JP2020000510A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing convenience of players and game parlor staffs.SOLUTION: Based on operation of first operation means in a customer waiting state in which a variation performance is not executed and during execution of the variation performance, it is possible to set a sound volume value of a predetermined sound output from sound output means to any one of a plurality of sound volume values. A first operation sound can be output from sound output means when the first operation means is operated in the customer waiting state, but the first operation sound cannot be output from the sound output means even when the first operation means is operated during the execution of the variation performance. When second operation means is operated in the customer waiting state and during execution of the variation performance, a second operation sound can be output from the sound output means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation means is valid is started on condition that the user is waiting for a customer, and by operating the operation means in this operation effective period, the player can easily control the volume. Can be adjusted (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In recent years, while waiting for customers, not only the volume can be adjusted, but also the amount of light can be adjusted, thereby improving the convenience of players and game clerks.

JP-A-2006-182364

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is still room for improvement in improving the convenience of players and game clerks.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the convenience of players and game clerks in view of the above-mentioned problems.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention displays a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, a sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and an effect image. Image display means, and effect means including, effect effect control means capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means using the effect means, and operation means operable by the player, The operation means includes a first operation means and a second operation means, and the effect control means is a customer waiting state in which the variable effect is not executed and the first operation means during execution of the variable effect. It is possible to set the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output unit to any one of a plurality of volume values based on the operation of the first operation unit during the waiting state for the customer. When operated, the first operation sound is output by the sound output hand. While the first operation sound is not output from the sound output means even if the first operation means is operated during the execution of the fluctuation effect, the customer waiting state and the execution of the fluctuation effect When the second operation means is operated, a second operation sound can be output from the sound output means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to improve the convenience of a player or a game clerk.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a perspective view of the game machine which opened the glass frame. It is a perspective view on the back side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the whole game machine. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the big hit determination table of the big hit lottery triggered by the 1st starting port, and (b) is a figure which shows an example of the big hit determination table of the big hit lottery triggered by the 2nd starting port. is there. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table in a loss, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table in a big hit. It is a figure showing an example of a setting data table at the time of a big hit game end. It is a figure showing an example of a special electric auditors product operation mode decision table. It is a figure showing an example of a special winning opening mode determination table. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in a non-time saving game state, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in a time reduction game state. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of the big hit lottery in the non-time saving game state, and (b) is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of the big hit lottery in the time saving game state. (A) is a diagram illustrating an example of a hit determination table for a winning lottery, (b) is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol determination table, and (c) is a diagram illustrating an example of a general symbol variation pattern determination table. FIG. 7D is a diagram showing a starting port opening mode determination table. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of various storage areas of a main RAM. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a main process in a main control board. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a timer interrupt process in the main control board. It is a figure showing an input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure showing the 1st starting port detection switch input processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric power control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure showing special design change processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure showing a jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game end processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the general-purpose power control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change process in a main control board. It is a figure showing an auxiliary game processing in a main control board. It is a figure showing the main processing in the production control part. It is a figure showing the timer interruption processing in the production control part. It is a figure showing the command analysis processing in the production control part. It is a figure which shows the variable effect pattern determination processing in the effect control part. It is a figure showing an example of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table for the normal game state. It is a figure which shows the winning determination effect determination processing in the effect control part. It is a figure showing an example of a winning decision effect pattern decision table. It is a figure which shows the effect input control processing in the effect control part. It is a figure showing the main processing in an integrated control part. (A) is a figure which shows the command reception interruption processing in a general control part, (b) is a figure which shows V blank interruption processing in a general control part. It is a figure which shows the adjustment mode switching process in an integrated control part. (A) is a figure which shows a changeover switch, (b) is a figure which shows an example of an adjustment mode selection table. It is a figure showing an example of a voice management table. It is a figure which shows the volume adjustment process in an integrated control part. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a light amount adjustment process in an integrated control unit. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the volume / light amount adjustment in a customer waiting state. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect of the volume adjustment during a customer waiting effect. It is a figure showing an example of production of volume adjustment during operation production. It is a figure which shows the change in control at the time of volume adjustment, and the change in audibility. It is a figure which shows the modification of the example of a display of a volume adjustment display. It is a figure showing the modification of an adjustment mode selection table. It is a figure which shows the modification of the example of a display of a volume adjustment display. It is a figure which shows the modification of the effect example of volume / light amount adjustment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Configuration of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of a perspective view of the gaming machine 1 with the glass frame opened according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). The outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game balls 200 flow down is formed.

  The glass frame 50 has a sound output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), a production button 35 for changing the production mode by pressing operation, and at least two directions (books). A cross button 36 that can be pressed in four directions (in the embodiment, four directions) is provided.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs sound effects. Further, the frame lighting device 34b is designed to perform an effect by lighting by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, a further effect is executed in accordance with the operation. Similarly, the cross button 36 is also provided with a cross button detection switch 36b, so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be able to move up and down by a button drive motor 35b (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the glass frame 50 has a firing handle 3 for firing game balls toward the game area 6 by being rotated, an upper plate 53a for storing a plurality of game balls, and an upper plate 53a. A lower plate 53b is provided for receiving and storing game balls flowing into an overflowing ball flow path (not shown) without overflowing. The upper plate 53a allows the game balls to flow down in the direction of the firing handle 3. Has a downward slope (see FIG. 2). A receiving port for receiving a game ball is provided at an end of the upper plate 53a on the downward slope, and the game ball received in the receiving port is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 is received. The game balls are sent out one by one to a ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface of the game ball.

  In addition, a full detection switch 136 (see FIG. 4) for detecting that the game ball is full is provided in the lower plate 53b in the middle of the overflowing ball channel formed between the upper plate 53a and the lower plate 53b. The payout of the game balls by the payout device described later is stopped while the full detection switch 136 detects that the lower plate 53b is full.

  The game ball sent to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the firing rail 42 having the downward inclination by the firing rail 42 having the downward inclination toward the direction of the striking member 4c. Above the downwardly inclined end of the launch rail 42, a stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided, and the game ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is provided at the downwardly inclined end of the launch rail 42. One game ball will be parked (see FIG. 2).

  When the player touches the firing handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the firing handle 3 detects that the firing handle 3 is in contact with the player. Thereafter, when the player rotates the firing handle 3, the firing volume 3b directly connected to the firing handle 3 also rotates, the firing intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the firing volume 3b, and the firing is performed with the adjusted firing intensity. The driving member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. The rotation of the launching member 4c causes the launching member 4c to launch the gaming ball 200 stored at the downwardly inclined end of the firing rail 42, and the gaming ball is launched into the gaming area 6.

  The game ball fired as described above rises from the firing rail 42 to between the rails 5a and 5b and reaches the game area 6 when it exceeds the ball return preventing piece 5c, and then falls freely in the game area 6 I do. At this time, a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6 cause the game balls to fall unpredictably.

  In the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2, various winning ports (general winning port 12, ordinary symbol gate 13, first starting port 14, second starting port 15, first winning port 16, second winning port 16) are provided. 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31.

  On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display 20, the second special symbol display 21, the normal symbol display 22, the first special symbol hold display 23, , A second special symbol hold display 24, and a normal symbol hold display 25.

  In the lower left part of the game area 6, a game ball fired (so-called left hit) toward the left area of the game area 6 can win (enter), and is fired toward the right area of the game area 6. There are provided three general winning openings 12 in which game balls that are hit right (that is, right-handed) cannot win, and right-handed game balls can win (enter) in the lower right portion of the game area 6. In addition, there is provided one general winning opening 12 in which a left-hit game ball cannot win.

  Here, each general winning opening 12 is provided with a general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting a winning (entering) of a game ball. When a winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 12 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10 game balls) are paid out from a payout device for paying out the game ball. .

  In the lower center part of the game area 6, a left-hit game ball can enter, a first starting port 14 constituting a start area in which right-hit game balls cannot enter, and a left-hit game ball. And a second starting port 15 which forms a starting area in which a right-hitting game ball can win (enter) is provided vertically.

  The second starting port 15 includes a starting movable piece 15b and a starting port opening / closing solenoid 15c that constitute a normal electric accessory (starting port opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15. A movable state in which the movable startable piece 15b stands vertically by the operation of the starter opening / closing solenoid 15c to restrict winning of a game ball to the second starter opening 15 (closed state); 15b is tilted and converted into an open state (open mode) in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 15. When the second starting port 15 is in the open state, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 15, so that the game ball to the second starting port 15 is compared with the closed state. Prize opportunities (prize ratio) will increase.

  Here, the first starting port 14 is provided with a first starting port detection switch 14a for detecting a winning (ball entry) of a game ball, and the second starting port 15 is provided with a game ball winning (ball entry). ) Is provided with a second starting port detection switch 15a. Then, when a winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 is detected, a random number value for a jackpot determination for performing a “big hit lottery (big hit determination)” described later is acquired.

  When a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 is detected, a random number for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined in addition to the random number for determining a jackpot. , And a random number for reach determination and a random number for special figure fluctuation for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol are also obtained. The random number for jackpot determination, the random number for special symbol determination, the random number for reach determination, and the random number for special figure change are referred to as special figure determination information.

  Further, when the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out from the payout device. When a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, one game ball) are paid out from the payout device. The number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins in the first starting port 14 and the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins in the second start port 15 may be the same.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 6, there are provided ordinary symbol gates 13 which constitute ordinary areas through which game balls can pass.

  Here, the normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage (entry) of a game ball. Then, when the passing of the game ball to the ordinary symbol gate 13 is detected, a random number value for hit determination for performing “hit lottery (hit determination)” described later is obtained.

  Further, when the passing of the game ball to the ordinary symbol gate 13 is detected, in addition to the hit determination random number, the ordinary symbol determining random value for determining the ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the variation time of the ordinary symbol are determined. The random number value for ordinary figure fluctuation for determination is also acquired. Note that the random number for hit determination, the random number for ordinary symbol determination, and the random number for general figure variation are referred to as general figure determination information.

  In the area on the right side of the game area 6, a right-hit game ball can win (enter), and a left-hit game ball cannot receive a first large winning opening 16 and a second large winning. The mouth 17 is provided vertically separated (with a width capable of passing game balls).

  The first special winning opening 16 is a first special winning opening (opening / closing device) constituting a first special motor-operated character (first special winning opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the first special winning opening 16. A door 16b and a first winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c are provided. The first winning opening / closing door 16b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the first winning opening / closing solenoid 16c. State in which the winning of the game ball to the game is restricted (closed mode), and the open state in which the first winning port opening / closing door 16b is tilted to allow the winning of the game ball to the first winning port 16 (open mode). The conversion is controlled to When the first special winning opening 16 is in the open state, the first special winning opening opening / closing door 16b functions as a receiving tray for guiding the game ball to the first special winning opening 16, so that the first large winning opening 16 is larger than in the closed state. The chance of winning game balls into the winning opening 16 (prize winning ratio) is increased.

  Here, the first special winning opening 16 is provided with a first special winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting a winning (entering) of a game ball. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the first special winning opening 16 is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 game balls) are paid out.

  The second special winning opening 17 opens and closes a second special winning combination (a second special winning opening opening / closing device) for facilitating winning of a game ball to the second special winning opening 17. A door 17b and a second big win opening / closing solenoid 17c are provided, and the second big winning opening / closing door 17b stands substantially vertically by the operation of the second big winning opening / closing solenoid 17c. State (closed state) that restricts the winning of game balls into the game, and an open state (opening state) in which the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is tilted to allow the winning of game balls to the second big winning opening 17. The conversion is controlled to When the second special winning opening 17 is in the open state, the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17b functions as a receiving tray for guiding the game ball to the second special winning opening 17, so that the second large winning opening 17 is compared with the closed state. The chance of winning game balls in the winning opening 17 (prize winning ratio) is increased.

  Here, the second big winning opening detection switch 17a for detecting a winning (entering) of a game ball is provided in the second big winning opening 17. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the second big winning opening 17 is detected, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out. It should be noted that the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins in the first large winning opening 16 and the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball wins in the second large winning opening 17 may be made different.

  At the bottom of the game area 6, any of the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first large winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17 are won (ball entry). An out port 11 is provided for discharging a game ball that has not been played out of the game area.

  At the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 constituted by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

  The image display device 31 displays a customer waiting effect image while the game is not being played, or displays a game effect image according to the progress of the game. Above all, three effect symbols 38 (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) for notifying the jackpot lottery result in a variable effect described later are variably displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777, etc.) ) Is stopped and displayed, a jackpot is notified as a jackpot lottery result, and a combination (for example, 289 or the like) other than the specific effect symbol 38 is stopped and displayed, so that a loss is notified as a jackpot lottery result. .

  The effect symbol 38 starts the variable display in accordance with the start of the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the winning (ball entry) of the game ball to the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 and The stop display is made in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol after the elapse of the predetermined fluctuation time. That is, the timing of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol and the timing of the stop display of the effect symbol 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (the same time).

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when a game ball wins (enters) at the first starting port 14 or when a game ball wins (enters) at the second starting port 15, the movement is changed. In the effect, the effect symbols 38 of the same type are displayed in a variable manner or stopped. However, when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 and when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed in a fluctuating manner or stopped. It may be configured.

  On the lower right side of the display unit of the image display device 31, three small effect symbols 48 for notifying the jackpot lottery result in the variable effect are scrolled in the vertical direction (from the top to the bottom in the present embodiment). Is displayed in a variable.

The variation display of the small effect symbol 48 is started in response to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and corresponds to the stop of the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And stopped.
That is, the variation display of the small effect symbol 48 is performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the first special symbol or The execution state of the change display of the second special symbol is notified (suggested) to the player.

  In addition, the small effect design 48 is configured by, for example, a symbol indicating a number from “1” to “9”, similarly to the effect design 38, and in the stop display of the small effect design 48, the small effect design 48 is displayed. The game is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, big hit mode, etc.) indicating the result of the jackpot lottery. The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same small effect symbols 48 such as “777” or a combination of small effect symbols 48 having regularity such as “357”. It is an aspect other than.

  In the display area of the image display device 31, among the special map determination information obtained based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 14, the special jackpot lottery (big hit determination) is not executed (not yet determined). A first holding icon display area 31a for displaying an icon so that the player can easily grasp the first special symbol holding number (U1) indicating the number of the figure determination information, and a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 15. Of the special figure determination information acquired based on the special bonus determination (big hit determination), the second special symbol holding number (U2) indicating the number of special figure determination information for which execution (non-judgment) has not been performed (undetermined) is easy for the player to grasp. Icon display area 31b for displaying an icon on the icon, and the fluctuating icon for displaying the icon indicating the special figure determination information during the fluctuating display (fluctuating effect) so that the player can easily grasp it. The display area 31c is It has been kicked.

  In the following description, the icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 31a and the second hold icon display area 31b are referred to as "hold icons (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has not been ), The icon displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c is referred to as “the fluctuating icon (special figure determination information for which the jackpot determination has been executed and the fluctuating display (fluctuating effect) is being executed). Information)).

  The decoration member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall standing upright from the game board 2 on the outer periphery thereof so that a game ball does not pass through the front of the display area of the image display device 31. Have been.

  A board lighting device 34a having a plurality of lamps (eg, LEDs) is provided on both left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and a "signboard" of the title (model name) of the gaming machine is provided above the decorative member 7. Is provided, and a second decorative member 33b (director) imitating a “sword” is provided on the right side of the decorative member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a movable effect device 33 including a solenoid, a motor, and the like, and can move in the vertical direction, and moves to the front of the image display device 31 by the vertical movement. can do. Similarly, the second decorative member 33b is also driven by the movable effect device 33, and can fall to the left with the lower part of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and can move to the front of the image display device 31. The second decorative member 33b is composed of a sheath portion 33b1 imitating a sheath and a blade portion 33b2 accommodated in the sheath. Can be.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display may be provided on at least one of the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b, and the liquid crystal display may be provided with at least one of the reserved icon display area and the variable icon display area. One of the liquid crystal display provided on the decorative member 33a and the liquid crystal display provided on the second decorative member 33b may be provided with the reserved icon display area, and the other may be provided with the variable icon display area.

  The first special symbol display 20 displays a lottery result (judgment result) of a jackpot lottery (judgment determination) executed based on the winning of a game ball into the first starting port 14 for a predetermined time in the first special symbol. The first special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is displayed in a stopped state after the display is changed and displayed, and is configured by a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  The second special symbol display 21 displays the lottery result (judgment result) of the jackpot lottery (big hit determination) executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 15 over a predetermined time in the second special symbol. The second special symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result is displayed by being stopped and displayed after the variable display, and is made up of a plurality of lighting members such as LEDs.

  The first special symbol display 20 and / or the second special symbol display 21 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, when a jackpot is won, “7” may be stopped and displayed, and if a loss has occurred, “−” may be stopped and displayed.

  Here, the “big hit lottery” means that when a game ball is won (enters) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a random number for jackpot determination is acquired and the acquired jackpot determination value is acquired. This is a process of determining whether the random value is a random value corresponding to “big hit” (big hit determination).

  In the present embodiment, the “big hit” refers to a big hit lottery executed based on a game ball winning (entering) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 in the big hit game ( It means that the player has acquired the right to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player.

  In the "big hit game", a round game in which the first big winning opening 16 (first special motor-operated character) or the second big winning opening 17 (second special motor-operated character) is opened, Is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times or sixteen times) by activating the accessory continuous operation device for continuously operating.

  A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time (operating time of the special electric auditors) of the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 in each round game. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) are won (entered) in the winning opening 16 or the second winning opening 17, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball wins (enters) in the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 and the player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the entering ball. It is. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot games are provided, which will be described later in detail.

  In addition, even if a game ball wins (enters) in the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during a fluctuation display of a special symbol, a big hit game (special game), or the like, a big hit lottery cannot be performed immediately. In some cases, the jackpot lottery right is reserved under certain conditions.

  More specifically, the special figure determination information acquired when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 14 is stored as a first hold, and up to four pieces of special figure determination information are stored in the second starting port 15. The special figure determination information acquired when the ball wins (enters the ball) is stored as a second hold, up to a maximum of four pieces. The first special symbol holding number (U1), which is the number of first holdings, and the second special symbol holding number (U2), which is the number of second holdings, are respectively the first special symbol holding indicator 23 and the second special symbol. It is displayed on the symbol hold display 24.

  In addition, when there is one first hold, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold display 23 is turned on. When there are two first holds, the leftmost LED of the first special symbol hold display 23 is displayed. And two LEDs are turned on. In addition, when there are three first reservations, the three LEDs from the leftmost end of the first special symbol reservation display 23 blink and the right LED is turned on. The four LEDs from the leftmost end of the special symbol hold display 23 light up. In addition, the second special symbol hold display 24 also displays the number of holds of the second hold in the same manner as described above.

  In addition, the normal symbol display 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 has a lottery result (judgment determination) of a winning lottery (hit determination) performed when a game ball has passed the normal symbol gate 13. The result) is notified by displaying the ordinary symbol fluctuating over a predetermined time and then stopping and displaying the ordinary symbol of the type corresponding to the lottery result, and is constituted by a plurality of lighting members constituted by LEDs and the like. Have been.

  Here, the "hit lottery" is a random number value for hit determination that is obtained when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the obtained random number value for hit determination is a random value corresponding to "hit". This is a process of judging whether or not (hit determination).

  In the present embodiment, “hit” means that the player has acquired the right to execute an auxiliary game that is advantageous to the player in a lottery executed based on a game ball passing through the symbol gate 13. Say. In the "auxiliary game", the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 is controlled to be opened for a predetermined time. In other words, the “auxiliary game” is a game in which a game ball wins (enters) in the second starting port 15 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the win. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games are provided, which will be described later in detail.

  In addition, like the special symbol, even if the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13 such as during the variation display of the ordinary symbol or during the auxiliary game, if the lottery cannot be performed immediately, under certain conditions, Winning lottery rights are reserved.

  More specifically, the normal figure determination information acquired when the game ball passes the normal symbol gate 13 is stored as a third hold, and a maximum of four pieces are stored. The number of ordinary symbols reserved (G), which is the number of the third retained symbols, is displayed on the ordinary symbol reserved display 25 in the same manner as the first special symbol reserved display 23 and the second special symbol reserved display 24. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (on the player side). Note that the glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via a hinge mechanism 51 at one end in the left-right direction (for example, the left side directly facing the gaming machine 1), and the glass frame 50 is moved in the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. The other end (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) is rotatable in a direction to be opened from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can rotate like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum, thereby opening the inner portion of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  A lock mechanism for fixing the other end of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided on the other end of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction. The fixation by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. Further, the glass frame 50 is also provided with a door open detection switch 133 for detecting whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided on a back surface of the gaming machine 1. The power supply board 140 is provided with a power plug 141 and a power switch for supplying power to the gaming machine 1.

(Overall block diagram of gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 in FIG. FIG. 4 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1.

