JP2020127655A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of providing novel game amusement.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine PY1 comprises a speaker 620 capable of outputting a sound and a microcomputer 121 for performance control capable of controlling a performance. At timing of starting the variation display of performance symbols, the microcomputer 121 for performance control may execute a regular variation start performance in which the speaker 620 outputs a voice of "jan" or a special variation start performance in which the speaker 620 outputs no voice. The special variation start performance suggests higher expectation for a jackpot than the regular variation start performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 57

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 may be controlled to a special gaming state (jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player if a big hit is won by a special symbol lottery. Then, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, a sound output means (speaker) capable of outputting sound and a light emitting means (LED) capable of outputting light are provided, and the sound output means outputs music such as music. The sound is output and the light emitting means is caused to emit light in a specific light emitting mode.

JP, 2014-136044, A

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the sound output from the sound output means in order to enliven the effect and to suggest that the possibility of entering the special gaming state (big hit expectation) has increased. The volume of may be increased. In addition, in some conventional gaming machines, the amount of light output from the light emitting means may be increased when suggesting that the jackpot expectation has increased. However, a production method in which the volume and the light amount are increased each time it is suggested that the jackpot expectation degree becomes higher is likely to give the player the impression of excessive production, and may rather cause discomfort. In other words, the above-mentioned production method was commonplace, and there was 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 providing a novel gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
A game control means capable of controlling to a special game state advantageous to the player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Sound output means capable of outputting sound,
In a gaming machine provided with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect control means,
It is possible to execute a variable effect in which the effect pattern is displayed in a variable display and then stopped.
At the predetermined timing in the variation effect, the first effect in which the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit is the normal volume is executed, and the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit is the normal volume. There is a case where a smaller second effect is executed,
The second effect is a gaming machine characterized by suggesting that it is easier to be controlled to the special game state than the first effect.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel gaming interest.

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 included 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. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices included 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 the present 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 in-circuit inspection of this embodiment. 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 the electric 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 the 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 the 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. 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 a high-setting suggestion effect performed when it is SP reach loss. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flow chart of processing at the time of power-on. It is a flow chart of setting change mode processing. 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 flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flow chart of reception interruption processing. 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 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 figure for demonstrating the case where a normal fluctuation start effect is performed, and the case where a special fluctuation start effect is performed in a 2nd form. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where a character up production is performed in a 2nd form, and the case where SP reach interruption production is performed. It is a figure for explaining after a character up production or SP reach interruption production is performed in a 2nd form. It is a flow chart of change production pattern selection processing in the 2nd form. (A) is a special variation start effect lottery table, and (B) is an SP reach interruption effect lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the presentation mode at the time of performing a setting confirmation operation through a RAM clear switch operation from a setting change mode transfer operation in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating that the display mode of a setting value changes by a setting confirmation operation in a 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 there exists a 1st display means and a 2nd display means which display a base in a modification. In a modified example, (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 and (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. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is set as a direction toward 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 is configured with 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 the game ball ( An upper plate) 34 and a surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated 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 which 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. 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, the game board 1 is formed with a rail member 62 that surrounds a game area 6 into which a game ball shot by operating a handle 72k flows down. 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. It is a thing.

An image display device 50 (effect display means, image display means) which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. On the display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbol EZ (decorative symbol) synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. .. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as effect symbol variation 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 combination of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3, and a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b described later. 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 of "777" or the like. Further, in the case of being 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. In addition, 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 demonstration 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 stored first special figure reservations displayed on the first special figure reservation display 83a described later and the second special figure displayed on the second special figure reservation display 83b described later. It is possible to easily show the number of stored figures to the player.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50, a center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged. 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 ball flow in from the entrance and to let the game ball 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. In addition, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first winning device, a fixed winning device, and a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11 is a trigger for the lottery of the first special symbol (the big hit lottery, that is, the acquisition and determination of the big hit random numbers and the like).

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 into 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. That is, the second starting opening 12 is a starting opening in which the ease with which a game ball can enter can be changed. In addition, if the electric chow makes it easier to enter the second starting port when the electric chow 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.

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 includes an AT opening/closing member 14k (special winning opening opening/closing member) that 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 the game ball to enter only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is in the 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 the ordinary symbol lottery (that is, the acquisition and determination of the ordinary symbol random number (per random number)) that determines whether to open the electric Chu 12D. Further, 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, out 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 hitting method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called 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 is not opened when the player is 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. In the display devices 8, as shown in FIG. 5, 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 indicator 83a and the second special figure display 81b, which displays the number of stored operations 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). Further, 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, the special symbol (identification symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, based on the winning of the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12). The results of the jackpot lottery) will be announced. The special symbol that is stopped (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 special symbols by a 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 opening 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 a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see 1, 2, etc. from the left as follows: "○○●●○○●●" (○: lights, ●: lights off). The jackpot design 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, but the mode of the variable display is, for example, that each LED lights 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 winning (ball) of a game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (numerical information (Determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. More specifically, if a winning in the first starting opening 11 is stored as a first special figure reservation, it is stored in a first special drawing holding storage unit 105a described later, and if a winning in the second starting opening 12 is made, a second special drawing is stored. 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 symbol is performed by the passage of the game ball to the gate 13. In the ordinary figure display device 82, the result of the ordinary 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, the ordinary symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the 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 specific normal symbol determined in advance (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stopping mode, that is, a normal 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 public symbol display device 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 by its lighting mode. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit, such as "XX" (○: lit, ●: unlit), is displayed. If the lottery result 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 in the universal figure reservation storage unit 106 described later as a universal figure reservation. 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 hold stored in the universal figure hold storage unit 106 is exhausted when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the universal figure hold 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 normal 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 universal 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. An effect control board 120 (sub-control board) that performs control relating to, a payout control board 170 that performs control regarding payout of game balls, and the like are provided. 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 includes a power supply unit 190. The power supply unit 190 (power supply unit) inputs AC24V power 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 AC24V power source. , DC37V) (electric power). 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. In addition, the power of DC24V and the power of DC37V are mainly used as a power source of a performance motor (driving unit).

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 power-off state (OFF state) in which power cannot be supplied based on an AC 24 V power source supplied from the outside. In other words, the power switch 195 switches ON/OFF of the power source by ON operation or OFF operation. When the power switch 195 is ON operation, it is in the ON state, and when the power switch 195 is OFF operation. 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 which 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 the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply unit 190, but the arrangement location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate, for example, 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, “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko game 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 in which programs for controlling the progress of the game are stored, 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), 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, as well as the settings described later, are set. A value information storage unit 107 and a base information storage unit 108 are provided. As shown in FIG. 8, the game control board 100 is provided with a 7-segment display unit 300 and a setting key cylinder 180. 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 discharge port sensor 18a is provided in a discharge port (not shown) for discharging the game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and detects the game ball that has passed through the discharge port. The outlet 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 opening 11, the second starting opening 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. Note that the number of all the 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 sends 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 related to payout of game balls according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 171 (payout control means) includes a payout ROM 173 storing a program for controlling payout, a payout RAM 174 used as a work memory, and a payout ROM 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. Pay out of, or pay out of rental balls. For example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 (wins), a detection signal from the first starting port sensor 11a is input to the game control microcomputer 101. As a result, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs to the payout control board 170 a prize ball signal indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 11. In this case, the payout control microcomputer 171 that has received the award ball signal drives the firing solenoid 72s via the firing control circuit 175 based on the award 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 this embodiment, the payout control board 170 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 179. This point will be described later in detail.

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 corresponding 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.

The game control board 100 also sends 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, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes an effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling effects 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 to be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached. 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 a voice, a song, a sound effect, etc. from the speaker 620 via the voice CPU 149 of the image control board 140. The audio CPU 149 performs audio control of the speaker 620 via the audio 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 production ROM 123 of the production 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. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute 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 performs lighting control of 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 production ROM 123 of the production 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. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 55k, and controls the drive of the motor for driving the board 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.

It should be noted 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 or 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.

The production control board 120 is also connected with an input section detection sensor (production button detection sensor) 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The input unit detection sensor 40a detects that the input unit 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the input section 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input section detection sensor 40a 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 illustrated 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. Below, the power supply unit 190 and the power supply board 190X are compared and demonstrated.

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 a surface mount component on the power supply board 190X, and a lead component with a lead wire (Dip component) must be mounted. 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 in 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 be 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 modularized 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, not only the lead component but also the surface mount component can be mounted 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. A payout control board 170 is disposed behind the power supply unit 190, and at least a part of the power supply unit 190 and the payout control board 170 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 in 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 on the outer side of the game board 1 and at a short distance behind and behind the inner frame 21. 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 electric power of DC5V 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 almost invisible. 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 power of DC5V 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. As a result, the DC 5V power generated by the power supply unit 190 is once supplied to the game control board 100 via the payout control board 170, thus establishing a new power supply relationship.

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 on the lower side of 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 a merit 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 to the power line a1. Moreover, 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 the DC 5V 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 film formed on the surface of the metal serves as a dielectric, and the electrolytic solution serves as a cathode. The capacitor CA1 prevents the voltage of DC5V from dropping when the fluctuation (load) of the current in the normal power source becomes large.

Further, a capacitor CA2 is connected in parallel on the side of the branch portion j1 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 (5 VDC 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 described later. In addition to the wiring h3 and the wiring h4, the harness HN2 is provided with, for example, wiring for supplying DC12V power 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 a 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, while restricting 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 accumulated in a capacitor CA3 (electric double layer capacitor) described later from flowing from the diode DO1 to the branch portion j1.

A capacitor CA3 is connected in parallel to 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 no longer supplied to the Vc terminal of the payout control board 170 when the power is cut off. 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. This 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, a branch portion j2 is located on the connector CN3 side of the power line b1 with respect to 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 through the power line b1 and the power line b2 by discharging the electric charge stored in the capacitor CA3 when the power is cut off. 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 information related to the game 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 the normal power supply 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 a normal power source to the capacitor CA3 and store electric charges in the capacitor CA3 by the power line b1 extending from the branch portion j1. When the power is cut off, the backup power supply 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.

According to the electric circuit DKX of the comparative example, the capacitor CA3 provided on the payout control board 170 supplies the backup power supply to the payout control microcomputer 171 via the power line b1 and the power line b2 when the power is cut off. 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 in place 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 during 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 of soldering, no floating of leads, and malfunction 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. Is supplied to the capacitor CA3. As a result, the capacitor CA3 stores electric charges. However, the electric charge once 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 may occur in the payout control microcomputer 171.

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 that can store a large amount of electric charge but takes a relatively long time to discharge the electric charge. Therefore, the electric charge is likely to remain in the capacitor CA3, and the payout control microcomputer 171 may malfunction as described above.

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 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, electric power of DC 5V, which is different from that of the normal power supply, is supplied to the electric power line A2 via 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 connector CN7 side of the power line A1 with respect to the filter NF1. This capacitor CA1 can prevent the DC5V voltage 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 connector CN7 side of the power line A1 with respect to 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.

The power line A1 includes 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 source. 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. A resistor T1 similar to the resistor T1 described in the comparative example (see FIG. 10) is connected in series to 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 closer to the connector CN7 than the resistor T1. By this diode DO1, it is possible to prevent the charge 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 (see FIG. 10) described in the comparative example 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, there is a branch portion J2 on the side of the connector CN7 with respect to the capacitor CA4 in the power line A2. 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 source 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. Thus, at the time of power interruption, the backup power supply from the capacitor CA3 can be supplied to the Vb terminal of the game control microcomputer 101 via 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 specific 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 the normal power supply to the payout control microcomputer 171 through the power line A1. Further, it is possible to supply charging power to the capacitor CA3 through the power line A2 and store charges in the capacitor CA3. When the power is cut off, the backup power supply 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 in a state where the payout control microcomputer 171 is 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, the in-circuit inspection can be performed 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). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "disappear", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 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 is 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 ( ED) is also included. Each round game starts by the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends by 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 5R is a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (predetermined) 6R to 10R is a jackpot that opens the special winning opening 14 for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R (predetermined period). In other words, the total number of rounds for these jackpots is 10R, but the actual number of rounds is 5R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In these jackpots, from 6R to 10R, 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 drawing 2 (lottery of the second special symbol) open the special winning opening 14 from 1R to 10R 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 10R. When the "probability variation jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 2, the "special figure 2_probability 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.

