JP2017225729A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To manufacture a game machine capable of coping with a difference in need for a simultaneous performance by the same kind of game machine to be executed at a lapse of predetermined time because of, for example, a difference in an installation period and a difference in the number of installed machines.SOLUTION: In a game machine including special performance execution means for executing a special performance on a performance display device when time clocked by clocking means reaches a predetermined time, execution of a special performance is prohibited when a predetermined setting value is selected by a rear sound volume setting switch provided on a rear of the game machine to set sound volume of a performance sound.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine and a slot machine (hereinafter also referred to as a gaming machine).

  Currently, a general pachinko machine extracts a random number value due to the launched game ball entering the start opening, and generates a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player by the extracted random value. A determination is made whether or not. The determination result is notified by a special symbol confirmation display, but the special symbol is displayed small at the corner of the game area, and the pseudo effect of the special symbol is displayed large at the center of the game area, so the player is not a special symbol. Look at the simulated performance to determine whether it is a hit or a miss, whether you can expect it or not.

In addition, recent pachinko machines not only have a beautiful pseudo-directive image, but also have a high quality sound, making the player entertained as if watching a movie.
Therefore, in order for the player to enjoy the pseudo effect more, the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured so that the player can change the volume of the effect sound according to his / her preference.

Further, as a recent pachinko machine, a machine that performs special effects (RTC effects, etc.) that are not directly related to the big hit determination as described in Patent Document 2 at the same time using a plurality of pachinko machines has been developed. .
A pachinko machine that performs such special effects has a great impact on the player, and makes it possible for a player who is wondering which pachinko machine to play a game to think about playing with this pachinko machine. In addition, the conventional special effect is performed for several minutes every predetermined time (for example, 1 hour), and is performed a plurality of times during the business hours of the amusement store on one day.

JP 2011-229766 A JP 2010-017355 A

However, since the pachinko machine described above has been installed, there is a problem that the fresh taste disappears as time passes, and conversely, the number of players who feel that the special performance is annoying increases.
In addition, for example, if only one pachinko machine that performs special effects is installed, even if the special effects are performed, it will not have a great impact on the player, and other models of pachinko machines installed next to it. It may also make the player who is playing in the game feel uncomfortable.

  The present invention has been conceived in order to create a gaming machine that can cope with differences in the necessity of special effects due to differences in installation periods, differences in the number of installations, and the like.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-described problems, includes a determination unit for determining whether or not a determination is made based on the numerical data extracted when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a determination unit for determining whether or not the result is appropriate A result determination means for notifying a result of the determination, an effect display means for executing an effect display based on a result of the determination by the validity determination means, an audio output control means for outputting an effect sound according to the effect display; A back volume setting switch provided on the back of the gaming machine for setting the volume of the effect sound output by the sound output control means, a time measuring means for measuring time, and according to a time measurement result by the time measuring means And a time effect display means for executing a time effect display, wherein the volume setting by the back volume setting switch is performed by operating the back volume setting switch. Selecting a set value of 1 from among the time-setting effect prohibiting means for setting the volume corresponding to the selected set value and prohibiting the execution of the time-effect effect display by the time-measurement effect display means; The timing effect prohibiting means is configured to execute the timing effect display by the timing effect display means by selecting a predetermined setting value from the plurality of setting values based on an operation of the back volume setting switch. It is characterized in that it is set to be prohibited.

  In the case of a ball game machine, the predetermined condition described in claim 1 means that a game ball enters a start port provided on the game board, and the game ball enters the start port. Numerical data is extracted when the ball is sphered. In the case of a spinning machine, this means that a start lever provided in the spinning machine is operated, and when the start lever is operated, numerical data is extracted.

  The timing means according to claim 1 may be configured to count the time elapsed since the power-on of the gaming machine. In this case, the structure which determines whether the time which passed by the time measuring means reached predetermined time can be considered. A configuration in which the time measuring means is a real time clock is also conceivable. The real time clock may be configured to measure time. In this case, a configuration is conceivable in which it is determined whether or not the time measured by the real time clock has reached a predetermined time. In the case of a real-time clock, it is possible not only to the day when the power is turned on, but also to measure time over a long period of time, such as setting the time across days or setting in units of months.

  The present invention described in claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a front volume setting switch on a front surface of the gaming machine, and the rear volume setting based on an operation of the front volume setting switch. It is characterized in that the setting can be changed to a volume different from the volume set based on the operation of the switch.

According to the gaming machine according to claim 1, since it becomes possible to set whether or not to execute the timing effect by the store clerk of the game store, it is possible to cope with the difference in the necessity of the timing effect depending on the amusement store, the installation situation, and the like. it can.
In addition, since it is possible to set whether or not to execute the timekeeping effect using a switch for setting the volume, it is not necessary to provide a new switch or the like, and it is possible to avoid a great development cost.

  Setting whether or not the timed performance can be performed by using a switch for setting the volume may prohibit the execution of the timed effect and may cause the player to set the volume to an undesirable level. According to the gaming machine of claim 2, the above-mentioned fear is avoided by enabling the player to change the volume set by the back volume setting switch in order to prohibit the execution of the timing effect. You will be able to

(A) The front view of the pachinko machine 50 of this invention, (b) The enlarged plan view of the cross key 69. The front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. (A) The rear view of the pachinko machine 50, (b) The enlarged plan view of the back volume setting switch 91. The electrical block diagram of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. Explanatory drawing regarding the operation of the volume setting of the pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the drive mechanism of the shield object 92. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the drive mechanism of the title accessory 93. FIG. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine performed with the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The flowchart of the winning confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 4 of the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. The flowchart 1 of the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart of the special effect process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the change start process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the movable accessory effect pattern setting process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the standby command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the display switching process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart of the volume setting process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. 10 is a flowchart of a sound volume level display erasing process executed by a sub integrated control device 83. The flowchart of the confirmation sound process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The table which shows the relationship between the production pattern at the time of a pattern change, the movable movable thing moved, and its expectation degree. Explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the shield object 92 was moved. Explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the title accessory 93 was moved. Explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the shield combination 92 and the title combination 93 were moved. The figure which shows the effect display aspect regarding the volume setting implemented with the effect design display apparatus 6 in standby. The figure which shows the production | presentation display aspect regarding the volume setting implemented with the production design display apparatus 6 in fluctuation | variation. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a display form of a special effect performed by the effect symbol display device 6 when the start time is reached. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a display form of a special effect performed by the effect symbol display device 6 when the start time is reached.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and can take various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention, and the contents described in the respective examples are appropriately combined. It goes without saying that it is possible.
[Example 1]