  A main control board 110 for controlling the progress (basic operation) of the game as a whole, an effect control board 120 for controlling an effect related to the game based on receiving an effect control command from the main control board 110, A payout control board 130 controls the payout of the game balls based on the reception of the payout control command, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, and a power supply board 140 that supplies power to the payout control board 130.

  The communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 130 is configured to be able to transmit and receive commands in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is performed by the main control board 110. A command can be transmitted to the substrate 120 only in one direction.

  The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, a main RAM 110c that is a work area for the arithmetic processing, and a one-chip microcomputer including an input / output port and the like. The control unit 110m is provided.

  The input / output ports of the main control unit 110m include a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a gate detection switch 13a, a first starting opening detecting switch 14a, a second starting opening detecting switch 15a, a starting opening / closing solenoid 15c, a first winning opening. Detection switch 16a, first winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c, second winning opening detection switch 17a, second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c, magnetic detection switch 40a, radio wave detection switch 41a, door opening detection switch 133, first special Symbol display 20, second special symbol display 21, normal symbol display 22, first special symbol reservation display 23, second special symbol reservation display 24, normal symbol reservation display 25, game information output terminal board 30 , A RAM clear switch 111a, an effect control board 120, and a payout control board 130.

  The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs an arithmetic process related to the game while using the main RAM 110c as a work area. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (solenoids, indicators, etc.), and transmission and reception of various control commands Control processing and control processing for transmitting game information to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer) via the game information output terminal board 30 are performed.

  The effect control board 120 is an effect control unit 120m that comprehensively controls the progress of the effect based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and an image display or the like based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 120m. A display control unit 150 that performs control processing of audio output, and a lamp control unit 160 that performs control processing of various light-emitting members (eg, LEDs) and various drive sources (eg, motors) based on the reception of an effect control command from the effect control unit 120m. And a switch for switching an adjustment mode relating to adjustment of the volume of the production sound output from the audio output device 32 and the light amount of the image display device 31 and various lighting devices (the frame lighting device 34b and the panel lighting device 34a). 37.

  The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a for performing an operation process, a sub ROM 120b in which an effect control program is stored, a sub RAM 120c serving as a work area for the operation process, and an input / output port.

  An effect button detection switch 35a and a cross button detection switch 36b are connected to the input / output port of the effect control unit 120m.

  The sub CPU 120a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 120b, and performs an operation process regarding the effect while utilizing the sub RAM 120c as a work area. Thereby, control processing for determining the effect mode of the variable effect, control processing for transmitting an effect control command based on the determination result to the display control unit 150, and response to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, etc.) Control processing, and control processing for controlling various output devices (such as a lighting device and a motor).

  The display control unit 150 receives a command from the effect control unit 120m and performs control to display a predetermined image on the image display device 31 or control to output a predetermined sound or sound to the audio output device 32 I do.

  The display control unit 150 controls the image display and the audio output based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 120m, and the display control command (display list) from the overall control unit 151. An image control unit 152 for controlling the image display device 31 based on the reception, a CGROM 153 storing image data and the like, and a voice control unit 154 for controlling the voice output device 32 based on reception of a voice control command from the overall control unit 151. And an audio ROM 155 in which audio data and the like are stored.

  The general control unit 151 includes a general CPU 151a that performs arithmetic processing, a general ROM 151b that stores a general control program, a general RAM 151c that is a work area for the arithmetic processing, and an input to which the image control unit 152 and the audio control unit 154 are connected. It has an output port.

  The overall CPU 151a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the overall control program stored in the overall ROM 151b, and performs an operation process related to the effect while using the overall RAM 151c as a work area. Thereby, a control process for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing the effect image to be displayed on the image display device 31 and transmitting the display control command to the display control unit 150, and instructing the effect sound to be output from the audio output device 32 are provided. Control processing for generating a voice control command and transmitting it to the voice control unit 154 is performed.

  The lamp control unit 160 includes a lamp CPU 160a for performing arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 160b in which a lamp control program is stored, a lamp RAM 160c as a work area for the arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

  The frame lighting device 34b, the button drive motor 35b, the movable effect device 33, and the panel lighting device 34a are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp control unit 160.

  The lamp CPU 160a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 160b, and performs an operation process relating to the effect while using the lamp RAM 160c as a work area. Thereby, the control processing of the frame lighting device 34b, the button drive motor 35b, the movable effect device 33, and the board lighting device 34a is performed.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that controls the payout of game balls, and a launch control unit 132 that controls the launch of game balls.

  The payout control unit 131 includes a payout CPU 131a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 131b in which a payout program and the like are stored, a payout RAM 131c that is a work area for the arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

  The input / output ports of the payout controller 131 include a door open detection switch 133, a payout motor 134 for paying out game balls from the payout device, a payout ball count detection switch 135 for detecting whether or not game balls have been paid out, Also, a full detection switch 136 is connected.

  The payout CPU 131a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the payout control program stored in the payout ROM 131b, and performs an arithmetic process relating to the payout of game balls while using the payout RAM 131c as a work area. Accordingly, control processing for paying out game balls from the payout device in accordance with the payout control command from the main control board 110, control processing for transmitting a command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, and the like are performed. .

The launch control unit 132 includes a control circuit (not shown), an input / output port, and the like.
The touch sensor 3a, the firing volume 3b, the firing solenoid 4a, the ball feed solenoid 4b, and the like are connected to the input / output port of the firing control unit 132.

  When detecting that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 3 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 3a, the firing control unit 132 allows the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b to be energized. When detecting that the rotation angle of the firing handle 3 has changed according to the detection signal from the firing volume 3b, the ball feed solenoid 4b is driven and the firing is performed so that the firing intensity becomes in accordance with the rotation angle of the firing handle 3. The game solenoids 4a are driven to fire game balls (99.9 / min).

  The power supply board 140 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from outside the gaming machine, and uses the main power supply to the gaming machine 1 (the main control board 110, the production control board 120, (Equivalent to a power supply unit). The power supply board 140 detects whether or not the supplied power supply voltage has dropped (a power failure has occurred) and outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control board 110 based on the drop in the power supply voltage (the occurrence of a power failure). It includes a disconnection detection circuit (not shown) and a backup power supply circuit (not shown) for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 and the production control board 120 when the power is cut off (power failure).

  The power supply board 140 is used to switch between an ON state in which main power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 (the main control board 110, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state in which the power supply is stopped. The power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a store clerk. When the power switch is turned on, supply of main power is started and the operation of the gaming machine 1 is started. Even when the power switch is in the OFF state, the supply of the backup power to the main control board 110 and the effect control unit 120m is maintained.

  The power interruption detection circuit monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1, and outputs a voltage drop detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, and outputs the voltage drop detection signal. When the power supply voltage becomes larger than the predetermined value during the operation, the output of the voltage drop detection signal is stopped.

  The backup power supply circuit includes a capacitor that stores power when the game machine is energized, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is stored in the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 and the effect control unit. It is supplied to the 120m sub RAM 120c. As a result, even when the power is turned off (power failure), the storage contents of the main RAM 110c and the sub RAM 120c are retained, and the control state of the game is restored after the power is turned off (power failure) before the power failure (power failure). The state can be restored.

  Note that backup power is not supplied to the payout control board 130, but backup power may be supplied to the payout control board 130 so that the stored contents of the payout RAM 131c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure). .

  Further, the backup power is supplied to the effect control unit 120m. However, if it is not necessary to retain the storage contents of the sub RAM 120c when the power is turned off (power failure), the backup power is supplied to the effect control unit 120m. It may not be supplied.

(Explanation of game state)
Next, a game state when the game proceeds will be described. In the present embodiment, the state relating to the jackpot lottery includes a “low-probability gaming state” and a “high-probability gaming state”, and the state relating to the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15 includes a “non-time-saving gaming state”. "Time saving game state". The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low-probability gaming state, high-probability gaming state) and the state relating to the starting movable piece 15b (non-time-saving gaming state, time-saving gaming state) can be related to each other and can be independent. it can. That is,
(1) a "low-probability time-saving gaming state" which is a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state;
(2) a “low-probability non-time-saving gaming state” that is a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state;
(3) a “high-probability time-short game state” that is a high-probability game state and a time-short game state;
(4) It is possible to provide a “high-probability non-time-saving game state” that is a high-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state.
The gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a “low-probability non-time-saving gaming state”, and this gaming state is referred to as a “normal gaming state” in the present embodiment. I will call it.

  In the present embodiment, the “low-probability gaming state” refers to a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the big hit is For example, it refers to a gaming state set as low as 1/300. On the other hand, the "high-probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is improved as compared to the low-probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability is set to be as high as 1/60, for example. Therefore, in the “high-probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low-probability gaming state”. Note that the change from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game described later.

  In the present embodiment, the “non-time-saving game state” refers to the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the symbol symbol 13. A state in which the opening time of the second starting port 15 when the winning is won is set to be short, and the opening time of the second starting port 15 is easily set short. For example, when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13, a winning lottery is performed, and an ordinary symbol is displayed on the ordinary symbol display 22 in a variable manner. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second starting port 15 is controlled to be open for 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol is stopped.

  On the other hand, the “time saving game state” means that the average fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol corresponding to the lottery result in the winning lottery executed based on the passing of the game ball to the ordinary symbol gate 13 is “non-hours saving game”. The state is set to be shorter than the "state", and the opening time of the second start-up port 15 at the time of winning is set to, for example, 3 seconds, which is longer than the "non-time-saving game state". Furthermore, in the “non-time-saving game state”, the probability of winning in the win lottery is set as low as 1/16, for example, and in the “hour-saving game state”, the probability of winning in the win lottery is as high as 15/16, for example. Is set. Therefore, in the "time reduction game state", when the game ball normally passes through the symbol gate 13, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the open state than in the "non-time reduction game state". Thus, in the "time reduction game state", the player can proceed with the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball.

  In the embodiment, the “time reduction game state” is such that the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous than the “non-time reduction game state”. You have set. However, the “time saving game state” may be set so that only one of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the opening time of the second starting port 15, and the winning probability of the winning lottery becomes advantageous.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit lottery determination table)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a big hit determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 14, and FIG. It is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of a game ball. In the tables of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the jackpot probability is the same.

  As shown in FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B, in the big hit determination table, the probability game state, the random number for big hit determination, and the big hit determination result are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), and determines “big hit” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number value for jackpot determination. Or “losing”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, when the game is in the low-probability gaming state, two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are determined to be the jackpot. On the other hand, when the game is in the high-probability gaming state, the ten jackpot determination random numbers from “7” to “16” are determined to be jackpots. If the random number value is other than the above, it is determined that "losing".

  Therefore, since the random number range of the random number value for jackpot determination is 0 to 599, the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the low-probability gaming state is 1/300, and is determined to be a large jackpot in the high-probability gaming state. The probability increases by 5 times to 1/60.

(Special design decision table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a special symbol determination table for determining the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. Specifically, FIG. 6A is a special symbol determination table for a loss, and FIG. 6B is a special symbol determination table for a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the special symbol determination table in the losing is obtained when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 in the type of the special symbol display. The special symbol determination random value and the lost special symbol (stop special symbol data) are associated with each other. Note that a plurality of special symbols may be associated with a random number for determining a special symbol so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in a loss.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (b), the special symbol determination table for the big hits includes the type of the special symbol display (the type of the starting port where the game ball has won) and the first starting port 14 or the second starting port. The special symbol determining random number value acquired when a game ball enters the mouth 15 is associated with a special jackpot special symbol (stop special symbol data).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 and determines the type of the special symbol (stop special symbol data) based on the type of the special symbol display, the random number for determining the special symbol, and the like.

  Then, at the start of the change of the special symbol, an effect symbol designation command as information of the special symbol is determined based on the determined special symbol type (stop special symbol data). Here, the effect symbol designating command is such that one command is composed of two bytes of data, one byte of MODE data for identifying the classification of the control command, and one byte of DATA indicating the content of the control command to be executed. And data. This is the same for a variation pattern designation command and the like to be described later.

  Here, as will be described later, the game state after the end of the big hit game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the big hit game (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of the special symbol (stop special figure data). It can be said that the type of the special symbol determines the game state and the type of the jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game. Therefore, in the column of the special symbol in FIG. 6B, a description corresponding to the type of the big hit game is additionally described.

(Big hit game end data table)
FIG. 7 is a big hit game end time setting data table for determining the game state after the big hit game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the big hit game end time setting data table includes special special pattern stop special figure data, a game state buffer, a time saving game state, a number of time saving game times (J), a probability game state, and a high probability. The number of games (X) is associated.

  Here, the “game state buffer” is information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big hit. The game state is configured by a combination of a time-saving game state (or a non-time-saving game state) and a high-probability game state (or a low-probability game state).

  Specifically, if the game state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the game state information of the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state in which both the time-saving game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time saving game flag is not set, but the high probability game flag indicates the set high probability game state and the non-time saving game state. If the game state buffer is “02H”, it indicates the game state information of the low-probability game state and the time-short game state where the time-saving game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability game state and the time-short game state in which both the time-short game flag and the high-probability game flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7 and, based on the special special stop data and the game state buffer, the time saving game state, the number of time saving games (J), and the probability. The game state and the number of high-probability games (X) are determined.

  As a feature of the big hit game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in the present embodiment, after finishing all big hit games, it is configured to determine a high-probability game state until the big hit lottery is performed 80 times. .

  Furthermore, as a feature of the big hit game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, even if the special stop data of the same special symbol is used, based on the information stored in the game state buffer (game state at the time of winning the big hit). In addition, it is possible to change the setting of the time saving game flag and the number of time saving game times (J).

  For example, when the special stop data of the special symbol is the stop special figure data 04 (special symbol 4), the low-probability gaming state and the non-hour saving time are stored in the gaming state buffer regarding the time saving game flag and the number of time saving games (J). If the game state information (00H) indicating the game state is stored, the time-saving game flag is not set after the end of the big hit, and the number of time-saving games (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if the game state information (02H, 03H, or 04H) other than the above is stored in the game state buffer, the time-saving game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the number of time-saving games (J) is set. Is set to 80 times.

  Thereby, the number of time-saving games (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning.

(Special electric accessory operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric auditors product operation mode determination table for determining a special winning opening mode table. As will be described later, the jackpot game is executed based on the special winning opening mode table, so that the special winning opening mode table indicates the type of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the special electric auditors product operation mode determination table, special special pattern stop special figure data and a special winning opening opening mode table are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special electric auditors product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determines the special winning opening opening mode table based on the stop special figure data of the special symbol.

(Large winning opening table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the special winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8. The first special winning opening opening / closing door 16 b or the second special winning opening opening / closing door 17 b depends on the special winning opening opening table. Are determined.

  Specifically, it is a group of jackpot opening mode determination tables for jackpots that are referred to in a jackpot game, and includes a first jackpot table, a second jackpot table, a third jackpot table, and a fourth jackpot table. Have been.

  In the special winning opening opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, the type of the special winning opening to be opened (the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17) and the maximum number of round games in one big hit game The specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings to the special winning openings 16 and 17 in one round, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the special winning opening 16 in each round game, 17 the maximum number of times of opening, one opening time of the special winning openings 16 and 17 in each round game, one closing time of the special winning openings 16 and 17 in each round game, and execute the next round game. And the ending time from the end of the last round game to the end of the big hit game.

  The main CPU 110a executes a first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes a second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, executes a third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, The fourth big hit game is executed based on the four big hit tables.

  According to the first big win table shown in FIG. 9, the first big win opening / closing door 16b is operated to open the first big win 16 on the right side of the game area 6 up to a maximum of 29 seconds per round. The first big hit game can be executed. However, if a specified number (9) of game balls wins in the first special winning opening 16 before the opening time elapses 29 seconds, one round of the game is finished. When the 16 round game ends, the first big hit game ends.

  Further, according to the second big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the second big winning opening 17 is operated a plurality of times (K = 3) for one round by operating the second big winning opening / closing door 17b. (The second special winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second) to execute the second big hit game. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins in the second big winning opening 17 before the maximum number of open times, one round of the game is finished. When the four round game ends, the second big hit game ends.

  Further, the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 has data set in the same manner as the second jackpot table, but differs in that the maximum number of round games is set larger than that of the second jackpot table. . Therefore, the third jackpot game is a more advantageous jackpot game than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth big hit table shown in FIG. 9, the first big winning opening 16b on the right side of the game area 6 is operated by operating the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b, and the maximum 0 for two rounds (two times). It is possible to execute a fourth jackpot game in which a release of .052 seconds is performed. However, if a predetermined number (9) of game balls wins in the first big winning opening 16 before the opening time elapses 0.052 seconds, one round of the game is completed. When the two-round game ends, the fourth jackpot game ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the four types of “big hit game (special game)” from the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game in which the opening operation of the special winning opening 16, 17 and the opening operation of the special winning opening 16, 17 are different. Is provided, so that the player can enjoy various special games.

  In addition, since the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) in which one game ball is fired as described above, the first big win opening / closing door 16b. It is difficult to win the first big winning opening 16 even if is activated. Therefore, the fourth jackpot game can be said to be a "disadvantaged opening mode". On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time (approximately 0.6 seconds) in which one game ball is fired. It can be said to be an "advantageous opening mode".

(Special figure fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a special figure change pattern determination table for determining a change pattern (such as change time) of a special symbol. Specifically, FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a special figure change pattern determination table for determining a change pattern (such as a change time) of a special symbol in the non-time saving game state, and FIG. It is a diagram showing a special figure change pattern determination table for determining a change pattern (such as a change time) of a special symbol in a time-saving gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol change pattern determination table includes a special symbol display (type of starting port), a jackpot determination result, a special symbol (stop special symbol data), a random number for reach determination, and a special symbol. , The special figure change random number, the change pattern of the special symbol, and the change time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

  Therefore, the “special symbol fluctuation pattern” can be said to determine at least the jackpot determination result and the fluctuation time of the special symbol. In addition, since a reach is always performed at the time of a jackpot, the reach determination random value is not referred to at the time of a jackpot. Note that the reach determination random number has a random number range of 97 (0 to 96), and the special figure variation random number has a random number range of 100 (0 to 99).

  Further, in the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving game state shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases, the average variation time of the special symbol is reduced. The variation time (T2) of the variation pattern (2) (shortened variation) is set to be shorter than the variation time (T1) of the variation pattern (1) (normal variation). For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortening fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds.

  Further, in the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving game state shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the number of reserved special symbols (U1 or U2) increases, the variation of the special symbol decreases so that the average variation time of the special symbol decreases. The variation time (T52) of the variation pattern (52) (short variation) is set to be shorter than the variation time (T51) of the pattern (51) (normal variation). For example, the variation time (T51) of the variation pattern (51) (normal variation) is set to 10 seconds, and the variation time (T52) of the variation pattern (52) (shortened variation) is set to 2 seconds.

  As described above, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time saving game state is set to have a shorter variation time than the special figure variation pattern determination table in the non-time saving game state, and other than the normal variation and the shortened variation. In the normal reach, SP reach, SPSP reach, and the like, the special figure change pattern determination table in the time saving game state is set to be shorter than the special figure change pattern determination table in the non-time saving game state.

  Note that the maximum number of balls “4” may be stored as the number of special symbols to be reserved, but the variation pattern of the special symbols is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of special symbols to be retained. Therefore, “4” is not referred to as the number of reservations.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and displays a special symbol display (type of starting port), a lottery result of a jackpot lottery, a special symbol to be stopped, and a special symbol hold number (U1 or U2). ), The fluctuation pattern of the special symbol and the fluctuation time of the special symbol are determined based on the reach determination random number and the special figure fluctuation random number.

  Then, a special pattern change pattern designation command is generated based on the determined special pattern change pattern, and information on the special pattern change pattern is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, the special pattern change pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command, and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when MODE data is "E6H", a command for designating a fluctuation pattern of a special symbol on the first special symbol display 20 corresponding to the game ball winning in the first starting port 14 is shown. When it is “E7H”, this indicates a special symbol change pattern designation command of the second special symbol display 21 corresponding to the game ball winning in the second starting port 15.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as described later, the effect contents of the effect symbol 38 and the like are determined based on the variation pattern of the special symbol (fluctuation pattern designation command). In the rightmost column of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, the effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are described for reference.

  Here, as the effect contents, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” mean that the plurality of effect symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed in a discrete manner and stop without reaching reach. The difference from the shortened variation is that the shortened variation ends in a shorter variation time than the normal variation.

  In addition, the “reach” is a variation mode in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped, and the other effect symbols 38 fluctuate, thereby giving the player an expectation of the jackpot. Means For example, when a combination of three-digit effect symbols 38 of “777” is set as a combination of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot, the two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped at “7” and the remaining effect is performed. This refers to a mode in which the symbol 38 fluctuates. The “temporary stop” refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 swings slightly or the effect symbol 38 is deformed small, so that the player is made to appear as if the effect symbol 38 is stopped.