Whichever jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later. The power 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 along with 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 executions of the variable display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot distribution ratios 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 with the actual number of rounds is 8 rounds, while when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Special Figure 2, it is substantially The special lottery of the special figure 2 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery of the special figure 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 winning big hit 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 numbers” and “fluctuation pattern random numbers” as the random numbers acquired based on winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 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 one of the plurality of effect symbols EZ that is variably displayed is the other effect symbol EZ, and it depends 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 a 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 FIG. 16(A) to FIG. 16(F), in each of the jackpot determination tables corresponding to the respective set values, a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination used in the high probability state. There is a table. The types of setting values and the types of jackpot determination tables are not limited to six types, and can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIGS. 16(A) to 16(F), jackpot random numbers that are determined to be jackpots or lost are assigned to each jackpot determination table corresponding to each set value. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 uses the jackpot determination table corresponding to the set value to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. In this 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. Further, the probability of being determined as a big hit and the method of allocating the big hit random number value determined as a big hit are not limited to those shown in FIGS.

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 the present 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 determined to be a jackpot.

Further, a state in which the variable time reduction function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a “time saving state”, and a state in which it is not operating is referred to as 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 deriving and displaying the display result) is shorter than that in the non-time saving 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 often 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, a shorter variation time is more likely to be selected as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol than when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure reservation is exhausted is increased, 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.

In the fluctuating effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, SP (super reach) can be executed in addition to the lost play and the normal reach. Dohazu is a variable effect in which the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is stopped and displayed at a stagger (for example, "179"). The normal reach is a fluctuating effect in which the development effect is not executed after the above-described reach is formed and the remaining one effect symbol that is being variably displayed is stopped and displayed. The SP reach is a variation effect in which the development effect is executed after the above-described reach is formed and the variation time after the reach is longer than that in the normal reach. In this way, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is selected so that the misalignment, the normal reach, and the SP reach can be executed.

In SP reach, distribution ratios of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the jackpot expectation (expectation for jackpot winning) is higher than in the normal reach (see FIG. 18). Therefore, the player can recognize that the expectation of winning is higher than that of the normal reach, by seeing the SP reach having a long fluctuation time. Here, among the SP reach, types of weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach are provided. In order of weak SP reach A→weak SP reach B→strong SP reach, distribution ratios of various fluctuation patterns are set so that the jackpot expectation becomes higher. Therefore, the player can recognize that the expectation of winning is very high by looking at the strong SP reach, and can understand that the expectation of winning is very high by looking at the weak SP reach B. By looking at A, it can be understood that the expectation of winning is not so high.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may operate at the same time, 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. See FIG. 17B). In other words, when the probability variation function of the universal figure display 82 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol by the universal figure indicator 82 will be an ordinary hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

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)). Furthermore, 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 of 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 ball 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 variation 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 gaming 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.

In addition, 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 the special symbol 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 will be referred to as a "normal game state". In addition, a state during execution of the special game (big hit game) will be referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, 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 port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery, the player strikes to the 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 prizes (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 allowing the game ball to 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 winning the first starting port 11 is easier than winning the second starting port 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-hand hit is performed in order 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, method of changing set value and method of confirming settings Next, the game control board unit 100B, the method of changing settings, and the method of confirming settings 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. , Is equipped with. 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). After the game control board 100A is housed, the left and right sides of the game control board case 100A are unsealed by caulking pins 430 and 430 (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 in 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 colorless and 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 (the 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 about 2 cm apart from the lower edge 100a and the left edge 100b of the game control board 100, respectively. 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 of the game control board 100). This is because the connector parts can be mounted according to That is, if a space where the connector parts can be mounted is left in the game control board 100 in this manner, 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. 20A). 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 key hole 185 of the setting key cylinder 180, and the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is moved from an OFF position (also referred to as a standby position or an initial position, which is shown by a solid line in FIG. 29) to an ON position (rotation). 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 connecting 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, in the setting key cylinder 180, a metal fixing member 198 is fitted on 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 a position (substantially the center) in the middle 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 other than the key insertion side part 187 in 180.

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 houses 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.

Further, 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 lower portion of 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)) in the front-rear direction of the peripheral wall portion 413 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, down, left and right up to the flange portion 197a of the setting key cylinder 180 ( 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 this embodiment, the game control board case 100A is provided with the peripheral wall portion 413 that surrounds the periphery of the setting key cylinder 180 according to 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 displacement 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 protrude or retract with respect to the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A (see FIG. 20(A)). Therefore, compared to the setting key cylinder 180 protruding from the game control board case 100A, it is possible to secure a space behind the game control board case 100A and prevent the setting key cylinder 180 from being damaged. Further, as compared with the one retracted from the game control board case 100A, the gap between the setting key cylinder 180 and the opening 411 can be almost eliminated (the opening 411 is closed 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 matter (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 multiple 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 figures 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 across both the lid case 410 and the bottom case 420 in a state where the lid case 410 is locked to the bottom case 420 (that is, in a state where the game control board case 100A is closed). There is. Therefore, when the game control board case 100A is opened, the seal seal 540 is broken. 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 pasted across. 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 sealing 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 this embodiment are printed with various model information and entry fields 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 part of the game control board case 100A (the right part when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front surface). It is attached. On the other hand, the board management seal 530 and the sealing 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 surface). 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), 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). Further, the sealing seal 540 is attached to the lower right part of the rear surface 410a of the lid case 410 (lower left part when the rear surface 410a of the game control board case 100A is viewed as the front surface) and below the board 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-stick 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 positions visible from the non-stick area 417. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 and the 7-segment display device 300 can be clearly viewed 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, the model (chip name) of the game control microcomputer 101, the manufacturing number (that is, information that can identify the game control microcomputer 101), these information, etc. are coded. Two-dimensional code is printed. Further, on the surface of the game control microcomputer 101, a model information sticker 550 for a microcomputer in which a model name and a manufacturer name of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and a two-dimensional code in which these pieces of information are coded is printed is attached. .. From the common window 417, it is possible to read various information shown on the surface of these game control microcomputers 101 by visual inspection 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 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 unit 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 unit 300 is visually recognized. It's hard to happen. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting key cylinder 180 is 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, it is 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 sealing sticker 540 have good visibility).

Next, the 7-segment display device 300 (display means) will be described. The display control of the 7-segment display device 300 is executed by the game control microcomputer 101. The reason why the 7-segment display 300 is provided on the game control board 100 instead of on the effect control board 120 is as follows. That is, when the game control board 100 (game control microcomputer 101) is an inspection target of a test for confirming proper operation, 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 light up (emit light). Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 includes 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 parts (LED elements, segments) LB1 so that numbers, characters, symbols, etc., from "0" to "9" can be respectively displayed. -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 inexpensively configure the display means.

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. When the set value is displayed, the lighted 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: a setting change mode transition operation, a setting confirmation operation, a RAM clear operation, and a 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 the power is turned on is the setting change mode. The setting change operation and the setting 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 set value cannot be changed, but the set 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 gaming 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 clearing the RAM without changing the setting in this way, it is possible to perform only the RAM clearing with the work amount smaller than the work amount for changing the setting. ..

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.

In addition, the above-mentioned four operations (setting change mode transition operation, setting confirmation operation, RAM clear operation, normal power-on operation) are generally performed by an employee of the game arcade, and the pachinko 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 shift condition) and then shift to the setting change mode. Specifically, using the setting key 184, the setting key cylinder 180 is rotated 90 degrees from the standby position (OFF state) to the rotation position (ON 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 condition that the pressing operation of the RAM clear switch 191 is made is to prevent the game from being started based on the information on the game before the power is turned on, even though the setting value is changed. This is because. In other words, if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on, the information about the game 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 mismatch 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. In other words, the setting change mode is a special mode in which the setting value can be changed, and it is for preventing the setting change mode from shifting to the setting change mode randomly or simply.

Next, a display mode on the 7-segment display device 300 and a mode of production by the rendering 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") that was set before the power was turned on is displayed. That is, the information on the set value set during the previous game is not erased even when the cutoff state is set. Therefore, if 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 changing image SH indicates that the setting value can be changed. By starting the display of the setting change image SH, it is possible to let an employee of the amusement arcade who changes the setting value (hereinafter referred to as “setting changer”) to know that the setting change mode has been correctly changed. Is. 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 setting value can be changed. The start of the voice "Settings can be changed" allows the person who 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 listens to the voice "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 for the setting changer to know that the setting change mode has been correctly changed. Further, the light emission in the first light emission mode of the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 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 is the setting change image SH 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 setting value can be changed both visually and auditorily. As described above, the setting change mode of this embodiment is a complicated operation because it needs to satisfy the three conditions. The setting changer displays the setting change image SH, and the voice "setting change is possible", 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, every 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 while 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 is used only to erase the information stored in the game RAM 104 and the payout RAM 174 when the power is turned on, and is not used except when the power is 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 such as the game RAM 104, 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 information related to the game 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 made 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 set 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 set 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". This allows the setting changer to know that the setting value has been changed 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 is hidden, 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 "the setting value has been changed" allows the setting changer to know that the setting 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 recognize that the setting value has been changed. It should be noted that the light emission in the second light emission mode is executed for a few seconds after the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, and then returns to the light emission in the first light emission mode as described above.

Subsequently, 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 device 300. That is, the display of the set value “2” is switched to the display of the set value “3”. Thereby, the person who has changed the setting can recognize 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. With these, it is possible for the person who has changed the setting to recognize that the setting value has been changed again.

By the way, the person who has changed the setting is basically facing the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 8) and is looking at the 7-segment display 300 when pressing the RAM clear switch 191. Therefore, it is difficult for the person who has changed the setting 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 board 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 arcade around the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It means to inform (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 (suggested to be changed) with priority. In addition, the speaker 620 gives priority to the output of the voice "setting value has been changed" (change suggestion) over the output of the voice "mode change is possible" (mode suggestion). Further, in the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54, the light emission in the special second light emission mode (change suggestion) is preferentially executed 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 fraudulent activity more noticeable to the employee.

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 simply showing that the set value has been changed. Also, 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 value is not shown by the rendering means such as the image display device 50 and the speaker 620, except for the 7-segment display 300 that 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 in which the set value can be changed and 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 setting 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 to the standby position will be appropriately referred to as “setting confirmation operation”.

When the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 26(F), a setting value confirmation image SK indicating the characters "setting value has been confirmed" is displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50. .. By displaying the set value confirmation image SK, it is possible for the person who has changed the setting or an employee of the surrounding game hall to know that the set value has been confirmed. 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". This voice of "confirmed the set value" makes it possible for the person who has changed the setting or an employee of the surrounding game hall to know that the set value has been confirmed. In addition, the voice "setting value is confirmed" is output only once at the timing of the setting confirmation operation.

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 let the person who has changed the setting or the employee of 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 unit 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-display 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 performed the setting confirmation operation.

The meaning of the initial display on the 7-segment display 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 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, there is a possibility that unauthorized modifications have been made.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the setting change mode ends, the initial display is automatically executed on the 7-segment display 300. Thereby, the person who has changed the setting can recognize 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 moving from the rotation position toward the standby position, the setting change mode ends and the setting 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. 28A, 28B and 28C). 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 the "H" level switch signal (first signal) from the signal line E1, and the "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 prevents current from flowing from the signal line E1 toward 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, and 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 DC 5V power 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 DC 5V power is supplied to the power line E2. In FIG. 27, the symbol Vc means that DC5V 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 a state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a when the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is at 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 entered.

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 the state of the setting key cylinder switch 180a when the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is in 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 contacts 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 to rotate from the rotation position. Therefore, immediately after starting the setting confirming operation, the setting changer 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. It is possible to do so (see FIG. 26F). In other words, it is possible to hide the set value on the 7-segment display 300 before the setting key 184 has finished 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 confirmed set value is perceived by the surroundings as much as possible.

In addition, when an employee (setting changer) in a busy game hall performs a setting confirmation operation before opening the game hall, the setting key 184 (rotating portion 183) is properly rotated to the standby position by an inadvertent 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. 28A and 28B), so the setting is made. The value can be confirmed and hidden. Therefore, it is possible to end the setting change mode even if the setting changer is inadvertently or unfamiliar with the operation, and it is possible to prevent the setting value from being continuously displayed on the 7-segment display 300. .. Further, 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 change is possible", 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 correctly 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 by an unfamiliar operation or vibration of a person who has changed 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 rotates the setting key 184 to the rotation position, and it is possible to prevent unintentional transition to the setting change mode as much as possible. is there.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 29, the setting key cylinder 180 is arranged to the left 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 along 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 opening/closing 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 who faces the setting key cylinder 180), the right hand of the person who changes the setting (or The right arm) may cover the 7-segment display device 300, and the display content (setting value) of the 7-segment display device 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 changes 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 in which 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 it.

Further, in the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 used for the setting value switching operation is below the 7-segment display unit 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 has changed 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 transition 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 by using the dominant hand (right hand) who has operated the setting key cylinder 180. In particular, since the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 191 are arranged side by side at a slight interval, it is easy for a person who changes the setting to operate both the power switch 195 and the RAM clear switch 191 at the same time with only one hand. .. 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 shifting operation. Therefore, it is possible to improve the visibility of the 7-segment display device 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 back side of the PY1 on the left side of the left-right center (or at least 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, the right hand (or right arm) and the left hand (or left arm) are not covered by the 7-segment display device 300, so 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. Thus, 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, the display control of the 7-segment display device 300 can be performed 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 display control of the set value, initial display, and display control of the base, which will be described later, on the 7-segment display device 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 load of design change 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 in 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 in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not store information indicating setting values (setting 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 gaming 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 that has.

In this 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 shifting 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 the 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.

When 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 set value has not been set. The light emission in this error lighting mode (error suggestion) continues until the error mode is canceled by shutting off the power supply.

Further, in the error mode, as shown in FIG. 30(B), the operation suggestion image SE indicating the message "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 an employee or the like of the game arcade to understand the situation in which the setting value must be set. The display of the operation suggestion image SE continues until the error mode is released by shutting off the power.

When in the error mode, a special error sound is output from the speaker 620, as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 30B, the frame lamp 212 and the panel 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 for an employee or the like of the game arcade to know that the shift to the error mode has occurred. The output of the error sound and the light emission in the error light emission mode are continued until the error mode is released by shutting off the power.

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 if the RAM clear switch 191 is simply pressed or the power is not turned on (shut-off state), it is possible to unnecessarily shift to the error mode by not erasing the setting value information. 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. For example, a nonvolatile storage unit (EEPROM or the like) is used. 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 device 300, it is possible to understand that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has been tampered with, or has malfunctioned or malfunctioned.

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. In other words, in the present embodiment, the base described below is the number of balls to be shot by the player in the normal game state, that is, the number of balls to be shot (total number of shot balls), which is 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 gaming 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 60000 before the calculation of the current base (hereinafter referred to as "1 time"). Information of "base before"), information of base (hereinafter referred to as "twice before base") calculated when the total number of fired balls reaches 60000 before the base once before, and twice Information up to the base (hereinafter referred to as “three times before 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 the display of the base differs in timing depending on whether or not the setting change mode is entered, that is, whether or not the setting change mode entry operation is performed. When the setting change mode shifting operation is performed, the setting change mode is shifted after the power is turned on as described above. In this case, the base display is started after the setting change mode is finished and the 7-segment display 300 performs the initial display. On the other hand, if the power is turned on without performing the setting change mode transition operation, the base display is started immediately after the power is turned on, the initial display is executed on the 7-segment display 300. In any case, there is no difference in that the base display is started after the initial display on the 7-segment display unit 300.

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 starts, 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 unit 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 they continue to emit light) 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 for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). After that, if the information about 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 in the lighting mode of "b1." is seen, it means that the previous base 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 about the base two times before at the end of the display of the base one time before, the display of the base two times before is started as shown in FIG. 31D. R. 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 second-time base shown in FIG. 31D is executed for a predetermined specific time (4.8 seconds in this embodiment). Thereafter, if the base information storage unit 108 stores the information about the base three times before the display of the base three times before, the display of the base three times before is displayed as shown in FIG. 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 the standard unit, but may be displayed with 5% as the standard unit, for example. 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, if the base information storage unit 108 does not store the previous base information, the display shown in FIG. 32C is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 32C, in the third display region 330 and the fourth display region 340 of the 7-segment display device 300, the lighting portions LB23 and 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 base two times before, 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.”. Thus, the blinking light emission of "b2." and the display of "---" indicate that the base twice before is not yet displayable.

When 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 parts 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 three 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 by dividing it into various operations. 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 a 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 shifting to the setting change mode, 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 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 (game control processing from step S101 to step S106 shown in FIG. 43) is executed. ing. As a result, 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. Further, when the setting change mode ends, the information related to the game is erased without pressing the RAM clear switch 191 again. Therefore, it is possible for the setting changer to erase the information related to the game without complicating 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 setting value information in this way, the setting value information remains stored 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 sufficient, 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. Then, by the main timer interrupt process (S005, see FIG. 43) described later, the process related to the game (game control process from step S101 to step S106) is executed, and the initial display on the 7-segment display 300 and the base 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 in the state where 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 for the employee at the game arcade who sees the character “E” instead of the set value on the 7-segment display 300 to know that the set value has not been set yet. 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. As a result, it is possible to show the transition to the error mode more easily than in the case where the 7-segment display 300 shows the letter "E" on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (see FIG. 8). As a result, it is possible to make it easier for a person who has turned 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 canceled 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 about the game stored in the game RAM 104 is erased without shifting to the setting change mode. However, even at this time, the set value information stored in the set 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 OFF operation to 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, as shown in FIG. 26A, the fourth display area of the 7-segment display unit 300 is displayed. 340 emits light to indicate "1". This set value confirmation mode is configured to end when a certain time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of displaying the set value on the 7-segment display 300. In this way, the employee at the game arcade can move to the set value confirmation mode if he/she only wants to confirm which set value the player has without deleting (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 panel movable body 55k, a frame movable body provided in the gaming 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 the set value can be confirmed on the 7-segment display 300. is there. At this time, the set value is displayed only on the 7-segment display 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 set 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 FIG. 43) described later. The game control processing from S101 to step S106) is executed, and the processing relating to the initial display and the base display on the 7-segment display 300 (the base display processing of step S108) is executed. However, if it is determined that the checksum of the gaming RAM 104 and the checksum of the gaming 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 setting change mode or the set value confirmation mode will not be entered after the power is turned on. Therefore, as soon as the power is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 basically executes the game processing without clearing the game information and displays the initial display and the base display on the 7-segment display 300. Perform the processing. However, when 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, it is exceptionally related to the game. Information is cleared.

10. Symbol 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 can be set for the player who is playing the game. It becomes impossible to provide the entertainingness 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 interest. 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 one 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. Further, 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 numeral (number portion) and a portion indicating a character are combined, and there are nine kinds 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 production symbol EZ is called a third production symbol EZc, a production symbol EZ whose number portion is "4" is called a fourth production symbol EZd, and a production symbol EZ whose number portion is "5" is a fifth production symbol EZe. The production symbol EZ whose number portion is "6" is called the sixth production symbol EZf, the production symbol EZ whose number portion is "7" is called the seventh production symbol EZg, and the number 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 of “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 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 the 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 set at the present time 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 each of the various loss effect symbol lottery tables will be 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 these 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 the stop display of the sixth effect symbol EZf in a relatively large number, and it is possible to infer that the set value is "6". In other words, it is possible to make 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”, “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 the execution of the high setting suggestion effect is recognized.

Here, the high setting suggestion 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, 60,000 shots It is executed when the reached conditions are met. The condition of being SP reach loss is provided in order to maintain the player's motivation by executing the high setting suggestion effect to the player who is greatly disappointed by SP reach loss. Further, the condition that the number of shot balls has reached a multiple of 10,000 is provided in order to make the high setting suggestive effect a privilege that can be executed on a very rare occasion.

Specifically, the high setting suggestion effect is executed as shown in FIG. That is, after reaching, the battle effect is executed as SP reach as shown in FIG. 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. Thereafter, 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. Subsequently, 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 grasping the SP reach loss, as shown in FIG. 36(D), the high setting suggestion effect is executed. Specifically, in FIG. 36(D), a phoenix bird image FT (implication effect image) indicating that a phoenix flies and appears is displayed on the display screen 50a as the high setting suggestion effect. As a result, the player who sees the phoenix image FT is made aware that the set value is "4", "5", or "6", and forgets the disappointment of SP reach loss. It is possible to give a feeling of elation.

11. Control Operation of Pachinko Gaming Machine Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described based on FIGS. 37 to 47, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described based on FIGS. 48 to 56. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

[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. Following 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 interrupts are enabled, main timer interrupt processing (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, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec, for example. Then, after the main-side timer interrupt process (S005) ends, until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) starts, 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 permission (S004).

[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, a setting value designation command for notifying the setting value information (setting value information) stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 of the gaming RAM 104 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 (S010). .. As a result, the effect control board 120 receives the set value designation command when the power is turned on, and the effect control microcomputer 121 can grasp the set value set in the previous game. However, in the process 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.

Then, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (ON state) (depressed) and the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON (ON state) (S011). That is, it is determined whether or not the setting change mode shifting 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 is stored in the setting value information storage unit 107 (S016). ). If the set value information is not stored (NO in S016), it means that the set value has not been set even once, 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 restoration from an electric power failure described below 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 shot 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 set value information is not cleared, so that the game can be restarted at the set value that was set before the power failure. That is, 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 performing the setting change mode transition operation, 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 interrupt time management), and the like are performed, and this processing ends.

[Setting Change Mode Processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the setting change mode processing (S012), the game control microcomputer 101 first sets the 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 the 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, 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.

Then, 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 the set value that is incremented by one is sent. 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, and the process returns to step S033. On the other hand, if it is OFF (YES in S038), a setting mode end command for notifying the end of the setting change mode is transmitted to the effect control board 120 (S039). Then, 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 (S040). Further, the set value displayed on the 7-segment display unit 300 is set in 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 processing 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 S040 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 outside. That is, the first timing, the second timing, and the third timing described above are until the process related to the game (the game control process 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 effect 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). Subsequently, 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 passed (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 (see the process at the time of power failure recovery in FIG. 38 is referred to). ). As described above, in the setting value confirmation mode process (S019), unlike the above-mentioned setting change mode process (S012), the setting value is not changed, and the setting value at the present time is simply displayed on the 7-segment display 300. Only.

[Electrical power interruption recovery process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the electrical power interruption recovery process (S020), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the power interruption 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), the power may not have been shut down normally, so the flow 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, the power recovery time information is read from the game ROM 103, and this power recovery time 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 on 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 gaming RAM 104 are abnormal because the checksum values do not match. .. Therefore, instead of the processing of step S065, the setting value information and the information related to the base may be cleared. In this case, after clearing the set value information, set value information indicating "1" as the set value of the initial value may be newly stored in the set 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 stored contents of the game RAM 104 (S067), and the above 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 an 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). Thus, when the error mode is entered, the error mode continues until the power is turned 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, jackpot random number used in jackpot lottery, hit type random number for determining the type of jackpot, reach random number for determining whether to reach in the production symbol variation production, to determine the variation pattern Random pattern update process for updating the variation pattern random number, the normal symbol random number (per random number) used for the normal symbol lottery, etc. (S101). Note that at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. When 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 process (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. , The detection signal detected by the outlet sensor 18a (see FIG. 6) is read, and a prize ball command for paying out a prize ball 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 process (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 processing (S104), the jackpot determination table based on the set value indicated by the set value information (see FIGS. 16A to 16F) is used for the random number such as the jackpot random number acquired in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S103). ), the hit type determination table (see FIG. 14), the reach determination table (see FIG. 17A), and the 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, a special symbol for displaying the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed (variable display and stop display). At the time of displaying 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. Then, as a result of the jackpot random number determination, if the jackpot is won, the jackpot game in which the jackpot 14 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 14) according to the type of jackpot (Special game) At the time of executing this jackpot game, 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. In the special operation process (S104), when the random number such as the jackpot random number is not stored, the production control microcomputer 121 sets a customer waiting standby command for executing the customer waiting production.

