display region A. In the display region B, for example, a simplified version of the effect Cβ (decorative symbol variation display) is performed. ) Is executed. When the execution time T of the simultaneous effect arrives during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα ends (cancelled) in the display area A, and the effect Aα starts executing in the display area A. In the display area B, the effect Cβ ends (cancelled) and the effect Aβ (for example, a simplified effect of the effect Aα) starts executing.

  FIG. 4D shows another display example. In this example, during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα (for example, the variation symbol variation display) is executed in the display area A. In the display area B, no effects are executed and the display area B is in a non-display state. When the execution time T of the simultaneous effect arrives during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα continues to be executed in the display area A, and the effect Aα starts executing in the display area B. After the symbol variation display is stopped and the execution of the effect Cα is finished in the display area A, the effect Aα is executed in the display area A. At this timing, in the display area B, for example, the execution of a simple version of the effect Aβ is started with the same content as the effect Aα.

  FIG. 4E shows another display example. In this example, during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα (for example, the variation symbol variation display) is executed in the display area A. In the display area B, no effects are executed and the display area B is in a non-display state. Then, when the execution time T of the simultaneous effect comes during the symbol variation display, the effect Aα starts executing in the display area A, and the effect Cα starts executing in the display area B. After the symbol variation display is stopped and the execution of the effect Cα is finished in the display area A, the effect Aα is executed in the display area A. At this timing, in the display area B, for example, the execution of a simple version of the effect Aβ is started with the same content as the effect Aα.

  Here, the relationship between the effects A and C and the display area for displaying them has been described. However, when the effects B and C are executed, the effects A and B are executed, or the effects A to A In the case where the effect C is executed, the display can be switched in the same manner.

  FIG. 112 is a timing chart showing the relationship between effects (for example, effects A and C) and display areas for displaying them. In the figure, the display area A is a main display area D1 (display area of the decorative symbol display device 208), and the display area B is one sub display area D21 (of the decorative symbol display device 208) overlapping the main display area D1. Wipe display area 208W), and display area C is another sub display area D22 (display area of sub display device 208S) separate from main display area D1.

  In the figure (a), during the symbol variation display, in the display area A, for example, the representation Cα other than the representation A and the representation B (for example, variation display of decorative symbols) is executed. In the display area B, no effects are executed and the display area B is not displayed. The display area C has the same content as the display area A, but for example, a simple effect Cβ (decorative display of decorative symbols) is executed rather than the effect Cα. When the execution time T of the simultaneous effect arrives during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα continues to be executed in the display area A and the effect Cβ continues to be executed in the display area C. The effect Aα to be displayed in the display area A is reduced and executed as it is. Then, when the symbol variation display is stopped and the effect Cα of the display area A and the effect Cβ of the display area C are finished, the effect Aα starts to be executed in the display area A. The execution of the production Aβ is started. In the display area B, any effects are not executed and are not displayed.

  Next, when the start time T of the simultaneous effect arrives, the effect Cα is started in the display area A, and the effect Cβ is executed in the display area C. In the display area B, the content is executed as it is, for example, by reducing the effect Aα to be executed in the display area A. Then, at the timing when the symbol variation display is stopped, the effect Aα is displayed in the display area A, the effect Aβ is displayed in the display area C, and the display area B is not displayed.

  Further, in FIG. 6B, during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα (for example, the variation symbol variation display) is executed in the display area A. In the display area B, no effects are executed and the display area B is not displayed. The display area C has the same content as the display area A, but for example, a simple effect Cβ (decorative display of decorative symbols) is executed rather than the effect Cα. When the execution time T of the simultaneous effects comes during the symbol variation display, the effect Cα continues to be executed in the display area A, and the effect Aα to be displayed in the display area A is reduced in the display area B. And execute as it is. The display area C has the same content as the effect Aα, but executes, for example, a simple effect Aβ. When the symbol variation display is stopped and the effect Cα of the display area A is finished, the effect Aα is executed in the display area A. The display area B is not displayed. In the display area C, the effect Aβ is continued.

  Next, when the simultaneous production start time T arrives, the production Cα is started in the display area A, and in the display area B, the production Aα to be executed in the display area A is reduced, and the content is executed as it is. In the display area C, an effect Cβ is executed. Then, at the timing when the symbol variation display is stopped, the effect Aα is displayed in the display area A, the effect Aβ is displayed in the display area C, and the display area B is not displayed.

  The display area D (main display area D1, sub display area D21) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 103 (d), the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 is the main display region D1, and a part of the display region of the decorative symbol display device 208 is the sub display region D21 (wipe display). In the case of the configuration of the area 208W), the sub display area D21 is displayed so as to be overlapped with a part of the main display area D1, so that when the presentation is displayed in the sub display area D21, The part becomes difficult to visually recognize. Here, in a general pachinko machine, a configuration is known in which the number of floating games held is notified by displaying a hold icon. The hold icon is also overlapped with a part of the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. The display area of the hold icon (hold display area) can be said to have the same configuration as the sub display area D21 of the present embodiment.

  For this reason, in FIG. 113, the sub display area D21 will be described by taking a hold display area for displaying the hold number as an example for convenience of explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a sub display area D21 is provided so as to overlap a part of the main display area D1. The sub display area D21 is an area for executing a predetermined effect (here, the display effect of the hold icon PI). In this case, the sub display area D21 is secured in a size necessary for displaying up to four hold icons PI. Specifically, the sub display area D21 is a rectangular area (area indicated by a broken line) including the four points of the most protruding parts of the four hold icons PI in the vertical and horizontal directions. That is, the hold icon PI is not displayed between the adjacent hold icons PI, but is the sub display area D21.

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are enlarged views of each holding icon PI. Each hold icon PI is image data having a size of 16 × 16 pixels at the maximum, and a blank portion other than the image data portion that can be visually recognized (the filled portion in FIGS. 5B and 5C) also holds the hold icon PI. This is an area for PI.

  That is, the wipe-like sub display area D21 of the present embodiment is an area that has a sufficient size to display the effect to be displayed in the sub display area D21 in the vertical and horizontal directions, and an effect display (effect image). Even if there is a blank part, if it is an area reserved for the effect display displayed in the sub display area D21 (the blank part in (b) and (c) of the figure), the area up to that is included. It is an area.

FIGS. 5D to 5F show the sub display area D21 by filling in the blank portion. As shown in FIGS. 5 (f) and (g), the sub display area D21 partially overlaps the main display area D1, and the sub display area D21 provides an effect display of the main display area D1 (in this case, a decorative display of variable symbols). A part of is difficult to see.
<Timing chart of performance execution>

Hereinafter, execution examples of production A (for example, simultaneous production) and production B (for example, production in an advantageous state such as a big hit or probability change) will be described using a timing chart.
<Example A>

  FIG. 114 is a diagram showing an example of execution of effects A and effects B. FIGS. 114 (a) and (b) are timing charts for effect A. FIGS. 114 (c) and (d) are effects. It is a timing chart of B.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, all the productions A have the same production time (production execution time) (constant), and the time from the start time of the production A to the start time of the next production A (hereinafter referred to as this Time is also referred to as “start interval”). In this way, the production A is executed periodically, and the cycle is also constant.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the start interval of the effects A is constant, but the effect times of the effects A may not be constant. Also in this case, the start interval is constant, and the effect A is executed periodically.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, the production B starts executing at an arbitrary timing when a predetermined condition (start condition) such as a big hit or a probability change is satisfied. Further, the production time is not always constant. Thus, the start interval of effect B is not constant, and effect B is not executed periodically.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the start condition (for example, big hit) of effect B is established at a constant interval, the start interval of effect B is a constant interval. However, since the conditions for establishing an advantageous state such as big hit or probability change are not satisfied at predetermined intervals (time), even if the start interval becomes constant as a result, the “periodic” Is distinguished from “execution”. In this way, the effect B is an effect that is executed aperiodically or an effect that the arrival of a predetermined time is not a start condition.
<Example B>

  FIG. 115 shows an example of the start condition (start requirement) and the end condition (end requirement) of the production A and the production B. FIGS. 115 (a) and (b) are timing charts of the production A. FIGS. 9C to 9F are timing charts of the effect B. In the following embodiment, the rectangular block shown at the bottom of each timing chart is the minimum unit of the production data (production part) of each production (production A1-1a, A1-1b, production B1-1a, etc. in FIG. 107). It is. The start condition is established when one or more requirements (start requirements) are provided, and the end condition is established when one or more requirements (start requirements) are provided. is there. In the following example, it is assumed that the start condition is satisfied when there is one requirement (start requirement = start condition), and the end condition is satisfied when there is one requirement (end requirement = end condition). .

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the effect A is periodically executed for a predetermined time. That is, the start condition (start requirement) for the production A is when the time value measured by the time measuring means or the data corresponding to the time value becomes a predetermined value. The time value measured by the time measuring means is a counter value shown in FIG. 104 (c) or an elapsed time (predetermined) that periodically arrives after power-on shown in FIG. 108 (a) or the like. Further, the data corresponding to the time measurement value is a counter value shown in FIG. This is also the case when) becomes a predetermined value.

  Further, the end condition (end requirement) for the effect A is the end of the effect time (for example, 5 minutes for the effect A1a in FIG. 108 (a)), and the end timing of the effect data. Specifically, if the effect A (A1a) is composed of two effect data A1-1a and A1-2a, the end timing of the effect data A1-2a is the end condition of the effect A.

  FIG. 7B shows an example in which the production time of production A is different from the case of FIG. 10A, where production A is composed of three production data A1-1a, A1-2a, and A1-3a. Suppose that The start condition (start requirement) of the effect A in this case is a case where the time value by the time measuring means or the data corresponding to the time value becomes a predetermined value, and the end condition is the end timing of the effect data A1-3a It is.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5C, the production B starts to be executed (displayed to be visible to the player) at an arbitrary timing when a predetermined condition (start condition) such as a big hit or a probability change is satisfied. The execution (display that can be visually recognized by the player) is finished when the state such as the big hit or the probability change is finished.

  As described above, the production B is produced immediately after the power is turned on, as shown in the bottom block on the basis of the time table as shown in FIG. 108C (for example, the production B1-1a, the production B1-2a, production B1-3a, production B2-1a, production B2-2a, production B2-3a, production B3-1a) are controlled to be executed continuously. Therefore, at the timing when the start condition of the effect B is satisfied, the player recognizes that the execution has started from the middle of the effect B2-1a, and when the end condition is satisfied, the execution ends in the middle of the effect B2-3a. Recognize as you did. As described above, in the timing charts related to the effects B shown in the present embodiment and the following embodiments, the timing chart indicated by H / L indicates the execution timing of the effects B that can be recognized by the player, and each effect indicated by the block. It is assumed that the part B shows the effect B whose execution is controlled internally.

  FIG. 4D shows a case where the timing at which the start condition for effect B is established is in the middle of effect data that is internally controlled for execution, and the effect data (effect part) is composed of a movie. This is an execution example. When the production data is a movie, execution (display) cannot be started from the middle. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the start condition is satisfied, the next production data (production part) is waited for after the end of the production data (production part) whose execution is controlled internally. At the start timing, execution (display) of effect B is started. That is, as shown by a broken line, there is a time lag between the start condition being satisfied and the execution of the effect B being started. In this time lag period, an effect (display or the like) different from the effect B may be executed. Hereinafter, the effect executed during the time lag indicated by the broken line is referred to as “additional effect”.

  On the other hand, with respect to the end timing of the production B, the execution of the production B is finished at the timing when the end condition is satisfied. In other words, the performance data is recognized as if it was finished in the middle of the game (although the internal execution process continues) even though it was executed in the state where the end condition was satisfied. If the effect data is composed of a movie other than the movie, the player can be made to recognize that the execution of the effect B has ended even in the middle.

  In the same figure (e), as in the same figure (c), the timing at which the start condition for the production B is established is in the middle of the production data that is internally controlled to be executed. This is an execution example in the case where execution can be started (the player can be made to recognize that the execution of effect B has started). In this example, the timing at which the end condition is satisfied is also in the middle of the effect data that is internally controlled, but if the effect data is composed of a movie or the like, the effect data is ended in the middle. I can't. In other words, it may be possible for the player to recognize that the effect B has ended at the timing when the end condition is satisfied, but the next effect is at the timing when the end condition is satisfied, as indicated by a broken line. It is executed after the end of the production data whose execution is controlled internally. In this example, there is a time lag as shown by a broken line between the establishment of the condition for ending effect B (end of effect B) and the start of the next effect. An additional effect (display or the like) different from the effect B may also be executed during this time lag period.

FIG. 8F shows the time lag at the start of the production B shown in FIG. 10D (the broken line portion from the timing when the start condition is satisfied) and the time lag at the end of the production B shown in FIG. (Broken line portion from the time when the end condition is satisfied). During this time lag period, an additional effect (display or the like) different from the effect B may be executed.
<Example C>

  FIG. 116 is a timing chart showing an example of execution of effect A and decorative symbol variation display (effect C).

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display repeatedly changes and stops. Then, when the start condition for effect A (simultaneous effect) is established, effect A starts to be executed. For example, the effect A is executed using the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 (in the main display area D1). In the decorative symbol variation display, for example, the variation display and the stop display are repeated on the back of the effect A. The production A ends when the production based on the predetermined production data (production part) is completed. Thus, the start timing and end timing of the effect A (for example, the effect A1a shown in FIG. 108 (a)) are the effect data (for example, the effect A1-1a and the effect A1 shown in FIG. 107 (a)). -2a ...) and the start timing and end timing. In the decorative symbol display device 208, when the effect A ends (is not displayed), the decorative symbol variation display (effect C) executed on the back surface becomes visible.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of executing an additional effect in FIG. For example, at the end timing of the production A where the production A end condition is satisfied, when the production A is finished (hidden), the decorative symbol variation display executed on the back of the production A can be seen from the middle. In such a case, an additional effect may be executed as indicated by a broken line after the end of effect A until the decorative symbol variation display becomes a stop display. As this additional effect, for example, the background image displayed before the start of the decorative symbol variation display may be stored in the storage means and displayed.

  FIG. 6C shows a state in which the decorative symbol variation display becomes visible from the middle at the timing when the production A is finished, but all the suspensions are consumed and the next decorative symbol variation display does not start. Show. In such a case, as shown by a broken line, an additional effect (for example, display of a background image) may be executed after the end of effect A until the next decorative symbol variation display starts.

In the following embodiments, unless otherwise specified, all of the effects A, effects B, and the decorative symbol variation display (effect C) are executed on the entire surface of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol variation display is performed. When the production A or the production B is started, these are executed in front of the decoration symbol variation display. When the production A or the production B is finished, the decoration design variation display is continued. Alternatively, it is assumed that after the effect B is not displayed, the decorative symbol variation display that has been executed on the back surface is displayed again.
<Example D>

  FIG. 117 is a timing chart showing another example of the execution of the effect B, the specific game state, and the decorative symbol variation display (effect C). Here, the specific game state is an advantageous game state (for example, probability change, during electric support, etc.) that is an execution start condition of the effect B other than the big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the effect B is executed with the start of the specific game state as a start condition, and the execution is ended with the end of the specific game state as an end condition. In the decorative symbol variation display, the variation display and the stop display are repeatedly executed according to the number of holdings with the start of the specific game state, but the stop display is performed with the end of the specific game state. Further, the effect B is internally controlled so that a plurality of effect data are continuously executed based on the time table as shown in FIG. In this example, both the start timing and the end timing of effect B are shifted from the start timing and end timing of effect data of effect B whose execution is controlled internally.

FIG. 6B shows an execution example in which the additional effect is executed when the start condition of the effect B is satisfied, and the start timing of the effect B is waited until the start timing of the effect data immediately after that. Show. If the production data that is controlled internally when the start condition for production B is satisfied is a movie or the like, it cannot be displayed halfway, so the additional production is executed and the production data ends. At that time, the effect B is executed (execution of a state that can be recognized by the player).
<Example E>

  FIG. 118 is another timing chart showing another example of the execution of the effect B, the specific game state, and the decorative symbol variation display (effect C).

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the effect B is executed with the start of the specific game state as a start condition, and the execution ends with the start of the next decorative symbol variation display after the end of the specific game state as the end condition. It may be a thing.

  FIG. 6B shows an execution example in which the additional effect is executed when the start condition of the effect B is satisfied, and the start timing of the effect B is waited until the start timing of the effect data immediately after that. Show. Since the end condition of the effect B is the same as that of FIG. 117 (b) except that the next decoration symbol variation display is started after the end of the specific gaming state, the description is omitted.

FIG. 6C shows another example in which the end condition of the effect B is different. In this example, the start of the specific game state is executed as a start condition, and the effect B is ended during the last decorative symbol variation display that ends in accordance with the end of the specific game state. More specifically, effect B is the end of effect data (effect data with a black star) that ends immediately after the start of variable display of the last decorative symbol variable display that ends in accordance with the end of the specific gaming state. Is the end condition. For example, when the number of decorative symbol variation displays is determined to be 100, the last ornament symbol variation display can be grasped, and thus such control is possible. In addition, when the effect B ends (when it is not displayed), an additional effect is displayed as shown by a broken line after the end of the effect B in order to prevent the last decorative symbol variation display from being displayed again in the middle. May be executed. The additional effect ends execution in accordance with the end of the specific gaming state. In this example, when a plurality of effect data is included in the last decorative symbol variation display (effect data with a black star and effect data with a white star), which effect data The end may be the end condition of effect B, but here, effect data whose internal execution is controlled immediately after the last decorative symbol variation display is started (effect data with a black star) The end condition of the effect B is the end condition of the effect B.
<Example F>

  FIG. 119 is a timing chart showing another example of execution of the effect B, the specific game state, and the decorative symbol variation display (effect C).

  In FIG. 6A, since the start timing of the specific game state is in the middle of the effect data whose internal execution is controlled, the start condition of the effect B is sent from the start of the specific game state. It is another example which performs an additional production before the start of. The start condition of effect B is the start (end) timing of any effect data whose execution is controlled internally during the (first) decorative symbol variation display immediately after the specific game state starts.

  In this example, the period of the first decorative symbol variation display is set longer than the subsequent decorative symbol variation display period. As a result, many start (end) timings of the effect data can be provided during the first decorative symbol variation display period, so the start condition (start timing) of the effect B can be set in a fine period.

  FIG. 5B is another example in which the additional effect is executed after the end of the effect B, with the end condition of the effect B being set earlier than the end of the specific gaming state. The end condition of effect B is the start (end) timing of any effect data whose execution is controlled internally during the (last) decorative symbol variation display immediately before the end of the specific gaming state.

Also in this case, as in FIG. 5A, by setting the last decorative symbol variation display period longer than the previous decorative symbol variation display period, the end condition (end timing) of effect B is set. It can be set with a fine period.
<Example G>

  FIG. 120 is a timing chart showing an example of execution of effect B, special game state (for example, jackpot game state), specific game state, and decorative symbol variation display (effect C).

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the specific game state (for example, probability change, electric support state) starts after the end of the special game state (big hit game state). Here, the effect B is executed with the start (end) of the effect data whose internal execution is controlled as the start condition after the special gaming state is started. The production B may be started on the condition that the special gaming state starts (simultaneously with the start of the special gaming state). In this example, the end condition of the production B is the start of the next decorative symbol variation display after the end of the specific gaming state.

FIG. 6B is an example in which the start of the decoration symbol variation display several times before the specific gaming state ends (for example, four times before) becomes the condition for ending the effect B. For example, the ST machine is 100% probable after a big hit, but the number of changes is determined to be 100, for example. In such a case, the effect B is ended several times before the end of the number of changes, and the decorative symbol change display is displayed a plurality of times, thereby notifying that the end of the number of changes in the probability change state is near. Can provoke the euphoria of a person.
<Example H>

  FIG. 121 is a timing chart showing another example of execution of effect B, special game state (for example, jackpot game state), specific game state, and decorative symbol variation display (effect C).

The start condition of the effect B is the end of the special game state, that is, the start of the specific game state. Further, the end condition of the effect B is the start of the next special game state, that is, the end of the specific game state. In this example, the last decorative symbol variation display period is longer than the previous ornament symbol variation display period.
<Example I>

  FIG. 122 is a timing chart showing another example of execution of effect B, special game state (for example, jackpot game state), specific game state, and decorative symbol variation display (effect C).

  In FIG. 6A, the start condition of the effect B is the start of the specific gaming state. In this example, the effect B is executed in the main display area D1 of the decorative symbol display device 208, and the decorative symbol variation display started in accordance with the start of the effect B starts to be executed on the back of the effect B. Then, it is assumed that the decorative symbol corresponding to “out” is stopped and displayed in the first stop display of the decorative symbol variation display (t1), and the super reach effect is started (t2) during the subsequent decorative symbol variation display. When the super reach effect is started, the effect (decorative symbol variation display) is switched to be executed on the front of the decorative symbol display device 208. The effect B executed at the same time is switched to be executed in the sub display area D2 (wipe display area 208W or sub display device 208S) at the timing t2. When the decorative symbol corresponding to “out” is stopped and displayed in the super reach effect (t3), the effect B is executed in the first display area D1 at the start timing (t4) of the next decorative symbol variation display. Switch. Here, when the effect B is executed in the first display area D1, it has been described that the decorative symbol variation display is executed on the back side, but when the effect B is executed in the first display area D1. The decorative symbol variation display may be executed in the sub display area D2 (wipe display area 208W or sub display device 208S).

  FIG. 6B is an example in the case where the decorative symbol corresponding to “win” is stopped and displayed in the super reach effect in FIG.

At the start of the super reach effect (t2), the effect (decorative symbol variation display) is switched to be executed on the front surface of the ornamental symbol display device 208, and the effect B is the sub display area D2 (wipe display area) at the timing of t2. 208W or the sub display device 208S), but when the decorative symbol corresponding to “win” is stopped and displayed in the super reach effect (t3), the next variable symbol variable display start ( t4) is the condition for ending production B. Also, the special gaming state starts at the timing of t4. The decorative symbol variation display is continuously executed in the decorative symbol display device 208 when the super reach effect is executed.
<Example J>

  FIG. 123 is a timing chart showing an execution example in the case where the effect A and the effect B are simultaneously executed.

  FIG. 5A shows a case where the execution period of the effect A and the execution period of the effect B do not overlap (do not overlap). Since the execution periods do not overlap, both can be executed in the main display area D1 of the decorative symbol display device 208. In this example, one of the effects A and effects B is executed in the main display area D1, and the other May be executed in the sub display area D2 (wipe display area 208W or sub display device 208S).

  FIG. 5B shows a case where the execution period of the production A and the execution period of the production B overlap (overlap) in at least a part of the period (see FIG. 110). The case where the production B has started execution is shown. As described above, when the execution periods of the effects A and B overlap, it is preferable to switch between the main display area D1 and the sub display area D2. For example, when the effect B starts while the effect A is being executed in the main display area, the effect B is executed in the sub display area D2 (wipe-like display area 208W or sub display device 208S). Alternatively, the effect A is switched to the execution in the sub display area D2, and the effect B is executed in the main display area D1 (see FIG. 111).