  As shown in FIG. 1A, a pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 are provided on the front frame 52 to emit light according to the gaming state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

In the upper center of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided. The effect button 67 is provided with a jog dial 68 around it.
When the player presses the effect button 67 during a predetermined period, the content of the effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 to be described later is changed, and the game sound output by the speaker is changed. . Further, the jog dial 68 is rotated to change the effect image.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57, a settlement button 58 and a balance. A CR settlement display device having a display 59 is provided. Furthermore, a cross key (front volume setting switch) 69 is installed on the left side of the upper plate 55.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the cross key (front volume setting switch) 69 includes a cross key up button 69a, a cross key down button 69b, a cross key left button 69c, a cross key right button 69d, and a cross key middle button 69e. It consists of five operation buttons. Using the cross key 69, the player can change the setting of the volume of the production sound of the pachinko machine. In this case, the volume can be increased by the cross key up button 69a and the volume can be decreased by the cross key down button 69b. The volume setting change by the cross key 69 can be adjusted in eight steps.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 3 are driven into the game area 4.

  A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 4. The center case 5 includes a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window for displaying the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 for displaying the effect symbol, as well as known ones. Below the center case 5, the 1st starting port 11 (starting port corresponding to a 1st special symbol) is arrange | positioned. A second start port 12 (start port corresponding to the second special symbol) is disposed below the first start port 11. A normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 includes a normal electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed. Further, the center case 5 is provided with a movable accessory for production (a shield accessory 92 and a title accessory 93).

  In the lower right part of the game area 4, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, a second special symbol hold number display device 19, and a 7-segment display device. An ordinary symbol holding number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9, and a second special symbol display device 10 are arranged.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. Note that the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in the outer frame 51 described above on the back surface of the pachinko machine. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning slot on the game board 1, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 4), a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a production symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. It has been. The production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is not drawn, but the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 sets an initial setting sound volume that is used as a reference for the production sound by the game facility employee, that is, a default sound volume after resetting after power is restored. A setting switch 91 is installed.
As shown in FIG. 3B, the back volume setting switch 91 is a rotary switch and can be set to 16 levels.

As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine is configured with a main controller 80 as the center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.
Note that the pachinko machine 50 is configured not to include a backup power source that holds the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 83.

The power supply board 85 is configured to generate a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit including a capacitor, and the backup power supply is supplied to the RAM of the main controller 80. As a result, the RAM of the main controller 80 can be backed up, and after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main controller 80 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain time (for example, The gaming state of the pachinko machine 50 is held.
On the other hand, since the backup power generated by the power supply board 85 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 83, it is held in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 83 after the power supply to the pachinko machine 50 is stopped. The stored memory is erased.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a first 2 A detection signal of the left winning port switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 is input.

The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.
The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8, which are connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90. Control of lighting of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19 and the normal symbol display device 7 is performed.

Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening and closing of the second start port 12 is controlled.
In addition to being output to the test signal terminal, an output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the external connection terminal 78 for management signals such as symbol fluctuations and jackpots (also called special games) and sent to the hall main computer. . The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.

  The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal.
In this embodiment, the game ball is paid out, but it may be a sealed structure that stores the game ball generated in accordance with winning etc. without paying out the game ball.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball in the game area 4. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29.
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired. If the fire stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player touches the launch handle 64. It is like that.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to the sub-control device, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, The display control command and the like are transmitted to the effect design control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in the display control command 82. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver. The sub integrated control device 83 is connected with an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a cross key (front volume setting switch) 69. When the player operates the effect units 67, 68, 69, An operation signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

The sub-integrated control device 83 is connected to a shield accessory motor 92a, a title accessory motor 93a, a shield accessory sensor 92b, and a title accessory sensor 93b. According to the detection results of these sensors and the determined production pattern. Then, each of these motors is driven to perform an effect operation.

The drive mechanism of the above-described shield combination 92 and title combination 93 will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, FIG. 6 shows the shield member 92 and its driving mechanism. The shield member 92 is swung around the position 92f by the link mechanism constituted by the arms 92d and 92e when the gear 92c is driven to rotate by using the shield member motor 92a as a power source. The shield object sensor 92b detects that the arm 92d is in the initial position (the state where the shield object 92 is stored as shown in FIG. 2).

  FIG. 7 shows the title accessory 93 and its driving mechanism. When the title combination 93 is rotated by the pinion 93c using the title combination motor 93a as a power source, the rack 93d moves in parallel to move the title combination 93 up and down. The title accessory sensor 93b detects that the rack 93d is in the initial position (the title accessory 93 is stored as shown in FIG. 2).

Returning to FIG. The sub integrated control device 83 is equipped with count means 94. The counting means 94 counts the time that has elapsed since the pachinko machine 50 was turned on. The sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment determines whether or not the elapsed time counted by the counting means 94 has reached a predetermined time, and every time a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses. A special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 for a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes). Further, the frame-side decorative lamp 65 provided in the front frame 52 emits light with a light emission pattern corresponding to a special effect moving image.
Here, the special effect refers to an effect that is not related to the game situation in progress (not related to the big hit determination). In addition, it becomes possible to perform the same special effect all at once every time a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses for the same type of gaming machines installed in the gaming machine island facility. Such an effect is more powerful than the case of individual game machines. In addition, it is exciting to see the production of many gaming machines synchronized.
In this embodiment, the special effect is performed every hour, so that the special effect is performed a plurality of times during the period from the opening to the closing of the amusement store. In addition, if it is the structure by which a special production more than once is performed between the start of a game store and closing, the predetermined time mentioned above is not limited to 1 hour, It is 30 minutes, 2 hours, or 3 hours etc. Also good.
Further, the present invention is not limited to the counting unit 94, and a real time clock (RTC) is provided, and the sub integrated control device 83 may be configured to display a special effect when a predetermined time is reached by the RTC. Furthermore, it may be configured such that a signal indicating that the predetermined time has been reached is transmitted from the outside of the pachinko machine 50 to the pachinko machine, and the sub integrated control device 83 receives the signal and displays a special effect.

