JP2021052958A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To accurately execute a notification on a predetermined event when the predetermined event occurs while a restoration image is displayed.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a first game area and a second game area, and ball entry means is provided in the second game area. When an event that a game ball enters the ball entry means occurs when a predetermined game state is controlled, a notification to shoot a game ball to the first game area is made. The notification includes a notification by sound and a notification by display. When the aforesaid event occurs when power supply time information which is displayed when power supply is started is displayed, the notification by display is not made, but the notification by sound is made.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 37

Description

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

In pachinko gaming machines, when power is restored (power restoration) from a state in which power supply is stopped due to a power outage or the like, a restoration image is generally displayed on the liquid crystal display device. (For example, Patent Document 1).

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However, if a predetermined event occurs while the restored image is displayed, the notification related to the predetermined event is not accurately performed.

In view of such circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to accurately notify the predetermined event when a predetermined event occurs during the display of the restored image.

The game machine according to the present invention is provided in the first game area where the game ball can flow down, the second game area where the game ball can flow down, and the second game area, and the game ball can enter the ball. A ball-entry means, a detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the ball-entry means, a game state control means for controlling a predetermined game state, and the above-mentioned when the predetermined game state is controlled. When the detecting means detects the game ball, the notification means for notifying that the game ball is launched into the first game area and the display control for displaying the power supply time information on the display means when the power supply is started. The first notification is provided with means, and the notification by the notification means includes a first notification for notifying that a game ball is launched into the first game area by sound output, and the first notification by displaying predetermined information on the display means. When the detection means detects the game ball when the power supply time information is displayed on the display means, the second notification for notifying that the game ball is launched into the game area of the above is included. The second notification is not executed, but the first notification is executed.

According to the present invention, when a predetermined event occurs during the display of the restored image, the notification related to the predetermined event can be accurately performed.

It is an external front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an external rear view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special symbol hit determination table and the ordinary symbol hit determination table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special symbol determination table and the ordinary symbol determination table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the detail of the special symbol which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation pattern table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the determination information storage area of the main RAM which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control board main processing which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value change process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value confirmation process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main control board timer interrupt process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the input SW detection process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the first start port detection which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the second start port detection which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of passage gate detection which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol related processing which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the start of a special symbol change which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process during special symbol change which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit game processing which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality determination process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control board main processing which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control board timer interrupt process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the operation device input process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main command reception process (1/2) which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main command reception process (2/2) which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship of the winning sound, the changing sound, and the start port light emitting device (color) for each icon which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the image / sound control part main processing which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of receiving the volume value / light amount value-related subcommand which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing at the time of receiving the start port-related subcommand which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process of the image / sound control part which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the light emission drive control part main processing which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the light-emitting drive control part timer interrupt process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the image generation processing which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 1st example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example (another example) of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 3rd example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 4th example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 5th example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the sixth example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the sixth example (another example) of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 7th example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 8th example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 9th example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the 9th example (another example) of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the tenth example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the eleventh example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the twelfth example of the notification mode which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention. In the following description, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" refer to the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 as viewed from the player side. Pointing.

(External configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is pivotally supported by an outer frame 2 for installation on a game machine installation island (not shown) of a game store and the outer frame 2, and the gaming board 6 shown in FIG. A glass frame 4 that is pivotally supported by the middle frame 3 and faces the front side of the game board 6 so that the game board 6 can be seen through transparent glass, and a middle frame 3 It is pivotally supported by the glass frame 4, is located below the glass frame 4, and has a saucer member 5 capable of storing a game ball. The glass frame 4 and the saucer member 5 may be formed of a separate type or an integrated type.

Further, the middle frame 3 is provided with a launching device (not shown) for launching the game ball into the game area 7 of the game board 6, and a launching handle 8 for causing the launching device to perform a launching operation. Is provided. The launch handle 8 is gripped by the player and can be rotated within a predetermined range, and the firing intensity when launching the game ball into the game area 7 can be adjusted by the amount of rotation. It has become. For example, when the ball is rotated by the first momentum (when the first firing intensity is obtained), the game ball is fired on the left side of the game area 7 (so-called "left-handed" is possible), and the first When the ball is rotated with a second rotation amount larger than the rotation amount of (the second firing intensity), the game ball is launched on the right side of the game area 7 (so-called "right-handed strike"). Is possible).

Although not shown, the launch handle 8 is provided with a handle touch sensor. The handle touch sensor is turned ON when the firing handle 8 is gripped by the player, and the ON signal is input to the payout control board 300. As a result, it can be grasped that the firing handle 8 is gripped by the player.

Further, the glass frame 4 is provided with a light emitting device 9 (lamp, LED, etc.), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be decorated by light emission. For example, in the special symbol hit determination process described later, it is possible to execute an effect of notifying the hit by emitting light in rainbow colors based on the determination of the hit.

Further, a speaker 10 is provided on the glass frame 4 (upper side) so that voice and sound effects can be output. For example, when the normal game state described later is controlled, the music corresponding to the normal game state can be output, and when the time-saving game state described later is controlled, the music corresponding to the time-saving game state is output. It is possible.
A lower speaker 10 is provided on the glass frame 4 (lower side) so that voice and sound effects can be output. The lower speaker 10 is provided with a speaker lamp 10a, which emits light in a winning flash effect, which will be described later.

Further, the saucer member 5 is composed of an upper saucer 5a and a lower saucer 5b, and when the stored amount of the game balls in the upper saucer 5a exceeds a certain amount, the game balls are paid out to the lower saucer 5b. It has become. Further, the saucer member 5 has a ball removal button 11 for discharging the game balls stored in the upper saucer 5a to the lower saucer 5b at the end of the game, and a game ball for a game ball lending device (not shown). Ball lending button 12 for requesting withdrawal, card return button 13 for requesting the return of the valuable value medium inserted in the insertion slot of the game ball lending device, and the balance for displaying the balance of the valuable value medium. A display unit 12a and a ball lending lamp 12b for notifying that ball lending is possible by operating the ball lending button 12 are provided.

Further, when an operation promotion effect (for example, an image imitating the operation means + an image of "pressing!" Is displayed on the operation means) is executed on the saucer member 5 to encourage the operation to each operation means, etc. An effect button 14 and an effect lever 15 that can be operated by the player are provided in the above. Further, the saucer member 5 can be operated by the player, and can adjust the volume of the sound and sound effect output from the speaker 10, adjust the amount of light emitted from the light emitting device 9, and emit from the image display device 26 described later. A cross key button 16 is provided for adjusting the amount of light, activating the menu screen, and performing operations corresponding to each menu. The effect button 14 and the effect lever 15 may be provided independently or integrally.
The cross-shaped key button 16 may be provided with a dedicated operation device for adjusting the volume and the amount of light as an operation device for performing the operation related to the menu screen.

(About the configuration on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1)
Next, the configuration of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. On the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as a main control board 100, an effect control board 200, a payout control board 300 and a payout device 304, and a power supply board 400, which will be described later, are provided (accurately). These various control boards are attached to the back surface of the middle frame 3).

Further, the main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch 105. The RAM clear switch 105 is a switch for initializing game information that is rewritten by playing a game in the area of the main RAM 103. For example, when the closing time of the game store is reached while the game is in the time-saving game state, if the administrator (for example, the game clerk) turns on the power while pressing the RAM clear switch 105, the game information in the time-saving game state is cleared. , It is possible to start from the normal game state at the opening time of the next day.

The RAM clear switch 105 is also a switch for switching the set value in the setting change state described later. Details will be described later in the flowchart. For example, when the setting value "1" is displayed on the display 104 described later, when the RAM clear switch 105 is pressed once, the set value is provided. When the setting value "2" is switched from "1" and the RAM clear switch 105 is pressed once, the setting value "2" is switched to the set value "3", and thereafter, every time the RAM clear switch 105 is pressed once. , The set value "4", the set value "5", and the set value "6" are switched, and when the RAM clear switch 105 is pressed once while the set value "6" is displayed on the display 104, the set value is set. It is designed to switch from "6" to the set value "1".

Although the RAM clear switch 105 is provided on the main control board 100, it may be provided on the power supply board 400 or directly on the middle frame 3 as long as it can be input to the main control board 100.

Further, the main control board 100 is provided with a setting change keyhole 31 (also referred to as a setting key SW in the present embodiment). The setting change keyhole 31 is used when setting any setting value from the setting values of a plurality of stages described later. Specifically, a setting change key (not shown) managed by a clerk of a game store is inserted into the setting change keyhole 31 and rotated 90 degrees clockwise (rotated from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (power SW400a is turned on) while pressing the above-mentioned RAM clear switch 105, the setting change state in which the set value can be set is set. The details of the setting change state will be described later in the flowchart.

The setting change keyhole 31 is also used when confirming the currently set setting value. Specifically, the setting change key managed by the clerk of the game store is inserted into the setting change keyhole 31 and rotated 90 degrees clockwise (rotated from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is used. When the power is turned on (power SW400a is turned on), the setting confirmation state is set so that the setting value can be confirmed. The details of the setting confirmation state will be described later in the flowchart.

The setting change keyhole 31 can be rotated by the setting change key. For example, the main CPU 101 has three positions (states) of a vertical position, a horizontal position, and an oblique position. Can be detected.

Although the keyhole 31 for changing the setting is provided on the main control board 100, the installation location is not limited to this. For example, the setting change keyhole 31 may be provided in the middle frame 3.

Further, the main control board 100 is provided with a display 104. The display 104 displays the set value if it is in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, and if it is not in the setting change state or setting confirmation state, for example, "(Game ball in the normal game state). The game performance information calculated by the formula of "the number of payouts / the number of outs in the normal game state) x 100" is displayed.

Note that the game performance information is calculated for each interrupt (for example, every 4 ms) in a state where the setting is not changed or the setting is not confirmed (for example, the interrupt is permitted in step S18 of FIG. 10). It is performed, and at each predetermined display timing (for example, every 5 seconds), the current section and the past 3 sections (1 section before, 2 sections before, 3 sections before, the past 3 sections) are displayed. It is possible. That is, the display of the current section → the elapsed time (5 seconds) → the display of the past section (1) → the elapsed time (5 seconds) → the display of the past section (2) → the elapsed time (5 seconds). Switching display such as (elapsed)-> past section (3) display-> predetermined time elapsed (5 seconds elapsed)-> current section display is performed.

(About the configuration of the game board 6)
Next, the configuration of the gaming board 6 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

The game board 6 is made of a veneer material or a transparent synthetic resin material, and an image display device 26 is detachably assembled on the back surface side. Further, the game board 6 is formed with a game area 7 in which the game ball can roll, and the outer rail member 18 and the inner rail for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device to the game area 7. The member 19 is formed. Further, in the game area 7, a gate member 20 through which the game ball can pass, a first starting port 21 through which the game ball can enter, and a stage 17 for facilitating entry into the first starting port 21. The second starting port 22 where the game ball can enter, the normal winning opening 23 where the game ball can enter, and the large winning opening where the game ball can enter when the hit game described later is executed. 24, an out port 25 for discharging a game ball that did not enter any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area (game ball discharge gutter), a movable body 28 that can move in the vertical direction, and others (not shown). Game nails and windmills are provided.

The game area 7 includes a first game area 7a formed on the left side of the center line C (a game area for performing so-called “left-handed”) and a second game area 7b formed on the right side of the center line C (so-called “left-handed” game area). It has a game area) for "right-handed".

(About gate member 20)
The gate member 20 is provided in the right central portion of the game area 7, and allows the game ball to pass when a so-called "right-handed" is performed in which the game ball is launched on the right side of the game area 7. It has become. In addition, it is always open upward, allowing the game ball to pass through at all times. Then, when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the "passing gate detection processing" described later is performed, and it is "normal" whether or not to project the protruding member (not shown) provided in the second starting port 22. A "normal symbol variation game" is executed in which the "symbol hit determination process" is performed and the determination result of the normal symbol hit determination process is derived after the normal symbol variation time has elapsed.
The gate member 20 may also be provided in the left central portion of the game area 7.

If the game ball passes through the gate member 20 while the normal symbol variation game based on the passage to the gate member 20 is being performed, the execution of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage is suspended. Except for the normal symbol fluctuation game that is being executed, up to "4" can be held. Specifically, the main RAM 103 is provided with a hold storage area for the normal symbol fluctuation game, and the hold storage area corresponds to the currently fluctuating normal symbol fluctuation game as shown in FIG. 9B. The "corresponding storage area", the "first storage area" corresponding to the normal symbol fluctuation game performed after the currently fluctuating normal symbol fluctuation game is completed, and thereafter, the "second storage area" and " It is composed of a "third storage area" and a "fourth storage area", and when the currently fluctuating ordinary symbol fluctuation game finishes the fluctuation, the "variable storage area" is changed to the "first storage area". The stored determination information (random value) is transferred, the determination information (random value) stored in the "second storage area" is transferred to the "first storage area", and the "second storage area" is ". The judgment information (random value) stored in the "third storage area" is transferred, the judgment information (random value) stored in the "fourth storage area" is transferred to the "third storage area", and the "fourth storage area" is transferred. The "storage area" becomes empty.

(About the first starting port 21)
The first starting port 21 is provided in the central portion of the game area 7, and the game ball enters the ball when a so-called “left-handed” is performed in which the game ball is launched on the left side of the game area 7. It is possible. In addition, it is always open upward, allowing the entry of game balls at all times. Then, when a game ball enters the first starting port 21, for example, if the game ball of the "3" ball is paid out as a prize ball and any reserved storage area other than the prize ball is free, a special symbol is provided. The hit determination process is performed, the special symbol and decorative symbol image described later and the fourth symbol image are displayed in a variable manner, and the determination result (special symbol and decorative symbol) of the special symbol hit determination process is derived after the variation time described later elapses. (Confirmed display) The "design variation game" is executed.

If a game ball enters the first starting port 21 while a symbol variation game based on the entry into the first starting port 21 is being performed, the execution of the symbol variation game based on the entry is suspended. Except for the symbol change game that is being executed, up to "4" can be held.

Specifically, the main RAM 103 is provided with a hold storage area for the symbol change game, and the hold storage area corresponds to the currently changing symbol change game, as shown in FIG. 9A. The "variable storage area", the "first storage area" corresponding to the symbol variation game performed after the currently fluctuating symbol variation game ends, and thereafter, the "second storage area" and the "third storage area". "And a" fourth storage area ". Then, when the currently fluctuating symbol fluctuation game with the determination information (random value) stored in all the reserved storage areas finishes the fluctuation, the "variable storage area" is changed to the "first storage area". The stored determination information (random value) is transferred, the determination information (random value) stored in the "second storage area" is transferred to the "first storage area", and the "second storage area" is ". The judgment information (random value) stored in the "third storage area" is transferred, the judgment information (random value) stored in the "fourth storage area" is transferred to the "third storage area", and the "fourth storage area" is transferred. The "storage area" becomes empty.
Although the first starting port 21 is an entry port through which the game ball can enter, it may be configured as a passing area through which the game ball can pass.

Further, a start port light emitting device 21a is provided around the first start port 21. The start port light emitting device 21a emits light to notify that the game ball has entered the first start port 21, or when the hold look-ahead effect described later is performed, the hold look-ahead effect is produced. It is possible to emit light in the same color as the color of the hold icon that is the target of.

(About the second starting port 22)
The second starting port 22 is provided in the right central portion of the game area 7, and the game ball enters when a so-called "right-handed" is performed in which the game ball is launched on the right side of the game area 7. The ball is possible. Further, unlike the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22 is not always open upward, and in principle, the game ball is not allowed to enter (it is in the "closed" state). That is, the second starting port 22 has a projecting member capable of projecting to the front side, and only when the projecting member projects to the front side (when the “open” state is reached), the game ball can enter the ball. It will be possible.

Regarding whether or not to allow the game ball to enter by projecting the protruding member to the front side, when it is determined to be a normal symbol hit by the normal symbol hit determination process, "opening and closing of the second starting port" in FIG. It is possible to open and close in the opening and closing mode shown in "Aspect". Then, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22, for example, if the game ball of the "2" ball is paid out as a prize ball and any of the reserved storage areas other than the prize ball is free, the symbol changes. The game runs.

If a game ball enters the second start port 22 while the symbol variation game based on the entry into the second start port 22 is being performed, the execution of the symbol variation game based on the entry is suspended. Except for the symbol change game that is being executed, up to "4" can be held. Since the specific configuration of the main RAM 103 related to the hold is the same as that of the first starting port 21 described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

Although a protruding member that is movable in the front-rear direction is used as the second starting port 22, a so-called "electric tulip" having a movable wing piece may be used.
Further, although the second starting port 22 is a ball entry port through which the game ball can enter, it may be configured as a passing area through which the game ball can pass.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball enters the first starting port 21 and the second starting port 22, the special symbol hit determination process is performed, and the special symbol, the decorative symbol image, and the fourth symbol image are displayed in a variable manner. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, a series of steps such as deriving (confirming display) the judgment result (special symbol, decorative symbol image, and fourth symbol image) of the special symbol hit detection process is called a "symbol variation game". , It may be simply referred to as "one-variable game". In addition, the execution of the "design variation game" may be referred to as "variation display".

Further, when one game ball enters the first starting port 21, the first special symbol display 27a and the image display device 26 have "symbol variation" based on the entry of one game ball. When the "game" is executed and one game ball enters the second starting port 22, one game ball has entered in the second special symbol display 27b and the image display device 26. Based on the "design variation game" is executed. Therefore, the "symbol variation game" is a general term for games played by the first special symbol display 27a and the image display device 26, and the second special symbol display 27b and the image display device 26. It is a general term for games that are played.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is required to derive the determination result (special symbol and decorative symbol image and fourth symbol image) of the special symbol hit determination process after the variation time in the symbol variation game has elapsed (special symbol and decoration). It is referred to as "confirmed display" (of the symbol image and the fourth symbol image). On the other hand, in the symbol variation game, temporarily stopping the decorative symbol image before the variation time elapses is referred to as "temporary stop display" of the decorative symbol image. Examples of the "temporary stop display" include the "reach" described later and the "sway fluctuation display" before the "confirmed display". The "sway fluctuation display" before the "confirmed display" means, for example, that the decorative design image is "temporarily stopped displayed" at, for example, "767" and then "confirmed" at "767", or once "confirmed display". The display of the loss of "767" is set to "temporary stop display", and after the reverse effect is performed to derive "777", "777" is "confirmed display", or the variation display is performed at the branch point. Be done.

(About ordinary winning opening 23)
The normal winning openings 23 are provided with a total of "4", "3" in the lower left of the game area 7 and "1" in the lower right, and the "3" ordinary winning openings 23 in the lower left are provided. , The game ball can be entered when the so-called "left-handed" is performed, and the "1" ordinary winning openings 23 at the lower right are when the so-called "right-handed" is performed. A game ball can be entered. Further, the ordinary winning opening 23 is always open upward like the first starting opening 21, and is always allowed to enter the game ball. Then, when a game ball enters the ordinary winning opening 23, for example, the game ball of "8" balls is paid out as a prize ball. The arrangement position of the ordinary winning openings 23 can be arbitrarily changed, and the number may be less than "4". Further, the number of prize balls may be different between the "3" ordinary winning openings 23 in the lower left and the "1" ordinary winning openings 23 in the lower right.
In the hit game, when the game ball enters the normal winning opening 23, the ball entry notification is performed using the speaker 10 and the image display device 26 (see FIG. 50), and other than the hit game (for example, the normal game state). When a game ball enters the normal winning opening 23, the ball entry notification using the speaker 10 and the image display device 26 is not performed.
The normal winning openings 23 to be notified of the winning ball in the winning game may be "4" ordinary winning openings 23, only "1" ordinary winning openings 23 in the lower right, or lower left. There may be "3" ordinary winning openings 23.

(About the big prize opening 24)
The large winning opening 24 is provided in the lower right portion of the game area 7, and a game ball can be entered when a so-called “right-handed” is performed. Further, the large winning opening 24 has an opening / closing door, and when it is determined to be a hit in the special symbol hit determination process, a hit game is executed, the opening / closing door is tilted to the front side, and a game ball is entered. Tolerate. Then, when the game ball enters the large winning opening 24, for example, the game ball of "12" balls is paid out as a prize ball.

Here, in the winning game, the opening / closing door of the large winning opening 24 is opened (tilted to the front side) for the number of granted rounds shown in FIG. Then, per round, the ball is opened (tilted forward) for 29.5S (S = sec), and 10 game balls are detected by the large winning opening detection SW24a described later before the elapse of 29.5S. Even before the lapse of 29.5S, the opening / closing door is closed to proceed to the next round, and this is repeated for the specified number of rounds. On the other hand, if 29.5S elapses (so-called "attacker full open") before the entry of 10 game balls is detected by the large winning opening detection SW24a, the opening / closing door will be closed and the next round will proceed. Become. In this case, one round game ends without reaching the prescribed number of balls entered per round of 10, which is disadvantageous for the player.

In the present embodiment, the opening / closing door that tilts to the front side is used as the large winning opening 24, but a so-called "electric tulip" may be used, or a "shutter member" that advances and retreats in the front-rear direction may be used. Good.

(About the image display device 26)
The image display device 26 has a display area in substantially the entire area, and is provided so as to be located above the stage 17, and can display a symbol variation game or an effect image in the display area. That is, the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, and the right decoration are based on the fact that the game ball enters the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 and the special symbol hit determination process is performed. The symbol image 26c is fluctuated (vertically scrolled) in the fluctuating display area. In addition, regardless of whether the game ball enters the first starting port 21 or the game ball enters the second starting port 22, the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, and the right decoration are common. The symbol image 26c is fluctuated (vertically scrolled) in the variable display area (although the special symbol display is different, the decorative symbol image used in the image display device 26 is common).

Then, the effect image is displayed within the fluctuation time described later, and when the fluctuation time elapses, if it is a hit, for example, "7" is stopped in each decorative symbol image, and the combination of the decorative symbols of "777" is combined. By displaying the confirmation, it is notified that it is a hit. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, for example, the combination of the decorative symbols of "765" is confirmed and displayed to notify that the loss occurs.

Further, separately from each decorative symbol image, the fourth symbol image 26d (the "fourth" symbol following the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, and the right decorative symbol image 26c described above) is displayed on the right side of the display area. It can be displayed at the bottom, and variable display and final display are possible in synchronization with each decorative pattern image. Further, the image display device 26 has a first start port hold number image 26e that displays the number of hold of the symbol change game at the first start port 21 from “0” to “4”, and a symbol change at the second start port 22. The second start port hold number image 26f that displays the number of game holds from "0" to "4" and the first start port that displays the number of symbol variation game holds at the first start port 21 as a hold ball image. The first holding ball image display area 26g, the first starting port second holding ball image display area 26h, the first starting port third holding ball image display area 26i, the first starting port fourth holding ball image 26 display area j and ( In FIG. 3, it is simply indicated as "g", "h", "i", and "j"), and the number of hold of the symbol variation game at the second start port 22 is displayed as a hold ball image. 1 holding ball image display area 26k, 2nd starting port 2nd holding ball image display area 26l, 2nd starting port 3rd holding ball image display area 26m, 2nd starting port 4th holding ball image display area 26n (FIG. 3) In, simply "k", "l", "m", and "n") can be displayed. Further, the variable icon display area 26o (indicated simply as "o" in FIG. 3) for displaying the icon image corresponding to the currently executed symbol variable game can be displayed.

The number of holds displayed in the first start port hold number image 26e and the number of holds displayed in the first start port first hold ball image display area 26g to the first start port fourth hold ball image display area 26j. In principle, the number of holds displayed on the second start port hold number image 26f and the number of holds displayed on the second start port first hold ball image display area 26k to 2nd are synchronized (except when a command error or the like occurs). In principle, the number of holds displayed in the start port 4th hold ball image display area 26n is synchronized (except when a command error or the like occurs). For example, when displaying "4" in the first starting port reserved number image 26e, "4" pieces are displayed in the first starting port first reserved ball image display area 26g to the first starting port fourth holding ball image display area 26j. The hold ball image of is displayed.

The number of holds displayed as the first start port hold number image 26e and the number of holds displayed as the second start port hold number image 26f may be referred to as "number hold" below. Further, the first starting port first holding ball image display area 26g, the first starting port second holding ball image display area 26h, the first starting port third holding ball image display area 26i, and the first starting port fourth holding ball image. The holding ball image displayed in the 26 display area j, the second starting port first holding ball image display area 26k, the second starting port second holding ball image display area 26l, the second starting port third holding ball image display area. The reserved ball image displayed in the second starting port fourth reserved ball image display area 26n at 26 m may be referred to as a “holding icon” in the following. Further, the icon image displayed in the variable icon display area 26o may be referred to as "the variable icon" in the following. In addition, the variable icon and the hold icon may be collectively referred to as an "icon".