  FIG. 6C shows a case where the execution period of the production A and the execution period of the production B overlap (overlap) in at least a part of the period. Here, the production A is executed during the execution of the production B. The case where it has started is shown. Also in this case, these effects may be switched and displayed by the main display area D1 and the sub display area D2.

  FIG. 6D shows a case where the execution period of the production A and the execution period of the production B overlap (overlap) in at least a part of the period. Here, the production B is performed during the execution of the first production A. Shows that the execution of the first effect A ends during the execution of the effect B, and the execution of the second effect A starts during the execution of the effect B. Also in this case, these effects may be switched and displayed by the main display area D1 and the sub display area D2. The effect switching between the main display area D1 and the sub display area D2 is the same in all examples of the present embodiment.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in one pachinko machine 100 or in a plurality of pachinko machines 100, the simultaneous effect production A and the production B executed in the special game state or the specific game state are performed. Can be executed at the same time. And when performing simultaneously in this way, the production A and the production B can at least partially execute the production that is related. For example, a plurality of pachinko machines 100 are performing a production A1 (production A1-1a, production A1-2a, production 1-3a,...) Shown in FIG. In addition, one or a plurality of pachinko machines 100 among them execute the effect B1 (effect B1-2a, effect B1-3a,...) Using the start of the specific gaming state as a start condition. In a single pachinko machine 100, when effect A and effect B are executed simultaneously, the main display area D1 and the sub display area D2 are used. In a plurality of pachinko machines 100, when production A and production B are executed simultaneously (for example, the right platform performs production A and the left platform performs production B), only the main display area D1 is used. Alternatively, the sub display area D2 may be used.

Further, when the production A and the production B are executed simultaneously, a part of the production A1 (for example, the production A1-2a) and a part of the production B1 (for example, the production B1-2a) can be related productions. . That is, the production A1-2a and the production B1-2a in this case are related so that they do not become incongruent (no sense of incongruity) even if they are executed simultaneously (something is in harmony). Production data. To give a specific example, the music is the same melody, different melody but harmonious (main melody and sub melody, etc.) And so on. When the music is singing, it means the same lyrics, the same (gender) vocal, chorus, ringing, or singing. Moreover, it is not limited to singing, but may be a performance (ensemble, ensemble, performance of interaction) or the like. Moreover, not only music but light emission by various lamps (LED), operation by the movable body 224, and display on the decorative symbol display device 208 (sub display device 208S) may be used. Here, as an example, a case is described in which one piece of effect data (part) is related, but a plurality of pieces of effect data (parts) constituting effect A and effect B may be related. The relevance between the effects A and B is the same in all examples of the present embodiment.
<Example K>

  FIG. 124 is a timing chart showing another execution example in which effect A and effect B are executed simultaneously.

  FIG. 6A shows a case where the execution period of the production A and the execution period of the production B overlap (overlap) in at least a part of the period. Here, the production A is performed during the execution of the first production B. Shows that the execution of the first effect B ends during the execution of the effect A, and the execution of the second effect B starts during the execution of the effect A.

  FIG. 5B shows a case where the execution period of the production A and the execution period of the production B overlap (overlap) in at least a part of the period, and the production B is being executed (after the start). The execution is started, the execution of the effect B ends during the execution of the effect A (before the end), and then the execution of the effect A ends.

FIG. 7C shows a case where the execution period of the production A and the execution period of the production B overlap (overlap) in at least a part of the period, and the production A is during the execution of the production B (after the start). The execution is started, and the execution of the effect A ends during the execution of the effect B (before the end), and then the execution of the effect B ends.
<Example L>

  FIG. 125 is a timing chart illustrating another execution example in which the effects A and B are simultaneously executed. The lowermost row in the figure shows effect data constituting effect B in which internal execution control is performed.

  FIG. 6A shows that the start condition of the effect B (for example, the start of probability change) is established during the execution of the effect A, and the effect B can be executed. The case where the effect B is performed later is shown. As described above, when the start condition of the effect B is satisfied and cannot be executed simultaneously with the effect A, the effect B may be executed after the effect A is finished. In addition, the effect A is executed in the main display area D1, the effect B is executed in the sub display area D2 during the period of the broken line portion, and the effect B after the effect A is finished is switched to the main display area D1 and executed. It may be.

  In the same drawing (b), the effect B is executed after the end of the effect A, as in the case (a), but the end of the effect A is a timing in the middle of the effect data constituting the effect B. Therefore, this is an example of waiting for the start of execution of the production B until the end of the production data. In such a case, a time lag occurs between the end of the effect A and the start of the effect B in the broken line portion, and nothing is displayed. Therefore, the additional effect may be executed during this period.

FIG. 10C is an execution example when the execution periods of the effects A and B do not overlap. The production A ends at the end of the production time (t1). It is assumed that the performance B starts to be executed with a certain timing in the specific gaming state (for example, the third start (t2) of the decorative symbol variation display) as a start condition. However, at the timing of t2, since the effect data constituting the effect B for which internal execution control is performed is in the middle, the start of the effect B is waited until the end of the effect data (t3). In this case, an additional effect may be performed in a period from t1 to t2 after the end of the effect A and a period from t2 to t3 before the start of the effect B.
<Example display of production>
<Example M>

  Next, an example of effects (effects A and B) on the display means will be described. In addition, in the following examples, it can implement similarly even if production A and production B are replaced. FIG. 126 is a diagram showing effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208 of Example M in time series.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the decorative symbol display device 208 includes three symbol display areas 208a to 208c (a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, and a right symbol display area) for displaying a decorative symbol. 208c) and a hold display area 208d for displaying a hold icon PI indicating the number of hold of the variable game. The decorative symbol variation display is performed within the display range of each of the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, and when the decorative symbol is displayed in a stopped state (including a temporary stop display of pseudo-continuous), the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are displayed. The decorative design is stopped and displayed at the approximate center of each display range.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the display area on the left side of the right symbol display area 208c, the fourth symbol display area 208e for the special figure 1 for suggesting the result of the special figure 1 variable game and the special figure 2 variable game are displayed. It has a 4th symbol display area 208f for special figure 2 for suggesting the result of success / failure.

  The states shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B show an example of the effect C (the effect during symbol variation). First, the timing shown in FIG. 6A is a state in which the fluctuation stop of FIG. 1 is performed. In the state of the fluctuation stop, the main control unit 300 stops and displays “off” on the special figure 1 display device 212, and lights all the LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 to turn on the special figure 1 variable game. Is informed that the number of holds is four.

  Further, in the state where the change is stopped, the first sub-control unit 400 stops displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the deviation (in this example, “decoration 3-decoration 4-decoration 1”) in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. doing. In addition, the hold display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208, the hold icon display area 900, the first sub control unit 400, the second sub control unit 500), when a predetermined hold display condition is satisfied (for example, the first display unit). On the special figure starting port 230, etc., one hold icon corresponding to the increased special figure 1 variable game hold can be displayed. Here, the holding means displays four holding icons PI in the holding display area 208d to notify that the number of holdings of the special figure 1 variable game is four. In addition, the fourth symbol display area 208e for special figure 1 and the fourth symbol display area 208f for special figure 2 are turned off to notify that the fluctuation is being stopped. Moreover, the speaker 120 is outputting the sound of the effect (effect C) in the design fluctuation.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5B is a state in which one special figure 1 variable game is suspended and the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is started (variation start). In this fluctuation start state, the main control unit 300 starts the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 using the special figure 1 display device 212 and blinks the fourth symbol display area 208e for the special figure 1 (in the figure). It is informed that it is changing. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 starts variable display of decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. Further, the hold display means changes the rightmost hold icon PI in the hold display area 208d from a solid color to a white display, and notifies that the hold number of the special figure 1 variable game has become 3. Moreover, the speaker 120 is outputting the sound of the effect (effect C) in the design fluctuation.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6C shows a state in which the execution condition for effect A (simultaneous effect) is satisfied. In other words, a predetermined time (for example, 60 minutes) shown in the time table of FIG.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6D shows a state in which the execution of effect A is started in the decorative symbol display device 208. That is, while continuing the effect (effect C) during the same symbol variation as in FIG. 5B, a part of the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W) of the main display area D1 of the decorative symbol display device 208. ) Has started a simultaneous production (production A (production A1-1a). Specifically, a trailer indicating that the main production of the mass production (production A) is before the start of the main part is displayed (a little bit opened) In addition, the speaker 120 displays voice data of the effect A1-1a (trailer) constituting the effect A (for example, the effect A1- in FIGS. 107C to 107E). 1a (sound), the same applies to audio data hereinafter) Note that, here, a case where the sub display area D2 is displayed in the wiped display area 208W (sub display area D21) is described as an example. Sub display device 08S may be those which appear in the (sub display area D22), which will be similar in all the following examples of the present embodiment.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5E is the state where the fluctuation stop of FIG. 1 is performed. In this variable stop state, the main control unit 300 stops and displays “out” on the special figure 1 display device 212. Further, in the state where the fluctuation is stopped, the first sub-control unit 400 stops displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the deviation (in this example, “decoration 2-decoration 1-decoration 7”) in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. doing. At the timing of this fluctuation stop, the wipe-like display area 208W is once erased, and the effect C is displayed on the entire display area (main display area D1) of the decorative symbol display device 208. On the other hand, the speaker 120 outputs audio data of the effect A1-2a constituting the effect A, and notifies that the effect A (effect A1-2a) is continuing.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6F is a state in which the effect A (effect A1-3a) is being executed (displayed) on the entire surface of the main display area D1. Specifically, as a trailer of the effect A, an image (animation) in a state where the bag is slightly opened and a display (for example, “Preparing” characters indicating that the main part of the effect A is not started) Or “Countdown display until start of main part such as“ 60 more ”) is displayed. Further, at this timing, the main control unit 300 starts the variable display of the special figure 1 using the special figure 1 display device 212, and the fourth symbol display area 208e for the special figure 1 is blinked and displayed. Notifying that there is. In the sub display area D21 (wipe-shaped display area 208W), the decorative symbol variation display (effect C) is displayed. In addition, a decorative symbol variation display and a hold count display (here, “2”) are also displayed at the left end of the main display area D1. From the speaker 120, the audio data of the production A1-3a constituting the production A is output. At this timing, the effect displayed in the wipe display area 208W in FIG. 10C is displayed in the main display area D1, and the effect C displayed in the main display area D1 in FIG. The display area W is switched to display. In this example, the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W) is displayed in front of the main display area D1. For this reason, the effect A is executed on the entire surface of the main display area D1, but it is difficult to visually recognize a part of the effect by the sub display area D21.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6G is a state in which the execution of the production A (trailer (production A1-7a)) is continued in the main display area D1, and the audio data of the production A1-4a is output from the speaker 120. The timing shown in FIG. 11H is a state where the numerical value of the countdown display until the start of the main part is “0” and the audio data of the production A1-7a is being output from the speaker 120. Also, at this timing, the decorative symbol variation display and the number of reserved “4” are displayed at the left end of the main display area D1. Also in the sub display area D21, the decorative symbol variation display is continued.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 6 (i), the main part of the production A (the production A1-8a in which the character “princess” appears) starts in the main display area D1, and the production A1-8a (main part) from the speaker 120. The audio data is being output. Further, at this timing, the decorative symbol variation display and the hold number “4” are continuously displayed at the left end portion of the main display region D1, and the decorative symbol variation display (execution of effect C) is also continued in the sub display region D21. doing.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 6J, the main part of the production A (production A1-10a) is continued in the main display area D1, and the audio data of the production A1-10a (main program) is output from the speaker 120. State. At this timing, one hold is consumed, and the next decorative symbol variation display is executed. The decorative symbol variation display and the number of suspensions “3” are displayed at the left end of the main display area D1, and the sub-display is performed. Also in the area D21, the decorative symbol variation display (execution of effect C) is continued.

  In the main display area D1, the ending (effect A1-11a) of the effect A is executed and the sound data of the effect A1-11a (ending) is output from the speaker 120 in the timing shown in FIG. It is. At this timing, the decorative symbol variation display and the hold number “3” are continuously displayed at the left end of the main display region D1, and the decorative symbol variation display (execution of effect C) is also continued in the sub-display region D21. ing.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 6L, the ending of the effect A is continued in the main display area D1, the sound data of the effect A1-11a (ending) is output from the speaker 120, and the fluctuation is stopped. State. That is, the main control unit 300 stops and displays “displacement” on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the first sub-control unit 400 displays a symbol combination (in this example, “decoration” in the sub-display area D2. 5-decoration 4-decoration 5 ") is stopped. In the left end portion of the main display area D1, a number “545” indicating that the symbol combination corresponding to “displacement” has been stopped and a number “3” as the number of holds are displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (m) is a state in which the ending of the effect A is continued in the main display area D1 and the audio data of the effect A1-11a (ending) is output from the speaker 120. In the sub display area D21, the stop display of the symbol combination (in this example, “decoration 5—decoration 4—decoration 5”) corresponding to the discontinuation is continued, and the stop display of the ornamental symbols is displayed at the left end of the main display area D1. The number “545” indicating “H” and the number “3” of the number of holds are displayed. On the other hand, the main control unit 300 informs that one LED of the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is turned off (two are turned on), one hold is consumed, and the next variable game starts.

  The timing shown in FIG. 9 (n) is a state in which the fluctuation display of the next special figure 1 is started (variation start). The main control unit 300 uses the special figure 1 display device 212 to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 and also blinks the fourth symbol display area 208e for the special figure 1 (filled in the figure) and is changing. Notifying that there is. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 ends the execution of the effect A in the main display area D1, starts variable display of decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, and has two hold icons in the hold display area 208d. The PI is filled and displayed to notify that the number of suspensions of the special figure 1 variable game has become 2. Moreover, the speaker 120 is outputting the sound of the effect (effect C) in the design fluctuation. Simultaneously with the end of the production A, the display of the sub display area D21 is also erased.

In this way, the production A has, for example, a trailer (figure (f) to (h)), a main part (figure (i) to (j)), and an ending (figure (k) to (m)). You may be comprised from the several part completed in a package. In this case, the trailer, the main part, and the ending are part of the production A. In particular, only the trailer, the main part, or the ending may be the effect A.
<Example N>

  FIG. 127 is a diagram showing effects (effects B, C) in the decorative symbol display device 208 of Example N in time series. In the following examples, the main part of the present embodiment will be mainly described, and configurations not particularly specified are the same as those in Example M. In the figure, for example, in ST machine, for example, “Special Figure K” (16R special big hit (16R special probability variation)) is won, and the performance B is executed with the start condition as having entered into the probability variation state after the big hit. An example is shown. Further, the production B of the present embodiment is a simultaneous production by a plurality of pachinko machines 100.

  The timings shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B are the same as those in FIGS. 127A and 127B of the embodiment M, and the description thereof is omitted.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 6C, the first sub-control unit 400 stops and displays “decoration 5” in the main display area D1 (symbol display areas 208a and 208c), and achieves a reach (super reach) effect (effect C). ).

  In the timing shown in FIG. 6D, the first sub-control unit 400 continues to display the characters “SP reach” in the main display area D1, and displays the decorative design in the upper left of the main display area D1 in a super-reach manner. This is a state where an effect (effect C) is being performed.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 5E, the first sub-control unit 400 performs symbol combinations (for example, “16R probability variation big hit”) of “Special Figure K” in the main display area D1 (design display areas 208a to 208c). (Decoration 5-decoration 5-decoration 5 ") is displayed in the state of fluctuation fluctuation, and the timing shown in FIG. 8 (f) is a state in which the symbol combination of" special drawing K "is stopped and displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5G is a state in which the jackpot effect has started, and the timing shown in FIG. 5H is a state in which the effect of the first round (1R) of the jackpot game is being executed. FIG. (I) shows a state in which the effect of the 16th round (16R) of the big hit game is being executed. In the big hit effect, a right-handed notification display for notifying that it is easy to win a winning opening by right-handed and the number of rounds are displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (j) is a state in which a probability change has been made after the end of the 16R jackpot game, and the first sub-control unit 400 displays characters such as “probability change entry” in the main display area D1 to change the probability. Notify that the status has been reached. Here, the variation number of the probability variation is, for example, 150 times.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (k) is a state in which the production B has started to be executed on the condition that the state has changed to the probability variation state. The first sub-control unit 400 executes (displays) the effect B (Yoshimune simultaneous effect) on the entire surface of the main display area D1. The production B includes, for example, the production B1a, and the production B1a includes a plurality of production data (production parts) of the production B1-1a, the production B1-2a, the production B1-3a, etc. (FIG. 109). (B), see FIG. 107 (a)).

  The first sub-control unit 400 executes the production effect B1-1a of “Yoshimune simultaneous production” in the main display area D1. Further, for example, the remaining number of fluctuations (remaining 149) is displayed above the main display area D1, and the decorative symbol fluctuation display and the number of holds “4” are displayed at the left end of the first display area D1. Further, the right-handed notification display is continued. In the sub display area D21, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and an effect (effect C) is displayed in which the four hold icons PI corresponding to the number of holds are displayed in a solid color. In addition, the speaker 120 outputs audio data of the effect B1-1a.

  In this example, the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W) is displayed in front of the main display area D1. For this reason, the effect B is executed on the entire surface of the main display area D1, but it is difficult to visually recognize a part of the effect by the sub display area D21.

  The effect B displayed at this timing is not necessarily the first (first) effect B1-1a. That is, as shown in FIG. 108 (c), the execution of the production B is controlled from the production B1-1a to the production B1-2a, the production B1-3a,... The production data corresponding to the elapsed time from when the power is turned on to the state of the certainty change (for example, the production B1-3a) is displayed so as to be recognizable to the player at this timing. Is done. This example also does not indicate that the first (first) effect data constituting the effect B is started. For example, in the case of the setting shown in FIG. 109 (b), when the probability starts to enter at the start time of 12 minutes, the effect B1a (effect B1-1a...) Is executed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6L is a state in which the next change is started and the effect B is continuously executed in the main display area D1. Specifically, the production effect B1-2a of “Yoshimune simultaneous production” is executed in the main display area D1. Further, for example, the remaining number of fluctuations (remaining 148) is displayed above the main display area D1, and the decorative symbol fluctuation display and the number of holds “3” are displayed at the left end of the first display area D1. Further, the right-handed notification display is continued. In the sub display area D21, the next decoration pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and an effect (effect C) is displayed in which the three hold icons PI corresponding to the number of holds are filled and displayed. In addition, the speaker 120 outputs sound data of the effect B1-2a.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (m) is a state in which the last variation is started and the effect B is continuously executed in the main display area D1. Specifically, the production effect B1-8a of “Yoshimune simultaneous production” is executed in the main display area D1. Further, for example, the remaining number of times of change (LAST) is displayed above the main display area D1, and the decoration pattern change display and the hold number “4” are displayed at the left end of the first display area D1. In addition, “right-handed notification” is continued. In the sub display area D21, the last decoration symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and an effect (effect C) is displayed in which the four hold icons PI corresponding to the number of holds are displayed in a solid color. In addition, the speaker 120 outputs sound data of the effect B1-8a.

  The timing shown in FIG. 9 (n) is a state in which the effect B is continuously executed in the main display area D1. Specifically, the production effect B1-9a of “Yoshimune simultaneous production” is executed in the main display area D1. In addition, the decorative symbol variation display and the number of reserved “4” are displayed at the left end of the first display area D1. Further, the right-handed notification display is continued. In the sub display area D21, the result display in the variable game of probability change (for example, display of the number of acquired balls and the number of consecutive changs, etc.) and the effect that the four hold icons PI corresponding to the number of holds are filled and displayed (effect C) ). In addition, the speaker 120 outputs sound data of the production B1-9a.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5 (o) is a state in which the effect B is continuously executed in the main display area D1. Specifically, the production effect B1-9a of “Yoshimune simultaneous production” is executed in the main display area D1. In addition, at the left end portion of the first display area D1, a number “787” indicating that the symbol combination corresponding to “displacement” has been stopped and “4” as the number of holds is displayed. Further, the right-handed notification display is continued. In the sub display area D21, the result in the variable game of probability change is continuously displayed, and an effect (effect C) is displayed in which the four hold icons PI corresponding to the number of holds are filled and displayed. In addition, the speaker 120 outputs sound data of the production B1-9a.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6 (p) is a state immediately before the state of probability change ends, one hold is consumed, and the next normal variation game is started (the end condition for effect B is satisfied). At this timing, the effect B is continuously executed in the main display area D1. Specifically, the production effect B1-9a of “Yoshimune simultaneous production” is executed in the main display area D1. In addition, at the left end of the first display area D1, the number “787” indicating the stop display of the decorative symbols and the number “4” of the number of holds are displayed. Further, the right-handed notification display is continued. In the sub display area D21, the result in the variable game of probability change is continuously displayed, and an effect (effect C) is displayed in which the four hold icons PI corresponding to the number of holds are filled and displayed. In addition, the speaker 120 outputs sound data of the production B1-9a.

The timing shown in FIG. 6 (q) is a state in which the next normal variable game is started and the condition for ending production B is satisfied. When the condition for ending effect B is satisfied, execution of effect B is terminated in main display area D1, decorative display of variable symbols is performed in symbol display areas 208a to 208c, and three hold icons PI corresponding to the number of holds are displayed. It is filled and displayed. In addition, audio data of effect C is output from the speaker 120.
<Example O>

  128 and 129 are diagrams showing other examples of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208 in time series. Example O is an example in which an effect is executed using the sub display device 208S (sub display area D22) instead of (or in addition to) the wiped display area 208W (sub display area D21) of Example M. .

  128 (a) to (j) show the same timing as FIG. 126 (a) to (j), and FIGS. 129 (a) to (d) show the same timing as FIG. 126 (k) to (n). Thus, the description of the same configuration as that of Example M is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in this embodiment, the sub display device 208S is provided as the sub display area D2 (D22), and the effect C (decorative display of decorative symbols) is executed in the main display area D1. When doing so, the effect C is also executed in the sub display device 208S. In this case, in the sub display area D22 (sub display device 208S), the effect C having the same content as the effect C in the main display area D1 may be reduced and the content of the effect C executed in the main display area D1. It is also possible to execute an effect C ′ that is simplified.

  When the execution condition of effect A (simultaneous effect) is satisfied at the timing shown in FIG. 10C, the decorative display variable display (effect C) continues in the main display area D1 at the timing shown in FIG. The execution of the effect A (trailer) is started in the wiped display area 208W (sub display area D21). In addition, the effect C is continuously executed in the sub display device 208S (sub display area D22). Note that the wipe-like display area 208W may not be displayed at this timing, and the execution of the effect A (trailer) may be started on the sub display device 208S.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5E is a state in which the decorative symbol stop display (effect C) is executed in the main display area D1, and the effect C is also executed in the sub display area D2 (D22).