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) are used for determination, 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 drawing 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 in accordance with a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and opening times, see FIG. 19) according to the game state To do.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an output process of outputting the command or the like 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 the present process ends.

[Base Calculation Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the base calculation process (S107), the game control microcomputer 101 first executes a shot ball count process (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 the present 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 shot ball counter 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 the present 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 large winning opening is “3”. 10" and the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning in the general winning opening 10 is "5", but the number of these prize balls can be appropriately changed.

Then, 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 fired balls has reached 60,000, that is, whether the value of the number of fired balls 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 the information of the base before the third time (base information of the third time before) is stored, 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 Processing] As shown in FIG. 45, in the base display processing (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 portions 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 has not been 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 turned ON (S123). The current base display flag is a flag indicating that the current base is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 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. In this way, as shown in FIG. 31B, 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 malfunctioned 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 passed (NO in S127), the present base is still displayed on the 7-segment display unit 300, and the present process is terminated. 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 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.

In step S125, if the base display flag is not currently ON (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. 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. 31C, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may be broken or malfunctioned or illegally modified. 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 unit 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 start of the previous-time base display process (S132) or the previous-time base non-display process (S134). ). If the time has not passed (NO in S135), the one-time-preceding base display process (S132) or the one-time-preceding base non-display process (S134) is continued, and this process is terminated. 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 the display timing of the second-time base is reached. 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 two-time-pre-base display process for displaying the two-time-pre-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. 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. Thus, in the 7-segment display 300, not only the current base and the one-time-before base but also the two-time-before base can be grasped 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 processing (S141), the game control microcomputer 101 uses the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27) to display "b2" 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(D), the 7-segment display unit 300 cannot yet 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 previous-second base display processing (S140) or the second-pre-base non-display processing (S141). On the other hand, if the time 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. Note that in step S145, it is not substantially determined that the three-time base display flag is not ON. That is, when 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. 31E, and the pachinko gaming machine PY1. It is possible to more accurately determine whether or not there is a failure, a malfunction, or an 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 this three-time base non-display process (S148), the game control microcomputer 101 uses the serial data transmission terminal TX3 (see FIG. 27) to display "b3" in a blinking manner in the first display area 310 and the second display area 320. , 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 unit 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 7-segment display 300 starts displaying the current base. 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 is input (S160), and 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 of 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).

In parallel with the above processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. 48 to 56. The operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described below.

[Sub-control main processing] The effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the program for the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 48 from the effect ROM 123 when the power is turned on. The counter, the timer, the flag, the status, the buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

As shown in FIG. 48, 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 power cutoff flag is not ON, or if the content of the effect RAM 124 is not normal even if the sub power cutoff 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 has been turned on due to the power interruption but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normally maintained, then the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether or not 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 effect control microcomputer 121 to grasp the set value as information on the effect side (sub side). Therefore, when the power is turned on, if the effect control microcomputer 121 clears the effect RAM 124, the setting 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. Note that 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 added not by one, but by two or the like. 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 transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 executes various effects (variation effect, jackpot effect including opening effect, round effect, and ending effect) using the image display device 50 according to the command. 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 with priority. As shown in FIG. 49, 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. 50, 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 that the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 are caused to emit light 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. )), a special second light emission mode (see FIGS. 26C and 26D), a special third light emission mode (see FIG. 26F), and a 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 movable board 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Then, a watchdog timer process (S1204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S1010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 51, 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 effect control microcomputer 121 executes other processing such as creating lamp data and updating various random numbers for effect determination (S1305), and ends this processing.

[Reception Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the reception command analysis process (S1301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the game control board 100 (S1401), If it has been received, the variation effect start processing described later is performed (S1402).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1403), and if it has received the fluctuation effect end processing (S1404). In the fluctuation effect ending process (S1404), 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 the opening command is received from the game control board 100 (S1405), and if it is received, the opening effect selection process is performed (S1406). In the opening effect selection process (S1406), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1407), and if it has received, performs a round effect selection process (S1408). In the round effect selection processing (S1408), 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.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S1409), and if it is received, an ending effect selection process is performed (S1410). In the ending effect selection process (S1410), 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.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a set value designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S1411), and if it has received the set value flag change processing (S1412). In the setting value flag changing process (S1412), 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. 48) 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 (S1413), and if it has received the setting mode shift effect process (S1414). In the setting mode transition effect process (S1414), 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 (S1414), voice data for outputting the voice "Setting change is possible" (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”. Further, in the setting mode transition effect process (S1414), 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 image SH during the setting change, the sound "the 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 the setting. 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 (S1415), and if it has received, a set value change effect process (S1416). In the set value change effect process (S1416), 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 manner (in a layered manner) from 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 show the situation in which the setting value is changed.

In addition, in the set value change effect process (S1416), 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 “the 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 a 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 the special second light emission mode. As described above, the display of the setting value change image YG, the voice "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 (S1417), and if it has received the setting mode end effect processing (S1418). In the setting mode end effect process (S1418), 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, which has received the set value confirmation effect command, displays the setting change image SH shown in FIG. The display is switched to the value confirmation image SK.

In addition, in the setting mode end effect process (S1418), sound data for outputting a 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 (S1418), lamp data for causing the frame lamp 212 and the panel 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 is confirmed", and the light emission in the special third light emission mode allow not only the setting changer but also the employees of the surrounding amusement park. Also, it is possible to grasp the situation in which the set value is fixed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 53, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an error command is received from the game control board 100 (S1419), and if it is received, an error mode notification process is performed (S1420). .. In the error mode notification process (S1420), 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 (S1420), 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 (S1420), 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 indicate that the employee at the game arcade is in the error mode, that is, the set value is set. It is possible to let them 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 (S1421), and if it has received, sets the setting suggestion condition satisfaction flag to ON (S1422). 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 a process based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, a process for effecting a variation display of a normal symbol) as another process (S1423). Then, the received command analysis process (S1301) is finished.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 54, in the effect effect start process (S1402), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the fluctuation start command (S1501). 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, effect design selection processing which will be described later is executed (S1502), and subsequently, variable effect pattern selection processing which will be described later is executed (S1503).

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a notice effect selection process (S1504). 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, a drive data setting process for setting drive data according to the selected variation effect pattern is executed (S1505).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a change effect start command for starting the change effect in the selected effect design, change effect pattern, and notice effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S1506), and changes. The production start process (S1402) is ended. 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.

[Production symbol selection process] The production symbol selection process (S1502) 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. 55, in the effect symbol selection process (S1502), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether the information of the variation pattern (see FIG. 18) indicates a gap (S1601). If it indicates a loss (YES in S1601), subsequently, a loss effect symbol EZ is determined using the loss effect symbol lottery table based on the set value flag 125 (S1602). The determined effect design EZ is the effect design EZ that is stopped and displayed at the end of the three effect designs EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicating the manner of loss. Following step S1602, 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. 35B becomes high. As a result, it is possible to make the player infer that the set value is “6” and make the player lose interest in the lost aspect of the effect design EZ.

On the other hand, in step S1601, if the information of the variation pattern does not indicate a loss (NO in S1601), it means that the jackpot has been won, and the process proceeds to step S1604. 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 (S1604). , This process ends.

[Variation effect pattern selection process] The variation effect pattern selection process (S1503) is a process for determining a variation effect pattern which 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 variable effect including the presence or 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. 56, in the fluctuating effect pattern selection processing (S1503), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the information of the fluctuating pattern (see FIG. 18) indicates SP reach misalignment (S1701). Specifically, it is determined whether the variation patterns are P11, P12, P13, P41, P42, P43 (see FIG. 18). If it indicates SP reach loss (YES in S1701), it is subsequently determined whether or not the setting suggestion condition satisfaction flag is ON (S1702). If it is ON (YES in S1702), the setting suggestion condition satisfaction flag is turned OFF (S1703), and the process proceeds to step S1704. In short, the case of proceeding to step S1704 is SP reach loss, and the number of shot balls exceeds a multiple of 10,000 shots.

In step S1704, it is determined whether or not the value of the set value flag is "4", "5", or "6". If it is "4", "5" or "6" (YES in S1704), lottery is performed based on the variation pattern by using the variation effect pattern table for high setting suggestion 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), a 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 loses the high setting (the setting value is "4" or "5" or "6") by reviving it by grasping the phoenix image FT. It is possible to give a feeling of uplifting.

On the other hand, if the SP reach is not lost (NO in S1701), the setting condition suggestion flag is not ON (NO in S1702), and the set value is not the high setting (“4” or “5” or “6”) ( If NO at S1704), the process proceeds to step S1706. In step S1706, a lottery is selected 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.

12. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the setting change mode is set, the setting is being changed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 22(B). The image SH is displayed, the sound “setting can be changed” is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light in the special first light emission mode. With these, it is possible to easily show the situation in which the setting value can be changed. In particular, the situation in which the setting value can be changed both visually and aurally can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner by displaying the setting change image SH and the sound “setting change is possible”. In addition, the display of the image SH during the setting change, the output of the sound "the setting can be changed", and the light emission in the special first light emission mode by the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 are set in the setting change mode. It continues to run only while you are there. Therefore, it is possible to clearly understand the period from the start to the end of the setting change mode.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the power is turned on, the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed and the setting key 184 is rotated to the rotation position. it can. However, if the setting key 184 is not accurately rotated to the rotation position by the careless or unfamiliar operation of the person who changes the setting, the setting change mode cannot be entered. That is, the display of the image SH during the setting change, the output of the sound "the setting can be changed", and the mode suggestion to the setting change mode of the light emission in the special first light emission mode by the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 are started. Not done. Therefore, when the power is turned on, it is possible to determine whether or not the setting key 184 has been correctly rotated depending on whether or not the mode suggestion to the setting change mode is started.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the setting change mode ends and the mode suggestion ends even before the setting key 184 is completely returned from the rotational position to the standby position. Therefore, the end timing of the setting change mode can be made as early as possible, and the end timing of the mode suggestion can be made as soon as possible. Even if the setting key cylinder 180 is not inadvertently completely returned from the rotation position to the standby position, it is possible to recognize that the setting change mode has ended by ending the mode suggestion.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, when the selected setting value is changed while the setting change mode is set, the setting value change image YG is displayed on the display screen 50a and the speaker 620 is displayed. Outputs a sound "the set value has been changed", and the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light in a special second light emission mode. As a result, it is possible to easily show to the person who has changed the setting and the surrounding people that the setting value has been changed.

13. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example will be described. In addition, in the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described embodiment are denoted 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 modified examples described below can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in this specification.

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Next, the second mode will be described based on FIGS. 57 to 61. The second mode is characterized in that the special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2) can be executed and the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2) can be executed. Here, before describing the second mode, the conventional problems will be described.

In the past, the volume of the sound output from the speaker was increased, or the output from the frame lamp or the panel lamp was increased in order to suggest that the jackpot expectation (the expectation for winning the jackpot) has increased along with the excitement of the production. Many production methods are used to increase the amount of light emitted. Specifically, at the start of the variation effect (when the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is started), the speaker outputs a louder sound than usual, or the frame lamp or the board lamp becomes dazzling than usual. There is a notice at the start of fluctuations that suggests that the expectation for jackpots has increased by making them emit light. Also, during the SP reach, by outputting a louder sound from the speaker than usual, or by making the frame lamp or the board lamp emit light so that it becomes dazzling (the light amount becomes larger) than usual, the jackpot expectation level can be increased. There is a notice during SP reach that suggests that it has become higher. However, such a rendering method is likely to give an elderly player an impression that it is too noisy or too dazzling, and may rather cause discomfort. Also, for experienced players, there is an impression that there is no novelty as a method that is already commonplace.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to deal with the above-mentioned problems, the special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2) and the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2) can be executed. First, based on FIG. 57, a case where the special fluctuation start effect is not executed and a case where the special fluctuation start effect is executed will be described separately.

As shown in FIG. 57(A), when the effect symbol EZ is variably displayed on the display screen 50a, a predetermined normal BGM is output from the speaker 620. Further, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a predetermined normal light emitting mode. Note that FIG. 57(A) shows a state before reaching. Then, as shown in FIG. 57(B), the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed on the display screen 50a in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol. At this time, the speaker 620 outputs a sound “Don” indicating that the effect design EZ is stopped and displayed. Further, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a light emission mode for stop display.

Then, in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol, at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is started (predetermined timing in the variable effect), the normal variation start effect (first effect) shown in FIG. 57(C-1). ) Is executed, and the special variation start effect (second effect) shown in FIG. 57(C-2) is executed. In FIG. 57(C-1), the effect symbol EZ starts variable display on the display screen 50a as usual. At this time, the speaker 620 outputs a voice "Jean" indicating that the effect design EZ has started the variable display. The board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a light emission mode for starting fluctuation. Then, as shown in FIG. 58(D-1), the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is continuously displayed on the display screen 50a, and the speaker 620 outputs the normal BGM. The board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a normal light emitting manner.

On the other hand, in FIG. 57(C-2), basically nothing is displayed on the display screen 50a. That is, on the display screen 50a, the effect symbol EZ, the hold icon HA (see FIG. 4), the background image, and the like are invisible, and most of the display screen 50a looks black to the player. At this time, no sound is output from the speaker 620. Further, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light at all. In this way, at the timing when the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is started, the special variation start in which substantially no effect is performed using the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the frame lamp 212, and the panel lamp 54). The performance is executed. With this special variation start effect, it is possible to give the player the impression that a power outage (blackout) has suddenly occurred, and to give a great sense of discomfort that the user does not know what happened.

In addition, in the special variation start effect, no sound is output from the speaker 620, so that the effect is “silent effect”. Of course, in this silent effect, it can be said that the volume is lower than the volume (normal volume) of the sound "Jean" from the speaker 620 in the normal variation start effect. Further, in the special variation start effect, since the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light at all (because they are turned off), it is “non-emission effect”. Of course, in this non-light-emitting effect, it can be said that it is smaller than the light amount (normal light amount) when the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in the light-emitting mode for starting fluctuation in the normal fluctuation start effect.

The special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2) is executed only for 3 seconds after the variation display of the special symbol is started. As shown in FIG. 57(C-2), the effect symbol EZ is not displayed in the center of the display screen 50a, but instead, in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a, an effect symbol EZx( smaller than the effect symbol EZ( Hereinafter, "small effect design EZx") is variably displayed. This is, even though the variable display of the special symbol has been started, when the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol is not displayed on the display screen 50a, the variation of the special symbol is shown to the player. This is because it can be misunderstood that the display is not started (the special symbol lottery is not executed). Thus, the small effect symbol EZx (so-called fourth symbol) is variably displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a only while the special variation start effect is being executed. Accordingly, even if the display screen 50a appears to be blacked out, it is possible to correctly indicate that the special symbol lottery has been executed.

Here, the special variation start effect of the present embodiment is executed only when the variation pattern indicating the execution of the SP reach is selected and it is determined by lottery that the special variation start effect is to be executed. Therefore, if the special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2) is executed, the SP reach is always executed thereafter. On the other hand, even if the normal variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-1) is executed, the SP reach is not always executed thereafter.

Thus, in this embodiment, it is suggested that the special fluctuation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2) has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the normal fluctuation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-1). Therefore, when the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is started, it is possible to give the player who sees the special variation start effect, not the normal variation start effect, an uplifting feeling due to the higher jackpot expectation. Then, a louder than usual sound is output from the speaker, or a frame lamp or a board lamp emits light so as to make it dazzle more than usual. Since it suggests that it has become, there is no excessive production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the elderly player from feeling uncomfortable due to excessive production. Furthermore, it is possible to give a fresh impression to an experienced player as a change start notice that has never been seen before.

After the special fluctuation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2) is executed, the intense heat fluctuation display is executed as shown in FIG. 57(D-2). The intense heat fluctuation display is an effect in which the red flame image GA is displayed at the end portion of the display screen 50a until the reach is reached. With this intense heat fluctuation display, it is possible to easily show to the player that the jackpot expectation is high. Then, when this intense heat fluctuation display is being executed, the speaker 620 outputs a sound “go”, which is associated with the flame and suggests that the expectation for the jackpot is high. The volume of the sound “go” is higher than the volume of the normal BGM output from the speaker 620 during the normal fluctuation shown in FIG. 57(D-1). Further, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a very bright special light emission mode. The amount of light output from the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 when emitting light in this special light emission mode is output from the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 during the normal fluctuation shown in FIG. 57(D-1). Greater than the amount of light.

As described above, when the special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2) is executed, the player feels uncomfortable for 3 seconds as if there was a power outage (blackout) or a breakdown. Then, as shown in FIG. 57(D-2), the flame image GA is displayed, the sound "go" having a large volume is output, and the light is emitted in a very bright (a large amount of light) special light emission mode. The display is more flashy than the normal variation display shown in FIG. 57(D-1). In this way, by giving the player a sense of incongruity as if the effect has disappeared, and then showing the flashy effect, it is possible to more effectively enjoy the effect with a high jackpot expectation.

Next, based on FIG. 58, the case where the SP reach interruption effect is not executed and the case where the SP reach interruption effect is executed will be described separately. As shown in FIG. 58(A), on the display screen 50a, while the middle effect symbol EZ2 is variably displayed, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the reach is formed. .. At this time, the normal BGM is output from the speaker 620. Further, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a dedicated light emitting mode when the reach is formed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58(B), on the display screen 50a, the armor preparation effect indicating the development to SP reach is executed. In the armor preparation effect, the armor preparation image YZ in which the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 swings his sword toward the sky is displayed. At this time, the speaker 620 outputs the sound "chakine" indicating the development to SP reach. The board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a normal light emitting mode. After the armor preparation effect is started, the small effect symbol EZx is displayed in the reach mode in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a.

Subsequently, when the SP reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 58(C), a battle start effect indicating the start of the battle effect is executed on the display screen 50a. The battle effect is an effect that indicates that the main character of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the enemy character have fought and won the battle, and that it is a big hit. In the battle start effect, the battle start image BK in which the main character and the enemy character face each other is displayed on the display screen 50a. At this time, the speaker 620 outputs a voice "Destroy!" indicating that the battle start effect has been executed. In addition, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a dedicated light emitting mode when the battle start effect is executed.

Then, during the execution of the battle effect (SP reach), the case where the character up effect (first effect) shown in FIG. 58(D-1) is executed and the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2). (Second effect) may be executed. In FIG. 58(D-1), the character up image KU showing the state in which the main character is up on the display screen 50a is displayed as usual. At this time, the speaker 620 outputs a sound "dodo~" indicating that the character up effect has been executed. Further, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a light emission mode dedicated to the battle effect. After that, the battle effect (not shown) is executed until the victory branch effect shown in FIG. 59(A) is executed.

On the other hand, in FIG. 58(D-2), basically nothing is displayed on the display screen 50a. At this time, no sound is output from the speaker 620. Further, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light at all. In this way, the SP reach interruption effect is executed without using the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 620, the frame lamp 212, and the panel lamp 54) substantially during the battle effect. With this SP reach interruption effect, similar to the special variation start effect described above (see FIG. 57(C-2)), the player is given an impression as if there was a sudden power failure (blackout) or failure, and what It is possible to give a big sense of discomfort that you do not know what happened.

It should be noted that in the SP reach interruption effect, no sound is output from the speaker 620, so that the effect is “silent effect”. Of course, in this silent effect, it can be said that the volume is lower than the sound volume (normal volume) of the sound “dododo” from the speaker 620 in the character-up effect. Further, in the SP reach interruption effect, since the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light at all (because they are turned off), it is “non-emission effect”. Of course, in this non-light emitting effect, it can be said that the light amount (normal light amount) when the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in the light emitting mode dedicated to the battle effect in the character up effect.

In the character up effect shown in FIG. 58(D-1) or the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2), a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed since the battle start effect was started. It is executed at the timing. Then, the character-up effect shown in FIG. 58(D-1) or the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2) is executed only for 3 seconds after the start. In the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2), although the effect symbol EZ, the hold icon HA (see FIG. 4), the background image, etc. are not visible on the display screen 50a, they are displayed in the upper right portion of the display screen 50a. Thus, only the variable display of the small effect design EZx is shown. This is to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the variable display of the special symbol is not executed.

Here, the SP reach interruption effect of the present embodiment is executed only when the variation pattern indicating the execution of the SP reach is selected and it is determined by lottery that the SP reach interruption effect is executed. In other words, even in the case of SP reach, when it is not decided to execute the SP reach interruption effect by lottery, the character up effect shown in FIG. 58(D-1) is executed. Then, as will be described later (see FIG. 61(B)), among the SP reach, the SP reach having a higher jackpot expectation degree is more likely to execute the SP reach interruption effect. In other words, in order of weak SP reach A jackpot, weak SP reach B jackpot, and strong SP reach jackpot, the distribution ratio at which the SP reach interruption effect is executed is set to increase.

Thus, in the present embodiment, it is suggested that the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2) has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the character-up effect shown in FIG. 58(D-1). Therefore, a player who suddenly sees the SP reach interruption effect in the middle of the battle effect can be given an uplifting feeling due to the higher jackpot expectation. Then, the loudspeaker outputs a louder sound than usual, or the frame lamp or the board lamp emits light so as to make it dazzle more than usual. It is a method completely opposite to the conventional notice during SP reach. Since it suggests that it has become, there is no excessive production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the elderly player from feeling uncomfortable due to excessive production. Furthermore, it is possible to give a fresh impression to an experienced player as an advance notice during SP reach that has never been seen before.

After the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2) is executed, the interrupted battle effect is started, and the victory branch effect shown in FIG. 59(A) is executed. In the victory branch effect, a victory branch image SB is displayed on the display screen 50a, which shows whether or not the main character can cut off the enemy character. At this time, the speaker 620 outputs a sound of "dokudoku" indicating a sense of urgency. Further, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a light emission mode dedicated to the battle effect.

Then, if the jackpot is won, as shown in FIG. 59(F-1), a battle victory effect is executed. In the battle win effect, a victory image VI showing that the main character has won the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 50a. At this time, a loud voice “Pirroline” indicating that the jackpot is won is output from the speaker 620. In addition, the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a dedicated light emitting mode (very bright light emitting mode) for suggesting that the jackpot is won.

On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won (if it is lost), the battle defeat effect is executed as shown in FIG. 59(F-2). In the battle defeat production, a defeat image LO indicating that the main character has been defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 50a. At this time, the speaker 620 outputs a small voice of "hue" indicating that it is a loss. In addition, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a dedicated light emitting mode (dark light emitting mode) for suggesting that there is a loss.

Next, the variation effect pattern selection processing (S1503) for executing the special variation start effect (see FIG. 57(C-2)) and the SP reach interruption effect (see FIG. 58(D-2)) of the second form , Which will be described with reference to FIG.

[Variation effect pattern selection process] As shown in FIG. 60, in the effect effect pattern selection process (S1503), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether the information of the change pattern (see FIG. 18) indicates SP reach. Is determined (S1801). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation patterns are P1, P2, P3, P11, P12, P13, P31, P32, P33, P41, P42, P43 (see FIG. 18). If the SP reach is indicated (YES in S1801), subsequently, the SP reach variation effect pattern is determined by using the variation pattern information and the SP reach useful variation effect pattern table (not shown) (S1802). ). By determining the SP reach variation production pattern, the variation production that develops to SP reach through the reach is executed.

Then, the special variation start effect execution lottery process (S1803) is executed. The special variation start effect execution lottery process (S1803) is a process for randomly determining whether or not to execute the special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2). Specifically, from the special variation start effect lottery table shown in FIG. 61A, a table corresponding to the variation pattern content (type of SP reach) is referred to. Then, the special fluctuation start effect random number is acquired, and the acquired special fluctuation start effect random number is determined using the table referred to from the special fluctuation start effect lottery table shown in FIG. 61(A). As a result, whether to execute the special variation start effect is determined.

In this way, if it is determined in step S1803 that the special variation start effect is executed, YES is determined in step S1804, and the variation effect pattern of the special variation start effect is determined (S1805). Note that the variation effect pattern of the special variation start effect includes information for executing the special variation start effect as well as information for executing the intense heat fluctuation display (see FIG. 57D-2). .. By determining the variation effect pattern of this special variation start effect, as shown in FIG. 57(C-2), the effect is displayed on the display screen 50a at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) is started. The design EZ, the hold icon HA (see FIG. 4), the background image, and the like disappear. Further, no sound is output from the speaker 620, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light at all. Then, after this special variation start effect is executed for 3 seconds, as shown in FIG. 57(D-2), on the display screen 50a, the variable display of the effect design EZ and the background image are shown, and at the same time, the display screen 50a. The flame image GA is shown at the end portion of. Further, at this time, a loud sound “go” is output from the speaker 620, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a very bright light emission mode.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the special variation start effect is not executed in step S1803, NO is determined in step S1804, and the variation effect pattern of the normal variation start effect is determined (S1806). By determining the variation effect pattern of the normal variation start effect, as shown in FIG. 57(C-1), at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) is started, the background is displayed on the display screen 50a. A variable display of the effect design EZ is shown together with the image and the hold icon HA (see FIG. 4 ). Further, the sound “Jean” is output from the speaker 620, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a normal light emitting mode. Then, even after the normal variation start effect is executed for 3 seconds, as shown in FIG. 57(D-1), the effect image EZ is displayed in a variable manner on the display screen 50a. At this time, BGM is output from the speaker 620, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a normal light emission mode.

Here, in the special variation start effect lottery table shown in FIG. 61A, when the content of the variation pattern indicates an SP reach jackpot, the special variation start effect is executed as the SP reach has a higher jackpot expectation. The distribution ratio to be determined is set to be high. That is, it is set such that the special variation start effect is easily executed in the order of weak SP reach A jackpot ⇒ weak SP reach B jackpot ⇒ strong SP reach jackpot. However, since all the distribution ratios are less than 50%, it is basically determined that the special fluctuation start effect is not executed even in the SP reach, and the normal fluctuation start effect is executed. .. After that, when the special fluctuation start effect is executed, the distribution ratio is appropriately set so that the jackpot expectation degree is higher than the case where the normal fluctuation start effect is executed (the jackpot game state is easily controlled). It has been decided.

Further, in the special variation start effect lottery table, when the content of the variation pattern indicates SP reach loss, the distribution rate for determining execution of the special variation start effect decreases as the SP reach has a higher jackpot expectation. Is set. That is, the special variation start effect is set to be difficult to be executed in the order of weak SP reach A loss→weak SP reach B loss→strong SP reach loss. In this way, an appropriate balance is maintained between the jackpot expectation due to the execution of the special variation start effect and the jackpot expectation of the SP reach type.

Returning to the description of the variable effect pattern selection processing (S1503) shown in FIG. After step S1805 or S1806, in step S1807, SP reach interruption effect execution lottery processing is executed (S1807). The SP reach interruption effect execution lottery process (S1807) is a process for randomly determining whether to execute the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2). Specifically, from the SP reach interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 61B, the table corresponding to the content of the variation pattern (type of SP reach) is referred to. Then, the SP reach interruption effect random number is acquired, and the acquired SP reach interruption effect random number is determined using the table referenced from the SP reach interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 61(B). As a result, whether or not to execute the SP reach interruption effect is determined.

Thus, if it is determined in step S1807 that the SP reach interruption effect is to be executed, YES is determined in step S1808, the variable effect pattern of the SP reach interruption effect is determined (S1809), and this processing ends. When the variable effect pattern of the SP reach interruption effect is determined, as shown in FIG. 58D-2, the timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed since the battle start effect was started. Then, the effect image in the battle effect cannot be seen on the display screen 50a. Further, no sound is output from the speaker 620, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light at all. Then, after the SP reach interruption effect is executed for 3 seconds, the interrupted battle effect is started and the effect image in the battle effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. In addition, the BGM for battle effect is output from the speaker 620, and the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a light emission mode dedicated to the battle effect.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1807 that the SP reach interruption effect is not executed, it is determined as NO in step S1808, the variable effect pattern of the character up effect is determined (S1810), and the present process is ended. By determining the variation effect pattern of the character up effect, as shown in FIG. 58D-1, at a timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) that has been set in advance has elapsed since the battle start effect was started. The character up image KU is displayed on the display screen 50a. Furthermore, the speaker 620 outputs the sound “dododo” and the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light in a light emission mode dedicated to the battle effect. Then, after this character-up effect is executed for 3 seconds, another effect image in the battle effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. Further, the BGM for battle effect is output from the speaker 620, and the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 continue to emit light in a light emission mode dedicated to the battle effect.

In the SP reach interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 61B, when the content of the change pattern indicates an SP reach jackpot, the SP reach interruption effect is executed as the SP reach has a higher jackpot expectation. The distribution ratio to be determined is set to be high. That is, it is set such that the SP reach interruption effect is easily executed in the order of weak SP reach A jackpot ⇒ weak SP reach B jackpot ⇒ strong SP reach jackpot. However, since all the distribution ratios are less than 50%, it is basically determined that the SP reach interruption effect is not executed, and the character up effect is executed. After that, when the SP reach interruption effect is executed, the jackpot ratio is appropriately determined so that the jackpot expectation degree is higher (it is easier to control the jackpot gaming state) than when the character up effect is executed. Has been done.

Further, in the special variation start effect lottery table, when the content of the variation pattern indicates SP reach loss, the distribution rate for determining execution of the SP reach interruption effect decreases as the SP reach has a higher jackpot expectation. Is set. That is, the SP reach interruption effect is set to be difficult to be executed in the order of weak SP reach A loss→weak SP reach B loss→strong SP reach loss. In this way, the jackpot expectation due to the execution of the SP reach interruption effect and the jackpot expectation of the SP reach type are appropriately balanced.

Returning to the description of the variable effect pattern selection processing (S1503) shown in FIG. In step S1801, if it is determined that the information of the variation pattern (see FIG. 18) does not indicate the execution of SP reach (NO in S1801), the information of the variation pattern and the variation effect pattern table (not shown) without SP reach are used. Using SP, the SP reach non-variation effect pattern is determined (S1811), and this processing ends. By determining the SP reach non-fluctuation effect pattern, the variable effect without SP reach is executed.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, the normal fluctuation shown in FIG. 57 (C-1) at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol is started (the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is started). There are cases where the start effect is executed and cases where the special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2) is executed. Here, when the special variation start effect is executed, nothing is displayed on the display screen 50a except for the small effect symbol EZx. Furthermore, the speaker 620 produces no sound, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light. In short, the special variation start effect is less flashy than the normal variation start effect because the sound output from the speaker 620 is lower and the light amount of the light output from the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 is lower. .. However, when this special fluctuation start effect is executed, the SP reach is surely developed after that, so the jackpot expectation is higher than when the normal fluctuation start effect is executed (it is easy to control to the jackpot gaming state). ). Therefore, it is possible to provide a player who has grasped the special variation start effect with a novel gaming enjoyment that combines a sense of discomfort as if there was a power outage (blackout) and an uplifting feeling with a high expectation of a big hit. ..

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the second embodiment, during the execution of the SP reach battle effect, the speaker 620 outputs a sound effect having a large volume, BGM, etc., and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit a large amount of light. (Dazzling) light is output. In such a flashy battle effect, when the character up effect shown in FIG. 58(D-1) is executed at a timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) set in advance has elapsed since the battle effect was started. In some cases, the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2) is executed. Here, when the SP reach interruption effect is executed, nothing is displayed on the display screen 50a except the small effect symbol EZx. Furthermore, the speaker 620 produces no sound, and the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light. In short, the SP reach interruption effect is less flashy than the character-up effect because the sound output from the speaker 620 is smaller and the light amount of the light output from the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 is smaller. However, when the SP reach interruption effect is executed, the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the character up effect is executed (the jackpot game state is easily controlled). Therefore, a player who grasps the SP reach interruption effect combines a sense of incongruity as if a power outage (blackout) suddenly occurred in the middle of a flashy battle effect with an uplifting feeling with a high expectation for a jackpot. It is possible to provide.

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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 modified example shown in FIG. 62, 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. 62(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”) from above the setting change image SH. With this initial set value image YG1, it is 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 set value designation command in step S037 shown in FIG. 39, and the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the set value designation command. Display control of the image YG1 may be executed.

Thereafter, when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 62C, 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, a changed set value image YG2 indicating the set value “2” is displayed on the setting change image SH. Also, 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 surrounding staff in the amusement hall 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. 39, and the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the set value designation command, and the changed set value is set. 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. 62D, the changed set value image YG3 showing the set value “3” is displayed on the display screen 50a and the speaker is displayed. 620 outputs the voice "The setting value has been changed to "3"", and the notification of the setting value is changed from "2" to "3". It is similar to the case shown.

After that, when the setting confirmation operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 62(F), initial display is executed on the 7-segment display 300 as shown in FIG. 62(F), and the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 is displayed. A set value confirmation notification image SL indicating the text "The set value has been confirmed to "3"" is displayed on. Further, at this time, the speaker 620 outputs the voice "The set value is confirmed to be "3"". By displaying the set value confirmation notification image SL and the sound from the speaker 620, it is possible for the person who has changed the setting and the staff at the surrounding amusement park to understand the set value that is determined more easily. In this modification, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits the setting mode end command in step S040 shown in FIG. 39, 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, the modification shown in FIG. 62 has an advantage that it is easy to grasp the set value that was set before the power was 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 the employee at 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 that was set before the power was turned on, the changed set value, and the confirmed set value.

Further, in the first mode, 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. 63, 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. 63(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 device 300. When the setting confirmation operation is performed at this time, as shown in FIG. 63(B), the set value indicating “3” in the fourth display area 340 of the 7-segment display device 300 blinks (flashes and turns off repeatedly. Mode). This makes it possible for the person who has changed the setting to more easily understand which setting value has been used for confirmation. Then, after the set value is displayed in a blinking manner for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds), as shown in FIG. 63(C), the set value is in a non-display manner, and the initial display is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. It may be executed. In the modification shown in FIG. 63, the display mode of the set value shown in the setting change mode is the lighting mode, and the display mode of the set 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 on the 7-segment display 300 when displaying the set value, and does not display the set value when displaying the base. .. However, as in the modified example shown in FIG. 64, 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 it. In this case, the employee at the game arcade can grasp both the set value and the base at the same time. It should be noted 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.

Further, 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. 65, 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. 65(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. 65(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.

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. 28B, 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. 28C, 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 modified example shown in FIG. 66, the relationship between the “H” level and the “L” level in the switch signal of the first embodiment may be reversed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 66(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. 66(B). When the setting key cylinder 180 is being operated from the standby position to the rotating position, the switch signal is switched from the “H” level to the “L” level, and as shown in FIG. When is in the rotational position, a switch signal of "L" level may be input to the game control microcomputer 101.