Further, the “normal reach” means a low reach (hereinafter, referred to as “big hit expectation”) at which two effect symbols 38 are temporarily stopped and a jackpot game in which the remaining one effect symbol 38 fluctuates is executed. are doing. In addition, in this embodiment, although there is no big hit by "normal reach", you may comprise so that big hit may be made by "normal reach".
The “SP reach” means a super reach that has a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect symbol 38 not temporarily stopped fluctuates specially or a special character is displayed.
The “SPSP reach” means a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher jackpot expectation than the super reach.
In addition, the “full rotation reach” means a mode in which the combination of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for notifying the jackpot fluctuates at a low speed in a state where all the combinations are made, and in the present embodiment, only when the winning in the jackpot lottery is performed. It means the reach to be performed.

(Preliminary decision table for jackpot lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a preliminary determination table for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance. Specifically, FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating a prior determination table for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in the non-time-saving game state in advance, and FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating the jackpot lottery in the time-saving game state. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining the result of the above in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 11, a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for special symbol determination, a random number for reach determination, and a random The numerical value is associated with the planned change pattern.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance whether the "big hit" or "losing" by the random number for jackpot determination obtained when the game ball enters the starting port, and the type of special symbol (big hit) is determined by the random number for special symbol determination (Special design, special design for loss) can be determined in advance.
Furthermore, the scheduled variation pattern (the effect content such as the presence or absence of reach, the type of reach, etc.) can be determined in advance by the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value. It becomes possible to include the type of the jackpot and the planned variation pattern.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, and displays a special symbol display (type of starting port), a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for special symbol determination, a random number for reach determination, and a special figure variation. The expected variation pattern is determined based on the random number for use. Then, a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the determined scheduled fluctuation pattern is generated.

  The starting port winning designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when the MODE data is “E8H”, a starting port winning designation command corresponding to the game ball winning at the first starting port 14 is shown, and when the MODE data is “E9H”, the second starting A starting port winning designation command corresponding to the game ball winning in the mouth 15 is shown.

The prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. However, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used when a game ball enters the starting port, whereas the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 is used when the special symbol starts to vary. I have. In addition, there is a difference whether or not to refer to the “number of reservations”.
For this reason, in the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 11, the types of the jackpot and the reach can be determined, but only the “normal fluctuation” and the “shortened fluctuation” cannot be determined (see “FIG. 11”). Scheduled fluctuation pattern ”).

In addition, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a prior determination table of the jackpot lottery referred to in the low-probability gaming state, but is not illustrated, but the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery referred to in the high-probability gaming state is also It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
Note that the jackpot lottery pre-judgment table referred to in the high-probability gaming state is configured in the same manner as the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 11, but it is determined in advance whether it is a "big hit" or "losing". The value of the random number for jackpot determination is different.

(Normal symbol and a table relating to the starting movable piece 15b of the second starting port 15)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a normal symbol and a table relating to the starting movable piece 15 b of the second starting port 15. More specifically, FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a hit determination table of a winning lottery, and FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a normal pattern for determining the type of a normal symbol stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table. FIG. 12C is a general pattern fluctuation pattern determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 12D shows the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b when a winning lottery is won. It is a figure showing a starting opening mode decision table for determination.

(Win determination table for winning lottery)
As shown in FIG. 12A, the hit determination table associates presence / absence of a time-saving gaming state, a hit determination random value, and a hit determination result.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a) and determines whether the hit is a "hit" or a "loss" based on the current time-saving gaming state and the acquired random number for hit determination. judge. For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the game is in the non-time saving game state, one specific hit determination random number value of “0” is determined as a hit. On the other hand, in the time-saving gaming state, fifteen hit determination random numbers from “0” to “14” are determined to be hits. If the random number value is other than the above, it is determined that "losing". Therefore, since the random number range of the hit determination random number is from 0 to 15, the probability of being determined as a hit in the non-time-saving game state is 1/16, and the probability of being determined as a hit in the time-saving game state is 15 / 16.

(Normal symbol decision table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the ordinary symbol determination table, the presence / absence of a time saving game state, a hit determination result, an ordinary symbol determination random value, and an ordinary symbol (stop ordinary symbol data) are associated with each other. I have.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and stops and displays the normal symbol based on the current time-saving game state, the hit determination result, and the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination. (Stop data).

  At the start of the change of the ordinary symbol, the main CPU 110a determines the ordinary symbol designation command as information of the ordinary symbol based on the determined ordinary symbol type (stop ordinary symbol data), and determines the determined ordinary symbol designation command. To the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b is determined by the ordinary symbol (stopped ordinary symbol data), the type of the ordinary symbol indicates the opening mode of the starting movable piece 15b. It can be said that it is decided.

(Public figure fluctuation pattern determination table)
FIG. 12 (c) is a diagram showing a general-figure variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (variation time and the like) of a normal symbol as described later.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, the presence / absence of a time-saving game state, the determination result of the winning lottery, the random number value for the general figure fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are associated with the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table. ing.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the normal-figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C, and based on the current time-saving gaming state, the hit determination result, and the acquired general-figure variation random value, acquires the normal symbol variation pattern. Determine the fluctuating time.

  Then, at the start of the change of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines a general symbol change designation command as information of the normal symbol change time based on the determined normal symbol change time, and determines the determined general symbol change designation command. To the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C, the fluctuation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds) of the time-saving game state is the fluctuation time (30 seconds or 40 seconds) of the non-time-saving game state. It is configured to be shorter than that.

(Table for determining the opening mode of the starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start port opening mode determination table includes stop general drawing data (normal symbols), the maximum number of opening of the movable starting piece 15b, the opening time of the auxiliary game, the second starting port 15 , The interval time, and the ending time of the auxiliary game are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the starting port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D and determines the maximum number of times of opening of the starting movable piece 15b, the opening time, the opening time, the interval time, and the ending time based on the general stoppage data. decide.

  In the present embodiment, in the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the opening port opening mode based on the stop general chart data = 02 is more advantageous than the start port opening mode based on the stop general chart data = 01. The opening mode is an opening mode, and the opening mode based on the stop general data = 03 is an opening mode that is more advantageous than the opening mode based on the stop general data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the normal symbol determination table of FIG. 12B, when a hit occurs in the time-saving gaming state, the stop general-purpose data = 03, which is the most advantageous open mode, is selected. As a result, in the time saving game state, the starting movable piece 15b operates more advantageously for the player than in the non-time saving game state.

(Various storage areas)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the main RAM 110c. More specifically, FIG. 13A shows special figure determination information (a random number value for jackpot determination, a special symbol determination information) acquired when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15. FIG. 13B shows a special figure determination information storage area in which a random number value, a reach determination random number value, and a special figure change random number value are stored. FIG. FIG. 13 (c) is a diagram showing the configuration, and FIG. 13 (c) shows ordinary symbol determination information (hit number random number, ordinary symbol determination random value, ordinary symbol variation, acquired when a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol gate 13). FIG. 13 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the general figure determination information storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the special figure determination information storage area stores first special figure determination information that stores special figure determination information acquired based on winning of a game ball into the first starting port 14. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on a winning of a game ball into the second starting port 15 is stored, and special figure determination information during execution of the variable display are stored. The first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively. I have.

  Note that the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information storage area is the first special symbol reservation number (U1). The number of reserved icons corresponding to the special figure determination information is displayed in the first reserved icon display area 31a, and the number of undetermined special figure determination information stored in the second special figure determination information storage area is the second special symbol. The number of reservations (U2), the number of reservation icons corresponding to the undetermined special figure determination information is displayed in the second reservation icon display area 31b, and the variable display (fluctuating effect) stored in the special figure execution storage area is displayed. The fluctuating icon corresponding to the running special figure determination information is displayed in the fluctuating icon display area 31c.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, each of the storage units includes a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number, and a special symbol determination random number for storing a special symbol determination random number. It is divided into a numerical value storage area, a reach determination random number storage area for storing reach determination random number values, and a special figure change random number storage area for storing special figure change random numbers.

  When the game ball enters the first starting port 14 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored. When the game ball enters the second starting port 15 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having the smallest number that is not stored.

  The special figure execution storage area shifts the special figure determination information stored in the first storage of the first special figure determination information holding storage area when the start condition of the change display of the first special symbol is satisfied, and shifts the first special figure determination information. It is referred to to execute a variable display of a symbol. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. Referenced to perform

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), the general figure determination information storage area includes a general figure determination information holding storage area in which general figure determination information acquired based on the passage of a game ball to the design symbol gate 13 is stored. A general-figure execution storage area in which general-figure determination information during execution of the variable display is stored, and the general-figure determination information holding storage area is divided from a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. The number of undecided general symbol determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general symbol determination information reservation storage area is the normal symbol reservation number (G).

  As shown in FIG. 13D, each storage unit includes a hit determination random value storage area for storing a hit determination random value, and a normal symbol determination random number for storing a normal symbol determination random value. It is divided into a numerical value storage area and an ordinary figure variation random number storage area for storing ordinary figure variation random number values. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 and the general symbol determination information is obtained, the general symbol determination information is not stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general symbol determination information holding storage area. The acquired general-purpose map determination information is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number.

  The general symbol execution storage area shifts the general symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the general symbol determination information holding storage area when the start condition of the normal symbol variable display is satisfied, and displays the normal symbol variable display. Referenced to perform.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing in the main control board 110.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 140, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process including steps S1 to S15. Specifically, in step S1, the main CPU 110a permits access to the main RAM 110c.

  In step S2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a backup flag indicating that the power is restored is set in the main RAM 110c. If the backup flag has been set, the process proceeds to step S3. If the backup flag has not been set, the process proceeds to step S12.

  In step S3, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c, and in step S4, compares the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c at the time of the previous power-off with the newly calculated checksum, and determines the checksum. It is determined whether or not it is normal. If the checksum is normal, the process proceeds to step S6. If the checksum is not normal, there is an error in the data stored in the RAM 110c (the control state cannot be returned to the normal state before the power was turned off). As a result, the process moves to step S12.

  In step S6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RAM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process proceeds to step S7 assuming that the process at the time of power restoration is performed. If the RAM clear switch 111a is ON, the process at the time of turning on the power is performed. And moves the process to step S13.

  In step S7, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and the checksum stored in the main RAM 110c, and sets the RAM when the power is restored. By performing this processing, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (restored) to the state before the power was turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power was turned off.

  In step S8, the main CPU 110a initializes devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the used CTC, and the like are set.

  In step S9, the main CPU 110a sets, in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, indicating that the control state of the game has been restored and the power supply restoration designation command indicating the game state before the occurrence of the power failure, and proceeds to step S20. Move. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the power restoration notification.

  Note that the power restoration notification means that a power restoration screen (image) indicating that the power has been restored is displayed on the image display device 31 or the panel lighting device 34a or the frame lighting device 34b is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds). , Or to output a power restoration notification sound indicating that the power has been restored from the audio output device 32.

  Note that a game state designation command indicating the current game state may be transmitted before or after transmitting the power restoration specification command without including the information indicating the current game state in the power restoration specification command.

  In step S10, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1) and the second special symbol reservation number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of special symbols to be reserved, and the first display icon or the second storage icon is displayed on the image display device 31. Is displayed.

  In step S11, the main CPU 110a sets an ordinary symbol storage designation command indicating the number of ordinary symbols to be held (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the number of normal symbols stored.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a clears all areas of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and moves the process to step S14.

  In step S13, the main CPU 110a clears the used area of the main RAM 110c, sets the RAM when the power is turned on, and moves the process to step S14. By performing this processing, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state.

  In step S14, the main CPU 110a sets a RAM clear designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized (RAM clear) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and proceeds to step S20. As a result, the RAM clear designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and a process for executing a raw clear preparation notification for notifying that the effect control board 120 performs the RAM clear is performed.

  The “RAM clear preparation notification” means that a clear confirmation screen indicating that the RAM is cleared by operating the RAM clear switch 111a is displayed on the image display device, or the board lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b are cleared by the RAM. That is, all lights are turned on with a predetermined light emission color (for example, white) during the confirmation. Note that the sound output device 32 may output a confirmation notification sound indicating that the RAM clear is being confirmed (“the RWM is cleared by operating the RAM clear switch”).

  In step S15, the main CPU 110a initializes devices around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the effect control board 120, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the used CTC, and the like are set.

  In step S16, the main CPU 110a sends a power-on designation command indicating that the game control state has been initialized (RAM cleared) and the current game state (here, a low probability non-time saving game state as a normal game state). This is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c, and the process proceeds to step S20. Thereby, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for executing the power-on notification is performed by the effect control board 120.

  The “power-on notification” is a notification for recognizing that the control state of the game has been initialized, and displays an initial screen at power-on (the background image and the initial effect symbol “123”) on the image display device 31. For example, the lighting device 34a for the panel or the lighting device 34b for the frame is illuminated with a predetermined emission color (for example, white) for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds), and the RAM area is initialized from the audio output device 32. That is, a power-on notification sound (“RAM is cleared” + buzzer sound) indicating that the power-on is performed is output for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the special figure variation random value in step S30. The initial random number, the special symbol determining initial random number, the hit determining initial random number, and the normal symbol determining initial random number are updated.

  In step S31, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power-off detection signal is input from a power-off detection circuit provided on power supply board 140. If a power interruption has occurred, the process proceeds to step S32, and if no power interruption has occurred, the process proceeds to step S20 such that the process loops.

  The main CPU 110a prohibits the timer interruption in step S32, clears the output port in step S33, calculates the checksum of the main RAM 110c in step S34, and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S45, a backup flag to be referred to at the time of restoration from a power failure is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S45, access to the main RAM 110c is prohibited, and the process waits until the supply of the power supply voltage is completely stopped.

  It should be noted that the checksums of all the used areas of the main RAM 110c are calculated and compared when the power is turned off and when the power is turned on. The sum may be calculated and compared.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process in the main control board 110.

  The clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds), so that a timer interrupt process described below is executed.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves information stored in a register of the main CPU 110a to a stack area.

  The main CPU 110a performs a time control process in step S110. Specifically, the update process of the special symbol time counter, the update process of the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric accessory, the update process of the ordinary symbol time counter, the update process of the opening / closing time of the starting movable piece 15b, and the like. To update (subtract 1) the various timer counters.

  The main CPU 110a performs a random number update process in step S120. Specifically, a process of updating the random number value for jackpot determination, the random number value for special symbol determination, the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for ordinary symbol determination, and the random number value for ordinary figure fluctuation are performed. More specifically, each random number value and the random number counter are incremented by one. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is reset to 0, and each random number value is newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  The main CPU 110a performs an initial random value update process in step S130. Specifically, a process of updating (addition of 1) the initial random number for jackpot determination, the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for hit determination, and the initial random number for ordinary symbol determination is performed.

  The main CPU 110a performs an input control process in step S200. Specifically, a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first winning opening detection switch 16a, a second winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate detection switch 13a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to any of the various switches. If there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process in step S300. Specifically, a process of controlling a jackpot lottery, a change display of a special symbol, opening / closing of the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17, a change in the game state, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal-time and ordinary-power control process. Specifically, a process for controlling a winning lottery, a variation display of a normal symbol, an opening and closing of the starting movable piece 15b, and the like is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The main CPU 110a performs payout control processing in step S500. Specifically, referring to the respective prize ball counters, a process of generating payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports and setting the same in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c is performed. As a result, the payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 130, and the processing for paying out the number of game balls corresponding to the payout number designation command from the payout device is performed.

  The main CPU 110a performs a game progress data creation process in step S600. More specifically, an external information signal output from the game information output terminal board 30, drive data of the starting opening / closing solenoid 15c, driving data of the first winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, and driving data of the second winning opening / closing solenoid 17c. Display data of the first special symbol display 20, display data of the second special symbol display 21, display data of the ordinary symbol display 22, display data of the first special symbol display 23, and second special symbol display A process of creating output data relating to the progress of the game, such as display data of the device 24, display data of the ordinary symbol hold display device 25, and the like, is performed.

  The main CPU 110a performs an output control process in step S700. Specifically, a process of outputting the external information signal, various drive data, and various display data created in step S600 or step S660 is performed. Further, processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c or the transmission buffer to the effect control board 120 or the payout control board 130 is also performed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an input control process in the main control board 110.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, and when the detection signal is input, a process of adding 1 to a prize ball counter for the general winning opening is performed.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special winning opening detection switch 16a or the second special winning opening detection switch 17a. A process of adding 1 to the prize ball counter is performed. In addition, when a game ball wins in the special winning openings 16 and 17 during a special game (big hit game), an illegal winning error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c assuming that an illegal winning error has occurred. As a result, the illegal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the processing for executing the illegal winning error notification (displaying the illegal winning error image on the image display device 31 and outputting the illegal winning error sound) is performed. Will be

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first opening detection switch 14a, and when the detection signal is input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the first opening, and the first special If the number of symbol reservations (U1) is less than four, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is incremented by one, and special figure determination information is acquired to store the special figure determination information in a predetermined storage unit (first Processing is performed when the information is stored in the storage unit to the fourth storage unit. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start-up opening detection switch 15a, and when the detection signal has been input, 1 is added to the prize ball counter for the second start-up opening. If the number of special symbol reservations (U2) is less than 4, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is incremented by one, and at the same time, the special figure determination information is obtained and a predetermined storage unit (first (Storage unit to fourth storage unit). Further, when a game ball wins in the second starting port 15 when the auxiliary game is not being played, an illegal winning error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c assuming that an illegal winning error has occurred. As a result, the illegal winning error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the processing for executing the illegal winning error notification (displaying the illegal winning error image on the image display device 31 and outputting the illegal winning error sound) is performed. Will be

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs a gate detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the gate detection switch 13a. When the detection signal is input, if the number of ordinary symbol holdings (G) is less than 4, the number of ordinary symbol holdings (G) is changed. In addition to the processing of adding 1, the process of acquiring the general-purpose map determination information and storing it in a predetermined storage unit (first storage unit to fourth storage unit) in the general-purpose map determination information storage area is performed.

  The main CPU 110a performs a magnetic detection switch input process in step S260. Specifically, when an abnormal magnetism is detected for a predetermined period by the magnetism detection switch 40a, a magnetic error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c on the assumption that a magnetic error has occurred. As a result, the magnetic error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and a process for executing a magnetic error notification (display of a magnetic error image on the image display device 31 and output of a magnetic error sound) is performed. .

  The main CPU 110a performs a radio wave detection switch input process in step S270. Specifically, when an abnormal radio wave is detected by the radio wave detection switch 41a for a predetermined period, a radio wave error designation command is set in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c on the assumption that a radio wave error has occurred. As a result, the radio wave error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing for executing a radio wave error notification (display of a radio wave error image on the image display device 31 and output of a radio wave error sound) is performed. .

(Input processing of the first starting port detection switch on the main control board)
The first starting port detection switch input processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a first starting port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether a detection signal has been input from the first starting port detection switch 14a. If the detection signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. If the detection signal has not been input, the current first start-up opening detection switch input process ends.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding one to a winning ball counter (three award ball counters) for the first starting port used for the winning ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is less than four. If the first special symbol hold number (U1) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4, and if the first special symbol hold number (U1) is not less than 4, the present first start-up opening. The detection switch input processing ends.

  The main CPU 110a adds and stores “1” to the first special symbol reservation number (U1) in step S230-4, and stores the special symbol indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1) in step S230-5. The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and processing such as displaying the first hold icon on the image display device 31 can be performed.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires the special figure determination information, searches the first storage section in the first special figure determination information storage area for empty storage sections in order, and searches for empty storage sections. The acquired special figure determination information is stored.

  The main CPU 110a performs a preliminary determination process in step S230-7. Specifically, referring to the prior determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of the special symbol display, the random number value for the jackpot determination, the special symbol determination random number value, the reach determination random number value acquired this time, A process for determining a planned variation pattern based on the random number value for the special figure variation is performed.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a sets a start opening winning designation command indicating the expected variation pattern determined in the preliminary determination process in step S230-7 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, 1 Start port detection switch input processing ends.

  As a result, the starting opening winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and before the display of the change of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 14 is started (1 or It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that predicts that the jackpot game may be executed (over the fluctuation display of a plurality of special symbols) (expected the execution of the jackpot game).

(Special figure special power control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric power control processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special figure special power control processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S301, the main CPU 110a loads the special figure special power processing data, and if the special figure special power processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing (step S310), and the special figure special power processing data = 1. If so, the processing is shifted to a special symbol variation processing (step S320). If the special figure special power processing data = 2, the processing is shifted to the special symbol stop processing (step S330). The process proceeds to the game process (step S340), and if the special figure special power process data = 4, the process proceeds to the jackpot game end process (step S350).

  This "special figure special power processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special power control processing as described later, so that the subroutine necessary in the progress of the game is appropriately processed. Become.