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as effect symbols on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are separated into separate devices, but may be configured as a single device.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the relationship between the back volume setting switch 91, the front volume setting switch 69, and the special effect executed at a predetermined time will be described.
Volume setting change by the player's cross key (front volume setting switch) 69 can be set from 8 levels of “level 1 to 8”, which corresponds to the volume of “setting value 1 to 15” of the back volume setting switch 91. The setting can be changed within the range. In this case, the setting range of “setting values 1 to 15” of the rear volume setting switch 91 is divided into eight levels corresponding to the eight levels of the cross key 69. For example, “setting values 1 and 2” of the back volume setting switch 91 are the first division and correspond to “level 1” of the cross key 69. Similarly, “setting values 3 and 4” correspond to “level 2” as the second category, “setting values 5 and 6” correspond to “level 3” as the third category, and “setting value” “7 and 8” is the fourth section and corresponds to “level 4”, “set values 9 and 10” are the fifth section and corresponds to “level 5”, and “set values 11 and 12” are Six levels correspond to “level 6”, and “set values 13 and 14” correspond to “seventh level” and correspond to “level 7”. “Setting value 15” is the eighth division and corresponds to “level 8”.
In this embodiment, the range of volume adjustment is always the same regardless of whether it is waiting or changing.
Further, “setting value 0” shown in FIG. 5 is silent, and the volume increases as the setting value section increases. Of the levels in which the volume setting can be changed by the front volume setting switch 69 shown in FIG. 5, level 1 is the smallest volume, and the volume increases as the level increases. Level 8 is the loudest volume.

When a predetermined set value (set value 2, set value 4, set value 6, set value 8, set value 10, set value 12, set value 14) is selected from the 15 set values described above, sub integrated control The device 83 is configured not to execute a special effect on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 even when the time counted by the counting means 94 has passed a predetermined time. That is, even when a predetermined set value is selected by the back volume setting switch 91, the counting of the time by the counting means 94 is not prohibited, but the execution of the special effect when the predetermined time elapses is prohibited. Note that execution of special effects and light emission of lamps corresponding to moving images of special effects are also prohibited.
Further, in this embodiment, when a setting value that prohibits execution of the special effect is selected by operating the back volume setting switch 91, the execution of the special effect is prohibited, so that the special effect is executed even after a predetermined time has elapsed. However, before the predetermined time elapses, if the setting value for prohibiting execution of the special effect is changed from the set value for prohibiting the execution of the special effect by the operation of the back volume setting switch 91, the special effect is displayed when the predetermined time elapses. Will be executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, when a predetermined time elapses when “set value 1” is selected in the first category, a special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. . However, when “set value 2” is selected in the first category, the execution of the special effect is prohibited, so even if a predetermined time has elapsed, the special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Is not executed.
When “set value 3” is selected in the second category and a predetermined time has elapsed, a special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, when “set value 4” is selected in the second category, execution of the special effect is prohibited, so even if a predetermined time has elapsed, the special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. Is not executed.
When “set value 5” is selected in the third category and a predetermined time has elapsed, a special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, when “set value 6” is selected in the third category, the execution of the special effect is prohibited, so that the special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is not executed.
When “set value 7” is selected in the fourth category and a predetermined time has elapsed, a special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, when “set value 8” is selected in the fourth category, the execution of the special effect is prohibited, so that the special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is not executed.
When “set value 9” is selected in the fifth category and a predetermined time has elapsed, a special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, when “set value 10” is selected in the fifth category, the execution of the special effect is prohibited, so that the special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is not executed.
When “set value 11” is selected in the sixth category and a predetermined time has elapsed, a special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, when “set value 12” is selected in the sixth category, the execution of the special effect is prohibited, so that the special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is not executed.
In the seventh category, when “set value 13” is selected and a predetermined time has elapsed, a special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. However, when “set value 14” is selected in the seventh category, the execution of the special effect is prohibited, so that the special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Is not executed.
When a predetermined time elapses when “set value 15” of the eighth category is selected, a special effect is executed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  When the player changes the volume setting and “level 1” of the cross key (front volume setting switch) 69 is selected, “setting value 1” and “setting value 2” of the rear volume setting switch 91 are selected. The volume of the sound is output. Although the set value 1 and the set value 2 are different, the same volume is set. When “level 2” is selected, the sound volume in the state where “setting value 3” and “setting value 4” are selected is output. Although the set value 3 and the set value 4 are different, the same volume is set. When “level 3” is selected, the sound volume in the state where “setting value 5” and “setting value 6” are selected is output. The set value 5 and the set value 6 are different from each other, but the same volume is set. When “level 4” is selected, the sound volume in the state where “setting value 7” and “setting value 8” are selected is output. Although the set value 7 and the set value 8 are different from each other, the same volume is set. When “level 5” is selected, the sound volume in the state where “setting value 9” and “setting value 10 (A)” are selected is output. Although the set value 9 and the set value 10 are different from each other, the same volume is set. When “level 6” is selected, the sound volume in the state where “setting value 11 (B)” and “setting value 12 (C)” are selected is output. The set value 11 and the set value 12 are different from each other, but the same volume is set. When “level 7” is selected, the sound volume in the state where “setting value 13 (D)” and “setting value 14 (E)” are selected is output. The set value 13 and the set value 14 are different from each other, but the same volume is set. When “level 8” is selected, the sound volume in the state where “setting value 15 (F)” is selected is output.

The player can change the setting of the volume of the production sound even during the production, and when changing the volume setting during the production, the output of the confirmation sound is limited so as not to disturb the production. Further, depending on the state of the game, when the volume changed by the player's cross key (front volume setting switch) 69 is lower than the initial volume set by the rear volume setting switch 91, the predetermined volume is set. When the above condition is satisfied, the volume is changed to the default volume. Specifically, the sub integrated control device 83 is provided with means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a change start command or the like sent from the main control device 80 is predetermined. When the time has not been sent, a demo screen is displayed, and it is determined that the condition is satisfied when the demo screen is displayed or when a predetermined time elapses after the demo screen is displayed.
On the other hand, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied, when the volume changed by the player's cross key 69 is larger than the initial set volume, the volume changed by the player is maintained.

  A main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If the interrupt is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on. However, microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, writing a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory and setting a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol to each initial to the work area of the memory) Value is written (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3899”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3900 integers from “0” to “3899” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) subsequent to S20 is an increment process that increments by one each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3899", the next process starts with the next process. Is returned to “0”, and 3900 integers from “0” to “3899” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 250, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3900” “0” “1”.

When the big hit determining random number is updated once (3900 times), the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determining random number, and the big hit determining random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determining random number makes one round again, an operation of changing the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determining random number is performed. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, it changes to “249” “87” “88”... “3900” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value. The number of values determined to be a big hit in the normal probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is not activated) is 13, which is “775 to 778”, “1775 to 1778”, and “2775 to 2779”. Further, the number of values determined to be a big hit in the high probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) is a number greater than 13.
The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. Each time this process is incremented by 1 and exceeds the maximum value, the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. This winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are drawn special symbols. Used for.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed.
When a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. are acquired. The number of memories that can be stored is up to 4 for each of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, and when the reserved memory is full, the game balls are stored in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Even if a prize is won, only a winning ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When this success / failure determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed.
In each output process (S60), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball in each winning slot on the game board 1, the winning ball data is output to the payout control device 81 so as to pay out the gaming ball as the winning ball. In the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, an error signal is output to the production symbol control device 82 to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal. Each process is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3900 values from 0 to 3899) when the big hit determination random number makes one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3900. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  The winning confirmation process in S50 is as shown in FIG. 9, and the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 11 based on the detection signal of the first starting port switch 11a. Judgment is made (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the first reserved memory is full (this embodiment) It is determined whether the number is 4) (S105).

  If the first reserved memory is not full (S105: no), each random number is stored as the first reserved memory, the number of lighting of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18 is increased by 1 (S110), and the process proceeds to S115. And migrate. In S110, a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the first hold memory is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, and displays the reserved symbol corresponding to the first reserved memory on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  If it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 11 (S100: no), or if there are already four first hold memories (S105: yes), the first special is not stored. The process proceeds to S115 without increasing the number of lighting of the symbol hold number display device 18.

  In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 12 based on the detection signal of the second start port switch 12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: yes), the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are read from the corresponding counters, and the second reserved memory is full (this embodiment) (S120).

  If the second reserved memory is not full (S120: no), the above random numbers are stored as the second reserved memory, and the number of lighting of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19 is increased by 1 (S125). Ends. In S125, a hold number command indicating the hold number stored in the second hold memory is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. Then, the sub integrated control device 83 receives the reserved number command, and displays the reserved symbol corresponding to the second reserved memory on the effect symbol display device 6.

  If there is no game ball in the second starting port 12 (S115: no), if there are already four second reserved memories (S120: yes), the second reserved memory is not stored and the second special memory is stored. This process is ended (returned) without increasing the number of lighting of the symbol hold number display device 19.

The success / failure determination process will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in FIG. 10, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the big hit flag (S150). If the determination in S150 is negative (S150: no), the special symbol is not changing (S155: no), and the final symbol is not displayed (S160: no), the process proceeds to S200 in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is storage (holding storage in S125 of FIG. 9 described above) (S200). If it is determined that the special electric accessory is operating (S150: yes), the success / failure determination process is terminated (returned) as it is.

If there is this reserved memory (S200: yes), the second reserved memory number is decremented (S205), and the process proceeds to S220. If there is no second reserved memory (S200: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (the above-mentioned reserved memory in S110) (S210). If there is the first reserved memory (S210: yes), the first reserved memory number is decremented (S215), and the process proceeds to S220. When there is no first reserved memory (S210: no), a standby command indicating that the special symbol has not changed and the pachinko machine 50 is in a standby state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the special command is stored. Transition to game processing. In this way, the waiting state is a waiting state for waiting for a player who is not playing a game, and a waiting state for fluctuation in which a special figure does not change even during a game in which a game ball is being fired by the player. Yes.
In S205 and S215, when the reserved memory count is decremented, the main controller 80 transmits a command indicating that the reserved memory count has been subtracted to the sub integrated controller 83. Yes.

  In S220, the oldest stored memory is read (however, if the second reserved memory exists, the second reserved memory is given priority even if the first reserved memory is older) (the stored memory is erased), It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set (that is, 1). Here, the probability variation flag of 1 means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability gaming state. If the determination is affirmative (S220: yes), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S225). If the determination is negative (S220: no), the read jackpot determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S230). In this embodiment, the jackpot probability is an approximate number thereof (normally 1/300, high probability state (probability change) is 1/30). And the ratio which will be in a high probability state after big hit is set as 60%.

  Based on the determination in S225 or S230, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit (S235). If it is a big hit (S235: yes), the big hit symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determination random number (S240). Thereafter, the process proceeds to the variation pattern determination process (S245). In the variation pattern determination process, the big hit variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number. After the variation pattern determination process, a jackpot setting process is performed (S250). The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot design, the game status after jackpot (such as whether there is a probability change or opening extension) and information about the jackpot game (opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) It is a process to acquire.

  If it is determined to be off in S235 (S235: no), the lost symbol is determined (S255), and the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S260). When the variation pattern is set in this way, a loss setting process is performed (265). In the lose setting process, if the number of time reductions or the number of times of probability change is positive, -1 is respectively set.

Subsequent to S250 or S265, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, the normal big hit, the probable big hit, the loss of reach (there is out, but there is a reach display), the super reach lose (the loss is, but there is a super reach display) , A change start command (display control command) including data indicating any one of the deviations without reach display, change pattern data specifying the change time, and hit data in super reach is output to the sub integrated control device 83 ( S270), special game processing is performed. Note that the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbols by the process of S270, but the main control device 80 also starts the variation of the special symbols almost simultaneously.
Upon receiving the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss included in the received fluctuation start command, and in the case of a big hit, whether it is a normal big hit or a probability change big hit. Based on the data to be shown and the data of the variation pattern designating the variation time, an effect pattern is determined in an effect pattern determination process (S655) described later, and the determined pseudo effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. . By notifying the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is achieved by the pseudo effect, the player can know the lottery result as to whether or not the jackpot is won.

  If it is determined in S155 in FIG. 10 that the special symbol is changing (S155: yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 12, and whether or not the symbol change time (based on the change pattern in S245 or S260) has elapsed. Determine whether. In the case of a negative determination (S300: no), the process proceeds to the special game process as it is. In the case of an affirmative determination (S300: yes), a special game process is performed after a confirmed symbol display process (S305). In the fixed symbol display process, a command for displaying a fixed symbol (symbol fixed command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the special symbol display devices 9 and 10 to stop at the fixed symbol. Let

  When it is determined in S160 of FIG. 10 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S160: yes), the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. 13 to determine whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. If the determination is negative (S350: no), special game processing is performed. If the determination is affirmative (S350: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S355), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a big hit (S360). If an affirmative determination is made (S360: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S365). If the probability variation flag is 1 (S365: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S370, and the process proceeds to S375. If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S365: no), the process proceeds to S375. In S375, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S375). If the time reduction flag is 1 (S375: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S380, and the process proceeds to S385. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S375: no), the process proceeds to S385 as it is.

  In S385, the big hit flag is set by the condition device operation start processing. In step S390, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and in step S395, a big hit game start process is performed. In the jackpot game start process (S395), a command to start the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (such as the jackpot opening time, release pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. When the big hit game start process ends, a special game process is performed.

If it is determined in S360 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (S360: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S400), and if it is 1 (S400: yes) Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation number is 0 (S405). If the probability variation count is 0 (S405: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S410, and the process proceeds to S415. When the probability variation flag is not 1 (S400: no) or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S405: no), the processing proceeds to S415 as it is.
In S415, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If it is 1 (S415: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (S420). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S420: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S425 and the process proceeds to S430. When the time reduction flag is not 1 (S415: no) or when the time reduction count is not 0 (S420: no), the process proceeds to S430 as it is, and the process proceeds to special game processing.

In S430, the main control device 80 sends a state designation command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is definitely changing, whether or not the time is short, etc., to the sub integrated control device 83 after a special symbol determination time (600 ms). Send to.
In the present embodiment, the timing for transmitting the state designation command from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the success / failure determination process (S55) is after the special symbol fixed time, but the special symbol fluctuation start The state designation command may be transmitted even at the time of power recovery.

Next, the special game process will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, in FIG. 14, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S450). If the determination is affirmative (S450: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S455). If the big prize opening 14 is not being opened (S455: no), it is determined whether the big prize opening 14 is closed during the interval between rounds (S460). If it is not during the interval (S460: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S465). If this is also a negative determination (S465: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the effect of starting the big hit game has elapsed (S470). When the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S470: yes), the big winning opening opening process (S475) is performed and this process is ended (returned). If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S450: no), or if the time required to produce the big hit game has not elapsed (S470: no), the special game process ends (return). )

  If it is determined in S455 that the big prize opening 14 is being opened (S455: yes), the process proceeds to S500 in FIG. 15 and it is determined whether or not ten big prize openings 14 have been won. In the present embodiment, the number is 10, but it may be 9 or 8, and is not particularly limited. In the case of negative determination (S500: no), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended (S505). In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit in 15 rounds, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 28 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. If the determination is affirmative (S505: yes), the process proceeds to S510. When 10 game balls are won at the grand prize opening 14 (S500: yes), the game is merged into S510, the big prize opening closing process is performed (S510), and the big hit interval process (S515) is performed. End (return) the game process. If the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has not ended (S505: no), the process returns as it is.

  When it is determined that the interval is in S460 in FIG. 14 (S460: yes), the process proceeds to S520 in FIG. 15 to determine whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. When the interval time has elapsed (S520: yes), it is determined whether or not the last round is the last winning opening 14 opened (S525). If it is the final round (S525: yes), a big hit end effect process (S530) is performed, and the special game process is ended (returned). If it is not the final round (S525: no), the process of opening the special winning opening 14 is again performed (S535), and the special game process is ended (returned). If it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S520: no), the process directly returns. In the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round based on the signal and performs an effect corresponding to the round.

  When it is determined in S465 in FIG. 14 that the big hit end effect is being performed (S465: yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 16 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has passed (S550). When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S550: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S555), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S560). Then, it is determined whether or not the next gaming state acquired in S250 shifts to the high probability gaming state (S565). When shifting to probability change (S565: yes), the number of times of probability change is set (S570), the probability change flag is set to 1 (S575), and the process proceeds to S580. When the probability variation flag is set to 1, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved in this embodiment. When the process does not shift to the probability change (S565: no), the process proceeds to S580 as it is. Note that the number of probability changes is set to 10,000, which substantially guarantees the continuity of the probability change until the next big hit. When it is determined in S550 that the time for the big hit end effect has not elapsed (S550: no), the special game process is ended (returned).

  In S580, it is determined whether or not to shift to a short time in the next gaming state. In case of shifting to time reduction (S580: yes), the number of time reduction is set (S585), the time reduction flag is set to 1 (S590), and the process of transmitting the jackpot end command to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed (S595). Then, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S597), and the special game process is terminated. Note that the number of time reductions set in S585 is normally 100 times for the big hit, but 10,000 times for the probable big hit, which substantially guarantees continuation of the time until the next big hit. When the time reduction flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the special symbol average fluctuation time reduction, the normal symbol average fluctuation time reduction, and the normal electric accessory 12 opening extension function are set. If the time does not change (S580: no), the process goes straight to S595.

A special effect performed when the sub integrated control apparatus 83 has passed a predetermined time will be described with reference to FIG.
In S600 of FIG. 17, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the elapsed time counted by the counting means 94 has reached a predetermined time (S600). If the determination is affirmative (S600: yes), it is determined whether or not the setting value selected by operating the back volume setting switch 91 is a predetermined setting value (S605). Here, the predetermined setting value is the setting value 2, the setting value 4, the setting value 6, the setting value 8, the setting value 10, the setting value 12, or the setting value 14 shown in FIG. In the case of a negative determination (S605: no), it is determined whether or not a special effect display is being displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S610). In the case of a negative determination (S610: no), the special effect is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in the special effect display process (S615), and this process ends. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 determines that the elapsed time counted by the counting means 94 is not the predetermined time (S600: no), the predetermined set value (S605: yes), or the special effect. When the display is being displayed (S610: yes), this process is ended as it is.