The variable icon display area 26o, the first starting port first holding ball image display area 26g, the first starting port second holding ball image display area 26h, the first starting port third holding ball image display area 26i, the first Starting port 4th holding ball image display area 26j, 2nd starting port 1st holding ball image display area 26k, 2nd starting port 2nd holding ball image display area 26l, 2nd starting port 3rd holding ball image display area 26m, The second starting port fourth holding ball image display area 26n is displayed on the image display device 26, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the image display device 26 may be displayed on an LED, a lamp, or the like. May be displayed on another display device (for example, a second image display device, a so-called "sub liquid crystal").

The left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, the right decorative symbol image 26c, and the fourth symbol image 26d can display the symbol images from "1" to "8", and are used for the special symbol hit detection process. If the judgment result is a hit, any combination of symbols "111", "222", "333", "444", "555", "666", "777", and "888" can be displayed. Is.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol hit determination process is a loss, it is possible to display a combination of symbols other than the above combination of symbols. In the case of loss, when a special symbol variation pattern with "reach" is determined in the special symbol variation pattern described later, for example, a combination of symbols such as "767" is confirmed and displayed, and a special without "reach" is displayed. When the symbol variation pattern is determined, for example, a combination of symbols such as "765" is confirmed and displayed.

The "reach" is a state in which the left decorative symbol image 26a and the right decorative symbol image 26c are displaying the same numerical image (temporary stop display), and the intermediate decorative symbol image 26b is variablely displayed. In the present embodiment, when the judgment result of the "special symbol hit judgment process" is a hit, it is configured to always go through the "reach", so that the player can expect a hit. You can say that.

The fourth symbol image 26d may simply display a one-digit number or a two-digit number without combining the above-mentioned symbols, and may be hit due to the difference in emission color. It may be possible to identify the type of the pattern, the loss, or the pattern.

(About the symbol display device 27)
The symbol display device 27 is provided outside the game area (outside the outer rail member 18) of the game board 6, which is a region different from the game area 7. As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100, and a first special symbol that executes a symbol variation game based on a game ball entering the first starting port 21 is executed. A display 27a and a second special symbol display 27b for executing a symbol variation game based on a game ball entering the second starting port 22 are provided. Here, the first special symbol display 27a and the second special symbol display 27b are composed of a 7-segment display, and in the symbol fluctuation game, the special symbol is changed to "-" (horizontal bar) from the start of fluctuation. When it is time to blink the symbol) and derive the judgment result of the special symbol hit detection process, if it is lost, "-" (horizontal bar symbol) is lit (confirmed display), and if it is a hit, for example, " 7 ”is lit and displayed (confirmed display). That is, the "special symbol" refers to a symbol whose display is controlled by the main control board 100.

In the present embodiment, the "special symbol", the above-mentioned left decorative symbol image 26a, middle decorative symbol image 26b, right decorative symbol image 26c, and fourth symbol image 26d are simply referred to as "symbols" or "identified". It may be called "information". Further, the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, the right decorative symbol image 26c, and the fourth symbol image 26d managed by the effect control board 200 may be collectively referred to as "sub-symbols".

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100, and the number of hold of the symbol variation game based on the game ball entering the first starting port 21 is displayed. A first special symbol hold indicator 27c to be displayed and a second special symbol hold indicator 27d to display the number of hold of the symbol change game based on the game ball entering the second starting port 22 are provided. ing.

The first special symbol hold indicator 27c and the second special symbol hold indicator 27d are each composed of two dot LED indicators, and the number of holds is determined by "off", "lighting", and "blinking". Can be displayed. For example, if the number of holds is "0", all dot LED indicators are "off", and if the number of holds is "1", one is "on" and the other is "off". However, if the number of holds is "2", both are "lit", and if the number of holds is "3", one is "lit" and the other is "blinking", and the number of holds is If it is "4", both are "blinking". In the following, the extinguishing of the first special symbol holding indicator 27c and the second special symbol holding indicator 27d may be indicated by "○", the lighting may be indicated by "●", and the blinking may be indicated by "◎". ..

Further, the first special symbol hold indicator 27c has the number of holds displayed as the above-mentioned first start port hold number image 26e, and the first start port first hold ball image display area 26 g to the first start port fourth. In principle, the number of holds displayed in the hold ball image display area 26j is synchronized with the number of holds (except when a command error or the like occurs), and the second special symbol hold indicator 27d is the above-mentioned second start port hold number image. In principle, the number of holds displayed as 26f is synchronized with the number of holds displayed as the second start port first hold ball image display area 26k to the second start port fourth hold ball image display area 26n (command). Except when an error occurs). For example, when the first special symbol hold indicator 27c both “blinks” (when the number of holds is four), “4” is displayed as the first start port hold number image 26e, and the first start port first. "4" reserved ball images are displayed in the 1 reserved ball image display area 26g to the 1st starting port 4th reserved ball image display area 26j. In the following, the first special symbol hold indicator 27c and the second special symbol hold indicator 27d may be referred to as "main hold indicator".

The first special symbol hold indicator 27c and the second special symbol hold indicator 27d are each composed of two dot LED indicators, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a liquid crystal display device whose display is controlled by the main control board 100 may be provided so as to display on the liquid crystal display device.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 is a normal symbol display that is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100 and executes a normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20. 27e is provided. The ordinary symbol display 27e is composed of two dot LED indicators. In the ordinary symbol variation game, one is turned on and the other is turned off from the start of the fluctuation, and one is turned off and the other is turned on. When it is time to derive the judgment result of the normal symbol hit detection process by repeatedly executing the mode of making the game and the normal symbol hit detection process, if there is a loss, one is turned on and the other is turned off. Is turned off and the other is turned on.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 displays and controls the display by the main control board 100, and displays the number of hold of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the game ball through the gate member 20. An ordinary symbol hold display 27f is provided. The ordinary symbol hold indicator 27f is composed of two dot LED indicators, like the first special symbol hold indicator 27c and the second special symbol hold indicator 27d described above, and the number of holds. Since the display mode of the above is the same, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the symbol display device 27 is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100, and indicates the number of times the large winning opening 24 is opened in the above-mentioned winning game. A round display 27g for displaying "see number)" is provided. The round display 27g is composed of "4" dot LED displays, and are provided for 5 rounds and 10 rounds, respectively, as shown in FIG. Then, for example, when the special symbol A is hit, the LED display for 10 rounds is turned on, the others are turned off, and when the special symbol B is hit, the LED display for 5 rounds is turned on. Turns on and the others turn off.

Further, the game board 6 is provided with a plurality of board lighting devices 29 (for example, full-color LEDs), and when the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the pachinko machine 1 emits light in a predetermined light emission pattern. The decorativeness of the game machine 1 is enhanced. For example, the board lighting device 29 can decorate the game area 7 of the game board 6 as a whole, as shown by reference numeral 29 in FIG. Further, in order to make the display contents of the image display device 26 stand out, all the panel lighting devices 29 can be turned off. Further, the predetermined light emission pattern is composed of a plurality of light emission patterns that define the light emission speed, the light emission color, the LED that emits light, the LED that does not emit light, and the like.

Further, on the right side of the image display device 26 (so-called "center accessory"), a first special symbol sub-hold display 29a and a second special symbol sub-hold display 29b, which are one aspect of the panel lighting device 29, are on the right side. And a right-handed display 29c are provided. The first special symbol sub-hold indicator 29a and the second special symbol sub-hold indicator 29b are display-controlled by the effect control board 200, and are each composed of two dot LED indicators, which are "off" and "". It is possible to display the number of holds by "lighting" and "blinking". For example, if the number of holds is "0", all dot LED indicators are "off", and if the number of holds is "1", one is "on" and the other is "off". However, if the number of holds is "2", both are "lit", and if the number of holds is "3", one is "lit" and the other is "blinking", and the number of holds is If it is "4", both are "blinking". In the following, the extinguishing of the first special symbol sub-hold indicator 29a and the second special symbol sub-hold indicator 29b shall be indicated by "○", the lighting shall be indicated by "●", and the blinking shall be indicated by "◎". There is.

Further, the first special symbol sub-hold indicator 29a has the number of holds displayed as the first start port hold number image 26e and the first start port first hold ball image display area 26 g to the first start port fourth hold. In principle, the second special symbol sub-hold indicator 29b is synchronized with the number of holds displayed in the sphere image display area 26j (except when a command error or the like occurs), and the second start port hold number image 26f is used. In principle, the number of holds displayed is synchronized with the number of holds displayed as the second start port first hold ball image display area 26k to the second start port fourth hold ball image display area 26n (command error, etc.). Except when For example, when the first special symbol sub-hold indicator 29a both "blinks" (when the number of holds is four), "4" is displayed as the first start port hold number image 26e, and the first start port is displayed. "4" reserved ball images are displayed in the first reserved ball image display area 26g to the first starting port fourth reserved ball image display area 26j. In the following, the first special symbol sub-hold indicator 29a and the second special symbol sub-hold indicator 29b may be referred to as "sub-hold indicators".

The first special symbol sub-hold indicator 29a and the second special symbol sub-hold indicator 29b are each composed of two dot LED indicators, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be displayed on a display device different from the image display device 26 (for example, a second image display device, so-called "sub liquid crystal").

The right-handed display 29c is displayed and controlled by the effect control board 200. For example, the right-handed display 29c lights up based on the reception of an opening command in a winning game, or, for example, a game state command (probability change) or a game state command (time reduction) is issued. It lights up based on the reception. This can encourage the player to hit right. On the other hand, when the game is in the normal game state, the light is turned off (the light is turned off based on the reception of the game state command (normal)), which can encourage the player to strike left.
In addition, although the right-handed display 29c is in the off state to encourage the player to perform left-handed, the player is provided with a left-handed display and turns on the left-handed display. May be encouraged to strike left.

(Internal configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1)
Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The description of the configuration of the game board 6 in FIG. 3 will be omitted as appropriate.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main control board 100, an effect control board 200, a payout control board 300, and a power supply board 400 mounted on the rear side of the middle frame 3 (see FIG. 2). Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 and the effect control board 200 communicate only in one direction from the main control board 100 to the effect control board 200 via a harness or the like (not shown). Is connected so that Further, the main control board 100 and the payout control board 300 are connected to each other via a harness or the like so as to enable bidirectional communication. Further, the power supply board 400 receives the supply of external power via a power plug (not shown), and supplies the supplied external power to any of the main control board 100, the effect control board 200, and the payout control board 300. Even if it is connected so that it can be supplied.

Further, the main control board 100 is connected via a harness, a relay board, etc. so that input from various SWs is possible, and display control to various indicators and drive control to various solenoids are performed. Each is connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like so as to be possible. Further, the effect control board 200 is connected via a harness, a relay board, etc. so that input from various SWs can be performed, and the harness and the harness can be used to control the display on various indicators. It is connected via a relay board or the like.

(About the main control board 100)
The main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs control processing, a main ROM 102 that stores a control program required for the control processing, and a main RAM 103 that can read and write necessary for the control processing. Although not shown, it also includes an interrupt controller circuit that applies an interrupt signal to the main CPU 101, a hard random number generation circuit that generates random numbers in a certain range, and the like. The control process in the main CPU 101 will be described in detail later with reference to a flowchart.

Further, the main RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for managing various types of information. For example, a set value storage area for storing set value information, a special symbol state flag storage area for storing the state of a special symbol, a game state storage area for storing a game state, a hit state storage area for storing a state in a winning game, Examples include a normal symbol state flag storage area for storing the state of the normal symbol, and a normal symbol hit state storage area for storing the state in the game per normal symbol.

Further, the main RAM 103 is provided with a counter for managing various information (time and number of times). For example, a time management counter for managing various times, a time reduction counter for managing the number of time reductions, and a round number counter for managing the number of rounds in a winning game can be mentioned.

(About frame opening detection SW3a)
The frame opening detection SW3a is provided in the middle frame 3, and when the glass frame 4 is open, when the glass frame 4 and the middle frame 3 are open, or when the middle frame 3 is open. It is possible to detect an "open" state such as, and to detect an "closed" state when the glass frame 4 and the middle frame 3 are closed. That is, the frame opening detection SW3a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when the above-mentioned "closed" state is reached, information in the closed state is input to the main control board 100. Will be. On the other hand, in the above-mentioned "open" state, the above-mentioned closed state information is not input to the main control board 100 and is not input, so that the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) is in the above-mentioned "open" state. It can be detected that it is in.

(About gate detection SW20a)
The gate detection SW 20a is provided inside the passage port of the gate member 20 of the game board 6, and is a SW for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate member 20. That is, the gate detection SW 20a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when the passage of the game ball is detected, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. Become. Then, the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) into which the detected information is input does not execute the normal symbol change game on the normal symbol hold display 27f, and the number of hold of the normal symbol change game is "0". If, it is controlled to immediately execute the normal symbol variation game, and if the number of hold of the normal symbol variation game is "1" to "3", the execution of the normal symbol variation game is suspended. When the number of hold of the normal symbol change game is "4", it is controlled not to hold the execution of the normal symbol change game.

(About the first start port detection SW21a)
The first start port detection SW 21a is provided inside the winning opening of the first starting port 21 of the game board 6, and is a SW for detecting that the game ball has entered the first starting port 21. That is, the first start port detection SW21a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when the entry of a game ball is detected, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. Will be done. Then, the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) into which the detected information is input causes the payout control board 300 to pay out three game balls as prize balls due to the game balls entering the first starting port 21. Is processed.

Further, when the input is performed from the first start port detection SW21a, the main control board 100 does not execute the symbol variation game on either the first special symbol display 27a or the second special symbol display 27b. If the number of holds of the first special symbol hold indicator 27c and the second special symbol hold indicator 27d is "0", the symbol change game is immediately executed on the first special symbol display 27a. When the number of hold of the symbol change game on the first special symbol hold indicator 27c is "1" to "3", it is controlled to hold the execution of the symbol change game, and the first special symbol is held. When the number of hold of the symbol variation game on the hold indicator 27c is "4", it is controlled not to hold the execution of the symbol variation game.

(About the second start port detection SW22a)
The second starting port detection SW 22a is provided inside the winning opening of the second starting opening 22, and is a SW for detecting that the game ball has entered the second starting opening 22. That is, the second start port detection SW22a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when the entry of a game ball is detected, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. Will be done. Then, the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) into which the detected information is input causes the payout control board 300 to pay out two game balls as prize balls due to the game balls entering the second starting port 22. Is processed.

Further, the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) executes a symbol variation game on both the first special symbol display 27a and the second special symbol display 27b when an input is made from the second start port detection SW22a. If the number of holds of the second special symbol display 27d is "0", the second special symbol display 27b is immediately controlled to execute the symbol variation game, and the second special symbol display 27d is controlled to execute the symbol variation game. 2 When the number of hold of the symbol change game on the special symbol hold indicator 27d is "1" to "3", the execution of the symbol change game is controlled to be put on hold, and the second special symbol hold indicator 27d is used. When the number of hold of the symbol change game is "4", it is controlled not to hold the execution of the symbol change game.

(About the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 22b)
The second starting port opening / closing solenoid 22b is provided behind the second starting port 22 and is a solenoid for causing the protruding member provided in the above-mentioned second starting port 22 to perform the opening / closing operation. That is, the second start port opening / closing solenoid 22b and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) is hit by a normal symbol hit determination process. When the determination is made, the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 22b is driven and controlled in order to open / close in the opening / closing mode shown in the “second starting port opening / closing mode” of FIG.

(Regarding normal winning opening detection SW23a)
The normal winning opening detection SW 23a is provided inside the winning opening of the ordinary winning opening 23 of the game board 6, and is a SW for detecting that the game ball has entered the ordinary winning opening 23. That is, the normal winning opening detection SW23a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when the entry of a game ball is detected, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. Will be. Then, the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) into which the detected information is input is used to pay out eight game balls to the payout control board 300 as prize balls due to the game balls entering the normal winning opening 23. Perform processing.

(About the big winning opening detection SW24a)
The large winning opening detection SW 24a is provided inside the winning opening of the large winning opening 24, and is a SW for detecting that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 24. That is, the large winning opening detection SW24a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when the entry of a game ball is detected, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. Will be. Then, the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) into which the detected information is input is used to pay out 12 game balls to the payout control board 300 as prize balls due to the game balls entering the large winning opening 24. Perform processing. Further, the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) transmits a large winning opening winning command indicating that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 24 to the effect control board 200. As a result, the effect control board 200 can also recognize the entry status of the game ball into the large winning opening 24.

(About the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 24b)
The large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 24b is provided behind the large winning opening 24, and is a solenoid for causing the opening / closing door provided in the above-mentioned large winning opening 24 to perform an opening / closing operation. That is, the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 24b and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) covers the number of rounds given in FIG. 6 in the winning game. In order to open and close the opening / closing door, the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 24b is driven and controlled.

(About the out port detection SW25a)
The out port detection SW 25a is provided inside the entrance of the out port 25, and is a SW for detecting that the game ball has entered the out port 25. That is, the out port detection SW25a and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when the entry of a game ball is detected, the detected information is input to the main control board 100. It will be. Thereby, the number of outs can be grasped on the main control board 100.

(About the 1st special symbol display 27a)
The first special symbol display 27a is provided in the symbol display device 27, is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100, and is used to execute a symbol variation game based on a game ball entering the first starting port 21. It is a display of. That is, the first special symbol display 27a and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) has a symbol variation in the first special symbol display 27a. When the game execution condition is satisfied, the symbol variation game is displayed and controlled on the first special symbol display 27a. It should be noted that the execution condition of the symbol variation game on the first special symbol display 27a was negatively determined in the process of step S105-2-4 in the "special symbol variation start processing" (see FIG. 19) described later. When is applicable.

(About the 2nd special symbol display 27b)
The second special symbol display 27b is provided on the symbol display device 27, is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100, and is used to execute a symbol variation game based on the game ball entering the second starting port 22. It is a display of. That is, the second special symbol display 27b and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) has a symbol variation in the second special symbol display 27b. When the game execution condition is satisfied, the symbol variation game is displayed and controlled on the second special symbol display 27b. It should be noted that the execution condition of the symbol variation game on the second special symbol display 27b is satisfied when it is negatively determined in the process of step S105-2-1 in the "process at the start of special symbol variation" (see FIG. 19). Applicable.

(About the 1st special symbol hold indicator 27c)
The first special symbol hold display 27c is provided on the symbol display device 27, is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100, and holds the symbol change game based on the game ball entering the first starting port 21. It is a display for displaying numbers. That is, the first special symbol holding display 27c and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the main control board 100 has information that the game ball is detected from the first start port detection SW21a. Is input to control the display of the first special symbol hold indicator 27c (from off to on, or from on to blink) when the upper limit of hold (4 pieces) has not been reached. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game based on the game ball entering the currently fluctuating first start port 21 ends, the display control of the first special symbol hold indicator 27c is performed (lights from blinking or turns off from lighting). Let).

(About the 2nd special symbol hold indicator 27d)
The second special symbol hold display 27d is provided on the symbol display device 27, is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100, and holds the symbol change game based on the game ball entering the second starting port 22. It is a display for displaying numbers. That is, the second special symbol hold indicator 27d and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the main control board 100 detects information about the game ball from the second start port detection SW22a. Is input to control the display of the second special symbol hold indicator 27d (from off to on, or from on to blink) when the upper limit of hold (4 pieces) has not been reached. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game based on the game ball entering the currently fluctuating second start port 22 ends, the display control of the second special symbol hold indicator 27d is performed (lights from blinking or turns off from lighting). Let).

(About ordinary symbol display 27e)
The normal symbol display 27e is provided on the symbol display device 27, and is a display for executing a normal symbol variation game whose display is controlled by the main control board 100. That is, the normal symbol display 27e and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) executes a normal symbol variation game on the normal symbol display 27e. When the condition is satisfied, the normal symbol change game is displayed and controlled on the normal symbol display 27e.

(Regarding the normal symbol hold indicator 27f)
The normal symbol hold display 27f is provided on the symbol display device 27, is displayed and controlled by the main control board 100, and displays the number of hold of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the game ball to the gate member 20. It is a display for. That is, the normal symbol hold display 27f and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the main control board 100 (main CPU 101) receives information that the game ball is detected by the gate detection SW20a. When input, when the upper limit value (4 pieces) of hold is not reached, the display control of the normal symbol hold indicator 27f (lights from off or blinks from lights). On the other hand, when the currently fluctuating normal symbol fluctuation game ends, the normal symbol hold indicator 27f is displayed and controlled (blinking to turning on or lighting to turning off).

(About round display 27g)
The round display 27g is provided on the symbol display device 27, is display-controlled by the main control board 100, and is a display for displaying the number of times the large winning opening 24 is opened in the above-mentioned winning game. That is, the round display 27g and the main control board 100 are connected to each other via a harness, a relay board, or the like. For example, the symbol variation game determined to be a hit by the special symbol hit determination process is completed, and the first special symbol is completed. At the timing of displaying a special symbol (for example, "7") indicating a hit on the display 27a, the LED display of the number of rounds corresponding to the determined hit game is turned on and controlled. Then, when the winning game is being executed, the round display 27g is continuously turned on and controlled, and when the winning game is completed, the round display 27g is turned off.

(About magnetic sensor 27h)
The magnetic sensors 27h are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 6 and are sensors for detecting abnormal magnetism exceeding a predetermined value. That is, the magnetic sensor 27h and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when an abnormal magnetism exceeding a predetermined predetermined value is detected, the detected information is the main control board. It will be input to 100. As a result, abnormal magnetism can be detected on the main control board 100.

(About radio wave sensor 27i)
The radio wave sensors 27i are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 6 and are sensors for detecting abnormal radio waves exceeding a predetermined predetermined value. That is, the radio wave sensor 27i and the main control board 100 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and when an abnormal radio wave exceeding a predetermined predetermined value is detected, the detected information is the main control board. It will be input to 100. As a result, abnormal radio waves can be detected on the main control board 100.

(About the production control board 200)
As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control board 200 is provided with an effect control unit 200a, and the effect control unit 200a includes a sub CPU 201 that performs the effect control process and a control program required for the effect control process. It has a sub ROM 202 to be stored and a sub RAM 203 capable of reading and writing necessary for the effect control process. Further, an image / sound control unit 200b connected to the effect control unit 200a so as to enable bidirectional communication via a harness or the like is provided, and the image / sound control unit 200b is used for image / sound control processing. It has an image / sound CPU 204 for performing image / sound CPU 204, a sound ROM 205 for storing sound data, a CGROM 206 for storing image data, and a VRAM 207 having a frame buffer for storing image generation data and the like. Further, a light emitting drive control unit 200c connected to the effect control unit 200a so as to enable two-way communication via a harness or the like is provided, and the light emitting drive control unit 200c is used for light emission control processing and drive control processing. A light emitting drive CPU 208 that performs the light emitting control process, a light emitting drive ROM 209 that stores a control program required for the light emitting control process and the drive control process, and a light emitting drive RAM 210 capable of reading and writing necessary for the light emitting control process and the drive control process. Have.

Further, the effect control unit 200a is connected so that operation information from the effect button detection SW14a, operation information from the effect lever detection SW15a, and operation information from the cross key detection SW16a can be input.

(About effect button detection SW14a)
The effect button detection SW 14a is provided on the effect button 14, and is a SW for detecting that the effect button 14 is pressed by the player when the effect button 14 is in the operation valid period. That is, the effect button detection SW 14a and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and information indicating that the effect button 14 has been pressed is input to the effect control board 200. ing. Then, the effect control board 200, which has input the information indicating that the effect button 14 has been pressed, controls the effect corresponding to the press of the effect button 14 via the image display device 26 and the speaker 10. Here, the effect button 14 is set for an operation valid period over a predetermined time, for example, in a symbol variation game, and the effect button detection SW14a detects only the pressing when the operation valid period is set.

(About the effect lever detection SW15a)
The effect lever detection SW 15a is provided on the effect lever 15, and is a SW for detecting that the effect lever 15 has been operated by the player when the effect lever 15 is in the operation effective period. That is, the effect lever detection SW 15a and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and information indicating that the effect lever 15 has been operated is input to the effect control board 200. ing. Then, the effect control board 200, which has input information indicating that the effect lever 15 has been operated, controls the effect according to the operation of the effect lever 15 via the image display device 26 and the speaker 10. Here, for example, in the symbol variation game, the effect lever 15 sets the operation valid period over a predetermined time, and the effect lever detection SW15a detects only the operation when the operation valid period is set.

(About cross key detection SW16a)
The cross key detection SW 16a is provided on the cross key button 16 and is a SW for detecting that the cross key button 16 is pressed by the player. That is, the cross key detection SW 16a and the effect control board 200 are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and information indicating that the cross key button 16 has been operated is input to the effect control board 200. It has become.

As described above, by operating the cross key button 16, the amount of light emitted from the light emitting device 9 can be adjusted, the amount of light emitted from the image display device 26 can be adjusted, and the volume emitted from the speaker 10 can be adjusted. Specifically, pressing the upward button of the cross key button 16 can increase the amount of light (stepwise), and pressing the downward button of the cross key button 16 can decrease the amount of light (stepwise). , The volume can be increased (stepwise) by pressing the right direction button of the cross key button 16, and the volume can be decreased (stepwise) by pressing the left direction button of the cross key button 16.