  In step S310, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol storage determination processing, and ends the current special figure special power control processing. Specifically, a big hit determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S320, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol variation processing, and ends the current special figure special power control processing. Specifically, a process is performed to determine whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed. If the change time of the special symbol has elapsed, a process of shifting to the special symbol stop process of step S330 is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S330, the main CPU 110a performs special symbol stop processing, and ends the current special figure special power control processing. Specifically, while performing processing corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, losing symbol) stopped and displayed, the number of time saving games (J), the number of time saving games, the number of times of high probability games (X), and the number of times of high probability games are set. Perform the setting process. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S340, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot game process, and ends the current special figure special power control process. Specifically, a process of controlling the jackpot game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S350, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot game end process, and ends the current special figure special power control process. Specifically, a process of determining any one of the high-probability game state or the low-probability game state and a process of determining one of the time-saving game state and the non-time-saving game state is performed. . Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory determination process for main control board)
The special symbol storage determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol is being changed and displayed. If the special symbol change display is being performed (special symbol time counter # 0), the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the special symbol change display is not being performed (special symbol time counter = 0), Move the process to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. If the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. Transfer.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates the second special symbol holding number (U2) by subtracting 1 from the number, and shifts the processing to step S310-6.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether the first special symbol hold number (U1) is 1 or more. If it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5. If the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, step S318- is executed. Move the process to 1.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a updates the first special symbol reservation number (U1) by subtracting 1 from the number, and shifts the processing to step S310-6.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a determines the special figure stored in the special figure determination information reservation storage area corresponding to the special symbol reservation number (U) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. The information is shifted (storage area shift). Specifically, each special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area or the second special figure determination information storage area is stored immediately before. Shift to part. Here, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the special figure execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information that was already written in the special figure execution storage area (the 0th storage unit) and used in the previous special symbol change display is deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol reservation number (U2) is subtracted prior to the first special symbol reservation number (U1). However, the first special symbol reservation number (U1) is subtracted in the order of winning the starting opening. The reserved number (U1) and the second special symbol reserved number (U2) may be subtracted, or the first special symbol reserved number (U1) may be subtracted with priority over the second special symbol reserved number (U2). You may make it.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a displays a special number indicating the first special symbol reservation number (U1) or the second special symbol reservation number (U2) subtracted in step S310-3 or step S310-5. A design storage designation command is determined, and the determined special design storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the number of the first reserved icons or the second reserved icons displayed on the image display device 31 is reduced, or the first reserved icon, or The process of changing the second holding icon to the changing icon is performed.

  In step S310-8, the main CPU 110a checks the game state at the start of the change, and sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

  The main CPU 110a performs a big hit determination process in a step S311. Specifically, referring to the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not a jackpot is determined based on the probability game state and the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure execution storage area. Referring to the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol display (the type of the starting port) and the special symbol type (stop) based on the special symbol determination random number value stored in the special symbol execution storage area. Toll map data). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure variation pattern determination process. Specifically, referring to the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, a special symbol display (type of starting port), a jackpot lottery result, a special symbol, the number of special symbols held (U), a special symbol execution A variation pattern of a special symbol is determined based on the reach determination random number value stored in the storage area and the special figure variation random value.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the fluctuation effect according to the fluctuation pattern so as to correspond to the fluctuation display of the special symbol. .

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets, in a special symbol time counter, a variation time (counter value) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determined in step S312. The special symbol time counter is decremented every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a starts to display a special symbol in a variable manner. Specifically, the special display variable display data is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, display data for variably displaying a special symbol on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display in step S600 is created, and the created data is output in step S700. Then, the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21 performs the variable display of the special symbol.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets the special figure special electric processing data = 1, prepares to shift the processing to the special symbol change processing shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current special symbol storage determination processing.

  In step S318-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not there is a customer waiting state flag indicating a customer waiting state (standby state) in which a special symbol variation display and a jackpot game are not executed. If there is a customer waiting state flag, the current special symbol storage determination process is ended. If there is no customer waiting state flag, the process proceeds to step S318-2.

  In step S318-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag indicating a customer waiting state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S318-3, indicates a customer waiting state indicating a customer waiting state. The designated command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the current special symbol storage determination process ends. Thus, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs processing for executing the customer waiting effect.

(Judgment processing of jackpot on main control board)
The big hit determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  The main CPU 110a determines in step S311-1 whether or not a big hit has occurred. Specifically, when the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information holding storage area, the big hit lottery shown in FIG. Referring to the jackpot determination table, if the special figure determination information stored in the special figure execution storage area is shifted from the second special figure determination information holding storage area, the big hit shown in FIG. With reference to the lottery determination table for the lottery, it is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” based on the random number for jackpot determination stored in the special figure execution storage area. If it is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S311-2; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S311-5.

  The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot symbol determination process in step S311-2. Specifically, the type of the special jackpot special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random number stored in the special symbol execution storage area with reference to the special symbol determination table for the jackpot shown in FIG. Is determined, and stop special figure data corresponding to the determined special jackpot special symbol type is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  Note that the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area is used for determining whether or not a “big hit symbol” in a special symbol stop process of FIG. Are also used to determine the mode of operation of the jackpots 16 and 17, and are also used to determine the game state after the end of the big hit in the big hit game end processing of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a sets the effect designating command for a jackpot corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-2 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the effect symbol designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the type of the special jackpot symbol (stop special figure data) stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120 can be grasped.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of the big hit from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the time saving game flag storage area, the high-probability game flag storage area), and determines the gaming state at the time of the big hit winning. Is set in the gaming state buffer. Specifically, if both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are not set, 00H is set; if the time saving game flag is not set but the high probability game flag is set, 01H is set, If the time saving game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  As described above, separately from the game state storage area (the time saving game flag storage area and the high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of the jackpot winning is set in the game state buffer because the game during the jackpot game is performed. Since the high-probability game flag and the time-short game flag in the state storage area (the time-short game flag storage area and the high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, based on the game state at the time of winning the big hit after the end of the big hit, a new game is performed. This is because it is not possible to refer to the gaming state storage area when determining the gaming state at the end of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of the jackpot winning separately from the game state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the end of the big hit, Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, a new gaming state after the end of the jackpot (such as a time saving game state or the number of time saving games) can be set.

  The main CPU 110a performs a lost symbol determination process in step S311-5. Specifically, referring to the special symbol determination table for the loss shown in FIG. 6A, the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the special symbol determination random number stored in the special figure execution storage area. Is determined, and the stop special figure data corresponding to the determined special loss pattern type is set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a sets a loss effect design designating command corresponding to the stop special figure data determined in step S311-5 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. The jackpot determination process ends. As a result, the effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and it becomes possible to grasp the type of the special loss symbol (stop special figure data) stopped and displayed on the effect control board 120.

(Special design change processing of main control board)
The special symbol change processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process in the main control board 110.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether the fluctuation time set in the special symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the current special symbol fluctuation processing ends, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the processing moves to step S320-2.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a stops and displays the change display of the special symbol. Specifically, the variable display data set in step S316 is cleared, and the special symbol set in steps S311-2 and S311-5 is displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol. The stop display data for causing the display 21 to stop display is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 20 or the second special symbol display 21, and the big hit determination result is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol confirmation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the process for terminating the variable effect is performed by the effect control board 120.

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol stop time (0.5 seconds) for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to shift the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 22, and ends the present special symbol change processing.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stop processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop processing in the main control board 110.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). If the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process ends.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time-saving game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, the time-saving game frequency (J) is updated by subtracting 1 to determine whether the new time-saving game frequency (J) is “0”. Is determined. As a result, when the number of time saving games (J) is “0”, the time saving game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-3. On the other hand, when the time saving game flag is not set or when the number of time saving games (J) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-3 as it is.

  The main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game end determination process in step S330-3. Specifically, when the high-probability game flag is set in the main RAM 110c, the value is updated by subtracting 1 from the high-probability game count (X), and the new high-probability game count (X) is set to “0”. It is determined whether or not there is. As a result, when the number of high-probability games (X) is “0”, the high-probability game flag is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S330-4. On the other hand, when the high-probability game flag is not set or when the high-probability game count (X) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S330-4 as it is.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop special figure data stored in the stop special figure data storage area is a big hit symbol. If it is a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7. If it is not a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special figure special power processing data, prepares to shift the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current special symbol stop processing.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 3 in the special figure special power processing data and prepares to shift the processing to the big hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs a normal game state transition process. Specifically, the CPU clears the high-probability game flag, the high-probability game count (X), the time-short game flag, and the number of time-short game (J), and shifts to the normal game state (low-probability non-time-short game state).

  The main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start preparation setting process in step S330-9. Specifically, the type of the jackpot game is determined based on the stop special map data with reference to the special electric auditors operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, and the special jackpot opening mode determination for the jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is determined. From the table group, a special winning opening mode determination table ("first big hit table", "second big hit table", "third big hit table", "fourth big hit table") according to the type of the big hit game is determined.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the type of the jackpot game (the first jackpot game to the fourth jackpot game) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thus, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the opening effect of the jackpot game.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the jackpot game in the special game timer counter, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time. Specifically, an opening time corresponding to the type of the jackpot game is determined from the special winning opening mode determining table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, and set to the special game timer counter. The special game timer counter is subjected to a subtraction process every 4 ms in step S110.

(Big hit game of main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot game is currently being opened. Specifically, it is determined whether or not “0” is stored in the round game number (R) storage area. If the opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If the opening is not being performed, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process ends, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process moves to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a sets 1 to the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K), and energization data for energizing the first special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. Referring to the special winning opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9, the first special winning opening 16 is determined based on the current round game number (R) and the opening number (K). Alternatively, the opening time of the second special winning opening 17 is set in a special game timer counter. As a result, the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 is opened.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, when the number of times of release (K) is “1”, that is, when a round game is started, a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) is stored in the main RAM 110c for storage of effect transmission data. Set to area. As a result, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the round effect of the jackpot game.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the big hit game is currently ending. The ending is a period after all round games set in advance have been completed. If the ending is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If the ending is not being performed, the process is transferred to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning openings 16, 17 are being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If the special winning openings 16 and 17 are closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8. If the special winning openings 16 and 17 are not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning openings 16, 17 set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated, and if the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4 to open the special winning openings 16, 17.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an opening end condition for ending the opening of the special winning openings 16, 17 is satisfied. Specifically, one of the condition that the value of the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches the specified number (9) and the time that the opening time per one time in the number of times of opening (K) elapses. It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the opening end condition has been satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10. If it is determined that the opening end condition has not been satisfied, the current jackpot game process ends.

  The main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process in step S340-10. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second special winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is cleared, and the special winning opening opening mode determined in step S330-9 is determined. With reference to the table (see FIG. 9), based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K), the closing time of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 ( The closing interval time or one closing time) is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the first special winning opening 16 or the second special winning opening 17 is closed.

  The main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed in step S340-11. Specifically, whether the value of the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) reaches a specified number (9) or the number of times of opening (K) reaches the maximum number of times of opening is determined. Is determined. If one round has ended, the process moves to step S340-12. If one round has not ended, the current jackpot game process ends.

  The main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process in step S340-12. Specifically, the number of open times (K) and the special winning opening winning ball counter (C) are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) is equal to the maximum number of round games. If it is the maximum number of round games, the process proceeds to step S340-15. If it is not the maximum number of round games, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds and stores “1” to the number of round games (R), and ends the current big hit game processing.

  The main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R) in step S340-15, and in step S340-16, based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9) determined in step S330-9. Then, the type of special game (long hit game, short hit game, development hit game) is determined, and an ending designation command corresponding to the type of big hit game is set in the transmission data storage area for effect. Thus, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 performs a process for executing the ending effect of the jackpot game.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time corresponding to the type of the jackpot game in the special game timer counter based on the special winning opening mode determined in step S330-9 (see FIG. 9). set.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether the ending time set in the special game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-19. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current big hit game process ends.

  In step S340-19, the main CPU 110a sets 4 in the special figure special power processing data, prepares to shift the processing to the big hit game end processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the current big hit game processing.

(End processing of jackpot game on main control board)
The big hit game end processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data set in the stop special figure data storage area and the game state information in the game state buffer.

  The main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game flag setting process in step S350-2. Specifically, referring to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded special stop data and the game state information, whether or not to shift to the high probability game state at the end of the big hit game It is determined whether the game is in the high-probability game state and a high-probability game flag indicating the high-probability game state is set in the high-probability game flag storage area. For example, if the stop special map data is “01”, the high probability game flag is set.

  The main CPU 110a performs a high-probability game number setting process in step S350-3. Specifically, referring to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded special stop data and the game state information, the number of variable display times that can be executed in the high-probability game state. The high-probability game count (X) is determined, and the determined high-probability game count (X) is set in the high-probability game count (X) storage area. For example, if the stop special map data is “01”, 80 times is set as the high-probability game count (X).

  The main CPU 110a performs a time reduction game flag setting process in step S350-4. Specifically, referring to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded special stop data and the game information, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time saving game state at the end of the big hit game. When making a determination and shifting to the time saving game state, a time saving game flag indicating that the game is in the time saving game state is set in the time saving game flag storage area. For example, when the game state information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the time saving game flag is set.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a performs a number-of-time-savings-games determination process. Specifically, referring to the big hit game end time setting data table shown in FIG. 7, based on the loaded special stop data and the game state information, the number of variable display times that can be executed in the time saving game state is The number of times of play (J) is determined, and the determined number of times of save time (J) is set in the number of times of save time (J) storage area. For example, when the stop special map data is “04” and the game state information is 00H, the number of time saving games (J) is set to 0, and when the game state information is 01H, 02H, or 03H, the number of time saving games ( Set 80 times in J).

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a checks the presence or absence of the high-probability game flag and the time reduction game flag to specify the game state, and sends a game state designation command indicating the specified game state to the transmission data storage area for effect. set. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the game state.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special figure special electric processing data, prepares to shift the processing to the special symbol storage determination processing shown in FIG. 19, and ends the current big jackpot game end processing.

(Main control board general-purpose control process)
With reference to FIG. 25, the general-purpose control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the general-purpose power control process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S401, the main CPU 110a loads the general-purpose general-purpose processing data, and if the general-purpose general-purpose processing data = 0, shifts the processing to the normal symbol variation processing (step S410). If = 1, the process proceeds to an auxiliary game process (step S420).

  Since this "Public figure general processing data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the general figure general control processing as described later, the subroutine necessary in the progress of the game is appropriately processed. Will be.

  In step S410, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol variation process, and ends the current general-purpose control process. More specifically, a hit determination process, a process of changing and displaying a normal symbol, a process of stopping and displaying a normal symbol and the like are performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S420, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game process, and ends the current general-purpose power control process. Specifically, processing for controlling the auxiliary game is performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal symbol variation processing of the main control board)
With reference to FIG. 26, the ordinary symbol change processing of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the ordinary symbol changing process in the main control board 110.

  In step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol is being displayed. If the normal symbol is being changed and displayed, the process proceeds to step S410-9. If the normal symbol is not being changed and displayed, the process proceeds to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of ordinary symbol reservations (G) is 1 or more. If the number of ordinary symbol holdings (G) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S410-3, and if the number of ordinary symbol holdings (G) is not 1 or more, the current ordinary symbol changing process ends.

  In step S410-3, the main CPU 110a updates the ordinary symbol holding number (G) by subtracting one, and moves the process to step S410-4.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a shifts the general symbol determination information stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage area. Specifically, each of the general map determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit. Here, the general figure determination information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the general figure execution storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the special figure determination information previously written in the ordinary figure execution storage area (the 0th storage unit) and used in the previous variation display of the ordinary symbol is deleted.

  The main CPU 110a performs a hit determination process in step S410-5. Specifically, referring to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a), it is determined whether or not a hit is made based on the gaming state and the hit determination random number value stored in the ordinary figure execution storage area. .

  The main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol determination process in step S410-6. Specifically, with reference to the ordinary symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12B, stop display is performed based on the current time-saving game state, the winning lottery result, and the acquired ordinary symbol determining random value. The normal symbol (stopped general-purpose data) to be determined is determined, and the determined stop general-purpose data is set in the stop general-purpose data storage area. Set to the area. As a result, the general designating command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the stop general figure data.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs an ordinary symbol variation time determination process. Specifically, with reference to the general-figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12C, based on the game state, the hit determination result, and the general-figure random number stored in the general-figure execution storage area, The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined and set in the normal symbol time counter, and a general symbol fluctuation designation command corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the ordinary figure change designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 can grasp the change time of the ordinary symbol.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the ordinary symbol, and ends the current ordinary symbol variation process. Specifically, the variable display data of the ordinary symbol is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In this way, display data for variably displaying the ordinary symbol is created on the ordinary symbol display 22 in the step S600, and the created data is output in the step S700. The variable display is performed.

  In step S410-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the normal symbol time counter has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the current ordinary symbol fluctuation processing ends, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the processing moves to step S410-10.

  In step S410-10, the main CPU 110a stops the variable display of the ordinary symbol. Specifically, the variation display data set in step S410-8 is cleared, and the stop display data for causing the ordinary symbol set in step S410-6 to stop and display the ordinary symbol is displayed. It is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 110c. As a result, the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed on the ordinary symbol display 22, and the result of the hit determination is notified to the player.

  In step S410-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stopped general symbol data set in the stopped general symbol data storage area is a hit normal symbol. If it is a winning normal symbol, the process proceeds to step S410-12, and if it is not a winning normal symbol, the current ordinary symbol changing process ends.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the general-purpose general-purpose processing data = 1, and prepares to shift the processing to the auxiliary game processing shown in FIG. 27, and performs the opening mode determination processing in step S410-13. Specifically, referring to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the maximum number of opening of the starting movable piece 15b, the opening time of the auxiliary game, the second starting port 15 The opening time, interval time, and ending time of the auxiliary game are determined.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the auxiliary game in the auxiliary game timer counter, and ends the current ordinary symbol fluctuation process. It should be noted that the auxiliary game timer counter is subjected to a subtraction process every 4 ms in step S110.

(Auxiliary game processing of main control board)
The auxiliary game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the auxiliary game processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening of the auxiliary game is currently being performed. If the opening is being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-2. If the opening is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-4.

  In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process ends, and if the opening time has elapsed, the process moves to step S420-3.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a performs a second opening opening process, and ends the current auxiliary game process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (S), energization data for energizing the opening / closing solenoid 15 c is set, and the opening of the second starting port 15 corresponding to the number of times of opening (S) is set. The time is set in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second starting port 15 is opened.

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending of the auxiliary game is currently being performed. If the ending is being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-12. If the ending is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S420-5.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second startup port 15 is being closed (interval). Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the starting opening / closing solenoid 15c has been set. If the second starting port 15 is being closed, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If the second starting port 15 is not being closed, the process proceeds to step S420-7.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the second starting port 15 set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary process is terminated. If the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3 to open the second start-up port 15.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an opening end condition for ending the opening of the second starting port 15 is satisfied. Specifically, either the value of the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) reaches a specified number (10), or one of the opening times (S) of the opening time elapses. It is determined whether or not is established. If it is determined that the opening end condition has been satisfied, the process proceeds to step S420-8. If it is determined that the opening end condition has not been satisfied, the current auxiliary game process ends.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a performs a second startup port closing process. Specifically, the energization data for energizing the starting opening / closing solenoid 15c is cleared, and the closing time of the second starting opening 15 determined in step S410-13 is set in the auxiliary game timer counter. As a result, the second starting port 15 is closed.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the auxiliary game ends. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of times (S) of opening the second start port is the maximum number of times of opening. If the auxiliary game is to be ended, the process proceeds to step S420-10. If the auxiliary game is not to be ended, the current auxiliary game process is ended.

  In step S420-10, the main CPU 110a performs an auxiliary game end process. Specifically, the number of times of opening (S) and the second starting opening winning ball counter (D) are cleared.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a sets the ending time determined in step S410-13 in the auxiliary game timer counter.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether the ending time set in the auxiliary game timer counter has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-13. If the ending time has not elapsed, the current auxiliary game process ends.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the general-purpose general-purpose process data, prepares to shift the process to the normal symbol variation process illustrated in FIG. 26, and ends the current auxiliary game process.

(Main processing of the production control unit)
Processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a main process in the effect control unit 120m.

  First, in step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this processing, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a sub random number update process in step S1100. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random numbers stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of the production control unit)
With reference to FIG. 29, the timer interrupt processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process in the effect control unit 120m. Although not shown, a clock pulse is generated at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m, and a timer interrupt processing program is read to control the effect control. The timer interrupt processing of the board is executed.

  In step S1300, sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs a command analysis process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The details of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When receiving the command transmitted from main control board 110, effect control unit 120m generates a command reception interrupt process of effect control unit 120m (not shown), and stores the received command in the reception buffer of sub RAM 120c. It has become.