  In the timing shown in FIG. 5F, the execution of the effect A (trailer (effect A1-1a)) is started in the main display area D1, and the execution of the effect C is continued in the sub display area D2 (D22). is there. Thereafter, in the same figure (g), the effect A (the trailer (effect A1-2a)) is executed in the main display area D1, and the effect C is continuously executed in the sub display area D2 (D22). Then, the production A (trailer (production A1-3a)) is executed in the main display area D1, and the execution of the production C is continued in the sub display area D2 (D22). In the same figure (i), in the main display area D1. Production A (main part (production A1-8a)) is executed, and execution of production C is continued in the sub-display area D2 (D22). In the figure (j), production A (main part (production A1) is performed in the main display area D1. -10a)) is executed, and the execution of the effect C is continued in the sub display area D2 (D22).

  Thereafter, FIGS. 129 (a) to 129 (d) are the same as Example N except that the effect C is executed in the sub display device (sub display area D22) instead of the wiped display area 208W (sub display area D21). Therefore, explanation is omitted.

In all examples of the present embodiment, the configuration in which the effect is executed in the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W) is changed to the configuration in which the effect is executed in the sub display area D22 (sub display device 208S). The configuration in which the effect is executed in the sub display area D22 (sub display device 208S) may be replaced with the configuration in which the effect is executed in the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W).
<Example P>

  FIG. 130 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  FIGS. 130A to 130C are diagrams showing an example of effects when the normal effect C is executed in time series. The effect C is an effect including a display for changing the hold icon PI.

  FIG. 18A is the same timing as FIG. 126B of the embodiment M, but is superimposed on the hold icon (third hold icon PI from the left) corresponding to the hold to be digested next to the change. In this state, an image (button operation icon BI) suggesting the operation of the operation means (for example, the chance button 136) is displayed.

  When the chance button 136 is operated (pressed) in this state (during the decorative symbol variation display), as shown in FIG. 5B, the button operation icon BI is displayed as shown in FIG. The held hold icon PI changes from a black circle filled image to the icon of the character “don” (hereinafter referred to as “change display of hold icon PI”).

  In such a configuration, an example in which the effect A is executed is shown in FIGS.

  First, the timing shown in FIG. 6D is a state in which the production A (trailer) has started execution at the timing shown in FIG. 4A (in the state where the button operation icon BI is displayed). The effect A is executed in the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W).

  The timing shown in FIG. 5 (e) corresponds to a shift in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c because the chance button 136 is not operated even though the button operation icon BI is displayed during the variation display of the decorative symbol. The combination of symbols to be displayed (in this example, “decoration 2—decoration 1—decoration 7”) is stopped. The timing shown in FIG. 12F is the same as the timing shown in FIG. As described above, when the chance button 136 is not operated and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed even though the button operation icon BI is displayed during the variation display of the decorative symbol, the change display of the hold icon PI is displayed. Is not executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 4D and 4E, if the effect A is executed but not displayed in the main display area D1, the audio data output from the speaker 120 is the effect C of the effect C. As shown in FIG. 5F, when the effect A is displayed in the main display area D1, the audio data output from the speaker 120 may be the effect data of the effect A (effect A1-1a). .

Further, (g) to (i) in the figure show other examples in which the change display of the hold icon PI is not executed. In the timings shown in FIGS. 5G and 5H, the chance button 136 is not operated and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are not operated even though the button operation icon BI is displayed during the variation display of the decorative symbol. , Is a state in which the symbol combination (in this example, “decoration 2—decoration 1—decoration 7”) corresponding to the deviation is stopped and displayed. In this case, at the timing shown in FIG. 6 (i), the effect A (effect A1-3a) is executed in the main display area D1, and the next variable display of decorative symbols is displayed in the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W). Is executed, and the hold icon PI that does not change is displayed. Although one hold is consumed, none of the hold icons PI change, and two hold icons PI are displayed in black. Thus, in the present embodiment, the function for displaying the change of the hold icon is disabled during the execution of the effect A (see FIG. 105A).
<Example Q>

  FIG. 131 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  131 (a) to 131 (d) are diagrams showing an example of effects in the case of executing a normal effect C in time series. The effect C is an effect including an animation related to the hold icon.

  FIG. 18A is the same timing as FIG. 126B of the embodiment M. The timing shown in FIG. 5B is a state in which there is a winning at the first special figure starting port 230 and the holding is increased by one. In this example, the hold display means moves the display position of a predetermined hold icon corresponding to the predetermined hold when a predetermined hold movement condition (for example, start of special figure variable game, increase in hold) is satisfied. It is possible to display a predetermined hold movement animation (for example, a move animation of a hold icon, an increase animation, an erase animation, and a move animation between hold / change icons).

  As shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, the hold display means executes an increase animation of the hold icon in which the hold icon PI gradually rises from the lower end of the main display area D1 as the hold increases.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5D is a state in which the increase animation of the hold icon is completed and the fourth hold icon PI is displayed in the hold display area 208d.

  In such a configuration, examples in the case where the effect A is executed are shown in FIGS.

  First, the timing shown in (e) and (f) of the figure is the same as the timing shown in (a) and (b) of the figure.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6G is a state in which the production A (trailer (production A1-1a)) has started to be executed in the sub-display area D21 during the execution of the increase animation of the hold icon in the main display area D1. In this case, as shown in the figure, the increase animation of the hold icon is canceled halfway, and the fourth hold icon PI is displayed in the hold display area 208d in one frame. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11H, the effect A continues to execute the trailer (effect A1-2a) in the sub display area D21.

  In addition, FIGS. (I) to (l) show other examples in which the increase animation of the hold icon is canceled.

  First, the timings shown in (i) and (j) of the figure are the same as the timings shown in (a) and (b) of the figure.

In the timing shown in FIG. 10 (k), during the execution of the increase animation of the hold icon, the production A (trailer (production A1-1a)) starts executing in the main display area D1, and the production C ( This is a state in which execution of the decorative symbol variation display) has started. In this case, as shown in the figure, the increase animation of the hold icon is canceled halfway, and the fourth hold icon PI is displayed in the hold display area 208d in one frame. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10L, the effect A continues to execute the trailer (effect A1-2a) in the main display area D2. As described above, in the present embodiment, part of the animation function related to the hold icon is disabled during the execution of the effect A (see FIG. 105A).
<Example R>

  FIG. 132 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  132 (a) to 132 (f) are time series diagrams showing examples of effects when the normal effect C is executed. The effect C is an effect including an animation related to the hold icon. In the present embodiment, as the hold display area 208d, there are a normal hold display area 208d1 for displaying the hold icon PI, and a change hold display area 208d2 for displaying the change icon CI indicating the hold icon related to the change. Is provided.

  In the timings shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the decorative display is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the main display area D1, and the change icon CI (star) for the change is displayed in the change hold display area 208d2. In the normal hold display area 208d1, the effect C is displayed in which three hold icons PI (black circle icons) corresponding to the number of holds are displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6C is a state in which the symbol combination corresponding to the deviation (in this example, “decoration 2—decoration 1—decoration 7”) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The timing shown in (d) is a state in which one hold is exhausted, one LED of the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is turned off, and the number of hold of the special figure 1 variable game is notified to be two.

  The timing shown in FIG. 9E is a state in which the next decorative symbol variation display is started in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c with the suspension of the reservation. At this timing, the hold icon PI corresponding to the hold suspended in the normal hold display area 208d1 is deleted, the change icon CI is deleted in the change hold display area 208d2, and the hold icon PI is moved to cope with the change. Movement (deletion) / change animation of the hold icon for redisplaying the change icon CI is executed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5F is a state in which the hold icon has been moved (deleted) / changed. At this timing, two hold icons PI are displayed in the normal hold display area 208d1, and the change icon CI is displayed in the change hold display area 208d2.

  In such a configuration, examples in the case where the effect A is executed are shown in FIGS.

  First, the timing shown in FIG. 6G is a state in which the effect C is executed in the main display area D1 and the effect A (A1-1a) is executed in the sub display area D21. In the effect C, the decorative display is changed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, the change icon CI (star icon) related to the change is displayed in the change hold display area 208d2, and the normal hold display area 208d1 The effect is that three hold icons PI (black circle icons) corresponding to the number of holds are displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 11 (h) is a state in which one hold is consumed, one LED of the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is turned off, and a notice that the number of hold of the special figure 1 variable game has become 2 is shown. Yes, the timing shown in FIG. 5I is a state in which the symbol combination corresponding to the deviation (in this example, “decoration 2-decoration 1-decoration 7”) is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. The timing shown in FIG. 6J is a state immediately before the start condition of the production A is established. At this timing, the change icon CI in the change hold display area 208d2 is deleted.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 6 (k), the production A (trailer (production A1-1a)) starts to be executed in the main display area D1, and the production C (variable display of decorative symbols) starts to be executed in the sub display area D21. The timing shown in FIG. 6L is a state in which the effect A continues to execute the trailer (effect A1-2a) in the main display area D1.

  In this way, in this embodiment, when only the normal effect C is executed, the variation icon CI is displayed during the stop display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. As shown in (e), the change icon CI is erased and the movement of the hold icon (erase) / change animation is executed at the timing when the display of the decorative symbol is started after the hold is digested, but the production A starts. When the condition is satisfied, the change icon CI is erased early as shown in FIG. 6J, and the effect A is started in the main display area D1 as shown in FIG.

  (M) to (p) in the figure show other examples in which the movement (deletion) / change animation of the hold icon is canceled.

As shown in FIGS. 5 (m) to (j), when the hold icon movement (deletion) / change animation is executed with the hold, the effect (for example, effect C) is produced in the main display area D1. When the execution is started, the movement (deletion) / change animation of the hold icon is cancelled, the change icon CI is displayed in the change hold display area 208d2 in one frame, and the normal hold display area 208d1 corresponds to the number of holds (here Then, it is good also as a structure which displays two hold icons PI. Thus, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the effect A, at least a part of the animation function related to the hold icon is invalidated (see FIG. 105A).
<Example S>

  FIG. 133 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  FIG. 133 (a) shows a state in which an effect C is being executed in the main display area D1. The effect C is an effect including the first display 700 and the second display 702.

  In this state, when the start condition for the effect A is satisfied, the effect A starts to be executed in the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W) as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, at this timing, the second display 702 that is a part of the effect C is displayed in the sub display area D21.

  Further, FIGS. 133 (c) and 133 (d) show other examples. FIG. 6C shows a state in which the effect C is being executed in the main display area D1. The effect C includes a first display 700 and a second display 702.

  In this state, when the start condition for the effect A is satisfied, the effect A starts to be executed in the sub display area D22 (sub display device 208S) as shown in FIG. At this timing, the second display 702 that is part of the effect C is displayed in the sub display area D22.

Specific examples of the first display 700 and the second display 702 will be described with reference to FIGS. The first display 700 and the second display 702 are, for example, related displays. In this example, the first display 700 is a character “please make a right strike” to notify the right strike, and the second display 702 is an arrow pointing to the right. As shown in FIG. 5E, during the performance C (only), the first display 700 and the second display 702 are displayed in the main display area D1. Then, as shown in FIG. 5E, at the timing when the production A starts to be executed in the sub display area D21, the second display 702 (right arrow) is erased from the main display area D1, and the sub display area D21. Is displayed. Here, the case where the second display 702 is moved and displayed in the sub display area D21 has been described as an example. However, the first display 700 may be moved and displayed in the sub display area D21. Further, the first display 700 and the second display 702 may be unrelated displays.
<Example T>

  FIG. 134 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208. The present embodiment is a display example in the V prize winning change machine in which the possibility of entering a specific area (probability changing operation area, V winning area) is assigned by the operation of the structure (opening / closing operation of a plurality of attackers).

  FIG. 134 (a) shows a state where the effect C is being executed in the main display area D1. The effect C here is an effect of notifying that it is a big hit that is easy to make a V-win by right-handed, and a letter “V Aim!” Is displayed near the center of the main display area D1, and a big hit in the upper left. A decorative symbol stop display (here, “decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4”) is displayed, and on the upper right is a right-handed notification display (a right-pointing arrow indicating a right-handed strike and a character “right-handed”). Is displayed.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5B is a state in which the effect A is executed in the main display area D1 in the configuration capable of executing the effect C shown in FIG. Is the state where the big hit that is easy to win V is won. The jackpot that is easy to win V is information advantageous to the player, so the effect A being executed in the main display area D1 is switched to the sub display area D21 and displayed, and the effect C is executed in the main display area D1.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4D, even if the winning big win that is easy to win a V is won (if the effect A has been made in the main display area D1, first, The effect C may be executed in the secondary display area D21.

Further, among the effects C, for example, the stop display (or variable display) of the decorative symbols is the first display 700 and the right-handed notification display is the second display 702, as shown in FIG. May be displayed in the sub display area D21, the second display 702 may be displayed in the sub display area D21. In this case, the first display 700 and the second display 702 are unrelated displays.
<Example U>

  FIG. 135 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  FIGS. 135A to 135D show a state in which the effect C is being executed in the main display area D1. The effect C is an effect including a tutorial display. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, a plurality of tutorials (Tutorial 1, Tutorial 2) are performed over a plurality of timings when a decorative symbol is displayed in a variable or stopped display in the main display area D1. 2, 3, 4) is displayed.

  In such a configuration, display examples of effects when effect A is executed are shown in chronological order in FIGS.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5E is a state in which the effect C is executed in the main display area D1 and the tutorial 1 is displayed. In this state, when the start condition of the effect A is satisfied, the effect A starts to be executed in the wiped display area 208 </ b> W provided to overlap the display area of the tutorial 1 as shown in FIG. The production A is executed in front of the tutorial 1, so that the tutorial 1 is difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6G is a state in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and at this timing, the effect A in the wipe-like display area 208W is once erased. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the tutorial 3 on the back surface of the wipe-shaped display area 208 </ b> W.

The timing shown in FIG. 11H is a state in which the effect A is executed in the main display area D1, and the decorative symbol variation display is started in the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W). In this state, when the effect A is executed in the main display area D1, the effect of displaying the tutorial (Tutorial 4) is stopped. Thus, in this embodiment, at least a part of the function of the tutorial display is disabled during the execution of the effect A (see FIG. 105 (a)).
<Example V>

  136 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG.

  136 (a) to 136 (c) show a state in which the effect C is being executed in the main display area D1. The effect C is an effect including a tutorial display. Also in this example, as shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, a plurality of tutorials are displayed over a plurality of timings when the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the main display area D1. . The tutorial of the present embodiment is a display of characters “Princess” and “A reach is expected to develop”, and characters “爺” and “Let's appear when the spear appears!”.

  In such a configuration, display examples of effects when effect A is executed are shown in chronological order in FIGS.

The timing shown in FIG. 4D is a state in which the decorative symbol variation display is executed in the main display area D1, and the timing shown in FIG. 4E displays the tutorial of the character “princess”. The timing shown in FIG. 5F is a state in which a tutorial for the character “爺” is additionally displayed. When the start condition of the production A is satisfied at the timing of FIG. 5F, in the wipe-like display area 208W provided to overlap with both the tutorial of the character “princess” and the tutorial of the character “爺” Production A starts execution. The production A is executed in front of the two tutorials, which makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the two tutorials. Thus, in this embodiment, at least a part of the function of the tutorial display is disabled during the execution of the effect A (see FIG. 105 (a)).
<Example W>

  FIG. 137 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208. This figure is a diagram showing in chronological order another display example of the effect A, particularly the trailer.

  The timing shown in FIG. 136 (a) is a state in which the menu screen (effect C) is displayed in the main display area D1.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6B is a state in which a trailer of the effect A (herein, “let's start soon”) is displayed in the sub display area D21 provided in front of the main display area D1. Due to the display of the effect A, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize a part of the menu screen. In this example, the sub display area D21 is a wipe-like display area 208W, but by making it equal to the width of the main display area D1 as shown in the figure, the effect A (trailer) may be displayed in a cut-in image style. it can.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5C is a state in which the execution of the main part of the production A is started in another sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W) after the execution of the trailer is completed. In this way, the sub display area D21 (wipe display area 208W) may be an area having a different shape depending on the contents of the effect A to be executed (for example, the trailer and the main part).

Moreover, after the figure (a), you may make it perform the main part of the figure (c), without performing the trailer shown in the figure (b).
FIGS. 9D to 9G show other display examples of the trailer.

The timing shown in FIG. 6D is a state in which the decorative symbol variation display is executed in the main display area D1, and the timing shown in FIG. This is a state in which the trailer of the effect A is displayed in the sub display area D21 so as to cover the front surface of the area D1. The timing shown in FIG. 5F is a state in which the decorative symbol stop display is performed, and the decorative symbol stop display is re-displayed on the front of the trailer of the production A, so that the trailer of the production A becomes difficult to visually recognize. Then, when the decorative symbol variation display is started again at the timing shown in FIG. 5G, the trailer of the effect A is redisplayed in front of the ornamental symbol variation display, and the decorative symbol variation display is difficult to visually recognize. Become.
<Example X>

  FIG. 138 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208. This figure is a diagram showing in chronological order another display example of the effect A, particularly the trailer.

  FIGS. 138 (a) to 138 (f) are diagrams showing an example of effects when operating means (for example, chance button 136) is operated in time series when effect C is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9F, the decorative symbol change display (effect C) is executed in the main display area D1 (FIGS. 10A and 10B), and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the operating means (for example, chance button 136) is operated in the state (FIG. (C), (d)) (FIG. (E)), a menu screen is displayed (FIG. (F)).

In such a configuration, the case where the effect A is executed is shown in FIGS. While the decorative symbol variation display (effect C) is being executed in the main display area D1 ((g) in the figure), when the start condition for the effect A is satisfied, the execution of the effect A (trailer) is started in the sub display area D21. ((H) in the figure). Then, at the timing when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect A in the sub display area D21 is once erased ((i) in the figure). After that, the effect A is executed in the main display area D1, and the effect C (decorative symbol stop display) is executed in the sub display area D21 so as to be displayed ((j) in the figure). When an operation means (for example, the chance button 136) is operated at this timing ((k) in the figure), the menu screen is not displayed ((l) in the figure). Thus, in the present embodiment, the menu display function is disabled during the execution of the effect A (see FIG. 105A).
<Example Y>

  FIG. 139 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208. FIGS. 139 (a) to 139 (e) are diagrams showing an example of effects when the normal effect C is executed in time series. The effect C is an effect including a notice effect.

  (A) to (c) of FIG. 5 display decorative pattern variation display in the symbol variation areas 208a to 208c of the main display region D1, and perform normal symbol variation display in the common diagram variation display area 208h of the main display region D1. This is a state in which the first notice effect 704 (the notice icon of the character “Tono”) is displayed in the upper left of the main display area D1.

  (D) and (e) of the figure show a second notice effect 706 (an animation in which an arrow moves toward the normal fluctuation display area 208h) based on the determination of whether or not the normal fluctuation display area 208h is normal. In this state, the arrow reaches the normal map display area 208h and displays a “notice effect” in which a character “Geki” indicating a big hit is displayed.

In such a configuration, display examples when the effect A is executed are shown in FIGS. When the start condition of the effect A is satisfied in the state where the decorative display of the decorative symbol is being displayed in the main display area D1, the effect A (trailer) is executed in the sub display area D21. The sub display area D21 is provided so as to overlap the front surface of the display area of the second notice effect 706 (that is, the usual figure change display area 208h). The figure change display area 208h) is difficult to view. Then, as shown in FIG. 5H, once the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the effect A is erased. Thereafter, as shown in (i) and (h) of the figure, effect A (trailer) is executed in the main display area D1, and variable display of decorative symbols is executed in the sub display area D21. As described above, in this embodiment, at least a part of the notice display function is disabled during the execution of the effect A (see FIG. 105A).
<Example Z>

  FIG. 140 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208. FIG. 140A shows a state in which an effect (effect C) including a character selection function is being executed in the main display area D1. In this state, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the production A starts to be executed in the sub display area D21, a part of the character selection function becomes invisible due to the production A. That is, in this example, at least a part of the character selection function is disabled during the execution of the effect A (see FIG. 105 (a)).

  FIG. 10C shows a state in which an effect (effect C) including a song selection function is being executed in the main display area D1. In this state, when the effect A starts to be executed in the sub display area D21 as shown in FIG. 4D, a part of the music selection function becomes invisible due to the effect A. In other words, in this example, during the performance A, at least a part of the music selection function is disabled (see FIG. 105 (a)).

FIG. 5E shows a state in which an effect (effect C) including a meter display function is being executed in the main display area D1. In this state, when the effect A starts to be executed in the sub display area D21 as shown in FIG. 5F, a part of the meter display function becomes invisible due to the effect A. In other words, in this example, at least a part of the meter display function is disabled during the execution of the effect A (see FIG. 105 (a)).
<Example a>

  FIG. 141 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects B and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208, and a table of effects when winning a big hit of the latent probability change (hidden probability change) of “Special Figure E” An example is shown.

  When “Special Figure E” is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, after the jackpot game (opening time 100 ms × 2R) ends, the special figure high probability general figure low probability state (so-called latent probability variation state) If "Special Figure E" is stopped and displayed in a state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state will be entered after the jackpot game (opening time 29000 ms x 2R) ends. Transition. In other words, the “special figure E” indicates that the action during the big hit game and the game state to be shifted thereafter are determined according to the game state when the stop display is made (in this example, whether or not the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state). It is a different design.

The timing shown in FIG. 6A is a state in which a notice effect of latent probability change (effect C, here “display of“ latent mode ”) is being executed, and FIG. This is a state in which (Production C) is being executed. FIG. 6C shows a state in which the effect B (Yoshimune simultaneous effect) is executed on the entire surface of the main display area D1 on condition that the certainty change is confirmed. In this way, when winning the big hit of the latent probability change, the effect B may not be executed until the probability change is confirmed.
<Example b>

  FIG. 142 is a diagram showing another example of effects (effects A and C) in the decorative symbol display device 208.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5A is a state in which the effect A (trailer) is being executed in the main display area D1, and the decorative symbol variation display (effect C) is being executed in the sub display area D22 (sub display device 208S). It is. In this effect A (trailer), a button operation notification (in this case, “upper and lower buttons can be switched”) indicating that the display area can be switched by button operation is displayed.

In this state, when the operation means (operation button 710) is operated as shown in FIG. 6B, the effect A executed in the main display area D1 is displayed in the sub display area D22 as shown in FIG. The effect A is executed in the sub display area D22, so that the effect A is executed in the main display area D1.
<Example c>

  FIG. 143 is a diagram showing a display example of effects (effects A and effects B) on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Production B is a simultaneous production performed by a plurality of pachinko machines 100 in a big hit, and when winning a big hit, production B (Yoshimune's song) is output from the speaker 120, and in the main display area D1 An effect B (Yoshimunejima simultaneous effect) is executed, and an effect B (Yoshimunejima simultaneous effect) (for example, a simplified version) is also executed in the sub-display area D22.