The amount of light may be set in three stages of "strong", "medium", and "weak", or may be set in five further subdivided stages. Further, the volume may be set in three stages of "high", "medium", and "low", or may be set in five further subdivided stages. Further, a level gauge image (for example, see layer 3 in FIG. 35) showing the degree of adjustment of the amount of light and the volume may be displayed, or an adjustment sound may be emitted according to the stage. For example, when the volume adjustment degree is configured in 5 stages, the adjustment sound corresponding to the minimum volume value level 1 is set as "do ♪", and the adjustment sound corresponding to the volume value level 2 is set as "re ♪". The adjustment sound corresponding to level 3 may be "mi ♪", the adjustment sound corresponding to volume value level 4 may be "fa ♪", and the adjustment sound corresponding to the maximum volume value level 5 may be "so ♪".

The level gauge image may be displayed in a display mode according to the light intensity or volume level, or may be displayed in a constant display mode regardless of the light intensity or volume level.
Specifically, the display mode according to the amount of light and the volume level is, for example, the volume level 2 in which the volume value is larger than the volume level 1 than the size (display area) of the level gauge image indicating the volume level 1. It is assumed that the size (display area) of the level gauge image indicating the above is displayed large (see FIG. 39 and the like).
On the other hand, it is assumed that the constant display mode regardless of the amount of light and the level of the volume is a display in which the size (display area) of the level gauge image does not change regardless of the volume level 1 or the volume level 2.

Further, the adjustment sound according to the stage may notify the current volume level by emitting a different sound for each stage.
Specifically, when the volume level is 1, the sound "do ♪" is emitted, when the volume level is 2, the sound "re ♪" is emitted, and when the volume level is 3, the sound "mi ♪" is emitted. Is expected to be emitted.
As another example, the volume value may be made different for each stage by making a uniform "pi ♪" sound at any stage.
Specifically, when the volume level is 1, the sound "pi ♪" is emitted at the volume value corresponding to the volume level 1, and when the volume level is 2, the volume value according to the volume level 2 (from the volume level 1). It is expected that a beeping sound will be emitted at a loud volume value.

In the present embodiment, the adjustment of the amount of light and the adjustment of the volume can be executed when the symbol variation game is not performed, but it is possible to execute the adjustment even when the symbol variation game is being performed. Good. In this case, it is preferable to make adjustments without emitting the above-mentioned level gauge image or adjustment sound, or by displaying the adjustment sound in a small size and outputting the adjustment sound at a low volume. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the effect image and the effect sound corresponding to the symbol variation game from being disturbed by the level gauge image and the adjustment sound.

Further, an image display device 26 is connected to the image / sound control unit 200b, and the image information generated by the image / sound control unit 200b can be displayed. Further, a speaker 10 is connected to the image / sound control unit 200b, and sound information generated by the image / sound control unit 200b can be output.

(About speaker 10)
As described in FIG. 1, the speaker 10 can output voice and sound effects. For example, if the information in the closed state is not input from the frame open detection SW3a described above, a notification sound indicating that the middle frame 3 is in the open state is output. That is, the speaker 10 and the image / sound control unit 200b are connected via a harness, a relay board, or the like, and the above-mentioned sound is output from the speaker 10 under the control of the image / sound control unit 200b.

Further, a light emitting device 9 and a panel lighting device 29 are connected to the light emitting drive control unit 200c, and light emission control is possible by the light emitting drive control unit 200c. Further, a panel drive device 30 is connected to the light emission drive control unit 200c, and the movable body 28 can be driven and controlled via the panel drive device 30.

(About movable body 28)
The movable body 28 is provided on the game board 6 and is capable of performing operations such as “falling”, “swinging”, and “rotating”. By performing these actions, it is suggested that a winning game may be given.

Although not shown, an interrupt controller circuit that applies an interrupt signal to the sub CPU 201, a hard random number generation circuit that generates a random number in a certain range, and the like are provided.

When the movable body 28 receives the power supply-related subcommand, the movable body 28 is for confirming whether or not the above-mentioned operations such as "fall", "swing", and "rotation" are normally performed on the front surface of the display area of the image display device 26. The initial operation is performed. In the initial operation, the movable body 28 moves to the front surface of the display area of the image display device 26, so that the display content displayed in the display area becomes difficult to see by the movable body 28.
The initial operation is performed at a position facing the display area of the image display device 26, and the movable body 28 does not move to a position facing the outside of the display area (outside the end of the display area). That is, even if the display content displayed in the display area becomes difficult to see due to the initial operation, other members (for example, the starting port light emitting device 21a, the first special symbol holding indicator 27c, the second special symbol holding indicator) 27d, panel lighting device 29, etc.) will not be difficult to see due to the initial operation of the movable body 28.

(About payout control board 300)
As shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 300 has a payout CPU 301 that performs payout control processing, a payout ROM 302 that stores a control program required for the payout control process, and read / write necessary for the payout control process. A possible payout RAM 303 is provided. Further, a payout device 304 is connected to the payout control board 300 via a harness or the like, and by controlling the payout device 304, the game ball is paid out to the upper tray 5a.

Specifically, in the main control board 100, for example, when the information that the game ball is detected from the first start port detection SW21a described later is input, the main control board 100 pays out three prize balls. A payout command signal is transmitted to the payout control board 300, and the payout control board 300 that receives the payout command signal pays out three prize balls to the upper tray 5a by controlling the payout device 304. Then, when the payout of the three prize balls is completed, the payout completion signal is transmitted from the payout control board 300 to the main control board 100, and the information that the game ball is detected is input from the first start port detection SW21a. Complete the payout of the game ball against.

Further, the launch handle 8 is connected to the payout control board 300 via a harness or the like, and the launch handle 8 is gripped by the player touching the above-mentioned handle touch sensor provided on the launch handle 8. The information is input, and the rotation amount of the launch handle 8 is input according to the amount of the launch volume (not shown) provided on the launch handle 8.

Further, a launching device 305 is connected to the payout control board 300 via a harness or the like, and by controlling the launching device 305, a game ball is launched into the game area 7. Specifically, the payout control board 300 launches according to the rotation amount of the launch handle 8 when the launch handle 8 is gripped by the player from the launch handle 8 and the rotation amount of the launch handle 8 is input. The launching device 305 is controlled by the strength to launch the game ball.

Further, although not shown in FIG. 4, the payout control board 300 is connected via a ball lending unit or the like so that an input signal from the ball lending button 12 shown in FIG. 1 can be received. When the lending button 12 is operated by the player, the payout control board 300 controls the payout device 304 to handle a number of game balls (for example, 125 balls) corresponding to one operation of the ball lending button 12. To the upper saucer 5a.

(About power supply board 400)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100, the effect control board 200, and the payout control board 300 are connected to the power supply board 400 via a harness or the like, and as described above, the power supply plug (not shown). The external power is supplied via the main control board 100, the effect control board 200, and the payout control board 300. Although not shown, the power supply board 400 is provided with a conversion circuit or the like that converts external power (AC 100 volts) into DC 24 volts.

(About the special symbol collision detection table)
The special symbol hit detection table of FIG. 5A is stored in the main ROM 102. Here, in the present embodiment, the set value of the "6" stage can be set. Then, for example, when "1" is set as the set value, the main CPU 101 performs the special symbol hit determination process with reference to the special symbol hit determination table for the set value "1" shown in (A). , If other set values are set, the special symbol hit determination process is performed with reference to the special symbol hit determination table for each set value (not shown). Further, the common to the first start port and the second start port is that the special symbol to be referred to is hit regardless of whether the game ball enters the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. The judgment table shows that they are common. The set value is not limited to the "6" stage and can be any value. For example, it may be in the "4" stage or in the "2" stage. Moreover, it is not necessary to have a set value.

Then, in the special symbol hit determination table for the set value "1" of (A), the special symbol hit determination process is performed when the game state is the normal game state and when the time-saving game state is set. The probability of being determined is "1/319", the probability of being determined to be lost is "318/319", and when the game state is a probabilistic game state, it is determined to be a hit by the special symbol hit detection process. The probability of being lost is "1/32", and the probability of being determined to be lost is "31/32". That is, when the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit fluctuates about 10 times as compared with the normal gaming state or the time-saving gaming state. It can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the state.

In the special symbol hit determination table for the set value "1" of (A), the hit determination probability is as described above, but in the special symbol hit determination table with other set values (not shown), it is special. The probability of being determined as a hit in the symbol hit determination process is different. For example, in the special symbol hit detection table for the set value "6", there is a probability that the special symbol hit determination process determines that the game is a hit when the game state is the normal game state and when the game state is the time-saving game state. At "1/280", the probability of being determined to be lost is "279/280", and when the gaming state is the probabilistic gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit by the special symbol hit detection process is ". At "1/28", the probability of being judged as a loss is "27/28". In this way, by making it possible to set different hit probabilities for each set value, it becomes easy for the game store to manage the ball output.

Further, in the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state, as compared with the normal game state, as shown in FIG. 5 (B) described later and FIG. 6 (B) described later, in the normal symbol hit determination process, the hit is achieved. The probabilistic gaming state is the most advantageous gaming state for the player because it is easy to hit the ball and an advantageous opening / closing mode is selected as the opening / closing mode of the protruding member of the second starting port 22 when the hit is hit. Next, the time-saving gaming state is the gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the normal gaming state is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the gate member 20 is provided on the right side of the game area 7, and is not provided on the left side of the game area 7. If a right-handed hit is made in the normal game state and the game ball is passed through the gate member 20, as shown in FIG. 5, "4/256" is a normal hit, so that the second starting port 22 The protruding member can be opened, but since the opening time is "0.9S", it is difficult to put the game ball into the second starting port 22, and most (almost all) of the launched game balls It will pass through the out port 25.
Therefore, in the normal game state, it is the most suitable game for the player to hit left and let the game ball enter the first starting port 21.
Therefore, when the gate detection SW20a detects the game ball in the normal game state, a left-handed notification (see FIG. 36) prompting the player to perform the optimum game is performed.

In the following, the normal gaming state and the time-saving gaming state may be collectively referred to as a low-probability state, and the probabilistic gaming state may be referred to as a high-probability state. In addition, the normal gaming state may be referred to as a non-variable short-term state or a non-variable short-term state, and the probabilistic variable game state and the time-saving game state are collectively referred to as a variable-shortening middle state or a variable-shortening state. It may be said that the ball rate is improved.

(Regarding the normal symbol collision detection table)
The normal symbol hit detection table of FIG. 5B is stored in the main ROM 102. Then, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol hit determination process is "4/256", and the probability of being determined to be a loss is "252/256". In the time-saving game state and the probability variation game state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol collision detection process is "251/256", and the probability of being determined to be a loss is "5/256". ". Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving game state or the probabilistic game state is more likely to be determined as a hit by the normal symbol hit detection process than the normal game state, which is advantageous for the player. .. In the present embodiment, the set value is not provided in the normal symbol hit determination table, but the set value may be provided in the same manner as in the special symbol hit determination table. For example, the set value "6" may be easier to hit in the normal symbol hit determination than the set value "1".
Further, in the normal gaming state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol hit determination process is set to "4/256", and the probability of being determined to be a loss is set to "252/256", but the present invention is not limited to this. , The probability of being determined to be lost may be set to "256/256".

(About the special symbol determination table)
The special symbol determination table of FIG. 6A shows a case where the special symbol hit determination process is performed based on the fact that the game ball enters the first starting port 21, and a case where the special symbol hit is determined and a case where the special symbol hit is lost. Then, it is referred to when determining the special symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display 27a. (1) Based on the table for the first starting port 21 and the game ball entering the second starting port 22. As a result of performing the special symbol hit determination process, it is referred to when determining the special symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display 27b depending on whether it is a hit or a loss (2) Second. It has two tables, a table for the start port 22, and these are stored in the main ROM 102. Then, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol based on the determination result of the special symbol hit determination process with reference to the table corresponding to the start port into which the game ball has entered.

Then, in the special symbol determination table of FIG. 6 (A) (1), if the result of the special symbol hit determination process is a hit, the main CPU 101 is set to "special symbol A" and "special symbol B". , "Special symbol C", one of the special symbols is determined. Specifically, when the game ball enters the first starting port 21, a random number for determining a special symbol is acquired, and one of the special symbols is determined by referring to the acquired random number for determining the special symbol. .. For example, if the acquired random number for determining the special symbol is "0 to 9", "special symbol A" is determined, and if the acquired random number for determining the special symbol is "10 to 64", "special symbol B" is determined. If the acquired random number for determining the special symbol is "65-99", the "special symbol C" is determined. Then, when the special symbol is determined, the "number of rounds granted" and the "game state after winning" are uniquely determined. When the "special symbol A" is determined, 10 rounds are given as the "number of rounds given", and the probabilistic gaming state is given as the "game state after winning". When the "special symbol B" is determined, 5 rounds are given as the "number of rounds given", and the probabilistic gaming state is given as the "game state after winning". When the "special symbol C" is determined, 10 rounds are given as the "number of rounds given", and the time-saving gaming state is given as the "game state after winning". On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit detection process is a loss, the main CPU 101 determines the "special symbol D", and the "special symbol D" includes the "number of rounds granted" and the "game after hit". Since the "state" is not defined, no hit game is given.

Further, in the special symbol determination table of FIG. 6 (A) (2), if the result of the special symbol hit determination process is a hit, the main CPU 101 is set to "special symbol E" and "special symbol F". From, determine one of the special symbols. Since the specific determination method is the same as (1) of FIG. 6 (A) described above, the description thereof will be omitted. Then, for example, if the acquired random number for determining the special symbol is "0 to 64", the "special symbol E" is determined, and if the acquired random number for determining the special symbol is "65-99", the "special symbol" is determined. Determine "F". When the "special symbol E" is determined, 10 rounds are given as the "number of rounds given", and the probabilistic gaming state is given as the "game state after winning". When the "special symbol F" is determined, 10 rounds are given as the "number of rounds given", and the time-saving game state is given as the "game state after winning". On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit determination process is a loss, the main CPU 101 determines the "special symbol G".

In this way, the rate at which the probabilistic gaming state is given is "65%" for the first starting port 21 and "65%" for the second starting port 22, and thus the rate of entry into the probabilistic gaming state. Is not provided with a difference between the first starting port 21 and the second starting port 22. On the other hand, as for the "number of rounds granted", 10 rounds are always granted to the second starting port 22, and 5 rounds are not granted, so that a winning game is granted based on the ball entering the first starting port 21. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player that the winning game is given based on the ball entering the second starting port 22. In the present embodiment, the set value is not provided in the special symbol determination table, but the set value may be provided. For example, the determination ratio of the special symbol may be different depending on whether the set value is "1" or the set value is "6". In that case, the rate of entry into the probabilistic gaming state is the same for all the set values, but the ratio of the "number of rounds granted" may be different for each set value. For example, the more the set value is "6", the more advantageous the number of rounds may be given, and the more the set value is "1", the more advantageous the number of rounds may be given.

In this way, it is more advantageous for the player that the hit game is given based on the ball entering the second starting port 22, rather than the hit game being given based on the ball entering the first starting port 21. Therefore, in a time-saving game state or a probabilistic game state in which the second start port 22 can be opened by "1.8S x 3 times", a right-handed ball is inserted into the second start port 22. It is the best game for the player to let the player play.
Therefore, when the first start port detection SW21a detects the game ball in the time-saving game state or the probabilistic game state, the right-handed notification (see FIG. 38) prompting the player to perform the optimum game is performed.

(Regarding the ordinary design determination table)
The ordinary symbol determination table of FIG. 6B is stored in the main ROM 102, and as a result of performing the ordinary symbol hit determination process based on the passage of the game ball through the gate member 20, there are cases where it is a hit. This is a table to be referred to when determining a normal symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display 27e depending on whether the normal symbol is lost or not. The main CPU 101 sets "normal symbol A" in the normal symbol determination process performed in the normal symbol related process when the game state is the normal game state and the result is that the normal symbol hit determination process is performed. It is decided, and if it is lost, "ordinary symbol B" is decided. Further, the main CPU 101 is performed in the normal symbol-related processing when the normal symbol hit determination process is performed depending on whether the game state is the time-saving game state or the probabilistic game state. In the normal symbol determination process, "ordinary symbol C" is determined, and if it is lost, "ordinary symbol D" is determined.

In addition, even in the ordinary symbol, the content to be given is uniquely defined as in the case of the special symbol described above. When the "ordinary symbol A" is determined, the protruding member of the second starting port 22 is opened "1" times at "0.9S", and when the "ordinary symbol B" is determined, the second starting port is opened. The protruding member of 22 does not open. Further, when the "ordinary symbol C" is determined, the protruding member of the second starting port 22 is opened "3" times at "1.8S", and when the "ordinary symbol D" is determined, the second The protruding member of the starting port 22 does not open. Therefore, in the case of a time-saving gaming state or a probabilistic gaming state, the opening / closing mode of the protruding member of the second starting port 22 is more advantageous than in the normal gaming state. It can be said that it is an advantageous gaming state for the player.

In the present embodiment, the set value is not provided in the normal symbol determination table, but the set value may be provided in the same manner as in the special symbol determination table. For example, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol hit detection process may be different for each set value, and the set value "6" is easier to hit than the set value "1". It may be vice versa. Further, the opening / closing mode of the second starting port 22 may be different for each set value. For example, in the case of the set value "6", the opening / closing may be performed in an advantageous opening / closing mode as compared with the case of the set value "1", and vice versa.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing details of the hit special symbol. For "Special Design A", "Special Design C", "Special Design E", and "Special Design F", the opening / closing door of the grand prize opening 24 opens 29.5S per round, and 10 game balls enter. If 29.5S elapses before the ball is detected or the entry of 10 game balls is detected, the opening / closing door of the grand prize opening 24 is closed. Then, when the closing interval time 2S elapses, the process shifts to the next round, which is performed for 10 rounds. After the end of 10 rounds, the game ends (for example, 10S).

"Special symbol B" is before the opening / closing door of the large winning opening 24 opens 29.5S per round to detect the entry of 10 game balls or the entry of 10 game balls. After 29.5S, the opening / closing door of the grand prize opening 24 closes. Then, when the closing interval time 2S elapses, the process shifts to the next round, and this is performed for 5 rounds. After the end of the 5th round, the game ends (for example, 10S). Although not particularly shown, there is no difference in the set values in the round opening / closing mode.

(About the special symbol fluctuation pattern table)
The special symbol variation pattern table of FIG. 8 is stored in the main ROM 102 and is a table to be referred to when determining the variation time in the symbol variation game. If the main CPU 101 is in the normal gaming state and the result of the special symbol hit detection process is a loss, the main CPU 101 is any one of "variation pattern 1" to "variation pattern 5". Determine the variation pattern. Specifically, when the game ball enters the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is acquired, and the acquired random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is referred to. , Determine one of the fluctuation patterns. Although not shown, when the game ball enters the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, a reach determination random number is acquired, and the reach determination random number corresponds to a random number for executing reach. In this case, one of the fluctuation patterns is determined from "variation pattern 2" to "variation pattern 5", and "variation pattern 1" is determined when the reach determination random number does not correspond to the random number for executing reach. You may do so. On the other hand, when the game state is the normal game state and the result of the special symbol hit determination process is that the main CPU 101 is a hit, the main CPU 101 refers to the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern and refers to the “variation pattern 6” to One of the fluctuation patterns is determined from the “variation pattern 11”.

Then, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the "effect content" and the "variation time" (seconds S) are uniquely determined. When the "fluctuation pattern 1" is determined, the "normal variation" is determined as the "effect content" and the "7S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". Here, the "normal fluctuation" means a fluctuation that does not reach. When the "fluctuation pattern 2" is determined, the "normal reach" is determined as the "effect content" and the "15S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". Here, the "normal reach" refers to a reach that is performed but does not particularly perform a development effect (for example, an effect of temporarily stopping and displaying a temporary stop display due to a loss and then changing the intermediate decorative symbol image 26b). Since the selection rate at the time is low and the selection rate at the time of loss is high, it is positioned as a reach with a low expectation of hitting.

When the "fluctuation pattern 3" is determined, the "super reach" is determined as the "effect content" and the "40S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". Here, the "super reach" refers to a reach in which a development effect is performed during the execution of the reach (normal reach) and a live-action image is displayed on the image display device 26, for example, at the development destination. Is higher than "normal reach" and the selection rate at the time of loss is lower than "normal reach", so it is positioned as a reach with higher expectation of hitting than "normal reach".

When the "fluctuation pattern 4" is determined, the "pseudo-ream 2 normal reach" is determined as the "effect content", and the "50S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". The "pseudo-ren" will be described in detail later, but the "pseudo-ren 2 normal reach" has a higher expectation of hitting than the "normal reach" alone, and the expectation of hitting is lower than that of the "super reach". It is positioned as. When the "fluctuation pattern 5" is determined, the "pseudo-ream 3 super reach" is determined as the "effect content" and the "70S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". "Pseudo-ren 3 Super Reach" is positioned as a reach with a higher degree of expectation than "Super Reach" alone. It should be noted that "fluctuation pattern 6" to "fluctuation pattern 9" are different from "fluctuation pattern 2" to "fluctuation pattern 5" only in terms of loss or hit, and the production content and fluctuation time are the same, so the explanation is omitted. To do.

When the "fluctuation pattern 10" is determined, the "pseudo-ream 4 super reach" is determined as the "effect content" and the "90S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". Here, since the "pseudo-ream 4 super reach" is a fluctuation pattern that is selected only in the case of a hit, when the "pseudo-ream" described later is performed four times, the hit is determined at that point. When the "fluctuation pattern 11" is determined, the "full rotation reach" is determined as the "effect content" and the "120S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". Here, "full rotation reach" refers to the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, and the right decorative symbol image 26c as "111", "222", "333", "444", "555", It is a reach in which scrolling (variable display) is performed in a state where "666", "777", and "888" are aligned, and finally, "777" is confirmed and displayed. The "variation pattern 11" may be selected only when the "special symbol A" in FIG. 6 is determined. In this case, since a probabilistic gaming state is given not only as a hit but also as a post-hit gaming state, it is possible to make the player wish to perform the "full rotation reach" and perform the game. This will lead to an improvement in the interest of the game.

Further, if the main CPU 101 is lost as a result of performing the special symbol collision determination process depending on whether the game state is the time-saving game state or the probabilistic game state, "variation pattern 12" to " One of the fluctuation patterns is determined from the fluctuation pattern 15 ”. When the "fluctuation pattern 12" is determined, the "shortening variation" is determined as the "effect content", and the "2S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". Here, the "shortening variation" refers to a variation in which the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, and the right decorative symbol image 26c are stopped at the same time without reaching, and the gaming state is a time-saving gaming state. In the case of a probabilistic game state and in the probabilistic game state, if the result of the special symbol collision determination process is a loss, this "shortening variation" is likely to be selected. , It is possible to efficiently digest the probabilistic game state.

When the "fluctuation pattern 13" is determined, the "reach fanning" is determined as the "effect content", and the "10S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". Here, "reach fanning" means, for example, whether or not to temporarily stop and display the "7" symbol as the left decorative symbol image 26a and to temporarily stop and display the 7 symbols as the right decorative symbol image 26c. It is a production that fuels whether or not reach is formed. As a result of performing "reach fanning", for example, when 8 symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol image 26c, no reach is formed. For example, when 7 symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol image 26c. Reach is formed and develops into "variable short and medium super reach" in "variation pattern 15" and "variation pattern 17" described later.

Further, when the "fluctuation pattern 14" is determined, the "variable short and medium super reach" is determined as the "effect content", and the "30S" is determined as the "fluctuation time". Here, the "changed short and medium super reach" is a "super reach" dedicated to the time saving gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state, and is different from the "super reach" performed in the normal gaming state.

When the "fluctuation pattern 15" is determined, "reach fanning-> variable / short / medium super reach" is determined as the "effect content", and "40S" is determined as the "variation time". Regarding "fluctuation pattern 16" and "fluctuation pattern 17", there is only a difference between "fluctuation pattern 14" and "variation pattern 15", and the production content and fluctuation time are the same, so the description thereof will be omitted. .. In addition, "reach fanning-> variable short and medium super reach" has a higher selection ratio at the time of hit than "variable short and medium super reach", and a selection ratio at the time of loss is lower than "variable short and medium super reach". Therefore, it is positioned as a reach with a higher degree of expectation of hitting than "Variable short and medium super reach".

The above-mentioned special symbol variation pattern is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 8, and may further include a plurality of special symbol variation patterns. For example, the "shortening variation" (2S) may be provided even in the normal gaming state. Further, the special symbol variation pattern table referred to by the number of reserved balls in the symbol variation game of the first starting port 21 may be different, or the special symbol variation pattern table referenced by the number of reserved balls in the symbol variation game of the second starting port 22 may be different. The symbol variation pattern table may be different. For example, in the case of loss, when the number of reserved balls is 4, it is easier to select the "normal variation" of the "variation pattern 1" than when the number of reserved balls is 1, and the game is played. You may try to improve the operation.