  In step S1500, sub CPU 120a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters used in effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1600, has the sub CPU 120a input the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a in the customer waiting effect performed in the customer waiting state in which the special symbol change display or the special game (big hit game) is not executed or in the customer waiting state? If it is determined whether or not the signal of the effect button detection switch 35a or the like is input, a customer waiting effect control process of performing control for displaying the menu guide image MAG or the like is performed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect input control process of controlling an effect (operation effect, continuous striking effect) when the effect button 35 is operated during the operation effective period of the effect button 35 in the winning effect. Details of the effect input control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs a data output process of transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the display control unit 150 and the lamp control unit 160.

  In step S1900, sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1300 to the register of sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of the production control unit)
Next, the command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the command analysis processing in the effect control unit 120m.

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a determines whether a command has been received by referring to the reception buffer. If a command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1402. If a command has not been received, the current command analysis process ends.

  In step S1402, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a RAM clear designation command. If the received command is a RAM clear designation command, the process proceeds to step S1403; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1404.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a RAM clear notification process in step S1403. Specifically, a process of setting a notification instruction command for starting the RAM clear preparation notification described above in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and a process for executing the RAM clear preparation notification is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

  In step S1404, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the received command is a power-on designation command or a power restoration designation command. If the received command is a power-on designation command or a power restoration designation command, the process proceeds to step S1405; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1406.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a power-on notification process in step S1405. Specifically, when the received command is the power-on designation command, the notification instruction command for executing the above-described power-on notification is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and the received command is the power restoration designation command. In the case of, a process of setting a notification instruction command for executing the above-described power restoration notification in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing power-on notification or power-on recovery notification is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

  In step S1406, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is an error designation command. If the command is an error-related designation command, the process proceeds to step S1407; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1408.

  The "error system designation command" includes an illegal winning error designation command, a magnetic error designation command, a radio wave error designation command, a door opening error start designation command, a door opening error end designation command, a plate full error designation command, a right-handed error designation command. Etc. are included.

  The sub CPU 120a performs an error notification process in step S1407. Specifically, error notification according to the type of the received error designation command (illegal winning error notification, magnetic error notification, radio wave error notification, door open error notification, dish full error notification, right-handed error notification, etc.) is executed. Therefore, a process of setting the notification instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the notification instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing various types of error notification is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

  Note that various types of error notification may be made in different notification modes depending on the type of priority. For example, if the priority is high, that is, if the error is high in importance, the error is displayed on the image display device 31, output from the audio output unit 32, and output from the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b. An error is notified by light emission. If the priority is medium, that is, if the error is medium importance, the error is notified by display on the image display device 31 and output from the audio output unit 32, and the priority is notified. If the error is low, that is, if the error has low importance, the error may be notified by display on the image display device 31 and output from the audio output unit 32. The notification mode is not limited to this, and can be set as appropriate.

  In step S1408, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a customer waiting state designation command. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the command stored in the reception buffer is the customer waiting state designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1409, and if not, shifts the processing to step S1410.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a customer waiting effect preparation process in step S1409. In the customer waiting effect preparation process, the sub CPU 120a turns on the customer waiting effect waiting flag in the customer waiting effect flag storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and waits until the customer waiting effect starts (customer waiting effect waiting time: for example, 30 seconds) is set in the customer waiting effect timer counter. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

  The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the customer waiting effect standby time set in the customer waiting effect timer counter has elapsed in the customer waiting effect control process of step S1600, and determines that the customer waiting effect standby time has elapsed. Then, the customer waiting effect standby flag is turned off, the customer waiting effect execution flag is turned on, and the customer waiting effect command indicating the effect information of the customer waiting effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Thereby, the customer waiting effect command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the customer waiting effect for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) is repeatedly executed. The execution of the customer waiting effect and the standby are ended based on the transmission of the game state designation command, the effect symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.

  In step S1410, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is a game state designation command. If it is a game state designation command, the process moves to step S1411. If it is not a game state designation command, the process moves to step ES1412.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a game state setting process in a step S1411. Specifically, a process of updating the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 130c to a gaming state according to the gaming state designation command is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

  In step S1412, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If the command is a special symbol storage designation command, the process proceeds to step S1413; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1414.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a pending storage update process in step S1413. More specifically, the number of reserved storages is analyzed from the received special symbol storage designation command, and processing such as setting the analyzed reserved storage number in the reserved storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

  In step S1414, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start opening winning designation command. If it is the start opening winning designation command, the process proceeds to step S1415; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1416.

  In step S1415, the sub CPU 120a performs a prefetching effect determination process. Specifically, it is expected that a jackpot game will be executed by executing a predetermined effect over a variable display (variable effect) of one or a plurality of special symbols (indicating a possibility that the jackpot game will be executed). The process determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect, determines the type of the prefetch effect to be executed, and sets an effect instruction command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to execute the prefetch effect. As a result, the effect instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and the process for executing the prefetch effect is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

  As a pre-reading effect, a predetermined effect is performed during an icon change effect in which a hold icon displayed on the image display device or the icon is displayed in a special display mode different from the normal display mode, or one or a plurality of variable displays (variable effects). There is a look-ahead continuous announcement effect to be executed.

  In step S1416, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command is an effect symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S1417. If the command is not an effect symbol designating command, the process proceeds to step S1418.

The sub CPU 120a performs effect symbol data determination processing in step S1417. Specifically, based on the content of the received design symbol designation command, the presence or absence of a jackpot, determine the design symbol data that can identify the type of jackpot, the design symbol designation command according to the determined design symbol data A process for setting in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.
In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 120a generates the effect symbol designating command in this step (step S1417) and sets it in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. It may be set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 120c.

  In step S1418, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If the command is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1419; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1421.

  The sub CPU 120a performs a variable effect pattern determination process in step S1419. Specifically, based on the content of the received variation pattern designation command, a variation effect pattern that is an effect mode of a variation effect performed using various effect devices is determined, and the variation effect pattern is determined according to the determined variation effect pattern. A process of setting the variable effect pattern command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the fluctuation effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and a process for executing the fluctuation effect according to the determined fluctuation effect pattern is performed, and is determined by the image display device 31 or the like. The fluctuation effect according to the changed fluctuation effect pattern is executed. The details of the variation effect pattern determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 120a performs a winning determination effect determination process. Specifically, based on the fluctuation effect pattern determined in the fluctuation effect pattern determination processing, a winning determination effect pattern which is an effect mode of the hit determination effect is determined. The details of the winning effect determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the hit-decision effect is a valid period in which the operation of the effect button 35 (single hit or continuous hit) is effective in the final phase (end stage) of the corresponding reach effect (SPSP reach 1, SPSP reach 2), In this effect, the effect button 35 is operated during the valid period, or when the valid period elapses, it is notified whether or not a big hit has occurred.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command. If it is a symbol confirmation command, the process proceeds to step S1422; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1423.

  The sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process in step S1422. Specifically, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38, a process of setting a stop designation command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. As a result, the stop designation command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and a process for stopping and displaying the variable effect is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

  In step S1423, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the received command is a special game system designation command. If the command is a special game system designation command, the process proceeds to step S1424. If the command is not a special game system designation command, the current command analysis process ends.

  The “special game system designation command” includes a jackpot opening designation command, a jackpot round designation command, a jackpot ending designation command, and the like.

  In step S1424, the sub CPU 120a performs a special game effect determination process. Specifically, in the case of the opening designation command, the processing of setting the opening production of the jackpot game and setting the production instruction command for executing the opening production in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is performed. Performs a process of setting an effect instruction command for determining the round effect of the round game and executing the round effect in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and in the case of the ending designation command, determining the ending effect of the jackpot game Then, an effect instruction command for executing the ending effect is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. As a result, the effect instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and processing for executing an opening effect, a round effect, and an ending effect is performed. When this processing ends, the current command analysis processing ends.

(Variation effect pattern determination processing)
Next, a description will be given of a variable effect pattern determination process of the effect control unit 120m with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the icon change effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the received fluctuation pattern designation command in step S1419-1, and selects a fluctuation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 32) in step S1419-1.

  In step S1419-3, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table, and determines one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the variation pattern designation command and the distribution ratio (%). . Details of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1419-4, sub CPU 120a sets the variable effect pattern command corresponding to the determined variable effect pattern in the transmission buffer of sub RAM 120c, and ends the current variable effect pattern determination process. Accordingly, the variable effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, a process for executing the variable effect is performed, and the variable effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like. .

(Variable production pattern determination table)
FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a variable effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a variable effect pattern for a normal game state. In the variable effect pattern determination table, the variable effect pattern designation command, the distribution ratio (%) of each variable effect pattern, and the variable effect pattern to be determined are associated with each other. Is described.

  The variable effect pattern is a variable effect performed using the image display device 31, the audio output device 32, the movable effect device 33, the board lighting device 34a, the frame lighting device 34b, the effect button 35, and the cross button 36. The presence / absence of a hit-decision effect, the presence / absence of a reach effect, the contents of the reach effect, and the like are defined.

  Here, each term described in the effect configuration of the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 32 will be described.

“Normal fluctuation” indicates that a normal fluctuation effect in which a reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38 is performed.
The “shortened fluctuation” indicates that a shortened fluctuation effect in which a reach state is not formed by the effect symbol 38 that is shorter than the normal fluctuation effect is performed.
“Normal reach” indicates that a normal reach effect in which a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38 is performed.
"SP reach 1" indicates that the reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and that the SP reach effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach effect is performed, and is a type of SP reach effect in the normal gaming state. .
“SP reach 2” is a type of SP reach production in the normal gaming state, and is an SP reach production with a higher jackpot expectation than SP reach 1.
“SP reach 3” is a type of SP reach effect in the normal gaming state, and is an SP reach effect that is executed when a specific big hit (fourth big hit) occurs.
The “SPSP reach 1” indicates that a reach state is formed by the effect symbols 38, and a SPSP reach effect with a higher jackpot expectation than the SP reach effect is performed, and is a type of SPSP reach effect in the normal gaming state. is there.
"SPSP reach 2" indicates that a reach state is formed by the effect symbol 38, and a SPSP reach effect with a higher jackpot expectation than the SP reach effect is performed, and is a type of SPSP reach effect in the normal gaming state. There is SPSP reach production that has a higher jackpot expectation than SPSP reach 1.
The “full rotation reach” is a reach effect that fluctuates at a low speed in a state in which all the combinations of the plurality of effect symbols 38 that notify the jackpot are provided, and is a reach effect that is executed only when the winning in the jackpot lottery.

  The “hit decision effect” means that an effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 (single hit or continuous hit) is valid in the final phase (end stage) of the corresponding reach effect (SPSP reach 1, SPSP reach 2), In this effect, the effect button 35 is operated during the valid period, or when the valid period elapses, it is notified whether or not a big hit has occurred.

  In addition, the hit decision effect is configured to be executed only in the SPSP reach effect, but may be executed also in the SP reach.

(Decision decision process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the winning determination effect determination processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a winning determination effect determination process in the effect control unit 120m.

  The sub CPU 120a refers to the variable effect pattern determined in the variable effect pattern determination process in step S1420-1, and determines in step S1420-2 whether or not it is a variable effect pattern for executing a hit-decision effect. If it is a variable effect pattern for executing the winning effect, the process proceeds to step S1420-3, and if it is not a variable effect pattern for executing the winning effect, the current winning effect determining process is terminated.

  The sub CPU 120a selects the winning determination effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 34) in step S1420-3, and refers to the selected winning determination effect pattern determination table in step S1420-4 to change the variation effect pattern and the distribution ratio. Based on (%), one winning decision effect pattern is determined from a plurality of winning decision effect patterns. Details of the winning determination effect pattern determination table will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1420-5, the sub CPU 120a sets the winning determination effect pattern command corresponding to the determined winning determination effect pattern in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the current winning determination effect determination processing. As a result, the winning decision effect pattern command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, a process for executing the winning decision effect is performed, and the winning display effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like. Will be.

(Table for determining the effect pattern to be decided)
FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a winning determination effect pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a winning determination effect pattern. The winning decision effect pattern determination table is associated with a jackpot lottery result, a variable effect type, a variable effect pattern, a distribution ratio (%), and a determined winning effect pattern to be determined.

  The winning decision effect pattern includes a winning effect pattern 1 in which the operation mode of the effect button 35 in the winning effect is a single-stroke operation, and a hit-determining effect pattern 2 in which the operation mode of the effect button 35 in the hit effect is a continuous hit operation. Two types are set, and the jackpot expectation degree is “winning decision effect pattern 1 <winning decision effect pattern 2”.

  The single hit operation is an operation in which the effect button 35 is operated once in the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 is valid, and the effective period ends by operating the effect button 35 once. Further, the continuous hit operation is an operation of operating the effect button a plurality of times during the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 35 is effective. Even if the effect button 35 is operated a plurality of times, the effective period remains until the effective time elapses. Does not end.

(Effect input control processing)
Next, the effect input control processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect input control process in effect controller 120m.

  In step S1700-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the customer is waiting. If it is not in the customer waiting state, the process proceeds to step S1700-2, and if it is in the customer waiting state, the present effect input control process ends.

  In step S1700-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a variable effect is being performed. When the variable effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step S1700-3, and when the variable effect is not being performed, the current effect input control process ends.

  In step S1700-3, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the variable effect pattern of the variable effect being executed is a variable effect pattern for executing a hit-decision effect. If it is a variable effect pattern for executing the winning effect, the process proceeds to step S1700-4, and if it is not a variable effect pattern for executing the winning effect, the current effect input control process ends.

  In step S1700-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the winning determination effect pattern determined in the winning determination effect determination process is the winning determination effect pattern 1. If it is the winning effect pattern 1, the process proceeds to step S1700-5. If it is not the hit effect pattern 1, that is, if it is the hit effect pattern 2, the process proceeds to step S1700-9.

  In step S1700-5, the sub-CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button 35 in the winning effect is in the valid period. If it is during the validity period, the process proceeds to step S1700-6. If it is not during the validity period, the present effect input control process ends.

  The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button 35 has been operated in step S1700-6. If the effect button 35 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1700-8. If the effect button 35 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S1700-7.

  In step S1700-7, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the valid period of the effect button 35 in the winning determination effect has elapsed. If the validity period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1700-8. If the validity period has not elapsed, the current effect input control process ends.

  In step S1700-8, sub CPU 120a sets an operation effect execution instruction command for instructing execution of the operation effect in the transmission buffer of sub RAM 120c, and ends the current effect input control process. Thereby, the operation effect execution instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and when the effect button 35 is operated in the winning decision effect, or when the valid period of the effect button 35 elapses. A process for executing the operation effect to be executed is performed, and the operation effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like.

  If the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-4 that the pattern is not the winning effect pattern 1, that is, it is the winning effect pattern 2, it determines in step S1700-9 that the effect button 35 in the winning effect is in the valid period. It is determined whether or not. If it is during the validity period, the process proceeds to step S1700-10. If it is not during the validity period, the present effect input control process ends.

  In step S1700-10, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effective period of the effect button 35 in the winning determination effect has elapsed. If the validity period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1700-8; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1700-11.

  The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the effect button 35 has been operated in step S1700-11. If the effect button 35 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1700-12. If the effect button 35 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S1700-16.

In step S1700-12, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the auto-hit determination flag is set. If the automatic continuous hit determination flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1700-13. If the automatic continuous hit determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1700-18.
The automatic continuous hit determination flag is a flag for determining whether or not the effect button 35 is kept pressed (whether or not a long press operation is performed).

  In step S1700-13, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the automatic continuous hit execution condition (holding down the effect button 35 for one second or longer) is satisfied. When the automatic continuous hitting execution condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1700-14, and when the automatic continuous hitting execution condition is not satisfied, the current effect input control process ends.

  In step S1700-14, the sub CPU 120a resets the auto continuous hit determination flag, and in step S1700-15, sets a continuous hit production execution instruction command instructing the execution of the continuous hit production in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The input control processing ends. As a result, a continuous-stroke effect execution instruction command is transmitted to the overall control unit 151 and the lamp control unit 160, and a process for executing a continuous-stroke effect executed when the effect button 35 is operated in the hit-decision effect (continuous hit). Is performed, and the continuous hit effect is started by the image display device 31 or the like.

  If the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-12 that the auto-hit determination flag is not set, in step S1700-18, the sub-CPU 120a sets the auto-hit determination flag, and proceeds to step S1700-15.

  When determining that the effect button 35 has not been operated in step S1700-11, the sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-16 whether the automatic continuous hit determination flag is set. If the automatic continuous hit determination flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1700-17. If the automatic continuous hit determination flag is not set, the current effect input control process ends.

  The sub CPU 120a determines in step S1700-11 that the effect button 35 has not been operated, and determines in step S1700-16 that the automatic continuous hit determination flag has been set, that is, long press of the effect button 35. If the operation has been canceled, in step S1700-17, the automatic continuous hit determination flag is reset.

(Main processing of the general control unit)
The main process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the overall control unit 151. This main processing is performed by inputting a system reset generated by supplying a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140 to the overall CPU 151a.

  The supervising CPU 151a prohibits all interrupts in step T1, and performs an initial setting process in step T2. Specifically, initial settings of the CPU, such as settings of internal registers, permission to access the general RAM 151c, initialization of all RAM areas of the general RAM 151c (clearing to 0), and CTC (counter timer circuit) for generating a timer interrupt ), And all interrupts are permitted in step T3.

  In step T4, the supervisor CPU 151a performs an adjustment mode switching process. Specifically, the volume (value) of the effect sound output from the audio output device 32 with reference to the input signal from the changeover switch 37 operable by the game store clerk, the board lighting device 34a, and the frame lighting device Processing for adjusting the light amount (value) of 34b and switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the volume and light amount is performed. The details of the adjustment mode switching process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The supervising CPU 151a performs a sound volume adjustment process in step T5. Specifically, it is output from the audio output device 32 based on detection signals (left button detection signal, right button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 36 that can be operated by the player. The processing for adjusting the volume (value) of the effect sound is performed. The details of the volume adjustment process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The supervising CPU 151a performs a light amount adjustment process in step T6. Specifically, based on the detection signals (lower button detection signal, upper button detection signal) from the cross button detection switch 36b that detects the operation of the cross button 36 that can be operated by the player, the board lighting device 34a, Then, a process for adjusting the light amount (value) of the frame lighting device 34b is performed. The details of the light amount adjustment processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, not only the light amount of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b may be adjusted, but also the light amount of the backlight of the image display device 31 may be adjusted together.

  The supervising CPU 151a performs an eco-mode control process in step T7. Specifically, a process for controlling the start and the end of the eco mode in which the light amount of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b is reduced to reduce power consumption is performed.

  In step T8, the central CPU 151a determines whether or not the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120m has been received. If the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command has not been received, the process proceeds to step T11. If the effect instruction command or the notification instruction command has been received, the process proceeds to step T9.

  The supervising CPU 151a performs an animation pattern setting process in step T9. Specifically, a process is performed in which an animation pattern is determined from an animation group of a type corresponding to the received effect instruction command or notification instruction command and is set (set) in a predetermined area of the overall RAM 151c.

  In step T10, the central CPU 151a performs a sound pattern setting process. Specifically, a process is performed in which a sound pattern is determined from a sound group of a type corresponding to the received direction instruction command or notification instruction command, and is set (set) in a predetermined area of the overall RAM 151c.

  In step T11, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not a frame switching flag indicating that it is the frame update timing for updating the display image on the image display device 31 is set in the supervisor RAM 151c. If there is a frame switching flag, the process proceeds to step T12. If there is no frame switching flag, the process proceeds to step T4.

  The frame switching flag is set in a V blank interrupt process of the overall control unit 151 described later. Therefore, the processing of steps T12 to T15 described below is executed every time the V blank interrupt processing is executed (frame update timing).

  The general CPU 151a clears the frame switching flag set in the general RAM 151c in step T12, and performs a scene update process in step T13. Specifically, referring to a scene switching counter, a weight frame counter, and a frame counter that are updated in a V blank interrupt process described later, the address of the animation scene is updated based on the animation pattern determined in step T9, and Then, a process of updating the address of the sound scene based on the sound pattern determined in step T10 is performed.

  The supervising CPU 151a performs a drawing control process in step T14. Specifically, according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs, a drawing control command group is formed from display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address. It generates a display list, outputs the display list to the image control unit 152 (VDP), and performs processing for instructing drawing of a display image based on the display list.

  Thus, the image control unit 152 (VDP) draws the display image based on the display list in the drawing frame buffer, and displays the image (effect image, abnormality notification image) drawn in the display frame buffer. The processing to be displayed at 31 will be performed.

  The supervising CPU 151a performs a voice control process in step T15. Specifically, a process of generating a voice control command from the sound information at the updated address and outputting the voice control command to the voice control unit 154 (voice LSI) is performed.

  As a result, the voice control unit 154 (voice LSI) performs a process of outputting various effect sounds and notification sounds from the voice output device 32 based on the voice control command. When this process ends, the process moves to a step T4.