If the start condition of effect A is satisfied during execution of effect B (when a certain time has elapsed since the power is turned on), effect B being executed in main display area D1 is sub-displayed in reduced display. It switches so that it may be performed in area | region D22, and execution of the effect A (Himeshima simultaneous effect) starts in the main display area D1. In addition, production A (princess song) is output from the speaker 120. In this case, the effect A of the main display area D1 and the effect B of the sub display area D22 can be switched by operating the operation means (for example, the operation button 710).
<Example d>

  FIG. 144 is a diagram showing another display example of effects (effects A and effects C) on the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In the timing shown in FIG. 5A, the effect A (main part) is being executed in the main display area D1, and the display switching notification (here, “the left and right buttons are used” as the effect C in the sub display area D22 (sub display device 208S)). "The character can be changed") is displayed. At this timing, an image in which the character “princess” dances with his eyes closed is displayed, and the audio data of the effect A1-8a is output from the speaker 120, for example. FIG. 5B shows a state where the right button of the operation means (operation button 710) is operated.

  The timing shown in FIG. 5C is a state where the effect A (main part) is being executed in the main display area D1, but the effect aspect (display aspect) of the effect A has changed. In this example, an image in which the character “princess” faces the front and sits down is displayed. In addition, the production A1-8a is maintained for the audio data output from the speaker 120.

  Thus, although it is the same effect A by operation of an operation means, the effect mode (display mode) may change. As the change of the production mode, all of the sound (sound) and display may be changed, for example, the sound (sound) is not changed, and other configurations (for example, display, movable body, etc.) of the production change. You may comprise.

  Also, at the timing shown in FIG. 6D, the effect C (decorative display of decorative symbols) is being executed in the main display area D1, and the effect A (trailer) in the one sub-display area D21 (wipe display area 208W). In the other sub-display area D22, and a button operation notification (for example, “participation = left not participating = right” character for selecting whether or not to perform the performance A) is selected. It is in the displayed state. From the speaker 120, audio data of the production A1-1a is output. FIG. 5B shows a state where the right button of the operation means (operation button 710) is operated.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6C is a state in which the effect C (decorative display of decorative symbols) is being executed in the main display area D1, and the display related to the effect C is being executed in the sub display area D22. Audio data of effect C is output from the speaker 120. That is, since the user has selected not to participate in the execution of the production A for which the trailer was displayed in FIG. 10A, the production A in the sub display area D21 is canceled and is not displayed.

  As described above, it may be possible to select (determine) whether or not the execution of the effect A (and / or the effect B) can be performed by operating the operation unit.

  The timing shown in FIG. 6G is the same as the timing shown in FIG. 5A, and the speaker 120 is outputting audio data of the production A1-8a (for example, male vocal singing). is there. When the operation button 710 is operated in this state ((h) in the figure), in the same figure (i), the audio data output from the speaker 120 is switched to the production A1-8b (for example, female vocal singing).

  As shown in FIG. 109, in the present embodiment, for example, for the effect A executed at a certain timing (60 minutes after power-on), for example, the setting A for executing the male vocal singing effect A1a and the female vocal A plurality of settings such as a setting B for performing the singing effect A1b can be performed, and the setting A and the setting B can be switched by the DIP switch 650.

However, not only switching by the DIP switch 650, but as shown in this example, the operation A1-8a (male vocal song) and the effect A1-8b (female vocal song) can be switched by operating the operation button 710. You may comprise.
<Example e>

  FIG. 145 is an external perspective view showing an example of simultaneous production by the movable body 224. For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the fan-shaped movable body 224a provided on the upper portion of the front frame door 106 rotates in the vertical direction (opening direction and closing direction) around the upper side of the front frame door 106 as a rotation axis. It is possible. And at the time of execution of simultaneous production (either production A or production B may be both), movable body 224a is opened upward.

  In this state, for example, if there is an illegal act such as opening the front frame door 106, the movable unit 224a moves in the closing direction only in the gaming machine 100 that has performed the illegal act (returns to the initial position). In this way, when an illegal act is performed while the simultaneous production is being performed by the movable unit 224, only the movable unit 244 of the gaming machine 100 on which the illegal activity has been performed is set to be different from the operation of the simultaneous production. Thus, it can be notified that an illegal act has been performed.

In addition to the illegal act of opening the door, entering a winning entrance that does not correspond to the gaming state, not entering the big winning entrance, opening the door, closing, full dish, magnetism, radio wave, vibration error, over-winning In the case of an error such as an error, the error may be notified by causing a specific operation to be performed on a part of the movable body 224 during the simultaneous production. Further, in this example, the case of notification by the movable body 224 has been described as an example, but notification by other effect means (for example, LED or the like) during simultaneous performance may be executed.
<Example f>

  FIG. 146 is a diagram showing an example of amusement islands 30 and 30 ′ provided in the amusement store and a simultaneous effect (island simultaneous effect). For example, the island facility (data display 20, light emitting means 32 of the game island 30 is illustrated. Etc.) and the game island 30 (game table 100) performing simultaneous production by the movable body 224 of the game table 100, and the game island 30 ′ (game table 100 ′) not performing simultaneous production.

  As shown in the figure, the game island 30 (30 ′) includes a plurality of game machines 100 (100 ′) installed in the island facilities, and data displays provided corresponding to the game machines 100, respectively. 20. In addition, a pedestal machine 18 is disposed between the game tables 100. Examples of the game table 100 installed on the game island 30 include a ball game machine (pachinko machine) described above, and a spinning game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, a medalless slot machine, and the like. Can be mentioned.

  Although not shown, the gaming system is connected to a management computer (sometimes referred to as a “Hall computer” or “Hall computer”) that controls the entire system via a network under the management computer. A plurality of island computers, a plurality of computer computers connected to the island computers via a network, and a plurality of intermediary machines 18 and a data display 20 connected to the computer computers via the network. And a plurality of game machines 100 connected to the computer via the data display 20.

  The simultaneous production (island simultaneous production) of the present embodiment is provided above the game stand (pachinko machine) 100, a data display 20 for displaying the number of jackpots, etc., and a liquid crystal display unit provided in the inter-machine 18 The light emitting means 32 provided on the amusement island 30 may be configured to be executed by any one or a combination thereof or all of them.

In this case, for example, an outer end signal from the pachinko machine 100 or other signals (for example, a signal output from the first sub control unit 400 (or the second sub control unit 500)) is used as the data display 20 or the game island. Input to 30 and perform simultaneous production based on it. Alternatively, the hall computer may know the power-on (power-on) information and the power-on time, and output a signal to the data display 20 or the like at a predetermined timing to execute a simultaneous effect. Note that the simultaneous performance may be executed not by a signal from the hall computer but by a timing means provided in the pachinko machine 100, or a signal from the hall computer may be directly or indirectly received from the pachinko machine 100. The information may be input to the sub-control unit (for example, the first sub-control unit 400) and executed based on the input.
<Example g>

  FIG. 147 is a diagram showing an example of the amusement island 30 provided in the amusement store and the simultaneous production (island simultaneous production). For example, the island facilities (the data display 20, the light emitting means 32 of the gaming island 30, etc.) The game island 30 (game table 100) which is performing simultaneous production in the decorative symbol display device 208 of the game table 100 is shown.

  As shown in the figure, the effect of the pachinko machine 100 (decorative symbol display device 208, movable means 224, speaker 120, various lamps (LEDs) 418) and the effect of the island facilities (data display) Device 20, stand machine 18, light emitting means 32 of game island 30, etc.) may be configured to be executed at the same time or configured to be executed at different times. May be. Further, the simultaneous production by the island facility may be configured such that the simultaneous production is started in order from one game stand (for example, the game stand at the end of the game island 30).

  Here, at least one of the simultaneous effects (effects A and effects B) of the present embodiment is executed using the effect area (main display area D1) that is normally performed when the contents of the effects change significantly. It may be a thing.

  In addition, at least one of the effects A and B is an effect in which only the background changes slightly in the case of display, and an effect in which at least a part of the effect changes to another effect, etc. as a whole The effect may be slightly changed.

  In addition, at least one of production A and production B constitutes a large production by gathering multiple small productions (parts, parts) such as a trailer (countdown) before the start of the main part, a main part, an ending, and a next notice. There may be.

  In addition, at least one of effect A and effect B may execute a special simultaneous effect according to the number of executions (for example, one of four times).

  In addition, the start condition of the effect A (simultaneous effect) is, for example, that the counter value starts at a predetermined value (periodically (a constant period, each period is different but becomes a predetermined value)), and depends on the counter value The data may start with predetermined data, start based on a counter value and a predetermined time table, start based on a combination with another counter value, and the like. If the effect B is not the same start condition as the effect A, any of these may be used as the start condition.

  In addition, the start condition of the effect B may be one that starts upon transition to a predetermined gaming state. The predetermined gaming state is, for example, a case where an advantageous gaming state is reached, and may be a case where a predetermined number of consecutive resorts or the remaining ST number is reached. Alternatively, it may be a case where a predetermined number of fluctuations after the transition to an unfavorable gaming state is reached. Furthermore, it may be started on the condition that a specific effect is executed, or may be started by inputting a password, or a predetermined condition (big hit, mission) in a simultaneous effect (effect A) that is executed periodically. It may be started when the achievement is achieved.

  Further, the end condition of at least one of effect A and effect B may be a condition in which the counter value or the like ends with a predetermined value (for example, the end of the effect time). Further, the counter value or the like may be a predetermined value, and the process may be terminated in a predetermined control state (for example, a decorative symbol stop display).

  In addition, description of "first ...", "second ...", etc. in the present embodiment is merely a description for convenience to mean that these are not the same, and corresponds to these. It is not a description for specifying a specific configuration.

  For example, when the production A in the embodiment is referred to as the first production and the production B in the embodiment is referred to as the second production, the description of “first” and “second” is the production A, production. In order to distinguish that B is a different production, it is only added for convenience, and it is not intended to specify that production A is the first production and production B is the second production (production A). Is the second production, and production B may be the first production).

  The gaming table 100 of the present embodiment has the following simultaneous performance functions. First, as a first function, in order to make it possible to realize a specific effect composed of a plurality of different effects on one or a plurality of game machines 100, a function that enables a plurality of different effects to be executed on each game machine 100. It is. As a simultaneous performance on a plurality of game machines constituting a conventional game island, when the same performance is executed at the same timing, the volume is simply increased, and when the same performance is executed at different timing Sounds like noise. Also, when different effects are executed at the same timing or when different effects are executed at different timings, it sounds like noise. In other words, conventionally, there is no gaming machine having a plurality of effects related to each other between a plurality of gaming machines.

  According to the present embodiment, each of one or a plurality of game machines 100 can execute a plurality of different effects (for example, a first effect and a second effect) constituting one specific effect.

  Thereby, depending on the timing, it is possible to realize one specific effect by the plurality of game machines 100.

  In addition, as a second function, in order to make it possible to realize one or a plurality of game machines 100 with a specific effect composed of a plurality of different effects, a plurality of different effects can be executed on each game machine 100, and the intended timing This is a function for controlling the execution of a plurality of different effects with a predetermined counter in order to realize a specific effect.

  In the conventional simultaneous production, the same production is executed at different timings by chance, so that it may sound like a ring. Further, in a gaming machine having a so-called RTC effect function, it is possible to realize an effect by singing by shifting the power-on timing, but there is a problem that the power-on operation is troublesome.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of different effects (for example, a first effect and a second effect) constituting one specific effect can be executed on one or a plurality of game machines 100. Moreover, when a predetermined opportunity arrives, it can be set so that either one of a plurality of different effects or another effect is executed.

  Thereby, it is possible to realize one specific effect by the plurality of game machines 100 at a predetermined timing.

  Further, as a third function, it is advantageous to perform simultaneous production (for example, simultaneous production every hour) according to a predetermined schedule in one or a plurality of game machines, and during a big hit (during probability change, during electric support, etc.) State) can be performed simultaneously.

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment has a production means (for example, decorative symbol display means 208, movable body 224, speaker 120, various lamps (LED) 418, etc.), and timekeeping. Means (for example, a program counter, a timer circuit 652, an RTC circuit 654, etc.), wherein the time measuring means is means for starting time measurement when the power is turned on, An effect that can execute a plurality of types of effects, and one effect of the plurality of types of effects is an effect related to the time value of the time measuring means (hereinafter referred to as “first effect (for example, periodically executed). The one effect among the plurality of types of effects is an effect related to the time value of the time measuring means (hereinafter referred to as “second effect (for example, Aperiodically The second effect is an effect different from the first effect, and the first effect satisfies the first condition (for example, , A predetermined time after the power is turned on) is started, and the second effect is the establishment of the second condition (for example, winning a big hit game) The game machine is characterized in that the second condition is a condition different from the first condition.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to further experience the production (simultaneous production) to the player who is in an advantageous state (for example, getting a ball) while ensuring the execution frequency of the periodic simultaneous production. Because it is possible, there are cases where the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Here, the establishment requirement of the first condition is a requirement including the first requirement, and the establishment requirement of the second condition is a requirement including the second requirement, and the establishment of the first condition The requirement is a requirement that does not include the second requirement. For example, even if the first condition and the second condition are both conditions related to the time value of the same time measuring means, the start time of the effect A1a and the effect A2a shown in FIG. If the numerical value (start time) is different, such as the start time, the conditions are not different (in this case, both are the first conditions for the production A to start execution) ).

  One or both of the first effect and the second effect may end at a predetermined timing. For example, it may end at the same timing depending on the effect, or the end timing may differ depending on the effect.

  The “effect related to the timed value” refers to an effect that is started by the timed value, an effect that is configured such that the same effect can be executed at the time of the big hit by the timed value, and the like.

  In addition, regarding the production B, when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, a big hit) during the island simultaneous production performed once per hour, the number of characters that can be selected during the big hit increases. Also included is an effect that can be achieved by performing with the increased number of characters during support.

  In addition, one or both of the first effect and the second effect is the position of the distribution device managed by the main control unit 300 (such as an electric device that distributes the special map 1 to the special map 2). (For example, the first sub-control unit 400) outputs to the side, and when the timekeeping value reaches a predetermined value, the effect of notifying the information (instead of the simultaneous effect, the distribution device distributes to which one now) Production).

  The first effect may be an effect that is always executed when the second condition is satisfied, or may not be executed when the first condition is satisfied, It may be an effect that is executed only when the first condition is satisfied, or may be an effect that may be executed when the first condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the second effect may be an effect that is always executed when the second condition is satisfied, and may not be executed when the second condition is satisfied. The effect may be executed only when the second condition is satisfied, or the effect may be executed when the second condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the first condition is a condition including a predetermined timing (for example, a constant cycle such as every hour), and the second condition is a state advantageous to the player (for example, The first production is an island simultaneous production, the second production is an island simultaneous production, The game stand may be capable of executing the island simultaneous performance alone.

  In addition, the first effect may be always executed when it is a predetermined timing, and is always executed when it is a specific error when it is a predetermined timing. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the first effect may not be executed in the case of a predetermined timing, may be an effect executed only in the case of a predetermined timing, It may be an effect that may be executed in some cases.

  In addition, the first condition may be a condition that is periodically satisfied, and the second condition may be a condition that is aperiodically satisfied.

The establishment requirement of the first condition is a requirement including the first requirement, the first requirement is that the timekeeping value is a predetermined value, and the second condition The establishment requirement may not include the first requirement.
The requirements for establishing the second condition may include the first requirement.

  Further, a setting unit (for example, DIP switch 650) is provided, and one of the plurality of types of effects is an effect related to the time value of the time measuring means (hereinafter referred to as “third effect (for example, FIG. 109)). After a group of other effect data (effect A1b → effect A2b → effect A3b) is executed at regular intervals shown in FIG. 5, one effect data group (effect A1a → effect A2a → effect A3a). The third effect is an effect that starts when the third condition is satisfied, and the third condition is different from the first condition. The establishment requirement of the first condition is a requirement including the second requirement, the establishment requirement of the third condition is a requirement including the first requirement, and The establishment requirement is a requirement including the third requirement, The requirement is that the first setting (for example, setting A shown in FIG. 109) is performed by the setting means, and the third requirement is that the second setting (for example, FIG. 109) is performed by the setting means. The second setting may be a setting different from the first setting.

  Further, the effect means may be a means including a sound output means (for example, a speaker 120).

  Further, the second effect may be an effect configured to be executed in parallel with the first effect.

  The second effect may be an effect configured not to be executed simultaneously with the first effect.

  Further, the gaming table may be a pachinko machine, and the gaming table may be a slot machine.

  In addition, the game table (for example, pachinko machine 100) of the present embodiment includes an operation unit (for example, chance button 136, operation button 710) and a production unit (for example, decorative symbol display unit 208, movable body 224, speaker 120, Various lamps (LEDs 418, etc.) and timing means (for example, a program counter, a timer circuit 652, an RTC circuit 654, etc.), wherein the timing means counts the time when the power is turned on. The effect means is a means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of effects, and one effect among the plurality of effects is an effect related to the time value of the time measuring means (hereinafter, “ The second effect (for example, an effect that is executed aperiodically (effect B)).) The second effect is an effect that starts when the second condition is satisfied. Ah The second effect is an effect started in connection with the operation of the operation means, and the second condition is a state advantageous to the player (for example, during a big hit or during a probability change, during an electric support) It is a game table characterized by the condition including that it is a state such as.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to select whether or not to execute a periodic simultaneous effect and an effect (simultaneous effect) executed in an advantageous state (execution area), so that the interest of the game is enhanced. There are cases where it is possible.

  Also, one effect of the plurality of effects is an effect related to the time value of the time measuring means (hereinafter referred to as “first effect (for example, simultaneous effect (effect A) executed periodically)”). The first effect is an effect that starts when the first condition is satisfied, and the first effect is an effect different from the second effect, The first condition is a condition including a predetermined timing, the first condition is a condition different from the second condition, and the first effect is an island simultaneous effect. Yes, the second effect may be an island simultaneous effect, and the game stand may be capable of executing the island simultaneous effect alone.

  Further, the first condition may be a condition that is periodically satisfied, and the second condition may be a condition that is aperiodically satisfied.

  The establishment requirement of the first condition is a requirement including the first requirement, the first requirement is that the timekeeping value is a predetermined value, and the second condition The establishment requirement may not include the first requirement.

  Further, a setting unit (for example, DIP switch 650) is provided, and one of the plurality of types of effects is an effect related to the time value of the time measuring means (hereinafter referred to as “third effect (for example, FIG. 109)). After a group of other effect data (effect A1b → effect A2b → effect A3b) is executed at regular intervals shown in FIG. 5, one effect data group (effect A1a → effect A2a → effect A3a). The third effect is an effect that starts when the third condition is satisfied, and the third condition is different from the first condition. The establishment requirement of the first condition is a requirement including the second requirement, the establishment requirement of the third condition is a requirement including the first requirement, and The establishment requirement is a requirement including the third requirement, The requirement is that the first setting (for example, setting A shown in FIG. 109) is performed by the setting means, and the third requirement is that the second setting (for example, FIG. 109) is performed by the setting means. And the second setting may be a setting different from the first setting.

  Further, the effect means may be a means including a sound output means (for example, a speaker 120).

  Further, the second effect may be an effect configured to be executed in parallel with the first effect.

  The second effect may be an effect configured not to be executed simultaneously with the first effect.

Further, the gaming table may be a pachinko machine, and the gaming table may be a slot machine.
<Embodiment 4>

Hereinafter, a 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 Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the reference numerals shown in FIGS. 148 to 191 are used only in the description of the fourth embodiment in principle, and the description of the fourth embodiment is performed even when the overlapping reference numerals are shown in other drawings. Therefore, priority is given to the codes shown in FIGS. 148 to 191.
<Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to Embodiment 4 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.

  FIG. 149 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 148 as seen 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 that is operated by turning on the power 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.

  The RWM clear switch 180 is a switch that can perform RWM clear (RAM initialization) by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 100 while performing an operation. Note that the RAM clear switch 180 displays a predetermined notification (for example, “Please press again to clear RAM”) or a character display when the pachinko machine 100 is turned on while operating. If the operation is performed again, the RAM may be cleared.

  A first output setting switch 190 is disposed on the upper left of the first sub-board case 162. As will be described in detail later, the first output setting switch 190 is a volume (volume) of sound (for example, BGM, sound effect, error sound, etc.) output from the speaker 120 of the pachinko machine 100, and brightness (light quantity) of various lamps. ) Is a switch for adjusting. Since the first output setting switch 190 is disposed on the back surface of the pachinko machine 100, a person who can lock and unlock the front frame door 106 (for example, a store clerk at a game shop) opens the front frame door 160. The operation can be performed by doing this, but a person (for example, a player) who cannot lock and unlock the front frame door 106 cannot be operated.

  Although not shown, the main board case 158, the first sub board case 162, and the second sub board case 164 are covered with a transparent case for protecting these boards. Therefore, in order to operate the first output setting switch 190, it is necessary to temporarily remove the case, but when there is no need for operation, the set value of the first output setting switch 190 can be easily set through the case. It can be visually recognized. Note that the case need not be provided when the operability of the first output setting switch 190 is emphasized.

  Further, the RWM clear switch 180 may or may not be covered by a case. Further, the first output setting switch 190 may not be covered with the case while the RWM clear switch 180 is covered with the case. Further, both the RWM clear switch 180 and the first output setting switch 190 may not be covered with the case, or both may be covered with the case.

In this example, the RWM clear switch 180 is arranged at the lower left of the rear surface, while the first output setting switch 190 is arranged at the upper left of the rear surface, but the RWM clear switch 180 is operated more than the first output setting switch 190. It may be arranged at a difficult position (for example, a position far from the gap formed when the front frame door 106 is opened) or vice versa.
<First output setting switch>

  FIG. 150A is an enlarged view of the first output setting switch 190. The first output setting switch 190 of this example has 16 contact points, and is configured to be a circular rotating part 190a configured to be rotatable, and an instruction part 190b that protrudes outward from the rotating part 190a. And having. Further, around the first output setting switch 190, 16 numbers (in this example, hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F) are given corresponding to each of the 16 contacts of the rotating portion 190a.

  The first output setting switch 190 is configured to be able to output numerical information indicated by the instruction unit 190b to the outside as a detection signal. For example, as shown in FIG. When “B” is indicated, numerical information of hexadecimal “B” can be output as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b1011). Therefore, the control unit detects the numerical value indicated by the instruction unit 190b of the first output setting switch 190 (in this example, one of hexadecimal values 0 to F) by inputting this detection signal. The configuration is possible.