In addition, when the loss is determined in the time-saving game state or the probabilistic game state, and the number of reserved balls in the second start port 22 becomes 0 as a result of starting the symbol variation game of the second start port 22, if the number of reserved balls in the second start port 22 becomes 0. For example, a hold 0 o'clock normal fluctuation (loss) consisting of 30S may be selected to secure a time for the game ball to enter the second starting port 22.

Further, the special symbol variation pattern table to be referred to may be different depending on the set value. For example, a special symbol variation pattern that is easy to select for each set value may be provided, or a special symbol variation pattern that can be selected only by the set value may be provided. As a result, it is possible to infer (or grasp) how many set values are from the effect content of the executed special symbol variation pattern, which leads to an improvement in the interest of the game.

(About the judgment information storage area of the main RAM)
FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a determination information storage area (holding storage area) provided in the main RAM 103.

As described above, the main RAM 103 is provided with (A) a hold storage area corresponding to a special symbol and (B) a hold storage area corresponding to a normal symbol. Judgment information (random value) related to a special symbol can be stored in the variable storage area, the first storage area, the second storage area, the third storage area, and the fourth storage area, respectively. , Also in the second starting port 22, determination of the special symbol in each of the "variable storage area", "first storage area", "second storage area", "third storage area", and "fourth storage area". Information (random value) can be stored, and even in the gate member 20, the "variable storage area", "first storage area", "second storage area", "third storage area", and "fourth storage area" can be stored. , Each of which can store judgment information (random value) related to a normal symbol.

(Regarding the control processing performed by the main CPU 101)
The control process performed by the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 22.

(About main control board main processing)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a main process performed on the main control board 100. This process is started by the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a voltage is supplied to each control board from the power supply board 400.

(Step S1)
In step S1, the main CPU 101 determines whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is out of power (power failure state). As a result, if the power is cut off (power failure state), the process of step S1 is repeatedly executed, and if the power is not cut off (power failure state), the process shifts to step S2. If the power is off (power failure), the process can be executed using a backup power supply (not shown).

(Step S2)
In step S2, the main CPU 101 disables interrupts. As a result, the main CPU 101 executes only the process of FIG. 10 until the interrupt is permitted in S18 described later. Then, when the interrupt is disabled, the process shifts to step S3.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the main CPU 101 determines whether the RAM clear switch 105 is ON (pressed). That is, it is determined whether the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (the power supply SW400a is turned on) while the RAM clear switch 105 is pressed. As a result, when the RAM clear switch 105 is ON, the process shifts to step S4, and when the RAM clear switch 105 is not ON, the process shifts to step S9.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the main CPU 101 determines whether the setting change key is in the setting change position. For example, when the setting change key is inserted into the setting change keyhole 31 and it is detected that the setting change key is rotated by 90 degrees, it is determined that the setting change key is in the setting change position, and the above detection If you do not, it is determined that the setting change key is not in the setting change position. As a result, if the setting change key is in the setting change position, the process shifts to step S5, and if the setting change key is not in the setting change position, the process shifts to step S7.

(Step S5)
In step S5, the main CPU 101 performs the set value change process shown in FIG. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the setting value change process is completed, the process shifts to step S6.

(Step S6)
In step S6, the main CPU 101 transmits a power-on command. The power-on command is a command indicating that the power is turned on when the RAM clear switch 105 is ON, and when the effect control board 200 receives the command, the effect control board 200 displays, for example, an image via the image / sound control unit 200b. The device 26 is displayed as "power is being turned on", and the speaker 10 is made to output the sound "power is being turned on". Then, when the power-on command is transmitted, the process shifts to step S17.

(Step S7)
In step S7, when the RAM clear switch 105 is ON and the power supply SW400a is ON, the main CPU 101 initializes the areas 1 and 2 (excluding the set value storage area) of the main RAM 103. Thereby, for example, when the game store is closed and the game is in a short-time game state, the game can be started from the normal game state when the game store is opened the next day. Then, when the areas 1 and 2 (excluding the set value storage area) of the main RAM 103 are initialized, the process shifts to step S8.

(Step S8)
In step S8, the main CPU 101 transmits a power-on command. Then, when the power-on command is transmitted, the process shifts to step S17.

(Step S9)
In step S9, the main CPU 101 determines whether the setting change key is in the setting change position. As a result, if the setting change key is in the setting change position, the process shifts to step S10, and if the setting change key is not in the setting change position, the process shifts to step S11.

(Step S10)
In step S10, the main CPU 101 performs the set value confirmation process shown in FIG. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the set value confirmation process is completed, the process proceeds to step S11.

(Step S11)
In step S11, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not there is backed up data. For example, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, a backup process (not shown) is performed, and data retention, checksum storage, and backup flags are turned on. Then, if the backup flag is ON, it is determined that there is backed up data, and if the backup flag is not ON, it is determined that there is no backed up data. As a result, if there is backed up data, the process is shifted to step S12, and if there is no backed up data, it is determined that the power is turned on for the first time and the process is shifted to step S17.

(Step S12)
In step S12, the main CPU 101 calculates the checksum of the area of the main RAM 103. Then, when the checksum of the area of the main RAM 103 is calculated, the process shifts to step S13.

(Step S13)
In step S13, the main CPU 101 determines whether the checksum of the area of the main RAM 103 is normal. For example, it is determined whether the checksum value stored in the backup process (not shown) and the checksum value calculated in step S12 match, and if they match, the checksum is determined to be normal, and if they do not match, it is determined. Judges that the checksum is not normal. As a result, if the checksum is normal, the process shifts to step S15, and if the checksum is not normal, the process shifts to step S14.

(Step S14)
In step S14, the main CPU 101 performs a game stop process (error setting). Specifically, an error command for performing error notification using the light emitting device 9, the speaker 10, the image display device 26, etc. is not transmitted to the effect control board 200, or the setting value change process of FIG. 11 is not performed. As long as the error cannot be cleared, processing is performed. Then, unless the setting value change process of FIG. 11 is performed, the process remains in the process.

(Step S15)
In step S15, the main CPU 101 performs a return process. That is, the state before the power failure is restored to the normal state. Then, when the normal state is restored to the state before the power failure state, the process shifts to step S16.

(Step S16)
In step S16, the main CPU 101 transmits a power recovery command. The power restoration command is a command indicating that the power is restored by turning off the RAM clear switch 105, and when the effect control board 200 receives the command, the effect control board 200 displays, for example, an image via the image / sound control unit 200b. The device 26 is displayed as "power is being restored", and the speaker 10 is made to output the sound "power is being restored". Then, when the power recovery command is transmitted, the process shifts to step S17.

(Step S17)
In step S17, the main CPU 101 sets the CTC. That is, the CTC (counter timer circuit) having a function of creating a pulse output of a fixed cycle, a function of measuring time, etc. is set so that the main control board timer interrupt processing described later is periodically performed every 4 ms. , CTC time constant register is set. Then, when the CTC is set, the process shifts to step S18.

(Step S18)
In step S18, the main CPU 101 allows interrupts. Then, when the interrupt is enabled, it waits, and thereafter, the main control board timer interrupt processing described later is performed every 4 ms.

(About setting value change processing)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart (subroutine in step S5 of the main control board main process) showing the set value change process performed on the main control board 100. The state in which the process of FIG. 11 is being performed corresponds to the above-mentioned "setting change state".

(Step S5-1)
In step S5-1, the main CPU 101 initializes the area of the main RAM 103 (excluding the set value storage area). Then, when the area of the main RAM 103 (excluding the set value storage area) is initialized, the process shifts to step S5-2.

(Step S5-2)
In step S5-2, the main CPU 101 transmits a command for changing the set value. The command for changing the set value is a command indicating that the process for changing the set value is being performed. When the effect control board 200 receives the command, the effect control board 200 displays, for example, an image via the image / sound control unit 200b. The device 26 is displayed as "setting is being changed", and the speaker 10 is made to output the sound "setting is being changed". Then, when the command for changing the set value is transmitted, the process shifts to step S5-3.

(Step S5-3)
In step S5-3, the main CPU 101 reads out the current set value and displays it on the display 104. For example, if the set value stored in the set value storage area of the main RAM 103 is "1", "1" is displayed on the display 104. Then, when the current set value is read out and displayed on the display 104, the process proceeds to step S5-4.

(Step S5-4)
In step S5-4, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the set value change operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on. Then, when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned ON, the process shifts to step S5-5, and when the RAM clear switch 105 is not turned ON, the process shifts to step S5-7.

(Step S5-5)
In step S5-5, the main CPU 101 performs a process of changing the set value. For example, when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on when the set value is "1", the set value is changed to "2", and when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on when the set value is "2", the set value is set. Is changed to "3", and when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on when the set value is "3", the set value is changed to "4", and when the set value is "4", the RAM clear switch 105 is set. When it is turned on, the set value is changed to "5", and when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on when the set value is "5", the set value is changed to "6" and when the set value is "6". When the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on, the set value is changed to "1". Then, when the set value is changed, the process shifts to step S5-6.

(Step S5-6)
In step S5-6, the main CPU 101 displays the changed set value on the display 104 (for example, the rightmost segment). For example, when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned ON while the set value "1" is displayed, the set value "2" is displayed, and when the set value "2" is displayed, the RAM clear switch 105 is turned ON. When becomes, the set value "3" is displayed, and when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on while the set value "3" is displayed, the set value "4" is displayed and the set value "4" is displayed. When the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on while the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on, the set value "5" is displayed, and when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on while the set value "5" is displayed, the set value "6" is displayed. Then, when the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on while the set value "6" is displayed, the set value "1" is displayed. Then, when the changed set value is displayed on the display 104, the process shifts to step S5-7.

(Step S5-7)
In step S5-7, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the set value determination operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting change key is located at a position (horizontal direction) rotated 90 degrees clockwise to a position (vertical direction) rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. Then, when the set value confirmation operation is performed, the process shifts to step S5-8, and when the set value confirmation operation is not performed, the process shifts to step S5-4.

(Step S5-8)
In step S5-8, the main CPU 101 stores the set value in the set value storage area of the main RAM 103. That is, when the desired set value is displayed on the display 104 and the setting change key is set to the position (vertical direction) rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise, the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is fixed. become. As a result, subsequent games will be performed based on the stored set value. Then, when the set value is stored in the set value storage area of the main RAM 103, the process shifts to step S5-9.

(Step S5-9)
In step S5-9, the main CPU 101 hides the display 104. That is, the set value displayed on the display 104 in step S5-6 is hidden. Then, when the display 104 is hidden, the process proceeds to step S5-10.

(Step S5-10)
In step S5-10, the main CPU 101 transmits a set value information command. The set value information command is a command indicating information on the set value, and when the effect control board 200 receives the command, it stores the information of the set value in the sub RAM 203 and executes the set value suggestion effect described later. Refer to the information of the set value stored in the sub RAM 203. Further, when the effect control board 200 receives the command, the effect control board 200 ends the above-mentioned notification such as "setting is being changed". Then, when the set value information command is transmitted, the process shifts to step S6 of the main control board main process.

(About setting value confirmation process)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart (subroutine in step S10 of the main control board main process) showing the set value confirmation process performed on the main control board 100. The state in which the process of FIG. 12 is being performed corresponds to the above-mentioned "setting confirmation state".

(Step S10-1)
In step S10-1, the main CPU 101 transmits a command for confirming the set value. The command for confirming the set value is a command indicating that the process for confirming the set value is being performed. When the effect control board 200 receives the command, the effect control board 200 displays, for example, an image via the image / sound control unit 200b. The device 26 is displayed as "setting is being confirmed", and the speaker 10 is made to output the sound "setting is being confirmed". Then, when the command for confirming the set value is transmitted, the process shifts to step S10-2.

(Step S10-2)
In step S10-2, the main CPU 101 reads out the current set value and displays it on the display 104. For example, if the set value stored in the set value storage area of the main RAM 103 is "1", "1" is displayed on the display 104. Then, when the current set value is read out and displayed on the display 104, the process proceeds to step S10-3.

(Step S10-3)
In step S10-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether the end operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the setting change key is located at a position (horizontal direction) rotated 90 degrees clockwise to a position (vertical direction) rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise. Then, when the end operation is performed, the process shifts to step S10-4, and when the end operation is not performed, the process is looped until the end operation is performed.

(Step S10-4)
In step S10-4, the main CPU 101 hides the display 104. That is, the set value displayed on the display 104 in step S10-2 is hidden. Then, when the display 104 is hidden, the process shifts to step S10-5.

(Step S10-5)
In step S10-5, the main CPU 101 transmits a set value confirmation end command. The set value confirmation end command is a command indicating that the set value confirmation process has been completed, and when the effect control board 200 receives the command, the above-mentioned notification such as "setting is being confirmed" is terminated. Then, when the set value confirmation end command is transmitted, the process shifts to step S11 of the main control board main process.

(About main control board timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main control board timer interrupt process performed on the main control board 100. This process is a process executed by interrupting the above-mentioned main control board main process on a regular basis (for example, every 4 ms).

(Step S101)
In step S101, the main CPU 101 saves the information stored in the register. Then, when the information stored in the register is saved, the process shifts to step S102.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the main CPU 101 performs a time management process for updating the timer used in the game (for example, the opening time of the large winning opening 24). Then, when the timer used in the game is updated, the process shifts to step S103.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the main CPU 101 updates initial value random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number. Then, when the various random number update processes are completed, the process shifts to step S104.

(Step S104)
In step S104, the main CPU 101 detects the input from each SW shown in FIG. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the input from each SW is detected, the process shifts to step S105.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the main CPU 101 performs a process related to the special symbol. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the processing related to the special symbol is completed, the processing shifts to step S106.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the main CPU 101 performs a process related to the normal symbol. For example, when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, a "normal symbol hit determination process" is performed, a process of determining the normal symbol, a process of determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and the like are performed. Then, when the processing related to the normal symbol is completed, the processing shifts to step S107.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the main CPU 101 performs a process related to the payout of the game ball. For example, when the input SW detection process of step S104 detects the entry of a game ball, the payout command signal is transmitted to the payout control board 300 in order to pay out the corresponding prize ball. The payout command signal is set in the command transmission area of the above, and the payout completion signal is received from the payout control board 300. Then, when the process related to the payout of the game ball is completed, the process shifts to step S108.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the main CPU 101 performs an abnormality determination process. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 22. Then, when the abnormality determination process is completed, the process shifts to step S109.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the main CPU 101 performs a process of transmitting various commands to the effect control board 200. For example, the main CPU 101 confirms whether a command is set in the command transmission area in the process, and if the command is set, the set command is transmitted to the effect control board 200 or the payout control board 300. Send to. Then, when the command transmission process is completed, the process shifts to step S110.

(Step S110)
In step S110, when the main CPU 101 is a symbol variation game based on the game ball entering the first start port 21, the special symbol display control (variation display and determination) is performed on the first special symbol display 27a. Display), and in the case of a symbol variation game based on the game ball entering the second starting port 22, display control (variation display and confirmation display) of the special symbol is performed on the second special symbol display 27b. Do. Further, based on the fact that a game ball has entered each start port and the symbol variation game at each start port has ended, the first special symbol hold indicator 27c and the second special symbol hold indicator 27c and the second special symbol hold indicator The display control of 27d is also performed. Then, when the display control of the special symbol is finished, the process shifts to step S111.

(Step S111)
In step S111, the main CPU 101 performs display control (variation display and confirmation display) of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 27e. Further, the display control of the normal symbol hold indicator 27f is also performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate member 20 and the normal symbol variation game is completed. Then, when the display control of the normal symbol is finished, the process shifts to step S112.

(Step S112)
In step S112, the main CPU 101 performs game performance information management processing. Specifically, the game performance information is calculated by the above-mentioned formula of "(number of game balls paid out in the normal game state / number of outs in the normal game state) x 100", and the game performance information calculated on the display 104. Is displayed. Then, when the game performance information management process is completed, the process shifts to step S113.

(Step S113)
In step S113, the main CPU 101 restores the information saved in step S101 to the register. Then, when the saved information is returned to the register, the main control board timer interrupt process ends.

(About input SW detection processing)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an input SW detection process performed on the main control board 100 (subroutine in step S104 of the main control board timer interrupt process).

(Step S104-1)
In step S104-1, the main CPU 101 performs a process when the first start port is detected. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the processing at the time of detecting the first start port is completed, the processing shifts to step S104-2.

(Step S104-2)
In step S104-2, the main CPU 101 performs a process at the time of detecting the second start port. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the processing at the time of detecting the second start port is completed, the processing shifts to step S104-3.

(Step S104-3)
In step S104-3, when the main CPU 101 inputs information that detects the entry of a game ball from the normal winning opening detection SW23a, the main CPU 101 pays out eight game balls as prize balls to the payout control board 300. Performs a process of setting a payout command signal in the payout command transmission area. Further, as described above, in the winning game, when the game ball enters the normal winning opening 23, the normal winning opening entry ball is entered in the command transmission area in order to notify the entry using the speaker 10 and the image display device 26. Set the detection signal. Then, when the normal winning opening detection processing is completed, the processing shifts to step S104-4.

(Step S104-4)
In step S104-4, when the main CPU 101 inputs the information that the entry of the game ball is detected from the large winning opening detection SW24a, the main CPU 101 pays out 12 game balls as the prize balls to the payout control board 300. Performs a process of setting a payout command signal in the payout command transmission area. Further, in order to notify using the image display device 26 or the like that a game ball has entered the large winning opening 24, a large winning opening entry detection signal is set in the command transmission area. The notification using the image display device 26 or the like means, for example, when more than 10 game balls are detected by the large winning opening detection SW24a per round (also referred to as over winning), the image display device 26 indicates that fact. The display and the sound from the speaker 10 (for example, the sound of Pilorine ♪) may be used for notification. Then, when the processing at the time of detecting the large winning opening is completed, the processing shifts to step S104-5.
The notification of the over prize is not limited to the sound of the speaker 10, but may be of the light emitting device 9, display of a specific character on the image display device 26, or the effect button 14. Alternatively, the effect lever 15 may be vibrated by a vibrating device.

(Step S104-5)
In step S104-5, the main CPU 101 performs a process at the time of detecting a passing gate. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the passing gate detection processing is completed, the processing shifts to step S104-6.

(Step S104-6)
In step S104-6, the main CPU 101 performs a process when the information of detecting the entry of the game ball is input from the out port detection SW25a. For example, in order to transmit the out-port passage command to the effect control board 200, the out-port passage command is set in the command transmission area. Then, when the out port detection processing is completed, the processing shifts to step S105 of the main control board timer interrupt processing.

(Regarding processing when the first start port is detected)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S104-1 of the input SW detection process) showing the process at the time of detecting the first start port performed on the main control board 100.

(Step S104-1-1)
In step S104-1-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the information of detecting the entry of the game ball is input from the first start port detection SW21a. Then, when the information of detecting the entry of the game ball is input from the first start opening detection SW21a, the process shifts to step S104-1-2, and the entry of the game ball is detected from the first start opening detection SW21a. If the input information has not been input, the process proceeds to step S104-2 of the input SW detection process.

(Step S104-1-2)
In step S104-1-2, the main CPU 101 transmits a command for payout in order to pay out three game balls to the payout control board 300 as prize balls for the game balls entering the first starting port 21. Set the prize ball command in the area. Then, when the prize ball command is set, the process shifts to step S104-1-3.

(Step S104-1-3)
In step S104-1-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the above-mentioned "fourth storage area" is stored. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the symbol variation game at the first start port 21 is "4". Then, when the "fourth storage area" is stored, the process shifts to step S104-2 of the input SW detection process, and when the "fourth storage area" is not stored, step S104-1- The process shifts to 4.

(Step S104-1-4)
In step S104-1-4, the main CPU 101 acquires a hit determination random number value. The random number value acquired in this process will be used in the winning determination process (step S104-1-8) and the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19), which will be described later. Then, when the hit determination random value is acquired, the process shifts to step S104-1-5.

The acquisition of the hit determination random number value may be performed before step S104-1-3. Then, when it is determined in step S104-1-3 that the "fourth storage area" is stored, the acquired random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-1-5)
In step S104-1-5, the main CPU 101 acquires a random value for determining a special symbol. The random number value acquired in this process will be used in the winning determination process (step S104-1-8) and the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19), which will be described later. Then, when the special symbol determination random number value is acquired, the process shifts to step S104-1-6.

The acquisition of the special symbol determination random number value may be performed before step S104-1-3. Then, when it is determined in step S104-1-3 that the "fourth storage area" is stored, the acquired random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-1-6)
In step S104-1-6, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number value for determining a special symbol variation pattern. The random number value acquired in this process will be used in the winning determination process (step S104-1-8) and the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19), which will be described later. Then, when the random value for determining the special symbol variation pattern is acquired, the process shifts to step S104-1-7.

The acquisition of the random value for determining the special symbol variation pattern may be performed before step S104-1-3. Then, when it is determined in step S104-1-3 that the "fourth storage area" is stored, the acquired random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-1-7)
In step S104-1-7, the main CPU 101 stores the hit determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random value in an empty storage area as determination information. For example, if the "third storage area" is stored and the "fourth storage area" is empty, each random value is stored in the "fourth storage area". Then, when each random value is stored in an empty storage area, the process shifts to step S104-1-8.

(Step S104-1-8)
In step S104-1-8, the main CPU 101 performs a winning determination process. The winning determination process is a process of determining whether or not the random number value acquired in step S104-1-4 is a hit, prior to the special symbol hit determination process in the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19). is there. As a result, for example, when the hit determination random value stored in the "fourth storage area" in step S104-1-7 is a hit, the advance notice effect (“look-ahead effect” described later) is performed over a plurality of fluctuations. Can be executed. Then, when the winning determination process is completed, the process proceeds to step S104-1-9.

(Step S104-1-9)
In step S104-1-9, the main CPU 101 sets the first start opening winning command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the first starting opening winning command to the effect control board 200. The first start opening winning command also includes information on the determination result of the winning determination process in step S104-1-8, and the effect control board 200 receives the command to determine the winning. It is possible to recognize whether the judgment result of the process is a hit or a miss. Then, when the first start opening winning command is set, the process shifts to step S104-1-10.

(Step S104-1-10)
In step S104-1-10, the main CPU 101 sets the hold storage area designation command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the hold storage area designation command to the effect control board 200. The hold storage area designation command is a command indicating the storage status of the determination information storage area (hold storage area) of the main RAM 103. For example, if it is not stored in any of the hold storage areas, "-", "0" when only the variable storage area is stored, "1" when the first storage area is stored, "2" when the second storage area is stored, and up to the third storage area. This command contains information such as "3" when it is stored and "4" when it is stored up to the fourth storage area. As a result, the effect control board 200 can also recognize the storage status of the determination information storage area (hold storage area) of the main RAM 103. Then, when the hold storage area designation command is set, the process shifts to step S104-2 of the input SW detection process.

(Regarding processing when the second starting port is detected)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S104-2 of the input SW detection process) showing the process at the time of detecting the second start port performed on the main control board 100. Note that FIG. 16 has the same basic processing contents except that the starting port is different from that of FIG. 15, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

(Step S104-2-1)
In step S104-2-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the information of detecting the entry of the game ball is input from the second start port detection SW22a. Then, when the information of detecting the entry of the game ball is input from the second start opening detection SW22a, the process shifts to step S104-2-2, and the entry of the game ball is detected from the second start opening detection SW22a. If the input information has not been input, the process proceeds to step S104-3 of the input SW detection process.

(Step S104-2-2)
In step S104-2-2, the main CPU 101 transmits a command for payout in order to pay out the two game balls to the payout control board 300 as prize balls for the game balls entering the second starting port 22. Set the prize ball command in the area. Then, when the prize ball command is set, the process shifts to step S104-2-3.

(Step S104-2-3)
In step S104-2-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the above-mentioned "fourth storage area" is stored. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the symbol variation game at the second starting port 22 is "4". Then, when the "fourth storage area" is stored, the process shifts to step S104-3 of the input SW detection process, and when the "fourth storage area" is not stored, step S104-2- The process shifts to 4.

(Step S104-2-4)
In step S104-2-4, the main CPU 101 acquires a hit determination random number value. Then, when the hit determination random value is acquired, the process proceeds to step S104-2-5.

(Step S104-2-5)
In step S104-2-5, the main CPU 101 acquires a random value for determining a special symbol. Then, when the special symbol determination random number value is acquired, the process proceeds to step S104-2-6.

(Step S104-2-6)
In step S104-2-6, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number value for determining a special symbol variation pattern. Then, when the random value for determining the special symbol variation pattern is acquired, the process shifts to step S104-2-7.

(Step S104-2-7)
In step S104-2-7, the main CPU 101 stores the hit determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, and the special symbol variation pattern determination random value in an empty storage area as determination information. Then, when each random value is stored in an empty storage area, the process shifts to step S104-2-8.