(Command reception interrupt processing of the general control unit)
The command reception interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37A is a flowchart illustrating a command reception interrupt process of the overall control unit 151. This command reception interrupt processing is executed by receiving various commands transmitted from the effect control unit 120m.

  The supervising CPU 151a performs a command receiving process in Step T30. Specifically, when an effect instruction command or a notification instruction command transmitted from the effect control unit 120m is received, a process of storing the instruction instruction command or the notification instruction command in the reception buffer of the overall RAM 151c is performed. When this process ends, the current command reception interrupt process ends.

(V blank interrupt processing of the general control unit)
The V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37B is a flowchart showing the V blank interrupt processing of the overall control unit 151. The V blank interrupt process is executed each time a V blank signal transmitted from the image control unit 152 (VDP) every time display of one frame of effect image is completed (about 33 milliseconds) is received.

  The supervising CPU 151a performs a counter updating process in step T50. Specifically, a process of updating +1 the various counters (scene switching counter, weight frame counter, frame counter, etc.) used in the above-described animation control process and the like is performed.

  In step T51, the centralized CPU 151a performs a frame buffer switching instruction process. Specifically, it instructs the image control unit 152 (VDP) to switch between the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area of the VRAM. Thus, each time the V blank interrupt process is executed every 1/30 second (approximately 33 milliseconds), the first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are stored in the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer”. Buffer).

  In step T52, the general CPU 151a sets a frame switching flag indicating that the drawing (display) frame has been switched in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing. This frame switching flag is referred to in step T11 of the main processing of the overall control unit 151.

(Adjustment mode switching processing of the overall control unit)
The adjustment mode switching process of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the adjustment mode switching process of the overall control unit 151.

  In step T4-1, the central CPU 151a determines whether or not the adjustment mode for adjusting the volume and the light amount has been set in the overall RAM 151c. If the adjustment mode has not been set (this process is executed first after the power is turned on), the process proceeds to step T4-3. If the adjustment mode has been set, the process proceeds to step T4-2. Move.

  In step T4-2, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the state of the changeover switch 37 has changed. Specifically, the current state of the changeover switch 37 is compared with the state of the previous changeover switch 37 stored in the overall RAM 151c in step T4-5 described later. If there is a change in the state of the changeover switch 37, the process proceeds to step T4-3 assuming that the adjustment mode is set, and if there is no change in the state of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment mode is not set. And the current adjustment mode switching process ends.

  In step T4-3, the central CPU 151a selects the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39B, and in step T4-4, the adjustment mode (modes 1 to 16) corresponding to the switch position of the changeover switch 37, the reference mode. The information and the power saving mode (ON, OFF) are specified and set in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. The reference information includes whether or not the sound volume of the effect sound can be adjusted using the cross button 36, the adjustment range of the sound value in the sound volume adjustment, the initial value of the sound value of the effect sound, the panel lighting device 34a using the cross button 36, In addition, whether the light amount adjustment of the frame lighting device 34b can be performed, the adjustment range of the light amount value in the light amount adjustment, and the initial value of the light amount value of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b.

  In step T4-5, the general CPU 151a sets the current state (switch position) of the changeover switch 37 in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c, and ends the current adjustment mode switching process. The state of the changeover switch 37 set here is referred to in step T4-2.

(Changeover switch and adjustment mode selection table)
The changeover switch 37 and the adjustment mode selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39A is a diagram illustrating an appearance of the changeover switch 37, and FIG. 39B is a diagram illustrating an adjustment mode selection table.

  As shown in FIG. 39A, the changeover switch 37 is rotatably (360 degrees) rotatably (360 degrees) with respect to the switch body 37a having a plurality (for example, 16) of selection terminals therein. A rotary switch of a non-shortening type having an operation unit 37b, and by rotating the operation unit 37b, a selection terminal connected to a common terminal of the operation unit 37b changes to switch the switch (switch position changes). To).

  Also, 16 scales (0 to F) indicating the positions (contact points) of the selection terminals to be connected to the common terminal are provided on the upper surface of the switch body 37a, and the common terminal is connected to the operation unit 37b. Arrows indicating selection terminals are provided. Therefore, the state of the switch (switch position) can be grasped by the scale of the switch body 37a and the arrow of the operation unit 37b.

  Note that the changeover switch 37 may be configured as a slide switch that opens and closes contacts by linearly sliding the operation unit, a dip switch that changes the contact by operating any one of the plurality of operation units, or the like. May be used.

  As shown in FIG. 39B, in the adjustment mode selection table, the switch positions (0 to F) of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment modes (modes 1 to 16), and the reference information (volume adjustment availability, volume value adjustment) Range, volume initial value, light intensity adjustment availability, light intensity value adjustment range, light intensity initial value) and power saving mode settings are associated with each other.

  For example, when the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is “1”, “mode 2” is set as the adjustment mode, “possible (variable)” is set as the volume adjustment availability, and “0 to 0” is set as the volume value adjustment range. "5" is set, "1" is set as a sound volume initial value, "possible (variable)" is set as light amount adjustment availability, "0-5" is set as a light amount adjustment range, and "light amount initial value" is set as "light amount initial value". "1" is set, and "OFF" is set as the power saving mode.

  The first feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39B is that in the adjustment modes 1 to 6 in which the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is in the range of 0 to 5, the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are possible (variable). In the adjustment modes 7 to 11 in which the switch position is set in the range of 6 to A, the volume can be adjusted (variable) but the light amount cannot be adjusted (fixed), and the adjustment mode 12 in which the switch position is in the range of BF is set. In Nos. To 16, the volume adjustment is impossible (fixed) but the light amount adjustment is possible (variable). By doing so, it is possible to select (set) whether or not the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment can be performed by a rough operation of the changeover switch 37, and the convenience at the time of operation by the game store clerk is improved.

  A second feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39B is that an initial sound volume and an initial light amount are set by switching the adjustment mode by operating the changeover switch 37. By doing so, the volume (value) and the light amount (value) can be adjusted by operating the changeover switch 37, and the convenience of the game store clerk can be improved.

  The third feature of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39B is that the setting of the power saving (eco) mode is set to OFF for the adjustment modes 1 to 6 and the adjustment modes 12 to 16, and the adjustment modes 7 to 11 are set to OFF. The point is that the setting of the power saving (eco) mode is set to ON, and it is possible to set ON / OFF of the power saving mode by operating the changeover switch 37. By doing so, it is possible to set whether the power saving mode is turned ON or OFF by the will of the gaming store, and it is possible to control the power consumption of the gaming machine 1 to some extent. Therefore, it is also possible to adjust the operating cost of the entire game store.

(Voice management table)
The voice management table stored in the voice ROM 155 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a voice management table stored in the voice ROM 155.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the sound management table contains the sound number of the sound data, the type of the sound data, the output format of the sound data (stereo, monaural), the priority of the sound data, and the output volume of the sound data. They are associated with each other, and the description of the system sound is described for reference.

The sound numbers "1" to "8" are notification sounds related to the security of the gaming machine 1, and the output format is "monaural" and the priority is set to one of "high", "medium", and "low". Some are output at a fixed volume (MAX volume corresponding to the volume value “5”), and others are output depending on the volume value.
The sound numbers “9” to “100” are effect sounds related to the effect on the gaming machine 1, the output format is “monaural” or “stereo”, the priority is set to “low”, and the volume is all Output at a volume that depends on the value.
The sound numbers “101” to “102” are operation sounds related to the operation of the effect button 35, the output format is “monaural”, the priority is set to “low”, and the volume depends on the volume value. Is output.
The sound numbers “103” to “107” are notification sounds related to the adjusted sound volume, the output format is “monaural”, the priority is set to “low”, and the sound numbers are all dependent on the sound volume value. Is output. In addition, the sound is output in a scale depending on (corresponding to) the volume value.
The sound numbers “108” to “112” are notification sounds related to the light amount after the adjustment, the output format is “monaural”, the priority is set to “low”, and the sound numbers are all dependent on the volume value. Is output. Also, it is output in a scale that depends (corresponds) to the light amount value.

The “power-on notification sound” is a notification sound (error sound) output over a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the RAM area of the main RAM 110c (payout RAM 131c) is initialized (RAM clear). .
The "power restoration notification sound" is a notification sound (error sound) output for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is restored from the power failure.

The “illegal winning error sound” indicates that a game ball wins in the second starting port 47 when the auxiliary game is not running, or a game ball wins in the special winning opening 16 or 17 when the special game (big hit game) is not running. This is a notification sound (error sound) that is output until the power is turned off when an improper winning error such as an error occurs.
The “magnetic error sound” is a notification sound (error sound) output for a predetermined period (for example, one minute) when a magnetic error for detecting an abnormal magnetic force occurs in the magnetic detection switch 40a.
The "radio wave error sound" is a notification sound (error sound) output for a predetermined period (for example, one minute) when a radio wave error for detecting an abnormal radio wave occurs in the radio wave detection switch 41a.
The “door opening error sound” is a notification sound (error sound) output over the opening period when a door opening error for detecting opening of the glass frame 50 by the door opening detection switch 133 occurs.

The “dish full error sound” is output over a period in which the game ball is full when a dish full error occurs in which the full plate detection switch 136 detects that the lower plate 53b is full of game balls. Notification sound (error sound).
In the “right-hit error sound”, a right-hit error for detecting a game ball by the normal symbol gate 13 provided in the right area has occurred in a period in which the right-hand aiming at the right area should not be performed (eg, a normal game state). Sometimes, the notification sound (error sound) is output over a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

  The priority of the notification sound is set in accordance with the importance of the security abnormality (error), and the priority is set so that the abnormality that leads to an illegal act has a higher priority. Therefore, when a plurality of security abnormalities having different priorities occur at the same time, control is performed so that only one high-priority notification sound is heard. For example, when the door opening error sound of the sound number “8” is output and the magnetic error of the sound number “6” occurs, the door opening error sound of the sound number “8” is silenced to a non-audible sound ( Mute) and output a magnetic error sound. Then, when the output period of the magnetic error sound has elapsed, the output of the magnetic error sound is stopped, and if the output period of the door open error has not elapsed, the volume of the door open error sound is returned to the volume before the mute. Has become.

  Therefore, when the notification sound of the high priority sound number is output, the notification sound of the low priority sound number is not output even if the security abnormality (error) of the low priority sound number occurs. become. When a security abnormality (error) having the same priority occurs, a notification sound corresponding to a security abnormality (error) that occurs later is output.

  Also, during the output of the production sound (BGM or the like) or the volume notification sound at the audible volume, the notification sound of which the output volume is set to the fixed volume (volume value “5”) and whose priority is “high” or “medium” Is started, the current volume value saved in the volume value area of the general RAM 151c is saved (saved) in the save area of the general RAM 151c, and the current volume value is set to the non-audible volume. By setting the volume change command to "0" and outputting the volume change command to the voice control unit 154, the effect sound (BGM, etc.) and the volume notification sound are output at a non-audible volume.

  Also, while the production sound (BGM or the like) or the volume notification sound is being output at the non-audible volume, the notification that the priority of the output volume set to the fixed volume (volume value “5”) is “high” or “medium” When terminating the output of the sound, the sound volume value saved in the save area of the general RAM 151c is returned to the sound volume value area, and the sound volume change command is output to the voice control unit 154, so that the production sound (BGM, etc.) And the volume notification sound is output at the original volume. By doing so, the game clerk and the player can easily hear the notification sound.

  Also, for the sound numbers “103” to “112”, the notification sound cannot be output if the gaming state is during a fluctuation effect or during a special game (big hit game). In this way, the notification sound accompanying the adjustment of the volume and the light amount does not make it difficult to hear the effect sound in the variable effect, and the player can freely adjust the volume and the light amount even during the variable effect. Therefore, convenience can be improved.

  Also, when the variable effect is started while the notification sounds of the sound numbers “103” to “112” are being output, the notification sounds of the sound numbers “103” to “112” do not stop halfway. Is output to The output may be stopped at the time when the fluctuation effect is started.

  Note that the notification sound of the volume “0” and the light amount “0” is not set, but the notification sound may be output. In this case, if the volume is "0", the output may be performed at the volume of "1". Regarding the scale, the volume (light amount) “0” is set to “do”, “1” is set to “re”, “2” is set to “mi”, “3” is set to “fa”, and “4” is set to “fa”. "S" and "5" as "LA".

(Volume adjustment processing of the overall control unit)
With reference to FIG. 41, the volume control process of the overall control unit 151 will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the volume control process of the overall control unit 151.

  In step T5-1, the general CPU 151a determines whether the volume adjustment set in the general RAM 151c is possible (variable). If the volume adjustment is possible, the process proceeds to step T5-2. If the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible), it is determined that the volume adjustment based on the operation of the cross button 36 cannot be performed, and the process proceeds to step T5. Move the process to -19.

  It is to be noted that the case where the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible) refers to a case where the notification sound of the security abnormality having the priority of “medium” or higher is being output, and a period during which the light amount is being adjusted. Indicates a period during which the image KG during light quantity adjustment is displayed.

  In step T5-2, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an operation signal is input from the cross button detection switch 36b. If the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated, the process proceeds to step T5-12. If the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are not operated, the process proceeds to step T5-3.

  In step T5-3, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not a special symbol change display and a special game (big hit game) are currently in a customer waiting state. If it is in the customer waiting state, the process proceeds to step T5-4. If it is not in the customer waiting state, the process proceeds to step T5-8.

  In step T5-4, the centralized CPU 151a determines whether or not non-display of a volume-based image, which will be described later, has continued for 5 seconds while waiting for the customer. If the non-display of the volume image has continued for 5 seconds, the process proceeds to step T5-5. If the non-display of the volume image has not continued for 5 seconds, the process proceeds to step T5-6. Move.

  The “volume-related image” refers to a volume adjustment guide image for guiding that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36, and a current volume value and a volume by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36. For example, an image during volume adjustment for guiding the user to adjust the value.

  In step T5-5, the supervisor CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the volume adjustment guide image in a predetermined area of the supervisor RAM 151c. As a result, a process for displaying the volume adjustment guide image on the image display device 31 by the image control unit 152 is performed.

  In step T5-6, the central CPU 151a determines whether or not the cross button 36 has not been operated for 20 minutes in the waiting state for the customer. When the operation of the cross button 36 has not been continued for 20 minutes, it is determined that the previous player has not finished the game, and the process proceeds to step T5-8. If it has continued for 20 minutes, in step T5-7, the current volume value is reset to the initial value of the volume value set in the general RAM 151c, assuming that the previous player has finished the game.

  In step T5-8, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not an image during volume adjustment is being displayed. If the image during volume adjustment is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T5-9 to determine whether a condition for deleting the image during volume adjustment is satisfied, and the display of the image during volume adjustment is performed. If not, the current volume adjustment process is terminated.

  In step T5-9, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the effect button 35 has been operated. If the effect button 35 has been operated, the process proceeds to step T5-11. If the effect button 35 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step T5-10.

  In step T5-10, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the cross button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds. If the arrow button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds, the process proceeds to step T5-11. If the arrow button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds, it is determined that the image during volume adjustment is not erased. The current volume adjustment processing ends.

  In step T5-11, the general CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the image whose volume is being adjusted set in the general RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs a process for erasing the volume adjustment-in-progress image displayed on the image display device 31. When this processing ends, the current volume adjustment processing ends.

  If the overall CPU 151a determines in step T5-2 that the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 have been operated, in step T5-12, the overall CPU 151a determines whether or not the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed. If the volume adjustment guide image is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T5-18 to switch to the image during volume adjustment, and if not, the process proceeds to step T5-13. .

  In step T5-13, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not an image during volume adjustment is being displayed. If the image under volume adjustment is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T5-14 assuming that the volume adjustment is to be performed. If the image under volume adjustment is not being displayed, step T5-14 is performed to display the volume adjustment guide image. Move the process to T5-18.

In step T5-14, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit value. If the operation exceeds the volume adjustment limit, the process proceeds to step T5-18. If the operation does not exceed the volume adjustment limit, the process proceeds to step T5-15.
Note that the operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is, specifically, an operation of further increasing the volume while the maximum value of the volume value is set to “5” (the right side of the cross button 36). Button operation) or an operation of further lowering the volume (operating the left button of the cross button 36) in a state where the volume value is set to the minimum value “0”.

  In step T5-15, the supervisor CPU 151a performs a volume change process for changing the volume value. Specifically, when the left button of the cross button 36 is operated, if the volume value stored in the general RAM 151c is not the lower limit value, the volume value is decremented by 1, and the right button of the cross button 36 is operated. If there is, the volume value is incremented by 1 if the volume value is not the upper limit value of the volume value stored in the general RAM 151c, and a process of setting a volume change flag in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c is performed. Accordingly, the presence or absence of the volume change flag is referred to in the above-described voice control process, a volume change command is output to the voice control unit 154, and the volume of the effect sound being output is changed.

  In step T5-16, the centralized CPU 151a determines whether or not a floating effect or a special game (big hit game) is being performed. If the variable effect is being performed, the process proceeds to step T5-18. If the variable effect is not being performed, the process proceeds to step T5-17.

  In step T5-17, the general CPU 151a sets a sound pattern of a volume notification sound corresponding to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. As a result, the audio control unit 154 performs a process for outputting a volume notification sound according to the current volume value from the audio output device 32.

  In step T5-18, the general CPU 151a sets an animation pattern of the image whose volume is being adjusted according to the current volume value in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs processing for displaying the image during volume adjustment on the image display device 31 (instead of the volume adjustment guidance image when the volume adjustment guidance image is being displayed). . When this processing ends, the current volume adjustment processing ends.

  When the overall CPU 151a determines that the volume adjustment is not possible (impossible) in Step T5-1, in Step T5-19, it is determined whether or not a volume-related image (volume adjustment guide image, volume adjustment image) is being displayed. It is determined whether or not. If the volume image is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T5-20. If the volume image is not being displayed, the current volume adjustment process ends.

  In step T5-20, the supervisor CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the volume-related images (volume-adjustment guide image, volume-adjustment-in-progress image) set in the overall RAM 151c. As a result, a process for deleting the volume-based image displayed on the image display device 31 is performed by the image control unit 152. When this processing ends, the current volume adjustment processing ends.

  As described above, by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 when the notification sound of the security abnormality having the priority of “medium” or higher is being output and during the period excluding the period of adjusting the light amount. The volume can be adjusted. That is, the volume can be adjusted even during operation of the effect button 35 during the fluctuation effect, during the fluctuation effect, or during the special game (big hit game), thereby improving the convenience of the volume adjustment. Becomes possible.

  Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated in the customer waiting state or during the customer waiting effect, a volume notification sound that depends (corresponds) to the current volume value or a volume notification that depends (corresponds) to the adjusted volume value. Since the sound is output, the current sound volume and the adjusted sound volume can be checked audibly, and the convenience of the sound volume adjustment can be improved.

  On the other hand, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the fluctuation production or the special game (big hit game), unlike the customer waiting state or the customer waiting production, the volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the current volume value, Alternatively, it is configured not to output a volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the adjusted volume value. In this way, it is possible to prevent the effect in the variable effect and the special game (big hit game) from being hindered, and to prevent the interest in the game from decreasing while securing the convenience of the volume adjustment. .

  Further, when an operation exceeding the volume adjustment limit value is performed, a volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the current volume value is not output. By doing so, it is easy to recognize that the volume cannot be increased any more (or the volume cannot be reduced any more), and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

(Light intensity adjustment processing of the general control unit)
The light amount adjustment processing of the overall control unit 151 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating the light amount adjustment processing of the overall control unit 151.

  In step T6-1, the general CPU 151a determines whether or not the light amount adjustment set in the general RAM 151c is possible (variable). If the light amount adjustment is possible, the process proceeds to step T6-2. If the light amount adjustment is not possible (impossible), it is determined that the light amount cannot be adjusted based on the operation of the cross button 36 in step T6. Move the process to -19.

  Note that the case where the light amount adjustment is not possible (impossible) refers to a case where a security abnormality notification sound with a priority of “medium” or higher is being output and a period during which the light amount adjustment is being performed. Indicates a period during which the image KG during light quantity adjustment is displayed.

  In step T6-2, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the up / down button of the cross button 36 has been operated. Specifically, it is determined whether or not an operation signal is input from the cross button detection switch 36b. If there is an operation of the up / down button of the cross button 36, the process proceeds to step T6-12. If there is no operation of the up / down button of the cross button 36, the process proceeds to step T6-3.

  In step T6-3, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not a special symbol change display or a special game (big hit game) is currently in a customer waiting state in which the special symbol is not executed. If it is in the customer waiting state, the process proceeds to step T6-4. If it is not in the customer waiting state, the process proceeds to step T6-8.

  In step T6-4, the centralized CPU 151a determines whether or not non-display of the light amount image described later has continued for 5 seconds during the customer waiting state. If the non-display of the light amount image has continued for 5 seconds, the process proceeds to step T6-5. If the non-display of the light amount image has not continued for 5 seconds, the process proceeds to step T6-6. Move.