  In the present embodiment, during the special effect that is executed when the counted elapsed time reaches the predetermined time in the counting means 94, the back volume setting switch 91 on the back of the pachinko machine 50 is operated to execute the special effect. Even if the setting value to be prohibited is selected, the special effect being executed continues as it is. Note that the special effect currently being executed may be terminated and a normal effect display may be displayed.

The variation start process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG.
In S650 of FIG. 18, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not a change start command has been received (S650). If the determination is affirmative (S650: yes), the effect pattern is determined in effect pattern determination processing (S655) based on the received variation start command. The sub integrated control device 83 in the effect pattern determination process (S655) of the present embodiment performs an effect pattern for moving the movable accessory (movable accessory effect pattern 1, movable accessory effect pattern 2 and movable accessory effect shown in FIG. 25). Pattern 3) is configured to determine one effect pattern from a number of effect patterns such as an effect pattern that does not move the movable accessory.

  Then, the standby flag is set to 0 (S660), the demo flag is set to 0 (S665), the accessory initial position confirmation process (S670) is performed, and the accessory initial position movement process (S675) is performed. Thereafter, a movable accessory effect pattern setting process (S680) is performed, an effect start process (S685) is performed, and this process is terminated (returned). When the standby flag is “1”, the pachinko machine 50 is in a standby state. When the standby flag is 0, the pachinko machine 50 is not in a standby state but is in a game. When the demo flag is “1”, the demonstration symbol display device 6 indicates that the demo screen is being displayed. If the demo flag is 0, it indicates that the demo screen is not displayed. If the change start command has not been received (S650: no), this process is terminated.

  In the combination initial position confirmation process (S670), it is confirmed whether the shield combination 92 or the title combination 93 which is the movable combination of the present embodiment is arranged at the initial position. The sub integrated control device 83 in the accessory initial position movement process (S675), based on the confirmation result in S670, the movable accessory (shield object 92, title) not arranged in the initial position in the accessory initial position movement process. The accessory 93) is moved to the initial position.

Here, the movable accessory effect pattern setting process (S680) will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, with reference to FIG. 25, the relationship between the movable accessory effect pattern and the movable accessory will be described.
The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment includes three types of movable accessory effect patterns (see FIG. 25). In the movable accessory effect pattern 1, the shield accessory 92 stored in the initial position at the upper right of the center case 5 shown in FIG. 2 starts to move after five seconds have elapsed from the start of the change of the special symbol. Then, two seconds after starting to move, the shield member 92 reaches a predetermined position (a state where the shield member 92 shown in FIG. 26 is stationary). In the movable accessory effect pattern 2, the title accessory 93 starts to move after 8 seconds from the start of the change of the special symbol. Then, two seconds after starting to move, the title accessory 93 reaches a predetermined position (a state where the title accessory 93 shown in FIG. 27 is stationary). In the movable character effect pattern 3, the shield character 92 starts to move first after 5 seconds from the start of the change of the special symbol, and after two seconds from the start of movement, the shield character 92 has a predetermined position (the shield character shown in FIG. 26). The object 92 is stationary). Then, when 8 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change of the special symbol, the title accessory 93 starts moving, and after 2 seconds from the start of the movement, the title accessory 93 is in a predetermined position (the title accessory 93 shown in FIG. 27 is stationary). To reach.
As for the degree of expectation, the movable accessory effect pattern 1 is small, the movable accessory effect pattern 2 is medium, and the movable accessory effect pattern 3 is large. The degree of expectation here indicates the probability that a big hit game will be started when a movable combination is activated based on each movable combination effect pattern. Therefore, if the degree of expectation is small, the probability that the big hit game is started is low. Also, if the degree of expectation is high, it indicates that the probability of starting a big hit game is high.

  In S700 of FIG. 19, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the effect pattern determined in the effect pattern determination process (S655) is the movable accessory effect pattern 1. In the case of an affirmative determination (S700: yes), the movable accessory effect setting process 1 (S705) is performed based on the movable accessory effect pattern 1, the present process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S685 in FIG. When this process is performed, the shield object 92 starts to move in the effect performed by the effect start process (S685) of FIG. 18 described above after 5 seconds from the start of the change of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. From the state in which the shield object 92 is stored in the upper right of the center case 5, it jumps out across the right part of the screen of the production symbol display device 6, and the shield object 92 itself swings counterclockwise by the link mechanism. As a result, the arms 92d and 92e are swung more largely counterclockwise. In addition, it will be in this state 2 seconds after the shield object 92 starts moving. After resting in this state for 3 seconds, the shield member 92 is swung clockwise and returns to the initial position at the upper right of the center case 5. Note that the expectation of the movable accessory effect pattern 1 is small.

  If the effect pattern determined in the effect pattern determination process (S655) is not the movable accessory effect pattern 1 (S700: no), the effect pattern determined in the effect pattern determination process (S655) is the movable accessory effect pattern 2 It is determined whether or not there is (S710). In the case of an affirmative determination (S710: yes), the movable accessory effect setting process 2 (S715) is performed based on the movable accessory effect pattern 2 to end the present process, and the process proceeds to S685 in FIG. When this process is performed, the title accessory 93 starts moving in the effect performed by the effect start process (S685) of FIG. 18 described above after 8 seconds from the start of the change of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. From the state in which the title accessory 93 is housed in the upper part of the center case 5, the title accessory 93 is lowered and stationary about half the vertical dimension of the title accessory 93. Note that this state is two seconds after the title accessory 93 starts moving. In this state, after standing still for 5 seconds, the title accessory 93 is raised and returned to the initial position above the center case 5. In addition, the expectation degree of the movable accessory effect pattern 2 is medium.

When the effect pattern determined in the effect pattern determination process (S655) is not the movable accessory effect pattern 2 (S710: no), the effect pattern determined in the effect pattern determination process (S655) is the movable accessory effect pattern 3. It is determined whether or not there is (S720). In the case of an affirmative determination (S720: yes), the movable accessory effect setting process 3 (S725) is performed based on the movable accessory effect pattern 3, and this process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S680 in FIG. When this process is performed, the effect is performed by the above-described effect start process (S685) of FIG. 18, and the shield object 92 starts to move after 5 seconds from the start of the change of the special symbol. 26 is stopped at a predetermined position shown in FIG. 26, the title accessory 93 is started to move after 8 seconds from the start of the change of the special symbol, and is stopped at the predetermined position shown in FIG. 27 after 2 seconds from the start of the movement. Then, the state becomes as shown in FIG. 28, the state is stopped for 3 seconds, and the shield combination 92 and the title combination 93 are simultaneously returned to the positions where the combinations are stored. In addition, the expectation degree of the movable accessory effect pattern 3 is large.
If it is not the movable accessory effect pattern 3 (S720: no), this process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S680 in FIG.

  The standby command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. In S750 of FIG. 20, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the standby control command transmitted by the main control device 80 in the standby command transmission process (S217) has been received (S750). If the determination is affirmative (S750: yes), it is determined whether or not 15 seconds have elapsed since the standby command was received (S755). If the determination is affirmative (S755: yes), the standby flag is set to 1 (S760), and the process ends (returns). When the standby flag is set to “1”, the pachinko machine 50 enters a standby state. When the standby command has not been received (S750: no) or when the standby command has been received and 15 seconds have not elapsed (S755: no), this processing is terminated.

  The display switching process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. In S770 of FIG. 21, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the standby flag is set to “1” (S770). If the determination is affirmative (S770: yes), it is determined whether or not 15 seconds have elapsed since the transition to the standby state (S772). If the determination is affirmative (S772: yes), it is determined whether the demo flag is 0 (S775). If the determination is affirmative (S775: yes), control is performed to display a demo screen on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (S780), the demo flag is set to “1” (S782), and the display switching process is terminated. (Return). If the demo flag is 1 (S775: no), it is determined whether the demo is being displayed (S785). If the determination is affirmative (S785: yes), it is determined whether 30 seconds have elapsed since the demonstration screen was displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S787). If the determination is affirmative (S787: yes), a symbol standby screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S790), and this process is terminated. If it is determined that the demonstration is not being displayed (S785: no), it is determined whether 30 seconds have elapsed since the symbol standby screen was displayed (S792). If the determination is affirmative (S792: yes), a demonstration screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (S795), and this process is terminated.

  When the standby flag is 0 (S770: no), when the transition to the standby state has not elapsed for 15 seconds (S772: no), 30 seconds after the demonstration screen is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 Is not passed (S787: no), or when 30 seconds have not passed since the symbol standby screen was displayed (S792: no), this processing is terminated.

The volume setting process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG.
In S800 of FIG. 22, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b of the cross key (front volume setting switch) 69 provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 50 is operated. Is determined (S800). If the determination is affirmative (S800: yes), the volume is set and changed according to the button operation described above in the volume setting process (S805). That is, if the cross key up button 69a is operated, the volume is increased by one level. On the other hand, if the operation of the cross key down button 69b is performed, the volume is decreased by one step.

  Thereafter, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the gauge flag is set to “1” (S810). When the gauge flag is set to “1”, it indicates that the volume setting explanation display 1003 and the volume level gauge display 1004 are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. When the gauge flag is 0, the volume setting explanation display 1003 and the volume level gauge display 1004 are not displayed. If the gauge flag is 0 (S810: no), the volume level gauge display process indicating the volume in accordance with the above-described operation is performed (S815), and the gauge flag is set to “1” (S820). ), This process is terminated (returned).

  When the gauge flag is “1” (S810: yes), the volume setting operation is continuously performed, and the volume level gauge displayed in S815 is changed to the volume level gauge corresponding to the above-described operation. Change is made (S825), and this process ends. If it is determined that the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 50 has not been operated (S800: no), this process is terminated.

The volume level gauge erasing process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG.
In S850 of FIG. 23, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the gauge flag is set to “1” (S850). If the determination is affirmative (S850: yes), it is determined whether or not the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 50 is operated for 4 seconds (S855). If the determination is affirmative (S855: yes), a volume level gauge deletion process (S860) is performed, the gauge flag is set to 0 (S865), and this process ends (returns). Further, when the gauge flag is 0 (S850: no), or when 4 seconds have not elapsed since the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 50 is operated ( S855: no), this processing is terminated.

In this embodiment, the actual volume set by operating the effect button 67 during a predetermined period after the volume change by the player using the cross key (front volume setting switch) 69 is output as a confirmation sound. The confirmation sound processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG.
In S900 of FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the standby flag or the demo flag is set to “1” (S900). If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the effect button 67 has been operated (S905). If the determination is affirmative (S905: yes), it is determined whether or not the gauge flag is “1” (S910). If the determination is affirmative (S910: yes), a confirmation sound is output from the speaker 66 in the confirmation sound output process (S915), and this process ends (returns). In this way, the volume can be confirmed when the volume level gauge is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.
Further, when the standby flag and the standby flag are 0 (S900: no), when the production button is not operated (S905: no), or when the gauge flag is 0 (S910: no) ), This process is terminated.

The effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 while the pachinko machine 50 is on standby will be described with reference to FIG.
While the pachinko machine 50 is in a standby state, a standby symbol display screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. The production symbol 1000 is stopped and displayed in the center of the screen of the production symbol display device 6. Then, when 30 seconds have elapsed after the standby symbol display screen is displayed, a demonstration screen is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29 (b), an effect character 1001 “Tatsuyoshi Bear” is displayed in the center of the effect symbol display device 6. A model name display 1002 is displayed above the effect character 1001. The model name display 1002 displays “CR bear no Tatsuyoshi”. When 30 seconds have elapsed since the demonstration screen shown in FIG. 29B is displayed, the standby symbol display screen shown in FIG. 29A is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, when the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b is operated while the standby symbol display screen is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, FIG. The effect display shown in c) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), the volume can be increased by the cross key up button 69a and the volume can be decreased by the cross key down button 69b at the lower right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. A volume setting explanation display 1003 suggesting this is displayed. In addition, a volume level gauge display 1004 indicating the current volume level (volume 3 in FIG. 29C) is displayed at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b is operated while the demonstration screen is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, FIG. ) Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 29 (d), at the lower right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, the volume can be increased by the cross key up button 69a, and the volume can be decreased by the cross key down button 69b. A volume setting explanation display 1003 suggesting this is displayed. In addition, a volume level gauge display 1004 indicating the current volume level (volume 3 in FIG. 29D) is displayed at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  Next, the effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 during the change of the special symbol will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), an effect symbol that changes in accordance with the change of the special symbol is displayed in the center of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

  When the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b is operated during the change of the effect symbol, the effect display shown in FIG. 30B is displayed. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), the volume can be increased by the cross key up button 69a and the volume can be decreased by the cross key down button 69b at the lower right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. A volume setting explanation display 1003 suggesting this is displayed. In addition, a volume level gauge display 1004 indicating the current volume level (volume 4 in FIG. 30B) is displayed at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

Next, the effect display displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 during the special effect will be described. In the present embodiment, when the time counted by the counting means 94 passes a predetermined time, the special effect shown in FIG.
An effect character 1005 is displayed on the right side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 shown in FIG. The display part at the lower left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 is an effect symbol display part 1007. When the main control device 80 executes the special symbol variation display, the sub integrated control device 83 displays the effect symbol 1000 of the effect symbol display unit 1007 in a variable manner. A remaining time display 1008 is displayed on the left side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In the remaining time display 1008, “4:30 remaining” is displayed. This notifies the remaining execution period of the special effect.

If the cross key up button 69a or the cross key down button 69b is operated while the special effect shown in FIG. 31A is being displayed, the process proceeds to FIG. 31B.
As shown in FIG. 31B, at the lower right of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, it is possible to increase the volume with the cross key up button 69a and to decrease the volume with the cross key down button 69b. A suggested volume setting explanation display 1003 is displayed. Also, a volume level gauge display 1004 indicating the current volume level (volume 4 in FIG. 31B) is displayed at the upper left of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6.

With reference to FIG. 32, a special effect jackpot finalizing effect displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 when a change that becomes a big hit with a special symbol is started during the special effect will be described.
During the special effect, when the change that becomes a big hit with the special symbol is started, the process shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 32A, the changing effect symbol is displayed at the center of the effect symbol display device 6. In the center of the screen of the production symbol display device 6, the bear character Tatsuyoshi, which is the production character 1001, is displayed. A remaining time display 1008 is displayed on the left side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The remaining time display 1008 displays “2:30 remaining”. This notifies the remaining execution period of the special effect.

  Thereafter, when reach is reached, the display shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. Among the effect symbols 1000, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol stop at “7”, and the middle effect symbol is changing. The player is informed that it is in a reach state. A remaining time display 1008 is displayed on the left side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The remaining time display 1008 displays “Remaining 2:10”.

  When the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the display shifts to the effect display shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 32 (c), Tatsuyoshi Bear, which is the production character 1001, is displayed at the center of the screen of the production symbol display device 6. The production symbol 1000 stops at “7”. The display indicated by reference numeral 1006 displays “Congratulations! Big hit!”. In this way, the player is informed that a big hit has occurred. A remaining time display 1008 is displayed on the left side of the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. In the remaining time display 1008, “Remaining 2:00” is displayed.

According to the pachinko machine described above, since the store clerk of the amusement store can select whether or not to execute the special effect by operating the back volume setting switch 91 provided on the back of the pachinko machine, the pachinko machine is installed. After a certain period of time, the freshness of the special production disappears, the number of players who feel that the special production is annoying, and there is only one gaming machine of the same model installed in the amusement store, special production If a situation occurs that does not make a big impact on the player even if the game is executed, or that makes the player playing an unpleasant game with another type of gaming machine installed next to the player Special production can be prohibited.
In addition, since it is possible to set whether or not the special effect can be executed by using the back volume setting switch 91, it is not necessary to newly provide a dedicated switch or the like for the pachinko machine, so that a great development cost is not required.

  Setting whether or not the special effect can be executed using the back volume setting switch 91 provided on the back of the gaming machine is set to a volume not desired by the player in order to prohibit the execution of the special effect. However, according to the pachinko machine 50 of the first embodiment, the cross key (front volume setting switch) 69 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 50, and the volume set by the back volume setting switch 91 is set by the player. By making it possible to change to a different volume, the fear described above can be avoided.

Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration / state of the first embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention is shown.
The “win / fail determination means” of the present invention corresponds to the success / failure determination process (S55), the “win / fail result notification means” corresponds to the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10, and “effect display”. The “means” and the “volume output control means” correspond to the sub integrated control device 83, the “back volume setting switch” corresponds to the back volume setting switch 91, the “time counting means” corresponds to the counting means 94, The “front volume setting switch” corresponds to the cross key 69.

In the present embodiment, depending on the setting value selectable by the back volume setting switch 91, the special effect may be executed or the special effect may not be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed.
As another configuration of the first embodiment, for example, a special effect and another effect corresponding to the special effect (for example, light emission of a lamp provided in the front frame 52) according to a setting value selected by operating the back volume setting switch 91. When the execution of the effect) is also prohibited, when the execution of only the special effect is prohibited, or another effect corresponding to the special effect and the special effect (for example, the light emission effect of the lamp provided in the front frame 52) It may be configured to be able to select the case where execution of is not prohibited. As a result, if there is something on the same island where special effects can be performed and those where special effects cannot be performed, match only the lighting effects of the gaming machine with the special effects and the lamp. Can do.

  The present invention is not limited to a ball game machine, and may be applied to a revolving game machine.

6: Effect symbol display device 67: Effect button 68: Jog dial 69: Cross key 80: Main control device 83: Sub integrated control device 91: Back volume setting switch 92: Shield accessory 93: Title accessory 94: Count means

Claims (2)

A go / no-go judging means for judging the go / no-go based on the extracted numerical data when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A result determination unit for notifying a result of determination by the determination unit,
Effect display means for executing effect display based on the result of the determination by the success / failure determination means;
Audio output control means for outputting a production sound corresponding to the production display;
A back volume setting switch for setting the volume of the effect sound provided on the back of the gaming machine and output by the audio output control means;
A time measuring means for measuring time;
In a gaming machine provided with a time effect display means for executing a time effect display according to a time measurement result by the time measurement means,
The volume setting by the back volume setting switch is set to a volume corresponding to the selected setting value by selecting one setting value from a plurality of setting values by operating the back volume setting switch. And
A timing effect prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the timing effect display by the timing effect display means,
The timing effect prohibiting means prohibits execution of the timing effect display by the timing effect display means by selecting a predetermined setting value from the plurality of setting values based on the operation of the back volume setting switch. A gaming machine characterized by being set to do. In addition, a front volume setting switch is provided on the front of the gaming machine,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the setting can be changed to a volume different from the volume set based on the operation of the back volume setting switch based on the operation of the front volume setting switch.

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