(Step S104-2-8)
In step S104-2-8, the main CPU 101 performs a winning determination process. Then, when the winning determination process is completed, the process proceeds to step S104-2-9.

(Step S104-2-9)
In step S104-2-9, the main CPU 101 sets the second start opening winning command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the second starting opening winning command to the effect control board 200. Then, when the second start opening winning command is set, the process shifts to step S104-2-10.

(Step S104-2-10)
In step S104-2-10, the main CPU 101 sets the hold storage area designation command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the hold storage area designation command to the effect control board 200. Then, when the hold storage area designation command is set, the process shifts to step S104-3 of the input SW detection process.

(About processing when passing gate is detected)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S104-5 of the input SW detection process) showing the process at the time of passing gate detection performed on the main control board 100.

(Step S104-5-1)
In step S104-5-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the information of detecting the entry of the game ball is input from the gate detection SW20a. Then, when the information of detecting the entry of the game ball is input from the gate detection SW20a, the process shifts to step S104-5-2, and the information of detecting the entry of the game ball is input from the gate detection SW20a. If not, the process proceeds to step S104-6 of the input SW detection process.

(Step S104-5-2)
In step S104-5-2, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the above-mentioned "fourth storage area" is stored. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of hold of the normal symbol variation game is "4". Then, when the "fourth storage area" is stored, the process shifts to step S104-6 of the input SW detection process, and when the "fourth storage area" is not stored, the process proceeds to step S104-5. The process shifts to 3.

(Step S104-5-3)
In step S104-5-3, the main CPU 101 acquires a normal symbol hit detection random number value. Then, when the normal symbol hit determination random value is acquired, the process shifts to step S104-5-4.

(Step S104-5-4)
In step S104-5-4, the main CPU 101 acquires a random value for determining a normal symbol. Then, when the random value for determining the normal symbol is acquired, the process shifts to step S104-5-5.

It should be noted that the acquisition of the random value for determining the normal symbol may be performed before step S104-5-4. Then, when it is determined in step S104-5-2 that the "fourth storage area" is stored, the acquired random number value may be discarded.

(Step S104-5-5)
In step S104-5-5, the main CPU 101 acquires a random value for determining a normal symbol variation pattern. Then, when the random value for determining the normal symbol variation pattern is acquired, the process shifts to step S104-5-6.

(Step S104-5-6)
In step S104-5-6, the main CPU 101 stores the normal symbol hit determination random value, the normal symbol determination random value, and the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination random value in an empty storage area as determination information. To do. Then, when each random value is stored in an empty storage area, the process shifts to step S104-5-7.

(Step S104-5-7)
In step S104-5-7, the main CPU 101 sets the gate passage command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the gate passage command to the effect control board 200. Then, when the gate passage command is set, the process shifts to step S104-5-8.

(Step S104-5-8)
In step S104-5-8, the main CPU 101 sets the normal symbol hold storage area designation command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the normal symbol hold storage area designation command to the effect control board 200. Then, when the normal symbol hold storage area designation command is set, the process shifts to step S104-6 of the input SW detection process.

(About special symbol related processing)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a special symbol-related process performed on the main control board 100 (subroutine in step S105 of the main control board timer interrupt process).

(Step S105-1)
In step S105-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a flag indicating stoppage is stored in the special symbol state flag storage area of the main RAM 103. For example, when the main CPU 101 starts the fluctuation of the special symbol, the value "1" indicating that the special symbol is being changed is set in the special symbol state flag storage area (step S105-2-13 in FIG. 19 described later), and the special symbol is set. When stopping the fluctuation of the symbol, the value "0" indicating that the symbol is stopped is set in the special symbol state flag storage area (step S105-4-3 in FIG. 20, which will be described later). After setting the value "0" indicating that the game is stopped, if it is a hit, the value "2" indicating the winning game is set. Then, when the value "0" indicating the stoppage is set, the process shifts to step S105-2, and when the value "0" indicating the stoppage is not set, the process proceeds to step S105-3. To migrate.

(Step S105-2)
In step S105-2, the main CPU 101 performs the special symbol change start processing shown in FIG. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the processing at the start of the special symbol change is completed, the processing shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt processing.

(Step S105-3)
In step S105-3, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a flag indicating that the flag is changing is stored in the special symbol state flag storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, when the value "1" indicating the change is set, the process shifts to step S105-4, and when the value "1" indicating the change is not set, the process proceeds to step S105-5. To migrate.

(Step S105-4)
In step S105-4, the main CPU 101 performs the special symbol changing process shown in FIG. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the processing during the special symbol change is completed, the processing shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt processing.

(Step S105-5)
In step S105-5, when the main CPU 101 determines that the value "0" indicating that the game is stopped is not set and the value "1" indicating that the game is changing is not set, the winning game It is determined that the value "2" indicating the above is set, and the winning game process shown in FIG. 21 is performed. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the winning game process is completed, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Regarding processing at the start of special symbol fluctuation)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S105-2 of the special symbol-related processing) showing the processing at the start of the special symbol variation performed on the main control board 100.

(Step S105-2-1)
In step S105-2-1, the main CPU 101 sets the "variable storage area" to the "fourth storage area" in the hold storage area of the symbol variation game corresponding to the second start port 22 provided in the main RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the state is "-" which is not held in any of them. If the number of holds corresponding to the second start port 22 is not "-", the process shifts to step S105-2-2, and the number of holds corresponding to the second start port 22 is "-". If there is, the process shifts to step S105-2-4.

(Step S105-2-2)
In step S105-2-2, the main CPU 101 subtracts "1" from the number of holdings of the second starting port 22. Regarding the subtraction, as described in the above-mentioned "About the second starting port 22", after sliding the determination information (random value value) of the "variable storage area" to the "fourth storage area", the subtraction is performed. It corresponds to emptying the storage area of "1". Along with this, the display of the second special symbol hold indicator 27d also changes to a display mode (from "blinking" to "lighting" or from "lighting" to "off") according to the number of holds. Then, when the number of holdings of the second starting port 22 is subtracted by "1", the process shifts to step S105-2-3.

(Step S105-2-3)
In step S105-2-3, the main CPU 101 sets the second start port subtraction command in the command transmission area described above in order to subtract the number of holds managed by the effect control board 200. Then, when the second start port subtraction command is set, the process shifts to step S105-2-8.

(Step S105-2-4)
In step S105-2-4, the main CPU 101 holds in any of the "variable storage area" to the "fourth storage area" in the hold storage area corresponding to the first start port 21 provided in the main RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the state is "-". If the number of holds corresponding to the first start port 21 is not "-", the process shifts to step S105-2-5, and the number of holds corresponding to the first start port 21 is "-". If there is, the process shifts to step S105-2-7.

(Step S105-2-5)
In step S105-2-5, the main CPU 101 subtracts "1" from the number of holdings of the first starting port 21. Regarding the subtraction, as described in the above-mentioned "About the first starting port 21", after sliding the determination information (random value value) of the "variable storage area" to the "fourth storage area", the subtraction is performed. It corresponds to emptying the storage area of "1". Along with this, the display of the first special symbol hold indicator 27c also changes to a display mode (from "blinking" to "lighting" or from "lighting" to "off") according to the number of holds. Then, when the number of holdings of the first starting port 21 is subtracted by "1", the process shifts to step S105-2-6.

(Step S105-2-6)
In step S105-2-6, the main CPU 101 sets the first start port subtraction command in the command transmission area described above in order to subtract the number of holds managed by the effect control board 200. Then, when the first start port subtraction command is set, the process shifts to step S105-2-8.

(Step S105-2-7)
In step S105-2-7, the main CPU 101 determines that the player is not playing the game if the symbol variation game is not played for a predetermined time, and displays the model name and the manufacturer name on the image display device 26. Set the demo command in the command transmission area to display the demo screen (demo production). Then, when the demo command is set, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

Although details are omitted, if the symbol variation game is finished and the value is "-" that is not stored in any of the reserved storage areas, the game is "waiting for customers". “Waiting for customers” means, for example, a sub-symbol that was confirmed and displayed in the symbol variation game that ended immediately before, a background image that was displayed in the symbol variation game that ended immediately before, and the variation icon display area 26o. The first starting port first holding ball image display area 26g to the first starting port fourth holding ball image display area 26j (the holding ball image display area of the second starting port may also be included) is displayed. For example, it is a state in which an image or the like for notifying that the volume can be adjusted or the amount of light can be adjusted is further added and displayed. Then, when a predetermined time elapses in "waiting for customers", "demo production" is executed. In the "demo production", the sub-design and background image displayed in "waiting for customers", the variable icon display area 26o, the first starting port, the first reserved ball image display area 26g to the first starting port The fourth holding ball image display area 26j (the holding ball image display area of the second starting port may also be included), the first starting port holding number image 26e, and the second starting port holding number image 26f are not displayed, for example. The model name and manufacturer name are displayed using the entire display area. Then, when the predetermined time elapses in the "demo production", it becomes "waiting for customers" again.

(Step S105-2-8)
In step S105-2-8, the main CPU 101 sets the hold storage area designation command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the hold storage area designation command to the effect control board 200. Then, when the hold storage area designation command is set, the process shifts to step S105-2-9.

(Step S105-2-9)
In step S105-2-9, when the main CPU 101 reaches the process after performing step S105-2-2, the main CPU 101 acquires and stores the determination information (random value) in the process at the time of detecting the second start port. On the other hand, when the process is reached after performing step S105-2-5, the determination information (random value) acquired and stored in the first start port detection process is used to determine the determination information (random value). It is determined whether or not the numerical value) is the winning determination information (random value). Further, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol based on the result of the determination. For example, when it is determined that the judgment information (random value) acquired and stored in the processing at the time of detecting the first starting port is a hit, one of the special symbols A to C is determined, and at the time of detecting the first starting port. When it is determined that the determination information (random value) acquired and stored in the process is lost, the special symbol D is determined. Then, when the special symbol hit determination process is completed, the process proceeds to step S105-2-10.

(Step S105-2-10)
In step S105-2-10, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol in the symbol variation game. Then, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined, the process shifts to step S105-2-11.

(Step S105-2-11)
In step S105-2-11, the main CPU 101 designates a special symbol variation pattern in the command transmission area in order to transmit a command indicating the special symbol variation pattern determined in step S105-2-10 to the effect control board 200. Set the command. For example, when the "fluctuation pattern 9" is determined in step S105-2-10, a special symbol variation pattern designation command indicating the "variation pattern 9" is set. Then, when the special symbol variation pattern designation command is set, the process shifts to step S105-2-12.

(Step S105-2-12)
In step S105-2-12, the main CPU 101 sets the time management counter of the main RAM 103 with the fluctuation time (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation pattern determined in step S105-2-10. For example, when the "fluctuation pattern 9" is determined, the fluctuation time "70S" is set. Then, when the fluctuation time is set, the process shifts to step S105-2-13.

(Step S105-2-13)
In step S105-2-13, the main CPU 101 sets a value "1" indicating that the flag is changing in the special symbol state flag storage area of the main RAM 103. This makes it possible to recognize that the special symbol is changing. Further, in the process, the subtraction of the fluctuation time set in step S105-2-12 is started. Then, when the value "1" indicating that the value is changing is set in the special symbol state flag storage area, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

In the above description of FIG. 19, if there is determination information of the second starting port 22 in step S105-2-1, the special symbol hit determination process is executed in preference to the first starting port 21. The special symbol hit determination process may be executed in the order in which the ball enters the first start port 21 and the second start port 22.

(About processing during special symbol change)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S105-4 of the special symbol-related process) showing the process during the special symbol change performed on the main control board 100.

(Step S105-4-1)
In step S105-4-1, the main CPU 101 determines in the time management counter of the main RAM 103 whether or not the set fluctuation time has elapsed. For example, when the "variation pattern 9" is determined and "70S" is set, it is determined whether or not "70S" has elapsed. For the convenience of transmitting the symbol stop command described later to the effect control board 200, the timing of determining that the timer has elapsed may be advanced. For example, in the case of "fluctuation pattern 9", the time when "69S" has elapsed may be the timing for determining that the timer has elapsed. In this way, there is a significant difference between the timing at which the special symbol is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display 27a and the second special symbol display 27b and the timing at which the sub symbol is confirmed and displayed on the image display device 26. Can be prevented. Then, when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the process shifts to step S105-4-2, and when the variation time of the special symbol has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process. To migrate.

(Step S105-4-2)
In step S105-4-2, the main CPU 101 sends a symbol to the command transmission area in order to transmit a symbol stop command for stopping the sub symbol that is variablely displayed on the image display device 26 to the effect control board 200. Set the stop command. Then, when the symbol stop command is set, the process shifts to step S105-4-3.

(Step S105-4-3)
In steps S105-4-3, the main CPU 101 sets a value "0" indicating that the system is stopped in the special symbol state flag storage area of the main RAM 103. As a result, it can be recognized that the special symbol is stopped. Then, when the value “0” indicating that the system is stopped is set in the special symbol state flag storage area, the process shifts to step S105-4-4.

(Step S105-4-4)
In steps S105-4-4, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a value is set in the time reduction counter provided in the main RAM 103. A value of this time reduction counter is set in the winning game process described later. Then, when the value is set in the time reduction counter, the process shifts to step S105-4-5, and when the value is not set in the time reduction counter, the process shifts to step S105-4-9. To do.

(Step S105-4-5)
In step S105-4-5, the main CPU 101 subtracts (subtracts 1) the value of the time reduction counter. Then, when the value of the time reduction counter is subtracted (subtracted by 1), the process shifts to step S105-4-6.

(Step S105-4-6)
In step S105-4-6, the main CPU 101 determines whether the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0". Then, when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0", the process shifts to step S105-4-7, and when the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is not "0", step S105 The process shifts to -4-9.

(Step S105-4-7)
In step S105-4-7, the main CPU 101 sets the gaming state to the normal gaming state. For example, in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103, "0" is stored in the normal game state, "1" is stored in the time-saving game state, and "2" is stored in the probabilistic game state. Stored. Therefore, in the process, "0" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, when the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state, the process shifts to step S105-4-8.

(Step S105-4-8)
In steps S105-4-8, the main CPU 101 sets a game state command (normal) in the command transmission area in order to transmit a game state command indicating that the game is in the normal game state to the effect control board 200. Then, when a game state command indicating that the game is in the normal game state is set, the process shifts to step S105-4-9.

(Step S105-4-9)
In step S105-4-9, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S105-2-9 of FIG. 19 is correct. Then, if it is a hit, the process shifts to step S105-4-10, and if it is not a hit, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-4-10)
In step S105-4-10, the main CPU 101 sets a value "2" indicating a winning game in the special symbol state flag storage area of the main RAM 103. As a result, it can be recognized that the game is a hit game. Then, when the value "2" indicating the winning game is set in the special symbol state flag storage area, the process shifts to step S105-4-11.

(Step S105-4-11)
In step S105-4-11, the main CPU 101 shifts to the hit opening for notifying that the hit game has started. For example, in the hit state storage area of the main RAM 103, the state in the hit game is stored, "0" is set if it is a hit opening, and "1" is set if the big winning opening 24 is open. It is set, "2" is set if it is an interval between rounds, and "3" is set if it is an ending. Although not shown, for example, regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of hitting is the normal gaming state, the time-saving gaming state, or the probabilistic gaming state, the normal gaming state is temporarily performed in the process. It is said. Then, when the process shifts to the hit opening, the process shifts to step S105-4-12.

(Step S105-4-12)
In step S105-4-12, the main CPU 101 sets the hit opening command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the hit opening command for executing the effect corresponding to the opening of the hit game to the effect control board 200. .. Then, when the hit opening command is set, the process shifts to step S105-4-13.

(Step S105-4-13)
In steps S105-4-13, the main CPU 101 sets the time corresponding to the opening of the winning game (for example, "10S") in the time management counter of the main RAM 103. Then, when the time corresponding to the hit opening is set, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(About winning game processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S105-5 of special symbol-related processing) showing a winning game process performed on the main control board 100.

(Step S105-5-1)
In step S105-5-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the hit opening is in progress. That is, it is determined whether or not "0" indicating the hit opening is set in the hit state storage area of the main RAM 103. When the big winning opening is opened in step S105-5-3 described later, the value of the hit state storage area changes from "0" to "1". Then, if the hit opening is in progress, the process shifts to step S105-5-2, and if the hit opening is not in progress, the process shifts to step S105-5-4.

(Step S105-5-2)
In step S105-5-2, the main CPU 101 determines whether the time corresponding to the hit opening set in step S105-4-13 of FIG. 20 described above (for example, "10S") has elapsed. Then, when the time corresponding to the hit opening has elapsed, the process shifts to step S105-5-3, and when the time corresponding to the hit opening has not elapsed, step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process. Move the process to.

(Step S105-5-3)
In step S105-5-3, the main CPU 101 drives the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 24b to open the large winning opening 24. Further, the time management counter of the main RAM 103 sets the open time of 29.5S. As a result, the first round of the winning game will start. In this process, the value of the hit state storage area is changed from "0" to "1". Then, when the large winning opening 24 is opened, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-4)
In step S105-5-4, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the large winning opening is being opened. In the hit state storage area of the main RAM 103, it is determined whether or not "1" indicating that the large winning opening is open is set. Then, if the large winning opening is open, the process shifts to step S105-5-5, and if the large winning opening is not open, the process shifts to step S105-5-7.

(Step S105-5-5)
In step S105-5-5, the main CPU 101 has passed 29.5S with the large winning opening 24 open without detecting the entry of 10 balls by the large winning opening detection SW24a, or has detected the large winning opening. It is determined whether 10 balls have been detected by SW24a or whether any of the large winning opening closing conditions has been satisfied. Then, when the large winning opening closing condition is satisfied, the process shifts to step S105-5-6, and when the large winning opening closing condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt processing. To migrate.

(Step S105-5-6)
In step S105-5-6, the main CPU 101 shifts to the inter-round interval constituting the period from the closing of the large winning opening 24 to the next opening. In this process, the value of the hit state storage area is set from "1" to "2". Then, when the interval is shifted to the inter-round interval, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-7)
In step S105-5-7, the main CPU 101 determines whether the interval between rounds is in progress. That is, it is determined whether or not "2" indicating the interval between rounds is set in the hit state storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, if it is in the inter-round interval, the process shifts to step S105-5-8, and if it is not in the inter-round interval, the process shifts to step S105-5-13.

(Step S105-5-8)
In step S105-5-8, the main CPU 101 determines whether it is at the end of the final round. For example, if the number of rounds is updated (incremented or decremented) in step S105-5-11 described later and the number of remaining rounds is "0", it is determined that the final round has ended in the process. Then, if it is the end of the final round, the process shifts to step S105-5-9, and if it is not the end of the final round, the process shifts to step S105-5-11.

(Step S105-5-9)
In step S105-5-9, the main CPU 101 shifts to the ending that notifies that the winning game is completed. In this process, the value of the hit state storage area is changed from "2" to "3". Further, the time corresponding to the ending of the winning game (for example, 10S) is set in the time management counter of the main RAM 103. Then, when the process shifts to the ending, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-10)
In steps S105-5-10, the main CPU 101 sets the ending command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the ending command for executing the effect corresponding to the ending of the winning game to the effect control board 200. Then, when the ending command is set, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-11)
In step S105-5-11, the main CPU 101 updates the value of the round number counter of the main RAM 103. The update method may be increment or decrement. For example, when a hit of 5 rounds is given, "5" may be set in the round number counter of the main RAM 103 so that 1 decrement is performed for each round digested, or the round number counter of the main RAM 103 may be decremented. It is also possible to increment by 1 for each round of digestion without setting "5" to. Then, when the number of rounds is updated, the process shifts to step S105-5-12.

(Step S105-5-12)
In step S105-5-12, the main CPU 101 drives the large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 24b to open the large winning opening 24. Further, the time management counter of the main RAM 103 sets the open time of 29.5S. As a result, the second and subsequent rounds of the winning game will start. In this process, the value of the hit state storage area is changed from "0" to "1". Then, when the large winning opening 24 is opened, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-13)
In step S105-5-13, the main CPU 101 determines whether the time (for example, 10S) corresponding to the ending set in step S105-5-9 described above has elapsed. Then, when the time corresponding to the ending has elapsed, the process shifts to step S105-5-14, and when the time corresponding to the ending has not elapsed, step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process. Move the process to.

(Step S105-5-14)
In steps S105-5-14, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol is any of "special symbol A", "special symbol B", and "special symbol E". That is, it is determined whether the special symbol determined based on the hit is any of "special symbol A", "special symbol B", and "special symbol E". Then, when the special symbol is any of "special symbol A", "special symbol B", and "special symbol E", the process shifts to step S105-5-15, and the special symbol is "special symbol A". , "Special symbol B" or "special symbol E", the process proceeds to step S105-5-18.

(Step S105-5-15)
In steps S105-5-15, the main CPU 101 sets the gaming state to the probabilistic gaming state. Therefore, in the process, "2" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, when "2" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103, the process shifts to step S105-5-16.

(Step S105-5-16)
In steps S105-5-16, the main CPU 101 transmits the game state command (probability change) described above in order to transmit the game state command (probability change) indicating that the game state is in the probabilistic game state to the effect control board 200. Set in the area. Then, when a game state command indicating that the game is in the probabilistic game state is set, the process shifts to step S105-5-17.

(Step S105-5-17)
In steps S105-5-17, the main CPU 101 sets a value "0" indicating that the system is stopped in the special symbol state flag storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, when the value "0" indicating that the system is stopped is set in the special symbol state flag storage area, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S105-5-18)
In step S105-5-18, the main CPU 101 sets the gaming state to the time-saving gaming state. Therefore, in the process, "1" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, when "1" is set in the game state storage area of the main RAM 103, the process shifts to step S105-5-19.

(Step S105-5-19)
In steps S105-5-19, the main CPU 101 sets "100" to the time reduction counter provided in the main RAM 103. As a result, the time-saving game state of "100" times starts from the next fluctuation. Then, when "100" is set in the time reduction counter provided in the main RAM 103, the process shifts to step S105-5-20.

(Step S105-5-20)
In steps S105-5-20, the main CPU 101 is set in the command transmission area described above in order to transmit a game state command (time reduction) indicating that the game is in the time saving game state to the effect control board 200. Then, when a game state command (time reduction) indicating that the game is in the time saving game state is set, the process shifts to step S105-5-21.

(Step S105-5-21)
In step S105-5-21, the main CPU 101 sets a value "0" indicating that the system is stopped in the special symbol state flag storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, when the value "0" indicating that the system is stopped is set in the special symbol state flag storage area, the process shifts to step S106 of the main control board timer interrupt process.

(About abnormality judgment processing)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an abnormality determination process performed on the main control board 100 (subroutine in step S108 of the main control board timer interrupt process).

(Step S108-1)
In step S108-1, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the magnetic sensor input has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the input is performed from the magnetic sensor 27h. Then, when the input is performed from the magnetic sensor 27h, the process shifts to step S108-2, and when the input is not performed from the magnetic sensor 27h, the process shifts to step S108-4.

(Step S108-2)
In step S108-2, the main CPU 101 determines whether the amount of magnetism detected by the magnetic sensor 27h exceeds the specified value. Then, when the amount of magnetism detected by the magnetic sensor 27h exceeds the specified value, the process proceeds to step S108-3, and when the amount of magnetism detected by the magnetic sensor 27h does not exceed the specified value, the process proceeds. , The process shifts to step S108-4.

(Step S108-3)
In step S108-3, the main CPU 101 sets the magnetic anomaly designation command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the magnetic anomaly designation command for notifying the magnetic anomaly to the effect control board 200. Then, when the magnetic anomaly designation command is set, the process shifts to step S108-4.

(Step S108-4)
In step S108-4, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the radio wave sensor input has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the input is made from the radio wave sensor 27i. Then, when the input is performed from the radio wave sensor 27i, the process shifts to step S108-5, and when the input is not performed from the radio wave sensor 27i, the process shifts to step S109.

(Step S108-5)
In step S108-5, the main CPU 101 determines whether the amount of radio waves detected by the radio wave sensor 27i exceeds the specified value. Then, when the amount of radio waves detected by the radio wave sensor 27i exceeds the specified value, the process shifts to step S108-6, and when the amount of radio waves detected by the radio wave sensor 27i does not exceed the specified value, the process proceeds. , The process shifts to step S109.

(Step S108-6)
In step S108-6, the main CPU 101 sets the radio wave abnormality designation command in the command transmission area in order to transmit the radio wave abnormality designation command for notifying the radio wave abnormality to the effect control board 200. Then, when the radio wave abnormality designation command is set, the process shifts to step S109.

(Regarding the control process performed by the sub CPU 201)
The control process performed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 to 27. The control program shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 23 to 27 is stored in the sub ROM 202, and the sub CPU 201 reads the control program from the sub ROM 202 and performs control processing according to the read control program.

(Step S200)
In step S200, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is out of power (power failure state). As a result, if the power is cut off (power failure state), the process of step S200 is repeatedly executed, and if the power is not cut off (power failure state), the process shifts to step S201. If the power is off (power failure), the process can be executed using a backup power supply (not shown).