  The “light amount image” is a light amount adjustment guide image for guiding that the light amount can be adjusted by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36, the current light amount value is notified, and the light amount is operated by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36. This is an image during light amount adjustment for guiding the adjustment of the value.

  In step T6-5, the supervising CPU 151a sets the animation pattern of the light amount adjustment guide image in a predetermined area of the supervising RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs processing for displaying the light amount adjustment guide image on the image display device 31.

  In step T6-6, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the cross button 36 has not been operated in the customer waiting state for 20 minutes. When the operation of the cross button 36 has not been continued for 20 minutes, it is determined that the previous player has not finished the game, and the process proceeds to step T6-8. If it has continued for 20 minutes, in step T6-7, the current light amount value is reset to the initial value of the light amount value set in the general RAM 151c, assuming that the previous player has finished the game.

  In step T6-8, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the image under light quantity adjustment is being displayed. If the image under light amount adjustment is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T6-9 to determine whether or not the condition for erasing the image under light amount adjustment is satisfied. If not, the current light amount adjustment processing ends.

  In step T6-9, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the effect button 35 has been operated. If the effect button 35 has been operated, the process proceeds to step T6-11. If the effect button 35 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step T6-10.

  In step T6-10, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the cross button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds. If the arrow button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds, the process proceeds to step T6-11. If the arrow button 36 has not been operated for 10 seconds, it is determined that the light amount adjustment image is not erased. The current light amount adjustment processing ends.

  In step T6-11, the general CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the light amount adjustment-in-progress image set in the general RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs processing for deleting the light amount adjustment-in-progress image displayed on the image display device 31. When this processing ends, the current light amount adjustment processing ends.

  When determining that the up / down button of the cross button 36 has been operated in step T6-2, the central CPU 151a determines whether or not the light amount adjustment guide image is being displayed in step T6-12. If the light amount adjustment guide image is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T6-18 to switch to the light amount adjustment in progress image, and if not, the process proceeds to step T6-13. .

  In step T6-13, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not an image under light amount adjustment is being displayed. If the image during light amount adjustment is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T6-14 assuming that light amount adjustment is to be performed. If the image during light amount adjustment is not being displayed, step T6-14 is performed to display the light amount adjustment guide image. Move the process to T6-18.

In step T6-14, the supervisor CPU 151a determines whether or not the operation exceeds the light amount adjustment limit value. If the operation exceeds the light amount adjustment limit, the process proceeds to step T6-18. If the operation does not exceed the light amount adjustment limit, the process proceeds to step T6-15.
Note that the operation exceeding the light amount adjustment limit value is, specifically, an operation of further increasing the light amount in a state where the light amount value is set to the maximum value “5” (by pressing the cross button 36). Button operation) or an operation of further reducing the light amount (operation of the lower button of the cross button 36) in a state where the light amount value is set to the minimum value “0”.

  In step T6-15, the centralized CPU 151a performs a light amount changing process for changing the light amount value. Specifically, when the lower button of the cross button 36 is operated, if the light amount value stored in the general RAM 151c is not the lower limit value, the light amount value is decremented by 1, and the operation of the upper button of the cross button 36 is performed. If there is, the light amount value is incremented by 1 unless it is the upper limit value of the light amount value stored in the general RAM 151c, and the light amount change flag is set in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. As a result, the presence or absence of the light amount change flag is referred to in the above-described sound control processing, a light amount change command is output to the sound control unit 154, and the light amount of the effect sound being output is changed.

  In step T6-16, the centralized CPU 151a determines whether or not a variable effect or a special game (big hit game) is being performed. If it is during the fluctuating effect, the process proceeds to step T6-18. If it is not, the process proceeds to step T6-17.

  In step T6-17, the general CPU 151a sets the sound pattern of the light amount notification sound according to the current light amount value in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. As a result, the lamp control unit 160 performs a process for outputting a light amount notification sound according to the current light amount value from the audio output device 32.

  In step T6-18, the general CPU 151a sets an animation pattern of the image whose light amount is being adjusted according to the current light amount value in a predetermined area of the general RAM 151c. As a result, the image control unit 152 performs processing for displaying the light amount adjusting image on the image display device 31 (instead of the light amount adjusting guide image when the light amount adjusting guide image is being displayed). . When this processing ends, the current light amount adjustment processing ends.

  When the overall CPU 151a determines in step T6-1 that the light amount adjustment is not possible (impossible), in step T6-19, the CPU 151a determines whether a light amount image (light amount adjustment guide image, light amount adjusting image) is being displayed. Determine whether or not. If the light amount image is being displayed, the process proceeds to step T6-20. If the light amount image is not being displayed, the current light amount adjustment process ends.

  In Step T6-20, the general CPU 151a clears the animation pattern of the light amount system image (light amount adjustment guide image, light amount adjusting image) set in the general RAM 151c. Thus, the image control unit 152 performs a process for deleting the light amount image displayed on the image display device 31. When this processing ends, the current light amount adjustment processing ends.

  As described above, by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 when the notification sound of the security abnormality having the priority of “medium” or higher is being output and during the period excluding the period of adjusting the volume. The light amount can be adjusted. That is, the light amount can be adjusted even during the operation of the effect button 35 during the fluctuation effect, during the fluctuation effect, or during the special game (big hit game), thereby improving the convenience of the light amount adjustment. Becomes possible.

  In addition, when the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are operated in the customer waiting state or during the customer waiting effect, the light amount notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current light amount value or the light amount notification that depends on (corresponds to) the adjusted light amount value. Since the sound is output, the current light amount and the light amount after the adjustment can be checked aurally, and the convenience of light amount adjustment can be improved.

  On the other hand, when the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the fluctuation effect or the special game (big hit game), unlike the customer waiting state and the customer waiting effect, the light amount notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the current light amount value, Alternatively, a light amount notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the adjusted light amount value is not output. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect in the fluctuation effect and the special game (big hit game) from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest of the game while securing the convenience of the light amount adjustment. .

  Further, when an operation exceeding the light amount adjustment limit value is performed, the light amount notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the current light amount value is not output. By doing so, it is easy to recognize that the light amount cannot be increased any more (or the light amount cannot be reduced any more), and the convenience of light amount adjustment can be improved.

  In addition, the light amounts of the panel lighting device 34a and the frame lighting device 34b can be adjusted, and the backlight of the image display device 31, the special symbol displays 20, 21, the ordinary symbol display 22, the special symbol holding display 23, , 24, and the light amount of the ordinary symbol hold display 25 cannot be adjusted. As described above, the display device that performs the display (symbol, the number of holdings, and the like) related to the determination as to whether or not a big hit is made important by ensuring that the light amount cannot be adjusted while ensuring the convenience of the light amount adjustment. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the display from being hindered.

(Example of volume and light intensity adjustment in a waiting state for customers)
With reference to FIG. 43, a description will be given of an effect example of volume / light amount adjustment in the customer waiting state.

First, a description will be given of an example of the effect of sound volume adjustment in the customer waiting state.
As shown in FIG. 43 (a), the effective period for volume adjustment, light amount adjustment and menu display is the up, down, left and right buttons of the cross button 36, and the effect button 35, and the image display device 31 has , The effect symbol 38 “234” is stopped and displayed, and the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG are displayed.

  Thereafter, when the right button (or the left button) of the cross button 36 is operated, the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are invalidated, and the process shifts to a period in which the volume can be adjusted (during volume adjustment). At this time, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the image OG being adjusted according to the current volume value “2” is displayed on the image display device 31, and the current volume is output from the audio output device 32. A volume notification sound “レ” corresponding to the value “2” is output at a volume dependent (corresponding) to the current volume value “2”.

  When the right button of the cross button 36 is operated in this state, the volume value is incremented by 1 to “3”. At this time, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the already displayed volume adjusting image OG is updated to the volume adjusting image OG corresponding to the volume value “3” after the addition, and the audio output device 32 The volume notification sound “mi” corresponding to the volume value “3” is output at a volume dependent (corresponding) to the volume value “3”.

  As described above, by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 when the image OG during volume adjustment is not displayed in the customer waiting state, the image OG during volume adjustment is displayed without changing the volume value. Since the volume value is changed by operating the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 at this time, the volume can be adjusted after checking the current volume value, and the convenience of the volume adjustment can be improved.

  When the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated in the customer waiting state, the image display device 31 displays a volume adjusting image OG corresponding to the current volume value, and the audio output device 32 displays the current volume. Since the volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the value is output, the current volume can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved.

  Further, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated while the image OG during volume adjustment is displayed in the customer waiting state, that is, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated for the second time in the customer waiting state, image display is performed. The device 31 displays the image OG during the volume adjustment according to the adjusted volume value, and outputs the volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the adjusted volume value from the audio output device 32. The volume after the adjustment can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of the volume adjustment can be improved.

Next, a description will be given of an effect example of the light amount adjustment in the customer waiting state.
As shown in FIG. 43 (a), the effective period for volume adjustment, light amount adjustment and menu display is the up, down, left and right buttons of the cross button 36, and the effect button 35, and the image display device 31 has , The effect symbol 38 “234” is stopped and displayed, and the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG are displayed.

  Thereafter, when the upper button (or the lower button) of the cross button 36 is operated, the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are invalidated, and the process shifts to a period in which the light amount can be adjusted (light amount is being adjusted). At this time, as shown in FIG. 43D, the image display device 31 displays the light amount adjustment image KG corresponding to the current light amount value “3”, and the audio output device 32 outputs the current light amount. The light amount notification sound “mi” corresponding to the value “3” is output at a volume dependent (corresponding) to the current volume value “2”.

  When the right button of the cross button 36 is operated in this state, the light volume value is incremented by 1 to “4”. At this time, as shown in FIG. 43 (e), the light quantity adjusting image KG already displayed is updated to the light quantity adjusting image KG corresponding to the light quantity value “4” after the addition, and the audio output device 32 The light amount notification sound “FA” corresponding to the light amount value “4” is output at a sound volume dependent (corresponding) to the current sound volume value “2”.

  As described above, the up / down button operation of the cross button 36 when the image KG during light amount adjustment is not displayed in the customer waiting state displays the image KG during light amount adjustment without changing the light amount value. Since the light amount value is changed by operating the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 at this time, the light amount can be adjusted after confirming the current light amount value, and the convenience of the light amount adjustment can be improved.

  When the user operates the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 in the waiting state, the image display device 31 displays the light amount adjusting image KG corresponding to the current light amount value, and the audio output device 32 displays the current light amount. Since the light amount notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the value is output, the current light amount can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of light amount adjustment can be improved.

  Further, when the up / down button of the cross button 36 is operated in a state where the light amount adjusting image KG is displayed in the customer waiting state, that is, when the second operation of the up / down button of the cross button 36 in the customer waiting state is performed, the image display is performed. Since the image KG during light amount adjustment corresponding to the light amount value after adjustment is displayed on the device 31, and the light amount notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the light amount value after adjustment is output from the audio output device 32. The light amount after the adjustment can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of the light amount adjustment can be improved.

  In addition, since the adjustment range (0 to 5) is common to the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment, the display relating to the adjustment of the volume and the light amount can be easily understood, and the convenience of the volume and the light amount adjustment can be improved. Become.

  When the volume value and the light amount value are set to “0”, the level display of the image OG during the volume adjustment and the image KG during the light amount adjustment are all displayed in black.

(Example of volume adjustment during a customer waiting effect)
With reference to FIG. 44, a description will be given of an effect example of volume adjustment during a customer waiting effect. The basic flow is the same when the light amount adjustment is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 44 (a), the effective period for volume adjustment, light amount adjustment and menu display is the effective period of the up / down / left / right buttons of the cross button 36 and the effect button 35. In addition, a customer waiting effect is displayed, a volume adjustment guide image OAG, a light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and a menu guide image MAG are displayed, and the sound output device 32 outputs BGM according to the customer waiting effect.

Thereafter, when the right button (or the left button) of the cross button 36 is operated, the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 are invalidated, and the process shifts to a period in which the volume can be adjusted (during volume adjustment). At this time, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the image OG being adjusted according to the current volume value “1” is displayed on the image display device 31, and the current volume is output from the audio output device 32. The volume notification sound “do” corresponding to the value “1” is output at a volume dependent (corresponding) to the current volume value “1”.
At this time, the customer display effect is continuously displayed on the image display device 31, and the BGM corresponding to the customer wait effect is continuously output from the audio output device 32.

When the right button of the cross button 36 is operated in this state, the volume value is incremented by 1 to “2”. At this time, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the already-displayed volume-adjusting image OG that is already displayed is updated to the volume-adjusting image OG corresponding to the volume value “2” after the addition, and the audio output device 32 A volume notification sound “レ” corresponding to the volume value “2” is output at a volume dependent (corresponding) to the volume value “2”.
At this time, the sound output device 32 outputs the BGM corresponding to the customer waiting effect at a sound volume dependent on (corresponding to) the sound volume value “2”.

  On the other hand, when the production button 35 is operated while the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, the customer waiting effect ends, the menu image MG is displayed on the image display device 31, and the operation sound corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35 is output from the audio output device 32 to the current volume value “1”. Is output at a volume dependent (corresponding to).

  As described above, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated during the customer waiting effect, the image OG during the volume adjustment corresponding to the current volume value is displayed on the image display device 31, and the sound output device 32 Outputs a volume notification sound that depends on (corresponds to) the current volume value, so that the current volume can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of volume adjustment can be improved. It becomes.

  In addition, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated in a state where the image OG during the volume adjustment during the customer waiting effect is displayed, that is, when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated for the second time in the customer waiting state, the image is displayed. The display device 31 displays the image OG during the volume adjustment corresponding to the adjusted volume value, and outputs the volume notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the adjusted volume value from the audio output device 32. The volume after the adjustment can be visually and audibly confirmed, and the convenience of the volume adjustment can be improved.

  Since the basic flow of light quantity adjustment is the same, the description is omitted, but the same effect is also obtained.

  Further, if the user operates the effect button 35 during the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect ends, and the menu image MG is displayed on the image display device 31, so that the menu image MG can be prevented from being difficult to see. it can. Further, since the execution of the customer waiting effect and the display of the menu image MG are not performed at the same time, the processing load can be reduced.

(Example of volume adjustment during operation)
With reference to FIG. 45, an example of the effect of volume adjustment during the operation effect will be described. The basic flow is the same when the light amount adjustment is performed.

  FIG. 45A shows a scene in which SPSP reach is being executed. At this time, on the image display device 31, an effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character are opposed to each other is displayed, and the BGM corresponding to the SPSP reach depends on the current volume value “3” from the audio output device 32 (corresponding). Output at the specified volume.

  Then, when the final phase (end stage) of the SPSP reach is reached, a hit-decision effect (continuous hit) is started. At this time, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), an operation prompting image BG prompting operation of the effect button 35 is displayed on the image display device 31, and BGM corresponding to the SPSP reach is displayed from the audio output device 32. It is output continuously.

  Then, when the effect button 35 is repeatedly hit (or long-pressed), as shown in FIG. 45 (c), an image in which the ally character is attacking the enemy character is displayed on the image display device 31, and the sound is displayed. From the output device 32, an operation sound (continuous tapping sound) corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35 is output at a volume dependent (corresponding) to the current volume value "3".

  If the right button (or the left button) of the cross button 36 is operated while the staging button 35 is continuously operated (or long-pressed), the up and down buttons of the cross button 36 become invalid, and the volume adjustment is performed. Move to a possible period (during volume adjustment). At this time, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), on the image display device 31, an image OG during volume adjustment corresponding to the current volume value "3" is displayed.

  Note that, when the cross button 36 is operated in the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect, the sound output device 32 outputs a volume notification sound corresponding to the current volume value at a volume dependent (corresponding) to the current volume value. However, when the cross button 36 is operated during the fluctuation effect, the sound output device 32 does not output the volume notification sound.

  The image OG during volume adjustment displayed during the fluctuation effect is displayed in a smaller size than the image OG during volume adjustment displayed in the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect. The image KG during light amount adjustment is similarly displayed in a small size during the fluctuation effect.

  When the right button of the cross button 36 is operated in this state, the volume value is incremented by 1 to “4”. At this time, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the already displayed volume adjusting image OG is updated to the volume adjusting image OG corresponding to the volume value “4” after the addition, and the audio output device 32 The volume notification sound is not output, and the BGM corresponding to the SPSP reach and the operation sound (continuous tapping sound) corresponding to the operation of the effect button 35 are output at a volume dependent (corresponding) to the current volume value “4”. .

  As described above, even when the effect button 35 is operated during the fluctuation effect (even during the operation effective period of the effect button 35), the volume can be adjusted, so that the convenience of the volume adjustment is achieved. It is possible to improve the performance.

  When the effect button 35 is operated during the fluctuation effect, the operation sound is output from the audio output device 32, and even when the left and right buttons of the cross button 36 are operated, the notification depending on (corresponding to) the current volume value. The sound or the notification sound depending on (corresponding to) the adjusted volume value is not output. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect in the variable effect from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing while securing the convenience of the volume adjustment.

  Since the basic flow of light quantity adjustment is the same, the description is omitted, but the same effect is also obtained.

(Changes in control and audibility during volume adjustment)
With reference to FIG. 46, a change in control and a change in audibility at the time of volume adjustment will be described.

  FIG. 46A is a conceptual diagram showing a transition of a sound volume value under control at the time of sound volume adjustment. The horizontal axis in FIG. 46A is the volume adjustment value (switch position of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment value by operating the cross button 36), and the vertical axis is the volume value (%) for control.

  Specifically, if the volume adjustment value is set to “0”, the control volume value is “0%”, and if the volume adjustment value is set to “1”, the control volume value is “0”. 20% ", and if the volume adjustment value is set to" 2 ", the control volume value will be" 40% ", and if the volume adjustment value is set to" 3 ", the control volume value will be" 40% ". 60% ", and if the volume adjustment value is set to" 4 ", the control volume value will be" 80% ", and if the volume adjustment value is set to" 5 ", the control volume value will be" 80% ". 100% ".

  FIG. 46B is a conceptual diagram showing a change in the sound volume value on the audibility at the time of sound volume adjustment. The horizontal axis in FIG. 46B is the volume adjustment value (switch position of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment value by operating the cross button 36), and the vertical axis is the volume value (%) on the audibility.

  Specifically, if the volume adjustment value is set to “0”, the perceived volume value is “0%”, and if the volume adjustment value is set to “1”, the perceived volume value is “0%”. If the volume adjustment value is set to “2” and the volume adjustment value is set to “2”, the perceived volume value will be “20%”, and if the volume adjustment value is set to “3”, the perceived volume value will be “20%”. If the volume adjustment value is set to “4”, the perceived volume value will be “70%”, and if the volume adjustment value is set to “5”, the perceived volume value will be “40%”. 100% ".

  That is, on the control side, the volume value (%) is controlled so as to increase and decrease at regular intervals in accordance with the volume adjustment value (see FIG. 46 (a)), but on the audibility, the predetermined volume adjustment value (in the present embodiment, When the sound volume adjustment value (“2” in this embodiment) is larger than “1”, the sound is heard as if the sound volume value (%) is suddenly increased. By doing so, the game clerk can adjust the volume value to “1”, so that the operation can be confirmed at a low volume when performing an operation check or the like outside business hours, and the player can adjust the volume value to “2”. Since it is possible to play the game at a desired volume from a plurality of volume values of "5" to "5", it is possible to improve the convenience of volume adjustment.

  The sound volume value (%) is not limited to a sudden increase in the sound volume value (%) when the sound volume adjustment value is changed from “1” to “2” as compared to when the sound volume adjustment value is changed from “0” to “1”. What is necessary is just to make it sound as if the volume value (%) suddenly increased at a predetermined volume value (%). For example, when the volume adjustment value is changed from “2” to “3”, the volume value (%) can be heard as if the volume value (%) has risen sharply, and the volume value (%) increases at regular intervals in the subsequent volume adjustment values. Alternatively, when the volume adjustment value is changed from “4” to “5” (when the volume adjustment value is set to the maximum value), the sound may be heard as if the volume value (%) suddenly increased. By doing so, it is possible to correspond to the desired volume of various players, such as a player who wants to play a game at a high volume or a player who wants to play a game at a low volume, with a small adjustment range. The convenience of adjustment can be improved.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the image OG during volume adjustment and the image KG during light volume adjustment (see FIG. 43 and the like) in the customer waiting state and the customer waiting effect, and the image OG during volume adjustment during the variable effect and The effect mode is different between the light amount adjusting image KG (see FIG. 45 and the like). More specifically, the size of the image OG during volume adjustment and the image KG during light amount adjustment during the fluctuation effect is smaller than the image OG during volume adjustment and the image KG during light amount adjustment in the customer waiting state or the customer waiting effect. It has become. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect in the variable effect from being hindered, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from lowering while securing the convenience of volume adjustment.