However, in the modification shown in FIG. 66, 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. 66(B). Then, the setting change mode is entered. In this case, it is easy to unintentionally shift to the setting change mode by 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 modified example shown in FIG. 66, when the setting change mode is terminated, the setting value can be fixed unless the setting key cylinder 180 is sufficiently rotated to the standby position as shown in FIG. 66(A). 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, and the risk of the set value being grasped by the surroundings increases. .. Therefore, in the first mode (see FIGS. 26(E) and (F)), as soon as the setting key 184 (setting key cylinder 180) starts to rotate from the rotational position, the setting change mode ends, and 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 character “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 by 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).

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 just 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 also be grasped may be adopted.

Further, in the above-mentioned first mode, the image SH during the setting change is continuously displayed until the setting change mode ends until the setting change mode ends, and the voice "setting change is possible" is repeatedly output to display the frame. 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 changed as appropriate, 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 and.

Further, 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 setting value change image YG shown is displayed, the voice "setting value has been 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 second light emission mode. However, a change suggestion indicating that the set value has been changed uses 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. 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 speaker 620 outputs a sound effect indicating a pitch (pitch) according to a set value. 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 changing the set 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 erased 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, an employee of the game hall 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 suggesting that the set value has been changed is executed with priority over the mode suggestion suggesting 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 appropriately changed, and for example, the change suggestion and the mode suggestion may be executed simultaneously (at the same timing). For example, the display of the set value change image YG and the display of the setting change image SH may be performed 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". Further, 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 is 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. The display mode of the set value change image YG is one indicating an upward arrow (see FIG. 26C), but it can be appropriately changed if it can be suggested that the set value is changed. Further, the display mode of the setting change image SH shows the character “setting change” (see FIG. 26(B)), 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 shown 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, a suggestive effect image other than the above may be displayed. That is, you may make it perform other than the above-mentioned high setting suggestion production and symbol 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 the game is not being played.

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 in the case of a big hit or in the case of being determined by a predetermined lottery. Further, although the high setting suggestion effect can be executed when the setting value is “4”, “5” or “6”, for example, it can be executed only when the setting value is “6”. However, which setting value is used can be changed as appropriate. 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 symbol setting suggestion production was performed when it is a loss. However, the execution condition of the symbol setting suggesting effect is not limited to the case of losing, and can be changed appropriately. For example, in the case of a big hit or when it is determined by a predetermined lottery, the symbol setting suggestion 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 indicating the losing 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 (see FIG. 35(B)) at which the effect design EZ is stopped and displayed.

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 process of step S010 is performed when the power is turned on, the second timing at which the process of step S037 is performed when the set value is changed, and when the set 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 set 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 set 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 suggesting effect suggesting the set value (display of the suggestive effect image), and only when the effect controlling microcomputer 121 executes the set value suggesting effect, the set value is designated. 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 related 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-related control from being executed even though the setting value information is not stored, and to prevent the game from being executed in the state where the setting value is not set. 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 error mode is entered, the error mode continues until the power is turned 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). Alternatively, the light may be emitted in the light emitting mode.

Further, in the above-mentioned first mode, when the mode is shifted to the error mode, the error message indicating that the error mode is set is displayed on the display screen 50a, "The set value is not set. Please perform the setting change mode shift operation." The operation suggestion image SE indicating the characters 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.

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, the setting value confirmation mode may be set based on an operation other than the above. For example, it may be possible to shift to the set value confirmation mode during the 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 erased without pressing the RAM clear switch 191. However, after the setting change mode is finished, 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 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. 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 rotationally operated 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. 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 informed (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 displays the set value, the initial display, and the base display in order. 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 device 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 rotation position and the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed down and the power switch 195 is switched to ON operation. 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 symbols change Not displayed and the jackpot game is not being executed). In addition, you may make it possible to shift to a setting change mode and change a set value during a game (during variable display of a special symbol or execution of a jackpot game).

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.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the base in the normal game state is displayed on the 7-segment display 300. However, the base in other game states may be displayed. That is, the 7-segment display 300 may be configured to be able to display a base in a big hit game state, a base in a high probability state and a short time state, a base in a normal probability state and a 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 related 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 (big prize device 14D), out of 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 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.

Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the payout control board 170 is provided with the capacitor CA3 capable of supplying backup power. On the other hand, the game control board 100 may be provided with a capacitor capable of supplying backup power.

In the first embodiment, when the 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. The backup power supply means may be, for example, a battery other than the capacitor, and can be changed as appropriate. However, considering the possibility of fire due to heat generation, a capacitor is preferable to a battery for safety.

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) on which surface mount components can be mounted. 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 a game ball (game medium).

Further, in the first embodiment, the normal power supplied to the payout control microcomputer 171 and the game control microcomputer 101 was DC 5V (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. 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 via the firing control board which is the frame side board (the board on which the firing control circuit 175 is mounted). Good. In addition, the power supply unit 190 is not limited to the power of DC5V, and may supply, for example, the power of DC12V, the power of DC18V, the power of DC24V, and the power of DC37V to the board side board through the frame side board. 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 appropriately changed.

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 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.

Further, 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 connection 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 keyhole 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 retracted in front of the lid case 410. That is, the keyhole surface 186 and the rear surface 410a may be on substantially the same plane. The term "substantially flush" includes the case where they are substantially on the same plane and the case where they are completely on the same plane.

Further, in the above-described second mode, in the special variation start effect (second effect, see FIG. 57(C-2)), the speaker 620 does not output any sound. However, in the special variation start effect, a sound may be output from the speaker 620. In this case, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 620 in the special variation start effect is the volume of the sound output from the speaker 620 in the normal variation start effect (first effect) (the normal volume of the sound "Jean"). It should be smaller than. It is possible to provide a surprising production that suggests that a quiet (small volume) variation start notice is executed at the timing when the variation display of the effect design is started, which suggests that the jackpot expectation is high. Because. However, it is preferable that no sound is output from the speaker 620 in the special variation start effect, as in the second embodiment described above, because a greater surprise can be given.

In addition, in the above-described second mode, in the special variation start effect (second effect, see FIG. 57(C-2)), the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light. However, in the special variation start effect, at least one of the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 may emit light. In this case, the light amount of light output from the panel lamp 54 or the frame lamp 212 in the special fluctuation start effect is equal to the light amount of light output from the panel lamp 54 or the frame lamp 212 in the normal fluctuation start effect (first effect). It is sufficient if it is smaller than (normal light amount in the light emission mode for starting fluctuation). It is possible to provide a surprising effect that suggests that the big hit expectation degree is higher when the fluctuation start notice that is not dazzling (the light amount is small) is executed at the timing when the fluctuation display of the effect design is started. Because. However, it is preferable that the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are not made to emit light at all in the special variation start effect as in the above-described second form, since a greater surprise can be given.

Further, in the above-described second mode, in the special variation start effect (second effect, see FIG. 57(C-2)), nothing is displayed on the display screen 50a except for the small effect symbol EZx. However, nothing may be displayed on the display screen 50a including the small effect design EZx. Further, the display mode of the display screen 50a in the special variation start effect is not limited to the one described above as long as it is less conspicuous than the display mode of the display screen 50a in the normal variation start effect, and can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the second embodiment, at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) is started, the normal fluctuation start effect (first acquisition) shown in FIG. 57(C-1), or FIG. 57(C-2) The special variation start effect shown in () is executed. However, the effect mode in the normal fluctuation start effect (first effect) is not limited to the effect mode described in the second mode, and is more flashy than the special fluctuation start effect (a sound mode with a high volume, a light amount). Can be changed as appropriate as long as it is a large light emission mode or a display mode that is easily noticeable. Although the special variation start effect is a display mode that is more noticeable than the normal variation start effect, it may be a sound mode with a low volume or a light emission mode with a small amount of light.

Further, in the second embodiment, the special variation start effect in which no sound is output and no light is emitted is executed at the timing (predetermined timing) when the variation display of the effect symbols is started. However, an effect (second effect) in which sound is not output and light is not emitted may be executed at another predetermined timing. For example, at the timing (at the time of winning) when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11, the second starting opening 12, and the general winning opening 10, the case of executing the first winning notice (first effect) and the second winning. There is a case where a time notice (second effect) is executed. Then, in the first winning notice, a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode. On the other hand, in the second winning notice, no sound is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 do not emit light. Then, the notice of the second prize may indicate that the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the notice of the first prize. In addition, during the execution of the pseudo continuous production in which the temporary stop display and the re-variation display of the effect symbol are performed a predetermined number of times, and during the execution of the continuous notice effect over the variable display of the plurality of special symbols, no sound is output or no sound is emitted. You may make it perform light emission production.

Further, in the above-described second mode, in the SP reach interruption effect (second effect, see FIG. 58D-2), no sound is output from the speaker 620. However, in the SP reach interruption effect, sound may be output from the speaker 620. In this case, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 620 in the SP reach interruption effect is the volume of the sound output from the speaker 620 in the character up effect (first effect) (the normal volume of the sound “dododo”). It should be smaller than. It is a big win if a quiet (low volume) SP advance notice is executed at a predetermined timing during SP reach (the timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) that has been set in advance since the battle effect started) This is because it is possible to provide an unexpected production that suggests that expectations are high. However, it is preferable not to output any sound from the speaker 620 in the SP reach interruption effect, as in the second embodiment described above, because a greater surprise can be given. The predetermined timing during SP reach is not limited to the timing at which 40 seconds have elapsed since the battle effect was started, and can be changed as appropriate.

In addition, in the second embodiment, in the SP reach interruption effect (second effect, see FIG. 58D-2), the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are prevented from emitting light. However, in the SP reach interruption effect, at least one of the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 may emit light. In this case, the amount of light output from the panel lamp 54 or the frame lamp 212 in the SP reach interruption effect is the amount of light output from the panel lamp 54 or the frame lamp 212 in the character up effect (first effect) ( It is sufficient if it is smaller than the normal light amount in the light emission mode dedicated to the battle production. It is a big hit if the pre-notice during SP reach that is not dazzling (light amount is small) is executed at the predetermined timing during SP reach (the timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) that has been set in advance has elapsed since the battle effect was started) This is because it is possible to provide an unexpected production that suggests high expectations. However, it is preferable that the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are not made to emit light at all in the SP reach interruption effect, as in the above-described second embodiment, because a greater surprise can be given.

In the second embodiment, in the SP reach interruption effect (second effect, see FIG. 58 (D-2)), nothing is displayed on the display screen 50a except the small effect symbol EZx. However, nothing may be displayed on the display screen 50a including the small effect design EZx. Further, the display mode of the display screen 50a in the SP reach interruption effect is not limited to the above, as long as it is less conspicuous than the display mode of the display screen 50a in the character up effect, and can be appropriately changed.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the character-up effect shown in FIG. 58(D-1) is set at a predetermined timing during SP reach (a timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the battle effect). (First effect) or the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 57(D-2) is executed. However, the effect mode in the character up effect (first effect) is not limited to the effect mode described in the second mode, and is more flashy than the SP reach interruption effect (a sound mode with a large volume, a light amount is It can be appropriately changed as long as it is a large light emission mode and a display mode that is easily noticeable. The SP reach interruption effect is a display mode that is more conspicuous than the character-up effect, but may be a sound mode with a low volume or a light emission mode with a small amount of light.

Further, in the second embodiment, the SP reach interruption effect in which no sound is output and no light is emitted at a timing (predetermined timing) when a predetermined time (40 seconds) set in advance has elapsed since the SP reach battle effect was started. Ran However, an effect (second effect) in which sound is not output and light is not emitted may be executed at another predetermined timing. For example, when developing to SP reach, there may be a case where a first advance notice (first effect) is executed and a second advance notice (second effect) is executed. Then, in the first advance notice, a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 620, or the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. On the other hand, in the second advance notice, no sound is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 do not emit light. The second advance notice may indicate that the jackpot expectation is higher than that of the first advance notice. Further, for example, when a reach is formed, a first reach notice (first effect) may be executed and a second reach notice (second effect) may be executed. Then, in the first reach notice, a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 620, or the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. On the other hand, in the second reach notice, no sound is output from the speaker 620, and the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 do not emit light. Then, the second reach announcement may suggest that the jackpot expectation is higher than the first reach announcement.