(Step S201)
In step S201, the sub CPU 201 performs an initial setting process for initializing the values of registers provided inside. Then, when the initial setting process is completed, the process proceeds to step S202.

(Step S202)
In step S202, the sub CPU 201 sets the CTC. That is, the CTC (counter timer circuit) having a function of creating a pulse output of a fixed cycle, a function of measuring time, etc. is set so that the effect control board timer interrupt processing described later is periodically performed every 4 ms. , CTC time constant register is set. Then, when the CTC is set, the process shifts to step S203.

(Step S203)
In step S203, the sub CPU 201 prohibits an interrupt of the effect control board timer interrupt process that is executed by periodically interrupting the effect control board main process. Then, when the interrupt is disabled, the process shifts to step S204.

(Step S204)
In step S204, the sub CPU 201 updates the effect random number. Then, when the effect random number update process is completed, the process shifts to step S205.

(Step S205)
In step S205, the sub CPU 201 permits an interrupt of the effect control board timer interrupt process that is executed by periodically interrupting the effect control board main process. Then, when the interrupt is permitted, the process shifts to step S203 again, and thereafter, steps S203 to S205 are looped.

(About effect control board timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect control board timer interrupt process performed on the effect control board 200. This process is a process that is executed by interrupting the above-mentioned effect control board main process on a regular basis (for example, every 4 ms).

(Step S300)
In step S300, the sub CPU 201 saves the contents of the register in the stack area. Then, when the contents of the register are saved in the stack area, the process shifts to step S301.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating the timer managed by the effect control board 200. Then, when the timer is updated, the process shifts to step S302.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the sub CPU 201 performs the input process of the operating device shown in FIG. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25. Then, when the input processing of the operating device is completed, the processing shifts to step S303.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the sub CPU 201 performs the main command reception process shown in FIGS. 26 and 27. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. Then, when the main command reception process is completed, the process shifts to step S304.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of transmitting a sub command. The subcommand is a command set in the main command reception process of FIGS. 26 and 27, which will be described later, and in this process, the subcommand is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. .. Then, the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c that have received the subcommand control the display, sound, light emission, and drive effects corresponding to the subcommand. Then, when the subcommand is transmitted, the process shifts to step S305.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the sub CPU 201 restores the contents saved in the stack area in step S300 to the register. Then, when the contents saved in the stack area are returned to the register, the effect control board timer interrupt process ends.

(About operation device input processing)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart (subroutine in step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process) showing the operation device input process performed on the effect control board 200.

(Step S302-1)
In step S302-1, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the cross key detection SW (up or down) input has been performed. The cross key detection SW 16a shown in FIG. 4 has SWs corresponding to the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the cross key button 16, for example, if the upper part of the cross key button 16 is operated. It can be determined that the cross key detection SW (upper) has been input. Then, when the cross key detection SW (up or down) is input, the process shifts to step S302-2, and when the cross key detection SW (up or down) is not input, step S302- The process shifts to 5.

(Step S302-2)
In step S302-2, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the upward cross key detection SW input has been performed. Then, when the upward cross key detection SW input is performed, the process shifts to step S302-3, and when the upward cross key detection SW input is not performed, the process is performed in step S302-4. Transition.

(Step S302-3)
In step S302-3, the sub CPU 201 sends a light amount value change (increase) subcommand to the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the light amount value change (increase) subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. set. As a result, the brightness of the image display device 26 and the light emitting device 9 can be increased. Then, when the light amount value change (increase) subcommand is set, the process shifts to step S303 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S302-4)
In step S302-4, the sub CPU 201 sends a light amount value change (decrease) subcommand to the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the light amount value change (decrease) subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. set. As a result, the brightness of the image display device 26 and the light emitting device 9 can be reduced. Then, when the light amount value change (decrease) subcommand is set, the process shifts to step S303 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S302-5)
In step S302-5, the sub CPU 201 determines whether the cross key detection SW (left or right) input has been performed. Then, when the cross key detection SW (left or right) is input, the process shifts to step S302-6, and when the cross key detection SW (left or right) is not input, step S302- The process shifts to 9.

(Step S302-6)
In step S302-6, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the cross key detection SW input in the right direction has been performed. Then, when the cross key detection SW input in the right direction is performed, the process shifts to step S302-7, and when the cross key detection SW input in the right direction is not performed, the process is performed in step S302-8. Transition.

(Step S302-7)
In step S302-7, the sub CPU 201 sets the volume value change (increase) subcommand in the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the volume value change (increase) subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b. As a result, the volume value of BGM (background music), sound effects, etc. output from the speaker 10 can be increased. Then, when the volume value change (increase) subcommand is set, the process shifts to step S303 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S302-8)
In step S302-8, the sub CPU 201 sets the volume value change (decrease) subcommand in the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the volume value change (decrease) subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b. As a result, the volume values of BGM, sound effects, etc. output from the speaker 10 can be lowered. Then, when the volume value change (decrease) subcommand is set, the process shifts to step S303 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S302-9)
In step S302-9, the sub CPU 201 performs a process corresponding to another operating device. For example, if there is an input from the effect button detection SW14a, the effect button operation subcommand is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c, and if there is an input from the effect lever detection SW15a, the effect lever operation subcommand is sent. It is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. Then, when the processing corresponding to the other operation device is completed, the processing shifts to step S303 of the effect control board timer interrupt processing.

(About main command reception processing)
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the main command reception process 1/2 performed on the effect control board 200 (subroutine in step S301 of the effect control board timer interrupt process).

(Step S301-1)
In step S301-1, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the power supply-related information command has been received. Examples of the power-related information command include the power-on command and power recovery command described above. Then, when any one of these commands is received, the process shifts to step S301-2, and when any one of these commands is not received, the process shifts to step S301-3.

(Step S301-2)
In step S301-2, the sub CPU 201 sets the power supply-related subcommand in the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the power supply-related subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-3)
In step S301-3, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the error-related information command has been received. Examples of the error-related information command include the above-mentioned magnetic anomaly designation command and radio wave abnormality designation command. Then, when any one of these commands is received, the process shifts to step S301-4, and when any one of these commands is not received, the process shifts to step S301-5.

(Step S301-4)
In step S301-4, the sub CPU 201 sets the error-related subcommand in the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the error-related subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-5)
In step S301-5, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the start port related information command has been received. Examples of the start port related information command include the above-mentioned first start port winning command, second start port winning command, first start port subtraction command, second start port subtraction command, and hold storage area designation command. Then, when any one of these commands is received, the process shifts to step S301-6, and when any one of these commands is not received, the process shifts to step S301-9.

(Step S301-6)
In step S301-6, the sub CPU 201 performs the icon change effect determination process. Specifically, when the first start opening winning command or the second starting opening winning command is received, the sub CPU 201 refers to the determination result information of the winning determination process included in the command, and the variable icon. And the display mode of the hold icon (the color of the variable icon and the hold icon described in the "hold look-ahead effect" described later) are determined. Then, when the process is completed, the process proceeds to step S301-7.

(Step S301-7)
In step S301-7, the sub CPU 201 performs a start port light emitting device change effect determination process. The emission color of the start port light emitting device is linked to the color of the hold icon determined in step S301-6. For example, when entering the start port, the color of the hold icon is changed in step S301-6. If it is determined to be blue, the start port light emitting device 21a also emits blue light. Then, when the process is completed, the process proceeds to step S301-8.

(Step S301-8)
In step S301-8, the sub CPU 201 sets the start port-related subcommand in the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the start port-related subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-9)
In step S301-9, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the game state-related information command has been received. Examples of the game state-related information command include a game state command (normal), a game state command (time reduction), and a game state command (probability change). Then, when any one of these commands is received, the process shifts to step S301-10, and when any one of these commands is not received, the process shifts to step S301-11.

(Step S301-10)
In step S301-10, the sub CPU 201 sets the game state-related subcommand in the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the game state-related subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-11)
In step S301-11, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the gate passage command has been received. Then, when the gate passing command is received, the process shifts to step S301-12, and when the gate passing command is not received, the process shifts to step S301-13.

(Step S301-12)
In step S301-12, the sub CPU 201 sets the gate passage subcommand in the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the gate passage subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(About main command reception processing)
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the main command reception process 2/2 performed on the effect control board 200 (subroutine in step S301 of the effect control board timer interrupt process).

(Step S301-13)
In step S301-13, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the variation pattern related information command has been received. Examples of the fluctuation pattern-related information command include the above-mentioned special symbol fluctuation pattern specification command. Then, when the command is received, the process shifts to step S301-14, and when the command is not received, the process shifts to step S301-17.

(Step S301-14)
In step S301-14, the sub CPU 201 performs the icon change effect update process. The icon change effect update process is to update the color of the icon determined in step S301-6 based on a change scenario (not shown). For example, if the change scenario changes from blue to yellow, it is decided to change to yellow in the process. That is, the icon may change color each time a variable game is played. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S301-15.

(Step S301-15)
In step S301-15, the sub CPU 201 performs the start port light emitting device change effect update process. The process is performed in conjunction with the color updated in step S301-14. For example, if the process is updated to yellow in step S301-14, the start port light emitting device 21a also changes from blue to yellow. Changes to. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S301-16.

(Step S301-16)
In step S301-16, the sub CPU 201 sets the variation pattern-related subcommand in the subcommand transmission area in order to transmit the variation pattern-related subcommand to the image / sound control unit 200b and the light emission drive control unit 200c. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

(Step S301-17)
In step S301-17, the sub CPU 201 performs processing corresponding to other received commands. For example, when a setting value changing command, a setting value information command, a setting value checking command, and a setting value checking end command are received, the processing corresponding to these received commands is performed. Then, when the process is completed, the process shifts to step S302 of the effect control board timer interrupt process.

Here, an example of various effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described below.

(Look-ahead production)
The look-ahead effect is a pre-judgment process (FIGS. 15 and 16) prior to the special symbol hit determination process in the special symbol variation start process at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. This is an effect that is executed based on the judgment result of the pre-judgment processing by performing the winning judgment processing). When the look-ahead effect is not installed, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting port 21, the determination information (random value) is acquired and stored, and then the special symbol hit determination is performed by the special symbol variation start processing. Since the processing is performed, even if the judgment information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area", it is judged whether or not the judgment information (random value) is a hit until the judgment information (random value) is transferred to the "variable storage area". Not done. Therefore, even if the judgment information (random value) of "hit" is acquired, the expectation for hit is expected at the stage before the judgment information (random value) is transferred to the "variable storage area". It is not possible to perform an effect that enhances. However, if the look-ahead effect is installed, for example, "pre-judgment processing (judgment processing at the time of winning)" is performed to determine "hit" or "loss", and then the determination information (random value) is stored in the "variable storage area". ) Can be continuously produced over a plurality of fluctuations (including fluctuations transferred to the variable storage area), so that the determination information (random value) is transferred to the “variable storage area”. However, it will be possible to raise expectations for "hits" from the previous stage.

As a specific example of the above-mentioned look-ahead effect, "hold look-ahead effect" can be mentioned. The “hold look-ahead effect” mainly means that the variable icon displayed in the variable icon display area 26o, the first starting port first holding ball image display area 26g to the first starting port fourth holding ball image display area 26j. This is an effect using the hold icon to be displayed and the hold icon to be displayed in the second start port first hold ball image display area 26k to the second start port fourth hold ball image display area 26n. For example, when the judgment information (random value) is stored up to the above-mentioned "third storage area" and the game ball enters the first starting port 21, the judgment information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area". Pre-judgment processing is performed after storing the numerical value). Then, when it is determined that the hold look-ahead effect is to be performed based on the judgment result of the pre-judgment process, the hold icon (white) of the default normal color (white) is set in the first start port fourth hold ball image display area 26j. Display a look-ahead hold icon that is different from the normal icon). As the look-ahead hold icon, for example, multiple types such as "blue", "yellow", "green", "red", and "rainbow" can be displayed in multiple stages, and the judgment result of the pre-judgment process is "hit". In the case of, any one of "blue", "yellow", "green", "red", and "rainbow" can be displayed, and if the judgment result of the pre-judgment process is "missing", "blue", Either "yellow", "green", or "red" can be displayed. Then, "rainbow" can be selected only in the case of "hit", "red" can be easily selected in the case of "hit", and "blue" can be selected in the case of "loss". It makes it easier and raises expectations for hitting "red". The relationship of expectation for hit is rainbow> red> green> yellow> blue> normal in descending order of expectation for hit. In the following, such an effect may be referred to as a “pending change effect”.

Further, as a specific example of the above-mentioned look-ahead effect, there is a "flash effect at the time of winning". The “flash effect at the time of winning” means that when a game ball enters the starting port, the speaker lamp 10a provided on the lower speaker 10 emits light until the symbol variation game related to the winning ball starts, or the said. It is an effect that raises the degree of expectation for the winning game by continuously emitting light until the symbol variation game related to the ball entry is being executed or until the end of the symbol variation game related to the ball entry. For example, when the judgment information (random value) is stored up to the above-mentioned "third storage area" and the game ball enters the first starting port 21, the judgment information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area". Pre-judgment processing is performed after storing the numerical value). Then, when it is determined that the flash effect at the time of winning is to be performed based on the determination result of the pre-determination process, a scenario for emitting the speaker lamp 10a (a scenario in which the emission color is determined) is selected, and the selected scenario is selected. The speaker lamp 10a is made to emit light based on the above.
The emission color of the speaker lamp 10a is, for example, red>green> blue in descending order of expectation for hit, and similar to the above-mentioned hold look-ahead effect, the expectation for hit is determined for each symbol variation game. It is also possible to change to a higher color. It is also possible to output winning sounds according to each color.

Further, as a specific example of the above-mentioned look-ahead effect, there is a "zone effect". The "zone effect" is an effect mainly using the image display device 26. For example, when the judgment information (random value) is stored up to the above-mentioned "third storage area" and the game ball enters the first starting port 21, the judgment information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area". Pre-judgment processing is performed after storing the numerical value). Then, when it is determined that the zone effect is to be performed based on the determination result of the pre-determination process, for example, in the next symbol variation game, in the image display device 26, "If special symbols are aligned, the XX zone is entered!" After performing an effect to incite the rush, the special symbols are aligned and rushed into the "○○ zone", and the judgment information (random value) stored in the above-mentioned "fourth storage area" is "the variable storage area". The "○○ zone" effect is executed until the change is transferred to "". During the execution of this "○○ zone" effect, the image display device 26 displays a telop such as "in the ○○ zone". Then, the "zone effect" is likely to be executed when it is determined to be "hit" in the pre-judgment process, and is difficult to be executed when it is determined to be "missing". It is possible to have great expectations that one game will be granted.

Further, as a specific example of the above-mentioned look-ahead effect, there is a "chance eye continuous notice". The "chance eye continuous notice" is an effect mainly using the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, and the right decorative symbol image 26c displayed on the image display device 26. For example, when the judgment information (random value) is stored up to the above-mentioned "third storage area" and the game ball enters the first starting port 21, the judgment information (random value) is stored in the "fourth storage area". Pre-judgment processing is performed after storing the numerical value). Then, when it is determined that the chance eye continuous effect is to be performed based on the determination result of the pre-determination process, for example, the symbol variation game corresponding to the determination information (random value) stored in the "first storage area". Corresponds to the definite display, the definite display of the symbol variation game corresponding to the judgment information (random value) stored in the "second storage area", and the judgment information (random value) stored in the "third storage area". In the final display of the symbol variation game and in, the combination of decorative symbol images of the same color is stopped. For example, in the decorative design image, "333" and "777" are composed of red, "111" and "555" are composed of green, and "222" and "444" are used. , "666" and "888" are composed of blue, and the combination of only red such as "337" and "773", the combination of only green such as "115" and "551", and "246" By confirming and displaying a combination of only blue colors such as "" and "628" over a plurality of fluctuations, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation that a hit will be given in the subsequent symbol fluctuation game. In the case of a hit, it is easy to select a combination with only red, and in the case of a loss, it is easy to select a combination with only blue. The degree is increasing.

(Pseudo-ream notice)
The pseudo-ream notice is an effect using the left decorative symbol image 26a, the middle decorative symbol image 26b, the right decorative symbol image 26c, and the pseudo-ream dedicated symbol mainly displayed on the image display device 26. By repeatedly displaying the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern in "Game of No.", it is an effect that makes it appear as if the fluctuation is performed multiple times. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the pseudo-ream can be executed twice, three times, or four times, and as the number of times increases, the degree of expectation for hitting increases (in the present embodiment, four times). Is confirmed). As a specific effect content, for example, "5" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol image 26a, "6" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol image 26c, and "pseudo" is displayed as the intermediate decorative symbol image 26b. Temporarily stop and display all the decorative symbol images (for example, "NEXT"), display all the decorative symbol images in a variable manner (at this point, pseudo-ream twice), and again use "5" as the left decorative symbol image 26a. Is temporarily stopped and displayed, "6" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol image 26c, and "pseudo-ream dedicated symbol (for example," NEXT ")" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the intermediate decorative symbol image 26b. The production content is to display all the decorative symbol images in a variable manner again (at this point, the pseudo-ream 3 times, and thereafter, the pseudo-ream 4 times is the same). For example, in the second temporary stop display, the left When "5" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the decorative symbol image 26a and "5" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol image 26c, the pseudo-ream is performed twice, and the left decorative symbol image is displayed in the second temporary stop display. When "5" is temporarily stopped and displayed as 26a and "6" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol image 26c, the pseudo-ream becomes 3 times (hereinafter, the same applies to the pseudo-ream 4 times). In addition, once the reach is reached, the so-called "pseudo-ream after reach", in which the "pseudo-ream dedicated symbol (for example," NEXT ")" is temporarily stopped and displayed as the intermediate decorative symbol image 26b, or, for example, the first provisional At the start of fluctuation after the stop display, the intermediate decorative symbol image 26b is notified that the "pseudo-ream dedicated symbol (for example," NEXT ")" will be temporarily stopped (notice that the symbol is stopped), and the pseudo is simulated at that time. It is also possible to perform an effect in which three or more times in a row are confirmed.

(Relationship between winning sound, change sound, and start port light emitting device (color) for each icon)
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning sound, the changing sound, and the start port light emitting device (color) for each icon. In the figure, the time of determination corresponds to the time of the above-mentioned "icon change effect determination process", and the time of update corresponds to the time of the above-mentioned "icon change effect update process". The winning sound and the changing sound are common when the ball enters the first starting port 21 and when the ball enters the second starting port 22.

When the default "normal icon" is displayed, the speaker 10 outputs a sound of "pyrone ♪" as a winning sound when the ball enters the starting port.
In the change scenario, for example, the blue icon does not change to the normal icon, so the column at the time of update is "-".
Further, when the "normal icon" is displayed, the emission color of the start port light emitting device 21a is white.

When the "blue icon" is displayed, the sound "poron ♪" is output from the speaker 10 as a winning sound when the ball enters the starting port.
When the normal icon changes to the blue icon, the speaker 10 outputs a sound of "poron ♪" as a change sound at the time of updating.
When displaying the "blue icon", the emission color of the start port light emitting device 21a is blue.

When the "yellow icon" is displayed, the sound "Kean ♪" is output from the speaker 10 as a winning sound when the ball enters the starting port.
Further, when the normal icon changes to the yellow icon or the blue icon changes to the yellow icon, the speaker 10 outputs a sound of "Kean ♪" as a change sound at the time of updating.
When displaying the "yellow icon", the emission color of the start port light emitting device 21a is yellow.

When the "green icon" is displayed, the sound "Khan ♪" is output from the speaker 10 as a winning sound when the ball enters the starting port.
Also, when the normal icon changes to a green icon, the blue icon changes to a green icon, or the yellow icon changes to a green icon, the sound "Khan ♪" is heard as a change sound when updating. Output from 10.
When displaying the "green icon", the emission color of the start port light emitting device 21a is green.

When the "red icon" is displayed, the sound "Jaquin ♪" is output from the speaker 10 as a winning sound when the ball enters the starting port.
Also, if the normal icon changes to a red icon, the blue icon changes to a red icon, the yellow icon changes to a red icon, or the green icon changes to a red icon, the change at the time of update. As a sound, the sound "Jaquin ♪" is output from the speaker 10.
When displaying the "red icon", the emission color of the start port light emitting device 21a is red.

When the "rainbow-colored icon" is displayed, the speaker 10 outputs a sound of "cuein ♪" as a winning sound when the ball enters the starting port.
Also, when changing from a normal icon to a rainbow icon, when changing from a blue icon to a rainbow icon, when changing from a yellow icon to a rainbow icon, when changing from a green icon to a rainbow icon, When the red icon changes to the rainbow icon, the speaker 10 outputs a sound of "cuein ♪" as a change sound at the time of updating.
When displaying the "rainbow color icon", the light emitting color of the start port light emitting device 21a is a rainbow.

In the present embodiment, the icons (the variable icon and the hold icon) are hidden during the execution of the super reach because the super reach effect is executed using substantially the entire display area.
In this way, even if the icon is hidden during the execution of Super Reach (for example, if the red icon is displayed, even if it is hidden), the start port light emitting device 21a corresponds to the hidden icon. Since the light is visibly emitted in the color (red), it is possible to recognize from the start port light emitting device 21a how many colors the icon has changed.

Further, since the corresponding winning sound and the changing sound are defined for each icon, it is possible to make it easier for the player to notice that the icon has changed (how many colors have changed, etc.).

(Regarding the control processing performed by the image / sound CPU204)
Next, the control processing performed by the image / sound CPU 204 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32. 29 to 31 are the image / sound control unit main processing performed by the image / sound CPU 204, and FIG. 32 is an image executed by interrupting the image / sound control unit main processing periodically (every 33 ms). -Sound control unit timer interrupt processing.

(Step S400-1)
In step S400-1, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether or not the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand has been received. That is, it is determined whether or not the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand is received from the effect control unit 200a. The various subcommands are received by the timer interrupt processing of the image / sound control unit shown in FIG. 32. Then, when the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand is received, the process shifts to step S400-2, and when the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand is not received, the process shifts to step S400-3. To do.

(Step S400-2)
In step S400-2, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand reception processing shown in FIG. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Then, when the processing at the time of receiving the volume value / light amount value related subcommand is completed, the processing shifts to step S400-3.

(Step S400-3)
In step S400-3, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether or not the power supply-related subcommand has been received. Then, when the power supply-related subcommand is received, the process shifts to step S400-4, and when the power supply-related subcommand is not received, the process shifts to step S400-5.

(Step S400-4)
In step S400-4, when the image / sound CPU 204 receives the power-related subcommand related to the power-on command, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the image / sound setting process related to the power-on and receives the power-related subcommand related to the power recovery command. If so, perform image / sound setting processing related to power restoration. An example of the display and sound notification modes executed by performing the image / sound setting process related to the power restoration will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 37 and the like. Then, when the image / sound setting process in power-on or power-restoration is completed, the process shifts to step S400-5.

(Step S400-5)
In step S400-5, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether or not the game state-related subcommand has been received. Then, when the game state-related subcommand is received, the process shifts to step S400-6, and when the game state-related subcommand is not received, the process shifts to step S400-8.

(Step S400-6)
In step S400-6, the image / sound CPU 204 updates the game state corresponding to the received game state-related subcommand in a predetermined area (game state management area) of the RAM (not shown), for example. Specifically, if the received game state-related subcommand indicates a normal game state, the value of a predetermined area of the RAM is set to "0", and the received game state-related subcommand indicates a time-saving game state. If there is, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is set to "1", and if the received game state-related subcommand indicates the probabilistic game state, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is set to "2". Then, when the game state is updated, the process shifts to step S400-7.

(Step S400-7)
In step S400-7, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the image / sound setting process corresponding to the updated gaming state. For example, when the normal game state is updated in step S400-6, the display and sound (BGM or the like) corresponding to the normal game state are output by the process of step S400-7. Then, when the image / sound setting process corresponding to the updated gaming state is completed, the process shifts to step S400-8.

(Step S400-8)
In step S400-8, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether or not the start port related subcommand has been received. Then, when the start port-related subcommand is received, the process shifts to step S400-9, and when the start port-related subcommand is not received, the process shifts to step S400-10.

(Step S400-9)
In step S400-9, the image / sound CPU 204 performs a process at the time of receiving the start port-related subcommand shown in FIG. The process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 31. Then, when the processing at the time of receiving the start port related subcommand is completed, the processing shifts to step S400-10.

(Step S400-10)
In step S400-10, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether or not the gate passage subcommand has been received. Then, when the gate passing subcommand is received, the process shifts to step S400-11, and when the gate passing subcommand is not received, the process shifts to step S400-13.

(Step S400-11)
In step S400-11, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value is "0" by referring to the value in the predetermined area of the RAM described in step S400-6. Then, when the value is "0", the process shifts to step S400-12, and when the value is not "0", the process shifts to step S400-13.