  The “second operating means” according to the present invention is not limited to the illustrated first output setting switch 190, and for example, a rotary switch 191 as shown in FIG. Alternatively, a slide switch 192 as shown in FIG.

  The rotary switch 191 shown in FIG. 6B has 16 contact points and has a ring-shaped rotating part 191a configured to be rotatable and a notch window 191b formed in the rotating part 191a. . In addition, 16 numbers (in this example, hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F) are given to the bottom of the rotary unit 191a of the rotary switch 191 corresponding to each of the 16 contacts of the rotary unit 191a. .

  The rotary switch 191 is configured to be able to output the numerical value information visible from the cutout window 191b as a detection signal to the outside. For example, as shown in FIG. In the case of "F", numerical information of hexadecimal F can be output as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b1111). Therefore, the control unit can detect a numerical value (in this example, one of hexadecimal values 0 to F) that can be seen from the notch 191b of the rotary switch 191 by inputting this detection signal. It has a configuration.

  The slide switch 192 shown in FIG. 2C includes a rectangular guide groove 192a and a slide portion 192b having 16 contacts and slidable along the guide groove 192a. In addition, 16 numbers (hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F in this example) are given above the slide switch 192 corresponding to each of the 16 contacts of the slide portion 192b.

  The slide switch 192 is configured to be able to output information on the numerical value at which the slide part 192b is located to the outside as a detection signal. For example, as shown in FIG. 5C, the slide part 192b has a numerical value “0”. When it is located at a place, numerical value information of hexadecimal 0 can be output as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b0000). Therefore, the control unit can detect the numerical value (in this example, one of hexadecimal values 0 to F) where the slide portion 192b of the slide switch 192 is located by inputting this detection signal. It has a configuration.

Since these second operating means are mechanical (mechanical) switches, they can be operated even when they are not energized, and even if the power is cut off due to a power failure, etc. It is possible to hold Therefore, once the setting is made, the adjustment value can be held even when the power is turned off. For example, it is easy to adjust the volume to the level intended by the amusement store. Moreover, since the number (display means) which can confirm the adjustment value of a volume is provided, confirmation of an adjustment value is easy and it is convenient.
<Second output setting switch>

  FIG. 150D is an enlarged view of the second output setting switch 194. The second output setting switch 194 of this example is provided with the determination button 194a that also functions as the above-described chance button 136, the left button 194b provided on the left side of the determination button 194a, and the right side of the determination button 194a. And a right button 194c.

  The second output setting switch 194 can output a detection signal corresponding to each button when any of the enter button 194a, the left button 194b, or the right button 194c is operated. Therefore, the control unit is configured to be able to detect which of the decision button 194a, the left button 194b, or the right button 194c is operated by inputting this detection signal.

  The “first operation means” according to the present invention is not limited to the illustrated second output setting switch 194. For example, as shown in FIG. A cross key 195 having up / down / left / right buttons and a determination button may be provided, and the cross key 195 may be applied as the first operation means. Further, two types of operation means may be provided, and either one of the operation means may also serve as an effect button, or only one of the operation means may be the first operation means.

  In addition, a cut-in display is performed on the condition that the first operating means (or the second operating means) is operated, or one of the operating means is used for a button continuous striking effect and the other operating means is hidden. May be used. Here, the hidden command does not suggest the operation of the operation means, but some effect is produced when the operation means is operated (for example, at least one of the buttons not displayed on the screen and the button does not shine). One or both).

Since these first operating means are not mechanical switches, they cannot operate in a state where they are not energized, and cannot themselves hold the adjustment value of the volume. A storage means for storing the adjustment value needs to be provided separately. In this example, the volume adjustment value is not backed up, but may be configured to be backed up.
<Game board>

  FIG. 151 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 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. 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.
<Type of design>

  Next, using FIGS. 152A to 152C, 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. 152 (b) 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. 152 (c) shows an example of a 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. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.
<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 the activation signal is input, game control is started (main control unit 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 control circuit 431 for controlling the speaker 120 (and an amplifier) and various lamps 418 (for example, a chance button lamp 138, a frame lamp, and an effect lamp). A lamp driving circuit 420; various lamps 440 (for example, setting operation unit lamps, prize ball remaining number display unit segments, information notification lamp group lamps, payout display lamps, error display lamps); A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a switch sensor 426 that detects a pressing operation of the second output setting switch 194, a shielding device sensor 430, and a switch sensor A sensor circuit 428 for outputting a detection signal from 426 to the basic circuit 402; and a first output setting switch 190. The VDP 434 (video display processor) reads out image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 436, and displays the image on the decorative symbol display device 208. ) And are connected. The first output setting switch sensor 190 may be connected to the basic circuit 402 via the switch sensor 426 and the sensor circuit 428.

  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. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

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

  FIG. 154 is a block diagram showing peripheral circuits of the sound control circuit 431 and the lamp control circuit 420 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402, a sound control circuit 431, a sound ROM 431a, an amplification circuit 442, a lighting control unit 450, and a lamp driving circuit 420. Note that the sound control circuit 431 may include a sound ROM 431a and an amplification circuit 442, or a storage means (for example, SDRAM) for temporarily storing information may be externally attached.

  The sound control circuit 431 includes a CPU I / F connected to the CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402, a control register for temporarily storing commands from the CPU 404, and a sound for storing sound information such as sound effects and BGM, which will be described later, and volume information. The ROM 431a includes a reproduction control unit that performs audio reproduction control in accordance with commands in the control register, and a D / A conversion unit that converts a digital audio signal into an analog audio signal. The amplification circuit 442 includes a volume amplification unit that amplifies the analog audio signal input from the sound control circuit 431, and an output unit that outputs the analog audio signal input from the volume amplification unit to the speaker 120.

  Based on the command from the basic circuit 402, the lighting control unit 450 is a lamp 440 (for example, each segment of the setting operation unit lamp, remaining prize ball number display unit, each lamp of the information notification lamp group, payout display lamp, error display) The lamp is controlled to be turned on without going through the lamp driving circuit 420, and various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138, the frame lamp, and the effect lamp) are controlled through the lamp driving circuit 420.

  The lamp drive circuit 420 includes a CPU I / F 420a connected to the lighting control unit 450, a control register 420b that temporarily stores commands from the lighting control unit 450, and brightness control of the lamp 418 according to the commands in the control register 420b (for example, And a luminance control unit 420c for controlling a duty ratio (a ratio of a time during which a current flows). The lamp driving circuit 420 is provided for each substrate on which a plurality of lamps 418 are provided.

  In this example, the luminance of the lamp 418 can be changed by the control of the lamp driving circuit 420, whereas the luminance of the lamp 440 cannot be changed because the lamp 440 is controlled without going through the lamp driving circuit (only turning on / off can be controlled). It is.

  FIG. 155 (a) is a block diagram in which various circuits (sound control related circuits) used for sound control are extracted from the circuits constituting the first sub-control unit 400 described above.

  Input terminals P1 to P4 of the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 are connected to output terminals b0 to b3 of the first output setting switch 190. The output terminal b0 of the first output setting switch 190 outputs information of bit 0 (least significant bit) of the detection signal (in this example, a hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the first output setting switch 190. The output terminal b1 is a terminal for outputting the information of bit 1 of the detection signal (hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the first output setting switch 190. The output terminal b2 is a terminal for outputting bit 2 information of the detection signal (0 to F hexadecimal) detected by the first output setting switch 190, and the output terminal b3 is the first output setting. This is a terminal for outputting information of bit 3 (most significant bit) of a detection signal (hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the switch 190.

  In other words, the CPU 404 converts the numerical value (in this example, one of the hexadecimal values 0 to F) indicated by the instruction unit 190b of the first output setting switch 190 through the input terminals P1 to P4 into the binary number 4. It can be detected as a bit detection signal.

  The serial terminals TxD, RxD, SCK, the interrupt input terminal IRQ, and the input / output terminals P5, P6 of the first sub control unit 400 are connected to corresponding terminals of the sound control circuit 431. The sound control circuit 431 is connected to a 1ch amplifier 433a (amplifier circuit 442) to which one speaker 120 is connected and a 2ch amplifier 433b (amplifier circuit 442) to which two speakers 120 are connected. ing. The sound control circuit 431 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 120 via the 1ch amplifier 433a and the 2ch amplifier 433b.

In this example, the 1ch amplifier 433a and the 2ch amplifier 433b are separate bodies (separate boards). However, they may be configured as a single board, or some or all of these may be built in the sound control circuit 431. Also good. Although not shown, in addition to (or instead of) the ROM 406 and the RAM 408, a ROM and RAM dedicated to the sound control circuit 431 may be built in or externally attached to the sound control circuit 431.
<Reset signal for sound control related circuits>

  FIG. 155 (b) is a block diagram showing an example of connection of reset signal lines of the sound control related circuit. In this example, the reset input terminal RESET of the CPU 404 is connected to the reset output terminal of the reset circuit 403. Therefore, the CPU 404 enters either the reset state or the reset release state in accordance with the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403.

  The output terminal P7 of the CPU 404 is connected to the reset input terminal RESET of the sound control circuit 431, the reset input terminal RESET of the 1ch amplifier 433a, and the reset input terminal RESET of the 2ch amplifier 433b. Therefore, the sound control circuit 431, the 1ch amplifier 433a, and the 2ch amplifier 433b are in a reset state or a reset release state according to the voltage level of the reset signal output from the CPU 404.

  FIG. 156 is a block diagram showing a modified example of the connection of the reset signal line. In this modification, in addition to the CPU 404, the reset output terminal RESET of the reset circuit 403 is connected to the sound control circuit 431, the 2ch amplifier 433b, and the reset input terminal RESET of the ROM 406, and the reset input terminal RESET of the 1ch amplifier 433a. Is connected to the output terminal of the 2ch amplifier 433b.

Therefore, the sound control circuit 431 and the 2ch amplifier 433b are either in the reset state or the reset release state depending on the voltage level of the reset signal output from the CPU 404 or the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403. It becomes such a state. Further, the ROM 406 enters either the reset state or the reset release state in accordance with the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403, and the 1ch amplifier 433a is the voltage of the reset signal output from the 2ch amplifier 433b. Depending on the level, either the reset state or the reset release state is entered.
<Sound control circuit>

  Next, the sound control circuit 431 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2A is a block diagram schematically showing the sound control circuit 431, and FIG. 2B is a block diagram schematically showing various processes in the playback sound output setting of the sound control circuit 431. FIG. is there.

  In this example, the sound control circuit 431 is configured as a so-called DSP (Digital Signal Processor) having a variety of modules to be described later in one package. As shown in FIG. 6A, the sound control circuit 431 is configured such that the control unit 1 that controls reproduction sound output setting is connected to a CPU 404 that is an external host CPU via an I / F 2 and an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). It is connected.

  The control unit 1 is connected to an encode data input unit 3, and the encode data input unit 3 is connected to an external sound ROM 431a via an EMIF (External Memory Interface). The encode data input unit 3 is connected to various processing units 4 that perform various processes such as a decoding process, a mixing process, a stereophonic process, a sequencer process, and a filter process. The various processing units 4 are connected to a PCM output unit 5, and the PCM output unit 5 is connected to an external speaker 120 via an McASP as an interface. The control unit 1 is connected to the I / F 2, the encoded data input unit 3, the various processing units 4, and the PCM output unit 5 described above via a bus, and controls processing in each.

  Here, the reproduction sound output setting performed by the control unit 1 in the sound control circuit 431 will be described in more detail. First, the control unit 1 inputs sound source data acquired from the sound ROM 431a to the encode data input unit 3 via the EMIF based on the control of the CPU 404, and then takes it into the various processing units 4. The various processing units 4 perform the various processes described above on the input sound source data.

  Specifically, the various processes will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 5B, channel processing is performed in the channel module 41 on the sound source data captured via the EMIF. In the case of this example, the control unit 1 has a total of 32 channels from 1 to 32, and can simultaneously manage a plurality of sound source data by assigning a channel to each of a plurality of data called from the sound ROM 431a. It has become.

  Here, in the channel processing, first, decoding (reproduction) processing is performed on input sound source data (phrase data). The phrase data is a file compressed in the Muzip format, and includes sound source data of a type such as a stereo sound source, a monaural sound source, and a binaural sound source (a stereo sound source to which 3D sound processing is applied).

  Then, the phrase or slot volume adjustment is executed for the decoded phrase data. Here, the slot is data including a phrase number, a movement information code number that is data describing movement information of monaural 1ch, reproduction range designation information, and the like, and the phrase number and movement information code number are designated. It is used to play a 3D sound source as a slot and to designate a playback range. This 3D sound source becomes a binaural sound source by performing 3D sound processing in the sound control circuit 431.

  Next, phrase or slot pan adjustment is performed on the volume-adjusted phrase data. At this time, the pan adjustment is applied only when the monaural sound source is reproduced, and is not applied to the stereo sound source and the 3D sound source. Then, fade processing such as playback, stop, pause, and pause release is added to the phrase data after pan adjustment, and then loop processing that can specify 1 to 65,535 loops or an infinite loop. After the phrase being played back is completed, another phrase is automatically played back, and after performing phrase chain playback that allows multiple phrases to be played continuously without gaps, a stereo sound source / monaural Output as a sound source. When executing phrase chain reproduction, a desired phrase number and the number of loops can be set in advance.

  At this time, the control unit 1 monitors the compressor operation (whether the compressor function is operating) in parallel with the channel processing, and performs the compressor operation monitoring process described below. That is, in the compressor operation monitoring process, the control unit 1 first determines whether or not the input level of input phrase data (sound source data) exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level). At this time, if a negative result is obtained in which the input level of the input phrase data does not exceed the predetermined threshold value, this routine is repeated, and the process waits until phrase data having an input level exceeding the threshold value is input.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 1 obtains an affirmative result in which the input level of the input phrase data exceeds a predetermined threshold, the control unit 1 proceeds to the next step and exceeds the threshold (that is, compression processing as a compressor function). The phrase number in the phrase data being decoded (played) is written (enqueued) into the address port related to the phrase data prepared in the sound RAM, and the reproduced sound information related to the phrase data for which the compressor function is activated ( Status information) is created as a DRC status information queue (hereinafter referred to as a DRC status queue).

  Next, the control unit 1 writes (enqueues) various information related to the phrase data exceeding the threshold value to the data port related to the phrase data prepared in the sound RAM, and completes the DRC status queue. Then, the control unit 1 outputs the created DRC status queue to the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 as reproduced sound information regarding phrase data (sound source data) for which the compressor function is activated.

  The control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the decoding process in the channel module 41 to the mixer module 43, and the mixer module 43 multiplies the input phrase data (sound source data) by the master volume. After the volume adjustment, the stereo sound source and the monaural sound source after pan adjustment are mixed, while the 3D sound source is multiplied by the 3D gain and the mixing process for adjusting the gain of the 3D sound source stored in the monaural buffer is performed.

  On the other hand, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the mixing process in the mixer module 43 to the effect module 44 for performing the monaural mixing process, and the stereo sound source (stereo) after the mixing process by the mixer module 43 Signal) in mono. At this time, the monaural / mixing process is executed by (Lch data + Rch data) / 2.

  Then, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the monaural / mixing process to the LPF 45 and inputs the phrase data after the mixing process to the HPF 46. Here, the LPF 45 is a low-pass filter (LPF) that cuts off (attenuates) a frequency band higher than a predetermined frequency component (cut-off frequency), and executes filter processing according to a table of LPF control information. . The HPF 46 is a high-pass filter (HPF) that cuts off (attenuates) a frequency band lower than a predetermined frequency component (cut-off frequency), and executes filter processing according to a table of HPF control information.

  The LPF 45 and the HPF 46 function as a band division filter. Thereby, the phrase data obtained by dividing the phrase data after the monaural / mixing process and the phrase data after the mixing process into desired frequency bands can be generated.

  Thereafter, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the filter processing divided by the LPF 45 and the HPF 46 to the corresponding volume adjusting units 47a and 47b, and multiplies the output channel volume. Then, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after volume adjustment to the corresponding DRC modules 48a and 48b.

  The control unit 1 uses the DRC modules 48a and 48b to perform compression processing as a compressor function on phrase data whose input level exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level) among the phrase data after volume adjustment, Data is output to the corresponding speaker 120 via the McASP.

  Here, the compressor function (compression processing) is the output of reproduced sound based on phrase data when the input level (input volume) of phrase data (sound source data) exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level). The difference between the maximum and minimum output volume (dynamic range) of the playback sound is compressed by the process of controlling the volume change by the set ratio (ratio, ratio, compression ratio) and releasing (release) it at the set time. It is processing to do.

  The control unit 1 inputs the sequence code fetched from the sound ROM 431a via the EMIF to the sequencer module 42. In the case of this example, the control unit 1 has eight system sequencer modules 42, and assigns a plurality of sequence codes input from the sound ROM 431a via the EMIF to each sequencer module 42. .

  The sequence code is information including a parameter for the sequencer to perform reproduction. The sequencer module 42 is based on the sequence code and other modules (for example, the channel module 41 and the mixer module 43). , Volume adjusting units 47a, 47b, etc.) for executing playback / stop / pause / pause / fade out / volume adjustment.

  Here, reproduction means reproduction of the sequence code, and stop means that the sequence code is stopped. By the stop, the sequencer module 42 stops the channel module 41 in use. The pause is to pause the sequence code, and the sequencer module 42 executes the following processing on the channel module 41 in use by the pause. That is, the sequencer module 42 first stops the channel module 41 that is in a fade-out stop state by the temporary stop. Next, the channel module 41 that is adjusting the fade volume during playback, fade-in, fade-out pause, or pause is paused.

  Also, the release of the pause is to resume the playback of the paused sequence code. By releasing the pause, the sequencer module 42 performs the following processing on the channel module 41 being used. Is supposed to run. That is, the sequencer module 42 first cancels the pause of the channel module 41 that was playing, faded in, or adjusted the fade volume when the sequencer module 42 was paused. (At this time, the fade is not added when the pause is canceled). Next, the channel module 41 that has been paused when the sequencer module 42 is paused or has been paused for fade-out is left suspended without being released as it is.

  The fade-out is to stop the sequence code by stopping the fade-out of the channel module 41 being used by the sequencer module 42. Further, the volume adjustment is to adjust the volume (volume) in the channel module 41 being played back by the sequencer module 42.

As described above, the sound control circuit 431 controls the various modules by the control unit 1, and thus the phrase data (sound source data) after performing the various processes in the various processing units 3 as described above to the PCM output unit 5. input. Then, the phrase data after the pulse code modulation (PCM) processing is performed by the PCM output unit 5 is output to the external speaker 120 via the McASP.
<Control RAM>

  FIG. 158 (a) shows an example of a memory map of the control RAM provided in the sound control circuit 431. FIG. The address shown in FIG. 6A is an offset value from the start address of the control RAM. Note that the control RAM may be read as a known register.

  The sound control circuit 431 has a built-in control RAM (not shown), and the CPU 404 writes data to and reads data from various control RAMs (mapped) assigned to the control RAM. Thus, the sound control circuit 431 can be controlled.

  For example, a master control RAM allocated to a 4-byte area (0x0000 0000 to 0x0000 0003) from the start address of the control RAM is a control RAM used for control related to the master volume. The CPU 404 can read out the current master volume and set the master volume via the master control RAM.

  The output channel control RAM is a control RAM used for control relating to a monaural output volume or a stereo output volume. The CPU 404 can set a monaural output volume and a stereo output volume via the output channel control RAM.

  The mute control RAM is a control RAM used for control related to mute (silence). The CPU 404 can individually mute the channels 1 to 32 and cancel the mute of the channels 1 to 32 through the mute control RAM.

  The channel control RAM is a control RAM used for playback control of a phrase (compressed monaural sound source or stereo sound source). Channel 1 control RAM to channel 32 control corresponding to channels 1 to 32. 32 channel control RAMs of RAM are allocated. The CPU 404 designates a phrase to be played back in each of the channels 1 to 32, sets the volume of each of the channels 1 to 32, and controls playback of each of the channels 1 to 32 via the channel control RAM. Can be done.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing the correspondence between channels 1 and control RAM to channel 32 and control RAM, and the channel, and FIG. 4C is a diagram showing the correspondence between channels and uses of sound. It is.

  In this example, 20 channels of channels 1 to 20 are used as channels for reproducing stereo sound sources (stereo 01 to stereo 20), and 12 channels of channels 21 to 32 are channels for reproducing monaural sound sources ( They are used as monaural 01 to monaural 12). For example, stereo 01 and stereo 02 are mainly used as channels for reproducing stereo sound source BGM, monaural 01 is mainly used as a channel for reproducing mono sound source lines, and monaural 02 is mainly used. The monaural sound source is used as a channel for reproducing the sound effect, and the monaural 12 is used as a channel for reproducing the monaural sound source error sound.

FIG. 6D is a diagram showing an example of a sound list stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 refers to this sound list in the sound control main loop process to be described later, acquires various control information (volume information, pan information, etc.) corresponding to the sound source to be controlled, and then acquires the acquired control. Information is set in the corresponding control RAM.
<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 is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

  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 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 the state before the power interruption (before power interruption) is restored, and the state before the 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. In addition, a transmission information storage area is provided in the RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 151. 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, a 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 interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, 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. In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 151, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In 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 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 one of the winning symbols (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 152 (c)) and the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 152 (c)). 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 usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to the 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 (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out, 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 reservation number 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), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. 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. 152 (a) 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 The probability flag is off, Special figure F when figure probability fluctuation flag is off, special figure G when first small hit flag is on, special figure H when first small hit flag is on, special figure H, first off flag on In this 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 is turned on when the special figure I is turned on and the second off-flag is turned on. In the setting area of the RAM 308, a setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made. 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 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.
<Production execution timing data>

  FIG. 161 shows an example of effect execution timing data stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 controls each notification means based on the performance execution timing data set in the performance control main loop process described later.

  This effect execution timing data is the effect execution timing for normal reach A that is selected uniquely or based on a predetermined random number lottery when the special figure fluctuation time included in the command from the main control unit 300 is 10 seconds. It is data.

  The performance execution timing data is composed of three items of “time (ms)”, “lamp data”, and “sound data content”. For example, in response to time 0 ms, “normal fluctuation” is assigned to the ramp data, and “change start” is assigned to the sound data content. Corresponding to each of the time 33.3 ms, 66.6 ms, and 99.9 ms, “↑” (the lamp data set at that time is continuously set) is assigned to the ramp data, and the contents of the sound data are “-” (Not set) is assigned.

  Here, when setting silence or non-lighting, the lamp data or sound data content may be set unset on the performance execution timing data, or the non-lighted lamp data or silent sound data content may be set. Corresponding to the time 133.2 ms, “↑” is assigned to the ramp data, and “chance notification” is assigned to the sound data content.