In addition, in the above-described second embodiment, both the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 do not emit light in the special variation start effect and the SP reach interruption effect. However, one of the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 may not emit light. Further, in the panel lamp 54 or the frame lamp 212 including a plurality of LEDs, some LEDs may not emit light.

Further, in the second embodiment, after the special fluctuation start effect (second effect) shown in FIG. 57(C-2), the flame image GA is displayed as the intense heat fluctuation display and the sound “Go” having a large volume. And a very bright (large amount of light) special light emission mode. However, the effect executed after the special fluctuation start effect (second effect) is not limited to the above-described intense heat fluctuation display, and can be changed as appropriate.

As a modified example of the second embodiment, it may be suggested that the larger the number of times the silent effect that does not output a sound is executed, the higher the jackpot expectation degree is (the jackpot gaming state is easily controlled). Alternatively, it may be suggested that the larger the number of times the non-light emitting effect that does not emit light is executed, the higher the jackpot expectation is.

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 symbol. Based on a high probability state). Further, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, once the gaming machine is controlled to the high probability state, the gaming machine is controlled to the high probability state until the next big hit game starts (so-called probability variation loop type gaming machine). It may be configured as a probability-variable number-of-times cutting game machine) or a tumble 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 of various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the game machine.

Further, as the special game, a small hit game (a special game in which the total opening time of the special winning opening is shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) 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 The game machine is 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 It is also possible to obtain a random number and determine whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern based on the random number. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting winning and what to determine in each random number.

In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko gaming machine is 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, a state where a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed corresponds to a special game state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals acquired 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 then 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 winning the specified number of games after winning the ART or AT execution lottery. is there.

14. 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
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling to a special game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Sound output means (speaker 620) capable of outputting sound,
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 effect control means,
It is possible to execute a variable effect in which the effect symbol (EZ) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.
Output from the sound output means at a predetermined timing in the variation effect (timing at which variation display of effect symbols is started, timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed since the battle effect was started) The case where the first effect (the normal fluctuation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-1), the character up effect shown in FIG. 58(D-1)) in which the volume of the sound to be played is the normal volume is executed, and the sound output. A second effect (a special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2), an SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2)) in which the volume of the sound output from the means is smaller than the normal volume is executed. Sometimes,
The second effect is a gaming machine characterized by suggesting that it is easier to be controlled to the special game state than the first effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there are cases where the first effect is executed and cases where the second effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the variable effect. Here, when the second effect is executed, although the volume of the sound output from the sound output means is smaller than when the first effect is executed, it is suggested that the second game is easily controlled to the special game state. There is. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who grasps the second effect unexpectedness, and it is possible to provide a novel game enjoyment.

The invention according to means 2 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1,
The effect control means can execute, as the second effect, a silent effect in which no sound is output from the sound output means (see FIGS. 57(C-2) and 58(D-2)). It is a game machine that does.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a silent effect in which no sound is output can be executed as the second effect. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who has grasped the second effect (silent effect) a feeling of strangeness in which the sound is not suddenly output, and a feeling of uplifting because the player is likely to enter the special game state. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game enjoyment that combines a sense of discomfort and elation.

The invention according to means 3 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The predetermined timing in the variation effect is a timing at which the variation display of the effect symbol is started (see FIG. 57).

Conventionally, it is generally suggested that if a sound effect having a large volume is output at the timing when the variable display of the effect design is started, the special game state is easily controlled. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is suggested that when the second effect with a low volume is executed at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the special game state is easily controlled. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel gaming enjoyment in which the player is expected to reduce the volume at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols is started.

The invention according to means 4 is
In the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
Among the variable effects, there is a high expectation effect (SP reach) that suggests that the special game state is easier to control than the normal reach.
The predetermined timing in the fluctuating effect is a timing when the high-expectation effect is being executed (a timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) that has been determined in advance from the start of the battle effect has elapsed). It is a game machine.

Generally, when a high-expectation effect is being executed, a sound effect with a large volume, BGM, or the like is output. However, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is suggested that when the second effect having a low volume is executed while the high-expectation effect is being executed, the special game state is easily controlled. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game enjoyment in which the player is expected to reduce the volume even while the high-expectation effect is being executed.

The invention according to means 5 is
In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Equipped with a light emitting means (panel lamp 54 and frame lamp 212) capable of emitting light,
The effect control means,
The first effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the fluctuation effect (timing at which fluctuation display of effect symbols is started, timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed since the battle effect was started). In this case, the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit is set to the normal volume, and the light amount of the light output from the light emitting unit is set to the normal light amount,
When the second effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the variable effect, the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit is set lower than the normal volume, and the light output from the light emitting unit is reduced. A game machine characterized in that the light amount is made smaller than the normal light amount (see FIG. 57(C-2) and FIG. 58(D-2)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the second effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the variable effect, the volume of the sound output from the sound output means is reduced and the light output from the light emitting means is generated. Suggests that the amount of light is reduced and is easily controlled to the special game state. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who has grasped the second effect an unexpectedness as if the effect was finished halfway, and it is possible to provide a novel game enjoyment.

The invention according to means 6 is
A game control means (game control microcomputer 101) capable of controlling to a special game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A light emitting means (a panel lamp 54 and a frame lamp 212) capable of emitting light;
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 effect control means,
It is possible to execute a variable effect in which the effect symbol (EZ) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.
Output from the light emitting means at a predetermined timing in the variation effect (timing at which variation display of effect symbols is started, timing at which a predetermined time (40 seconds) has elapsed since the battle effect was started) When the first effect (the normal fluctuation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-1) and the character-up effect shown in FIG. 58(D-1)) in which the amount of light emitted is the normal amount of light is executed, and from the light emitting means. When the second effect (the special variation start effect shown in FIG. 57(C-2), the SP reach interruption effect shown in FIG. 58(D-2)) in which the light amount of the output light is smaller than the normal light amount is executed. There is
The second effect is a gaming machine characterized by suggesting that it is easier to be controlled to the special game state than the first effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there are cases where the first effect is executed and cases where the second effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the variable effect. Here, when the second effect is executed, although the light amount of the light output from the light emitting means is smaller than when the first effect is executed, it suggests that the second game is easily controlled to the special game state. .. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who grasps the second effect unexpectedness, and it is possible to provide a novel gaming interest.

The invention according to means 7 is
In the gaming machine according to means 6,
As the second effect, the effect control means can execute a non-light emitting effect in which the light emitting means does not emit light (see FIGS. 57(C-2) and 58(D-2)). It is a machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a non-light emitting effect that does not emit light can be executed as the second effect. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who has grasped the second effect (non-light emitting effect) an uplifting feeling because the player is likely to enter the special game state while giving a strange feeling that the player does not suddenly emit light. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game enjoyment that combines a sense of discomfort and elation.

The invention according to means 8 is
In the gaming machine according to means 6 or 7,
The predetermined timing in the variation effect is the timing at which the variation display of the effect symbol is started (see FIG. 57).

In the past, generally, it has been suggested that when the amount of light output from the light emitting means is increased at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols is started, the special game state is easily controlled. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is suggested that when the second effect with a small light amount is executed at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the special game state is easily controlled. To do. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game enjoyment that the player is expected to reduce the light amount at the timing when the variable display of the effect symbols is started.

The invention according to means 9 is
In the gaming machine according to means 6 or 7,
Among the variable effects, there is a high expectation effect (SP reach) that suggests that the special game state is easier to control than normal reach.
The predetermined timing in the fluctuating effect is a timing when the high-expectation effect is being executed (a timing when a predetermined time (40 seconds) that has been determined in advance from the start of the battle effect has elapsed). And a gaming machine.

In general, when the high-expectation effect is being executed, the light amount of the light output from the light emitting means is increased. However, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is suggested that when the second effect with a small light amount is executed while the high-expectation effect is being executed, the special game state is easily controlled. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game enjoyment that expects the player to reduce the light amount even while the high-expectation effect is being executed.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-136044, in order to suggest that the possibility of becoming a special game state (big jackpot game state) (big jackpot expectation level) has become high, the sound is raised. The volume of the sound output from the output means (speaker) may be increased. In addition, in some conventional gaming machines, the amount of light output from the light emitting means may be increased when suggesting that the jackpot expectation has increased. However, a production method in which the volume and the light amount are increased each time it is suggested that the jackpot expectation degree becomes higher is likely to give the player the impression of excessive production, and may rather cause discomfort. In other words, the above-mentioned production method was commonplace, and there was room for improvement. Therefore, in the invention according to means 1 to 5, in the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-136044, the effect control means controls the sound output from the sound output means at a predetermined timing in the variable effect. There is a case where the first effect in which the volume is the normal volume is executed, and a case where the second effect in which the volume of the sound output from the sound output means is smaller than the normal volume is executed, and the second effect is the first effect. It is different in that it suggests that it is easier to control to a special game state than. In addition, the invention according to means 6 to 9 is the amount of light output from the light emitting means at the predetermined timing in the fluctuating effect, with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2014-136044. There is a case of executing the first effect in which the normal light amount is, and a case of executing the second effect in which the light amount of the light output from the light emitting unit is smaller than the normal light amount, and the second effect is more than the first effect. It is different in that it suggests that it is easy to control to a special game state. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of providing a gaming machine capable of providing a novel gaming interest (to produce an operational effect).

PY1... Pachinko gaming machine 50... Image display device 50a... Display screen 54... Board lamp 101... Game control microcomputer 121... Performance control microcomputer 212... Frame lamp 620... Speaker

Claims (9)

A game control means capable of controlling to a special game state advantageous to the player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Sound output means capable of outputting sound,
In a gaming machine provided with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect control means,
It is possible to execute a variable effect in which the effect pattern is displayed in a variable display and then stopped.
At the predetermined timing in the variation effect, the first effect in which the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit is the normal volume is executed, and the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit is the normal volume. There is a case where a smaller second effect is executed,
The game machine characterized in that the second effect suggests that it is easier to be controlled to the special game state than the first effect. In the game machine according to claim 1,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means can execute a silent effect in which no sound is output from the sound output means, as the second effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The predetermined timing in the variation effect is a timing at which variation display of the effect symbol is started, the gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Among the variable effects, there is a high-expectation effect that suggests that the special game state is easier to control than normal reach.
The predetermined timing in the variation effect is the timing when the high-expectation degree effect is being executed. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Equipped with a light emitting means capable of emitting light,
The effect control means,
When the first effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the variable effect, the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit is set to the normal volume, and the light amount of the light output from the light emitting unit is changed. Normal light intensity,
When the second effect is executed at a predetermined timing in the variable effect, the volume of the sound output from the sound output unit is set lower than the normal volume, and the light output from the light emitting unit is reduced. A game machine characterized in that the light quantity is smaller than the normal light quantity. A game control means capable of controlling to a special game state advantageous to the player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition,
A light emitting means capable of emitting light,
In a gaming machine provided with a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect control means,
It is possible to execute a variable effect in which the effect pattern is displayed in a variable display and then stopped.
At the predetermined timing in the variable effect, when the first effect in which the light amount of the light output from the light emitting unit is the normal light amount is executed, and when the light amount of the light output from the light emitting unit is higher than the normal light amount There is a case to execute a small second effect,
The game machine characterized in that the second effect suggests that it is easier to be controlled to the special game state than the first effect.
In the game machine according to claim 6,
The game machine characterized in that the effect control means is capable of executing, as the second effect, a non-light emitting effect in which the light emitting means is not caused to emit light. In the gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7,
The predetermined timing in the variation effect is a timing at which variation display of the effect symbol is started, the gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7,
Among the variable effects, there is a high-expectation effect that suggests that the special game state is easier to control than normal reach.
The predetermined timing in the variation effect is the timing when the high-expectation degree effect is being executed.