(Step S400-12)
In step S400-12, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the image / sound setting process corresponding to the left-handed stroke. That is, it is determined that right-handed hitting is being performed in spite of the normal gaming state, and setting processing is performed to notify the player to perform left-handed hitting. An example of the display and sound notification modes executed by performing the image / sound setting process corresponding to the left-handed stroke will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 36 and the like. Then, when the image / sound setting process corresponding to the left-handed stroke is completed, the process shifts to step S400-13.

(Step S400-13)
In step S400-13, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether an error-related subcommand has been received. Then, when the error-related subcommand is received, the process shifts to step S400-14, and when the error-related subcommand is not received, the process shifts to step S400-15.

(Step S400-14)
In step S400-14, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the image / sound setting process corresponding to the error content. An example of the display and sound notification modes executed by performing the image / sound setting process corresponding to the error content will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 48 and the like. Then, when the image / sound setting process corresponding to the error content is completed, the process shifts to step S400-15.

(Step S400-15)
In step S400-15, the image / sound CPU 204 performs image / sound setting processing corresponding to other subcommands. Then, when the image / sound setting process corresponding to the other subcommand is completed, the process shifts to step S400-16.

(Step S400-16)
In step S400-16, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether the frame switching flag is ON in the flag management area (not shown) provided in the image / sound control unit 200b. Since the frame switching flag is turned on by the timer interrupt processing of the image / sound control unit in FIG. 32, it is turned on every 33 ms. That is, in the image display device 26, one frame of image is displayed every 33 ms. A dedicated RAM may be provided or a VRAM 207 may be used as the management area for managing the frame switching flag. Then, when the frame switching flag is ON, the process shifts to step S400-17, and when the frame switching flag is not ON, the process shifts to step S400-1.

(Step S400-17)
In step S400-17, the image / sound CPU 204 performs a process of turning off the frame switching flag. Then, when the frame switching flag is turned off, the process shifts to step S400-18.

(Step S400-18)
In step S400-18, the image / sound CPU 204 performs an image generation process. Specifically, image information per frame is generated based on the contents set in each image / sound setting process. As a result, an image in one frame is generated. The concept of image generation will be touched upon later in FIG. 35. Then, when the image generation process is completed, the process shifts to step S400-19.

(Step S400-19)
In step S400-19, the image / sound CPU 204 performs sound generation processing. Specifically, sound information per frame is generated based on the contents set in each image / sound setting process. As a result, the sound in one frame is generated. Then, when the sound generation process is completed, the process shifts to step S400-20.

(Step S400-20)
In step S400-20, the image / sound CPU 204 performs a process of outputting the image and sound in the generated one frame. As a result, the image in the generated 1 frame is displayed on the image display device 26, and the sound in the generated 1 frame is output from the speaker 10. Then, when the output processing is completed, the processing shifts to step S400-1.

(About processing when receiving subcommands related to volume value and light intensity value)
FIG. 30 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S400-2 of the image / sound control unit main process) showing the processing at the time of receiving the volume value / light amount value related subcommand performed by the image / sound CPU 204.

(Step S400-2-1)
In step S400-2-1, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether the level gauge image is being displayed. As described above, the level gauge image is an image showing the degree of adjustment of the amount of light and the volume, and will be referred to later in FIG. 39 and the like. Then, when the level gauge image is being displayed, the process is shifted to step S400-2-2, and when the level gauge image is not being displayed, the process is shifted to step S400-2-4.

The level gauge image showing the degree of adjustment of the amount of light and the level gauge image showing the degree of adjustment of the volume are started to be displayed by performing the process of step S400-2-4 described later. After that, even if the light amount and volume adjustment operation is not performed, the display is continuously performed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). On the other hand, when the light amount and volume adjustment operation is performed, the process of step S400-2-3 described later is performed to switch to the level gauge image according to the adjustment degree (see FIG. 39).

(Step S400-2-2)
In step S400-2-2, the image / sound CPU 204 performs an update process according to the content of the received volume value / light intensity value related subcommand. For example, when the light intensity value change (increase) subcommand is received, the light intensity value is increased by one step, and when the light intensity value change (decrease) subcommand is received, the light intensity value is decreased by one step and the updated value. Is stored in a predetermined area (area for managing volume value and light intensity value) of a RAM (not shown). When the volume value change (increase) subcommand is received, the volume value is increased by one step, and when the volume value change (decrease) subcommand is received, the volume value is decreased by one step and the updated value. Is stored in a predetermined area (area for managing volume value and light intensity value) of a RAM (not shown). Then, when the update process is completed, the process shifts to step S400-2-3.

(Step S400-2-3)
In step S400-2-3, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the image / sound setting process corresponding to the updated value. For example, when the current volume value is 3 and the volume value change (decrease) subcommand is received, the level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 2 and the adjustment sound corresponding to the volume value 2 are set (see FIG. 39). ). Then, when the image / sound setting process corresponding to the updated value is completed, the process shifts to step S400-3 of the image / sound control unit main process.

(Step S400-2-4)
In step S400-2-4, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the image / sound setting process corresponding to the current value. For example, if the current volume value is 3, a level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 3 and an adjustment sound corresponding to the volume value 3 are set. Then, when the image / sound setting process corresponding to the updated value is completed, the process shifts to step S400-3 of the image / sound control unit main process.

In the above process of FIG. 30, if the level gauge image is not displayed even if the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand is received, first, in the process of step S400-2-4, the current value is set. Display the corresponding level gauge image (for example, the first operation corresponds).
On the other hand, if the level gauge image is displayed, the value is updated in step S400-2-2, and the level gauge image corresponding to the updated value is displayed in step S400-2-3 (for example, from the first operation). Corresponds to the second operation performed continuously).
That is, the level gauge image corresponding to the current value is displayed in the first operation, and the value (light intensity value, volume value) can be changed in the second operation performed continuously.
With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the light intensity value and the volume value from being changed unexpectedly by accidentally touching the cross key button 16 during the game.
Of course, the light intensity value and the volume value may be changed in the first operation.

(About processing when receiving subcommands related to the start port)
FIG. 31 is a flowchart (subroutine of step S400-9 of the image / sound control unit main process) showing the processing at the time of receiving the start port-related subcommand performed by the image / sound CPU 204.

(Step S400-9-1)
In step S400-9-1, the image / sound CPU 204 performs a process of updating the hold number counter (not shown) provided in the image / sound control unit 200b. That is, the image / sound control unit 200b can also recognize the storage status of the determination information storage area (hold storage area) of the main RAM 103 by the start port-related subcommand transmitted from the effect control unit 200a. That is, even in the hold number counter provided in the image / sound control unit 200b, "-" which is not stored in any of the hold storage areas, "0" which is stored only in the variable storage area, and the first storage area. Recognition such as "1" stored up to, "2" stored up to the second storage area, "3" stored up to the third storage area, and "4" stored up to the fourth storage area. It is possible. The hold number counter may be provided with a dedicated RAM, or a VRAM 207 may be used. Then, when the hold number counter is updated, the process shifts to step S400-9-2.

(Step S400-9-2)
In step S400-9-2, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the image / sound (winning sound) setting process corresponding to the updated hold number counter value. For example, when the hold number counter value of the first start port 21 is 3 and a start port-related subcommand (without hold look-ahead effect) related to the first start port winning command is received, it is described in FIG. 28 in the process. Set so that the normal icon is displayed, and set so that the winning sound "Piron ♪" is output. Then, when the image / sound setting process corresponding to the updated hold number counter value is completed, the process shifts to step S400-9-3.

(Step S400-9-3)
In steps S400-9-3, the image / sound CPU 204 determines whether the gaming state is not the normal gaming state and the start port related subcommand related to the first start port winning command has been received. Specifically, the image / sound CPU 204 refers to a predetermined area (game state management area) of the RAM (not shown) described in step S400-6, and determines whether or not a value other than "0" is stored. .. Then, when a value other than "0" is stored, it is further determined whether or not the start port related subcommand related to the first start port winning command has been received. Then, when all of them are satisfied, the process is shifted to step S400-9-4, and when none of them is satisfied, the process is shifted to step S400-10 of the image / sound control unit main process.

(Step S400-9-4)
In step S400-9-4, the image / sound CPU 204 performs the image / sound setting process corresponding to right-handed striking. That is, it is determined that left-handed hitting is being performed in spite of the time-saving game state or the probabilistic game state, and setting processing is performed to notify the player to perform left-handed hitting. An example of the display and sound notification modes executed by performing the image / sound setting process corresponding to right-handed striking will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 38 and the like. Then, when the image / sound setting process corresponding to the right-handed stroke is completed, the process shifts to step S400-10 of the image / sound control unit main process.

(About image / sound control timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an image / sound control unit timer interrupt process performed by the image / sound CPU 204. This process is a process that is executed by interrupting the above-mentioned image / sound control unit main process on a regular basis (for example, every 33 ms).

(Step S500)
In step S500, the image / sound CPU 204 performs a process of receiving various subcommands. That is, a process of receiving various subcommands from the effect control unit 200a is performed. Then, when various subcommands are received, the process shifts to step S501.

(Step S501)
In step S501, the image / sound CPU 204 performs a process of updating the frame counter or the like. Then, when the frame counter or the like is updated, the process shifts to step S502.

(Step S502)
In step S502, the image / sound CPU 204 turns on the frame switching flag. Then, when the frame switching flag is turned ON, the image / sound control unit timer interrupt processing is terminated.

(Regarding the control processing performed by the light emitting drive CPU 208)
Next, the control process performed by the light emitting drive CPU 208 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. 33 and 34 are light emission drive control unit main processes performed by the light emission drive CPU 208, and FIG. 34 is a light emission drive control unit that is executed by interrupting the light emission drive control unit main process periodically (every 33 ms). This is a timer interrupt process.

(Step S600-1)
In step S600-1, the light emitting drive CPU 208 determines whether or not various subcommands have been received. That is, it is determined whether any subcommand is received from the effect control unit 200a. The various subcommands are received by the light emission drive control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 34. Then, when various subcommands are received, the process shifts to step S600-2, and when various subcommands are not received, the process shifts to step S600-5.

(Step S600-2)
In step S600-2, the light emitting drive CPU 208 performs the light emitting / driving setting process. Specifically, the light emitting pattern of the light emitting device 9 or the like corresponding to the received subcommand is set, and the driving pattern of the movable body 28 is set. When the light emitting pattern of the light emitting device 9 or the like corresponding to the subcommand is set, the light emission is controlled by the light emitting pattern set in step S600-7 described later, and when the driving pattern of the movable body 28 corresponding to the subcommand is set. , Drive control is performed according to the drive pattern set in step S600-8 described later. Then, when the light emission / drive setting process is completed, the process proceeds to step S600-3.

(Step S600-3)
In step S600-3, the light emitting drive CPU 208 determines whether or not the start port related subcommand has been received. Then, when the start port-related subcommand is received, the process shifts to step S600-4, and when the start port-related subcommand is not received, the process shifts to step S600-5.

(Step S600-4)
In step S600-4, the light emitting drive CPU 208 performs a process of updating a hold number counter (not shown) provided in the light emitting drive control unit 200c. That is, the light emitting drive control unit 200c can also recognize the storage status of the determination information storage area (hold storage area) of the main RAM 103 by the start port-related subcommand transmitted from the effect control unit 200a. That is, even in the hold number counter provided in the light emission drive control unit 200c, up to "-" which is not stored in any of the hold storage areas, "0" which is stored only in the variable storage area, and the first storage area. It is possible to recognize "1" that is stored, "2" that is stored up to the second storage area, "3" that is stored up to the third storage area, and "4" that is stored up to the fourth storage area. Is. The hold number counter may be provided with a dedicated RAM, or a light emitting drive RAM 210 may be used. Then, when the hold number counter is updated, the process shifts to step S600-5.

(Step S600-5)
In step S600-5, the light emitting drive CPU 208 determines whether the frame switching flag is ON in the flag management area (not shown) provided in the light emitting drive control unit 200c. Since the frame switching flag is turned on in the light emission drive control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 34, it is turned on every 33 ms. As a result, for example, in the sub-hold display, the display is updated every 33 ms. The management area for managing the frame switching flag may be provided with a dedicated RAM, or a light emitting drive RAM 210 may be used. Then, when the frame switching flag is ON, the process shifts to step S600-6, and when the frame switching flag is not ON, the process shifts to step S600-1.

(Step S600-6)
In step S600-6, the light emitting drive CPU 208 performs a process of turning off the frame switching flag. Then, when the frame switching flag is turned off, the process shifts to step S600-7.

(Step S600-7)
In step S600-7, the light emitting drive CPU 208 performs the light emitting control process. Specifically, the light emitting device 9 and the like are made to emit light based on the light emitting pattern set in step S600-2. Then, when the light emission control process is completed, the process shifts to step S600-8.

(Step S600-8)
In step S600-8, the light emitting drive CPU 208 performs the drive control process. Specifically, when the drive pattern of the movable body 28 is set in step S600-2, the drive control of the movable body 28 is performed. Then, when the drive control process is completed, the process shifts to step S600-1.

(About light emission drive control unit timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a light emission drive control unit timer interrupt process performed by the light emission drive CPU 208. This process is a process that is executed by interrupting the above-mentioned main process of the light emitting drive control unit at regular intervals (for example, every 33 ms).

(Step S700)
In step S700, the light emitting drive CPU 208 performs a process of receiving various subcommands. That is, a process of receiving various subcommands from the effect control unit 200a is performed. Then, when various subcommands are received, the process shifts to step S701.

(Step S701)
In step S701, the light emitting drive CPU 208 performs a process of updating the frame counter and the like. Then, when the frame counter or the like is updated, the process shifts to step S702.

(Step S702)
In step S702, the light emitting drive CPU 208 turns on the frame switching flag. Then, when the frame switching flag is turned ON, the light emission drive control unit timer interrupt processing is terminated.

FIG. 35 is a conceptual diagram that supplements the image generation process of step S400-18 of FIG. 29.
In the image generation process, a plurality of layers are combined to generate one display frame.
The layer shown in FIG. 35 is only an example, and the number of layers, display contents, and the like are not limited to this.

The layer 1 is a layer in the foreground of the screen, and is a layer for displaying (drawing) information on the power supply and information on the error.
As for the display of the information related to the power supply and the information related to the error, for example, the entire display area is displayed in black, and the display such as "returning to screen display" is displayed in white and "radio wave error" is displayed in white.
Therefore, since the entire display area is displayed in black, when information on the power supply or information on the error is displayed on the layer, the layers (layers 2 to 7) located at the back of the screen from the layer are displayed. The content is invisible (even if something is displayed on each layer).
On the other hand, when the information on the power supply or the information on the error is not displayed on the layer, the display contents of the layers (layers 2 to 7) located at the back of the screen from the layer can be visually recognized.
In the image generation process, for example, the layers 1 to 7 are combined to generate the display frame 1 regardless of whether or not the layer 1 displays the information related to the power supply and the information related to the error.
For example, the VRAM 207 is provided with drawing areas (drawing areas 1 to 7) corresponding to each of layers 1 to 7, and layers 1 to layers are provided in the drawing areas (drawing areas 1 to 7). 7 is to be memorized. Then, the stored layers 1 to 7 are combined to generate a display frame of 1.

The information regarding the error displayed on the layer 1 corresponds to a serious error among the errors, for example, the magnetic error due to the detection of the magnetic sensor 27h described above and the radio wave error due to the detection of the radio wave sensor 27i.
On the other hand, among the errors, minor errors are displayed in, for example, a layer located at the back of the screen from layer 1, and even if information about the minor errors is displayed, the layer is located at the back of the screen from that layer. The displayed contents of are visible. That is, it allows information about minor errors to be displayed at the same time as other information.
A minor error is, for example, a "ball removal error (notification that the ball should be removed)" that is notified when the game ball stays in the lower saucer 5b and the game ball is not discharged from the lower saucer 5b. , Etc. can be mentioned.
In this way, in the case of a severe error, the display content of the other layer is made invisible, and in the case of a mild error, the display content of the other layer is visible, so that the administrator can quickly grasp the severity of the error. be able to.

The layer 2 is a layer located at the back of the screen from the layer 1 and is a layer for displaying (drawing) information regarding the hold.
As shown in FIG. 35, the information regarding the hold includes the number hold displayed in the first start port hold number image 26e, the second start port hold number image 26f, and the change icon displayed in the change icon display area 26o. , 1st starting port 1st holding ball image display area 26g ~ 1st starting port 4th holding ball image display area 26j, 2nd starting port 1st holding ball image display area 26k ~ 2nd starting port 4th holding ball image display A hold icon displayed in the area 26n can be mentioned.
Even if the information regarding the hold is displayed (drawn) on the layer 2, the display contents of the layers (layers 3 to 7) located at the back of the screen from the layer can be visually recognized.

In the case of "waiting for customers" described above, the variable icon and the hold icon are not displayed (drawn) on the layer 2.
On the other hand, even if "waiting for customers", the information "0" is displayed (drawn) on the layer 2 for the number hold displayed in the first start port hold number image 26e and the second start port hold number image 26f. It has become so. As a result, it is possible to grasp that the feasible symbol variation game is "0".

Further, in the case of the above-mentioned "demo production", none of the variable icon, the hold icon, and the number hold is displayed (drawn) on the layer 2. This makes it possible to pay attention to the model name and manufacturer name display displayed during the demonstration production.
It should be noted that "demo production" may be displayed in the same manner as "waiting for customers".

The layer 3 is a layer located at the back of the screen from the layer 2, and is a layer for displaying (drawing) information related to the effect setting.
As shown in FIG. 35, the information regarding the effect setting includes a speaker icon image 26p showing the speaker icon, a level gauge image showing the degree of volume adjustment (in the example of FIG. 35, the volume value level 3 is shown) and the like. , A lamp icon image showing a lamp icon, and a level gauge image showing the degree of adjustment of the amount of light (both not shown).
Note that the layer 3 is combined with another layer without displaying anything when the volume and the amount of light are not adjusted.
Further, in the layer 3, even if the information related to the effect setting is displayed (drawn), the display contents of the layers (layers 4 to 7) located at the back of the screen from the layer can be visually recognized.

The layer 4 is a layer located deeper than the layer 3 on the screen, and is a layer for displaying (drawing) information related to the advance notice effect.
As shown in FIG. 35, the information regarding the advance notice effect includes, for example, a lightning bolt image 26q (a notice that appears when developing into super reach) that imitates a lightning bolt, and an image corresponding to another advance notice effect.
Note that the layer 4 is combined with another layer without displaying anything when the advance notice effect is not performed.
Further, in the layer 4, even if the information related to the advance notice effect is displayed (drawn), the display contents of the layers (layers 5 to 7) located at the back of the screen from the layer can be visually recognized.

The layer 5 is a layer located at the back of the screen from the layer 4, and is a layer for displaying (drawing) information related to the design.
As shown in FIG. 35, the information regarding the symbol includes a left decorative symbol image 26a, a middle decorative symbol image 26b, a right decorative symbol image 26c, and a fourth symbol image 26d.
Even if the information about the design is displayed (drawn) on the layer 5, the display contents of the layers (layers 6 to 7) located at the back of the screen from the layer can be visually recognized.

The layer 6 is a layer located at the back of the screen from the layer 5, and is a layer for displaying (drawing) information on the state.
As shown in FIG. 35, the information on the state includes a left-handed image 26r that encourages left-handed hitting and a right-handed image 26s that encourages right-handed hitting.
The scene in which the right-handed image 26s is displayed is in the time-saving game state and the probabilistic game state.
The scene in which the left-handed image 26r is displayed is a case where the time-saving gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state, or a right-handing is performed in the normal gaming state and the game ball is passed through the gate member 20.
Note that layer 6 is combined with another layer without displaying anything when left-handed is performed in the normal game state.
Further, in the layer 6, even if the information regarding the state is displayed (drawn), the display contents of the layer (layer 7) located at the back of the screen from the layer can be visually recognized.

The layer 7 is a layer located deeper than the layer 6 on the screen, and is a layer for displaying (drawing) information about the background.
As shown in FIG. 35, the background information includes, for example, a background image showing a normal gaming state, a background image showing a time-saving gaming state (not shown), a background image showing a probabilistic gaming state (not shown), and a hit state (not shown). A background image showing the above can be mentioned.
In the image generation process, the display screens shown in FIGS. 36 and 36 are displayed as one frame by synthesizing the above layers 1 to 7.

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Next, a first example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 36 assumes a case where the game ball passes through the gate member 20 (that is, a right-handed hit is performed in the normal game state) during the execution of the symbol variation game in the normal game state.
Specifically, when the image / sound CPU 204 receives the gate passage subcommand at the timing T1, the image / sound CPU 204 draws the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) in the layer 6. In addition, the speaker 10 outputs a sound prompting the player to strike left.
As a result, the voice "Please hit left" is output from the speaker 10, and the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is displayed on the image display device 26.
In FIG. 36, layers 1 to 7 are always combined and displayed before and after the timing T1 is reached.
In this way, when a right-handed hit is made in the normal game state, a notification for urging the left-handed hit is given.

(A diagram illustrating a second example of the notification mode)
Next, a second example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 37.

FIG. 37 shows a case where the game ball passes through the gate member 20 during power restoration in the normal game state (when a power restoration command is received) (that is, a right-handed hit is performed during power restoration in the normal game state). ) Is assumed.
Specifically, the power supply is turned off until the timing T1, and the image display device 26 is also turned off (non-display) as shown by diagonal lines.
Then, when the power is turned on at the timing T1, the main CPU 101 starts the restoration process, and the image display device 26 displays "Screen display restoration in progress".
At this time, the information being restored to the screen display is drawn on the layer 1, and the layer 6 is not drawn.
Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined, and the above-mentioned "returning to screen display" is displayed.

Then, at the timing T2, the image / sound CPU 204 receives the gate passage subcommand. In this case, as described in FIG. 36, the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is drawn in the layer 6, and the sound prompting the left-handed person is output from the speaker 10. However, since the information during screen display restoration is still drawn in layer 1, the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is drawn, but when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the layer 1 is displayed. Depending on the displayed content, it is not visible, and the speaker 10 notifies only the voice "Please hit left".

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T3, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-design or the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a symbol stop command, a demo command, etc.) is received.
Further, when the image display device 26 is restored, the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is visibly displayed.
At this time, the layer 1 is not drawn and nothing is displayed (drawn), and when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the display contents after the layer 2 can be visually recognized. Therefore, the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) can be visually recognized.

As described above, when the game ball passes through the gate member 20 during the power restoration in the normal game state, the image display device 26 performs only during the screen display restoration, and only the speaker 10 is notified to prompt the player to strike left. I tried to do it at.
As a result, for example, the administrator can visually recognize the image display device 26 to grasp that the screen display is being restored when the power is restored, and the player hears a notification urging the speaker 10 to strike left. Therefore, even if the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is not displayed, the game to be performed (left-handed) can be understood.
Further, as shown by the timing T2, the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is drawn on the layer 6 even when the screen display is being restored and the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is invisible. I did it. Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed.
As a result, it is possible to uniformly standardize the process of synthesizing and displaying layers 1 to 7 regardless of whether or not the power is restored. For example, it is possible to eliminate the need for unique processing during power restoration, such as not drawing left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) in layer 6 because the power is being restored even though the gate passage subcommand is received. , When the gate passage subcommand is received, the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) can be drawn on the layer 6.

The volume value of "Please hit left" output from the speaker 10 at the timing T2 may or may not depend on the currently set volume value.
If it does not depend on the currently set volume value, the output may be performed at the maximum volume value.
When it depends on the currently set volume value, it is possible to hear a notification prompting the player to perform a left-handed strike at a desired volume value, and the game can proceed comfortably.
It does not depend on the currently set volume value, for example, when outputting at the maximum volume value, the player is sure to perform left-handed even if the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is not displayed. Can be recognized by.

In FIG. 37, it is assumed that only the voice is notified by the speaker 10 at the timing T2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be suggested that the light emitting device 9 is also used for left-handed striking. Specifically, at timing T2, it may be suggested that the light emitting device 9 blinks at high speed to perform left-handed striking, or suggests that only the left side of the light emitting device 9 emits light to perform left-handed striking. May be good.

Note that, in FIG. 37, the time of power restoration (when a power restoration command is received) has been described as an example, but the same can be applied even when the power is turned on (when a power on command is received).

In addition, in FIG. 37, the case where the right-handed hit is performed during the power restoration in the normal game state is assumed, but the description is not limited to this, and for example, it is on the right side of the game area 7 and above the gate member 20. An event in which the game ball is stopped (for example, an event in which the game ball is sandwiched between the center accessory and the game nail) has occurred, and accidentally during power restoration in the normal game state. An irregular case may be assumed in which the game ball has stopped stopping and has passed through the gate member 20.

In the present embodiment, the right-handed display 29c is provided, but the left-handed display is not provided. Therefore, in the case (timing T2) of FIG. 37, the left-handed display is visually performed. There is no way to confirm that.
Therefore, the left-handed display may be provided and the left-handed display may be turned on at the timing T2.
As a result, even if the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) cannot be visually recognized by the image display device 26, it is possible to visually recognize that the left-handed display is in a state of performing left-handed.