  Corresponding to the time of 4995 ms, “−” is assigned to the ramp data, and “−” is assigned to the sound data content. Corresponding to the time of 5028.3 ms, “normal reach A” is assigned to the ramp data, and “reach notification” is assigned to the sound data contents. Corresponding to time 5061.6 ms, “↑” is assigned to the ramp data, and “−” is assigned to the sound data content. Corresponding to time 5094.9 ms, “↑” is assigned to the ramp data, and “effect A” is assigned to the sound data content.

Corresponding to each of the times 9966.7 ms and 9990 ms, “↑” is assigned to the ramp data, and “−” is assigned to the sound data content. Corresponding to the time 1007.3 ms, “↑” is assigned to the ramp data, and “Fluctuation stop” is assigned to the sound data content. Here, the sound control circuit 431 can set whether or not to reproduce the loop when the sound data has been reproduced. When the sound control circuit 431 is set to perform loop reproduction, a command indicating the end of reproduction needs to be newly transmitted to the sound control circuit 431 when the reproduction is terminated.
<Ramp data>

  FIG. 162 shows an example of lamp data stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 6A shows the lamp data “normal fluctuation” read out at the timing when the lamp data is set to “normal fluctuation” based on the performance execution timing data.

  The lamp data is composed of three items of “time (ms)”, “target port”, and “luminance (duty ratio)”. Here, a large number of effect lamps (various lamps 418) of this example are provided on the front side of the front frame door 106, and each of the effect lamps is connected to one of the output ports 01 to 03 of the lamp drive circuit 420. It is connected. As a result, the plurality of effect lamps are grouped according to which output port is connected, and the brightness is controlled at an independent timing for each group. The range of luminance is 0 to 255, 0 represents a duty ratio of 0%, and 255 represents a duty ratio of 100%.

  In the ramp data “normal fluctuation”, the target port “01” and the luminance “0” (duty ratio 0%) are assigned corresponding to the time 0 ms, and the target port “01” and the luminance “0” corresponding to the time 33.3 ms. 5 ”(duty ratio of about 2% (= 5/255)) is allocated, and the target port“ 01 ”and luminance“ 10 ”(duty ratio of about 4% (= 10/255)) corresponding to the time 66.6 ms Is assigned. These data indicate that the luminance of the group effect lamps connected to the output port 01 is gradually increased with time.

  In addition, the target port “03” and the luminance “255” (duty ratio 100%) are assigned to correspond to the times 4928.4 ms, 4861.7 ms, and 4995 ms, respectively. These data represent that the brightness of the group effect lamps connected to the output port 03 is maintained at the maximum brightness.

  FIG. 5B shows lamp data “normal reach A” read at the timing when the lamp data is set to “normal reach A” based on the performance execution timing data. In the ramp data “normal reach A”, the target port “02” and the luminance “255” are allocated corresponding to the time 0 ms, and the target port “02” and the luminance “127” (duty ratio approximately) corresponding to the time 33.3 ms. 50% (= 127/255)) is assigned, and the target port “02” and the luminance “255” are assigned corresponding to the time 66.6 ms. Further, the target port “01, 02” and the luminance “10” are allocated corresponding to the time 996.7 ms, the target port “01, 02” and the luminance “5” are allocated corresponding to the time 9990 ms, and the time 10023 is allocated. The target port “01, 02” and the luminance “0” are assigned corresponding to 3 ms.

  The lamp data may be set for each target port, or when a plurality of lamp driving circuits 420 are provided, the lamp data may be set for each lamp driving circuit 420. Also, if a large number of lamp data having a complicated control pattern is prepared, various lamp effects can be executed, but the data capacity of the lamp data in the ROM 406 increases.

For this reason, it is possible to prepare various lamp effects and reduce the data capacity of the lamp data by preparing several lamp data of simple control patterns and combining those lamp data in detail with the performance execution timing data. There is. For example, in the performance execution timing data shown in FIG. 160, two pieces of ramp data “normal fluctuation” and “normal reach A” are combined.
<Lamp brightness control>

  FIG. 163 is a diagram for describing brightness control of a lamp (LED). FIG. 4A is a graph showing the relationship between the current I (mA) flowing through the LED and the relative luminous intensity. The relative luminous intensity of the LED is 0 when the current I is 0 mA, and rises almost in proportion to the current I. Thus, the brightness of the LED can be controlled by controlling the current I. Since the power consumption of the LED is proportional to the value of the flowing current, it can be seen that the power consumption increases as the relative luminous intensity of the LED increases. In the present embodiment, the luminance of the LED is controlled by controlling the duty ratio, but the luminance of the LED may be controlled by controlling the current value.

  Moreover, even if the light emission means which emits light by flowing an electric current like the above-mentioned lamp (LED) is low current, it is easy to recognize light emission itself, and it is hard for a player to overlook. Therefore, information related to profits that change as the game progresses (details will be described later, for example, information that is highly important to the player, such as information indicating the amount of profits paid to the player, such as lottery results). It is suitable as a means.

FIG. 2B is a diagram for explaining the duty ratio of the LED. In each of the upper, middle, and lower graphs, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents the current value that flows through the LED. In the upper graph, in a minute unit time L, a constant current is passed through the LED for a time T (T ≦ L). In the middle graph, in the predetermined period L, the same current flows through the LED for a time T / 2. In the lower graph, in the predetermined period L, the same current is passed through the LED for a time T / 4. If the upper stage is a reference (duty ratio: 100%, brightness: bright), the middle stage duty ratio is slightly dark at 50%, and the lower stage duty ratio is 25% and dark. Thus, it is possible to control the brightness of the LED by controlling the duty ratio. However, even if the duty ratio is halved, the luminance of the LED is not halved as it is. Since the power consumption of the LED is almost proportional to the flow time if the current value is the same, the power consumption increases as the LED brightness (duty ratio) increases, and the power consumption decreases as the LED brightness decreases. I understand that
<Sound selection data>

  FIG. 164 (a) shows an example of sound selection data stored in advance in the sound ROM 431a of the sound control circuit 431. FIG. This sound selection data is composed of three items of “data content” (sound data content), “playback channel”, and “sound data”. The item “playback channel” is represented by “01” to “FF”, for example, and represents a priority level for each sound data. “FF” having the highest priority is assigned to system voice, abnormality notification voice, and the like. The item “sound data” represents data (for example, a file name) specifying compressed audio data (for example, WAV format).

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a reproduction channel “02” and sound data “paid out sound” are assigned corresponding to the data content “payout”, and a reproduction channel “01” is assigned corresponding to the data content “big hit announcement”. And the sound data “big hit notification sound” are assigned, the reproduction channel “03” and the sound data “BGM01” are assigned corresponding to the data content “BGM01”, and the reproduction channel “03” is assigned corresponding to the data content “BGM02”. And the sound data “BGM02” are assigned, the reproduction channel “03” and the sound data “BGM03” are assigned corresponding to the data content “BGM03”, and the reproduction channel “FF” is assigned corresponding to the data content “door open”. Sound data “door open notification sound” is assigned, and data content “payout error” Correspondingly, the reproduction channel “FF” and the sound data “payout abnormality notification sound” are allocated, and the reproduction channel “FF” and the sound data “magnetic field detection notification sound” are allocated corresponding to the data content “magnetic field detection”. .

  Although not shown in FIG. 11A, the sound selection data includes “change start”, “chance notification”, “reach notification”, and “effect A” shown in FIG. 161. Naturally, “variation stop” and the like are also included.

  In this example, since the playback time of sound data is controlled by a command from the basic circuit 402, the sound selection data does not include playback time data. As described above, the playback volume of the sound data is set to the maximum volume for the sound data of the playback channel “FF”, and the other sound data is set to the volume set in advance in the power saving mode or the user adjustment mode. The volume becomes high. The sound data is amplified by the amplification circuit 442 based on the information on the reproduction volume, whereby the volume of the reproduction sound output from the speaker 120 is determined.

FIG. 5B shows an example of the waveform of sound data amplified by the amplifier circuit 442. The horizontal direction in the figure represents the time axis, and the vertical direction represents the volume (amplitude). The waveform (lower part in the figure) amplified to sound data with a relatively large playback volume has a larger amplitude than the waveform amplified to sound data with relatively low playback volume (upper part in the figure). It has become. Generally, when the playback volume is increased, power consumption in the amplifier circuit 442 and the like is increased, and when the playback volume is decreased, power consumption in the amplifier circuit 442 and the like is decreased.
<Volume of speaker 120 and brightness of various lamps 418>

  FIG. 165A is a table showing an example of sound volume (sound pressure) output from the speaker 120 and brightness setting values of the various lamps 418. FIG. 5B is a table showing an example of usage, and FIG. 6C is a diagram showing an example of luminance.

  This table is stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400, for example. The first sub-control unit 400 sets the initial value and adjustable range of the sound volume and the brightness based on the setting of the first output setting switch 190 (or the second output setting switch 190) according to this table.

  In this example, the initial value and adjustable range of the volume and luminance based on the setting of the first output setting switch 190 and the initial value and adjustable range of the volume and luminance based on the setting of the second output setting switch 194 are the same. However, different settings may be used. Therefore, for example, only when one numerical value is a specific numerical value, the other numerical value may be settable. In addition, the other volume may be configured to be mutable only when one volume is a specific volume, or the other volume is set to a constant volume only when one volume is a specific volume. It may be configured. Further, when one volume is a specific volume, the other volume may not be adjusted.

  The method for measuring the volume of the sound output from the pachinko machine 100 is not particularly limited. For example, a microphone for measuring the volume is attached to the center of the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 and at a position approximately 500 mm above the glass surface. May be measured. Alternatively, the measurement may be performed by attaching to a position close to the head of a player having an average height (position of about 700 mm above the seat).

  The volume (sound pressure) is changed by changing the administrator setting value (scales 0 to F) by operating the first output setting switch 190 or in the setting value adjustment mode (for example, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. 179 (f)). The player can be adjusted by changing the player setting values (scales 1 to 15) by operating the second setting output switch 194 (details will be described later).

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 6B, among the settings by the first output setting switch 190 (or the second output setting switch 194), “5” to “F” are used for normal business use (normal mode). “4” is used for power saving mode A, “3” is used for power saving mode B, “1” and “2” are used for development and promotion, “0” is for application Used for.

  When the setting is “F”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 100 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 15. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 15 (sound pressure 100 dB) as a default. In the figure, the default value of the scale (sound pressure) in each setting is surrounded by a thick frame line. In the setting “F”, the sound pressure is 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. The level can be adjusted to 99 dB and 100 dB.

  When the setting is “F”, the initial value of the luminance setting is set to “bright (duty ratio 100%)”. The brightness setting can be adjusted by selecting and confirming one of the rectangular images (dark, medium, light) in the user adjustment mode (for example, the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIG. 179 (g)). However, when the screen is changed to the brightness adjustment screen, the brightness user setting value is set to “bright (duty ratio 100%)” having the highest brightness as a default.

  When the setting is “E”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 99 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 14. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 14 (sound pressure 99 dB) as a default. Corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen, sound pressure levels of 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB and 100 dB are provided. Is the same as the setting “F”. Also, the initial value of the brightness setting is “bright (duty ratio 100%)”, which is the same as the setting “F”.

  When the setting is “D”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 98 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 13. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 13 (sound pressure 98 dB) as a default. The sound pressure levels are 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB, and 100 dB corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. Is the same as in the case of the settings “E” and “F”. Also, the initial value of the brightness setting is “bright (duty ratio 100%)”, which is the same as when the settings are “E” and “F”.

  When the setting is “C”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 97 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 12. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 12 (sound pressure 97 dB) as a default. The sound pressure levels are 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB, and 100 dB corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. Is the same as in the case of the settings “D” to “F”. Further, the initial value of the brightness setting is “bright (duty ratio 100%)”, which is the same as in the case of the settings “D” to “F”.

  When the setting is “B”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 96 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 11. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 11 (sound pressure 96 dB) as a default. The sound pressure levels are 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB, and 100 dB corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. Is the same as in the case of the settings “C” to “F”. Also, the initial value of the brightness setting is “bright (duty ratio 100%)”, which is the same as in the case of the settings “C” to “F”.

  When the setting is “A”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 95 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 10. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 10 (sound pressure 95 dB) as a default. The sound pressure levels are 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB, and 100 dB corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. Is the same as in the case of the settings “B” to “F”.

  When the setting is “A”, the initial value of the luminance setting is set to “medium (duty ratio 70%)”. The brightness setting can be adjusted by selecting and confirming any of the rectangular images (dark, medium, and light) on the brightness adjustment screen in the user adjustment mode, which is the same as the settings “B” to “F”. It is. However, when the screen shifts to the brightness adjustment screen, a rectangular image (dark) indicating a setting with slightly low brightness is selected as a default.

  When the setting is “9”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 91 dB and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 9. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 9 (sound pressure 91 dB) as a default. When the setting is “9”, the range of the sound pressure level that can be adjusted on the volume adjustment screen is lower as compared with the settings “A” to “F”. Each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen corresponds to sound pressures of 74 dB, 76 dB, 78 dB, 79 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 89 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, and 97 dB. Note that the appearance of the volume adjustment screen is the same as that of the settings “A” to “F” except for the default number of scales. Therefore, when the setting is “9”, for example, even if the user setting value of the volume is set to the maximum scale 15 on the volume adjustment screen, the sound pressure level is set to 100 dB as in the case of the settings “A” to “F”. Is not set and is set to 97 dB lower than that. If the user setting value of the volume is set to a scale of 6 or less when the setting is “9”, the sound pressure level is 74 dB lower than the lowest sound pressure level 86 dB that can be set when the setting is “A” to “F”. It is set to 83 dB. The point that the initial value of the luminance setting is “medium (duty ratio 70%)” is the same as in the case of setting “A”.

  When the setting is “8”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 89 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 8. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 8 (sound pressure 89 dB) as a default. The sound pressure levels are 74 dB, 76 dB, 78 dB, 79 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 89 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, and 97 dB corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. Is the same as the setting “9”. In addition, the initial value of the brightness setting is “medium (duty ratio 70%)”, which is the same as the settings “9” and “A”.

  When the setting is “7”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 86 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 7. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 7 (sound pressure 86 dB) as a default. The sound pressure levels are 74 dB, 76 dB, 78 dB, 79 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 89 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, and 97 dB corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. This is the same as the setting “8” and “9”.

  When the setting is “7”, the initial value of the luminance setting is set to “dark (duty ratio 40%)”. The brightness setting can be adjusted by selecting and confirming any of the rectangular images (dark, medium, and light) on the brightness adjustment screen in the user adjustment mode, which is the same as the settings “8” to “F”. It is. However, when transitioning to the brightness adjustment screen, a rectangular image (dark) indicating a setting with low brightness is selected as a default.

  When the setting is “6”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 75 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 6. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 6 (sound pressure 75 dB) as a default. When the setting is “6”, the range of the sound pressure level that can be adjusted on the volume adjustment screen is further lower as compared with the settings “7” to “9”. Each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen corresponds to sound pressures 65 dB, 67 dB, 69 dB, 71 dB, 73 dB, 75 dB, 77 dB, 79 dB, 81 dB, 83 dB, 85 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, and 90 dB. Therefore, when the setting is “6”, for example, even if the user setting value of the volume is set to the maximum scale 15 on the volume adjustment screen, the sound pressure level is the highest sound pressure level when the setting is “7” to “9”. It is set to 90 dB which is lower than 97 dB. If the user setting value of the volume is set to 5 or less when the setting is “6”, the sound pressure level is 65 dB lower than the lowest sound pressure level 74 dB that can be set when the setting is “7” to “9”. 73 dB is set. The point that the initial value of the brightness setting is “dark (duty ratio 40%)” is the same as the setting “7”.

  Is set to “5”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 73 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 5. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 5 (sound pressure 73 dB) as a default. The sound pressure levels are 65 dB, 67 dB, 69 dB, 71 dB, 73 dB, 75 dB, 77 dB, 79 dB, 81 dB, 83 dB, 85 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, and 90 dB corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. Is the same as the setting “6”. Also, the initial value of the brightness setting is “medium (duty ratio 70%)”, which is the same as the settings “6” and “7”.

  As described above, when the setting is in the range of “5” to “F” for normal sales, the lower the setting is (the closer it is “5”), the lower the volume set by default is adjustable. The volume range is lowered and the brightness set by default is lowered.

  When the setting is “4”, the operation mode is set to the power saving mode A, and the initial value of the sound pressure is the lowest sound pressure level that can be set when the setting is “5” to “F” (that is, The lowest sound pressure level that can be set by the player is set to 60 dB, which is lower than 65 dB. When the setting is “4”, the player cannot adjust the volume, and the sound pressure is fixed at 60 dB.

  When the setting is “4”, the initial value of the luminance setting is “dark (duty) that is the lowest luminance that can be set when the setting is“ 5 ”to“ F ”(that is, the lowest luminance that can be set by the player). Is set to “extremely dark (duty ratio 10%)”. When the setting is “4”, luminance adjustment by the player is impossible, and the luminance is fixed to “extremely dark (duty ratio 10%)”.

  When the setting is “3”, the operation mode is set to the power saving mode B, and the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 0 dB (silence) that is lower than the sound pressure of 60 dB when the setting is “4”. The Even when the setting is “3”, the player cannot adjust the volume, and the sound pressure is fixed at 0 dB. When the setting is “3”, the initial value of the luminance setting is set to “extinguish (duty ratio 0%)” lower than the luminance “extreme darkness (duty ratio 10%)” when the setting “4” is set. Is done. Even in the case of setting “3”, the player cannot adjust the luminance, and the luminance is fixed to “extinguish (duty ratio 0%)”.

  Thus, in the power saving modes A and B, the sound volume and the brightness are fixed to a level that cannot be set by the player (a level lower than the range that can be set by the player). In this example, the power saving modes A and B are set by operating the first output setting switch 190 (or the second output setting switch 194). However, the game store clerk confirms the setting of the pachinko machine 100. The power saving modes A and B may be set according to a predetermined operation such as a setting change.

  When the setting is “2” (for development and sales promotion), the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 70 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 2. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 2 (70 dB) as a default. When the setting is “2”, the sound pressure level that can be adjusted on the volume adjustment screen is different from any of the settings “5” to “F”. Each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen corresponds to sound pressures of 64 dB, 70 dB, 74 dB, 77 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 d, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, and 94 dB. The initial value of the brightness setting is “bright (duty ratio 100%)” which is the same as the settings “B” to “F”.

  When the setting is “1” (for development and sales promotion), the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 64 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 1. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of volume is set to scale 1 (64 dB) as a default. Corresponding to each of the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen, the sound pressure levels are 64 dB, 70 dB, 74 dB, 77 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, and 94 dB. This is the same as the setting “2”. The point that the initial value of the brightness setting is “bright (duty ratio 100%)” is also the same as in the case of setting “2”.

When the setting is “0” (for application), the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 0 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 0. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to 0 (0 dB) as a default. Note that when the setting is “5” to “F”, the user setting value of the volume can be set only on the scales 1 to 15, and cannot be set to the scale 0. Each of the scales 0 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen corresponds to sound pressures 0 dB, 64 dB, 70 dB, 74 dB, 77 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, and 94 dB. The initial value of the brightness setting is “bright (duty ratio 100%)”, which is the same as when the settings are “1” and “2”.
<Brightness and lighting time of LED lamp>

  FIG. 166 shows how the power consumption of the LED lamp changes with the above settings “F” (duty ratio 100%), “A” (duty ratio 70%), and “7” (duty ratio 40%). It is a figure explaining. In each of the settings “F”, “A”, and “7”, it is assumed that the duty ratio setting remains the initial setting. The LED lamp A emits light with a relatively high luminance (duty ratio) based on predetermined lamp data (see FIGS. 162 (a) and 162 (b) above), and the LED lamp B is based on the lamp data. It is assumed that light is emitted with a luminance lower than A.

Since the power consumption of the LED lamp largely depends on the product of the brightness (duty ratio in this example) and time, the LED power consumption of the LED lamps A and B at the setting “F” is used as a reference. The power consumption of the lamps A and B is reduced by about 30%, and the power consumption of the LED lamps A and B at the setting “7” is reduced by about 60%. As described above, the reduction rate of the power consumption by changing the setting is the same for the LED lamps A and B, but the reduction width of the power consumption is higher for the LED lamp A having a higher luminance as shown by the thick arrows in the figure. Is larger than the LED lamp B having a low luminance.
<First sub-control unit main process>

  Next, the first sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub-control unit main process.

  When the first sub control unit 400 receives a reset signal from the reset circuit 403 described above, the first sub control unit 400 starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 406. First, in step S301, initial setting is performed. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of various variables (including processing for initializing a variable CNT described later to 0), and the like are performed.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the variable CNT stored in the RAM 408 is 33 or more. If the variable CNT is applicable, the process proceeds to step S303, and if not, the determination process of step S302 is repeatedly executed. Here, the variable CNT is a variable added every 1 ms in a 1 ms timer interrupt process described later. Therefore, the process for determining whether or not the variable CNT is 33 or more in step S302 is the process for determining whether or not 33 ms has elapsed since the variable CNT was initialized to 0 in step S301 or step S303. It is synonymous with. In step S303, after the variable CNT is initialized to 0, the process proceeds to step S304. Note that the process of step S302 is not limited to this example, and for example, the main loop process (steps S302 to S312) may be executed three times in 100 ms (30 times per second).

  In step S304, liquid crystal reception driver processing is performed. In the liquid crystal reception driver processing, processing of a command received from a liquid crystal control unit (not shown) (control unit that controls the decorative symbol display device 208) is performed. In step S305, an effect control driver process is performed. In the effect control reception driver process, a command received from the second sub control unit 500 is processed.

  In step S306, effect control main loop processing is performed. In this effect control main loop process, an unprocessed command received by a command reception interrupt process to be described later is acquired from a command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and a process corresponding to the unprocessed command is performed. For example, FIG. The lamp and sound are controlled based on the performance execution timing data shown in FIG.

  In step S307, a lamp control main loop process is performed. In this lamp control main loop process, control related to the lamp is performed based on the lamp data set in the effect control main loop process of step S306. In step S308, sound control main loop processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this sound control main loop process, control related to the sound (sound) is performed based on the sound data set in the effect control main loop process of step S306.

  In step S309, lamp driver processing is performed. In this lamp driver process, the light output from the various lamps 418 and 440 is controlled based on the lamp control information set in the lamp control main loop process in step S307. In step S310, sound driver processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this sound driver process, the sound output from the speaker 120 is controlled via the sound control circuit 431 based on the sound control information set in the sound control main loop process in step S308.

  In step S311, liquid crystal communication driver processing is performed. In the liquid crystal communication driver process, a process of transmitting a command to a liquid crystal control unit (not shown) is performed. In step S312, the effect control unit communication driver process is performed. In the effect control communication driver process, the process proceeds to step S302 after performing a process of transmitting a command to the second sub-control unit 500 and the like.

The first sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S302 to S312 except for interruption due to a command reception interrupt process, a 1ms timer interrupt process, a 10ms timer interrupt process, or a DMA interrupt process, which will be described later. .
<Command reception interrupt processing>

  Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4B is a flowchart showing the flow of command reception interrupt processing.

This command reception interrupt process is a process executed by the first sub-control unit 400 triggered by a command reception interrupt that occurs when a command from the main control unit 300 is received. In step S401, the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command, and then the process ends.
<1ms timer interrupt processing>

  Next, a 1 ms timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10C is a flowchart showing the flow of 1 ms timer interrupt processing.

The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt once every predetermined time (1 ms in this example), and executes a 1 ms timer interrupt process triggered by this timer interrupt. To do. In step S501, the process ends after adding 1 to the variable CNT provided in the RAM 406.
<10ms timer interrupt processing>

  Next, a 10 ms timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4D is a flowchart showing the flow of 10 ms timer interrupt processing.

The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt once every predetermined time (in this example, 10 ms), and executes a 10 ms timer interrupt process triggered by this timer interrupt. To do. In step S601, the first sensor reading process is performed. In the next step S602, the second sensor reading process is performed, and then the process ends. Here, in the first sensor reading process, for example, the detection signal of the second output setting switch 194 is acquired via the sensor circuit 428 (see FIG. 153), and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408 as a player setting value. Processing to memorize is performed. In the second sensor reading process, a detection signal from another switch is acquired, and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408. <DMA interrupt process>

  Next, DMA interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5E is a flowchart showing the flow of DMA interrupt processing.

The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a DMA interrupt notifying the end of the DMA transfer, and executes a DMA interrupt process triggered by this DMA interrupt. In step S <b> 701, after performing various processes accompanying the end of DMA transfer, the process ends.
<Player setting screen display processing>

  Next, the player setting screen display process executed in the effect control main loop process (step S306) in the first sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure (a) is the flowchart which showed the flow of the player setting screen display process.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a player setting screen display start condition is satisfied. If applicable, the process proceeds to step S802, and if not, the process proceeds to step S803. In step S802, display of a player setting screen (for example, the menu screen shown in FIG. 179 (d)) is started, and then the process proceeds to step S803. Here, the player setting screen display start condition is, for example, that a specific operation means is operated in a state in which the fluctuation display of the general map or the special figure is not performed (during the non-fluctuation of the normal figure or the special figure). Such as when a specific operation means is operated during a demonstration display, or when a specific operation means is operated other than during a big hit game.

In step S803, it is determined whether or not a player setting screen display end condition is satisfied. If yes, the process proceeds to step S804, and if not, the process ends. In step S804, the process is terminated after the display of the player setting screen is terminated. Here, the player setting screen display end condition is, for example, when a specific operation means is operated. Note that the processing of steps S801 to S802 and the processing of steps S803 to S804 may be separate modules. In this case, both may be executed each time in the production control main loop processing, or both may be executed at different periods. Also good.
<Sound control main loop processing>

  Next, the sound control main loop process (step S308) in the first sub control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2B is a flowchart showing the flow of the sound control loop process.

In step S1001, sound data update processing is performed. In this sound data update processing, control such as reproduction and stop of the sound included in the effect set in the effect control main loop process, and processing such as fade-in, fade-out, and pan for the sound being reproduced are performed. In the next step S1002, volume switch processing (details will be described later) is performed. Although details will be described later, in this volume switch processing, volume change processing by the first output setting switch 192 is performed.
<Sound driver processing>

  Next, the sound driver process (step S310) in the first sub control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing the flow of sound driver processing.

In step S1101, an administrator setting value control process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this administrator setting value control process, an administrator setting value update process or the like is performed. In step S1102, other sound driver processing (initialization processing of the sound control circuit 431, diagnosis processing, error processing, etc.) is performed, and then the processing ends.
<Volume switch processing>

  Next, the volume switch process (step S1002) in the sound control main loop process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing the flow of volume switch processing.

In step S1301, volume value change processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the volume value changing process, a volume changing process or the like by the first output setting switch 190 is performed. In step S1302, the processing is terminated after other volume switch processing is performed.
<Volume value change processing>

  Next, the volume value change process (step S1301) in the volume switch process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing the flow of the volume value change process.

  In step S1501, the detection signal of the first output setting switch 190 is acquired, and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408 as the current administrator setting value. In step S1502, it is determined whether or not the current administrator setting value acquired in step S1501 matches the previous administrator setting value stored in the RAM 408. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S1503. Then, the process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1503, the above-mentioned player setting value is acquired, and in step 1504, 1 is set to the variable CH_CNT. In step S1505, the processes of the next steps S1506 to S1509 are repeatedly executed until the variable CH_CNT becomes 1 to 32.

  In step S1506, it is determined whether there is a phrase being output in the channel (CH_CNT). If there is a phrase being output, the process proceeds to step S1507, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1509. In step S1507, the volume of the channel (CH_CNT) is calculated, and in the next step S1508, after processing for setting the volume of the channel (CH_CNT) is performed, the process proceeds to step S1508. In step S1509, 1 is added to CH_CNT, and then the process proceeds to step S1505.

In step S1510, the current administrator setting value is set as the previous administrator setting value to update the previous administrator setting value, and the process ends. In this example, the volume of channel 1 to channel 32 is updated by repeatedly executing the processing from step S1506 to step S1509 until the variable CH_CNT is changed from 1 to 32. It may be configured to update the volume of channel 1 to channel 31 excluding channel 32 (error sound) by repeatedly executing the processing of step S1506 to step S1509 until it reaches 31.
<Administrator set value control processing>

  Next, the administrator setting value control process (step S1101) in the sound driver process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is the flowchart which showed the flow of the administrator setting value control processing.

  In step S1601, the current port value stored in the RAM 408 is saved to the previous port value stored in the RAM 408. In step S1602, the states of the input terminals P1 to P4 (b0 to b3 of the first output setting switch 190). Is set to the current port value.

In step S1603, the current port value is compared with the previous port value, and if the values are the same, the process proceeds to step S1604, and if the values are different, the process proceeds to step S1608 to initialize the variable F_CNT to 0 and perform processing. finish. In step S1604, 1 is added to the variable F_CNT stored in the RAM 408. In step S1605, it is determined whether the variable F_CNT is 15 or more. As a result of the determination, if it is 15 or more, the value stored in the current port value is stored in the administrator setting value stored in the RAM 408 in step S1606, and the variable F_CNT is initialized to 0 in step S1607. To finish the process.
<Game control and production control>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 171, the flow of game control by the main control unit 300 and production control by the first sub control unit 400 will be described. This figure is a time chart showing the relationship between the special figure variation display by the main control unit 300 and the decorative symbol variation display by the first sub-control unit 400.

  For example, when the main control unit 300 starts the special figure change display at the timing shown in FIG. 9A, the main control unit 300 transmits a change start command to the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 that has received this variation start command starts the decorative symbol variation display. However, it takes time for the command reception processing and command analysis processing from the main control unit 300, so that FIG. A command instructing the liquid crystal control unit to display the decorative symbols is transmitted to the liquid crystal control unit at a timing shown in FIG. The liquid crystal control unit that has received this command starts displaying the decorative symbols, but it takes time for command reception processing, command analysis processing, etc. from the first sub-control unit 400, so from the timing shown in FIG. The display of the decorative design is started at the timing shown in FIG.

  In other words, the start timing of the special figure variation display and the decorative symbol display is not exactly the same in the strict sense, but this timing deviation is unavoidable due to communication between control units, interrupt cycles of each control unit, etc. It is.

  Therefore, “simultaneous” in the present invention is a concept that allows such an inevitable timing shift in addition to the completely same timing. For example, “the decorative symbol display starts simultaneously with the start of the special figure variation display”. In addition to the case where the special figure variation display and the decorative symbol display are started at exactly the same timing, for example, the special figure variation display is started at the timing shown in FIG. This also includes the case where the decorative symbol display is started. “Stop the decorative symbol display at the same time as stopping the special symbol variation display” means that the special symbol variation display and the decorative symbol display are stopped at the same timing, for example, as shown in FIG. The case where the special-figure variation display is stopped at the timing and the decorative symbol display is stopped at the timing shown in FIG.

Further, the timing shift may become longer or shorter due to fluctuations in the interrupt cycle. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the main processing at time X and time Y shown in FIG. Although it is the time from receiving a command from the control unit 300 to transmitting the command to the liquid crystal control unit, the time X may be longer or shorter than the time Y. Therefore, the time shown in FIGS. (A) to (c) may differ from the time shown in FIGS. (G) to (i). It is the timing to start. The same applies to the timing of “stopping the decorative symbol display simultaneously with the stop of the special figure variation display”.
<Display timing of setting screen>

  Next, an example of the display timing of the setting screen will be described. Here, the setting screen means that the player uses the second output setting switch 194 to adjust the volume of sound output from the speaker 120 or adjust the luminance of light emitted from various lamps 418. For example, a menu screen shown in FIG. 179 (d) corresponds to the screen.

  FIG. 172 (a) is a diagram showing a first example of the display timing of the special figure variation display and the demonstration screen. In this example, after the special chart fluctuation display is finished, when the time Ta (for example, 30 seconds) has passed without the special figure fluctuation display being performed, or after the last demonstration (demo screen display) is finished, When the time Ta has elapsed without the special figure fluctuation display being performed, a demonstration of the reproduction time Tb is started.

  FIG. 172 (b) is a diagram illustrating a second example of the display timing of the special figure variation display and the demonstration screen. In this example, after the special chart fluctuation display is finished, the first demonstration screen display is started after the time Ta (for example, 30 seconds) has passed without the special figure fluctuation display being performed, and the reproduction time Tb demonstration is started. When the time Ta elapses without the special-fluctuation display after the completion of 1 (first demonstration screen display, for example, still image display), the demo 2 (second display) with a playback time Tc different from the demo 1 is displayed. Second demo screen display (for example, video display) is started.

  FIG. 172 (c) is a diagram showing an example in which a setting screen is displayed before displaying the demonstration screen of the first embodiment shown in FIG. In this example, after the setting screen display is finished, the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb is started after the time Ta (for example, 30 seconds) has passed without the special figure fluctuation display being performed. In this example, the first compound control unit 400 receives a change button command from the main control unit 300 and accepts the operation of the setting button when the time until the next command can be received elapses. Display the screen.

  FIG. 173 (a) is a diagram illustrating an example in which the setting screen is displayed during the demonstration screen display of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 172 (a) and the demonstration screen display is interrupted. In this example, during the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb, the demonstration is temporarily interrupted and the setting screen is displayed, and then the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb is resumed. In this example, the demo playback time is adjusted so that the total time (Tb1 + Tb2) of the demo playback time Tb1 before the setting screen display and the demo playback time Tb2 after the setting screen display becomes Tb. Yes.

  FIG. 173 (b) is a diagram showing an example of displaying the setting screen without interrupting the demonstration screen display during the demonstration screen display of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 172 (a). In this example, during the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb, the setting screen is displayed without interrupting the demonstration, and then the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb is resumed. In this example, the setting screen display is displayed on top of the demonstration screen display at the start of the setting screen display, thereby making the demonstration screen display invisible and erasing the setting screen display at the end of the setting screen display. Thus, the demonstration screen display is made visible. With such a configuration, the process of interrupting / resuming the demonstration screen display becomes unnecessary, and the control burden may be reduced.

FIG. 173 (c) is a diagram showing an example in which the setting screen is displayed without interrupting the demonstration screen display immediately before the end of the demonstration screen display of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 172 (a). In this example, the setting screen is displayed without interrupting the demo just before the end of the demonstration of the playback time Tb. In this example, the setting screen display is displayed on top of the demonstration screen display at the start of the setting screen display, thereby making the demonstration screen display invisible and erasing the setting screen display at the end of the setting screen display. However, the demonstration screen display can be visually recognized, but the demonstration screen is not displayed because the demonstration is terminated when the setting screen is displayed.
<Example of volume adjustment>

  Next, an example of volume adjustment will be described. FIG. 174 (a) is a time chart showing an example in which the volume adjustment is not performed before the special figure variation display is started. In this example, since the volume is set to 96 dB over the entire period from 0 to 100, BGM01 (stereo 01), fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02), and serif 01 (monaural 01) are set to 0 to 100 ms. The sound is output with a sound pressure of 96 dB over the period. In this example, the unit of the numerical value shown in the figure (0 to 100 in this example) is ms, but the unit of the numerical value may be a frame.

  FIG. 174 (b) is a time chart showing an example in which the volume is adjusted before the special figure variation display is started. In this example, the volume is changed from 96 dB to 100 dB at a timing of 30 ms. For this reason, BGM01 (stereo 01) is output at a sound pressure of 96 dB at a timing before 30 ms, and BGM01 (stereo 01) is output at a sound pressure of 100 dB at a timing after 30 ms. The fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02) is output at a sound pressure of 100 dB.

  In this example, the sound data corresponding to BGM01 (stereo 01) is not rewritten at the volume change timing of 30 ms. However, as shown in FIG. 174 (c), BGM01 is changed at the same timing as the volume change. After (Stereo 01) is temporarily stopped, new sound data may be reset or new sound data may be overwritten at the same timing.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 175 (a), a predetermined time has elapsed after BGM01 (stereo 01) is temporarily stopped by erasing sound data corresponding to BGM01 (stereo 01) at the timing of volume change. The sound data corresponding to BGM01 (stereo 01) may be set again later (after 10 ms in this example). In this example, at the timing of 30 ms, display of the setting screen is started by operation of the operating means, but no sound is output during a period of 30 ms to 40 ms. Further, the BGM02 (stereo 02) in the setting screen that is outputting sound in FIG. 175 (b) is configured not to output sound. While the setting screen is displayed, the volume of BGM01 (stereo 01) may be lowered or muted (the volume is set to 0 or muted).

  FIG. 175 (b) is a time chart showing an example in which volume adjustment is performed while the setting screen is displayed. In this example, the display of the setting screen is started at the timing of 30 ms, and BGM01 (stereo 1) is stopped, while BGM2 (stereo 02) and the screen display sound 01 (in accordance with the display of the setting screen). The sound of monaural 01) has started. Further, at the timing of 300 ms, the volume is changed from 96 dB to 98 dB and the sound of the sound volume determination sound (monaural 02) is started. Further, at the timing of 330 ms, after the sound data corresponding to BGM02 (stereo 02) is deleted, BGM02 (stereo 02) is stopped, and then the sound data corresponding to BGM01 (stereo 01) is set to set BGM01 (stereo). 01) is resumed.

  FIG. 175 (c) is a time chart showing an example in which the setting screen display is forcibly terminated. In this example, after the setting screen display is started at a timing of 30 ms, the setting screen display is forcibly terminated at a timing of 300 ms on the condition that a specific operation means is operated, and this corresponds to BGM02 (stereo 02). The sound data corresponding to BGM01 (stereo 01) is set and the sound output from BGM01 (stereo 01) is resumed after the BGM02 (stereo 02) is stopped by deleting the sound data to be played. When the setting screen display is forcibly terminated as shown in FIG. 176 (a), the sound data corresponding to BGM01 (stereo 01) is set again after a predetermined time (in this example, 10 ms). You may try again. Further, when the luminance is changed on the setting screen, the same sound as the sound volume determination sound that is output when the volume is changed may be output.

  FIG. 176 (b) is a time chart showing an example in which another event has occurred before the setting screen ends. In this example, since another event (for example, a ball entering the start port) occurs at a timing of 300 ms, the sound output of BGM01 (stereo 01) is resumed and the sound of the fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02) is output. Although started, the stop of BGM02 (stereo 02) corresponding to the setting screen is delayed, and sound is output overlapping BGM01 (stereo 01) and fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02).

  FIG. 177 (a) is a time chart showing an example in which the setting screen is displayed and the volume is adjusted during the demonstration. In this example, during a demonstration in which BGM03 (stereo 01) is being output, a setting screen is displayed at a timing of 30 ms, and on this setting screen, the volume is changed from 96 dB to 100 dB at a timing of 300 ms. As shown in FIG. 177 (b), the sound data corresponding to BGM03 (stereo 01) may be set again at the timing of volume change.

  FIG. 177 (c) is a time chart showing an example in which another event occurs before the end of the setting screen during the demonstration. In this example, since another event (for example, a ball entering the start port) occurs at a timing of 300 ms, the sound output from BGM03 (stereo 01) is resumed and the sound from the fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02) is output. Although started, the stop of BGM02 (stereo 02) corresponding to the setting screen is delayed, and sound is output overlapping BGM01 (stereo 01) and fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02).

  FIG. 178 (a) is a time chart showing an example in which the volume is changed on the setting screen during the demonstration. In this example, display of the setting screen is started at the timing of 30 ms, and the volume is changed from 96 dB to 98 dB by operating the second output setting switch 194 at the timing of 80 ms. Further, the sound output of the volume change sound 01 (monaural 02) is started at the timing of the volume change.

  In FIG. 178 (b), the volume is changed from 98 dB to 100 dB by operating the first output setting switch 190 at a timing of 300 ms in addition to FIG. Absent.

FIG. 178 (c) is a time chart when an error occurs. In this example, since the abnormality is detected, the sound of the error sound (monaural 12) is continued for a long time irrespective of the demonstration, the setting screen display, and the like.
<Example of volume adjustment screen and brightness adjustment screen>

  Next, an example of the volume adjustment screen and the brightness adjustment screen will be described. FIG. 179 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition until the volume adjustment screen and the brightness adjustment screen are displayed in time series.

  In the present example, when the special period stop display and the decorative symbol stop display shown in FIG. 5B are finished, a predetermined period elapses and the operation of the second output setting switch 194 is accepted. The menu display shown in FIG.

  Initially, the first sub-control unit 400 suggests that a menu can be displayed as shown in FIG. 5C on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed after the decorative symbol stop display is performed. Display suggestion notification is performed. In this example, as a menu display suggestion notification, an image imitating the appearance of the second output setting switch 194 is displayed by using the decorative symbol display device 208, and “menu screen display” is displayed on the right side of the image. Is displayed.

  Subsequently, on the condition that the operation of the second output setting switch 194 is accepted, the first sub control unit 400 shifts to the set value adjustment mode and displays a menu screen as shown in FIG. . In this example, as a menu display, a selection menu of volume adjustment and brightness adjustment is displayed, and either one of the selection menus is highlighted according to the operation of the left button 194b and the right button 194c of the second output setting switch 194. By doing so, it becomes the state of temporary selection.

  Subsequently, when the first sub control unit 400 receives an operation of the determination button 194a of the second output setting switch 194, the first sub control unit 400 displays a screen corresponding to the temporarily selected selection menu. Specifically, when the operation of the enter button 194a is accepted while the volume adjustment is temporarily selected on the menu screen, the volume adjustment screen as shown in FIG. When the operation of the enter button 194a is accepted in a state where is temporarily selected, a brightness adjustment screen as shown in FIG.

  Note that the setting screen (menu screen, volume adjustment screen, brightness adjustment screen) cannot be displayed while the special map is changing, but may be displayed while the normal map is changing. Further, when the setting screen is displayed, a “predetermined effect” based on the usual map change may be displayed. Here, the “predetermined effect” may be executed when the electric figure is won for a long time (for example, the second normal symbol) that is open for a long time, or it may be executed even in the case of a fake (false). Of course, a predetermined display or a predetermined sound may be output before or during the opening of the electric chew. In addition, the “predetermined effects” are classified into effects 1 for winning the second normal symbol, effects 2A for notifying the winning, effects 2B for notifying the winning, effects 3 relating to the opening of the electric chew, etc. May be. Further, during the setting screen display, all of these effects 1 to 3 may be executed, or only the effect 3 may be executed.

Further, in a predetermined effect, only sound may be output without displaying, and when this sound is output, volume adjustment may be enabled or disabled. Further, the setting screen may be deleted when the normal figure is won, or the volume of the sound of a predetermined effect may be lowered while the setting screen is displayed. Further, when the volume is adjusted during a predetermined performance, the confirmation sound may not be sounded, the sound may be sounded at the default sound volume, or may be sounded at a low sound.
<Volume adjustment example 1>

  Next, volume adjustment example 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the figure which showed the volume adjustment example 1 in time series.

  Before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 5A, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the administrator setting value is set to B and the player setting value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the volume (volume) setting value is set to a default value of 96 dB corresponding to the setting “B”.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in FIG. 10A, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode and displays the menu screen shown in FIG. Since the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is accepted while this menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 has received the pressing operation of the right button 194c of the second output setting switch 194 twice during the display of the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. Is changed from “11” to “13”, and the set value of the volume is changed from 96 dB corresponding to “11” to 98 dB corresponding to “13”. Further, in response to the increase in the volume (volume) setting value by two steps, a display for increasing the volume adjustment scale from 11 to 13 is performed as shown in FIG.

Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 ends the set value adjustment mode because it has accepted the pressing operation of the determination button 194a of the second output setting switch 194 once at the timing shown in FIG. In this example, as a display to notify the end of the set value adjustment mode, the volume adjustment scale is erased and at the same time the character display “Volume changed” is displayed, but the screen returns to the normal game screen. Alternatively, the volume change may be notified by voice.
<Volume adjustment example 2>

  Next, a volume adjustment example 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the figure which showed the volume adjustment example 2 in time series.

  Before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 5A, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the administrator setting value is set to B and the player setting value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the volume (volume) setting value is set to a default value of 96 dB corresponding to the setting “B”.

  The first sub-control unit 400 receives an operation of the first output setting switch 190 (for example, an operation by a store clerk at a game store) at the timing before the transition to the set value adjustment mode shown in FIG. The administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, and the volume (volume) setting value is changed from 96 dB corresponding to the default value of “B” to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of “F”. ing. Further, since the administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, the player setting value is changed from “11” corresponding to the administrator setting value “B” to the administrator setting value “F”. It is changed to “15” corresponding to.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 has received the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in FIG. 5B, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode and displays the menu screen shown in FIG. Since the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is accepted while this menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. At this time, since the player setting value is “15”, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a display for setting the volume adjustment scale to 15.

That is, in this example, the player does not adjust the volume in the set value adjustment mode, but the player's volume is adjusted by the first output setting switch 190 at the timing shown in FIG. Regardless of intention, the player setting value is forcibly changed to the administrator setting value. Therefore, not only the manager (such as a store clerk of the game shop) who has adjusted the volume by the first output setting switch 190 but also the player can grasp that the volume has been adjusted.
<Volume adjustment example 3>

  Next, a volume adjustment example 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 182 and 183. FIG. 182 is a diagram showing volume adjustment example 3 in time series. Since FIGS. 182 (a) to (c) are the same as FIGS. 180 (a) to (c) of the volume adjustment example 1 described above, description thereof is omitted.

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during the display of the volume adjustment screen shown in (c) to (d) of the figure, at the timing shown in (e) of the figure. The administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, and the volume (volume) setting value is changed from 96 dB corresponding to the default value of “B” to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of “F”. ing.

  As described above, in this example, the volume is adjusted at the timing shown in FIG. 4D, but the administrator setting value is changed at the timing shown in FIG. With such a configuration, since the timing at which the volume changes can be delayed as compared with the volume adjustment, the change in volume can be easily noticed in some cases.

  In addition, at the timing shown in FIG. 9E, the administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, so that the player setting value is “11” corresponding to the administrator setting value “B”. To “15” corresponding to the administrator setting value “F”.

  On the other hand, in this example, the set value of the volume (volume) is increased by four stages. However, since the volume is not adjusted by the second output setting switch 194, at the timings shown in FIGS. There is no display for raising the volume adjustment scale from 11 to 15 in four steps.

  FIGS. 183 (f) to (h) are diagrams showing, in time series, the state in which the volume adjustment screen is displayed again after the volume adjustment shown in FIG. Before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 183 (f), since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “F”, the administrator setting value is set to F and the player setting value is set to 15. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “F”, the volume (volume) setting value is set to a default value of 100 dB corresponding to the setting “F”.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in FIG. 5F, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode and displays the menu screen shown in FIG. Since the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is accepted while this menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. At this time, since the player setting value is “15”, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a display for setting the volume adjustment scale to 15.

That is, in this example, the player does not adjust the volume in the set value adjustment mode, but the volume adjustment by the first output setting switch 190 is performed at the timing in the set value adjustment mode shown in FIG. 182 (d). As a result, the player setting value is forcibly changed to the administrator setting value regardless of the player's intention. Therefore, not only the manager (such as a store clerk of the game shop) who has adjusted the volume by the first output setting switch 190 but also the player can grasp that the volume has been adjusted.
<Volume adjustment example 4>

  Next, volume adjustment example 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 184 and 185. In addition, the figure is the figure which showed the volume adjustment example 4 in time series.

  Before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 5A, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the administrator setting value is set to B and the player setting value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the volume (volume) setting value is set to a default value of 96 dB corresponding to the setting “B”.

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in FIG. 5A, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode and displays the menu screen shown in FIG. Since the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is accepted while the menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the pressing operation of the left button 194b of the second output setting switch 194 twice during the display of the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. Is changed from “11” to “9”, and the set value of the volume is changed from 96 dB corresponding to “11” to 94 dB corresponding to “9”. Corresponding to the lowering of the set value of the sound volume (volume) by two steps, a display for lowering the volume adjustment scale from 11 to 9 by two steps is performed as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during the display of the volume adjustment screens shown in FIGS. At the timing, the administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, and the volume (volume) setting value is changed from 94 dB to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of “F”. Further, since the administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, the player setting value is changed from “11” corresponding to the administrator setting value “B” to the administrator setting value “F”. It is changed to “15” corresponding to.

  On the other hand, in this example, the set value of the sound volume (volume) is lowered by 6 steps and then raised by 6 steps. However, the increase in 6 steps is not the volume adjustment by the second output setting switch 194, so FIG. e) At the timing shown in FIG. 185 (f), the display for raising the scale of the amount adjustment from 9 to 15 in six steps is not performed.

  FIGS. 185 (g) to (i) are diagrams showing a state in which the volume adjustment screen is displayed again after the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 184 in time series. Before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 5G, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “F”, the administrator setting value is set to F and the player setting value is set to 15. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “F”, the volume (volume) setting value is set to a default value of 100 dB.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in FIG. 5G, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode and displays the menu screen shown in FIG. Since the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is accepted while this menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. At this time, since the player setting value is “15”, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a display for setting the volume adjustment scale to 15.

That is, in this example, in the set value adjustment mode, the player makes an adjustment to lower the volume and does not adjust to increase the volume, but increases the volume by the first output setting switch 190 at the timing shown in FIG. 184 (e). As a result of the adjustment, the player setting value is forcibly changed to the administrator setting value regardless of the player's intention. Therefore, not only the manager (such as a store clerk of the game shop) who has adjusted the volume by the first output setting switch 190 but also the player can grasp that the volume has been adjusted.
<Volume adjustment example 5>

  Next, a volume adjustment example 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 186 is a diagram showing volume adjustment example 5 in time series.

  Before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 5A, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the administrator setting value is set to B and the player setting value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the volume (volume) setting value is set to a default value of 96 dB corresponding to the setting “B”.

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in FIG. 10A, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode and displays the menu screen shown in FIGS. Since the selection operation of the brightness adjustment screen is accepted while the menu screen is displayed, the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during the display of the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIG. 4D, the management is performed at the timing shown in FIG. The user setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, and the volume setting value is changed from 96 dB corresponding to the default value of “B” to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of “F”. Yes. Further, since the administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, the player setting value is changed from “11” corresponding to the administrator setting value “B” to the administrator setting value “F”. It is changed to “15” corresponding to.

  In this example, since the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted during the display of the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIG. 4D, the set value adjustment mode is terminated and the volume adjustment scale is changed from 11 to 15. There is no display for raising the level by four levels.

  In other words, in this example, the player does not adjust the volume in the set value adjustment mode, but the volume is adjusted by the first output setting switch 190 at the timing of the brightness adjustment screen display shown in FIG. 186 (d). Thus, the set value adjustment mode is forcibly terminated. Therefore, not only the manager (such as a store clerk of the game shop) who has adjusted the volume by the first output setting switch 190 but also the player can grasp that the volume has been adjusted.

  The game table according to this example includes a plurality of operation means, an image display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 186) capable of displaying a volume adjustment screen, and a sound output means (eg, a speaker shown in FIG. 154). 120), wherein the gaming table is a pachinko machine, and one of the plurality of operation means is a first operation means (for example, FIG. 150 (d)). The second output setting switch 194), and one of the plurality of operation means is a second operation means (for example, the first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 149), One operating means is an operating means provided at a first position, the second operating means is an operating means provided at a second position, and the first position is a pachinko machine The front side is a position where the player can operate. The second position is a back side of the pachinko machine and is a position where the player cannot operate, and the first operating means is used for adjusting the volume of the output sound output from the sound output means. The second operation unit may be operated to adjust the volume of the output sound output from the sound output unit, and the volume adjustment screen is displayed on the image display unit. The volume of the output sound is adjusted in response to the operation of the first operating means in a state where the volume is adjusted, and the volume after the adjustment is indicated by the volume adjustment screen. The volume of the output sound is adjusted in response to the operation of the second operation means while the screen is displayed on the image display means, and the volume adjustment screen is Displayed on the image display means In response to the operation of the second operation means in the state, the volume adjustment screen is configured to end, and the volume adjustment screen is not displayed (hereinafter referred to as “first state”). For example, the volume adjustment screen is displayed when the first operation means is operated in a state where the volume adjustment is temporarily selected on the menu screen shown in FIG. It is a game stand characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine according to the present example, it is possible to realize a gaming machine characterized by processing by a plurality of operation means. In addition, the display which suggests that the volume adjustment of the said output sound is possible by operating said 1st operation means in said 1st state may be comprised. First control means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 shown in FIG. 153), wherein the first control means includes a volume adjusted by the first operation means and the second operation means. In the case where the volume adjusted according to the difference is different, it may be a control means capable of outputting an output sound from the sound output means at a volume adjusted by the second operation means. And a light output means (for example, a lamp 418 shown in FIG. 154), wherein the first operation means is an operation means capable of adjusting at least a luminance of light output from the light output means, The second operating means may be an operating means capable of adjusting at least the luminance of light output from the light output means. And a second control unit (for example, the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 153), and the first control unit can execute at least control according to a command from the second control unit. It may be a control means. Also, a determination unit for determining whether or not to execute the determination is made (for example, a special drawing 2 (special drawing 1) related lottery process shown in FIG. 160), and the second control unit includes at least the determination unit. Control means may be included. The first control means may be a control means capable of executing at least control of the sound output means according to the command. Also, a plurality of control boards are provided, and at least one of the plurality of control boards is a first control board (for example, the first sub-board 160 shown in FIG. 149), and among the plurality of control boards At least one is a second control board (for example, the main board 156 shown in FIG. 149), and the first control means is a control means including at least the first control board. The second control unit may be a control unit including at least the second control board.
<Volume adjustment example 6>

  Next, a volume adjustment example 6 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 187 is a diagram showing volume adjustment example 6 in time series.

  FIGS. 7A and 7B show the state immediately after the pachinko machine 100 is turned on. Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the administrator set value is set to B, and the player The set value is set to an initial value of 11. Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the volume (volume) setting value corresponding to the setting “B” is set to the default value of 96 dB.

  The first sub-control unit 400 displays the explanation screen for the amusement store after the initial setting after power-on is completed at the timing shown in FIG. In this example, an image imitating the appearance of the first output setting switch 190, a set value, and setting contents are displayed as an explanation screen for a game store.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during the display of the explanation screen for the amusement store shown in FIG. 4D, the timing is shown in FIG. The administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, and the volume (volume) setting value is changed from 96 dB corresponding to the default value of “B” to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of “F”. doing. Further, since the administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, the player setting value is changed from “11” corresponding to the administrator setting value “B” to the administrator setting value “F”. It is changed to “15” corresponding to.

Further, in this example, since the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted during the display of the explanation screen for the amusement shop shown in FIG. 4D, the display for raising the volume adjustment scale from 11 to 15 in four steps. Is not done.
<Volume adjustment example 7>

  Next, a volume adjustment example 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 188 is a diagram showing volume adjustment example 7 in time series.

  Before the power saving mode shown in FIG. 5A, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the administrator setting value is set to B and the player setting value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B”, the volume (volume) setting value is set to a default value of 96 dB corresponding to the setting “B”.

  The first sub-control unit 400 informs that it is in the power saving mode after shifting to the power saving mode (for example, the power saving mode A or the power saving mode B described above) at the timing shown in FIG. The mode notification screen is displayed. In this example, as the power saving mode notification screen, the background color is changed to black and the characters “power saving mode” are displayed.

  It should be noted that the player setting value may be lowered when the mode is shifted to the power saving mode, and the player setting value may be returned to the value immediately before the power saving mode when returning from the power saving mode to the demonstration screen or the like. In addition, when the power saving mode returns to the demonstration screen or the like, the player setting value may be returned to the default value. Further, the first output setting switch 190 may be configured so that the volume and luminance during the power saving mode and the volume and luminance after returning from the power saving mode can be set in advance.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during the display of the power saving mode notification screen shown in FIG. 5C, at the timing shown in FIG. The administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, and the volume (volume) setting value is changed from 96 dB corresponding to the default value of “B” to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of “F”. ing. Further, since the administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “F”, the player setting value is changed from “11” corresponding to the administrator setting value “B” to the administrator setting value “F”. It is changed to “15” corresponding to.

Further, in this example, since the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted during the display of the power saving mode notification screen shown in FIG. 5C, the display for raising the volume adjustment scale from 11 to 15 in four steps is performed. Not done.
<Volume adjustment example 8>

  Next, a volume adjustment example 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 189 is a diagram showing volume adjustment example 8 in time series.

  Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B” at the timing shown in FIG. 5A, the administrator setting value is set to B, and the setting by the second output setting switch 194 is “2”. Therefore, the player setting value is set to 2. Further, since the administrator setting value is “B” and the player setting value is “2”, the volume (volume) setting value is set to 87 dB.

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 has accepted the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during the special figure fluctuation stop display shown in FIG. 5B, at the timing shown in FIG. The value is changed from “B” to “9”, and the volume setting value is changed from 87 dB to 91 dB corresponding to the default value of “9”. Further, since the administrator setting value is changed from “B” to “9”, the player setting value is changed from “2” to “9” corresponding to the administrator setting value “9”. .

  In this example, since the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted during the special figure fluctuation stop display shown in FIG. 5B, the volume adjustment scale is not displayed. Further, in this example, in the setting value adjustment mode, the player makes an adjustment to lower the volume and does not make an adjustment to increase the volume. However, the first output setting switch 190 performs the default volume adjustment at the timing shown in FIG. 189 (b). Due to the adjustment to change the value, the player setting value is forcibly changed to the administrator setting value regardless of the player's intention.

Therefore, not only the manager (such as a store clerk of the game shop) who has adjusted the volume by the first output setting switch 190 but also the player can grasp that the volume has been adjusted.
<Example of volume adjustment during demonstration display>

  Next, an example of volume adjustment during the demonstration display will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4A is a diagram showing an example of the demonstration display in time series, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing an example in which the demonstration display is performed from the beginning after the volume adjustment. c) is a diagram showing an example in which a demonstration display is performed halfway after the volume adjustment.

  In this example, the demonstration display is composed of a plurality of demonstration images 1 to n (n is a positive integer). The demo images 1 to n may be still images or moving images. In the example shown in FIG. 5B, when the volume adjustment screen is displayed during the demonstration display and the volume adjustment is performed, the demonstration display in progress is completely stopped, and after the volume adjustment, the demonstration image 1 (demo The demonstration display is resumed from the first image of the display).

On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 7C, when the volume adjustment screen is displayed during the demonstration display and the volume adjustment is performed, the ongoing demonstration display is not interrupted and is continued behind the volume adjustment image. After the volume adjustment, the demonstration display is performed from the demonstration image n-1 (image in the middle of the demonstration display).
<Other screen displays>

  Next, other screen displays will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 191 (a) is an example of an effect mode selection screen for selecting a specific effect mode from a plurality of effect modes. In such a production mode selection screen, when the operation of the determination button is accepted, the screen may not be deleted. The same applies to the song selection screen, synopsis screen, character selection screen, reach selection screen, item selection screen, and the like.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a membership menu related screen for inputting a password for log-in authentication. In such a membership system menu-related screen, when the operation of the determination button is accepted, the screen may be deleted. The same applies to the game history reference screen, the game table explanation selection screen, the character selection screen, and the like.

  FIG. 5C shows an example in which an error display is superimposed on at least a part of an image constituting the volume adjustment screen. When performing error display as in this example, if the display is performed so as to overlap at least part of other images, the player can be focused on the error display compared to simply performing error display, It may be possible to make the error display easy to notice. Further, when an error such as magnetic detection or radio wave detection is detected, the setting screen may be hidden.

  In addition, in the case of a game machine that can operate an accessory during a demonstration or can be moved by a player's operation, the setting screen may be displayed even when the accessory is moving. The setting screen may be displayed even when the accessory is operating and the accessory partially shields the display screen (with the accessory in front of the display unit).

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of operation means and effect means (for example, the speaker 120, various lamps 418, the effect movable body 224, and the shielding device 246). And a first control means (for example, a first sub-control unit 400), wherein at least one of the plurality of operation means is a first operation means (for example, a second control means). Output setting switch 194), at least one of the plurality of operation means being second operation means (for example, first output setting switch 190), and the first operation means being the first operation means The second operating means is at least provided at a second position, and the first position is a position at which a player can operate at least; Second position The first control means is capable of executing at least a first process when an execution condition is satisfied, wherein the first control means is capable of executing at least a first process. One process includes at least setting related to the production mode of the production means (for example, adjustment of volume of sound output from the speaker 120, adjustment of luminance of light emitted from the various lamps 418, adjustment of movement amount of the production movable body 224). The execution condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the first operation means is operated in the first state, and the execution condition is the first condition in the first state. A condition that may be satisfied when the second operating means is operated, and the execution condition is a condition that is not satisfied when the first operating means is operated in the second state, and Line condition, gaming table, wherein if said in the second state the second operation means is operated, a condition that may be true, that.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the condition (only in the first state) where the setting relating to the effect mode of the effect means can be performed by the operation of the first operation means and the effect by the operation of the second operation means Unlike the conditions (both the first state and the second state) in which the setting relating to the production mode of the means can be performed, the first operating means have more severe setting conditions than the second operating means. For this reason, a player who can operate the first operating means may be able to concentrate on the game without being distracted by the operation of the first operating means. Also, the first and second operation means can be used properly, and convenience may be improved. In addition, even when any one of the operation means cannot be used due to a failure or the like, the setting can be performed by the other operation means, and a game machine having a feature in processing by a plurality of operation means can be provided. .

  And a display means capable of executing at least symbol variation display (for example, the universal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the decorative symbol display device). The state may include a state including at least that the symbol variation display is not being executed, and the second state may include a state including at least that the symbol variation display is being performed.

  With such a configuration, the player can concentrate on the game without being distracted by the operation of the first operation means during the execution of the symbol variation display, so that the profits to be given can be ensured. May be earned.

  A game board (eg, game board 200) provided with at least a game area (eg, game area 124), wherein the first operating means is provided at least in front of the game area. The second operating means may be provided at least behind the game area. The second position may be a position where the player is at least more difficult to operate than the first position. The second position may be a position where the player cannot operate (for example, inside a door that can be locked and unlocked).

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the second operation means from being easily operated. For example, only a limited number of persons such as a game shop clerk are allowed to operate the second operation means. Can do.

  Further, the first control means can execute at least a second process (for example, a process for detecting operation acceptance of an operation means such as a chance button, a process for transmitting a command to the second sub-control unit 500, etc.). It may be a thing. A second control unit (for example, the main control unit 300), wherein the first control unit is capable of executing at least control according to a command from the second control unit. Also good.

  With such a configuration, even when a plurality of control units are configured, the present invention can be easily applied and versatility can be provided.

  In addition, a success / failure determination means (for example, a general drawing related lottery process, a special figure 2 related lottery process, and a special figure 1 related lottery process) capable of at least executing a determination of whether or not to win (a determination of whether or not a normal figure is true or not) The second control means may include at least the success / failure determination means. Further, the first control means may be capable of at least controlling the rendering means in response to the command.

  Also, a plurality of control boards are provided, and at least one of the plurality of control boards is a first control board (for example, the first sub board 160), and at least one of the plurality of control boards. Is a second control board (for example, main board 156), and the first control means includes at least the first control board, and the second control means includes: It may be configured to include at least the second control board.

  (1) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first operation means (for example, a first output setting switch 190) that can be operated at least and a second operation means (for example, a second output setting) that can be operated at least. Switch 194) and sound output means (for example, sound control circuit 431, speaker 120) capable of outputting at least sound, wherein the first operation means is configured to control the sound volume (volume). , Sound pressure) is adjustable at least, and the second operating means is at least capable of adjusting the sound volume, and the first operating means is the first operating means. It is a gaming machine characterized by being different from the second operating means.

  According to such a game machine, the volume of the sound can be adjusted by different first and second operation means, so the usage applications of the first and second operation means can be divided, and the convenience is improved. There are cases where it can be increased. In addition, even when one of the operation means cannot be used due to a failure or the like, the volume can be adjusted by the other operation means, and a game table having a feature in the operation means can be provided.

  (2) Moreover, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to (1) above, wherein the first operating means cannot be operated by a player, and the second operating means is The game stand may be characterized in that it can be operated at least by the player.

  (3) Moreover, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), wherein the first operation means adjusts the volume of the sound to a first volume. The second operation means is at least capable of adjusting the volume of the sound to a second volume, and the sound output means has the first volume and The game machine is characterized in that the sound is output at the first volume when the second volume is different.

  (4) A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), comprising light emitting means capable of emitting at least light, One operating means is at least capable of adjusting the brightness of the light, and the second operating means is at least capable of adjusting the brightness of the light. It is a game table to play.

  (5) Moreover, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, and is a first that can detect at least the operation of the first operating means. Detecting means and second detecting means capable of detecting at least an operation of the second operating means, wherein the first detecting means at least operates the first operating means in the main process. The game machine is characterized in that the second detection means detects at least an operation of the second operation means in an interrupt process.

  (6) A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), comprising display means for visually recognizing the volume adjustment value, The first operating means includes at least the display means, and the second operating means does not include the display means.

  (7) A gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, and includes a volume adjustment mode capable of adjusting the volume, The adjustment mode is a mode in which the volume adjusted by the first operation means during the volume adjustment mode cannot be confirmed during the volume adjustment mode, and the volume adjustment mode is set during the volume adjustment mode. The game machine is characterized in that the volume adjusted by the second operation means can be confirmed during the volume adjustment mode.

  (8) Moreover, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), and includes a power saving mode in which the volume cannot be adjusted. It is a game stand characterized by.

  (9) Moreover, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above (4) to (8), wherein the volume of the sound is adjustable in a first stage. The light intensity can be adjusted in a second stage, and the first stage is different from the second stage.

  The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 described above. For example, a plurality of liquid crystal display devices may be provided. In this case, adjustment by the first operation means is performed. The first liquid crystal display device may be used, and the adjustment by the second operation means may be performed using the second liquid crystal display device.

  Further, the player set value may be adjustable only during the installation value adjustment mode, or may be adjustable in other states.

  Note that the gaming machine according to the present invention can also 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 configurations described in the same or different embodiments, the content described in one configuration may be applied to another configuration to expand the game width.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game system 20 Data display 30 Game island 35 Game apparatus 40 Chair 50 Child board 70 Parent board 74 Vibration motor 76 Vibration board 78 Vibration chair cover 100 Pachinko machine 300 Main control part 400 1st sub-control part 1000 Slot machine

Claims (8)

Operation means provided at a position where the player can operate;
Display means capable of displaying a volume adjustment screen;
A game machine equipped with
The volume is adjusted in response to the operation means being operated while the volume adjustment screen is displayed on the display means, and the volume after adjustment is indicated by the volume adjustment screen,
When the operation means is operated in a state where the volume adjustment screen is not displayed (hereinafter referred to as “first state”), the volume adjustment screen is displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
A plurality of operation means (hereinafter referred to as "a plurality of operation means");
The operation means is a first operation means,
One operating means of the plurality of operating means is a second operating means,
The second operating means is an operating means provided at a position where the player cannot operate,
The volume is adjusted in response to the operation of the second operation means while the volume adjustment screen is displayed on the display means,
The volume adjustment screen is terminated in response to the second operation means being operated while the volume adjustment screen is displayed on the display means;
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
A display suggesting that the volume can be adjusted by operating the first operating means in the first state is displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand according to claim 2 or claim 3,
Sound output means;
A first control means;
With
The first control means, when the volume adjusted by the first operation means and the volume adjusted by the second operation means are different, the sound at the volume adjusted by the second operation means. Control means capable of outputting output sound from the output means;
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claim 2 thru | or 4, Comprising:
With light output means,
The first operating means is an operating means capable of adjusting the luminance of light output from the light output means,
The second operation means is an operation means capable of adjusting the luminance of light output from the light output means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 4 or claim 5 quoting claim 4,
Comprising a second control means;
The first control means is a control means capable of executing control according to a command from the second control means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 6,
It is provided with a validity determination means capable of performing the validity determination,
The second control means is control means including the success / failure determination means.
A game stand characterized by that. The game table according to claim 6 or claim 7,
The first control means is a control means capable of executing control of the sound output means in response to the command.
A game stand characterized by that.