  In the present embodiment, there is an effect that requires the user to operate the effect button 35 a plurality of times in the variable effect. Therefore, when the effect button 35 is pressed and held, the operation (continuous hit operation) is performed multiple times. Although the same result (effect) as described above can be given (although it was obtained), the number of operations (operation amount) of the cross button 36 is limited (the adjustment range of the volume / light amount is “0”). To “5”), it is impossible to obtain the same result (effect) as obtained by operating the cross button 36 a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation) even if the long press operation is performed (obtained). Not like that). By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the effect button 35 and the volume / light amount adjustment. In addition, it is possible to prevent the effect of requesting to operate the effect button 35 a plurality of times from becoming troublesome, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Also, if a long press operation is performed on the cross button 36, the same result (effect) as that obtained by performing the operation (continuous hit operation) a plurality of times can be provided (when it is obtained). There is a possibility that an inconvenience such as a large sound volume (large light amount) may occur unintentionally by the player. Therefore, even if a long press operation is performed on the cross button 36, a plurality of operations (continuous hit operation) are performed. The reason that the same result (effect) as that described above cannot be provided (not obtained) also has an effect of preventing such inconvenience.

(Modification of display example of volume adjustment display)
A first modification of the display example of the volume adjustment display will be described with reference to FIG. The same applies to the light amount adjustment display.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, in the image OG during volume adjustment, a number of level displays according to the adjustment range (0 to 5) are displayed, and the color of the level display according to the volume value is changed. Although the display is changed (painted black), the display mode of the image OG during volume adjustment is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 47A, the level may be displayed such that the level display becomes larger as the volume value becomes larger. In this way, the change in volume can be easily understood visually, and the convenience can be improved.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 47B, only the level display up to the volume value may be displayed. Specifically, if the volume adjustment value is “3”, three levels may be displayed. By doing so, the current volume value can be easily understood visually, and the convenience can be improved.

  In addition, in the image OG during the volume adjustment according to the present embodiment, the level display is displayed in a horizontal arrangement, but may be displayed in a vertical arrangement as shown in FIG.

  Even when the level display is displayed so as to be increased vertically, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), the level display becomes larger as the volume value increases. Is also good. In this way, the change in volume can be easily understood visually, and the convenience can be improved.

  Although not shown, the color of the level display of the image OG during the volume adjustment may be different according to the volume value.

(Modification of adjustment mode selection table)
A modification of the adjustment mode selection table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a modification of the adjustment mode selection table.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the adjustment mode selection table, the switch position (0 to F) of the changeover switch 37, the adjustment mode (modes 1 to 16), the reference information (volume adjustment availability, volume value adjustment range, volume The initial value, light amount adjustment availability, light amount adjustment range, light amount initial value) and the setting of the power saving mode are associated with each other.

  For example, when the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is “1”, “mode 2” is set as the adjustment mode, “possible (variable)” is set as the volume adjustment availability, and “0 to 0” is set as the volume value adjustment range. "5" is set, "1" is set as a sound volume initial value, "possible (variable)" is set as light amount adjustment availability, "0 to 3" is set as a light amount adjustment range, and "light amount initial value" is set. "1" is set, and "OFF" is set as the power saving mode.

  The difference between the above-described adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 39B and the modification of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 48 is that the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. Although the maximum value (5) of the adjustment range and the maximum value (5) of the adjustment range of the light amount value are the same value, in the modified example of the adjustment mode selection table shown in FIG. 48, the maximum value of the adjustment range of the volume value ( 5) is different from the maximum value (3) of the adjustment range of the light amount value.

  When the maximum value (5) of the adjustment range of the sound volume value is different from the maximum value (3) of the adjustment range of the light amount value as in the modification of the adjustment mode selection table of FIG. The displayed image OG during volume adjustment and the image KG during light amount adjustment to be displayed are also displayed according to the adjustment range of the volume value and the adjustment range of the light amount value.

  Specifically, since the maximum value of the adjustment range of the volume value is “5”, five gauges are displayed in the image OG during the volume adjustment as shown in FIG. Since the maximum value is “3”, as shown in FIG. 49B, three gauges are displayed in the light amount adjusting image KG.

  As described above, since the adjustment range (0 to 5, 0 to 3) is different between the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment, only the image OG during the volume adjustment or the image KG during the light amount adjustment is checked. Is being adjusted, and the convenience of volume and light amount adjustment can be improved.

(Modified example of the effect example of volume / light amount adjustment)
In the present embodiment, the volume and light amount cannot be adjusted via the menu. However, the volume and light amount may be adjusted via the menu.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), in the customer waiting effect, when the volume adjustment guide image OAG, the light amount adjustment guide image KAG, and the menu guide image MAG are displayed, the effect button 35 is pressed. When the operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 50B, the customer waiting effect ends, the menu image MG is displayed on the image display device 31, and the operation button 35 is operated from the audio output device 32. The corresponding operation sound is output at a volume that depends (corresponds) to the current volume value “1”.

  Thereafter, when the "volume / light amount adjustment" item is selected by operating the up / down buttons of the cross button 36 and the effect button 35, an image OKG during volume / light amount adjustment is displayed as shown in FIG. .

  By operating the up / down / left / right buttons of the cross button 36 in this state, the volume and the light amount may be adjusted.

  In the present embodiment and the modified example, the image OG during volume adjustment and the image KG during light amount adjustment in the customer waiting state and the customer waiting effect, the image OG during volume adjustment during the fluctuation effect, and the image during light amount adjustment Although the image size is different between the KG and the KG, it is only necessary that the presentation mode (display mode) is different, not the size. For example, an opaque image in a customer waiting state or a customer waiting effect , May be displayed as a translucent image during the fluctuation effect, or may be displayed at a different position, or in a customer waiting state or a customer waiting effect as in the present embodiment. And the image (volume adjusting image OG, light amount adjusting image KG) is displayed, and during the fluctuation effect, the image (volume adjusting image OG, light amount adjusting image KG) is not displayed. Output of the notification sound May be performed, the design may be different.

Further, the operation button 35 is configured to output an operation sound when operated, regardless of whether the effect button 35 is in the customer waiting state or during the validity period of the effect button 35 during the variable effect. However, the operation sound is not output. There may be cases.
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the validity period of the effect button 35 is set during the customer waiting state. In addition, the validity period of the effect button 35 may be set in a part during the waiting state of the customer.

  In addition, the notification sound accompanying the operation of the cross button 36 is not output during the fluctuation effect or during the special game (big hit game), but may be output during the fluctuation effect and during the special game (big hit game). Alternatively, the information may not be output during the fluctuation effect, and may be output for a special game.

  Further, the same result (effect) as that obtained by operating the cross button 36 a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation) cannot be applied to the cross button 36 even though the long press operation is performed. ), When the long press operation is performed on the cross button 36, the same result (effect) as that obtained by performing the operation (continuous hit operation) a plurality of times may be provided (to be obtained).

  In addition, the volume and light amount are adjusted by operating the cross button 36 which is also used for menu selection and the like. However, only the operation means for adjusting the volume and the operation means for adjusting the light amount are used. Operation means may be provided. By doing so, the operability at the time of volume / light quantity adjustment is improved, and the convenience of volume and light quantity adjustment can be improved.

In addition, when the notification sound of the security abnormality with the priority of “medium” or higher is being output, the volume / light amount adjustment is not possible. However, the adjustment may be performed, or only one of the volume / light amount adjustment may be performed. It may be possible. As described above, if only one of the two is adjustable, the volume can be adjusted. If the volume is set to the minimum value, error notification may not be noticed. Is good.
When the priority is “high”, the volume / light amount adjustment is not possible. When the priority is “medium”, the volume adjustment is not possible, while the light amount adjustment is possible. In the case of "low", whether or not the adjustment can be made may be determined depending on the type of error notification so that the volume and light quantity can be adjusted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the error notification from being obstructed while ensuring the convenience of volume / light amount adjustment.

  In some cases, the panel illumination device 34a and the frame illumination device 34b emit light in response to the error notification. However, the panel illumination device 34a and the frame illumination device 34b emit light in response to the error notification. Either one of them may be used. In this case, the lighting device that does not respond to the error notification may be capable of adjusting the light amount even during the error notification. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the error notification from being obstructed while ensuring the convenience of the light amount adjustment.

  In addition, the notification sound of the security anomaly having a priority of “medium” or higher is a fixed volume (MAX) without depending on the sound volume value. , May depend on the volume value. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the alarm sound of a fire alarm or the like in a game arcade from being difficult to hear due to the alarm sound of the security abnormality.

  In addition, although the sound volume value adjustment range and the light amount value adjustment range cannot be changed, they may be changeable. For example, if the switch position of the changeover switch 37 is “1”, the adjustment range (upper limit value) of the volume adjustment range or the light amount adjustment range is “0” to “5”, and if the switch position is “2”. The adjustment range (upper limit value) of the volume adjustment range or the light amount adjustment range may be set to “0” to “3”. By doing so, the adjustment range (upper limit value) can be set by the will of the gaming shop, and the volume and light amount of the gaming machine 1 can be controlled to some extent. The lower limit may be adjustable.

  In addition, although the volume adjustment (light quantity adjustment) was possible even during the fluctuation production, the volume adjustment (light quantity adjustment) was temporarily disabled at the start of the fluctuation production or at the end of the fluctuation production. Is also good. In that case, the image OG during volume adjustment (image KG during light amount adjustment) may be deleted, or only the volume adjustment (light amount adjustment) may not be performed while the image is being displayed.

  In addition, even during the execution of the fluctuation effect, the volume adjustment (light amount adjustment image KG) is not displayed, but the volume adjustment (light amount adjustment image KG) is not displayed. ) May be made possible.

  When the volume adjustment value is set to “0”, the volume value is set to “0%”. However, the volume value is not limited to “0%”, and the volume adjustment value is set to “0”. Even in this case, the volume value may be set to “1%” or more. That is, even when the volume adjustment value is set to “0”, sound may be output instead of muting.

<Other inventions and the like described in the above embodiment>
Hereinafter, other inventions and the like described in the present embodiment will be described.

  In a conventional gaming machine, an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation means is valid is started on condition that the user is waiting for a customer, and by operating the operation means in this operation effective period, the player can easily control the volume. Can be adjusted (see, for example, JP-A-2006-182364). In recent years, while waiting for customers, not only the volume can be adjusted, but also the amount of light can be adjusted, thereby improving convenience. However, in the gaming machines described in the above-mentioned patent documents, there is still room for improvement in improving convenience.

  As a first configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) for determining whether to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. And sound output means (sound output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and image display means (image display device 31) for displaying the effect image. And an operation means (cross button 36) operable by a player. The effect control means includes: an effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect in accordance with the determination result of the determination means; A sound of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means based on a customer waiting state in which a variable effect is not executed (a customer waiting state, a customer waiting effect) and an operation of the operating means during the execution of the variable effect The value can be set to any of a plurality of volume values, and in response to the setting of any one of the plurality of volume values, a notification effect (volume) indicating the set volume value Display of the image OG during the adjustment, output of the volume notification sound), and the case where the volume value is set in the customer waiting state and the case where the volume value is set during the execution of the fluctuation effect, The effect of the notification effect is different. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As a second configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) that determines whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. An effecting means including light emitting means (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b) capable of emitting light in accordance with the effect, and image display means (image display device 31) for displaying an effect image; An effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means using the effect means, and an operation means (cross button 36) operable by a player; The control means emits light from the light emitting means based on a customer waiting state in which the variable effect is not executed (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) and an operation of the operation means during execution of the variable effect. It is possible to set the light amount value of the light to any one of a plurality of light amount values, and in response to setting of any one of the plurality of light amount values, a notification indicating the set light amount value. An effect (display of image KG during light amount adjustment, output of light amount notification sound) is performed, and the light amount value is set in the customer waiting state, and the light amount value is set during execution of the variable effect. Thus, the effect of the notification effect is different. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As a third configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. And sound output means (sound output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and image display means (image display device 31) for displaying the effect image. And an operation means (cross button 36) operable by a player. The effect control means includes: an effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect in accordance with the determination result of the determination means; A sound of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means based on a customer waiting state in which a variable effect is not executed (a customer waiting state, a customer waiting effect) and an operation of the operating means during the execution of the variable effect It is possible to set the value to any of a plurality of volume values, and in the customer waiting state, after reaching the upper limit of the plurality of volume values, performing the operation in the upper limit direction, the sound output The confirmation means (volume notification sound) notifying that the volume value has been set is not output from the means, but the sound output is performed when the operation means for setting any one of the plurality of volume values is operated. The confirmation sound is output from the means. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As a fourth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. And sound output means (sound output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, light emitting means (board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b) capable of emitting light according to the effect, An effect display means including an image display means (image display device 31) for displaying an effect image; and an effect control means (sub-CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means using the effect means. And operation means (cross button 36) that can be operated by the player, wherein the effect control means includes a customer waiting state (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) in which the variable effect is not executed and the variable effect. Fruit It is possible to set the light quantity value of the light emitted from the light emitting means to any one of a plurality of light quantity values based on the operation of the operation means in the inside, and in the customer waiting state, the plurality of light quantity values After reaching the upper limit value, the sound output means does not output a confirmation sound (light amount notification sound) to notify that the light amount value has been set, even if the operation in the upper limit direction is performed. When the operation means is operated to set any light amount value, the confirmation sound is output from the sound output means. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As a fifth configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) for determining whether to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. And sound output means (sound output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and image display means (image display device 31) for displaying the effect image. Effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means, and operation means operable by a player, wherein the operation means comprises a first operation means (cross button 36) and second operation means (production button 35), wherein the production control means is a customer waiting state in which the variable production is not executed (customer waiting state, customer waiting production) and the execution of the variable production. In Based on the operation of the first operation means, it is possible to set the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means to any one of a plurality of volume values, and during the customer waiting state, When the first operation means is operated, the first operation sound (volume notification sound, light amount notification sound) can be output from the sound output means, while the first operation means is operated during the execution of the fluctuation effect. Also disables the output of the first operation sound from the sound output means, and outputs the second operation sound (operation sound) when the second operation means is operated during the customer waiting state and the execution of the fluctuation effect. Output is possible from the output means. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As a sixth configuration for solving the above problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) for determining whether to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. And sound output means (sound output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, light emitting means (board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b) capable of emitting light according to the effect, An effect display means including an image display means (image display device 31) for displaying an effect image; and an effect control means (sub-CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means using the effect means. And operation means operable by a player, wherein the operation means includes a first operation means (cross button 36) and a second operation means (effect button 35), and the effect control means , The fluctuation effect is The light amount value of the light emitted from the light emitting unit is changed to a plurality of light amounts based on the operation of the first operation unit during the customer waiting state (customer waiting state, customer waiting effect) that is not performed and the variable effect. The first operation sound (volume information sound, light amount information sound) can be output from the sound output means when the first operation means is operated during the customer waiting state. On the other hand, even if the first operation means is operated during the execution of the fluctuation effect, the first operation sound cannot be output from the sound output unit, and the customer wait state and the execution of the fluctuation effect When the second operation means is operated, a second operation sound (operation sound) can be output from the sound output means. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As a seventh configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) for determining whether to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. An image display means (image display device 31) for displaying an effect image by causing the first light emitting means (backlight) to emit light, and a light emitting effect by causing the second light emitting means (lamp (LED or the like)) to emit light. Effecting means including decorative light emitting means for performing (board lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b), effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing an effect using the effecting means, and operation by a player An operation means (cross button 36), wherein the effect control means emits light from the first light emitting means when the light amount value is set to one of a plurality of light amount values based on the operation of the operation means. To The amount of light while not changing the amount of light in accordance with the set light quantity value, the amount of light emitted from the second light emitting means are configured to change the amount of light corresponding to the set light value. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As an eighth configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) for determining whether to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. And sound output means (sound output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, light emitting means (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b) for emitting light in accordance with the effect, and displaying the effect image Effecting means including an image displaying means (image display device 31), effect controlling means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing an effect using the effecting means, and operating means (cross button 36) operable by a player. The effect control means sets the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means to one of a plurality of volume values based on an operation of the operation means, And the light emission It is possible to set the light amount value of the light emitted from the step to any of a plurality of light amount values, and when the operation means for setting the volume value is operated, the image display means A volume value level display (volume adjusting image OG) indicating the volume value is displayed, and when the operation means for setting the light amount value is operated, the light amount level display indicating the light amount value is displayed on the image display means. (The image KG during light quantity adjustment) is displayed, and the maximum number of steps of the volume value level display and the maximum number of steps of the light quantity level display are the same. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As a ninth configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) for determining whether to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. And sound output means (sound output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, light emitting means (panel lighting device 34a, frame lighting device 34b) for emitting light in accordance with the effect, and displaying the effect image Effecting means including an image displaying means (image display device 31), effect controlling means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing an effect using the effecting means, and operating means (cross button 36) operable by a player. The effect control means sets the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output means to one of a plurality of volume values based on an operation of the operation means, And the light emission It is possible to set the light amount value of the light emitted from the step to any of a plurality of light amount values, and when the operation means for setting the volume value is operated, the image display means A volume value level display (volume adjusting image OG) indicating the volume value is displayed, and when the operation means for setting the light amount value is operated, the light amount level display indicating the light amount value is displayed on the image display means. (The image KG during light quantity adjustment) is displayed, and the maximum number of steps of the volume level display is different from the maximum number of steps of the light level display. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  As a tenth configuration for solving the above-described problem, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination unit (main CPU 110a) that determines whether to execute a special game (big hit game) advantageous to a player. And sound output means (sound output device 32) capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and image display means (image display device 31) for displaying the effect image. Effect control means (sub CPU 120a) capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means, and operation means operable by a player, wherein the operation means comprises a first operation means (cross button 36) and a second operation means (effect button 35), wherein the effect control means is such that the first operation means is operated in a first operation mode (continuous tapping operation) during execution of the variable effect. Then the sound output means It is possible to set the volume value of the predetermined sound to be output to any one of a plurality of volume values, and to perform the second operation during a predetermined operation valid period of the second operation means during execution of the fluctuation effect. When the means is operated in the first operation mode, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (continuous effect (operation sound or display)), and the first operation means is different from the first operation mode. When operated in the second operation mode (long-press operation), it is impossible to provide the same result as in the case of operation in the first operation mode, while the second operation unit operates in the second operation mode. When the operation is performed in the first operation mode, the same result as when the operation is performed in the first operation mode can be provided. By doing so, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player and the game clerk.

  The “upper limit of the volume value (light amount)” is an upper limit value in a direction in which the volume (light amount) increases, that is, the maximum value of the volume (light amount) and the volume (light amount) in the present embodiment are smaller. The lower limit value in the direction, that is, the minimum value of the volume (light amount) in the present embodiment.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts to the high-probability game state for a predetermined number of times after the end of all the jackpot games. However, the first big winning port 16 opened in a specific round game of the jackpot game is set. Alternatively, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the second special winning opening 17, a gaming machine may be configured to shift to a high-probability game state for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game.

  In addition, the game is shifted to the high-probability game state after the end of all jackpot games, and the high-probability game state is normally terminated by ending the high-probability game state when the winning is performed in the drop lottery executed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation display in the high-probability game state A gaming machine that returns to the gaming state may be used.

  In addition, when the type of the jackpot special symbol is the normal symbol, the game is shifted to the low probability game state after the end of the jackpot game, and when the type of the jackpot special symbol is the specific symbol, the next time after the end of the jackpot game, A gaming machine that shifts to a high-probability gaming state that continues to a jackpot game may be used.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are not performed simultaneously (in parallel), and the variable display of the second special symbol is performed with priority. It is assumed that the gaming machine is configured to simultaneously (in parallel) perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, or the variable display of the first special symbol has priority. May be executed.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (a so-called slot machine). Further, the present invention can be used for a rock ball game machine and an arranged ball game machine.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 gaming machine 110 main control board 110m main control unit 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120 effect control board 120m effect control unit 120a sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM
151 general control unit 151a general CPU
151b General ROM
151c General RAM
152 image control unit 154 audio control unit 31 image display device 32 audio output device 35 effect button 35a effect button detection switch 36 cross button 36b cross button detection switch

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether to execute a special game advantageous to the player,
Sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound, and image display means for displaying an effect image;
Effect control means capable of executing a variable effect according to the determination result of the determination means using the effect means,
Operating means operable by a player,
The operating means includes:
Including a first operating means and a second operating means,
The effect control means,
On the basis of the customer waiting state in which the fluctuation effect is not executed and the operation of the first operation unit during the execution of the fluctuation effect, the volume value of the predetermined sound output from the sound output unit is changed to a plurality of volume values. Can be set to any of
When the first operation means is operated during the customer waiting state, the first operation sound can be output from the sound output means, while the first operation means is operated during the execution of the fluctuation effect. Disabling the first operation sound from the sound output means;
The second operation sound can be output from the sound output means when the second operation means is operated during the execution of the fluctuation effect and the customer waiting state,
A gaming machine characterized by that: