JP2020115971A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing motivation for playing a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY 1 can be set to one of set values from "1" to "6" whose jackpot determination probabilities vary from one another and can change the set value set in a setting change mode when power is supplied. In the case that the set value is changed in the setting change mode, when jackpot occurs in a lottery of special symbols until the number of variable display of special symbols reaches 30 after control into a normal game state, special opening performance (setting change suggestion) suggesting that a set value is changed as opening performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

As an example of a gaming machine, a pachinko gaming machine is known that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different jackpot determination probabilities, as described in Patent Document 1 below, for example. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the player plays the game while inferring which set value is set.

JP, 2003-199931, A

By the way, in a gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values, most players are set to a setting value (for example, “1”) having the lowest jackpot determination probability among the plurality of setting values. I often think that I will play. In this case, the player's willingness to play is reduced, and there is room for improvement.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the willingness to play.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
A game control means capable of being set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different jackpot determination probabilities,
In a gaming machine provided with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The game control means,
It is possible to change the set value set in the setting change mode,
The effect control means,
When a preset value is changed when the preset value is changed in the preset change mode, it is possible to execute a preset change suggestion that suggests that the preset value has been changed. Is.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the game motivation.

It is a perspective view of the game machine according to the embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a structure of a gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a front view of a game board provided in the same gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electric configuration on the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is the block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the production control board side of the same game machine. It is a perspective view showing the back side of the game machine concerning this form. It is a perspective view showing the back side of a game machine according to a comparative example. It is an electric circuit diagram for demonstrating the electric power supplied among a power supply unit, a payout control board, and a game control board in a comparative example. It is a figure for explaining the time of in-circuit inspection of a comparative example. In this embodiment, it is an electric circuit diagram for explaining the power supplied between the power supply unit, the payout control board, and the game control board. It is a figure for explaining the time of in-circuit inspection of this form. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table showing various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "1", (B) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "2", and (C) is a jackpot determination table used when the set value is "3". It is a jackpot determination table used, (D) is a jackpot determination table used when the setting value is "4", (E) is a jackpot determination table used when the setting value is "5", and (F) is a setting It is a jackpot determination table used when the value is "6". (A) is a reach determination table, (B) is a normal symbol hit determination table, (C) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of Den Chu. (A) is a perspective view showing a game control board and a game control board case, and (B) is a front view showing a game control board and a game control board case. It is an exploded perspective view showing a game control board and a game control board case. 20A is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 20B, and FIG. 20B is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 20B. It is a front view showing a game control board and a game control board case. It is a front view which shows a 7 segment display device. 9 is a table showing types of operations that can be performed when the power is turned on. It is a figure for explaining a change of a production mode when a setting confirmation operation is performed through a RAM clear switch operation from a setting change mode transition operation. It is a figure showing an electric circuit around a game control microcomputer. (A) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in a rotation position, and (B) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the middle of an operation from the rotation position to the standby position. , (C) are diagrams showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is at the standby position. It is a rear view of an inner frame. (A) is a diagram showing a case where an error display is executed on the 7-segment display, and (B) is an operation suggestion image on the display screen, an error sound output from a speaker, and a frame lamp and a panel lamp. And FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating that a display mode switches for every specific time, after initial display is performed by a 7 segment display device. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the base before 1 time, the base before 2 times, and the base before 3 times are not memorized yet. It is a diagram showing nine types of effect symbols (from the first effect symbol to the ninth effect symbol). (A) is an effect symbol lottery table used when the setting value is "1", (B) is an effect symbol lottery table used when the setting value is "2", and (C) is a setting value "3" It is a production symbol lottery table used when, (D) is a production symbol lottery table used when the setting value is "4", (E) is a production symbol lottery table used when the setting value is "5", (F) is a production symbol lottery table used when the setting value is "6". It is the figure in order to explain the design setting suggestion production which is executed when production design is stopped and indicated in the loss aspect. It is a figure for explaining high setting suggestion production performed when it is SP reach loss. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of power-on processing. It is a flowchart of a setting change mode process. It is a flow chart of setting value confirmation mode processing. It is a flow chart of processing at the time of power failure recovery. It is a flowchart of an error mode process. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a base calculation process. It is a flow chart of base display processing. It is a flow chart of base display processing. It is a flow chart of power failure monitoring processing. It is a figure showing a background image when various production modes are set up. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a normal opening production, and (B) is a figure for demonstrating a special opening production. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flow chart of 1ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of mode status setting processing. It is a flowchart of a setting mode end setting process. It is a flow chart of variation production start processing. It is the flowchart of production design selection processing. It is a flow chart of variation effect pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a figure for explaining a special effect sound production in the 2nd form. It is a special effect sound effect determination table in the second mode. In a modification, it is a figure for demonstrating the change of the production mode at the time of performing a setting confirmation operation after RAM change switch operation from setting change mode transfer operation. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining that the display mode of the set value is changed by the setting confirmation operation in the modification. It is a figure for demonstrating that a setting value and a base are simultaneously displayed on a 7 segment display in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating that a 1st display means which displays a setting value and a 2nd display means which displays a base are provided in a modification. In a modification, it is an electric circuit diagram for explaining the electric power supplied between a power supply unit, a payout control board, and a game control board. FIG. 69 is a diagram for explaining an in-circuit inspection of the electric circuit shown in FIG. 68. In a modification, it is an electric circuit diagram for explaining the electric power supplied between a power supply unit, a payout control board, and a game control board. FIG. 71 is a diagram for explaining an in-circuit inspection of the electric circuit shown in FIG. 70. In a modification, (A) is a diagram showing an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the standby position, and (B) shows an electric circuit when the setting key cylinder is in the middle of an operation from the standby position to the rotating position. It is a figure which shows, (C) is a figure which shows an electric circuit when a setting key cylinder is in a rotation position.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 which is an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Also, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is set as a direction closer to the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is set as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. To do.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 2 constitutes an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and includes an outer frame 22, an inner frame 21, and a front door 23 (front frame). The outer frame 22 is a vertical rectangular frame body that forms the outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The inner frame 21 is a frame body that is arranged inside the outer frame 22 and has a vertically rectangular shape to which the game board 1 described later is mounted. The front door 23 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1. The front door 23 is a portion that directly faces the player, and has various decorations.

The gaming machine frame 2 includes a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 24, the front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, respectively, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. Has become. An opening 23a is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening 23a so that a player can visually recognize a game area 6 described later. Although the transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, it may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t only needs to be capable of visually recognizing the game area 6 from the front.

In the gaming machine frame 2, if the outer frame 22 is regarded as a “base frame part”, the inner frame 21 and the front door 23 can be regarded as a “front frame part”. Further, in the gaming machine frame 2, if the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 are regarded as corresponding to the “base frame part”, the front door 23 can be regarded as corresponding to the “front frame part”.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for firing a game ball with a firing strength according to a rotation angle, and a hit ball supply tray (for storing a game ball). An upper plate) 34 and a surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hit ball supply plate 34 are provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button (input unit) 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player at the time of effect executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a frame lamp 212 for decoration and a speaker (not shown in FIG. 1) for outputting sound.

A game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, in the game board 1, a game area 6 in which a game ball shot by operating the handle 72k flows down is formed surrounded by a rail member 62. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails that guide the game balls are provided in a protruding manner. The game board 1 has a plate-like member arranged on the front side and a back unit (a unit for mounting various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later) arranged on the rear side, which are integrated with each other. It is a thing.

Further, near the center of the game area 6, an image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means) which is a liquid crystal display device is provided. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols EZ (decorative symbols) synchronized with variable display of first special symbol and second special symbol described later. .. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as effect symbol change effect. The effect symbol variation effect may be referred to as “decorative symbol variation effect” or simply “variation effect”. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area.

Each of the effect symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on a later-described first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b by a combination of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as "777". If it is out of alignment, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a variation such as "637". This makes it easy for the player to understand the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery on the image display device 50, not on the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b. The position of the effect symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol EZ, for example, there is a mode of scrolling vertically.

The image display device 50 is a display screen for effect design variation effect using the effect design EZ as described above, a big hit effect performed in parallel with the big hit game, a demo effect for waiting for a customer (customer waiting effect), and the like. It is displayed on 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, effect images other than the effect symbol EZ such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying a hold icon HA (effect holding image) according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. Due to the display of the hold icon HA, the number of memories of the first special figure hold displayed by the first special figure hold display 83a described later and the second special figure displayed by the second special figure hold display 83b described later. It is possible to easily show the number of stored figures to the player.

A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11 described later is formed. A warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to let the game balls flow in from the entrance and to let the game balls flow from the exit to the stage 61s. Further, on the upper part of the center frame 61, a board movable body 55k that can move up and down is provided. The movable board 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to a performance position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first starting prize device 11D having a first starting port 11 (ball entrance) in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. The 1st starting opening 11 is also called a 1st entrance, a fixed entrance, a 1st starting winning opening, and a 1st starting area. Further, the first starting winning device 11D is also referred to as a first winning device, a fixed winning device, or a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (the big hit lottery, that is, the determination and the acquisition of the big hit random numbers, etc.).

In addition, below the first starting opening 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (normal electric prized so-called electric chu) 12D having a second starting opening 12 (ball entrance) is provided. The 2nd starting opening 12 is also called a 2nd entrance, a variable entrance, a 2nd starting winning opening, and a 2nd starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball winning means, a variable ball entering means, or a second starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second starting opening 12 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (the big hit lottery).

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening/closing member 12k (ball entrance opening/closing member) that opens and closes, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The power cable opening/closing member 12k is driven by a power cable solenoid 12s described later. When the electric Chu opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 12, and when it is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 12. Become. In other words, the second starting opening 12 is a starting opening in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. In addition, if the electric chute makes it easier to enter the second starting port when the electric chute opening/closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, 2 It does not have to make it impossible to enter the starting port.

Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 11 in the game area 6, a special winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a special winning opening 14 is provided. The special winning opening 14 is also called a special winning opening (special winning section). The big winning device 14D is also called an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The special winning device 14D is provided with an AT opening/closing member 14k (special winning opening opening/closing member) which takes an open state (first state) and a closed state (second state), and the large winning opening 14 is opened by the operation of the AT opening/closing member 14k. It opens and closes. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s described later. The special winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in an open state.

Further, on the right side of the center frame 61, a gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided. The gate 13 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is an execution trigger of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) that determines whether to open the electric Chu 12D. Furthermore, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided below the game area 6. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 6, there is provided an outlet 19 for discharging the game balls, which have been hit in the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings, to the outside of the game area 6.

In this way, in the game area 6 in which various winning holes and the like are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. The batting method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is referred to as left hitting. On the other hand, the batting method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing by left-handing is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing by right-handing. , Second flow path R2.

A first starting opening 11, a general winning opening 10, a power tube 12D, and an outlet 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim for winning at the first starting opening 11 and the general winning opening 10. Since the gate is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric tube 12D will not be opened when left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a big winning device 14D, a power tube 12D, and an outlet 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 and win the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the special winning opening 14. it can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a display device 8 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A public figure display 82 for variably displaying (Public figure) is included. The first special symbol is also called the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also called the second special symbol or special symbol 2. In addition, the ordinary design is also called a general design.

Further, the display device 8 holds the operation of the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b, which displays the number of memories of the operation of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold). A second special figure hold indicator 83b for displaying the number of (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold indicator 84 for displaying the number of operation hold (general figure hold) of the general figure indicator 82 are included. Has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). The first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure reservation indicator 83a and the second special figure reservation indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation indicator 83. The first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation may be collectively referred to as special figure reservation.

In the special symbol display device 81, a special symbol (identification symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and then is stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12). The result of the jackpot lottery) will be announced. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (stop symbol, a special symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a specific special symbol that has been determined in advance (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), in the open pattern according to the type of the specific symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of jackpot that was won) A jackpot game (an example of a special game) for opening the special winning opening 14 is performed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery by its lighting mode. is there. For example, if you win the jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○●●○○●●" (○: lit, ●: unlit) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. Further, in the case of a loss, a lost pattern in which only the LED on the far right is turned on is displayed, such as "●●●●●●●○". You may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LEDs as a loss design. The lost design is not a special special design. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is performed for a predetermined variation time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. That is the mode. It should be noted that the mode of variable display may be any mode in which all the LEDs flash at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a prize (ball) for a game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, the value of various random numbers such as a jackpot random number acquired for the winning (numerical information (Determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. In detail, if the winning in the first starting port 11 is stored as a first special figure reservation, it will be stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a described later, and if the winning in the second starting port 12 is the second special figure reservation. As a figure reservation, it is stored in a second special figure reservation storage unit 105b described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol. Even if a prize is won during or during the execution of a special game, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure reservation indicators 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure reservations is displayed by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of the normal symbols is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 13. In the public figure display device 82, the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is notified by displaying the ordinary symbol in a variable display (variable display) and then stopping the display. The ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed (ordinary symbol stopped symbol, ordinary symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. If the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stopping mode, that is, a regular hit symbol), the second starting opening 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the universal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays the ordinary symbol corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is displayed such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). If the result of the lottery is a loss, a normal loss symbol such as "●○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as the normally lost pattern. Note that the normal lost design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. It should be noted that the mode of variable display may be any mode in which all the LEDs flash at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (per random number) acquired for the passage is stored as a universal symbol reservation in the universal symbol reservation storage unit 106 described later. Once remembered. There is an upper limit to the number of universal figure reservations that can be stored in the universal figure reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The universal figure reservation stored in the universal figure reservation storage unit 106 is consumed when the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the general figure reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the universal figure hold means that the normal symbol random number (random number per hit) corresponding to the universal figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, while the variable display of the ordinary symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being won. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of such public figure reservations is displayed on the general figure reservation display 84. Specifically, the universal figure hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of universal figure reserves by turning on the LEDs for the number of public figure reserves.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls the game profit such as jackpot lottery and transition of the game state, and effects to be executed as the game progresses. The production control board 120 (sub-control board) that performs control related to, a payout control board 170 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section together with the payout control board 170, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control section together with an image control board 140 and a sub drive board 162 described later.

The sub control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control the game effect using the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the panel lamp 54, the panel movable body 55k, the frame lamp 212, etc.). Good.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 also includes a power supply unit 190. The power supply unit 190 (power supply unit) inputs power of AC24V from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and various voltages (DC5V, DC12V, DC18V, DC24V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 based on the power of AC24V. , DC37V) power (power source) is generated. The DC5V power is mainly used as a power source for various integrated circuits (ICs). The DC 12V power is mainly used as a power source for various sensors and solenoids. The DC 18V power is mainly used as a power source for various LEDs. Further, the power of DC24V and the power of DC37V are mainly used as a power source of a motor (driving means) for performance.

The power supply unit 190 (power supply unit) first supplies the generated power to the payout control board 170. Then, the generated power is supplied to the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 via the payout control board 170. Further, the generated power is supplied to other devices via the payout control board 170, the game control board 100, and the effect control board 120. In this embodiment, the power supply unit 190 is not provided with the backup power supply circuit. This point will be described in detail later.

A power switch 195 (power switching unit) is connected to the power unit 190. The power switch 195 is capable of switching to a power-on state (ON state) in which power can be supplied or a shut-off state (OFF state) in which power cannot be supplied based on a 24V AC power source supplied from the outside. In other words, the power switch 195 switches ON/OFF of the power source by an ON operation or an OFF operation. When the power switch 195 is turned ON, the power switch 195 is turned on, and when the power switch 195 is turned OFF. It will be cut off. When the power switch 195 is in the ON state, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the power-on state, and when the power switch 195 is in the OFF state, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the power-off state.

Further, the power supply unit 190 is provided with a RAM clear switch 191 (RAM clear operation means) that can be pressed. The RAM clear switch 191 is information related to a game stored in a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control microcomputer 101 described later (for example, information on a game state such as a high probability state, special figure hold or jackpot). It is for erasing information such as the result of the judgment. As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM clear switch 191 is on the power supply unit 190 disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (specifically, the power switch 195 in the power supply unit 190 when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is viewed from the back side). On the right side of). Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 can only be operated by an employee or the like in the game arcade who can open the gaming machine frame 2. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 191 is an operating means that is substantially inoperable by the player. The RAM clear switch 191 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101. A state in which the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed is called an ON state of the RAM clear switch 191, and a state in which the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed is called an OFF state of the RAM clear switch 191. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply unit 190, but the location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate, for example, it is provided on the game control board 100 or a dedicated board. Is also good.

As shown in FIG. 6, on the game control board 100, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 101 (main control means, game control means) has a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in the game ROM 103 and a game I/O (Input/Output) port unit 118 for inputting/outputting data and signals are included. In the game RAM 104 (storage means), in addition to the special figure reservation storage section 105 (the first special figure reservation storage section 105a and the second special figure reservation storage section 105b) and the general figure reservation storage section 106, the settings described later are made. A value information storage unit 107 and a base information storage unit 108 are provided. Further, on the game control board 100, as shown in FIG. 8, a 7-segment display 300 and a setting key cylinder 180 are provided. The 7-segment display 300 and the setting key cylinder 180 will be described in detail later.

As shown in FIG. 6, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, signals are input from the sensors to the game control board 100, and signals are output from the game control board 100 to the solenoids. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting opening sensor 11a, the second starting opening sensor 12a, the gate sensor 13a, the special winning opening sensor 14a, the general winning opening sensor 10a, and the discharge opening sensor 18a are connected.

The first starting port sensor 11a is provided in the first starting port 11 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The special winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won the big winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10.

The outlet sensor 18a is provided in an outlet (not shown) for ejecting the game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and detects the game ball that has passed through the outlet. The discharge port is provided at the lower end of the inner frame 21, and the game balls hit in the game area 6 are the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the large winning opening 14, the general winning opening 10, and the out. After entering the ball in any one of the ports 19, it finally passes through the discharge port. Therefore, by detecting the game balls that have passed through the discharge port with the discharge port sensor 18a, it is possible to detect all the game balls that have been driven into the game area 6. It should be noted that the number of all game balls hit in the game area 6 can be called the total number of shot balls. Further, since the total number of shot balls is the same as the number of all game balls discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, it can also be called the number of discharged balls, the total number of discharged balls, or the number of out balls.

As the solenoids, an electric power solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The electric Chu solenoid 12s drives the electric Chu opening/closing member 12k of the electric Chu 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the special winning device 14D.

Furthermore, on the game control board 100, a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and second special figure display 81b), a general figure display 82, a special figure reservation display 83 (first special figure reservation display) The device 83a, the second special figure reservation indicator 83b), and the general figure reservation indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

In addition, the game control board 100 transmits various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables a ball lending based on information of a prepaid card or the like inserted) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launching device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 (first control board) is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “payout control microcomputer”) 171 capable of executing control processing relating to payout of game balls according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 171 (payout control means) has a payout ROM 173 storing a program for controlling payout, a payout RAM 174 used as a work memory, and a payout program for executing the program stored in the payout ROM 173. A CPU 172 and a payout I/O port unit (input/output circuit) 178 for inputting/outputting data and signals are included. The payout ROM 173 may be externally attached.

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 or a signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Payouts and pay balls. For example, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 11 (wins), a detection signal from the first starting opening sensor 11a is input to the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a prize ball signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 11 to the payout control board 170. In this case, the payout control microcomputer 171 that has received the prize ball signal drives the firing solenoid 72s via the firing control circuit 175 based on the prize ball number information stored in the payout ROM 173 to perform the first start. Prize balls (for example, three) are paid out based on the ball entering the mouth 11. At this time, the game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170. Here, in the present embodiment, the payout control board 170 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 179. This point will be described in detail later.

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 72, the touch switch 72a detects the contact with the handle 72k and the launching volume 72b detects the rotation amount of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is fired with the strength according to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction restricting means is interposed.

As shown in FIG. 7, on the effect control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes an effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling an effect as the game progresses, an effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and a program stored in the effect ROM 123. An effect CPU 122 and an effect I/O port unit 138 for inputting/outputting data and signals are included. The effect RAM 124 is provided with a set value flag 125 described later. The effect ROM 123 may be external. As described above, the effect control board 120 is configured to be supplied with power (for example, DC 5V power) from the power supply unit 190 via the payout control board 170.

As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control board 120 is connected to the image control board 140 and the sub-drive board 162 (sub-drive circuit). The effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means) of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 121 transmits a control signal via the image input circuit 147 of the image control board 140. Then, the image CPU 141 transmits a control signal to the image display device 50 via the image output circuit 148 of the image control board 140.

The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for expanding image data. In the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, letters, numbers and symbols (including decorative patterns) and backgrounds. Image data such as an image is stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads out image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

A speaker 620 (sound output means) is connected to the image control board 140. Based on the command received from the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs sound, music, sound effect, etc. from the speaker 620 via the sound CPU 149 of the image control board 140. The voice CPU 149 controls the voice of the speaker 620 via the voice control circuit 150 based on a command from the image CPU 141. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 620 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. However, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Although the image control board 140 is made to perform the voice control of the speaker 620, a voice control board may be provided separately from the image control board 140, and the voice control board may be made to perform the voice control of the speaker 620. In this case, the voice control board may be connected to the effect control board 120, or may be connected to the effect control board 120 via the image control board 140. Further, a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to perform voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board, and the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of the lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. .. In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting/extinguishment, light emission color, etc., lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. In addition, the data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs drive control of the movable board 55k via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the movable board 55k, and controls the drive of the motor for driving the movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data. I do. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the motion pattern data.

Note that a CPU may be mounted on the sub-drive board 162, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to perform lighting control of the lamp and drive control of the movable board 55k. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the sub-drive substrate 162, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern.

Further, to the effect control board 120, an input section detection sensor (effect button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a are connected. The input section detection sensor 40a detects that the input section 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the input section 40k is pressed, the input section detection sensor 40a outputs a detection signal to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, the select button detection sensor 42a outputs a detection signal to the effect control board 120.

6 and 7 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the last, and not only the boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Power Supply Unit Next, the power supply unit 190 in this embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 shows a power supply unit 190 of this embodiment, and FIG. 9 shows a power supply board 190X of a comparative example. The power supply unit 190 and the power supply board 190X will be described below in comparison.

The power supply board 190X is generally used as a power supply unit in a pachinko gaming machine. When the power supply board 190X is used as the power supply unit, the power supply board 190X is a test target board. Therefore, there is a circumstance that it is not allowed to mount surface mount components on the power supply board 190X, and it is necessary to mount lead components (Dip components) with lead wires. A backup power supply circuit is provided on most of the power supply boards 190X, and this backup power supply circuit can supply backup power to the game control microcomputer 101 and the payout control microcomputer 171 when the power is cut off. However, the power supply board 190X having a backup power supply circuit peculiar to a pachinko gaming machine becomes a custom-made product. As described above, the power supply board 190X has a problem that the lead component cannot be replaced with the surface mount component and the backup power supply circuit is provided, so that the power supply substrate 190X has to have a relatively large size as a custom-made product. It was

Therefore, in this embodiment, the power supply unit 190 is used instead of the power supply board 190X. The power supply unit 190 is a modularized product and is a general-purpose product. Therefore, when the power supply unit 190 is used as the power supply unit, the power supply unit 190 does not become the test target board. Therefore, it is possible to mount not only lead components but also surface mount components on the power supply unit 190. As a result, the power supply unit 190 can be made small (compact) by replacing the conventional lead component with the surface mount component. Further, since the power supply unit 190 is a general-purpose product, it does not have a backup power supply circuit peculiar to a pachinko gaming machine. As a result, the power supply unit 190 can be made smaller.

Thus, as can be seen from the comparison between the power supply unit 190 shown in FIG. 8 and the power supply board 190X shown in FIG. 9, the power supply unit 190 can be made smaller than the power supply board 190X. In the case of the power supply board 190X, it is necessary to mount lead components that have become difficult to obtain in recent years, but the power supply unit 190 has an advantage that it is not necessary to mount lead components that are difficult to obtain.

Next, the arrangement of the power supply unit 190 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply unit 190 is arranged on the lower rear side of the inner frame 21. The payout control board 170 is disposed behind the power supply unit 190, and the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 at least partially overlap in the front-rear direction. The power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are arranged outside the transparent outer cover 25 provided at the rear of the game board 1. Therefore, the payout control board 170 can be referred to as a “frame side board” provided in the game machine frame 2 (inner frame 21) instead of the game board 1. The payout control board 170 is housed in a payout control board case 170A that does not hinder the visibility of the payout control microcomputer 171.

On the other hand, the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the sub-drive board 162, and the image control board 140 described above are arranged inside the outer cover 25 of the game board 1. Therefore, the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the sub-drive board 162, and the image control board 140 can be referred to as a “board-side board” provided on the game board 1 instead of the gaming machine frame 2. The game control board (main control board) 100 is housed in a game control board case (main board case) 100A that does not interfere with the visibility of the game control microcomputer 101. The game control board 100 and the game control board case 100A constitute a game control board unit (main control board unit) 100B. The game control board unit 100B will be described later.

In this way, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are arranged outside the game board 1 and at a short distance behind the inner frame 21 on the lower side. In particular, since the payout control board 170 is arranged so as to partially overlap the power supply unit 190 in the front-rear direction, it has a positional relationship in which wiring can be easily connected. Therefore, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are connected by a harness HN3 (see FIG. 12) described later. As a result, the DC 5V power generated by the power supply unit 190 is first supplied from the power supply unit 190 to the payout control board 170.

Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the power supply unit 190 is arranged immediately in front of the payout control board 170, and most of it is not exposed. That is, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is viewed from the back side, the power supply unit 190 is hidden behind the payout control board 170 (to the front) and is hardly visible. Therefore, it is difficult for the power supply unit 190 to connect the wiring to the other control boards except for the payout control board 170 which is arranged immediately behind.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the power supply unit 190 and the game control board 100 are not directly connected by a harness, but the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN4 (see FIG. 12) described later. Thereby, the power of DC5V generated by the power supply unit 190 is supplied from the power supply unit 190 to the payout control board 170, and then supplied from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100. In this way, it is possible to supply DC5V power to the game control board 100 while simplifying the wiring arrangement.

In short, conventionally, a method of branching the DC5V power generated by the power supply unit 190 (power supply board 190X) to the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 is generally used. However, in this method, as shown in FIG. 8, when the power supply unit 190 is arranged so as to be hidden in front of the payout control board 170, it is difficult to connect the power supply unit 190 and the game control board 100. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game control board 100, which is the board side board, is connected to the power supply unit 190 via the payout control board 170, which is the frame side board, in order to simplify the wiring arrangement. Thereby, the electric power of DC5V generated by the power supply unit 190 is once supplied to the game control board 100 via the payout control board 170, and a new power supply relationship is established.

Here, the merits when the power supply unit 190 can be made small will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply unit 190 is arranged on the lower rear side of the inner frame 21. The power supply unit 190 shown in FIG. 8 can be made smaller in size in the vertical direction than the power supply board 190X shown in FIG. As a result, the power supply unit 190 having a short vertical length can be arranged below the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

By the way, the front side of the power supply unit 190 is a lower side portion of the front door 23. The lower part of the front door 23 is an operation mechanism unit 210 (see FIG. 1) including a hit ball supply plate 34 (upper plate), a lower plate 35, an input unit 40k (effect button), a select button 42k, and the like. Therefore, as described above, when the power supply unit 190 having a short vertical length is arranged below the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the vertical length of the operating mechanism unit 210 is shortened, and the operating mechanism unit is shortened. The upper end position of 210 can be lowered. As a result, the game board 1 (see FIG. 4) can be expanded downward and the lower end position of the game area 6 can be lowered. As a result, there is an advantage that the interest of the game can be improved by expanding the game area 6.

4. Electric circuit between the power supply unit, the payout control board, and the game control board Next, the electric circuit DK1 (see FIG. 12) between the power supply unit 190, the payout control board 170, and the game control board 100 of the present embodiment will be described. .. However, before describing the electric circuit DK1 of the present embodiment, the electric circuit DKX between the power supply unit 190, the payout control board 170, and the game control board 100 of the comparative example will be described based on FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the comparative example, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are connected by the harness HN1. The connector CN1 at one end of the harness HN1 is connected to the power supply unit 190, and the connector CN2 at the other end of the harness HN1 is connected to the payout control board 170. The harness HN1 is provided with a wiring h1 for supplying DC5V (specific voltage) power (hereinafter also referred to as “normal power supply”) from the power supply unit 190 and a wiring h2 serving as a ground line. In addition to the wiring h1 and the wiring h2, the harness HN1 is provided with, for example, wiring for supplying DC12V power from the power supply unit 190, but the description thereof will be omitted.

In the payout control board 170, there is a power line a1 (specific power line) between the connector CN2 and the branch portion j1. The power line a1 is connected to the wiring h1 of the harness HN1 via the connector CN2. In the payout control board 170, there is a power line a2 connected to the ground G. The power line a2 is connected to the wiring h2 of the harness HN1 via the connector CN2.

A filter (noise removing means) NF1 is connected to the connector CN2 side of the power line a1. The filter NF1 is composed of two coils (inductors) and one capacitor, and is a so-called three-element type low-pass filter. In the filter NF1, the two coils are connected in series with the power line a1. Further, one coil is connected in parallel to the power line a1. That is, one side of the capacitor is connected to the power line a1 and the other side of the capacitor is connected to the ground G. The filter NF1 removes high frequency noise from DC5V power supplied through the power line a1.

Further, a capacitor CA1 is connected in parallel to the branch line j1 side of the power line a1 with respect to the filter NF1. The capacitor CA1 is an electrolytic capacitor having a relatively large capacitance (for example, the capacitance is 470 μF). The electrolytic capacitor is a capacitor in which a metal oxidized by an electrolytic solution serves as an anode, a coating formed on the surface of the metal serves as a dielectric, and the electrolytic solution serves as a cathode. This capacitor CA1 prevents the voltage of DC5V from dropping when the fluctuation (load) of the current in the normal power source becomes large.

In addition, a capacitor CA2 is connected in parallel to the branch line j1 side of the power line a1 with respect to the capacitor CA1. The capacitor CA2 is a ceramic capacitor having a smaller electrostatic capacity than the capacitor CA1 (for example, an electrostatic capacity of 0.1 μF). The ceramic capacitor is a capacitor having ceramic (metal oxide sintered body) as a dielectric. The capacitor CA2 removes high frequency noise from the normal power source in the power line a1.

There is a power line c1 (first branch power line) extending from the branch portion j1 to the payout control microcomputer 171, and the power line c1 is connected to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the normal power supply (DC5V power from the power supply unit 190) is supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the wiring h1, the power line a1, and the power line c1. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 can normally operate based on the normal power supply.

The payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN2. The connector CN3 at one end of the harness HN2 is connected to the payout control board 170, and the connector CN4 at the other end of the harness HN2 is connected to the game control board 100. The harness HN2 is provided with a wiring h3 for supplying normal power and a wiring h4 for supplying backup power, which will be described later. In addition to the wiring h3 and the wiring h4, the harness HN2 is provided with, for example, wiring for supplying electric power of DC12V from the power supply unit 190, but the description thereof will be omitted.

The payout control board 170 has a power line b1 extending from the branch portion j1 to the wiring h3 of the harness HN2, and the resistor T1 is connected in series to the branch portion j1 side of the power line b1. The resistor T1 suppresses the current flowing from the branch portion j1 to the resistor T1. A diode DO1 is connected to the power line b1 closer to the connector CN3 than the resistor T1. The diode DO1 permits the flow of current from the diode DO1 toward the connector CN3 side, and regulates the flow of current from the diode DO1 toward the branch portion j1 side. By this diode DO1, it is possible to prevent the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) described later from traveling from the diode DO1 to the branch portion j1.

A capacitor CA3 is connected in parallel with the power line b1 closer to the connector CN3 than the diode DO1. The capacitor CA3 is an electric double layer capacitor having a rated voltage of 5.5 V and a capacitance that is much larger than that of the capacitors CA1 and CA2 (for example, the capacitance is 0.33 F). The electric double layer capacitor is a capacitor whose operating principle is the electric double layer generated at the interface between the activated carbon and the electrolytic solution. The capacitor CA3 releases the accumulated electric charge when the normal power supply from the power supply unit 190 is not supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control board 170 at the time of power interruption. As a result, it is possible to supply DC5V power (hereinafter also referred to as "backup power supply") to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 described later and the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 described later.

A capacitor CA4 is connected in parallel to the power line b1 closer to the connector CN3 than the capacitor CA3. The capacitor CA4 is a ceramic capacitor similar to the above-mentioned capacitor CA2. With this capacitor CA4, it is possible to remove high frequency noise from the backup power supply supplied through the power line b1.

Further, there is a branch portion j2 on the power supply line b1 closer to the connector CN3 than the capacitor CA4. Then, there is a power line b2 extending from the branch portion j2 to the payout control microcomputer 171, and the power line b2 is connected to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the backup power source is supplied to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line b1 and the power line b2 by discharging the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 at the time of power interruption. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 can operate based on the backup power supply even when the power is cut off. That is, it is possible to prevent the payout information stored in the payout RAM 174 from being erased.

The power line b1 is connected to the wiring h3 via the connector CN3. The wiring h3 is connected to the power line d1 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN4. The power line d1 is connected to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the backup power source is supplied to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 through the power line b1, the wiring h3, and the power line d1 by discharging the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 when the power is cut off. .. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can operate based on the backup power supply even when the power is cut off. That is, it is possible to prevent the game information stored in the game RAM 104 from being erased. The power line b1, the wiring h3, and the power line d1 correspond to the “second branch power line”.

The payout control board 170 has a power line c2 extending from the branch portion j1, and the power line c2 is connected to the wiring h4 via a connector CN3. The wiring h4 is connected to the power line d2 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN4. The power line d2 is connected to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. Thereby, the power of DC5V from the power supply unit 190 is supplied to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 through the wiring h1, the power line a1, the power line c2, the wiring h4, and the power line d2. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can normally operate based on the normal power supply (DC5V power from the power supply unit 190).

As described above, according to the electric circuit DKX of the comparative example, as shown in FIG. 10, in the payout control board 170, it is possible to supply normal power to the payout control microcomputer 171 by the power line c1 extending from the branch portion j1. is there. Further, it is possible to supply the normal power source to the capacitor CA3 and store the charge in the capacitor CA3 by the power line b1 extending from the branch portion j1. When the power is cut off, the backup power source can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 by the power line b1 and the power line b2 extending from the branch portion j1. Thus, by utilizing the branch of the power line c1 and the power line b1 and the power line b2, it is possible to supply the normal power supply and the backup power supply to the payout control microcomputer 171 with a simple circuit configuration.

Further, according to the electric circuit DKX of the comparative example, at the time of power interruption, the capacitor CA3 provided on the payout control board 170 supplies the backup power source to the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line b1 and the power line b2. It is possible and can be supplied to the game control microcomputer 101 of the game control board 100 via the power line b1, the wiring h3, and the power line d1. That is, the backup power can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 without providing a capacitor as a backup power supply means on the power supply board. Therefore, the power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 8) can be used instead of the power supply board 190X (see FIG. 9), and a new backup power supply relationship can be established.

By the way, the electric circuit DKX of the comparative example has the following problems. First, for various control boards (electronic circuit boards) including the payout control board 170, an in-circuit inspection is performed in the manufacturing process. In the in-circuit inspection, while the electronic parts are mounted on the board, a signal is sent to each electronic part using the in-circuit tester, and the number of parts (value of resistance, value of capacitor, value of inductance) is incorrect. It is to inspect whether or not there is no open or short circuit in soldering, floating lead, or defective operation of IC. The in-circuit inspection is performed with the CPU and the one-chip microcomputer removed from the board. When the in-circuit inspection is completed, the CPU and the one-chip microcomputer are mounted on the board and the function test is performed. In the function test, the control board is actually operated to check whether the output of the electronic circuit board as a whole satisfies the specifications.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11, during the in-circuit inspection of the comparative example, the in-circuit tester INC is connected to the payout control board 170, and the power from the in-circuit tester INC passes through the power line a1 and the power line b1. Are supplied to the capacitor CA3. As a result, the capacitor CA3 stores electric charges. However, once the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 is not immediately discharged. Therefore, when the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 after the in-circuit inspection is completed, the electric charge remaining in the capacitor CA3 may act on the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, malfunction of the payout control microcomputer 171 may occur.

In short, as a result of mounting the capacitor CA3 as the backup power supply means on the payout control board 170, the payout control microcomputer 171 may have a problem due to the electric charge remaining in the in-circuit inspection. In particular, the capacitor CA3 is an electric double layer capacitor which can store a large amount of electric charge but takes a relatively long time to release the electric charge. Therefore, the electric charge is likely to remain in the capacitor CA3, and as described above, the payout control microcomputer 171 may malfunction.

Therefore, the electric circuit DK1 between the power supply unit 190, the payout control board 170, and the game control board 100 of this embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. Note that in the electric circuit DK1 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 12, description of the portions common to the configuration of the electric circuit DKX of the comparative example shown in FIG. 10 will be appropriately omitted.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are connected by the harness HN3. The connector CN5 at one end of the harness HN3 is connected to the power supply unit 190, and the connector CN6 at the other end of the harness HN3 is connected to the payout control board 170. The harness HN3 is provided with a wiring H1 for supplying DC5V power (normal power supply) from the power supply unit 190, a wiring H2 for supplying DC5V power different from the normal power supply, and a wiring H3 serving as a ground line. Has been.

On the payout control board 170, a power line A1 and a power line A2 are provided in parallel. The power line A1 is connected to the wiring H1 of the harness HN3 via the connector CN6. As a result, normal power is supplied to the power line A1 via the wiring H1. The power line A2 is connected to the wiring H2 of the harness HN3 via the connector CN6. As a result, the electric power of DC5V, which is different from that of the normal power supply, is supplied to the electric power line A2 through the wiring H2. In the payout control board 170, there is a power line A3 connected to the ground G. The power line A3 is connected to the wiring H3 of the harness HN3 via the connector CN6.

A filter NF1 similar to the filter NF1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected to the connector CN6 side of the power line A1. By this filter NF1, it is possible to remove high frequency noise from the normal power supply supplied through the power line A1. A capacitor CA1 similar to the capacitor CA1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the power line A1 on the connector CN7 side of the filter NF1. By this capacitor CA1, it is possible to prevent the voltage of DC5V from dropping when the fluctuation (load) of the current in the normal power supply becomes large. A capacitor CA2 similar to the capacitor CA2 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the power line A1 on the connector CN7 side of the capacitor CA1. With this capacitor CA2, it is possible to remove high frequency noise from the normal power supply supplied through the power line A1.

Further, the power line A1 has a power line C1 extending from the branch portion J1 to the payout control microcomputer 171, and the power line C1 is connected to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the normal power source is supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the wiring H1, the power line A1, and the power line C1. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 can operate based on the normal power supply. The power line A1 and the power line C1 correspond to the “first specific power line”.

The payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN4. The connector CN7 at one end of the harness HN4 is connected to the payout control board 170, and the connector CN8 at the other end of the harness HN4 is connected to the game control board 100. The harness HN4 is provided with a wiring H4 for supplying normal power and a wiring H5 for supplying backup power.

The power line A1 is connected to the wiring H4 via the connector CN7. The wiring H4 is connected to the power line D1 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN8. The power line D1 is connected to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the normal power source is supplied to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via the wiring H1, the power line A1, the wiring H4, and the power line D1. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 can operate based on the normal power supply.

The filter NF2 is connected to the connector CN6 side of the power line A2. The filter NF2 is similar to the filter NF1 described above. With this filter NF2, it is possible to remove high frequency noise from DC5V power (hereinafter also referred to as "charging power") supplied from the power supply unit 190. Note that the charging power is the same DC 5V power as the normal power supply, but is only power for accumulating charges in the capacitor CA3. Further, a resistor T1 similar to the resistor T1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in series on the connector CN7 side of the power line A2 with respect to the filter NF2. The resistor T1 can suppress the current of the charging power supplied through the power line A2. A diode DO1 similar to the diode DO1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected to the power line A2 on the connector CN7 side of the resistor T1. This diode DO1 makes it possible to prevent charges accumulated in the capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) from flowing from the diode DO1 to the connector CN6 side.

A capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) similar to the capacitor CA3 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the connector CN7 side of the power line A2 with respect to the diode DO1. As a result, when power is cut off, the backup power can be supplied by discharging the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3. A capacitor CA4 similar to the capacitor CA4 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the power line A2 on the connector CN6 side of the capacitor CA3. With this capacitor CA4, it is possible to remove high frequency noise from the backup power supply supplied through the power line A2.

Further, a branch portion J2 is provided on the power line A2 on the connector CN7 side of the capacitor CA4. There is a power line B1 extending from the branch portion J2 to the payout control microcomputer 171, and a power line B2 extending to the connector CN7. The power line B1 is connected to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. This makes it possible to supply the backup power from the capacitor CA3 to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line A2 and the power line B1 when the power is cut off. The power line A2 and the power line B1 correspond to the “second specific power line”.

The power line B2 is connected to the wiring H5 via the connector CN7. The wiring H5 is connected to the power line D2 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN8. The power line D2 is connected to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. With this, at the time of power interruption, the backup power source from the capacitor CA3 can be supplied to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 through the power line A2, the power line B2, the wiring H5, and the power line D2. The portion including the capacitor CA3, the diode DO1, the power line A2, the power line B1, and the power line B2 corresponds to the “backup power supply circuit 179 (see FIG. 6)” of the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the electric circuit DK1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, in the payout control board 170, the power line A1 and the power line C1 (first specified power line), and the power line A2 and the power line B1 (first 2 specific power lines) respectively extend toward the payout control microcomputer 171 in a separated state. Therefore, it is possible to supply normal power to the payout control microcomputer 171 through the power line A1. Further, it is possible to supply charging power to the capacitor CA3 and store electric charge in the capacitor CA3 through the power line A2. When the power is cut off, the backup power can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 by the power line A2 and the power line B1.

Here, during the in-circuit inspection of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the in-circuit tester INC is connected to the payout control board 170 with the payout control microcomputer 171 removed from the payout control board 170. At this time, the in-circuit tester INC controls so as to supply power to the power line A1 but not power to the power lines A2 and B1. As a result, it is possible to perform the in-circuit inspection without accumulating electric charges in the capacitor CA3. Therefore, even if the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 after the in-circuit inspection is completed, it is possible to prevent the electric charge remaining in the capacitor CA3 from acting on the payout control microcomputer 171. .. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation where the payout control microcomputer 171 malfunctions. Note that the other operational effects of the present embodiment are the same as the operational effects of the comparative example described above, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

5. Explanation of big hit etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "off" as a result of the big hit lottery (special symbol lottery). When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "disappearance", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When the big hit is won, the "big hit game" in which the special winning opening 14 is opened is executed in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed (type of big hit). The jackpot game is also called a special game.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes a plurality of round games (unit games), an opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game is started, and an ending after the final round game is finished ( Also referred to as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening between round games is included in the opening round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types. Probably strange jackpots and regular jackpots. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the game state after the jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

More specifically, the probability variation jackpot and the regular jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special map 1 (lottery of the first special symbol), the maximum winning opening 14 from 1R to 8R is a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (predetermined) 9R to 16R are jackpots that open the special winning opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R (predetermined period). That is, the total number of rounds for these jackpots is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 8R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can be won up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 9R to 16R, the opening time of the special winning opening 14 is extremely short, which is a round in which no prize ball can be expected. In addition, when the "probable variation jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, "special figure 1_probable variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the first special map display 81a, and when the "normal jackpot" is won, "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

In addition, the probability variation jackpot and the regular jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (lottery of the second special symbol) open the special winning opening 14 from 1R to 16R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (predetermined period). It's a big hit. In other words, these jackpots have a substantial round number of 16R. When the "probable variation jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probable variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b, and when the "normal jackpot" is won, the second "Special drawing 2_normal design" is stopped and displayed on the special drawing display 81b.

No matter which jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later. The electric support control state continues until the next jackpot win when controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed according to the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of power support (time saving number) is set to 100 times. The number of electric support is the upper limit number of times of variable display of special symbols in the electric support control state.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 14, the distribution ratios of the jackpots in the lottery of the special diagram 1 and the lottery of the special diagram 2 are both 65% for the probability variation jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of special figure 1, the jackpot game of 8 rounds is actually executed, while when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of special figure 2, it is substantially The special lottery of the special drawing 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special drawing 1 in that a jackpot game of 16 rounds is executed.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, lottery as to whether or not it is a big hit is performed based on a “big hit random number”, and lottery of the type of the big hit that is won is performed based on a “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 15(A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the hit type random number, there are “reach random number” and “fluctuation pattern random number” as the random numbers acquired based on winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect showing the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out. Reach is a state in which the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed out of the plurality of effect symbols EZ is the remaining one, depending on which symbol the effect symbol EZ that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7↓7”) in which a combination of effect symbols EZ indicating a big hit is obtained. It should be noted that the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as slightly shaking in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 includes a normal symbol random number (random number per hit) shown in FIG. 15(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric Chu 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit (whether or not to carry out the big hit game) by using the big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is provided for each of the set values, as shown in FIGS. 16(A) to 16(F). In the present embodiment, six types of setting values “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, or “6” are provided.

The set value is a parameter that determines the probability of being determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination process (referred to as “jackpot determination probability” or “jackpot winning probability” as appropriate). The set value is set by an employee or the like of the game arcade, as described later. As shown in FIGS. 16(A) to 16(F), each of the jackpot determination tables corresponding to each set value has a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state. There is a table. The types of set values and the types of jackpot determination tables are not limited to six types, and can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIG. 16(A) to FIG. 16(F), the jackpot determination table corresponding to each set value is assigned a jackpot random number value determined to be a jackpot or a loss. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by using a big hit determination table corresponding to the set value. In the present embodiment, it is set so that the small hit is not won, but it may be set so that the small hit may be won. In addition, the probability of being a big hit and the way of distributing the big hit random number values that are judged to be a big hit are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 16(A) to 16(F), but can be changed as appropriate.

A setting having a setting value of "1" is called "setting 1", a setting having a setting value of "2" is called "setting 2", and a setting having a setting value of "3" is "setting 3". A setting having a setting value of “4” is referred to as “setting 4”, a setting having a setting value of “5” is referred to as “setting 5”, and a setting having a setting value of “6” is referred to as “setting 6”. Also says.

6. Description of gaming state Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the general figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability variation function and a variation time reduction function, respectively. A state in which the probability variation function of the special map display 81 is operating is called a "high probability state", and a state in which it is not operating is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16(A) to 16(F), the jackpot determination table used in the high-probability state has a larger jackpot determination table than the jackpot determination table used in the normal-probability state at each set value. It is set so that it can be easily determined as a big hit. Further, in the gaming state of the normal probability state or the high probability state, if the same gaming state, the higher the set value, the easier it is to be determined as a big hit.

Further, a state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure display 81 is operating is called a "time saving state", and a state in which it is not operating is called a "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than the non-time reduction state. That is, the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern table that is determined such that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more frequently than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 18). That is, when the variation time reduction function of the special figure display device 81 is activated, it becomes easier to select a shorter variation time as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol, as compared with when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the public figure display device 82 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special figure display device 81. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the universal figure display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. In other words, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) that is determined to be a hit is greater than the normal symbol hit determination table that is used in the non-time saving state, using the normal symbol hit determination table, and the hit determination (ordinary symbol hit) is performed ( See FIG. 17B). That is, when the probability variation function of the universal figure display 82 is activated, the display result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol by the universal figure indicator 82 is higher than when it is not activated, and the probability that it is a normal winning symbol is high. ..

In the time saving state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 17(C)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 19). That is, the opening time extension function of the power cable 12D is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 19). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening the power cable 12D is operating.

In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the universal figure display 82, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increasing function of the power cable 12D are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric power tube 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball is frequently won in the second starting opening 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is called a "high base state", and a state in which these functions are not operating is called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting opening 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or an easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric power assist control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state need not operate all of the above functions. That is, one or more functions of the probability change function of the universal figure display 82, the variation time shortening function of the universal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric Chu 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric Chu 12D are activated. Therefore, it is only necessary that the power tube 12D be opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This game state is particularly referred to as a "highly accurate and high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when a variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in the present embodiment), or a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the high-probability/high-base state continues substantially until the next big hit. It should be noted that the end condition of the highly accurate and high base state may be only that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the regular jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called a "low accurate high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when a variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), or a jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

In the case of playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as "low accurate low base state". The low accurate low base state is referred to as a "normal game state". Further, a state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed will be referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state will be referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

In a high-base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by entering the game ball into the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by right-handing. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric Chu 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting opening 12 than to win the first starting opening 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is the trigger for the normal symbol lottery, the player strikes right to win the game ball to the second starting opening 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting winnings (winnings at the starting opening) rather than hitting left. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the right-handed game is played even during the big hit game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by letting the game ball enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by left-handing. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric Chu 12D is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and the winning of the first starting opening 11 is easier than the winning of the second starting opening 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-hand hit is performed to win the game ball to the first starting opening 11. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting winnings rather than hitting right.

7. Game control board unit and method for changing and confirming set value Next, the game control board unit 100B, the method for changing the setting, and the method for confirming the setting will be described in order. First, the game control board unit 100B will be described. 20A is a perspective view of the game control board unit 100B, FIG. 20B is a front view of the game control board unit 100B, and FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the game control board unit 100B. is there. As described above, the game control board unit 100B includes the game control board 100 and the game control board case 100A.

As shown in FIG. 21, the game control board case 100A includes a lid case 410 that covers the component mounting surface (rear surface) side of the game control board 100, and a bottom case 420 that covers the solder surface (front surface) side of the game control board 100. , Are provided. The game control board 100 is screwed to the lid case 410, and the lid case 410 is assembled to the bottom case 420. In this way, the game control board 100 is housed inside the game control board case 100A (see FIG. 20A). Note that the game control board case 100A has the left side portion and the right side portion sealed by the caulking pins 430 and 430 after the game control board 100 is housed (see FIG. 20B).

At the center of the game control board 100 in the horizontal direction and the center of the vertical direction, a game control microcomputer 101 is mounted via an IC socket. Further, a 7-segment display 300 is mounted on the center of the game control board 100 in the left-right direction and in the lower part in the up-down direction (below the game control microcomputer 101). The game control board case 100A is made of a colorless transparent synthetic resin (for example, polycarbonate). Therefore, the mounted components such as the game control microcomputer 101 and the 7-segment display 300 can be visually recognized from the outside of the game control board case 100A.

A setting key cylinder 180 is mounted on the lower left portion of the game control board 100 (lower right portion when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is viewed from the rear). As shown in FIG. 21, the mounting position of the setting key cylinder 180 is a position apart from the peripheral edge of the game control board 100 by a predetermined distance. Specifically, the setting key cylinder 180 is mounted at a distance of about 2 cm from the lower edge 100a and the left edge 100b of the game control board 100. In this way, it is necessary to provide a gap between the setting key cylinder 180 and the peripheral edge of the game control board 100 (the setting key cylinder 180 is mounted in an area other than the peripheral edge portion of the game control board 100). This is so that the connector parts can be mounted according to. That is, if a space in which the connector parts can be mounted is left in the game control board 100 in this way, when a game machine of a different type (different model) from the pachinko game machine PY1 of this embodiment is manufactured in the future. The connector parts can be easily added to the game control board without significantly changing the wiring pattern of the game control board 100. That is, it is possible to share the wiring patterns (wiring patterns other than connector parts) of the game control board between different models.

The setting key cylinder 180 is a switch component that can be switched between an ON state and an OFF state by using a dedicated setting key 184 (see FIG. 20(A)). As shown in FIG. 21, the setting key cylinder 180 includes a rotating portion 183 (inner cylinder, inner cylinder portion) rotatably provided inside the fixed portion 182 (outer cylinder, outer cylinder portion). .. The rotating portion 183 is provided with a key hole 185 for inserting the setting key 184.

The setting key 184 is inserted into the keyhole 185 of the setting key cylinder 180, and the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is moved from the OFF position (also referred to as the standby position or the initial position, which is shown by the solid line in FIG. 29) to the ON position (rotation position). By turning to a position or a moving position (a position indicated by a chain double-dashed line in FIG. 29), a switching circuit (setting key cylinder switch 180a described later, see FIG. 27) in the setting key cylinder 180 is turned on/off. be able to. The state where the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF is referred to as the OFF state of the setting key cylinder 180, and the state where the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON is referred to as the ON state of the setting key cylinder 180. Further, the ON position of the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is a position rotated by 90 degrees from the OFF position. Further, the fact that the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is in the ON position (rotating position) is also referred to as “the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position”, and the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is in the OFF position (standby). The "position" is also referred to as "the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position".

As shown in FIG. 21, the setting key cylinder 180 has a key insertion side portion 187 having a keyhole surface 186 provided with a keyhole 185, and a lead portion 199 (see FIG. 22) connected to the game control board 100. And a board connection side portion 188. The key insertion side portion 187 is a portion of the setting key cylinder 180 on the lid case 410 side, and is a portion that looks like a substantially columnar shape in FIG. Further, the board connection side portion 188 is a portion of the setting key cylinder 180 on the game control board 100 side, and is a portion that looks like a substantially quadrangular prism shape in FIG. That is, the key insertion side part 187 is the rear side when the setting key cylinder 180 is divided into two parts in the axial direction, and the board connection side part 188 divides the setting key cylinder 180 into two parts in the axial direction. It is the front side of the case.

Here, the configuration of the setting key cylinder 180 will be described in more detail. 22A is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 20B, and FIG. 22B is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 20B. As shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the setting key cylinder 180 has a metal fixing member 198 fitted to the outside of the cylinder portion 197 (a portion including the fixing portion 182 and the rotating portion 183). Is. The cylinder portion 197 has a flange portion 197a (in other words, an area of a surface orthogonal to the axial direction of the cylinder portion 197) that is thicker than the diameter of the keyhole surface 186, at an intermediate position (substantially the center) in the axial direction (front-back direction). A flange portion 197a larger than the keyhole surface 186, which corresponds to the "specific portion", is provided. The fixing member 198 is provided with a substantially circular opening (see FIG. 21), and the key hole surface 186 side of the cylinder portion 197 is inserted into the opening. The fixing member 198 is hooked on the flange portion 197a. The connection piece 198a and the connection pin 198b formed on the fixing member 198 are soldered to the game control board 100, and the lead portion 199 extending from the cylinder portion 197 is soldered to the game control board 100. In this way, the setting key cylinder 180 is attached to the game control board 100. The above-mentioned key insertion side portion 187 is a portion of the setting key cylinder 180 rearward of the fixing member 198 (portion on the lid case 410 side) (see FIG. 21), and the board connection side portion 188 is the setting key cylinder. It is a part of the key 180 other than the key insertion side part 187.

Next, the relationship between the setting key cylinder 180 and the game control board case 100A will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, the lid case 410 of the game control board case 100A is provided with an opening 411 for exposing the keyhole surface 186 of the setting key cylinder 180 to the outside. When viewed from the rear, the opening 411 has a circular shape with a diameter slightly larger than that of the circular keyhole surface 186 (see FIG. 20B). In the state where the game control board case 100A accommodates the game control board 100, the key hole surface 186 of the setting key cylinder 180 and the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 are substantially flush with each other (FIG. 22(A)). (See (B)). The gap L1 between the key insertion side portion 187 of the setting key cylinder 180 and the opening 411 of the lid case 410 is about 1 mm or less.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22A and 22B, on the inner surface 410b (see FIG. 22) side of the lid case 410 and from the peripheral edge of the opening 411 to the front (toward the bottom case 420). A peripheral wall portion 413 extending toward is provided. The peripheral wall portion 413 includes an upper wall portion 413a surrounding the opening portion 411, a lower wall portion 413b surrounding the opening portion 411, a left wall portion 413c surrounding the left portion of the opening portion 411, and a right portion of the opening portion 411. It is a rectangular peripheral wall composed of a right wall portion 413d surrounding the other side. The length dimension L2 (see FIG. 22(A)) of the peripheral wall portion 413 in the front-rear direction is about 8 mm, and the thickness L3 (see FIG. 22(A)) of the peripheral wall portion 413 is about 2 mm. In the state where the game control board case 100A accommodates the game control board 100, the peripheral wall portion 413 surrounds the board connection side portions 188 of the setting key cylinder 180 up and down and to the left and right up to the flange portion 197a of the setting key cylinder 180 ( See FIG. 22(A). The gap L4 between the peripheral wall portion 413 and the board connection side portion 188 is about 1 mm or less. The gap L5 between the peripheral wall portion 413 and the component mounting surface of the game control board 100 is about 5 mm.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game control board case 100A is provided with the peripheral wall portion 413 surrounding the periphery thereof in accordance with the shape of the setting key cylinder 180. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting key cylinder 180 from shifting due to an external force such as its own weight. As a result, the connection of the setting key cylinder 180 can be kept good. It should be noted that only the lower wall portion 413b of the peripheral wall portion 413 may be provided if only prevention of deviation due to the weight of the setting key cylinder 180 is considered.

Further, in this embodiment, the keyhole surface 186 of the setting key cylinder 180 and the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 are substantially on the same plane (see FIG. 22). That is, the keyhole surface 186 does not project or retract with respect to the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A (see FIG. 20(A)). Therefore, as compared with the setting key cylinder 180 protruding from the game control board case 100A, a space behind the game control board case 100A can be secured, and the setting key cylinder 180 can be prevented from being damaged. Further, as compared with the game control board case 100A that is retracted, the gap between the setting key cylinder 180 and the opening 411 can be almost eliminated (the opening 411 is blocked by the setting key cylinder 180). Therefore, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the game control board case 100A through the opening 411. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraud on the setting key cylinder 180 and troubles on the game control board 100.

Particularly in this embodiment, the opening 411 of the game control board 100 is closed by the setting key cylinder 180, and the peripheral wall portion 413 provided on the game control board 100 surrounds the board connection side portion 188 of the setting key cylinder 180. Are surrounded with almost no space (see FIGS. 20(A) and 22(A)(B)). Therefore, it becomes more difficult to carry out a fraudulent act such as intruding a foreign substance (for example, a wire or a piano wire) through the opening 411 to access the game control microcomputer 101 or the like. Further, since the setting key cylinder 180 is surrounded by the peripheral wall portion 413, it is assumed that a foreign object (for example, a wire or a piano wire) is allowed to enter the inside of the game control board case 100A from a place other than the opening 411. However, it is possible to suppress contact with the setting key cylinder 180. Further, it is possible to prevent the situation where the state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a, which will be described later, is switched due to the influence of incorrect magnetism.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 23, various stickers are attached to the game control board case 100A. In this embodiment, there are four stickers attached to the game control board case 100A: a model name sticker 510, an external terminal information sticker 520, a board management sticker 530, and a seal sticker 540. Each of these stickers is a model information sticker showing information about the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

The model name sticker 510 is a model information sticker in which the model name, manufacturer name, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are described.

The external terminal information sticker 520 is a model information sticker that describes the external terminals of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The external terminal (not shown) of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a terminal for outputting information from the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to an external device such as a hall computer. There are several types of external terminals. Specifically, for example, a prize ball signal indicating information on the number of prize balls paid out by the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a frame opening signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 2 is open, and special maps 1 and 2 are stopped and displayed. There is a symbol determination signal indicating that it has been done, a jackpot signal 1 that indicates that a jackpot game is in progress, a jackpot signal 2 that indicates that a jackpot game is in progress or a time saving state, and the like. The connector portion of each external terminal is colored with a different color. The correspondence between the color and the signal is described on the external terminal information sticker 520.

The board management seal 530 indicates the management number of the game control board 100 (game control board unit 100B), and when the game control board case 100A is opened for inspection or the like (remove the caulking pins 430 and 430). It is a model information sticker in which the opening column and the opening date of the opening person (when the sealing of the game control board case 100A is released) are provided.

The seal sticker 540 is a model information sticker in which the character of "unopening" indicating that the game control board case 100A should not be opened is described. The seal sticker 540 is affixed to both the lid case 410 and the bottom case 420 while the lid case 410 is locked to the bottom case 420 (that is, with the game control board case 100A closed). There is. Therefore, the seal 540 is broken when the game control board case 100A is opened. Therefore, by looking at the seal 540, it is possible to know whether or not the game control board case 100A has been opened. In other words, the seal sticker 540 is a model information sticker that clearly shows whether or not the game control board case 100A has been opened. Model information stickers other than the seal 540 (model name label 510, external terminal information label 520, board management label 530) are attached to the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 as shown in FIG. It is not affixed across. Note that the seal sticker may be provided with an IC chip with an antenna so that the ID information stored in the IC chip can be read by a dedicated reader.

Further, the information described on each model information sticker (model name sticker 510, external terminal information sticker 520, board management sticker 530, sealing sticker 540) can be appropriately increased or decreased within a range that does not impair the function of each model information sticker. .. For example, the model name sticker 510 may include information such as rated voltage and rated power. Further, as the model information sticker, all of the model name sticker 510, the external terminal information sticker 520, the board management sticker 530, and the seal sticker 540 may not be provided. The model name sticker 510, the external terminal information sticker 520, and the board management sticker 530 according to the present embodiment have various model information and entry fields printed in a predetermined color such as white on a colorless and transparent base portion. .. Therefore, in this embodiment, the inside of the game control board case 100A can be seen to some extent through the seal.

Here, as shown in FIG. 23, the model name sticker 510 and the external terminal information sticker 520 are provided on the left side of the game control board case 100A (the right side when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front side). It is attached. On the other hand, the board management seal 530 and the seal sticker 540 are attached to the right part of the game control board case 100A (the left part when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front surface). More specifically, the model name sticker 510 is the lower left portion of the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 (the lower right portion when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front surface) and exposes the setting key cylinder 180. It is attached to the right side of the opening 411 (left side when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front side). The external terminal information sticker 520 is the upper left part of the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 (the upper right part when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front surface), and the model name sticker 510 and the opening 411. It is attached above. The board management seal 530 is attached to the upper right portion of the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 (the upper left portion when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front surface). The sealing seal 540 is attached to the lower right portion of the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 (the lower left portion when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front surface) and below the substrate management seal 530.

As described above, in this embodiment, the model name sticker 510 and the external terminal information sticker 520 are the left side area of the lid case 410 (the right side area when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front side, the first sticker attaching area). 415), the board management seal 530 and the sealing sticker 540 are provided on the right side area of the lid case 410 (the left side area when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front side, the second sticker application area 416). It is attached. Then, between the first sticker sticking area 415 and the second sticker sticking area 416 in the lid case 410, there is a non-sticking area 417 to which no model information sticker is stuck. The non-stick area 417 is located at a position corresponding to the game control microcomputer 101 and the 7-segment display 300 mounted on the game control board case 100A. In other words, the game control microcomputer 101 and the 7-segment display 300 are mounted on the game control board 100 at a position visible from the non-stick area 417. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 and the 7-segment display device 300 are clearly visible from the non-stick area 417 without the visibility of various model information stickers being impaired. As described above, in the present embodiment, the non-stick area 417 functions as a “window portion” that allows both the game control microcomputer 101 and the 7-segment display device 300 to be visually recognized. Below, the non-sticking region 417 is also referred to as the common window portion 417.

Here, on the surface of the game control microcomputer 101, a model (chip name) of the game control microcomputer 101, a manufacturing number (that is, information capable of identifying the game control microcomputer 101), these information and the like are coded. Two-dimensional code is printed. Further, on the surface of the game control microcomputer 101, a model name and manufacturer name of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and a model information sticker 550 for microcomputer printed with a two-dimensional code in which these information and the like are encoded are attached. .. From the common window 417, it is possible to read various kinds of information shown on the surface of these game control microcomputers 101 visually or by using a code reader.

Further, not only the game control microcomputer 101 but also the 7-segment display device 300 can be viewed from the common window 417. As will be described later, the 7-segment display 300 may display a set value or a base. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the set value and the base can be clearly seen from the common window 417. When facing the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A, there is at least a model name seal 510 distance between the 7-segment display 300 and the setting key cylinder 180. Therefore, when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated with the right hand, it is difficult for the 7-segment display 300 to be hidden by the hand (or arm) that operates the setting key cylinder 180, and the display content of the 7-segment display 300 can be visually recognized. It is becoming difficult for the situation to become difficult to occur. In the present embodiment, the setting key cylinder 180 is located outside the information display area 418 including the first sticker sticking area 415, the second sticker sticking area 416, and the common window 417 (specifically, on the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A. When viewed directly, they are arranged in the right side of the information display area 418). Therefore, when the setting key cylinder 180 is operated with the right hand, the information display area 418 is less likely to be hidden by the hand (or arm) operating the setting key cylinder 180, and the visibility of the information display area 418 (that is, the game control microcomputer 101 , 7-segment display 300, model name sticker 510, external terminal information sticker 520, board management sticker 530, and seal 540 have good visibility).

Next, the 7-segment display device 300 (display means) will be described. Display control of the 7-segment display device 300 is executed by the game control microcomputer 101. The reason why the 7-segment display device 300 is provided on the game control board 100 instead of on the effect control board 120 is as follows. That is, the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) is an inspection target of a test for confirming proper operation, and if the display of the set value is controlled by the game control board 100, the display of the set value is displayed. This is because reliability can be guaranteed.

As shown in FIG. 24, the 7-segment display unit 300 is a so-called 4-unit 7-segment display (7-segment display unit), and is provided with a total of 32 parts (segments) that are turned on (emits light). Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 is provided with a first display area 310, a second display area 320, a third display area 330, and a fourth display area 340 in order from left to right. Then, the four display areas 310, 320, 330, 340 are provided with eight lighting portions (LED elements, segments) LB1 so that numbers, characters, symbols, etc., from "0" to "9" can be displayed respectively. -LB8, LB9-LB16, LB17-LB24, LB25-LB32. It should be noted that the 4-series 7-segment is a commercial item that is widely distributed in the market, so that the 4-series 7-segment (7-segment display 300) can be used to configure the display means at low cost.

In the present embodiment, any set value from “1” to “6” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display device 300. Further, when the set value is displayed, the lighting portions LB25 to LB32 of the fourth display area 340 emit light in a lighting manner (a light emitting manner in which light continues to be emitted) so as to represent the number of the set value. When the set value is displayed in the fourth display area 340, nothing is displayed in the first display area 310, the second display area 320, and the third display area 330.

Next, a method of changing the set value will be described. In order to change the set value, it is necessary to shift to the setting change mode. The transition to the setting change mode can be performed only when the power is turned on. Here, not only the operation for shifting to the setting change mode, but also various operations that can be performed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on will be collectively described. As shown in FIG. 25, there are four types of operations that can be performed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on: setting change mode transition operation, setting confirmation operation, RAM clear operation, and normal power-on operation.

The setting change mode shift operation (setting change enable operation) is an operation for shifting to the setting change mode in which the set value can be changed. Specifically, it is an operation of turning on the power switch 195 (turning on the power switch 195) while turning on both the setting key cylinder 180 (setting key switch) and the RAM clear switch 191. By this operation, electric power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on), and the mode after turning on the power is the setting change mode. The setting change operation and the confirmation operation in the setting change mode will be described later. The setting change mode ends when the setting is confirmed. As a result, a game mode in which a game can be played (one of non-setting change modes) is set.

The setting confirmation operation is an operation for shifting to the setting confirmation mode (one of the non-setting change modes). The setting confirmation mode is a mode in which the setting value cannot be changed, but the setting value can be confirmed by being displayed on the 7-segment display 300. The setting confirmation operation is specifically an operation of turning on the setting key cylinder 180 and turning on the power switch 195 (turning on the power switch 195). In the setting confirmation operation, the RAM clear switch 191 remains in the OFF state. By such a setting confirmation operation, power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the mode after the power is turned on becomes the setting confirmation mode. The setting confirmation mode ends when a fixed time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. After the setting confirmation mode ends, the game mode in which the game can be played is entered. The setting confirmation mode may be terminated when the setting key cylinder 180 is turned off (the setting key is rotated to the OFF position).

The RAM clear operation is an operation for shifting to the RAM clear mode (one of the non-setting change modes). The RAM clear mode is a mode in which "RAM clear" is performed to initialize a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 101. When the RAM is cleared, the game contents so far are cleared. Even if the RAM is cleared, the setting value information stored in the game RAM 104 is not erased but retained. Further, even if the mode is changed to the RAM clear mode, the set value cannot be changed, and the set value is not displayed on the 7-segment display 300. Specifically, the RAM clear operation is an operation of turning on the power switch 195 (turning on the power switch 195) while turning on the RAM clear switch 191. In the RAM clear operation, the setting key cylinder 180 remains in the OFF state. By such a RAM clear operation, power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the RAM is cleared. The RAM clear mode automatically ends when a predetermined process related to RAM clear is executed. When the RAM clear mode ends, the game mode in which the game can be played is entered. In this embodiment, the RAM is cleared even when the setting change mode is ended. However, by providing the operation for only performing the RAM clear without changing the setting in this way, it is possible to perform only the RAM clear with a smaller work amount than the work amount of the setting change. ..

The normal power-on operation is an operation for powering on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 without transition to the setting change mode, transition to the setting confirmation mode, and RAM clear. Specifically, the normal power-on operation is an operation in which both the setting key cylinder 180 and the RAM clear switch 191 remain in the OFF state and the power switch 195 is turned on (the power switch 195 is turned on). .. By this operation, electric power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and the game mode becomes playable.

Note that the above-described four operations (setting change mode transition operation, setting confirmation operation, RAM clear operation, and normal power-on operation) are generally performed by an employee of the game arcade, and the pachinko game machine PY1 This is impossible for a player who cannot see the back side (see FIG. 8).

In the present embodiment, as described above, in order to change the set value, it is necessary to satisfy the three conditions (based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition) and then shift to the setting change mode. Specifically, the setting key cylinder 180 is used to set the setting key cylinder 180 to the rotation position (ON state) rotated by 90 degrees from the standby position (OFF state), and the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed (ON state). ), the power switch 195 is switched from the OFF operation (OFF state) to the ON operation (ON state). The reason for providing these three conditions is as follows.

First, the condition that the power is turned on is that an employee of the game arcade can shift to the setting change mode only when the power is turned on. In other words, this is to prevent a situation in which the player or the like can shift to the setting change mode during the variable display of the special symbol or during the big hit game, and the set value is changed during the game. Next, the operation of pressing the RAM clear switch 191 is used as a condition to prevent the game from being started based on the information related to the game before the power is turned on, even though the set value is changed. This is because. In other words, if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 will be erased (RAM clear) as will be described later. Therefore, for example, the special figure hold that remains before the power is cut off is determined to be a big hit, but the special figure hold that remains after the power is turned on is determined to be out of sync. It is possible to prevent a situation where a game inconsistency occurs. Finally, the condition that the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position is to confirm the intention of the employee of the game arcade who changes the setting value. That is, the setting change mode is a special mode in which the setting value can be changed to the last, and it is intended to prevent the setting change mode from shifting to the setting change mode randomly or simply.

Next, the display mode on the 7-segment display 300 and the effect mode on the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the frame lamp 212, and the panel lamp 54) when changing the set value will be described.

As shown in FIG. 26(A), when the setting change mode shift operation is performed to shift to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 26(B), in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display unit 300, The set value (for example, "1") set before the power is turned on is displayed. That is, the information of the set value set during the previous game is not erased even when the cutoff state is set. Therefore, when the setting change mode transition operation is performed when the power is turned on, based on the stored setting value information (hereinafter referred to as “setting value information”), the setting value set during the previous game is 7 segment. It is displayed on the display device 300. As a result, it is possible to first confirm the current set value (previously determined set value) when the power is turned on.

When the mode is changed to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 26B, the setting screen image SH (mode suggestion image) indicating the characters “setting change” is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50. To be done. The setting change image SH indicates that the setting value can be changed. By starting the display of the image SH during the setting change, it is possible to let an employee of the amusement hall who changes the setting value (hereinafter referred to as “setting changer”) to know that the change to the setting change mode has been correctly made. Is. Further, the setting change image SH continues to be displayed on the display screen 50a until the setting change mode ends. Therefore, the setting changer can clearly understand the period from the start to the end of the setting change mode by the display period of the setting change image SH.

When the mode is changed to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 26(B), the speaker 620 outputs a voice "mode change sound" (mode suggestion sound). This voice "setting can be changed" indicates that the set value can be changed. The start of the voice "Settings can be changed" allows the person who has changed the setting to auditorily recognize that the setting has been properly changed. In addition, the sound "setting can be changed" is repeatedly output until the setting change mode ends, except for the timing of changing the setting value. Therefore, the person who has changed the setting can clearly understand the period from the start to the end of the setting change mode, as long as he/she hears the voice that “the setting can be changed”.

When the mode is changed to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. 26B, the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light in the special first light emission mode. The light emission in this special first light emission mode suggests that the set value can be changed. By starting the light emission in the first light emission mode, it is possible to let the setting changer know that the setting change mode has been correctly changed. Further, the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 in the first light emission mode is continued until the setting change mode ends, except for the timing of changing the set value. Therefore, the setting changer can clearly understand the period from the start to the end of the setting change mode as long as he or she continues to look at the light emission of the first light emission mode.

Thus, in the present embodiment, in the setting change mode, not only the setting change image SH is displayed, but also the sound "setting change is possible" is output and the light is emitted in the special first light emission mode. It As a result, the setting changer can surely grasp the situation where the set value can be changed both visually and auditorily. And the setting change mode of this embodiment is a complicated operation because it is necessary to satisfy the three conditions as described above. It is possible to determine whether or not the setting change mode transition operation has been correctly executed depending on whether or not the mode suggestion of the light emission in the special first light emission mode is started.

Here, in the present embodiment, the setting value can be changed by pressing the RAM clear switch 191 in the setting change mode. Specifically, each time the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the set value is increased by 1 in the order of "1" ⇒ "2" ⇒ "3" ⇒ "4" ⇒ "5" ⇒ "6". It is possible to When the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the set value is "6", the set value is returned to "1". Therefore, each time the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the set value is switched one by one, thereby simplifying the method of switching the set value.

The existing RAM clear switch 191 is used as the operating means for switching the set value, and a dedicated operating means is not newly provided. Conventionally, the RAM clear switch 191 was used only to erase the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 and the payout RAM 174 when the power was turned on, and was not used except when the power was turned on. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, by using the RAM clear switch 191 as an operating means for switching the set value and an operating means for erasing the stored information in the game RAM 104 or the like, the number of parts is reduced. It is possible to

However, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the setting change mode is set, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 and the payout RAM 174 are stored at the timing of the pressing operation. This does not mean that the information relating to the payout that has been issued is not erased. This is because, if the game control microcomputer 101 or the payout control microcomputer 171 erases the stored information each time the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the control process becomes complicated. .. Thus, the information stored in the game RAM 104 and the payout RAM 174 is not erased while the setting change mode is set, and the control processing of the game control microcomputer 101 and the payout control microcomputer 171 is complicated. It prevents you from becoming.

As shown in FIG. 26B, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed after the setting value “1” is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 when the mode is changed to the setting change mode, as shown in FIG. As shown in, the setting value “2” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display unit 300. That is, the display of the set value "1" is switched to the display of the set value "2". Thereby, the person who has changed the setting can recognize that the setting value has been switched to “2”.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26C, on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, a set value change image YG (change suggestion image) showing an upward arrow is displayed in an overlapping manner from the setting change image SH. To be done. By displaying the setting value change image YG, it is possible for the setting changer to know that the setting value has been changed (increased). The set value change image YG is displayed for a few seconds after the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, and then disappears, and only the setting change image SH is displayed again on the display screen 50a.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 26C, the speaker 620 outputs the voice "setting value has been changed". This voice of "the set value has been changed" enables the person who has changed the setting to know that the set value has been changed. The voice "setting value has been changed" is output only once, and thereafter, the voice "setting can be changed" is repeatedly output as described above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26C, the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light in a special second light emission mode. By the light emission in the second light emission mode, it is possible for the setting changer to know that the setting value has changed. The light emission in the second light emission mode is executed for a few seconds after the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, and thereafter, the light emission in the first light emission mode is restored as described above.

Then, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed while the set value “2” is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 as shown in FIG. 26C, as shown in FIG. The setting value “3” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the segment display 300. That is, the display of the set value “2” is switched to the display of the set value “3”. This allows the setting changer to know that the setting value has been changed to "3".

Further, as shown in FIG. 26D, the set value change image YG is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, the speaker 620 outputs the voice "the set value has been changed", and the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special second light emission mode. By these, it is possible to make the person who has changed the setting grasp that the setting value has been changed again.

By the way, the person who has changed the setting is basically facing the back side (see FIG. 8) of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and is looking at the 7-segment display 300 when pressing the RAM clear switch 191. Therefore, it is difficult for the setting changer to understand the display of the set value change image YG on the display screen 50a and the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 in the special second light emission mode. Therefore, the display of the set value change image YG and the light emission in the special second light emission mode indicate that the set value has been changed mainly for the employees of the game hall around the pachinko machine PY1. It is meant to suggest (notify). In this way, the employees of the surrounding game arcade can grasp the change of the set value, and thus can grasp that the set value has not been changed illegally.

In particular, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, as shown in FIGS. 26C and 26D, the setting value change image YG is displayed on the display screen 50a rather than the setting change image SH is displayed (mode suggestion). Is displayed (change suggestion) with priority. Further, the speaker 620 gives priority to the output of the voice "setting value has been changed" (indication of change) over the output of the voice "mode changeable" (indication of mode change). Further, in the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54, the light emission in the special second light emission mode (change suggestion) is executed with priority over the light emission in the special first light emission mode (mode suggestion). In this way, by giving priority to the suggestion that the set value has been changed rather than the suggestion that the set value can be changed, in the unlikely event that the set value is illegally changed, employees in the surrounding amusement halls will be changed. It is possible to make the employee more aware of the misconduct.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 26C and 26D, the set value change image YG does not show the set value itself to be changed, but is an image only showing that the set value has been changed. Further, the voice "setting value has been changed" does not indicate the setting value itself to be changed, but is a voice simply indicating that the setting value has been changed. Thus, in the setting change mode, the setting values are not shown by the rendering means such as the image display device 50 and the speaker 620, except for the 7-segment display 300, which is mainly viewed only by the person who changes the setting. Therefore, even if the employees of the surrounding game arcade can understand the situation where the set value can be changed or the set value has been changed, they cannot grasp the value itself of the set value. Therefore, even if an outsider such as a player looks at the display screen 50a or hears the sound from the speaker 620 in the setting change mode, it is possible to prevent the set value from being grasped.

Next, a method of determining the set value will be described. In order to confirm the set value, it is necessary to rotate the rotating portion 183 of the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotational position (ON position) to the standby position (OFF position) using the setting key 184 in the setting change mode. is there. As a result, the setting change mode ends, and the set value displayed last in the setting change mode is confirmed. The operation of rotating the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) from the rotation position toward the standby position will be appropriately referred to as “setting confirmation operation”.

When the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 26F, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 displays a setting value confirmation image SK indicating the characters "setting value has been confirmed". .. By displaying the setting value confirmation image SK, it is possible for the person who has changed the setting or the employee at the surrounding game hall to know that the setting value has been determined. The set value confirmation image SK is hidden after being displayed for a very short time after the setting confirmation operation is performed.

Further, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 26(F), the speaker 620 outputs the voice "setting value is confirmed". By the voice of "the set value is confirmed", it is possible to make the person who has changed the setting or an employee of the surrounding game hall know that the set value has been confirmed. In addition, the voice "setting value is confirmed" is output only once when the setting confirmation operation is performed.

When the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 26F, the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light in a special third light emission mode. By the light emission in the third light emission mode, it is possible to make the person who has changed the setting or the employee at the surrounding game hall know that the set value has been fixed. Note that the light emission in the third light emission mode is executed for a very short time after the setting confirmation operation is performed, and then ends.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the setting confirmation operation is performed and the setting change mode ends, the set value displayed in the lighting mode (changeable mode) on the 7-segment display 300 (for example, " 3”) disappears. That is, the set value is hidden (non-display mode). Then, instead of the 7-segment display 300, an initial display described later (see FIG. 26F) is executed. In this way, the setting changer can confirm the confirmation of the setting value by changing the setting value displayed in the lighting mode to the non-displaying mode. Furthermore, since the set value is not displayed after the set value is confirmed, it is possible to make the confirmed set value less noticeable to the surroundings.

When the set value is thus determined, as shown in FIG. 26(F), as the initial display on the 7-segment display 300, all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 from the first display area 310 to the fourth display area 340 are displayed. (See FIG. 24) lights up. By lighting all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 in this manner, it is possible to clearly show the execution of the initial display to the person who has changed the setting and has confirmed the setting.

The meaning of the initial display on the 7-segment display device 300 is as follows. The 7-segment display 300 displays the set value as described above, and also displays the base as described later. However, the set value or the base displayed on the 7-segment display unit 300 is based on the assumption that the 7-segment display unit 300 is functioning normally, and the 7-segment display unit 300 itself has a failure or malfunction. Or, it is not completely free from the possibility of unauthorized modification.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the setting change mode ends, the initial display is automatically executed on the 7-segment display unit 300. This allows the person who has changed the setting to know that the 7-segment display 300 is functioning normally. That is, it is possible to confirm that the set value displayed in the setting change mode is a correct value. Furthermore, it is possible to recognize that the base displayed after the initial display will also be displayed correctly. If the mode does not shift to the setting change mode when the power is turned on, the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display 300 immediately after the power is turned on.

By the way, in this embodiment, the setting change mode is completed before the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is rotated to the standby position by the setting confirmation operation. Specifically, at the moment when the setting key 184 starts to move from the rotational position to the standby position, the setting change mode ends and the set value is fixed. Therefore, in the following, the configuration of the setting key cylinder switch 180a provided inside the setting key cylinder 180 and the configuration of the electric circuit around the game control microcomputer 101 will be described, and the timing for determining the set value will be described in detail. To do.

As shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 101 is provided with an input terminal P14 (see FIGS. 28(A)(B)(C)). The input terminal P14 is adapted to input a switch signal of either "H" level (voltage higher than upper limit threshold voltage) or "L" level (voltage lower than lower limit threshold voltage) from the signal line E1. There is. Note that the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON by inputting a switch signal (first signal) of "H" level from the signal line E1, and determines "L" level from the signal line E1. If the switch signal (second signal) is input, it is determined that the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF.

The signal line E1 is connected to the terminal s1 of the setting key cylinder switch 180a. A ground line E4 extending from the branched portion Q1 toward the ground G of the signal line E1 is provided. A resistor T2 is connected in series to the ground line E4, and the resistor T2 makes it difficult for current to flow from the signal line E1 to the ground line E4. In this way, the signal line E1 extending from the input terminal P14 is connected to the setting key cylinder switch 180a, while the ground line E4 is connected at the branch portion Q1 between the setting key cylinder switch 180a and the input terminal P14. ing. The resistor T2 is a pull-down resistor. Therefore, in the signal line E1, the level of the switch signal is set to the “L” level unless the electric power of DC5V is supplied via the setting key cylinder switch 180a.

The setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with a terminal s2. A power line E2 is connected to the terminal s2, and DC5V power is supplied to the power line E2. Note that, in FIG. 27, the symbol Vc means that DC 5V power is supplied. The resistor T3 is connected in series to the power line E2. Further, the setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with a terminal s3. A ground line E3 extending toward the ground G is connected to the terminal s3.

Here, the setting key cylinder switch 180a is provided with a switching piece s4. One end of the switching piece s4 is connected to the terminal s1. On the other hand, the other end of the switching piece s4 can be brought into contact with the terminal s2 or the terminal s3 by the setting changer rotating the setting key 184. Thus, when the setting key 184 is in the standby position, the switching piece s4 is in contact with the terminal s3 (see the solid line in FIG. 27), and when the setting key 184 is in the rotating position, the switching piece s4 is in contact with the terminal s2. (See FIG. 28A).

Next, the timing for determining the set value will be described with reference to FIGS. 28(A), (B) and (C). FIG. 28A is a diagram showing the state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a when the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is in the rotation position. At this time, the terminals s1 and s2 are in a conductive state, and the DC 5V power supplied to the power line E2 is supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a. As a result, the "H" level switch signal is input from the signal line E1 to the input terminal P14 of the game control microcomputer 101. Thus, while the "H" level switch signal is being input to the input terminal P14 of the game control microcomputer 101, the setting change mode is set.

Then, the setting changer rotates the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotation position to the standby position by the setting confirmation operation. FIG. 28B is a diagram showing the state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a at the moment when the setting key 184 starts to rotate from the rotation position. As shown in FIG. 28B, when the switching piece s4 is separated from the terminal s2, the terminals s1 and s2 are brought out of conduction. Therefore, the DC 5V power supplied to the power line E2 is not supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a. At this time, since the signal line E1 connected to the input terminal P14 is connected to the ground line E4 at the branch portion Q1, the switch signal switches from “H” level to “L” level. That is, the switch signal of "L" level is input to the input terminal P14 of the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the setting change mode ends and the set value is fixed.

Note that FIG. 28C is a diagram showing a state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a when the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is at the standby position. When the setting changer completely rotates the setting key cylinder 180 to the standby position by the setting confirmation operation, the switching piece s4 comes into contact with the terminal s3. At this time, similarly to the above, the DC5V power supplied to the power line E2 is not supplied to the signal line E1 via the setting key cylinder switch 180a, so that the switch signal remains at the “L” level.

As can be seen from the above description, the set value determination timing is the timing shown in FIG. 28B, and the setting change mode ends as soon as the setting key 184 starts rotating from the rotation position. Therefore, the setting changer immediately hides the setting value (for example, the setting value “3” shown in FIG. 26D) displayed on the 7-segment display 300 in the setting change mode immediately after starting the setting confirmation operation. It is possible (see FIG. 26F). In other words, it is possible to make the set value invisible on the 7-segment display 300 before the setting key 184 finishes rotating to the standby position. In this way, by hiding the set value displayed on the 7-segment display unit 300 as soon as possible, it is possible to reduce the risk that the set value that has been confirmed will be recognized by the surroundings as much as possible.

Also, when an employee (setting changer) at a busy amusement hall performs the setting confirmation operation before the opening of the amusement hall, the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is correctly rotated to the standby position by careless or unfamiliar operation. May not let you However, even if such a situation occurs, the switch signal input to the game control microcomputer 101 is switched from the “H” level to the “L” level (see FIGS. 28(A) and (B)), so the setting is made. The value can be confirmed and hidden. Therefore, even if the setting changer is inadvertent or unfamiliar, the setting change mode can be ended and the situation where the set value is continuously displayed on the 7-segment display 300 can be prevented. .. Furthermore, with the early timing of ending the setting change mode, the display of the image SH during the setting change, the output of the sound "Setting can be changed", and the mode suggestion of the light emission in the special first light emission mode are ended. The timing will be early. Therefore, even if the setting key cylinder 180 is not properly rotated to the standby position by an inadvertent or unfamiliar operation, it is possible to prevent the situation in which the setting value can be changed from being continuously suggested.

On the other hand, in order to shift to the setting change mode when the power is turned on, the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is firmly moved from the standby position (see FIG. 28C) to the rotating position (FIG. 28A). You have to rotate it. That is, when the setting key 184 is rotated halfway from the standby position due to an unfamiliar operation or vibration of a person who changes the setting, the switch signal does not switch from the “L” level to the “H” level (FIG. 28). (See (B)), it is not possible to shift to the setting change mode. In this way, the setting value can be changed only when the person who changes the setting surely operates the setting key 184 to the rotation position, and it is possible to prevent unintentional transition to the setting change mode. is there.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 29, the setting key cylinder 180 is arranged on the left side of the 7-segment display 300. In other words, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the setting key cylinder 180 is arranged on the right side of the 7-segment display 300 when viewed from the person who changes the setting. Further, the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 191 are located below the 7-segment display unit 300 and the setting key cylinder 180 and closer to the setting key cylinder 180 than the 7-segment display unit 300 (when viewed from a setting changer). It is arranged on the right side of the setting key cylinder 180). Further, the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 191 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction.

When the setting (setting value) is to be changed, a person who has changed the setting first opens the inner frame 21 so that the back side of the inner frame 21 can be touched, and the outer cover 25 is provided to be openable and closable. Open the open/close cover 25a. As a result, the setting key 184 can be inserted into the setting key cylinder 180 mounted on the game control board 100 arranged inside the outer cover 25.

Here, most setting changers try to operate the setting key 184 with their right hand, which is their dominant hand. At this time, if the setting key cylinder 180 is on the left side of the 7-segment display 300 as viewed from the person who changed the setting (that is, from the person facing the setting key cylinder 180), the right hand (or The right arm) may cover the 7-segment display unit 300, and the display content (set value) of the 7-segment display unit 300 may be difficult to see.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the setting key cylinder 180 is arranged to the right of the 7-segment display device 300 when viewed from the person who changed the setting. This prevents the right hand (or right arm) of the person who has changed the setting from covering the 7-segment display 300. As a result, it is possible to prevent the setting value displayed on the 7-segment display device 300 from becoming difficult to see. Note that such a positional relationship may cause a situation where the set value immediately before being confirmed (the set value immediately before being hidden) cannot be seen, and it is difficult to know what the set value has been confirmed, particularly during the setting confirming operation. It is effective in preventing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 used for the setting value switching operation is below the 7-segment display 300 and the setting key cylinder 180, and seen from the setting changer than the setting key cylinder 180. It is located on the right. Therefore, when the setting changer performs the setting value switching operation with the right hand that is the dominant hand, the right hand (or right arm) of the setting changer does not cover the 7-segment display 300. Therefore, it is possible to improve the visibility of the 7-segment display device 300 when the set value is switched. Further, since the RAM clear switch 191 is located closer to the setting key cylinder 180 than the 7-segment display unit 300, the person who changes the setting clears the RAM with less movement using his or her dominant hand (right hand) operating the setting key cylinder 180. The switch 191 can be operated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the power switch 195 used for the setting change mode shift operation is also provided at a position closer to the setting key cylinder 180 than the 7-segment display 300, like the RAM clear switch 191. Therefore, it is possible for a person who has changed the setting to operate the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 191 with a few operations using the dominant hand (right hand) who has operated the setting key cylinder 180. In particular, the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 191 are arranged side by side at a slight interval, so that a person who has changed the setting can easily operate both the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 191 with only one hand. .. Note that the right hand (or right arm) of the person who has changed the setting does not cover the 7-segment display 300 even during the setting change mode transition operation. Therefore, it is possible to improve the visibility of the 7-segment display 300 when shifting to the setting change mode.

If the above effect is not expected, the RAM clear switch 191 is located below the 7-segment display 300 and closer to the 7-segment display 300 than the setting key cylinder 180 (for example, a pachinko game machine). It may be provided at a position on the left side of the center of the PY1 on the back side in the left-right direction (or at least a position on the left side of the setting key cylinder 180). With such a configuration, the person who has changed the setting can operate the RAM clear switch 191 with the left hand while holding the setting key 184 with the right hand (that is, with the standby of the operation of the setting key 184). Even in such an operation situation, since the right hand (or right arm) and the left hand (or left arm) are not covered by the 7-segment display device 300, the workability of setting change and the visibility of the 7-segment display device 300 are good. It can be anything.

Subsequently, returning to FIG. 27, the LED driver 350 will be described. The LED driver 350 is integrated into the 7-segment display 300, and is not mounted on the game control board 100. In this way, by using the general-purpose 7-segment display 300 incorporating the LED driver 350, a space for mounting the LED driver on the game control board 100 becomes unnecessary. As a result, it is possible to control the display of the 7-segment display device 300 while reducing the load of design change on the game control board 100.

As shown in FIG. 27, the game control microcomputer 101 is provided with a serial data transmission terminal TX3. Further, the LED driver 350 is provided with a serial data receiving terminal RXD. The serial data transmission terminal TX3 and the serial data reception terminal RXD are connected by a serial data line E5. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 can control the driving of the LED driver 350 by transmitting the serial data via the serial data line E5. As a result, it is possible to perform the display control of the set value, the initial display, and the display control of the base described later on the 7-segment display unit 300. In this way, by performing display control by serial communication, it is possible to simplify the wiring on the game control board 100 as compared with the case where display control is performed by parallel communication. As a result, it is possible to further reduce the burden of design changes on the game control board 100.

As shown in FIG. 27, a damping resistor T4 is serially connected to the serial data line E5. The damping resistor T4 can attenuate noise on the serial data line E5. Further, the LED driver 350 is provided with an RST terminal. The reset signal line E6 is connected to the RST terminal. The reset signal line E6 is a line to which a reset signal is transmitted from the power supply unit 190 via the payout control board 170, and the capacitor CA5 is connected in parallel to the reset signal line E6. With this capacitor CA5, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the reset signal is dropped to the “L” level due to static electricity or the like, even though the reset signal is at the “H” level.

Next, a case will be described where the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not store information indicating the set value (set value information). The set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 107 (set value information storage means, see FIG. 6) of the game RAM 104 each time the set value is selected (changed) in the setting change mode. However, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shipped (factory shipment) from the production factory, the set value information storage unit 107 does not store the set value information. That is, no setting value is set. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the set value information storage unit 107 is a storage area (storage means) provided in the gaming RAM 104, but is provided separately from the gaming RAM 104. It may be a storage means.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the power is turned on in the state where no set value is set, it is possible to shift to the error mode. Even if no setting value is set, if the setting change mode shift operation is performed, the setting mode is changed to the setting change mode instead of the error mode. The error mode is a mode in which control related to a game cannot be executed in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and is not released unless the power switch 195 is turned off to shut off the power.

In the error mode, as shown in FIG. 30(A), in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300, the lighting portions LB25, LB28, LB29, LB30, LB31 (see FIG. 24) indicate “E”. The light is emitted in an error lighting manner so as to represent the character "." By this light emission, it is possible to let an employee or the like in the game hall know that the error mode has been entered, that is, the setting value has not been set. The light emission in this error lighting mode (error suggestion) continues until the error mode is released by powering off.

Further, in the error mode, as shown in FIG. 30(B), the operation suggestion image SE indicating the text "The setting value is not set, please perform the setting change mode transition operation" is displayed on the display screen 50a. Is displayed. By displaying the operation suggestion image SE (error notification), it is possible for the employee or the like in the game arcade to understand the situation in which the set value must be set. It should be noted that the display of the operation suggestion image SE continues until the error mode is canceled by the power cut off.

In the error mode, as shown in FIG. 30B, the speaker 620 outputs a special error sound. At this time, as shown in FIG. 30(B), the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special error light emission mode. By outputting these error sounds (error notification) and emitting light in an error light emission mode (error notification), it is possible to let an employee or the like of the game arcade know that the error mode has been entered. The output of the error sound and the light emission in the error light emission mode are continued until the error mode is canceled by the power supply being cut off.

Here, in the present embodiment, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 107 of the gaming RAM 104 is not erased even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on. Therefore, after the factory shipment, the setting change mode transition operation is performed to temporarily store the setting value information in the setting value information storage unit 107, and thereafter, the setting value information is not stored in the setting value information storage unit 107. Does not occur. Therefore, in this case, the error mode will not be entered at the next power-on. In short, the transition to the error mode occurs when the setting value has not been set even once and the setting change mode transition operation is not performed when the power is turned on. In this way, even when the RAM clear switch 191 is simply pressed or when the power is not turned on (shut-off state), the setting value information is not erased, and thus it is possible to unnecessarily shift to the error mode. It is possible to prevent. The set value information storage unit 107 is composed of a volatile storage unit (DRAM) so as to be able to handle a relatively large number (frequent) accesses, but is, for example, a non-volatile storage unit (EEPROM or the like). It may be configured.

8. Display of Base Next, display of the base will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. In this embodiment, the base can be displayed on the 7-segment display 300. The base is the ratio of the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) acquired by the player to the number of balls (total number of shoot balls), which is the number of game balls discharged by the player. By confirming the base on the 7-segment display 300, it is possible to understand that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has been improperly modified, or has a malfunction or a malfunction.

In addition, the base explained in this embodiment means the base in the normal gaming state to the last, the base in the jackpot gaming state, the base in the high probability state and the time saving state, the base in the normal probability state and the time saving state, It does not mean the base from power-on to the present time. That is, in the present embodiment, the base explained below is the number of balls to be shot (the total number of balls), which is the number of game balls shot by the player in the normal game state, obtained by the player in the normal game state. It is the ratio of the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls). Therefore, the total number of shot balls or the number of prize balls described below means only the total number of prize balls or the number of prize balls in the normal game state.

In this embodiment, the base is newly calculated every time the total number of fired balls reaches 60,000. Then, the base information (base information) calculated every time the number of shots reaches 60,000 is sequentially stored in the base information storage unit 108 (see FIG. 6) of the game RAM 104. However, information on the base currently being calculated (hereinafter referred to as "current base") and the base calculated when the total number of fired balls reaches 60,000 before starting calculation of the current base (hereinafter "1 time"). Information of "base before") and information of base (hereinafter referred to as "twice before base") calculated when the total number of shots reached 60000 before the base once before and twice Information up to the base (hereinafter referred to as “three times previous base”) calculated when the total number of fired balls reaches 60000 before the previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108. In this way, the 7-segment display unit 300 is based on the information of the current base, the information of the one-time-before base, the information of the two-time-before base, and the information of the three-time-before base stored in the base-information storage unit 108. , The current base, the once before base, the twice before base, and the three times before base may be displayed.

The start of display of the base differs in timing depending on whether or not the setting change mode has been entered, that is, whether or not the setting change mode entry operation has been performed. When the setting change mode shift operation is performed, the setting shift mode is entered after the power is turned on as described above. In this case, the base display is started after the setting change mode ends and the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display unit 300. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without performing the setting change mode shifting operation, the base display is started immediately after the power is turned on, the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display unit 300. In any case, the point that the base display is started after the initial display on the 7-segment display unit 300 remains the same.

As shown in FIG. 31(A), when the initial display is started on the 7-segment display unit 300, the initial display is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). Then, as the initial display ends, the current base display is started, as shown in FIG. When the current base is displayed here, the current base (for example, “36”) is displayed in two digits (% display) on the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. .. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting manner (a manner in which light continues to be emitted) as indicated by “bL.”. That is, when the light emission of the lighting mode of "bL." is seen, it means that the base is currently displayed.

The display of the current base shown in FIG. 31B is executed only for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). After that, when the information of the previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108 at the end of the display of the current base, the display of the previous base is started as shown in FIG. 31C. When the previous base is displayed here, the previous base (for example, “37”) is displayed in two digits in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. .. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting manner as indicated by “b1.”. That is, when the light emission of the lighting mode of "b1." is seen, it means that the base one time before is displayed.

The display of the one-time-before base shown in FIG. 31C is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). After that, if the base information storage unit 108 stores the information of the base twice before, at the end of the display of the base once before, the display of the base twice before is started as shown in FIG. It When the base before twice is displayed here, the base before twice (for example, “35”) is displayed in two digits in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. .. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting manner as indicated by “b2.”. That is, when the light emission of the lighting mode of "b2." is seen, it means that the base two times before is displayed.

The display of the base before twice shown in FIG. 31D is executed only for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). After that, if the base information storage unit 108 stores the information about the base three times before, the display of the base three times before is displayed as shown in FIG. 31E. Be started. When the base three times before is displayed here, the base three times before (for example, “38”) is displayed in two digits in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300. .. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a lighting manner as indicated by “b3.”. That is, when the light emission in the lighting mode of "b3." is seen, it means that the base three times before is displayed.

The display of the base three times before shown in FIG. 31D is executed only for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). Then, the display of the current base is started again as shown in FIG. 31(B) with the end of the display of the base three times before. Thereafter, the current base display shown in FIG. 31(B), the one-time-before base display shown in FIG. 31(C), and the two-time-before base display shown in FIG. 31(D) are displayed at predetermined time intervals. The display and the display of the base three times before shown in FIG. 31E are repeatedly executed. Note that the current base, the one-time-preceding base, the two-time-before base, and the three-time-before base are displayed with 1% as a standard unit, but may be displayed with 5% as a standard unit, for example, and are appropriately changed. It is possible.

By the way, FIG. 31C shows the case where the previous base is displayed when the information of the previous base is stored in the base information storage unit 108. On the other hand, when the base information storage unit 108 does not store the information of the previous base once, the display shown in FIG. 32C is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 32(C), in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display device 300, the lighting portions LB23, LB31 (see FIG. 24) are indicated by “−−”. It emits light in a lighting manner. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking manner (a manner in which light emission and extinction are repeated) as indicated by “b1.”. In this manner, the flashing light emission of "b1." and the display of "---" indicate that the previous base cannot display yet.

Similarly, when the base information storage unit 108 does not store the information of the previous base twice, as shown in FIG. In the region 340, the lighting portions LB23 and LB31 emit light in a lighting manner as indicated by "---". Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking manner as indicated by “b2.”. In this way, the blinking light emission of "b2." and the display of "---" indicate that the base twice before is still undisplayable.

If the base information storage unit 108 does not store the information of the base three times before, as shown in FIG. , "---", the lighting portions LB23 and LB31 emit light in a lighting manner. Then, in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, the lighting portions LB1 to LB16 emit light in a blinking manner as indicated by “b3.”. Thus, the blinking light emission of "b3." and the display of "---" indicate that the base 3 times before is still undisplayable. The base information storage unit 108 is configured by a volatile storage unit (DRAM) so as to be able to handle a relatively large number (frequent) accesses, but is configured by, for example, a non-volatile storage unit (EEPROM or the like). It may be done.

9. Transition after power-on Next, the transition after power-on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described for each operation. When the power is turned on, the power switch 195 is switched from the OFF operation (OFF state) to the ON operation (ON state). After the power is turned on, it is divided into the following five cases.

First, as the first case, a setting change mode transition operation may be performed. In this case, as soon as the power is turned on, the mode changes to the setting change mode as described above. When the setting change mode is entered, the setting change mode does not end unless the setting key 184 is rotated from the rotation position to the standby position. When the setting change mode ends, as described above, the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display unit 300, and then the base is displayed (see FIG. 31).

In the present embodiment, the operation of shifting to the setting change mode includes pressing the RAM clear switch 191 when the power is turned on. However, as described above, when the setting change mode is set, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is not erased. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the setting change mode ends, the information related to the game is automatically erased before the processing related to the game (the game control processing from step S101 to step S106 shown in FIG. 43) is executed. ing. With this, it is possible to prevent the game from being restarted in a state where the information related to the game stored before the power is turned on remains despite the setting value being changed in the setting change mode. When the setting change mode ends, the information related to the game is erased without pressing the RAM clear switch 191 again. Therefore, the person who changes the setting can erase the information related to the game without duplicating the operation. Is possible.

However, when the information related to the game is deleted after the setting change mode ends, the setting value information stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 is not deleted. This is because, if the information related to the game is erased and the set value information is also erased, the set value determined in the setting change mode becomes meaningless. By not erasing the set value information in this way, the set value information remains stored even when the power is turned on next time. As a result, it becomes unnecessary for the employee of the game arcade to set the set value again when the same set value as the previous time is acceptable, and it is possible to avoid an increase in the operation load.

As described above, when the setting change mode ends, the game control microcomputer 101 erases the information related to the game. After that, by the main timer interrupt processing (S005, see FIG. 43) described later, the processing related to the game (game control processing from step S101 to step S106) is executed, and the initial display and base on the 7-segment display 300 A process related to display (base display process of step S108) is executed.

Next, as a second case, the setting change mode transition operation may not be performed when the power is turned on when the setting value information is not stored. In this case, as soon as the power is turned on, the error mode is entered as described above. In the error mode, as shown in FIG. 30(A), the 7-segment display 300 emits light in an error lighting mode so that the 7-segment display 300 displays the character "E". As a result, it is possible to let the employee at the game arcade who sees the character "E" on the 7-segment display 300 instead of the set value, knows that the set value has not been set yet. Further, in the error mode, as shown in FIG. 30B, a special error sound is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special error light emission mode. This makes it possible to show the shift to the error mode more easily than when the 7-segment display 300 shows the letter "E" on the back side of the pachinko game machine PY1 (see FIG. 8). As a result, it is possible to make it easier for a person who turns on the power switch 195 or an employee of the surrounding game arcade to recognize that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 cannot execute a game. When the error mode is entered, the error mode cannot be released until the power is turned off. Therefore, at the next power-on, it is necessary to shift to the setting change mode and set the setting value (store the setting value information).

Subsequently, as a third case, the RAM clear switch 191 may be pressed down when the power is turned on while the setting value information is stored. However, in the third case, the setting key cylinder 180 is not rotated to the moving position when the power switch 195 is switched from the OFF operation to the ON operation. In this case, as soon as the power is turned on, the information related to the game stored in the game RAM 104 is erased without shifting to the setting change mode. However, even at this time, the setting value information stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 is not deleted. This is because if the setting value information is to be erased, it is necessary to perform a setting change mode transition operation so as not to transition to the error mode at the next power-on, which complicates the operation. In this way, after the information related to the game is erased, the game control microcomputer 101 performs the processing related to the game (the game control processing from step S101 to step S106) by the main timer interrupt processing (S005, see FIG. 43) described later. ) Is performed, and the process related to the initial display and the base display on the 7-segment display unit 300 (the base display process in step S108) is also executed.

Subsequently, as a fourth case, the setting key 184 may be rotated to the rotation position when the power is turned on while the setting value information is stored. However, in the fourth case, the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed when the power switch 195 is switched from the OFF operation to the ON operation. In this case, immediately after the power is turned on, the mode is changed to the set value confirmation mode without being changed to the setting change mode. Unlike the setting change mode, the set value confirmation mode cannot select the set value, but is a mode for confirming the set value based on the stored set value information. For example, when the setting value confirmation mode is entered when the setting value information indicating that the setting value is “1” is stored, the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 emits light so as to indicate “1”. To do. This set value confirmation mode is configured to end when a fixed time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of displaying the set value on the 7-segment display 300. In this way, an employee of the amusement arcade can move to the set value confirmation mode if he/she only wants to confirm which set value is set without erasing (ram clear) the information related to the game when the power is turned on. , It is possible to confirm the current setting value.

The transition to the set value confirmation mode can be considered, for example, in the following cases. During the game by the player, a defect of the image display device 50 or a defect of a movable member (a movable plate 55k, a frame movable member provided in the game machine frame 2, an AT opening/closing member 14k, a power tube opening/closing member 12k, etc.). May occur. In this case, an employee of the game arcade may turn on the power switch 195 and then turn it on again in order to solve the above-mentioned problem. At this time, since the game is suspended, the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed when the power is turned on so as not to erase the information related to the game. However, an employee of the game hall may want to confirm the set value that has been set. Therefore, in such a case, by setting the setting key 184 to the rotating position when the power is turned on, it is possible to shift to the set value confirmation mode and to confirm the set value on the 7-segment display 300. is there. At this time, the set value is displayed only on the 7-segment display device 300, and the set value is not suggested by the rendering means such as the image display device 50 and the speaker 620. This is to prevent the player from grasping the set value. It should be noted that an effect indicating that the setting value confirmation mode is set may be executed by an effect means such as the image display device 50 and the speaker 620.

When the set value confirmation mode ends, the game control microcomputer 101 does not basically clear the information related to the game, but performs the process related to the game (step S005, see FIG. 43) by the main timer interrupt process (S005, see below). The game control processing from S101 to step S106) is executed, and the processing related to the initial display and the base display on the 7-segment display 300 (the base display processing of step S108) is executed. However, when it is determined that the checksum of the game RAM 104 and the checksum of the game RAM 104 stored (stored) at the time of power interruption do not match before executing the processing related to the game, exceptionally Information relating to the game is cleared, assuming that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are abnormal.

Finally, as a fifth case, there is a case where the power switch 195 is simply switched from the OFF operation to the ON operation while the setting value information is stored. That is, in the fifth case, the setting key 184 is not rotated to the rotation position when the power is turned on, and the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed. In this case, the mode is not changed to the setting change mode or the set value confirmation mode after the power is turned on. Therefore, as soon as the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 basically does not clear the information related to the game, executes the process related to the game, and displays the initial display and the base display on the 7-segment display unit 300. Perform the processing. However, if it is determined that the checksum of the gaming RAM 104 and the checksum of the gaming RAM 104 stored at the time of power interruption do not match before executing the process related to the game, the checksum of the game RAM 104 is exceptionally related to the game. Information is cleared.

10. Design setting suggesting effect and high setting suggesting effect In the present embodiment, when the setting change mode is set as described above, the display screen of the image display device 50 is reduced in order to reduce the possibility that the set value is grasped by the surroundings as much as possible. No image indicating the set value is displayed on 50a. However, even if the setting change mode is terminated, if no image suggesting the setting value is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, the setting value is set for the player in the game. It becomes impossible to provide the entertaining nature that makes you guess. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the setting change mode ends, a symbol setting suggesting effect or a high setting suggesting effect may be executed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, thereby providing the player with amusement. Is possible.

First, the symbol setting suggesting effect will be described. The symbol setting suggesting effect is an effect that suggests the set value set by any of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, or the right effect symbol EZ3, when the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in a lost manner. is there. The left effect symbol EZ1 means the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the left effect symbol display area on the left side of the display screen 50a. In addition, the medium effect symbol EZ2 means an effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the medium effect symbol display area in the center of the display screen 50a. The right effect symbol EZ3 means the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the right effect symbol display area on the right side of the display screen 50a.

As shown in FIG. 33, the effect symbol EZ has a display mode in which a portion indicating a number (number portion) and a portion indicating a character are combined, and there are 9 types of effect symbol EZ. In the following, the effect symbol EZ in which the numeral portion is “1” is referred to as a first effect symbol EZa, the effect symbol EZ in which the numeral portion is “2” is referred to as a second effect symbol EZb, and the numeral portion is “3”. A certain effect symbol EZ is referred to as a third effect symbol EZc, an effect symbol EZ having a number portion of "4" is referred to as a fourth effect symbol EZd, and an effect symbol EZ having a number portion of "5" is a fifth effect symbol EZe. The production symbol EZ in which the numeral portion is “6” is called the sixth production symbol EZf, the production symbol EZ in which the numeral portion is “7” is called the seventh production symbol EZg, and the numeral portion is “8”. A certain effect symbol EZ will be referred to as an eighth effect symbol EZh, and an effect symbol EZ having a numeral portion “9” will be referred to as a ninth effect symbol EZi.

The symbol setting suggesting effect is executed when the determination of the big hit is a loss. In this case, among the three effect symbols EZ (left effect symbol EZ1, middle effect symbol EZ2, right effect symbol EZ3) that are stopped and displayed using the lost effect symbol effect lottery tables shown in FIGS. 34(A) to (F). One effect symbol EZ is determined. The loss effect symbol lottery tables shown in FIGS. 34(A) to 34(F) are provided according to set values. Therefore, among the loss effect design lottery tables shown in FIGS. 34(A) to 34(F), a table corresponding to the set value currently set is used. As shown in FIGS. 34(A) to (F), among the first effect symbol EZa to the ninth effect symbol EZi, the effect symbol EZ corresponding to the set value is selected by lottery as compared with the other effect symbol EZ ( Various loss effect design symbol lottery tables are set so that the distribution ratio) becomes high. It is to be noted that the effect symbol EZ determined in the various lost effect symbol design lottery tables is determined by lottery as to which of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3. The remaining two effect symbols EZ other than the effect symbol EZ determined in the lost effect symbol lottery table are determined by lottery using the effect symbol lottery table (not shown) based on the variation pattern.

As described above, for example, when the set value is set to “6”, when the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in the losing stop mode, which of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed. The frequency with which the sixth effect symbol EZf is increased. That is, when the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 35(B) after the variation effect is started as shown in FIG. 35(A), It becomes easy for any of the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 to be stopped and displayed as the sixth effect symbol EZf. As a result, the player is required to understand a relatively large number of stop displays of the sixth effect symbol EZf, and it is possible to infer that the set value is "6". In other words, it is possible to let the player pay attention to which effect symbol EZ is frequently stopped and displayed even if the player loses the game, and it is possible to provide a novel gaming interest.

Next, the high setting suggestive effect will be described. The high setting suggesting effect is an effect that suggests that the setting value is a high setting of "4" or "5" or "6" when the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed due to SP reach loss. This high setting suggestive effect may be executed only when the set value is set to "4", "5" or "6", and the set value is "1" or "2" or "3". If it is set to "", it is not executed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the set value is “4”, “5”, or “6” at the stage when he or she grasps the execution of the high setting suggestion effect.

Here, the high setting suggestive effect of the present embodiment is a condition that the SP reach is lost, and the number of shot balls after the power is turned on is a multiple of 10,000 shots such as 10,000 shots, 20,000 shots, 30,000 shots, 40,000 shots, 50,000 shots, and 600,000 shots. It is executed when the reached condition is met. The condition of SP reach loss is provided in order to maintain the player's willingness to play by performing the high setting suggestion production, which is greatly discouraged by SP reach loss. Further, the condition that the number of shot balls reaches a multiple of 10,000 shots is provided in order to make the high setting suggestion effect a privilege that can be executed on an extremely rare occasion.

Specifically, the high setting suggestive effect is executed as shown in FIG. That is, after reaching, the battle effect is executed as SP reach as shown in FIG. 36(A). In FIG. 36(A), as a battle effect, a battle image BT showing that the main character and the rival character fight in baseball is displayed on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 36(A), the battle defeat effect is executed as SP reach loss. In FIG. 36(B), as a battle defeat effect, a battle defeat image BH indicating that the hero character has been defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 50a. Then, as shown in FIG. 36(C), the effect symbol EZ (left effect symbol EZ1, middle effect symbol EZ2, right effect symbol EZ3) is stopped and displayed in a lost manner (for example, "191"). In this way, with the player being aware of the SP reach loss, the high setting suggestion effect is executed as shown in FIG. Specifically, in FIG. 36D, a phoenix bird image FT (implication effect image) showing that a phoenix flies and appears is displayed on the display screen 50a as a high setting suggestion effect. As a result, the player who sees the phoenix image FT is made aware of the setting value of "4", "5", or "6", and forgets the disappointment of SP reach loss. It is possible to give a feeling of elation.

11. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 47.

[Main Control Main Processing] The game control microcomputer 101 provided in the game control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 37 from the game ROM 103 when the power is turned on. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1".

As shown in FIG. 37, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) described later is performed. After the power-on process (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process is executed (S003). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. 15 are incremented by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a cycle of 4 msec, for example. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main-side timer interrupt process (S005) ends, until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is started, various counters by normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S003) The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after interrupt enable (S004) is performed.

[Power-On Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-on process (S001), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets access permission to the game RAM 104 (S009). As a result, it becomes possible to write and read information to and from the gaming RAM 104. Next, the set value designation command for notifying the set value information (set value information) stored in the set value information storage unit 107 of the game RAM 104 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 (S010). .. As a result, the effect control board 120 receives the setting value designation command when the power is turned on, so that the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the setting value set in the previous game. However, in the processing of step S010, if the set value information is not yet stored in the set value information storage unit 107, the game control microcomputer 101 does not transmit the set value designation command.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (ON state) (pressed down) and the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (ON state) (S011). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting change mode transition operation is being executed. If the setting change mode transition operation has been executed (YES in S011), the process proceeds to step S013 via the setting change mode process (S012) described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S011 that the setting change mode transition operation has not been executed (NO in S011), then it is determined whether or not the setting value information storage unit 107 stores the setting value information (S016). ). If the set value information is not stored (NO in S016), it means that the set value has never been set, and the process proceeds to an error mode process (S021) described later. On the other hand, if the setting value information is stored (YES in S016), then it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (S017). In short, the process of step S017 is a process of determining whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed, although the setting change mode has not been entered. If the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (YES in S017), the process proceeds to step S013.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 191 is not ON (NO in S017), then it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (S018). In short, the process of step S018 is a process of determining whether or not the setting key cylinder 180 is in the rotating position although the setting change mode is not entered. If the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (YES in S018), a setting value confirmation mode process described later is executed (S019), and the process proceeds to step S020. On the other hand, if the setting key cylinder switch 180a is not ON (NO in S018), it means that the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed and the setting key cylinder 180 is not in the rotating position when the power is turned on. In this case, the process proceeds to step S020 without executing the setting confirmation mode process of step S019. When the process proceeds to step S020, a process at the time of power failure recovery described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step S022.

In step S013, the information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (S013). However, at this time, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 107 and the information about the base stored in the base information storage unit 108 (information on the total number of fired balls, information on the total number of prize balls, 1 Information on the previous base, information on the second base, and information on the third base) will not be cleared.

In this way, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the setting value information is not cleared, so that the game can be restarted at the setting value that was set before the power failure. In other words, it is possible to play the game without shifting to the setting change mode and setting the set value each time the power is turned on. In addition, even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the information related to the base is not cleared. It is possible to display the base and the base three times before.

When the setting change mode transition operation is performed, YES is determined in step S011 and the process proceeds to step S012. In this case, the information related to the game stored in the game RAM 104 in step S013 is not cleared unless the setting change mode process in step S012 is completed. In short, when performing the setting change mode transition operation, it is possible to clear the information related to the game stored in the game RAM 104 after the setting change mode ends. On the other hand, when the setting key cylinder 180 is not in the rotational position when the power is turned on, but the RAM clear switch 191 is being pressed, a YES determination is made in step S017 and the process proceeds to step S013. Become. In this case, the information related to the game stored in the game RAM 104 can be cleared immediately after the power is turned on.

After step S013, the game control microcomputer 101 initializes the work area of the game RAM 104 (S014). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. Subsequently, a RAM clear notification command for notifying the clearing of the storage contents of the game RAM 104 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 (S015), and the process proceeds to step S022. In step S022, as other power-on processing, for example, setting of the game CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed, and this processing is finished.

[Setting Change Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the setting change mode processing (S012), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets a setting for notifying the effect control board 120 of the shift to the setting change mode. Send the mode change command (S030). Then, it is determined whether or not the set value information is stored in the set value information storage unit 107 (S031). If the set value information is stored (YES in S031), since the set value has been set before the power failure, the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 based on the set value information (S032) (Fig. 26(B)). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits serial data for displaying a set value from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27) to the LED driver 350. In this way, the setting changer can grasp the set value set before the power failure on the 7-segment display 300 immediately after performing the setting change mode shifting operation.

In step S033, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch 191 is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 has been pressed in the setting change mode. If it is ON (YES in S033), new setting value information is stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 to advance the setting value by one (S034). When the set value is "6" and the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the set value information indicating that the set value is "1" is stored. Then, the set value is displayed on the 7-segment display 300 based on the new set value information (S035) (see FIGS. 26C and 26D). As a result, it is possible for the person who has changed the setting to know that the set value has been increased.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits to the effect control board 120 a set value change command for notifying that the set value has been changed (S036), and sends the set value that is incremented by one. A setting value designation command for notifying information (setting value information) is transmitted (S037), and the process proceeds to step S038. In step S038, it is determined whether the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF. That is, it is determined whether or not the setting confirmation operation has been performed. If it is not OFF (NO in S038), it is not the timing to end the setting change mode yet, so the process returns to step S033. On the other hand, if it is OFF (YES in S038), a setting value designation command (confirmation setting information) for notifying the information of the confirmed setting value (setting value information) is transmitted to the effect control board 120 ( S039). Then, a setting mode end command for notifying the end of the setting change mode is transmitted to the effect control board 120 (S040). Further, the setting value displayed on the 7-segment display unit 300 is set to the non-display mode (S041), and the process proceeds to step S013 (see FIG. 38) described above. In this way, as soon as the setting key cylinder switch 180a is turned off, the set value cannot be seen on the 7-segment display 300, and it is possible to make it difficult for the surroundings to grasp the fixed set value. The processing after step S013 has been described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

Here, in the present embodiment, there are three timings at which the setting value designation command including the setting value information is transmitted to the effect control board 120. The first timing is the timing of transmitting the setting value designation command by the process of step S010 when the power is turned on. The second timing is the timing of transmitting the setting value designation command by the processing of step S037 when the setting value is changed in the setting change mode. The third timing is the timing at which the setting value designation command is transmitted by the processing of step S039 when the setting value is confirmed with the end of the setting change mode.

As described above, by limiting the timing of transmitting the setting value designation command to only three, it is possible to reduce the risk that the setting value information is illegally acquired to the outside. That is, the above-described first timing, second timing, and third timing are until the processing related to the game (the game control processing from step S101 to step S106 shown in FIG. 43) is started after the power is turned on. It is a timing that does not occur after the game is started. Thus, the setting value designation command is not transmitted from the game control board 100 to the production control board 120 during business hours (mainly during the game), and the setting value is illegally grasped by skimming for the setting value designation command. It is possible to reduce the risk of being caught as much as possible.

[Set Value Confirmation Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the set value confirmation mode processing (S019), the game control microcomputer 101 first displays the set value on the 7-segment display 300 based on the set value information ( S050). Then, it is determined whether or not a fixed time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the display of the set value was started on the 7-segment display 300. If it has not elapsed (NO in S051), the process of step S051 is repeated, and the display of the set value on the 7-segment display 300 continues. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S051), the set value displayed on the 7-segment display 300 is set to the non-display mode (S052), and step S020 described later (refer to the process at the time of power interruption recovery in FIG. 38). ). As described above, in the setting value confirmation mode process (S019), unlike the setting change mode process (S012) described above, the setting value is not changed, and the current setting value is simply displayed on the 7-segment display 300. Only.

[Power Failure Recovery Process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the power failure recovery process (S020), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the power failure flag is ON (S060). The power failure flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of power failure, and is a flag that is turned on in a power failure monitoring process (see FIG. 47) described later. If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S060), there is a possibility that the power has not been normally shut off, and the process proceeds to step S065.

On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S060), the checksum of the gaming RAM 104 is calculated (S061), and the checksum of the gaming RAM 104 stored (stored) at the time of power interruption ( 47) (see step S161 in FIG. 47) is determined (S062). If these checksum values do not match (NO in S062), it is determined that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are abnormal, and the flow proceeds to step S065. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S062), it is determined that the contents stored in the game RAM 104 are normal, and the flow proceeds to step S063.

In step S063, the setting management of the work area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103, and this power recovery information is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S064), and proceeds to step S022 (see FIG. 38) described above. The processing after step S022 has been described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

On the other hand, in step S065, the information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared. At this time, the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 107 and the information about the base stored in the base information storage unit 108 (information on the total number of shot balls, information on the total number of prize balls, once) Information on the previous base, information on the previous base, and information on the previous base 3) will not be cleared. However, when the process proceeds to step S065, there is a possibility that the power is not shut off normally, or there is a possibility that the stored contents of the game RAM 104 are abnormal because the checksum values do not match. .. Therefore, instead of the process of step S065, the setting value information and the information related to the base may be cleared. In this case, after clearing the setting value information, setting value information indicating "1", for example, as the setting value of the initial value may be newly stored in the setting value information storage unit 107. In the process of step S065, if the power cut flag set in the game RAM 104 is ON, the power cut flag is turned OFF.

After step S065, the work area of the game RAM 104 is initialized (S066). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits to the effect control board 120 a RAM clear notification command for notifying the clearing of the storage contents of the game RAM 104 (S067), and the above-described step S022 (see FIG. 38). ).

[Error Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the error mode processing (S021), the game control microcomputer 101 first displays “E” in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 (FIG. 30(A)). The error display processing for indicating the character of () is executed (S080). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits serial data for indicating the character "E" from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27) to the LED driver 350. As a result, in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display device 300, light is emitted in the error lighting mode so as to represent the character “E”. In this way, it is possible for an employee or the like of the game arcade to understand the transition to the error mode by showing the character "E" on the 7-segment display 300.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits an error command for notifying the shift to the error mode to the effect control board 120 (S081). After that, the loop processing is performed without returning to the power-on processing (S001, see FIG. 37). In this way, when shifting to the error mode, the error mode continues until the power is cut off. Therefore, when the power is turned on next time, the game cannot be started unless the mode is changed to the setting change mode and the setting value is set.

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main-side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 43 every short time such as 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the jackpot random number used in the jackpot lottery, the hit type random number for determining the jackpot type, the reach random number for determining whether or not to reach in the effect symbol variation production, the variation pattern The random pattern updating process of updating the variation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number (per random number) used for the normal symbol lottery, etc. is performed (S101). At least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. If all the random numbers are hardware random numbers, software does not need to update the random numbers. The random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs input processing (S102). In the input processing (S102), various sensors (first starting opening sensor 11a, second starting opening sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, big winning opening sensor 14a, general winning opening sensor 10a) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. , A detection signal detected by the discharge port sensor 18a (see FIG. 6) is read, and a prize ball command for paying out prize balls according to the type of the winning opening is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. The set prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board 170.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a starting opening sensor detection process (S103), a special operation process (S104), and a normal operation process (S105). In the starting opening sensor detection processing (S103), if there is a winning detection by the first starting opening sensor 11a or the second starting opening sensor 12a, it is confirmed that there are less than four holding memories corresponding to the starting opening where the winning detection is made. A random number such as a jackpot random number (a jackpot random number, a hit type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number (see FIG. 15A)) is acquired as a condition. In addition, if there is passage detection by the gate sensor 13a, a normal symbol random number (see FIG. 15B) is acquired on the condition that the number of reserved universal symbols is less than four.

In the special operation process (S104), the jackpot determination table (see FIGS. 16A to 16F) based on the set value indicated by the set value information is set to the random number such as the jackpot random number acquired in the starting opening sensor detection process (S103). ), a hit type determination table (see FIG. 14), a reach determination table (see FIG. 17A), and a special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 18). Note that the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot is a big hit using the jackpot determination tables shown in FIGS. 16A to 16F corresponds to “a determination process performed based on a ball entering the ball entrance”. Then, the special symbols for displaying the result of the jackpot lottery are displayed (variable display and stop display). When starting the variable display of this special symbol, the variation start command including the information of the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. When the stop display of the special symbol is started, the fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. As a result of the jackpot random number determination, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot game (special game) that opens the jackpot 14 according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times, see FIG. 14) according to the type of jackpot Play). In the execution of this jackpot game, at the time of starting the opening, an opening command including information on the type of the jackpot pattern that has been won is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. When starting a round game, a round designation command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. When starting the ending, the ending command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. Further, in the special operation process (S104), when the game state is changed, a game state designation command including information on the game state is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. In addition, in the special operation process (S104), when there is no storage of random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, a customer waiting standby command for causing the production control microcomputer 121 to execute the customer waiting production is set.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the starting mouth sensor detection process (S103), the normal symbol hitting determination table (see FIG. 17B), and the normal symbol variation pattern selection table (See FIG. 17(C)) is used to select the variation time of the normal symbol according to the game state. Then, a normal symbol display (variable display and stop display) for notifying the determination result of the universal symbol lottery is performed. As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, if the normal hit symbol is won, an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 19) according to the game state To do.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process of outputting the command set in each process described above to the effect control board 120 or the like (S106). Then, the base calculation process (S107), the base display process (S108), and the power-off monitoring process (S109), which will be described later, are executed, and this process ends.

[Base Calculation Processing] As shown in FIG. 44, in the base calculation processing (S107), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes the number-of-fired-balls counting processing (S110). In the firing ball number counting process (S110), the value of the firing ball number counter provided in the game RAM 104 is increased based on the detection signal from the outlet sensor 18a. However, in this embodiment, since the base in the normal game state is calculated, the value of the firing ball number counter is increased only in the normal game state. Next, it is determined whether or not the number of shot balls is a multiple of 10,000 shots, that is, whether the value of the number of shot balls is a multiple of 10,000 such as 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000 or 60,000 (S111). ). If it is not a multiple of 10000 shots (NO in S111), the process proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, if it is a multiple of 10,000 shots (YES in S111), a setting suggestion condition satisfaction command for notifying the effect control microcomputer 121 that the number of shot balls has become a multiple of 10,000 shots is set in the game RAM 104. (S112).

Succeedingly, in a step S113, a total prize ball number counting process is executed. In the total prize ball count processing (S113), the game RAM 104 is provided based on the detection signals from the first starting opening sensor 11a, the second starting opening sensor 12a, the special winning opening sensor 14a, and the general winning opening sensor 10a. The value of the total prize ball count counter is increased by a value corresponding to the prize ball count. However, in this embodiment, since the base in the normal game state is calculated, the value of the total prize ball number counter is increased by a value corresponding to the prize ball number only in the normal game state. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls for winning the first starting opening 11 is “3”, the number of prize balls for winning the second starting opening 12 is “1”, and the number of winning balls for the major winning opening is “3”. The number of prize balls is 10" and the number of prize balls for winning the prize in the general winning opening 10 is "5", but the number of these prize balls can be appropriately changed.

Subsequently, the current base calculation process is executed (S114). In the current base calculation process (S114), the current base (%) is calculated by dividing the value of the total prize ball number counter by the value of the shot ball number counter and multiplying by 100. Then, the calculated current base information (current base information) is stored in the base information storage unit 108.

After step S114, it is determined whether the number of shot balls has reached 60,000, that is, whether the value of the shot ball counter is 60,000 or more (S115). If the number has not reached 60,000 (NO in S115), this process ends. On the other hand, if the number has reached 60000 (YES in S115), the base information stored in the base information storage unit 108 is shifted and stored (S116).

Specifically, if there is storage of the base information before the third time (base information before the third time), the base information before the third time is cleared. Further, if the information of the base before the second time (base information before the second time) is stored, the base information before the second time is stored as the base information before the third time. Further, if there is storage of the base information before one time (base information before one time), the base information before one time is stored as base information before two times. The current base information (current base information) is stored as the previous base information.

After step S116, the value of the firing ball number counter is cleared (S117), the value of the total prize ball number counter is cleared (S118), and this processing is ended. Thus, every time the number of fired balls reaches 60,000, the number of fired balls and the total number of prize balls are reset, and the current base calculation is performed.

[Base Display Process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the base display process (S108), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the initial display end flag is ON (S120). The initial display flag is a flag indicating that the initial display on the 7-segment display unit 300 is completed. If the initial display end flag is not ON (NO in S120), the initial display process for executing the initial display on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S121). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits serial data for lighting all the lighting parts LB1 to LB32 of the 7-segment display 300 to the LED driver 350 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27). .. In this way, as shown in FIG. 26(F), the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display unit 300, and it is confirmed that the 7-segment display unit 300 itself has not been broken or malfunctioned or tampered with. It is possible.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a specific time (4.8 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the initial display was started on the 7-segment display 300 (S122). If the time has not elapsed (NO in S122), the present display is ended in order to continue the initial display on the 7-segment display unit 300. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S122), it is a timing to end the initial display on the 7-segment display 300, and the base display flag is currently set to ON (S123). The current base display flag is a flag indicating that the current base is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. After step S123, the initial display end flag is turned on (S124), and this processing ends.

When the initial display flag is ON in step S120 (YES in S120), the process proceeds to step S125, and it is determined whether or not the base display flag is currently ON (S125). If the current base display flag is ON (YES in S125), the current base display process for displaying the current base on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S126). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 displays "bL." in the lighting mode in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27), and the third display. The serial data for displaying the current base in the area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. Thus, as shown in FIG. 31(B), the base can be grasped at present with the 7-segment display device 300, and it is confirmed whether or not the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is broken or defective, or is illegally modified. It is possible.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a specific time (4.8 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the current base display was started on the 7-segment display 300 (S127). If the time has not elapsed (NO in S127), the present base is still displayed on the 7-segment display unit 300, and this process is ended. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S127), it is the timing to end the display of the current base on the 7-segment display unit 300, and the previous base display flag is turned ON (S128). The once before base display flag is a flag indicating that the display timing of the once before base is reached. After step S128, the current base display flag is turned off (S129), and this processing ends.

When the base display flag is not currently ON in step S125 (NO in S125), the process proceeds to step S130 shown in FIG. 46, and it is determined whether or not the previous base display flag is ON. If the previous base display flag is ON (YES in S130), it is subsequently determined whether or not the previous base information is stored in the base information storage unit 108 (S131). If there is a memory (YES in S131), the one-time-preceding base display process for displaying the one-time-before base on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S132). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 displays "b1." in the lighting mode in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27), and the third display. The serial data for displaying the previous base once in the area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. Thus, in the 7-segment display 300, not only the current base but also the base one time before can be grasped as shown in FIG. It is possible to more accurately determine whether or not it is applied.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S131 that the previous base information is not stored (NO in S131), the previous base non-display process is executed (S134). In this one-time-before base non-display process (S134), the game control microcomputer 101 uses the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27) to display "b1" in a blinking manner in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320. Is displayed, and serial data for displaying "--" in the lighting mode in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. At this time, as shown in FIG. 32(C), the 7-segment display device 300 cannot yet grasp the previous base.

Then, it is determined whether or not a specific time (4.8 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the one-time-preceding base display process (S132) or the one-time-preceding base non-display process (S134) was started (S135). ). If it has not elapsed (NO in S135), the present processing is ended in order to continue the previous base display processing (S132) or the previous base non-display processing (S134). On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S135), the second previous base display flag is turned ON (S136). The second-time base display flag is a flag indicating that it is the display timing of the second-time base. After step S136, the previous base display flag is turned off (S137), and this processing ends.

If the previous base display flag is not ON in step S130 (NO in S130), the process proceeds to step S138, and it is determined whether the second previous base display flag is ON. If the second-time base display flag is ON (YES in S138), it is subsequently determined whether or not the second-time base information is stored in the base information storage unit 108 (S139). If there is a memory (YES in S139), the 2nd before base display process for displaying the 2nd before base on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S140). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 displays "b2." in the lighting mode in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27), and the third display. The serial data for displaying the previous base twice in the area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. In this way, the 7-segment display 300 can grasp not only the current base and the one-time-before base but also the two-time-before base as shown in FIG. Alternatively, it is possible to more accurately determine whether or not unauthorized modification has been made.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S139 that the previous base information is not stored (NO in S139), the second previous base non-display process is executed (S141). In this second-time base non-display process (S141), the game control microcomputer 101 uses the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27) to display "b2" in a blinking manner in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320. Is displayed, and serial data for displaying "--" in the lighting mode in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. At this time, as shown in FIG. 32(D), the 7-segment display device 300 still cannot grasp the base twice before.

Then, it is determined whether or not a specific time (4.8 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the second-time base display process (S140) or the second-time base non-display process (S141). ). If it has not elapsed (NO in S142), the present processing is ended in order to continue the base display processing twice before (S140) or the base non-display processing twice before (S141). On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S142), the three-time base display flag is turned ON (S143). The 3rd previous base display flag is a flag indicating that the display timing of the 3rd previous base is reached. After step S143, the previous base display flag is turned off (S144), and this processing ends.

In step S138, when the second previous base display flag is not ON (NO in S138), the process proceeds to step S145, and it is determined whether the third previous base display flag is ON. In step S145, it is not substantially determined that the three-time base display flag is not ON. In other words, if the process proceeds to step S145, the three-time base display flag is ON, so the process always proceeds to step S146. In step S146, it is determined whether or not the base information storage unit 108 stores the previous base information three times. If there is a memory (YES in S146), the 3rd previous base display process for displaying the 3rd previous base on the 7-segment display 300 is executed (S147). Specifically, the game control microcomputer 101 displays "b3." in the lighting mode in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320 from the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27), and the third display. Serial data for displaying the previous base three times in the area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. In this way, the 7-segment display 300 can grasp not only the current base, the one-time-before base and the two-time-before base, but also the three-time-before base, as shown in FIG. It is possible to more accurately determine whether or not there is a failure, malfunction, or unauthorized modification.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S146 that the base information before three times is not stored (NO in S146), the base non-display processing for three times before is executed (S148). In the base non-display process three times before (S148), the game control microcomputer 101 uses the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27) to display "b3" in the blinking manner in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320. Is displayed, and serial data for displaying "--" in the lighting mode in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 is transmitted to the LED driver 350. At this time, as shown in FIG. 32(E), the 7-segment display device 300 cannot yet grasp the base three times before.

Then, it is determined whether or not a specific time (4.8 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the third-time base display process (S147) or the third-time base non-display process (S148). ). If it has not elapsed (NO in S149), the present processing is ended in order to continue the base display processing three times before (S147) or the base non-display processing three times before (S148). On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S149), the base display flag is currently turned ON (S150). As a result, in the next base display process (S108), the display of the current base is started on the 7-segment display unit 300. After step S150, the previous three-time base display flag is turned off (S151), and this processing ends.

[Power-off monitoring process] In the power-off monitoring process (S109), as shown in FIG. 47, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S160), and it must be input. If (NO in S160), this process ends. The power-off signal is a signal output from the power supply unit 190 when the monitored power supply voltage (for example, DC 24V) is not detected for a predetermined period (for example, 25 ms). If the power-off signal is input (YES in S160), the checksum is calculated and stored in the game RAM 104 (S161), and the power-off flag is turned on (S162). Then, the prohibition setting for access to the gaming RAM 104 is made (S163). This makes it impossible to write or read information to or from the gaming RAM 104. After that, the loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (S005, see FIG. 43).

12. Production mode and special opening production Next, before explaining the operation of the production control microcomputer 121, the production mode and special opening production will be described. In this embodiment, the effect mode is set corresponding to each of the game states. The effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 50. When the effect modes are different, the images displayed on the image display device 50 are different, such as the appearing characters, items, and background images, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode according to the effect modes. In this embodiment, there are a daytime mode corresponding to a low-probability non-time saving state (normal game state), a night mode corresponding to a high-probability time saving state, and a space mode corresponding to a low-probability time saving state.

When the daytime mode is set, a daytime background image Ha indicating daytime is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the daytime background image Ha recognize that the player is controlled to the low probability non-time saving state (normal game state). When the low certainty time saving state is shifted to the normal game state, as shown in FIG. 48(A), a left hitting image La for urging a left hitting is displayed for a predetermined time on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a. .. By displaying the left-handed image La, the player can know that the right-handed game is returned to the left-handed game.

When the night mode is set, as shown in FIG. 48(B), a night background image Hb indicating night is displayed on the display screen 50a. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the night background image Hb recognize that the player is controlled to the highly accurate time saving state. Further, during the setting of the night mode, as shown in FIG. 48(B), the right hit image Ra for urging the right hit is continuously displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a. By the display of the right-handed image Ra, the player can grasp the situation of right-handedness and aim for the ball to enter the electric chew 12D (the second starting opening 12).

When the space mode is set, the space background image Hc showing the universe is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 48(C). Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the space background image Hc recognize that it is controlled in the highly accurate time saving state. Further, during the setting of the night mode, as shown in FIG. 48(B), the right hit image Ra for urging the right hit is continuously displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a. By the display of the right-handed image Ra, the player can grasp the situation of right-handedness and aim for the ball to enter the electric chew 12D.

By the way, in this embodiment, in addition to the normal opening effect shown in FIG. 49(A), a special opening effect shown in FIG. 49(B) can be executed as the opening effect executed in the opening of the jackpot game. .. In the normal opening effect, as shown in FIG. 49(A), a normal opening image TP showing the appearance of the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the characters "SUPERBONUS" is displayed on the display screen 50a. This normal opening effect is generally executed as an opening effect, unlike a special opening effect described later.

On the other hand, in the special opening effect, as shown in FIG. 49(B), as shown in FIG. 49(B), the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is awake and the character "awaken BONUS" is special. The opening image KP is displayed. This special opening effect is executed only when the following two conditions are satisfied.

That is, first, as the first condition, it is necessary that the set value is changed in the setting change mode when the power is turned on. That is, it is necessary that an employee or the like of the game arcade depresses the RAM clear switch 191 in the setting change mode to change the set value when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on. Next, as the second condition, during the period from the transition to the normal game state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 30 times (by a predetermined time after being controlled to the second game state), the special symbol It is necessary to win the jackpot in the lottery (the predetermined specific conditions are satisfied). In other words, after shifting from the low-probability time saving state to the normal game state, which is disadvantageous to the player, it is necessary to win a big hit before the special symbol lottery is executed 30 times. Only when the above two conditions are satisfied, the special opening effect is executed in place of the normal opening effect.

Here, the meaning of the special opening effect will be described. As described above, the special opening effect can be executed only when the set value is changed in the setting change mode when the power is turned on. Therefore, the special opening effect can be said to be a setting change suggestion that suggests to the player that the set value has been changed. Note that the special opening presentation only suggests that the set value has been changed, and does not suggest a specific set value.

By the way, generally, in a pachinko gaming machine capable of setting a setting value in a game arcade, the setting value with the lowest jackpot determination probability among a plurality of setting values (for example, setting values from “1” to “6”) ( Often set to "1"). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine installed in the game arcade, the jackpot determination probability may be set to a relatively high setting value, but in most pachinko gaming machines, the lowest setting value is set. There is the fact that Therefore, most of the players often assume that the lowest setting value (“1”) is set and play the game.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the set value is changed in the setting change mode when the power is turned on, the special opening effect can be executed as the opening effect. This allows the player to know that the set value has been changed. As a result, it is possible to make the player think that it is the pachinko gaming machine PY1 whose setting value has been changed from the lowest setting value (“1”), and it is possible to excite the player's willingness to play. Further, it is possible to make the setting value changed from the lowest setting value to be interesting, and it is possible to improve the game motivation.

In addition, as described above, in order to execute the special opening effect, after changing from the low-probability time saving state (first gaming state) to the normal gaming state (second gaming state), the variable display of the special symbol is displayed 30 times. It is necessary to win the jackpot before it is executed. Therefore, from the player's point of view, even after shifting to an unfavorable normal game state, in order to confirm whether the setting value is changed, until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 30 times. In any case, I feel like I've hit the jackpot. In this way, even after shifting from the low-probability time saving state to the disadvantageous normal gaming state, it is possible to stir up the desire to win the jackpot and suppress a decrease in the gaming will.

Further, in general, a player often cancels a game when it shifts to an unfavorable normal game state. Therefore, on the next day after the business hours have ended, there are many pachinko game machines in which the game is played from the state after the shift to the normal game state. Here, the change of the set value is generally performed before the business start time (9:00) of the game arcade. Therefore, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the player tries to play the game positively immediately after the opening time of the game hall from the state after shifting to the normal gaming state. This is because it is possible to confirm whether or not the special opening effect is executed by allocating a big hit before the variable display of the special symbol is executed 30 times after shifting to the normal game state. At this time, if a special jackpot hit is executed and the special opening effect is executed, the player can grasp the situation in which the set value is changed and expect the change to a relatively high set value. Even if the special opening effect is not executed, the player can grasp the situation where the set value has not been changed, and by referring to the game data of the previous day, etc., the set value at the present time can be more easily guessed. Become. As described above, with this pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to allow the player to actively play the game from the state after the shift to the normal game state, immediately after the opening time of the game at the game hall. It is possible to increase the operation immediately after the start time.

13. Operation of Performance Control Microcomputer Next, the operation of the performance control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 61.

[Sub-control main process] The effect control microcomputer 121 included in the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 50 from the effect ROM 123 when the power is turned on. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the production control microcomputer 121 are provided in the production RAM 124.

As shown in FIG. 50, in the sub-control main processing, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power-off flag (a flag that is turned on when the power is turned off) is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S1001). If the determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is not ON, or if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are not normal even when the sub-side power-off flag is ON, the effect RAM 124 After initialization (S1002), the process proceeds to step S1003.

On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S1001 is YES, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned on due to the power interruption but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normally maintained, the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether the notification command is received (S1011). If the RAM clear notification command is received (YES in S1011), the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 has been cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is cleared (S1002), and the process proceeds to step S1003. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1003 without clearing the effect RAM 124.

Here, in the process of step S1002, when the effect RAM 124 is cleared, the information of the set value flag 125 described later is also cleared (erased). The set value flag 125 is for the production control microcomputer 121 to grasp the set value as information on the production side (sub side). Therefore, when the power is turned on, if the effect control microcomputer 121 clears the effect RAM 124, the set value information is also cleared.

In step S1003, other initial settings are performed. In other initial settings, for example, the setting of the effect CPU 122, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed. If the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF.

In step S1004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, a random number seed update process is executed (S1005). In the random number seed update process (S1005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random numbers for effect determination include random numbers for effect symbol determination for determining effect symbols, random numbers for determining variable effect pattern for determining variable effect patterns, and random numbers for predictor effect determination for determining various notice effects. Etc. The random number updating method can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S1005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S1006). In the command transmission process (S1006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are sent to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 uses the image display device 50 to execute various effects (variation effect, jackpot effect including opening effect, round effect, and ending effect). The production control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S1007). After that, steps S1004 to S1007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the reception interrupt process (S1008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009) and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1010) can be executed.

[Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S1008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, the strobe signal sent from the game control board 100 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. And the other interrupt processing (S1009, S1010) is executed in priority. As shown in FIG. 51, in the reception interrupt process (S1008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1101).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 52, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S1009), first, the input process is performed (S1201). In the input process (S1201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input section detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 7).

Subsequently, a lamp data output process is performed (S1202). In the lamp data output process (S1202), the set lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54) so as to emit the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 at a timing suitable for the effect is output to the sub-drive substrate. To 162. As a result, the sub-drive board 162 controls the light emission of the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54, so that the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 have a special first light emission mode (see FIG. )), special second light emission mode (see FIGS. 26C and D), special third light emission mode (see FIG. 26F), and special error light emission mode (see FIG. 30B). It is possible to emit light with.

Next, drive control processing (S1203) is performed. In the drive control process (S1203), drive data is created and output so as to drive the movable board 55k at a timing suitable for the performance. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Then, the watchdog timer process (S1204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process is finished.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of a 10 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 53, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S1301). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display content of the display screen 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S1302) is performed (S1303).

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates audio data (control data for outputting audio from the speaker 620) or executes audio control processing for outputting audio data to the image control board 140 (S1304). By this voice control processing (S1304), as will be described later, a voice "setting can be changed" (see FIGS. 26B and E) and a voice "setting value has been changed" (FIG. 26C). ) (D)), a voice “setting value is confirmed”, and a special error sound (see FIG. 30B) can be output from the speaker 620. After that, the production control microcomputer 121 executes other processing such as creating lamp data and updating various production determination random numbers (S1305), and ends this processing.

[Reception Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 54, in the reception command analysis process (S1301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received (S1401), and has received the command. If so, a mode status setting process described later is performed (S1402).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a setting value designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1403), and if it has received, performs a setting value flag changing process (S1404). In the setting value flag changing process (S1404), the setting value flag 125 of the effect RAM 124 is set based on the setting value information included in the setting value designation command. For example, if the setting value designation command includes the information of the setting value “1”, the setting value flag 125 is set to “1”, and the setting value designation command includes the information of the setting value “6”. For example, the set value flag 125 is set to "6". As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the current set value.

Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the initialization of the effect RAM 124 (setting value flag 125) in step S1002 (see FIG. 50) described above, the present time is based on the received setting value designation command. It is possible to grasp the set value in. Thereby, as will be described later, it is possible to execute the symbol setting suggesting effect and the high setting suggesting effect.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a setting mode shift command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1405), and if it has received the setting mode shift effect process (S1406). In the setting mode transition effect process (S1406), a setting mode transition effect command for displaying the setting change image SH shown in FIG. 26B is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the setting mode transition effect command displays the setting change image SH on the display screen 50a.

Further, in the setting mode transition effect process (S1406), sound data for outputting a sound "setting can be changed" (see FIG. 26B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the voice CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the voice data causes the speaker 620 to output a voice “setting can be changed”. In the setting mode transition effect process (S1406), lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in a special first light emission mode (see FIG. 26B) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. Set to. As a result, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in the special first light emission mode. As described above, the display of the setting change image SH, the voice "Setting can be changed", and the light emission in the special first light emission mode allow the setting changer to shift to the setting change mode and arbitrarily set. It is possible to know that the value can be changed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a set value change command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1407), and if it has received, a set value change effect process (S1408). In the set value change effect process (S1408), a set value change effect command for displaying the set value change image YG shown in FIG. 26(C) or FIG. 26(D) is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the setting value change effect command displays the setting value change image YG on the display screen 50a in an overlapping (layered) manner over the setting change image SH. As a result, it is possible to make the setting value change image YG easier to recognize than the setting change image SH, and preferentially indicate the situation in which the setting value is changed.

In addition, in the set value change effect process (S1408), sound data for outputting the sound “The set value has been changed” (see FIG. 26C or FIG. 26D) is stored in the effect RAM 124 in a predetermined manner. Set to the storage area of. As a result, the voice CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the voice data causes the speaker 620 to output the voice “setting value has been changed”. Further, in the set value change effect process (S1416), the lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in the special second light emission mode (see FIG. 26C or FIG. 26D) is used for effect. It is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 124. As a result, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a special second light emission mode. As described above, the display of the setting value change image YG, the sound "the setting value has been changed", and the light emission in the special second light emission mode allow not only the person who has changed the setting but also the employees of the surrounding amusement park. It is possible to let the staff know the situation where the set value is changed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a setting mode end command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1409), and if the setting mode end command has been received, the setting mode end effect process described below is performed (S1410).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1411), and if it has received, performs a variation effect start process described later (S1412).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1413), and if it has received the fluctuation effect end processing (S1414). In the fluctuation effect ending process (S1414), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation effect ending command for ending the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command is received from the game control board 100 (S1415), and if it is received, performs an opening effect selection process described later (S1416).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1417), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S1418). In the round effect selection processing (S1418), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S1419), and if it is received, performs an ending effect selection process (S1420). In the ending effect selection process (S1420), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 55, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an error command is received from the game control board 100 (S1421), and if received, performs an error mode notification process (S1422). .. In the error mode notification process (S1422), the operation suggestion effect command for displaying the operation suggestion image SE shown in FIG. 30(B) is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the operation suggestion effect command displays the operation suggestion image SE shown in FIG. 30B on the display screen 50a.

Further, in the error mode notification process (S1422), voice data for outputting a special error sound (see FIG. 30B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the audio CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the audio data causes the speaker 620 to output a special error sound. In the error mode notification process (S1422), the lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in a special error light emission mode (see FIG. 30B) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. To do. As a result, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a special error light emission mode. As described above, the display of the operation suggestion image SE, the special error sound, and the light emission in the special error light emission mode cause the employee at the game arcade to enter the error mode, that is, the set value is set. It is possible to get to know that not.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a setting suggestion condition satisfaction command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1423), and if it has received, sets the setting suggestion condition satisfaction flag to ON (S1424). The setting suggestion condition satisfaction flag is a flag indicating that the number of shots has become a multiple of 10,000 such as 10,000, 20,000, 30,000, 40,000, 50,000, and 60,000.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, as another process (S1425), a process based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, a process for performing an effect associated with variable display of normal symbols). Then, the received command analysis process (S1301) is ended.

[Mode Status Setting Process] The mode status setting process (S1402) is a process for changing the setting of the effect mode along with the change to the game state. When the production control microcomputer 121 is set to the daytime mode (see FIG. 48(A)) while being controlled to the low-probability non-time saving state (normal game state), the mode status is set to "1". .. Further, when the night mode (see FIG. 48B) is set while the high-accuracy time saving state is being controlled, the mode status is set to "2". If the space mode is set when the vehicle is controlled to the low-probability time saving state, the mode status is set to "3". The mode status is "1" by default.

As shown in FIG. 56, in the mode status setting process (S1402), first, the currently set mode status is referred to (S1501). Then, the received game state designation command is analyzed (S1502). Then, based on the analyzed game state designation command, it is determined whether or not to change the mode status (S1503). That is, it is determined whether the game state information included in the analyzed game state designation command is different from the game state information based on the mode status referred to in step S1501. If it is determined to change the mode status (YES in S1503), the process advances to step S1504. On the other hand, if it is determined not to change (NO in S1503), this process ends.

In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the game state designation command analyzed in step S1502 is the low-probability non-time saving state information. If it is the information of the low probability non-time saving state (YES in S1504), the mode status is set to "1" (S1505) and the left-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1506). Accordingly, when the left-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the left-handed image La in the upper left portion of the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 48(A). Display for a specified time only.

After step S1506, "30" is set to the normal shift counter provided in the effect RAM 124 (S1507). The normal shift counter is for counting the number of times the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol EZ) reaches 30 times after shifting to the normal game state.

Then, following step S1507, a background effect command based on the setting of the daytime mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1513). As a result, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the daytime background image Ha on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 48(A). In this way, the display of the daytime background image Ha enables the player to know that the effect mode is set to the daytime mode. Then, by displaying the left-handed image La, it is possible to grasp the situation where the player is aiming to enter the first starting opening 11 by left-handedness.

When NO is determined in the step S1504, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the game state designation command analyzed in the step S1502 is a highly accurate time saving state information (S1508). If it is the information of the highly accurate short time state (YES in S1508), the mode status is set to "2" (S1509), and the right hit display command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1510). Accordingly, when the right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the right-handed image Ra in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 48(B). Continue to display.

Then, following step S1510, a background effect command based on the setting of the night mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1513). Accordingly, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the night background image Hb on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 48(B). In this way, it is possible to let the player know that the effect mode is set to the night mode by displaying the night background image Hb. Then, by displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to grasp the situation of aiming to enter the second starting opening 12 by right-handedness.

If NO in step S1508, the game state information included in the game state designation command analyzed in step S1502 is the low-probability time-shortened state information, and the process advances to step S1511. In step S1511, the mode status is set to "3", and the right hit display command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1512). Accordingly, when the right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the right-handed image Ra in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 48(C). Continue to display.

Then, following step S1512, a background effect command based on the setting of the space mode is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1513). Accordingly, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the space background image Hc on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 48(C). In this way, it is possible to let the player understand that the effect mode is set to the night mode by displaying the space background image Hc. Then, by displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to grasp the situation of aiming to enter the second starting opening 12 by right-handedness.

[Setting Mode End Setting Processing] As shown in FIG. 57, in the setting mode end setting processing (S1410), the effect control microcomputer 121 first executes the setting mode end effect processing (S1601). In the setting mode end effect process (S1601), a set value decision effect command for displaying the set value decision image SK shown in FIG. 26(F) is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the set value confirmation effect command displays the setting change image SH shown in FIG. 26(E) on the display screen 50a, and then the setting shown in FIG. 26(F). The value confirmation image SK is displayed.

In addition, in the setting mode end effect process (S1601), sound data for outputting the sound "setting value is confirmed" (see FIG. 26F) is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. As a result, the voice CPU 149 of the image control board 140 that has received the voice data causes the speaker 620 to output the voice “setting value is confirmed”. Further, in the setting mode end effect processing (S1601), lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in a special third light emission mode (see FIG. 26F) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. Set to. As a result, the sub-drive board 162 that has received the lamp data causes the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 to emit light in the special third light emission mode. As described above, the display of the set value confirmation image SK, the sound "the set value has been confirmed", and the light emission in the special third light emission mode allow not only the person who has changed the setting but also the employee of the surrounding amusement park. Also, it is possible to grasp the situation in which the set value is fixed.

After step S1601, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines in the setting change mode whether or not the value of the set value flag is changed. That is, in the setting change mode when the power is turned on, it is determined whether or not the set value is changed from the value of the set value before the power is turned on. If it is determined that the setting value has not been changed (NO in S1602), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting value has been changed, the setting value change status flag is turned ON (YES in S1603), and this processing ends.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in Fig. 58, in the effect effect start process (S1412), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the fluctuation start command (S1701). The fluctuation start command includes information on a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 18) and information on special figure stop symbol data based on a jackpot judgment or the like. Next, the effect design selection process which will be described later is executed (S1702), and subsequently, the variable effect pattern selection process which will be described later is executed (S1703).

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a notice effect selection process (S1704). As a result, the contents of the notice effect such as so-called step-up notice effect and chance-up notice effect are determined. Next, drive data setting processing for setting drive data according to the selected variation effect pattern is executed (S1705).

After that, the production control microcomputer 121 sets the selected production symbol, the variation production pattern, and the variation production start command for starting the variation production in the notice production in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 (S1706). When the variation effect start command set in step S1506 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and displays it on the image display device 50. A variable effect is produced on the screen 50a.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the value of the normal transition counter is larger than "0" (S1707). That is, in the process of step S1707, it is determined whether or not the number of times of variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol EZ) has reached 30 after shifting to the normal game state. If it is not larger than "0" (NO in S1707), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is larger than "0" (YES in S1707), the value of the normal transition counter is decreased by "1" (S1708). Then, it is determined whether or not the setting change status flag is ON (S1709). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting value is changed in the setting change mode when the power is turned on. If the setting change status flag is not ON (NO in S1709), this process ends.

On the other hand, if the setting change status flag is ON (YES in S1709), it is determined based on the variation pattern information whether or not the jackpot has been won (S1710). If the jackpot is not won (NO in S1710), this process ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot is won (YES in S1710), the setting change suggestion flag is turned on (S1711), and this processing is finished. The setting change suggestion flag is a flag for executing a special opening effect, as described later. In this way, the setting value is changed in the setting change mode when the power is turned on, and the jackpot is won in the period from the shift to the normal game state until the number of times the variable display of the special symbol reaches 30 times. In the situation, the setting change suggestion flag for executing the special opening effect is turned on.

[Production symbol selection process] The production symbol selection process (S1702) is a process for determining the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable production. As shown in FIG. 59, in the effect symbol selection processing (S1702), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the information of the variation pattern (see FIG. 18) indicates a gap (S1801). If it indicates a loss (YES in S1801), subsequently, using the loss effect symbol lottery table based on the set value flag 125, the lose effect symbol EZ is determined (S1802). The determined effect symbol EZ is the effect symbol EZ that is finally stopped and displayed among the three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that indicate the aspect of loss. Following step S1802, two effect symbols EZ excluding the lost effect symbol EZ are determined by lottery based on the variation pattern using an effect symbol lottery table (not shown), and this processing is finished.

From the above, for example, if the setting value flag 125 indicates “6”, the lost effect design random number is acquired, and the lost effect design random number is obtained using the lost effect design lottery table shown in FIG. 34(F). judge. In this case, since the sixth effect symbol EZf is easily determined as the lost effect symbol EZ, the frequency of execution of the symbol setting suggestion effect as shown in FIG. 35(B) becomes high. As a result, it is possible to make the player infer that the set value is “6” and also make the player lose interest in the lost aspect of the effect design EZ.

On the other hand, in step S1801, if the variation pattern information does not indicate a loss (NO in S1801), it means that the jackpot has been won, and the process advances to step S1804. In this case, three effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that are stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (doublet) are determined by lottery using the jackpot effect symbol lottery table (not shown) based on the variation pattern (S1804). , This process ends.

[Variation effect pattern selection process] The variation effect pattern selection process (S1703) is a process for determining a variation effect pattern that is the content of the variation effect. If the variation effect pattern is determined, the time of the variation effect, the variation display mode of the effect symbol, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the set value suggestion effect suggesting the set value, the content of the set value suggestion effect, SW The details of the content of the fluctuating effect including the presence/absence of the effect (effect button effect), the content of the SW effect, the effect development configuration, the type of the background of the effect symbol, etc. will be determined.

As shown in FIG. 60, in the fluctuating effect pattern selection processing (S1703), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the information of the fluctuating pattern (see FIG. 18) indicates SP reach loss (S1801). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation patterns are P11, P12, P13, P41, P42, P43 (see FIG. 18). If it indicates SP reach loss (YES in S1801), it is subsequently determined whether or not the setting suggestion condition satisfaction flag is ON (S1802). If it is ON (YES in S1802), the setting suggestion condition satisfaction flag is turned OFF (S1803), and the process proceeds to step S1804. In short, the case of proceeding to step S1804 means that the SP reach has been lost and the number of shot balls exceeds a multiple of 10,000 shots.

In step S1804, it is determined whether the value of the set value flag is "4", "5", or "6". If it is "4", "5", or "6" (YES in S1804), lottery is performed based on the variation pattern by using a variation effect pattern table for high setting suggestive effect (not shown). As a result, the SP reach loss variation effect pattern with the high setting suggestion effect is determined, and this processing ends. In this way, when the SP reach loss variation effect pattern with the high setting suggestion effect is determined, the battle effect shown in FIG. 36(A)→the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 36(B)→the effect shown in FIG. 36(C) After the stop display in the losing mode of the symbol EZ, as shown in FIG. 36(D), the high setting suggestion effect showing the phoenix image FT is executed. As a result, it is as if the player who is discouraged due to the SP reach loss grasps the phoenix image FT and obtains the high setting (the setting value is "4" or "5" or "6") by revival. It is possible to give a feeling of uplifting.

On the other hand, if the SP reach is not lost (NO in S1801), the setting condition suggestion flag is not ON (NO in S1802), and the set value is not the high setting (“4” or “5” or “6”) ( If NO in S1704), the process advances to step S1806. In step S1806, lottery is performed based on the variation pattern using a variation effect pattern table for high setting suggestion effect not shown. As a result, the fluctuating effect pattern without the high setting suggesting effect is determined, and this processing ends.

[Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 61, in the opening effect selection process (S1416), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the setting change suggestion flag is ON (S1901). If the setting change suggestion flag is ON (YES in S1901), the special opening effect pattern is selected (S1902). Then, the setting change suggestion flag is turned off (S1903), and the opening effect start command for starting the opening effect (special opening effect) with the selected special opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 ( (S1905), this processing ends. When the opening effect start command set in this case is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads the special opening image KP shown in FIG. 49B from the image ROM 142. The special opening effect is executed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50.

On the other hand, if the setting change suggestion flag is not ON in step S1901 (NO in S1901), the normal opening effect pattern is selected (S1904). Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect (normal opening effect) with the selected normal opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1905), and this processing ends. When the opening effect start command set in this case is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads the normal opening image TP shown in FIG. 49(A) from the image ROM 142. The normal opening effect is executed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50.

14. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the set value is changed in the setting change mode, the variable display of the special symbol is controlled to the normal game state. When the jackpot is won by the special symbol lottery before the number of times reaches 30, the special opening effect (see FIG. 49(B)) that suggests that the set value has been changed is executed as the opening effect. .. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who has grasped the special opening effect infer which setting value has been changed, and it is possible to improve the motivation for the game. That is, it is possible to make the player think that the setting value is changed from the setting value "1" having the lowest jackpot determination probability among the setting values "1" to "6", and the player's willingness to play is increased. It is possible to stir up.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the low-probability time-saving state is controlled to the disadvantageous normal game state (low-probability non-time-saving state), the player's willingness to play is reduced. However, as described above, if the jackpot is won by the special symbol lottery until the number of times the variable display of the special symbol reaches 30 times after the normal game state is controlled, the special opening effect is executed. Therefore, even after the player is controlled to the disadvantageous normal game state, it is possible to motivate the player to win the jackpot in order to know whether or not the setting has been changed.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the special opening effect that suggests that the set value has been changed is executed during the jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to make a player who feels a feeling of elation during the jackpot game know that the setting has been changed, and give a greater feeling of elation.

15. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 having the above-described configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined appropriately. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in this specification.

<Second form>
In the form (first form), the special opening effect shown in FIG. 49(B) is executed as the opening effect to suggest that the set value has been changed in the setting change mode. On the other hand, in the second mode, the special effect sound effect shown in FIG. 62 is executed in the high-accuracy time-shortening state, thereby suggesting that the set value has been changed in the setting change mode. The second mode will be described below with reference to FIGS. 62 and 63.

In the second form, the conditions for suggesting that the set value has been changed are the same as in the first form. That is, when the set value is changed in the setting change mode when the power is turned on, the jackpot is a big prize in the special symbol lottery until the number of times the variable display of the special symbol reaches 30 times after being controlled to the normal game state. Only when the player wins, the special effect sound effect as a setting change suggestion can be executed. Specifically, the special sound effect effect is an effect in which the speaker 620 outputs a special sound effect of “Kaquin” during the variable effect. It should be noted that the special sound effect “Kakeyn” is a sound that is not output except for the special sound effect production.

The special effect sound effect of the second form, the jackpot is won by the lottery of the special symbol until the number of times the variable display of the special symbol reaches 30 times after being controlled to the normal game state, and after the jackpot game It can be executed only in the highly accurate time saving state (night mode). However, the special effect sound effect is not necessarily executed every time the variable effect (variable display of the special symbol) is executed in the highly accurate short time state. Only when it is determined to execute the special sound effect effect based on the special effect sound effect determination table shown in FIG. 63, the special effect effect effect is executed during the variable effect effect. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the special effect sound effect random number and determines the special effect sound effect random number that is obtained using the special effect effect effect table shown in FIG. Whether to execute or not will be decided.

In this way, for the player, the jackpot is won by the special symbol lottery until the number of times the variable display of the special symbol reaches 30 times after being controlled to the normal gaming state, and the high-precision time saving state after the jackpot game. When shifting to, it will be noted whether or not the special effect sound effect is executed every time the effect is changed. Then, when the special effect sound effect can be grasped, it is possible to grasp the situation in which the set value is changed and expect the change to the relatively high set value. Even if the special sound effect production is not executed, the player can grasp the situation where the set value has not been changed, and by referring to the game data of the previous day, etc., the set value at the present time can be more guessed. It will be easier.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, it is possible to make the player, who grasps the special sound effect production, infer which set value has been changed, thereby improving the willingness to play the game. Is possible. In particular, since the special effect sound effect can be executed only during the high-accuracy short-time state, the player can be more interested in the effect during the high-accuracy short-time state. Then, when the special sound effect production is executed, it is expected that the set value is changed to a set value larger than “1” for the player who feels a feeling of elation in the high probability state. It is possible to give a greater sense of elation. The other operational effects of the second mode are similar to the operational effects of the first mode described above, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

<Other modifications>
In the first embodiment described above, the special opening effect is executed as a setting change suggestion indicating that the set value has been changed. However, the setting change suggestion is not limited to being executed as the opening effect, but may be executed as the round effect or the ending effect.

In the first embodiment, the special opening effect (setting change suggestion) can be executed when triggered by the control from the low-probability short-time state (first game state) to the disadvantageous normal game state (second game state). I chose However, the setting change suggestion may be executed when the game state other than the normal game state is controlled. For example, the setting change suggestion may be executed in response to the control from the high-accuracy time saving state (first gaming state) to the normal gaming state (second gaming state). Further, the setting change suggestion may be executed in response to the control from the high-probability non-time saving state (first gaming state) to the normal gaming state (second gaming state).

In the above-described first embodiment, the special opening effect (setting change suggestion) can be executed in response to a transition to a game state (normal game state) that is disadvantageous to the player. However, the setting change suggestion may be executed when the game state advantageous to the player is entered. For example, the special opening effect may be executed in response to the transition from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state. Further, the setting change suggestion may be executed when the high-accuracy time saving state is changed to the high-accuracy non-time saving state (for example, the small hit rush state).

In the above-mentioned first form, if the number of the variable display of the special symbol reaches 30 times (up to a predetermined time) after being controlled to the normal game state, if the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery, the special opening effect (setting change) Suggestion) could be implemented. However, the condition (condition up to a predetermined time) that the variable display of the special symbol reaches 30 times after being controlled to the normal game state may be changed as appropriate. For example, the above 30 times may be changed to other times. Further, for example, if the jackpot is won by the special symbol lottery before the prescribed time (for example, 5 minutes) set in advance after being controlled to the normal gaming state, the setting change suggestion may be executed. ..

In the first embodiment, the special opening effect (setting change suggestion) can be executed when the specific condition of winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery is satisfied. However, the establishment of the specific condition described above can be changed as appropriate. For example, the establishment of the specific condition may be that the special figure reservation has been accumulated up to a predetermined number (for example, the upper limit number), that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 10, or that a particular effect has been executed. .. Further, for example, a predetermined number of game balls may be shot, a predetermined number of award balls may be acquired, the number of times of winning the jackpot after the power is turned on has reached a predetermined number, or the like.

In the first embodiment, in the case where the set value is changed in the setting change mode, the jackpot in the special symbol lottery until the number of times the variable display of the special symbol reaches 30 times after being controlled to the normal game state If you win, the special opening performance will always be executed. However, the special opening effect may be executed or the special opening effect may not be executed by the lottery.

In the first or second form, the special opening effect or the special sound effect effect is executed as the setting change suggestion. However, the setting change suggestion may be an effect other than the above. For example, the frame lamp 212 or the panel lamp 54 (light emitting means) may be caused to emit light in a special light emission mode, or the speaker 620 (sound output means) may output a special BGM or a sound effect other than "caquine". .. Further, a special effect image, a special design image that is a special display mode, a special character image, a special item image, and a special customer waiting image may be displayed on the display screen 50a.

In the said 1st form or 2nd form, when a setting value was changed in the setting change mode at the time of power activation, a special opening effect or a special effect sound effect could be performed as a setting change suggestion. However, when the set value is not changed in the setting change mode when the power is turned on, a special opening effect (see FIG. 49(B)) or a special opening indication is provided as a no change suggestion indicating that the set value has not been changed. An effect such as a sound effect effect (see FIG. 62) may be executed. In this case, if a change-free suggestion such as a special opening effect or a special sound effect effect is executed, it is possible for the player to know that the set value has not been changed, and the change-free suggestion is executed. If not, it is possible to know that the set value has been changed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the presence/absence of execution of the suggestion of no change, and it is possible to improve the motivation of the game.

In the first form or the second form, the setting value can be set from the six kinds of setting values from "1" to "6". However, it may be configured as a gaming machine capable of setting a setting value out of 6 kinds or less. This is because the smaller the types of set values, the higher the importance of setting change suggestion that indicates that the set value has been changed. For example, in the case of a gaming machine that is set to one of two types of setting values of "1" or "6", if it is possible to grasp that the setting value has been changed by the setting change suggestion, "1" or "6" It becomes easy to guess which set value of “” has been changed. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to substantially understand the set value itself, and it is possible to give a great privilege to the player.

In the second embodiment, when the special effect sound effect determination table shown in FIG. 63 is used to perform the lottery, it is determined that the special effect effect effect is executed at a distribution rate of 3%. However, the distribution ratio at which the special effect sound effect is executed is not limited to 3%, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26B, 26C, and 26D, the set value may be directly shown on the 7-segment display 300, while the display screen 50a and the speaker of the image display device 50 are displayed. The 620 was not used to directly indicate the set point. On the other hand, as in the modification shown in FIG. 64, the set value may be directly indicated using the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 and the speaker 620.

That is, when the setting change mode transition operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 64(B), in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display unit 300, the set value (for example, ““ 1”) is displayed, and the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 displays the initial set value image YG1 indicating the set value (for example, “1”) on the setting change image SH. This initial set value image YG1 makes it possible for the person who has changed the setting and the employees in the surrounding amusement park to more easily understand the set value that was set before the power was turned on. In this modified example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits a setting value designation command in step S033 shown in FIG. 34, and the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the setting value designation command, based on which the initial setting value is set. Display control of the image YG1 may be executed.

After that, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 64C, the setting value “2” is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display unit 300, and the image display device is displayed. On the display screen 50a of 50, the changed set value image YG2 indicating the set value “2” is displayed from above the setting change image SH. Further, at this time, the speaker 620 outputs the voice "the setting value has been changed to "2"". The display of the changed set value image YG2 and the sound from the speaker 620 allow the person who has changed the setting and the employees in the surrounding game arcade to understand the changed set value in a more understandable manner. In this modified example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits the set value designation command in step S037 shown in FIG. 34, and the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the set value designation command, and the changed set value is determined. It suffices to execute the display control of the image YG2 and the voice control that "the set value has been changed to "2"".

Subsequently, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 64D, the changed set value image YG3 indicating the set value “3” is displayed on the display screen 50a and the speaker is displayed. 620 will output the voice "The setting value has been changed to "3"", and the notification of the setting value will change from "2" to "3". It is similar to the case shown.

After that, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, the 7-segment display 300 performs the initial display from the state shown in FIG. 64E to the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 as shown in FIG. 64F. A set value confirmation notification image SL indicating the text "The set value has been confirmed to be "3"" is displayed on. Further, at this time, the speaker 620 outputs the voice "The set value is set to "3"". By displaying the set value confirmation notification image SL and the sound from the speaker 620, it is possible to make the person who has changed the setting and the surrounding staff in the amusement hall understand the set value that is decided more easily. In this modified example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits the setting mode end command in step S040 shown in FIG. 34, and the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the setting mode end command, and the set value is determined. It suffices to execute the display control of the notification image SL and the voice control that "the set value is set to "3"".

As described above, in the modification shown in FIG. 64, there is an advantage that it is easy to grasp the set value set before the power is turned on, the changed set value, and the confirmed set value. On the other hand, there is a demerit that there is a high risk that the setting value will be grasped by anyone other than an employee of the game arcade. It should be noted that a light emitting means such as the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 may be used to notify the set value set before the power is turned on, the changed set value, and the confirmed set value.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, the set value displayed in the lighting mode (changeable mode) on the 7-segment display 300 becomes a non-display mode as shown in FIG. Instead, the initial display is executed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, like the modification shown in FIG. 65, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, the set value displayed in the lighting mode may be changed to a display mode other than the non-display mode.

That is, as shown in FIG. 65(A), it is assumed that in the setting change mode, the set value indicating, for example, “3” is displayed in the lighting mode in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display unit 300. When the setting confirmation operation is performed at this time, as shown in FIG. 65(B), the set value indicating “3” in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display 300 blinks (flashes and turns off repeatedly. Mode). This makes it possible for the person who has changed the setting to more easily indicate which setting value has been set. Then, after the set value is displayed in a blinking mode for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), as shown in FIG. 65C, the set value is in a non-display mode and the initial display is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 300. It may be executed. In the modification shown in FIG. 65, the display mode of the setting value shown in the setting change mode is the lighting mode and the display mode of the setting value shown when the setting confirmation operation is performed is the blinking mode. The display mode is an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

In the first embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 does not display the base when displaying the set value on the 7-segment display 300, and does not display the set value when displaying the base. .. However, as in the modified example shown in FIG. 66, in the 7-segment display 300, for example, the base is displayed in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320, and the set value is displayed in the fourth display area 340, for example. You may do so. In this case, the employee at the game arcade can grasp both the set value and the base at the same time. Note that which of the first display area 310 to the fourth display area 340 displays the set value or the base can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the set value and the base can be displayed on one 7-segment display 300. On the other hand, as in the modification shown in FIG. 67, the display means for displaying the set value and the display means for displaying the base may be separately provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 67(A), the set value is displayed in the fourth display area 340 of the first display means (7-segment display) 300A, and as shown in FIG. 67(B), The base may be displayed in the third display area 330 and the fourth display area 340 of the second display means (7-segment display) 300B. The display means for displaying the set value or the base is not limited to the 7-segment display, but may be another segment display, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, the sub liquid crystal display device, or the like. Further, display means for displaying the set value and display means for displaying the base may be provided on a board other than the game control board 100.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the backup power from the capacitor CA3 is supplied from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100, and then returned to the payout control board 170 and supplied again. Absent. On the other hand, in the modification shown in FIG. 68, the backup power source from the capacitor CA3 is configured to be supplied from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100 and then back to the payout control board 170 again. ing.

As shown in FIG. 68, in the electric circuit DK2 of this modified example, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 are connected by the harness HN5. The connector CN9 at one end of the harness HN5 is connected to the power supply unit 190, and the connector CN10 at the other end of the harness HN5 is connected to the payout control board 170. The harness HN5 is provided with a wiring H11 for supplying electric power (normal power supply) of DC5V from the power supply unit 190 and a wiring H12 serving as a ground line.

In the payout control board 170, there is a power line A11 (specific power line) between the connector CN10 and the branch portion J3. The power line A11 is connected to the wiring H11 of the harness HN5 via the connector CN10. In the payout control board 170, there is a power line A14 connected to the ground G. The power line A14 is connected to the wiring H12 of the harness HN5 via the connector CN10.

A filter NF1 similar to the filter NF1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected to the connector CN10 side of the power line A11. With this filter NF1, it is possible to remove high frequency noise from the normal power supply supplied through the power line A11. A capacitor CA1 similar to the capacitor CA1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the branch line J3 side of the power line A11 with respect to the filter NF1. By this capacitor CA1, it is possible to prevent the voltage of DC5V from dropping when the fluctuation (load) of the current in the normal power supply becomes large.

Further, a capacitor CA2 similar to the capacitor CA2 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the branch line J3 side of the power line A11 with respect to the capacitor CA1. This capacitor CA2 makes it possible to remove high frequency noise from the normal power supply in the power line A11. There is a power line C11 (first specific power line) extending from the branch portion J3 to the payout control microcomputer 171, and the power line C11 is connected to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the normal power source is supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the wiring H11, the power line A11, and the power line C11. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 can normally operate based on the normal power supply.

The payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN6. The connector CN11 at one end of the harness HN6 is connected to the payout control board 170, and the connector CN12 at the other end of the harness HN6 is connected to the game control board 100. In the harness HN6, wiring H16 for supplying backup power from the game control board 100 to the payout control board 170, wiring H14 for supplying backup power from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100, and normal power supply Wiring H15 for supplying from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100 is provided.

The payout control board 170 has a power line A12 (second specific power line) extending from the branch portion J3 to the wiring H14 of the harness HN6, and the resistor T1 (described in the comparative example) on the branch portion J3 side of the power line A12 ( A resistor T1 similar to that shown in FIG. 10) is connected in series. This resistance T1 makes it possible to suppress the current flowing from the branch portion J3 to the resistance T1. A diode DO1 similar to the diode DO1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected to the connector CN11 side of the power line A12 with respect to the resistor T1. This diode DO1 makes it possible to prevent charges accumulated in a capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) described later from flowing from the diode DO1 to the branch portion J3.

A capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) similar to the capacitor CA3 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the connector CN11 side of the power line A12 with respect to the diode DO1. As a result, when the power is cut off, the backup power can be supplied by discharging the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3. A capacitor CA4 similar to the capacitor CA4 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the connector CN11 side of the power line A12 with respect to the capacitor CA3. With this capacitor CA4, it is possible to remove high frequency noise from the backup power supply supplied through the power line A12.

The power line A12 is connected to the wiring H14 via the connector CN11. The wiring H14 is connected to the power line D11 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN12. The power line D11 is connected to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. This makes it possible to supply backup power from the capacitor CA3 to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 through the power line A12, the wiring H14, and the power line D11 when the power is cut off.

The payout control board 170 has a power line A13 extending from the branch portion J3 to the wiring H15 of the harness HN6. The power line A13 is connected to the wiring H15 via the connector CN11. The wiring H15 is connected to the power line D12 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN12. The power line D12 is connected to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. Thereby, the normal power source can be supplied to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 through the wiring H11, the power line A11, the power line A13, the wiring H15, and the power line D12.

In the electric circuit DK2 of this modification, the power line D13 is branched from the branch portion J4 of the power line D11 of the game control board 100. The power line D13 is connected to the wiring H16 via the connector CN12. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 68, as long as the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by the harness HN6, the backup power source from the capacitor CA3 is the power line A12, the wiring H14, and the power line D11. It is possible to supply to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line D13, the wiring H16, and the power line B11. In other words, the backup power is supplied to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 by being supplied from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100 and then back from the game control board 100 to the payout control board 170. It has become so.

Here, during the in-circuit inspection, as shown in FIG. 69, the in-circuit tester INC is connected to the payout control board 170 with the payout control microcomputer 171 removed from the payout control board 170. At this time, the in-circuit tester INC controls to supply power to the power line A11 and the power line A12. As a result, the in-circuit inspection is performed while the electric charge is stored in the capacitor CA3. After the in-circuit inspection is completed, the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170. However, at this time, the payout control board 170 is not connected to the game control board 100 via the harness HN6 (see FIG. 68).

Therefore, the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 does not return from the payout control board 170 to the payout control board 170 via the game control board 100, and does not act on the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the payout control microcomputer 171 malfunctions. At the stage of connecting the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 with the harness HN6 when assembling the entire pachinko gaming machine PY1, no electric charge remains in the capacitor CA3, so that the payout control microcomputer 171 malfunctions. There is no such thing.

As described in detail above, according to the electric circuit DK2 of this modification, as shown in FIG. 68, the capacitor CA3 provided on the payout control board 170 (specific control board) uses the backup power supply as the game control board. It can be supplied to 100 (another board) and can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 (specific control means) of the payout control board 170. Therefore, the backup power supply can be supplied to the two control boards without providing a capacitor as the backup power supply means in the power supply unit (power supply board, power supply unit), and a new backup power supply relationship is established. It is possible to

Further, according to the electric circuit DK2 of this modified example, when the game control board 100 is detached from the payout control board 170, the backup power is not supplied to the game control microcomputer 101 of the game control board 100. Furthermore, since the backup power is not supplied from the payout control board 170 to the payout control board 170 via the game control board 100, the backup power is not supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 either. Therefore, it is possible to remove the game control board 100 and initialize the game control microcomputer 101 and the payout control microcomputer 171 at the same time. That is, although the game control board 100 is removed and the control related to the game is stopped (the information related to the game is cleared in the game RAM 104), the information related to the payout remains in the payout RAM 174. It is possible to prevent the stored state. As a result, when the game control microcomputer 101 and the payout control microcomputer 171 are operated again by the normal power source, it is possible to start the operation from the state where they are both initialized.

Further, according to the electric circuit DK2 of this modification, as shown in FIG. 69, during in-circuit inspection, electric power of DC 5V is supplied by the electric power line A11 and the electric power line A12, and the electric charge is stored in the capacitor CA3. Therefore, the electric charge remains in the capacitor CA3 immediately after the in-circuit inspection. Therefore, after the in-circuit inspection, when the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170, the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are not connected. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the electric charge remaining in the capacitor CA3 from acting on the payout control microcomputer 171, and prevent a problem from occurring in the payout control microcomputer 171. Note that other operational effects are substantially the same as the operational effects of the above-described first embodiment, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, it is impossible to switch between the conductive state in which the backup power can be supplied from the capacitor CA3 to the payout control microcomputer 171 and the non-conductive state in which the backup power cannot be supplied. On the other hand, in the modification shown in FIG. 70, a switch SW1 is provided which can switch between a conducting state in which the backup power can be supplied from the capacitor CA3 and a non-conducting state in which the backup power cannot be supplied from the capacitor CA3 to the dispensing control microcomputer 171.

As shown in FIG. 70, in the electric circuit DK3 of this modification, the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 (specific control board) are connected by the harness HN7. The connector CN13 at one end of the harness HN7 is connected to the power supply unit 190, and the connector CN14 at the other end of the harness HN7 is connected to the payout control board 170. The harness HN7 is provided with a wiring H21 for supplying electric power of 5 VDC from the power supply unit 190 (normal power supply) and a wiring H22 serving as a ground line.

In the payout control board 170, there is a power line A21 between the connector CN14 and the branch portion J5. The power line A21 is connected to the wiring H21 of the harness HN7 via the connector CN14. Further, on the payout control board 170, there is a power line A13 connected to the ground G. The power line A13 is connected to the wiring H22 of the harness HN7 via the connector CN14.

A filter NF1 similar to the filter NF1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected to the connector CN14 side of the power line A21. A capacitor CA1 similar to the capacitor CA1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the branch line J5 side of the power line A21 with respect to the filter NF1. A capacitor CA2 similar to the capacitor CA2 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in parallel to the branch line J5 side of the power line A11 with respect to the capacitor CA1. There is a power line C21 from the branch portion J5 to the payout control microcomputer 171, and the power line C21 is connected to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. As a result, the normal power source is supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the wiring H21, the power line A21, and the power line C21. As a result, the payout control microcomputer 171 (specific control means) can normally operate based on the normal power supply. The power line A21 corresponds to the "specific power line", and the power line C21 corresponds to the "normal power line".

The payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 are connected by a harness HN8. The connector CN15 at one end of the harness HN8 is connected to the payout control board 170, and the connector CN16 at the other end of the harness HN8 is connected to the game control board 100. The harness HN8 is provided with a wiring H24 for supplying backup power from the game control board 100 to the payout control board 170 and a wiring H25 for supplying normal power from the payout control board 170 to the game control board 100. There is.

The payout control board 170 has a power line A22 extending from the branch portion J5 to the wiring H24 of the harness HN8, and the branch line J5 side of the power line A22 has the same resistance T1 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example. The resistor T1 is connected in series. A diode DO1 similar to the diode DO1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected to the connector CN15 side of the power line A22 with respect to the resistor T1.

A capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) similar to the capacitor CA3 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the connector CN15 side of the power line A22 with respect to the diode DO1. As a result, when the power is cut off, the backup power can be supplied by discharging the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3. A capacitor CA4 similar to the capacitor CA4 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example is connected in parallel to the connector CN15 side of the power line A22 with respect to the capacitor CA3.

Further, a branch portion J6 is provided on the electric power line A22 closer to the connector CN15 than the capacitor CA4. A power line A23 extends from the branch portion J6 toward the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171, and the power line A23 is connected to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171. However, in the third form, the power line A23 is provided with the switch SW1. The switch SW1 (switching means) switches between a conductive state (first state) in which the backup power can be supplied in the power line A23 and a non-conductive state (second state) in which the backup power cannot be supplied in the power line A23. It is a thing.

The switch SW1 is a toggle switch that can be switched between a conductive state and a non-conductive state by a manual operation. However, the switching means capable of switching the conducting state or the non-conducting state of the power line A23 is not limited to the mechanical switch SW1 such as the toggle switch. For example, it may be electronically controlled using a semiconductor element such as MOSFET, and can be appropriately changed. The power line A22 and the power line A23 correspond to “backup power line”.

Thus, in the state where the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this modified example is set in the game hall, the switch SW1 is in the conductive state as shown in FIG. Therefore, at the time of power interruption, the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 is released, and the backup power supply can be supplied to the Vb terminal of the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line A22 and the power line A23.

The power line A22 is connected to the wiring H24 via the connector CN15. The wiring H24 is connected to the power line D21 of the game control board 100 (another control board) via the connector CN16. The power line D21 is connected to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the backup power supply from the capacitor CA3 can be supplied to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 (other control means) via the power line A22, the wiring H24, and the power line D21 when the power is cut off. is there.

The payout control board 170 has a power line C22 extending from the branch portion J5 to the wiring H25 of the harness HN8. The power line C22 is connected to the wiring H25 via the connector CN15. The wiring H25 is connected to the power line D22 of the game control board 100 via the connector CN16. The power line D22 is connected to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101. Thereby, the normal power source can be supplied to the Vc terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 through the wiring H21, the power line A21, the power line A22, the wiring H25, and the power line D22.

Here, during the in-circuit inspection, as shown in FIG. 71, the in-circuit tester INC is connected to the payout control board 170 with the payout control microcomputer 171 removed from the payout control board 170. At this time, the in-circuit tester INC controls to supply power to the power line A21 and the power line A22. As a result, the in-circuit inspection is performed while the electric charge is stored in the capacitor CA3. Then, after the in-circuit inspection is completed, the switch SW1 is operated to bring the backup power supply into the non-conductive state in which the backup power cannot be supplied (see FIG. 70). The switch SW1 may be in a non-conducting state before the in-circuit inspection is performed.

In this way, the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 with the switch SW1 kept in the non-conductive state. As a result, the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 does not act on the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line A23. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the payout control microcomputer 171 malfunctions. Before assembling the entire pachinko gaming machine PY1, the switch SW1 is operated so that the backup power can be supplied through the power line A23 (see FIG. 70). This is because the backup power can be supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 when the power is cut off.

As described above in detail, according to the electric circuit DK3 of this modification, the switch SW1 is brought into the non-conducting state in which the backup power cannot be supplied through the power line A23. As a result, the backup power cannot be supplied from the capacitor CA3 to the payout control microcomputer 171. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the backup power is unintentionally supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171, and it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring in the payout control microcomputer 171.

Further, according to the electric circuit DK2 of this modified example, as shown in FIG. 71, during in-circuit inspection, electric power of DC 5V is supplied by the electric power line A22, and electric charges are stored in the capacitor CA3. Therefore, the electric charge remains in the capacitor CA3 immediately after the in-circuit inspection. Therefore, when the payout control microcomputer 171 is mounted on the payout control board 170 after the in-circuit inspection, the switch SW1 is set to the non-conductive state in which the backup power cannot be supplied through the power line A23. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the electric charge remaining in the capacitor CA3 from acting on the payout control microcomputer 171, and prevent a problem from occurring in the payout control microcomputer 171. Note that the other operational effects are substantially the same as the operational effects of the present embodiment described above, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28(A), when the setting key 184 (setting key cylinder 180) is in the rotation position, a switch signal of "H" level is input to the game control microcomputer 101. As shown in FIG. 24B, when the setting key 184 (setting key cylinder 180) is in the middle of operation from the rotational position to the standby position, the switch signal switches from the “H” level to the “L” level. As shown in FIG. 24C, when the setting key 184 (setting key cylinder 180) is at the standby position, the "L" level switch signal is input to the game control microcomputer 101. However, as in the modification shown in FIG. 72, the relationship between the “H” level and the “L” level in the switch signal of the above-described form may be reversed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 72(A), when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position, a switch signal of "H" level is input to the game control microcomputer 101, and as shown in FIG. 72(B). When the setting key cylinder 180 is in the middle of operation from the standby position to the rotating position, the switch signal switches from the “H” level to the “L” level, and as shown in FIG. 72(C), the setting key cylinder 180 When is in the rotation position, the switch signal of "L" level may be input to the game control microcomputer 101.

However, in the modification shown in FIG. 72, as soon as the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the standby position, the switch signal is switched from the “H” level to the “L” level as shown in FIG. 72(B). Then, the setting change mode is entered. In this case, it is easy to unintentionally shift to the setting change mode due to an unfamiliar operation or vibration of the person who changes the setting. Therefore, the first mode (see FIG. 28) is preferable in that it is possible to prevent unintentional shift to the setting change mode. Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 72, when the setting change mode is ended, as shown in FIG. 72(A), if the setting key cylinder 180 is not sufficiently rotated to the standby position, the set value can be confirmed. Can not. In this case, if the person who has changed the setting forgets to sufficiently perform the rotation operation to the standby position, the set value continues to be displayed on the 7-segment display 300, so that the risk that the set value is grasped by the surroundings becomes high. .. Therefore, in the first mode (see FIGS. 26(E) and (F)), the setting change mode ends as soon as the setting key 184 (setting key cylinder 180) starts to rotate from the rotation position. This is preferable in that the set value cannot be seen on the segment display device 300 (in the non-display mode).

In the first embodiment, when the setting change mode is set, the setting change image indicating the characters “setting change” is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 as a mode suggestion for the setting change mode. SH is displayed, a voice "setting can be changed" is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light in a special first light emission mode (see FIG. 26B). However, the mode suggestion to the setting change mode may be performed using an effect means (for example, a sub liquid crystal display device) other than the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the frame lamp 212, and the panel lamp 54) described above. A production mode other than the above (for example, displaying an effect image or outputting a special sound effect) may be used. For example, a special alarm sound may be output from the speaker 620 or a special character image may be displayed on the display screen 50a. May indicate that the mode is changed to the setting change mode (setting value can be changed).

Further, in the first mode, the mode suggestion (display of the image SH during setting change, output of sound “setting change is possible”, light emission in the special first light emission mode by the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54) is to the last. It only suggests that the set value can be changed, and the selected set value itself cannot be grasped. However, an effect mode in which the selected set value can be grasped may be adopted.

Further, in the above-described first mode, the image SH during the setting change is continuously displayed until the setting change mode is ended and the setting change mode is ended, and the voice “setting change is possible” is repeatedly output, and the frame is displayed. The lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 continued to emit light in the special first emission mode. That is, the mode suggestion is continued to be executed only while the setting change mode is set. However, the execution period of the mode suggestion can be appropriately changed, and for example, the mode suggestion may be executed only for a predetermined period after shifting to the setting change mode, or when the mode suggestion is executed and when it is not executed. You may make it repeat periodically.

In the first embodiment, when the setting value selected in the setting changing mode is changed, an upward arrow is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 as a change suggesting that the setting value is changed. The set value change image YG shown is displayed, the voice "the set value has been changed" is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light in a special second light emission mode. However, as a change suggestion that suggests that the set value has been changed, an effect means (for example, a sub liquid crystal display device) other than the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the frame lamp 212, and the panel lamp 54) described above is used. May be. In addition, an effect mode other than the above (for example, displaying an effect image or outputting a special sound effect) may be used. For example, a sound effect indicating a pitch (sound pitch) according to the set value is output from the speaker 620. Alternatively, the background image or the item image corresponding to the set value may be displayed on the display screen 50a to notify that the set value has been changed.

Further, in the first embodiment, it is possible to change the set value by pressing the RAM clear switch 191 while the setting change mode is set. However, the set value may be changed by operating an operating means other than the RAM clear switch 191 (for example, a dedicated operating means only for changing the set value, or the input unit 40k or the select button 42k). ..

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, it is possible to shift to the setting change mode based on the RAM clear switch 191 (transition operation unit) being pressed when the power is turned on. However, when the power is turned on, it may be possible to shift to the setting change mode on the basis of operating a shift operation unit other than the RAM clear switch 191 (for example, a dedicated switch provided on the game control board 100). In this case, it is preferable that the set value can be changed by operating the transition operation means other than the RAM clear switch 191 in the setting change mode. This is because the number of parts will increase if a shift operation section for shifting to the setting change mode and an operating means for setting a setting value are separately provided.

Further, in the first embodiment, after the setting change mode ends, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is deleted without pressing the RAM clear switch 191. However, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 may not be erased unless the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed after the setting change mode ends. In this case, the employee at the game arcade changes the set value in the setting change mode, and does not press the RAM clear switch 191 after the setting change mode ends, so that the set value remains without erasing the information related to the game. Can be changed.

In the first embodiment, the change suggestion that suggests that the set value has been changed is executed with priority over the mode suggestion that suggests that the set value can be changed. In other words, the setting value change image YG is displayed with priority over the setting change image SH display, and the sound "the setting value has been changed" is output rather than the sound "the setting can be changed." Also, the light emission in the special second light emission mode by the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 has priority over the light emission in the special first light emission mode. However, the relationship between the change suggestion and the mode suggestion can be changed as appropriate, and for example, the change suggestion and the mode suggestion may be executed simultaneously (at the same timing). For example, the display of the setting value change image YG and the display of the setting change image SH may be executed in different display areas (first display area and second display area) of the display screen 50a. Further, for example, while the speaker 620 (first sound output means) provided on the left side outputs a sound “setting can be changed”, the speaker 620 (second sound output means) provided on the right side “changes the set value. You may output the voice "I was done". Alternatively, for example, the frame lamp 212 (first light emitting means) may be caused to emit light in the special first light emission mode while the panel lamp 54 (second light emitting means) may be caused to emit light in the special second light emission manner.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the setting value is changed, the entire setting value change image YG is displayed overlaid on the setting change image SH (see FIG. 26C). However, if the setting value change image YG (change suggestion image) is displayed so as to stand out (priority) to the setting change image SH (mode suggestion image), the setting value change image YG and the setting change image are being changed. The images SH may be arranged in any way. For example, a part of the setting value change image YG may be overlapped and displayed on the setting change image SH. Further, the setting value change image YG may be displayed larger than the setting change image SH or may be displayed in a conspicuous display area of the display screen 50a. Although the display mode of the set value change image YG shows an upward arrow (see FIG. 26C), it can be appropriately changed as long as it can be suggested that the set value has been changed. The display mode of the setting-changing image SH is the one indicating the character "setting is being changed" (see FIG. 26B), but it can be changed as appropriate if the situation in which the setting value can be changed can be suggested. is there.

Further, in the first embodiment, after the setting change mode is finished, when the phoenix image FT (see FIG. 36D) that suggests a high setting value is displayed as the suggestion effect image that suggests the setting value, or when the lose mode is shown. There was an effect design EZ that suggests the set value by the numeral part. However, suggestive effect images other than the above may be displayed. That is, you may make it perform other than the above-mentioned high setting suggestion production and design setting suggestion production. For example, a suggestion effect image suggesting a set value may be displayed during execution of a customer waiting effect that indicates that a game is not in progress.

In the first embodiment, when the high setting suggestive effect is satisfied with the condition that the SP reach is lost and the condition that the number of shot balls after the power is turned on reaches a multiple of 10,000 shots (predetermined number of balls) is satisfied. Ran to However, it may be executed when only one of the two conditions is satisfied, and the above conditions can be changed as appropriate. For example, the high setting suggestion effect may be executed when the jackpot is a big hit or when it is determined by a predetermined lottery. Further, although the high setting suggestion effect can be executed when the setting value is “4”, “5” or “6”, it can be executed only when the setting value is “6”, for example. However, which setting value is used for execution can be appropriately changed. Further, the high setting suggestive effect is executed after the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in a lost manner (see FIGS. 36C and 36D), but the execution timing of the high setting suggestive effect (display timing of the suggestive effect image) is It can be changed as appropriate. For example, the high setting suggestion effect may be executed before the battle defeat effect shown in FIG. 36(B) is executed. Further, instead of the high setting suggestion effect, the low setting suggestion effect may be executed when the set value is “1”, “2” or “3”.

Moreover, in the said 1st form, the design setting suggestion effect was performed when it is a loss. However, the condition for executing the symbol setting suggesting effect is not limited to the case of losing, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the case of a big hit or when it is determined by a predetermined lottery, the symbol setting suggesting effect may be executed. Further, in the symbol setting suggesting effect, the setting value is suggested by the numeral portion of the effect symbol EZ showing the lost mode, but the setting value may be suggested by means other than the effect symbol EZ. For example, the set value may be suggested by the numeral portion attached to the character image or the item image. Further, the set value may be suggested (indication effect image is displayed) at a timing different from the timing at which the effect design EZ is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 35(B)).

In the first embodiment, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits the setting value designation command to the effect control microcomputer 121 at the following three timings. That is, the first timing at which the processing of step S010 is performed when the power is turned on, the second timing at which the processing of step S037 is performed when the setting value is changed, and the setting value is confirmed with the end of the setting change mode. There was a third timing for performing the process of step S040. However, the game control microcomputer 101 may transmit the setting value designation command at a timing other than the above, for example, even after the setting change mode ends. In this case, for example, the setting value designation command may be transmitted at the start of the first fluctuation after the power is turned on. Alternatively, the game control microcomputer 101 manages the execution of the set value suggestive effect suggesting the set value (display of the suggestive effect image), and the set value is designated only when the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the set value suggestive effect. You may make it transmit a command.

In the first embodiment, the setting value information stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 is deleted even when the information related to the game stored in the game RAM 104 is deleted based on the pressing operation on the RAM clear switch 191. I tried not to erase. However, when erasing the information related to the game, the set value information may also be erased. In this case, for example, only when the setting change mode transition operation is performed, the information relating to the game and the set value information may be deleted immediately after the power is turned on, and then the mode may be shifted to the setting change mode. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the game from being executed in the state where the set value is not set because the control related to the game is executed even though the set value information is not stored. is there.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the power is turned on, the set value can be displayed on the 7-segment display 300 based on the set value information stored in the set value information storage unit 107 (FIG. 26(B)). reference). However, the set value set in the previous game may be displayed on a display means other than the 7-segment display device 300 (for example, a dedicated display device or the display screen 50a of the image display device 50).

Further, in the first embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the error mode, the error mode continues until the power is cut off. Therefore, the control related to the game was never executed. However, even if the error mode is entered, the error mode may be terminated and the setting change mode may be entered based on a specific operation. In this case, by setting the set value in the setting change mode, the control relating to the game is executed thereafter. As a result, it is preferable that the game can be executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the mode is shifted to the error mode, the 7-segment display 300 emits light in an error lighting mode so as to indicate the character “E” as an error suggestion. However, as long as it is a light emission mode that can suggest that the mode is shifted to the error mode, it can be changed as appropriate, and for example, "---" in the first display region 310 to the fourth display region 340 (see FIG. 24). The light may be emitted in the light emission mode shown by.

Further, in the above-mentioned first mode, when the mode is shifted to the error mode, as the error notification indicating that the error mode is set, "the set value is not set, please perform the setting change mode shift operation". The operation suggestion image SE indicating the character is displayed, a special error sound is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 emit light in a special error light emission mode. However, the error notification may be executed by using a production means (for example, a sub liquid crystal display device) other than the production means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the frame lamp 212, and the panel lamp 54) described above. Further, an effect mode other than the above (for example, a red image is displayed in the display area of the display screen 50a) may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the power is turned on, the setting key 184 (setting key cylinder) 180 is rotated to the rotation position, but the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed down, the mode is shifted to the set value confirmation mode. did. However, it may be possible to shift to the set value confirmation mode based on an operation other than the above. For example, it may be possible to shift to the set value confirmation mode during execution of the control related to the game, other than when the power is turned on. Specifically, in the customer waiting state (the state where the special symbols are not displayed in a variable manner and the jackpot game is not executed), based on opening the gaming machine frame 2, it is possible to shift to the set value confirmation mode. You can

Further, in the first embodiment, after the setting change mode ends, the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is deleted without pressing the RAM clear switch 191. However, after the setting change mode ends, it is suggested that the information related to the game is erased based on the pressing operation of the RAM clear switch 191 in a predetermined effect means (for example, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50). Is also good. At this time, the game information may be erased only when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. In this case, it is possible for the employee of the game arcade to arbitrarily select whether or not to erase the information related to the game after the setting change mode is completed.

Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, in a normal time (when the setting key cylinder 180 is in the standby position), the resistor T2 functions as a pull-down resistor to cause the game control microcomputer 101 to have an “L” level. The switch signal (second signal) was input. Then, in the setting change mode, the "H" level switch signal (first signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 101. However, in a normal state, a predetermined resistance is made to function as a pull-up resistance, and a "H" level switch signal (first signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 101, and in the setting change mode, for game control. The "L" level switch signal (second signal) may be input to the microcomputer 101. However, even in this case, if the setting key cylinder 180 is not sufficiently rotated to the rotation position, the setting change mode cannot be entered, and the setting change mode may end as soon as the setting key cylinder 180 starts rotating from the rotation position. ..

Further, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, the shift operation means capable of shifting to the setting change mode and confirming the set value is the setting key cylinder 180 capable of rotating operation. However, the shift to the setting change mode and the setting of the set value may be made possible by using other shift operating means such as a direct-movable operating means and a switch-type operating means. .. In addition, an operation unit that enables a shift to the setting change mode and an operation unit that enables a set value to be determined may be separately provided.

In the first embodiment, as soon as the setting key 184 (setting key cylinder 180) starts rotating from the rotation position toward the standby position, the setting key cylinder switch 180a switches from ON to OFF (see FIG. ) (See (B)), the setting change mode was terminated. However, the setting change mode may be ended at other timing. For example, when the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated to an intermediate position between the rotation position and the standby position, the setting key cylinder switch 180a may be switched from ON to OFF. The setting key cylinder switch 180a may not be switched from ON to OFF unless the setting key cylinder 180 is completely rotated to the standby position.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, the setting value confirmation image SK is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 26(F), and "the setting value is confirmed" is output from the speaker 620. Is output, and the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light in the special third light emission mode. However, it may be notified (indicated) that the set value has been correctly determined by another effect mode. For example, a special sound sound may be output from the speaker 620 or a special effect image may be displayed on the display screen 50a to notify that the set value has been correctly determined.

In addition, in the first embodiment, after the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the 7-segment display 300 is configured to sequentially display the set value, the initial display, and the base display. However, the order of these displays can be changed appropriately. For example, the initial display may be started first, the set value may be displayed with the start of the setting change mode, and the base may be displayed when the setting change mode ends. In the above-described embodiment, as the initial display, all the lighting portions LB1 to LB32 in the 7-segment display 300 are turned on, but other light emitting modes (lighting modes) may be used and can be appropriately changed. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, the condition for shifting to the setting change mode is that the setting key cylinder 180 is set to the rotational position and the power switch 195 is turned on while the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down. there were. However, the conditions for shifting to the setting change mode can be changed as appropriate. For example, the gaming machine frame 2 is open (the inner frame 21 is open to the outer frame, or the front door 23 is open to the inner frame 21), and the customer waiting state (special symbol changes Not displayed and the jackpot game is not executed). It should be noted that during a game (during variable display of special symbols or execution of jackpot game), the setting value may be changed by shifting to a setting change mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the setting change mode can be ended by rotating the setting key cylinder 180 from the rotation position to the standby position. However, the setting change mode may be terminated by using an operating means other than the setting key cylinder 180.

Further, in the first embodiment, the base in the normal game state is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. However, the base in other gaming states may be displayed. That is, the 7-segment display 300 may be configured to be able to display the base in the big hit game state, the base in the high-probability state and the short-time state, the base in the normal probability state and the short-time state, and the like. In addition, the base from the time the power is turned on to the present time (base not classified for each game state) may be displayed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the number of shot balls is counted based on the detection by the outlet sensor 18a. However, the method for detecting the number of shot balls can be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of shot balls is counted based on the detection by the first starting opening sensor 11a, the detection by the second starting opening sensor 12a, the detection by the general winning opening sensor 10a, and the detection by the special winning opening sensor 14a. You can

Further, in the first embodiment, the base can be displayed on the 7-segment display 300. However, the 7-segment display 300 may be capable of displaying information relating to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 other than the base. For example, as the information relating to the performance of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a payout ball (total prize ball count-fired ball count) or a ball output rate may be displayed. The proportion is the ratio of the number of prize balls obtained based on the operation of a winning character, out of the total number of prize balls acquired from the moment the power is turned on to the present time. And in the participation rate, there is a character ratio and a continuous character ratio. The prize ratio is the number of prize balls obtained based on the operation of all the prizes including the ordinary electric prize (Den Chu 12D) and the special electric prize (large prize winning device 14D) among the total prize balls. The number of prize balls). The continuous prize ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls (the number of continuous prize prize balls) acquired based on the continuous operation of the special electric auditors, out of the total prize balls. That is, the continuous winning character ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls obtained based on only the execution of the jackpot game to the total number of prize balls.

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the payout control board 170 is provided with the capacitor CA3 capable of supplying the backup power. On the other hand, the game control board 100 may be provided with a capacitor capable of supplying backup power. Also in the modification shown in FIG. 68, the game control board 100 may be provided with a capacitor capable of supplying backup power. Also in the modification shown in FIG. 70, the game control board 100 may be provided with a capacitor capable of supplying backup power. In these cases, the relationship between the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100 described in FIGS. 12, 68, and 70 is reversed, and the relationship between the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 is reversed. Only.

Further, in the first embodiment, when normal power is not supplied from the power supply unit 190 to the payout control microcomputer 171, the capacitor CA3 of the payout control board 170 is provided to both the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101. It was configured to be able to provide backup power. However, the capacitor CA3 of the payout control board 170 may be configured to be able to supply backup power to either the payout control microcomputer 171 or the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, in the first embodiment, the capacitor CA3 as the backup power supply means is an electric double layer capacitor. However, the backup power supply means may be a capacitor (for example, an electrolytic capacitor) whose electrostatic capacity is smaller than that of the electric double layer capacitor. Further, the backup power supply means may be, for example, a battery other than the capacitor, and can be appropriately changed. However, considering the possibility of fire due to heat generation, a capacitor is more preferable in safety than a battery.

In the first embodiment, the power supply unit that can supply power based on a power supply (AC24V power) supplied from the outside is configured as a power supply unit 190 (module) capable of mounting surface mount components. However, the power supply unit may be configured as a power supply board on which surface mount components cannot be mounted. The power supply unit 190 and the power supply board may integrally incorporate a launch control circuit for controlling the launch of the game balls (game media).

In addition, in the first embodiment, the normal power source supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 is DC5V (specific voltage). However, power based on other voltages may be used. The backup power source supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 was DC 5V. However, power based on other voltages may be used.

Further, in the first embodiment, the payout control board 170 or the game control board 100 is provided with the capacitor CA3 as a backup power supply means. However, in addition to the payout control board 170 or the game control board 100, which is a control board (main board) that influences (may affect) the result of the game, a capacitor CA3 as a backup power supply means may be provided. That is, the effect control board 120, the image control board 140, and the sub-drive board 162 may be provided with the capacitor CA3 as a backup power supply means. Further, in this case, the target to which the backup power is supplied may be the effect control microcomputer 121, the image CPU 141, the image RAM 143, or the like.

Further, in the first embodiment, the power supply unit 190 supplies the power of 5V DC (normal power supply) to the game control board 100 which is the board side board through the payout control board 170 which is the frame side board. However, the relationship between the frame-side board and the board-side board is not limited to the relationship between the payout control board 170 and the game control board 100, and can be appropriately changed. For example, the power supply unit 190 supplies electric power of DC5V to the production control board 120 which is the board side board through the firing control board which is the frame side board (the board on which the firing control circuit 175 is mounted). Good. Further, the power supply unit 190 is not limited to the electric power of DC5V, and may supply the electric power of DC12V, the electric power of DC18V, the electric power of DC24V, the electric power of DC37V to the board side board through the frame side board, for example. The frame-side board and the board-side board may be relay boards on which no integrated circuit (IC) is mounted.

In the first embodiment, the model name sticker may have a jackpot winning probability described therein. In this case, the jackpot winning probability for each set value may be described. Then, such a model name sticker is preferably provided adjacent to the 7-segment display 300, as in the above embodiment. With such a configuration, it is possible to immediately confirm the jackpot winning probability corresponding to the set value displayed on the 7-segment display unit 300 when changing the setting. That is, it is possible to change the setting while confirming the jackpot winning probability for each set value. In addition to the model name sticker, a model information sticker in which the jackpot winning probability is described may be attached to the game control board case 100A (lid case 410). The model information sticker in which the jackpot winning probability is described will be referred to as a winning probability sticker. Further, the type of model information sticker attached to the game control board case 100A can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the first embodiment, the 7-segment display 300 and the setting key cylinder 180 are provided on the same board (on the game control board 100), but both components may be provided on different boards. Further, in the above embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is not provided on the same substrate as the 7-segment display unit 300 and the setting key cylinder 180 (provided on the power supply unit 190), but it is provided on the same substrate. It may be configured to have. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is used as the operation unit for the setting change operation, but an operation unit for the setting change operation may be provided separately from the RAM clear switch 191.

In the first embodiment, the peripheral wall portion 413 surrounding the setting key cylinder 180 is a rectangular peripheral wall according to the shape of the board connecting side portion 188 of the setting key cylinder 180, but the shape and size of the peripheral wall portion are It can be appropriately changed according to the shape and size of the setting key cylinder.

In the first embodiment, the key hole surface 186 of the setting key cylinder 180 and the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A (lid case 410) are provided on the same plane, but the setting key cylinder 180 is located behind the lid case 410. It does not have to be completely in the same plane as long as it is not clearly projected or is not retracted in front of the lid case 410. That is, the keyhole surface 186 and the rear surface 410a only need to be substantially on the same plane. The term “substantially flush” includes the case of being substantially on the same plane and the case of being completely on the same plane.

Further, in each of the above-described forms, the game machine is configured to be shifted to the high-probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot pattern. However, the so-called V certain machine (for passing a specific area (V area) in the special winning opening) Based on a high probability state). Further, in each of the above-described modes, once the gaming machine is controlled to the high-probability state, the gaming machine continues to be controlled to the high-probability state until the start of the next jackpot game (so-called probability variation loop type gaming machine). It may be configured as a probability-variable number-cutting game machine) or a falling machine (a game machine whose high-probability state ends depending on the lottery result). Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1 type/2 type mixing machine or a honey monotype game machine. That is, the invention described in this specification can be suitably applied to game machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the game machine.

Note that, for example, a pachinko gaming machine that is not controlled to a high probability state like a one-and-two-mixer can be configured as follows. That is, the jackpot determination table does not include a table corresponding to a high-probability state (high-probability table), but only a table corresponding to a normal-probability state (normal table). The table corresponding to the normal probability state stores a common lower limit determination value (common lower limit determination value) for determining a big hit, regardless of each setting value, while corresponding to each setting value. The upper limit determination value (normal upper limit determination value) for determining the jackpot may be stored. Alternatively, the table corresponding to the normal probability state stores a common upper limit determination value (common upper limit determination value) for determining a big hit regardless of each setting value, while corresponding to each setting value. A lower limit determination value (normal upper limit determination value) for determining a jackpot may be stored.

As a special game, a small hit game (a short special game in which the total opening time of the special winning opening is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds)) may be performed. The state where the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state.

Further, there may be a plurality of (eg, two) big winning openings (big winning devices). In this case, the first big winning opening, the first big winning opening sensor that can detect the game ball that has won the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the game that has won the second big winning opening This is a game machine provided with a second special winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as the random number (determination information) acquired based on winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, but one Alternatively, a random number may be acquired, and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the start winning and what to determine in each random number.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko gaming machine is configured to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) under the control condition that the special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won is displayed in a stopped state. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (a spinning-type gaming machine, a pachi-slot gaming machine).

The type of slot machine may be any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) that increases the number of medals obtained by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state where the bonus such as the big bonus or the regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special game state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals to be won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can frequently win a small role, the state of ART or AT Corresponds to the special game state. Also, in the normal machine, the control condition to the special game state is to win the big bonus or the regular bonus, and on the activated pay line, the combination of the symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or the regular bonus is It is to be derived and displayed as the display result of the reel. In addition, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is, for example, that the ART or AT activation timing is reached by, for example, winning the ART or AT execution lottery and then exhausting the specified number of games. is there.

16. Inventions Shown in the Above-mentioned Embodiments The following embodiments of the invention are shown in the above-mentioned embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means 1 is
Game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (“1” to “6”) having different jackpot determination probabilities,
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1), which is provided with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The game control means,
It is possible to change the set value set in the setting change mode (see FIG. 26),
The effect control means,
When the preset value is changed when the preset value is changed in the preset change mode (when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery), the preset change suggests that the preset value has been changed ( This is a gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing the special opening effect shown in FIG. 49(B).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the set value is changed, if a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, a setting change suggestion indicating that the set value has been changed can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player, who has grasped the setting change suggestion, infer which setting value has been changed, and it is possible to improve the motivation for the game. That is, it is possible to make the player think that the set value is changed from the set value (for example, “1”) having the lowest jackpot determination probability among the plurality of set values, which can motivate the player to play. It is possible.

The invention according to means 2 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1,
The game control means,
It is possible to control from a predetermined first game state (low-probability time saving state) to a second game state (normal game state) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first game state.
The effect control means,
When the set value is changed in the setting change mode, when the specific condition is satisfied until a predetermined time point (until the number of times of variable display of special symbols reaches 30 times) after being controlled to the second game state, The gaming machine is capable of executing the setting change suggestion.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first gaming state is controlled to the disadvantageous second gaming state, the player's willingness to play is reduced. However, if the specific condition is satisfied by the predetermined time after being controlled to the second game state, the setting change suggestion can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to play until a predetermined time even after being controlled to the disadvantageous second gaming state.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The game control means can execute a determination process as to whether or not it is a big hit, based on a ball entering the ball entrance (first starting opening 11, second starting opening 12),
The establishment of the specific condition is a game machine characterized in that it is determined to be a big hit in the determination process.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the setting value is changed, if the jackpot is won, the setting change suggestion can be executed. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to win the jackpot in order to know whether or not the setting has been changed.

The invention according to means 4 is
In the gaming machine according to means 3,
The game control means, when it is determined to be a big hit in the determination process, can execute a big hit game advantageous to the player,
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing the setting change suggestion during execution of the jackpot game (opening in the jackpot game).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the jackpot is won when the set value is changed, the setting change suggestion can be executed during the jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to make a player who feels a feeling of elation during the jackpot game know that the setting has been changed, and give a greater feeling of elation.

The invention according to means 5 is
In the gaming machine according to means 3,
The game control means can control to a high-probability state in which the probability of being a jackpot in the determination processing is higher than in the normal probability state,
The effect control means is a game machine characterized by being capable of executing the setting change suggestion in the high probability state.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the jackpot is won when the set value is changed, the setting change suggestion can be executed in a high probability state. Therefore, it is possible to make a player who feels a feeling of elation in the high probability state recognize that the setting has been changed and to give a greater feeling of elation.

The invention according to means 6 is
Game control means (game control microcomputer 101) that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (“1” to “6”) having different jackpot determination probabilities,
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1), which is provided with a production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of controlling production,
The game control means,
It is possible to change the set value set in the setting change mode (see FIG. 26),
The effect control means,
When the set value is not changed in the setting change mode, when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied (when the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery), there is no change indicating that the set value is not changed. A gaming machine characterized by being able to execute a suggestion (for example, a special opening effect shown in FIG. 49(B), a special effect sound effect shown in FIG. 62).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the set value is not changed, if the predetermined specific condition is satisfied, the no-change suggestion indicating that the set value has not been changed can be executed. In other words, it is possible to infer that the set value has been changed unless the suggestion of no change is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the presence/absence of execution of the suggestion of no change, and it is possible to improve the motivation of the game.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-199931, the jackpot determination probability can be set to any of a plurality of setting values different from each other. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the player plays the game while inferring which set value is set. Here, most players often assume that the jackpot determination probability is the lowest among a plurality of setting values (eg, “1”) and play the game. In this case, the player's willingness to play is reduced, and there is room for improvement. Therefore, in the invention according to means 1 to 6, the game control means can change the set value set in the setting change mode with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-199931. Are different in that, when the set value is changed in the setting change mode, if a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, a setting change suggestion indicating that the set value has been changed can be executed. .. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of improving the motivation for playing the game (to achieve the operational effect).

PY1... Pachinko gaming machine 50... Image display device 50a... Display screen 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Performance control microcomputer 620... Speaker

Claims (6)

A game control means capable of being set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different jackpot determination probabilities,
In a gaming machine provided with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The game control means,
It is possible to change the set value set in the setting change mode,
The effect control means,
When a preset value is changed when the preset value is changed in the preset change mode, it is possible to execute a preset change suggestion that suggests that the preset value has been changed. .. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game control means,
It is possible to control from a predetermined first game state to a second game state which is more disadvantageous to the player than the first game state,
The effect control means,
When the setting value is changed in the setting change mode, the setting change suggestion can be executed if the specific condition is satisfied by a predetermined time after being controlled to the second game state. Machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The game control means is capable of executing a determination process as to whether or not it is a big hit based on a ball entering the ball entrance,
A game machine characterized in that the satisfaction of the specific condition is determined as a big hit in the determination process. In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The game control means, when it is determined to be a big hit in the determination process, can execute a big hit game advantageous to the player,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means can execute the setting change suggestion during the execution of the jackpot game. In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The game control means can control to a high-probability state in which the probability of being a jackpot in the determination processing is higher than in the normal probability state,
The gaming machine, wherein the effect control means can execute the setting change suggestion in the high probability state. A game control means capable of being set to any one of a plurality of setting values having different jackpot determination probabilities,
In a gaming machine provided with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The game control means,
It is possible to change the set value set in the setting change mode,
The effect control means,
When the set value is not changed in the setting change mode, if a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, it is possible to execute a no change suggestion indicating that the set value has not been changed. Amusement machine.