In the example of FIG. 37, when the game ball hits the normal symbol in the normal symbol hit determination process performed by passing the game ball through the gate member 20, and the game ball enters the second starting port 22, the icon ( The symbol variation game is executed by inserting the game ball into the second starting port 22 without displaying the variation icon and the hold icon). As a result, the symbol variation game is executed even though the icon is not displayed, which can give the player a sense of discomfort and indirectly indicate that the optimal game is not performed for the player. Can be suggested to.
Further, in the example of FIG. 37, the normal symbol hit determination process is performed by passing the game ball through the gate member 20, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the normal symbol hit determination process itself is not performed. Alternatively, the symbol hit determination process is normally performed, but "256/256" may be used so that the normal symbol is lost.

(A diagram illustrating a second example (another example) of the notification mode)
Next, a second example (another example) of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In addition, in FIG. 38, the description of the common part with FIG. 37 is omitted, and the different part will be mainly described.

FIG. 38 shows another example of FIG. 37. That is, FIG. 38 shows the case where a start port-related subcommand (particularly, a subcommand indicating that the game ball has entered the first start port 21) is received during power restoration in the time-saving game state (probability change game state is also possible). (That is, when a left-handed hit is made in a short-time game state).
Specifically, the power is turned off until the timing T1, and the image display device 26 is also turned off (non-display) as shown by the diagonal line, and the right-handed lamp (right-handed display 29c). Is also off as shown by the diagonal line.
Then, when the power is turned on at the timing T1, the return process is started by the main CPU 101, the image display device 26 displays "Screen display return in progress", and the right-handed lamp (right-handed display 29c) lights up.
At this time, the information being restored to the screen display is drawn on the layer 1, and the layer 6 is not drawn.
Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined, and the above-mentioned "returning to screen display" is displayed.

Then, at the timing T2, the image / sound CPU 204 receives the start port related subcommand. In this case, the right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) is drawn on the layer 6, and the sound prompting the right-handed person is output from the speaker 10. However, since the information during screen display restoration is still drawn in layer 1, the right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) is drawn, but when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the layer 1 is displayed. Depending on the display content, it is not visible, and the speaker 10 outputs a voice saying "Please hit right" and the right-handed lamp (right-handed display 29c) is turned on for notification.

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T3, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-design or the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a symbol stop command, a demo command, etc.) is received.
Further, when the image display device 26 is restored, the right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) is visibly displayed.
At this time, the layer 1 is not drawn and nothing is displayed (drawn), and when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the display contents after the layer 2 can be visually recognized. Therefore, the right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) can be visually recognized.
In this way, when a start port-related subcommand (particularly, a subcommand indicating that the game ball has entered the first start port 21) is received during power restoration in the time-saving game state (or probability change game state). However, the same effect as that described in FIG. 37 is obtained.

Further, during the power restoration, the initial operation of the movable body 28 is performed as described above, so that the display content of the image display device 26 becomes difficult to see, but the right-handed lamp (right-handed display 29c) is in the initial operation. Since it is not affected, the game to be played (left-handed) can be understood by checking the right-handed lamp (right-handed display 29c).

The volume value of "Please hit right" output from the speaker 10 at the timing T2 may or may not depend on the currently set volume value.
If it does not depend on the currently set volume value, the output may be performed at the maximum volume value.
When it depends on the currently set volume value, it is possible to hear a notification prompting the player to perform a right-handed strike at a desired volume value, and the game can proceed comfortably.
When outputting at the maximum volume value without depending on the currently set volume value, for example, the player is sure to perform right-handed stroke even if the right-handed stroke information (right-handed image 26s) is not displayed. Can be recognized by.

In FIG. 38, it is assumed that only the voice is notified by the speaker 10 at the timing T2, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be suggested that the light emitting device 9 is also used for right-handed striking. Specifically, at the timing T2, it may be suggested that the light emitting device 9 blinks at high speed to perform right-handed striking, or suggests that only the right side of the light emitting device 9 emits light to perform right-handed striking. May be good.

In FIG. 38, the power restoration time (when the power restoration command is received) has been described as an example, but the same can be applied when the power is turned on (when the power supply on command is received).

In addition, in FIG. 38, the case where the left-handed hit is performed during the power restoration in the time-saving game state is described, but the description is not limited to this, and for example, it is on the left side of the game area 7 and the first starting port 21. An event (for example, an event in which the game ball is pinched between the center accessory and the game nail) is occurring above the game ball, and the power is restored accidentally in the time-saving game state. An irregular case may be assumed in which the game ball has stopped stopping and has passed through the first starting port 21.

In the example of FIG. 38, when the game ball enters the first starting port 21, the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 21 without displaying the icon (the variable icon, the hold icon). Execute a symbol change game by. As a result, the symbol variation game is executed even though the icon is not displayed, which can give the player a sense of discomfort and indirectly indicate that the optimal game is not performed for the player. Can be suggested to.
Further, in the example of FIG. 38, the special symbol hit determination process is performed by inserting the game ball into the first starting port 21, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol hit determination process itself is not performed. Alternatively, the special symbol hit determination process is performed, but it may be lost at "319/319".

(A diagram illustrating a third example of the notification mode)
Next, a third example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 39.

FIG. 39 assumes a case where the player adjusts the volume while waiting for a customer in the normal gaming state.
Specifically, when the image / sound CPU 204 receives the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand (subcommand related to the volume value in the example of FIG. 39) at the timing T1, the speaker icon image 26p and the speaker icon image 26p in the layer 3 The volume value information (level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 3) corresponding to the current volume value is drawn.
Further, the speaker 10 outputs "mi ♪" which is an adjustment sound corresponding to the volume value 3.
In FIG. 39, the volume value up to the timing T1 is 3, and the operation of the timing T1 indicates the initial operation of the cross key button 16. That is, the volume value is 3 even after the timing T1.

Then, when the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand (volume value change (decrease) subcommand in the example of FIG. 39) is received at the timing T2, the speaker icon image 26p and the current volume value correspond to the layer 3. Draw the volume value information (level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 2).
In addition, the speaker 10 outputs “Re ♪”, which is an adjustment sound corresponding to the volume value 2.
Since the timing T2 is the second operation in which the cross key button 16 is continuously operated from the initial operation of the timing T1, the volume value is 2, and the volume value is reduced by one step.
This is the case when the volume is adjusted by the player while waiting for a customer in the normal game state.

(A diagram illustrating a fourth example of the notification mode)
Next, a fourth example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 40.

FIG. 40 assumes a case where the player adjusts the volume (the amount of light can be adjusted) during the power restoration (when the power restoration command is received).
Specifically, the power supply is turned off until the timing T1, and the image display device 26 is also turned off (non-display) as shown by diagonal lines. The volume value at this time is set to 3.
Then, when the power is turned on at the timing T1, the main CPU 101 starts the restoration process, and the image display device 26 displays "Screen display restoration in progress".
At this time, the information being restored to the screen display is drawn on the layer 1, and the layer 3 is not drawn.
Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined, and the above-mentioned "returning to screen display" is displayed.

Then, at the timing T2, the image / sound CPU 204 receives the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 40, the subcommand related to the volume value). In this case, the speaker icon image 26p and the volume value information corresponding to the current volume value (level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 3) are drawn on the layer 3.
Further, the speaker 10 outputs "mi ♪" which is an adjustment sound corresponding to the volume value 3.
However, since the information during screen display restoration is still drawn in layer 1, the volume value information (level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 3) is drawn, but the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26. Occasionally, it becomes invisible due to the display content of the layer 1, and only the adjustment sound "Mi ♪" is notified by the speaker 10.
In FIG. 40, the volume value up to the timing T1 is 3, and the operation of the timing T1 indicates the initial operation of the cross key button 16. That is, the volume value is 3 even after the timing T1.

Then, when the volume value / light intensity value related subcommand (volume value change (decrease) subcommand in the example of FIG. 40) is received at the timing T3, the speaker icon image 26p and the current volume value correspond to the layer 3. Draw the volume value information (level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 2).
In addition, the speaker 10 outputs “Re ♪”, which is an adjustment sound corresponding to the volume value 2.
However, since the information during screen display restoration is still drawn in layer 1, the volume value information (level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 2) is drawn, but the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26. Occasionally, it becomes invisible due to the display content of the layer 1, and only the adjustment sound "Re ♪" is notified by the speaker 10.
Since the timing T3 is the second operation in which the cross key button 16 is continuously operated from the initial operation of the timing T1, the volume value is changed to the volume value 2, and the volume value is reduced by one step. That is, the level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 2 is invisible, but the process of changing the volume value 3 to the volume value 2 is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having to operate the cross key button 16 again after the return condition is satisfied.

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T4, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-symbols and the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a special symbol variation pattern designation command, a demo command, etc.) is received.
Further, when the image display device 26 is restored, the volume value information (level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 2) is visibly displayed. Since the adjustment sound "Re ♪" by the speaker 10 is a single sound, it is not output at the timing T4.
At this time, the layer 1 is not drawn and nothing is displayed (drawn), and when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the display contents after the layer 2 can be visually recognized. Therefore, the volume value information (level gauge image corresponding to the volume value 2) can be visually recognized.

As described above, when the volume adjustment is performed during the power restoration, the image display device 26 performs only during the screen display restoration, and the notification related to the volume adjustment is performed only by the speaker 10.
As a result, for example, the administrator can visually recognize the image display device 26 to understand that the screen display is being restored when the power is restored, and the player listens to the adjustment sound from the speaker 10 to obtain volume value information. Even if is not displayed, it can be understood that the volume adjustment is being performed.
Further, even when the power is being restored and the screen display is being restored, the volume value is changed if the volume is adjusted. Therefore, it is troublesome to have the player operate the cross key button 16 again after the restoration condition is satisfied. Can be prevented from occurring.
Further, as shown by the timing T2 and the timing T3, the volume value information corresponding to the current volume value is drawn even when the screen display is being restored and the volume value information is invisible. Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed.
As a result, it is possible to uniformly standardize the process of synthesizing and displaying layers 1 to 7 regardless of whether or not the power is restored. For example, since the volume value / light intensity value subcommand is received, but the power is being restored, it is possible to eliminate the need for specific processing during power restoration, such as not drawing the volume value information in layer 3, and the volume is uniformly increased. When the value / light intensity value subcommand is received, the volume value information can be drawn in the layer 3.

In FIG. 40, the description has been given by taking as an example the time when the power is restored (when the power restoration command is received), but the same can be applied when the power is turned on (when the power on command is received).

In the example of FIG. 40, if the volume is adjusted while "Returning to screen display" is displayed, the adjustment sound corresponding to the current volume value and the adjusted volume value is output. However, for example, when the current volume value is the minimum volume value level 1 and an operation for reducing the volume value (operation of the left direction button of the cross key button 16) is performed, the adjustment sound "do ♪" is performed. May be output, or the adjustment sound "do ♪" may not be output and may be silenced. Similarly, if an operation to increase the volume value (operation of the right direction button of the cross key button 16) is performed when the current volume value is the maximum volume value level 5, the adjustment sound "So ♪" is played. It may be output, or it may be silenced without outputting the adjustment sound "So ♪".
As a result, when outputting the adjustment sound, the same sound (do ♪ or so ♪) will be output continuously, so even if the level gauge image corresponding to the current volume value is invisible, it will be output. It is possible to recognize that the volume value cannot be adjusted any more.
Further, even when the adjustment sound is not output, for example, when the left direction button of the cross key button 16 is continuously operated, the adjustment sound is suddenly not output and becomes silent, so that the volume value cannot be adjusted any more. You can make them recognize that.

(A diagram illustrating a fifth example of the notification mode)
Next, a fifth example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 41.

FIG. 41 assumes a case where a game ball enters the first starting port 21 during execution of a symbol variation game in a normal game state.
Specifically, when the image / sound CPU 204 receives the start port related subcommand (subcommand related to entering the first start port 21 in the example of FIG. 41) at the timing T1, the number hold information and the number hold information and the number hold information are received in the layer 2. Draw icon information. In addition, a winning sound "Piron ♪" indicating that a game ball has entered the first starting port 21 and a normal holding icon has been displayed in the image display area 26g of the first holding ball of the first starting port is output from the speaker 10. Will be done.
In FIG. 41, layers 1 to 7 are always combined and displayed before and after the timing T1 is reached.
In this way, the notification when the game ball enters the first starting port 21 during the execution of the symbol variation game in the normal game state is performed.

(A diagram illustrating a sixth example of the notification mode)
Next, a sixth example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 42.

FIG. 42 assumes a case where a game ball enters the first starting port 21 during power restoration in a normal game state (when a power restoration command is received).
Specifically, the power supply is turned off until the timing T1, and the image display device 26 is also turned off (non-display) as shown by diagonal lines.
Then, when the power is turned on at the timing T1, the main CPU 101 starts the restoration process, and the image display device 26 displays "Screen display restoration in progress".
At this time, in layer 1, the information during screen display restoration is drawn, and in layer 2, only the number holding information related to the number holding is 0 is drawn.
Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined, and the above-mentioned "returning to screen display" is displayed.
Although the number holding information is drawn on the layer 2, when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the display contents of the layer 1 make it invisible.

Then, at the timing T2, the image / sound CPU 204 receives a start port-related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 42, a subcommand related to entering the ball into the first start port 21). In this case, in layer 2, the number holding information “0” related to the number holding and the variable icon to be displayed in the variable icon display area 26o are drawn.
Further, a winning sound "Piron ♪" indicating that the game ball has entered the first starting port 21 and the normal variable icon is displayed in the variable icon display area 26o is output from the speaker 10.
However, since the information during screen display restoration is still drawn in layer 1, the number holding information "0" related to the number holding and the variable icon to be displayed in the variable icon display area 26o are drawn, but the layers are combined. Then, when the image is displayed on the image display device 26, it becomes invisible due to the display content of the layer 1, and only the winning sound “Piron ♪” is notified by the speaker 10.

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T3, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-design or the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a symbol stop command, a demo command, etc.) is received.
Further, when the image display device 26 is restored, the number hold and the variation icon are visibly displayed, and the BGM output during the variation display is output.
At this time, the layer 1 is not drawn and nothing is displayed (drawn), and when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the display contents after the layer 2 can be visually recognized. Therefore, the number hold and the variable icon are visible.

In this way, when a game ball enters the first starting port 21 during power restoration (when a power restoration command is received), the image display device 26 performs only during screen display restoration and is related to the entry. The notification is performed only by the speaker 10.
As a result, for example, the administrator can visually recognize the image display device 26 to grasp that the screen display is being restored when the power is restored, and the player listens to the winning sound from the speaker 10 to hold the number holding information. Even if the or icon information is not displayed, it can be understood that the game ball has entered the starting port.
Further, as shown by the timing T2, the number hold information and the icon information are drawn even when the screen display is being restored and the number hold information and the icon information are invisible. Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed.
As a result, it is possible to uniformly standardize the process of synthesizing and displaying layers 1 to 7 regardless of whether or not the power is restored. For example, since the power is being restored even though the start port related subcommand is received, it is possible to eliminate the need for the unique processing during the power restoration, such as not drawing the number hold information and the icon information in layer 2, and uniformly, When the start port related subcommand is received, the number holding information and the icon information can be drawn in the layer 2.

Note that, in FIG. 42, the time of power restoration (when a power restoration command is received) has been described as an example, but the same can be applied even when the power is turned on (when a power on command is received).

If the game ball enters the first start port 21 during the power restoration in the normal game state (when the power restoration command is received), but the above-mentioned "fourth storage area" is already stored. , The winning sound is not notified by the speaker 10. As a result, the player can be made to recognize that the ball has entered the first starting port 21 in a situation where the "fourth storage area" is stored.

(A diagram illustrating a sixth example (another example) of the notification mode)
Next, a sixth example (another example) of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 43. In FIG. 43, the description of the parts common to and the part different from FIG. 42 will be omitted, and the parts different from each other will be mainly described.

FIG. 43 is different from FIG. 42 in that the display modes of the main hold indicator and the sub hold indicator are added.
Specifically, the number of hold counters is 3 until the timing T2, and the main hold indicator and the sub hold indicator are displayed as "◎ ○".
Then, at the timing T2, when the start port related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 43, the subcommand related to the entry into the first start port 21) is received, the hold number counter becomes 4, and the main hold indicator and the main hold indicator, and The sub-hold indicator is displayed as "◎◎".
After that, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T3, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-symbols and the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a special symbol variation pattern designation command, a symbol stop command, a demo command, etc.) is received.
That is, at the timing T2, the number hold information and the icon information are invisible, but the notification of the winning sound by the speaker 10 can be heard, and the winning notification by updating the display of the main hold display and the sub hold display. Is visible.
As a result, even if the number hold information and the icon information are invisible, the winning can be visually recognized (confirmed) separately on the main hold display and the sub hold display.
Further, during the power restoration, the initial operation of the movable body 28 is performed as described above, so that the display content of the image display device 26 becomes difficult to see, but the main hold display and the sub hold display are in the initial operation. Since it is not affected, the prize can be visually confirmed (confirmed) by checking the main hold indicator and the sub hold indicator.

In FIG. 43, the case where the power is restored (when the power restoration command is received) is taken as an example, but the same can be applied when the power is turned on (when the power on command is received).

(A diagram illustrating a seventh example of the notification mode)
Next, a seventh example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an icon display mode in the above-mentioned hold look-ahead effect and a light emitting mode of the start port light emitting device 21a linked to the icon display mode.
Specifically, the image / sound CPU 204 receives a start port-related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 44, a subcommand related to entering the first start port 21) at the timing T1, and the start port-related subcommand is sent. When the hold look-ahead effect (blue) is shown, the number hold information and the icon information (blue) are drawn in layer 2 with reference to the change scenario.
Then, when layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed, "Δ" indicating a blue hold icon is displayed in the first start port fourth hold ball image display area 26j.
Further, the speaker 10 outputs a winning sound "Poron ♪" notifying that the blue hold icon is displayed when the ball enters the first starting port 21.
Further, the light emitting drive CPU 208 receives a start port related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 44, a subcommand related to entering the ball into the first start port 21) at the timing T1, and the start port related subcommand is a hold look-ahead effect ( When it indicates blue), the start port light emitting device 21a is made to emit blue light.
In this way, when the first starting port 21 enters the ball, a blue hold icon is displayed, and in conjunction with this, it is notified that the starting port light emitting device 21a emits light in blue.

Then, when the image / sound CPU 204 receives the fluctuation pattern-related subcommand at the timing T2, the image / sound CPU 204 refers to the change scenario (in FIG. 44, the scenario changes from blue to yellow), and in layer 2, the numerical value is set. Draw hold information and icon information (yellow).
Then, when layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed, "☆" indicating a yellow hold icon is displayed in the first start port third hold ball image display area 26i.
In addition, the speaker 10 outputs a changing sound "Kean ♪" notifying that the yellow hold icon has been updated.
Further, when the light emitting drive CPU 208 receives the fluctuation pattern related subcommand at the timing T2, the light emitting drive CPU 208 causes the start port light emitting device 21a to emit light in yellow.
In this way, when the next symbol variation game is executed, a yellow hold icon is displayed, and in conjunction with this, it is notified that the start port light emitting device 21a emits light in yellow.

(Figure for Explaining Eighth Example of Notification Mode)
Next, an eighth example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 45.
Note that FIG. 45 shows an example in which the hold look-ahead effect described with reference to FIG. 44 is started from the incoming ball at the time of power restoration. Therefore, the description of the common parts with FIG. 44 will be omitted, and the different parts will be mainly described.

Specifically, the start port light emitting device 21a is turned off until the timing T2, and the start port related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 45, relating to the entry into the first start port 21) reaches the timing T2. When a subcommand) is received and the start port related subcommand indicates a hold look-ahead effect (blue), the number hold information and the icon information (blue) are drawn in layer 2 with reference to the change scenario. .. However, in layer 1, since the screen display returning information is continuously drawn from the timing T1, the number hold information and the icon information (blue) are drawn, but when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26. It is invisible due to the display contents of layer 1.
Further, at the timing T2, the winning sound "Poron ♪" is output from the speaker 10 to notify that the blue hold icon is displayed (actually invisible) when the ball enters the first starting port 21.
Further, at the timing T2, the start port light emitting device 21a emits light in blue.

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T3, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-design or the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a symbol stop command, a demo command, etc.) is received.
At this time, since the layer 1 is not drawn, the variable icon of “Δ” indicating blue is visually displayed in the variable icon display area 26o.
In this way, when the game ball enters the first starting port 21 and the hold look-ahead effect is started during the power restoration (when the power restoration command is received), the image display device 26 only performs the screen display restoration. , The notification related to the hold look-ahead effect is performed by the speaker 10 and the start port light emitting device 21a.
As a result, for example, the administrator can visually recognize the image display device 26 to know that the screen display is being restored when the power is restored, and the player can hear the winning sound from the speaker 10 and the start port. By visually recognizing the light emitting mode of the light emitting device 21a, it can be understood that the hold look-ahead effect is started even if the number hold information and the icon information are not displayed.
Further, as shown by the timing T2, the number hold information and the icon information are drawn even when the screen display is being restored and the number hold information and the icon information are invisible. Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed.
As a result, it is possible to uniformly standardize the process of synthesizing and displaying layers 1 to 7 regardless of whether or not the power is restored. For example, since the power is being restored even though the start port related subcommand is received, it is possible to eliminate the need for the unique processing during the power restoration, such as not drawing the number hold information and the icon information in layer 2, and uniformly, When the start port related subcommand is received, the number holding information and the icon information can be drawn in the layer 2.

Further, during the power restoration, the initial operation of the movable body 28 is performed as described above, so that the display content of the image display device 26 becomes difficult to see, but the start port light emitting device 21a is not affected by the initial operation. By confirming the start port light emitting device 21a, it is possible to visually (confirm) that the hold look-ahead effect has started.

In addition, in FIG. 45, the time of power restoration (when the power restoration command is received) has been described as an example, but the same can be applied even when the power is turned on (when the power on command is received).

(A diagram illustrating a ninth example of the notification mode)
Next, a ninth example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 46 shows the case where a start port-related subcommand (particularly, a subcommand indicating that the game ball has entered the first start port 21) is received during power restoration in the time-saving game state (probability change game state is also possible) (that is, , When a left-handed strike is performed in a time-saving game state), and is a diagram for explaining the characteristics of the light emitting mode of the start port light emitting device 21a in that case.

Specifically, the power supply is turned off until the timing T1, and the image display device 26 is also turned off (non-display) as shown by diagonal lines.
Then, when the power is turned on at the timing T1, the main CPU 101 starts the restoration process, and the image display device 26 displays "Screen display restoration in progress".
At this time, in layer 1, the information during screen display restoration is drawn, and in layer 2, only the number holding information related to the number holding is 0 is drawn.
Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined, and the above-mentioned "returning to screen display" is displayed.
Although the number holding information is drawn on the layer 2, when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the display contents of the layer 1 make it invisible.
Further, the start port light emitting device 21a and the speaker lamp 10a are turned off, and the right-handed lamp (right-handed indicator 29c), which is not shown, is turned on.

Then, at the timing T2, the image / sound CPU 204 receives the start port related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 46, the subcommand related to entering the ball into the first start port 21), and in layer 2, the number hold information. Is drawn, and right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) is drawn in layer 6 (not shown). However, since the screen display returning information is continuously drawn from the timing T1 in the layer 1, the number holding information and the right-handed information are drawn, but when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the layer is displayed. It is invisible due to the display content of 1.

Further, at the timing T2, the start port light emitting device 21a and the speaker lamp 10a are turned off. The term "off" here means that the start port light emitting device 21a and the speaker lamp 10a remain off even though the game ball has entered the first start port 21.
For example, in the case of the start port light emitting device 21a, if the game ball enters the first start port 21, it can emit light in any of the colors shown in FIG. 28, but the first start is performed during the power restoration in the time-saving game state. When a game ball enters the mouth 21, any color shown in FIG. 28 is prevented from emitting light.
Specifically, even if it is "white", which is a mere winning notification without a hold look-ahead effect, as shown in FIG. 28, it does not emit light, and the special symbol collision determination process performed by the ball entering is performed. Even if the result is a hit, it will not emit light with a "rainbow".
Further, in the case of the speaker lamp 10a, if the game ball enters the first starting port 21 and hits the execution of the flash effect at the time of winning, it can emit light in any color indicated by the flash effect at the time of winning, but the time is shortened. When a game ball enters the first starting port 21 during power restoration in the game state, the light is not emitted in any color. It should be noted that the fact that no color is emitted may mean that the execution lottery for the winning flash effect itself may not be performed, or as a result of the execution lottery for the winning flash effect, no light may be emitted in any color.
With this configuration, for example, when the game ball is inserted into the first start port 21 in the normal game state, the start port light emitting device 21a emits light in any of the colors shown in FIG. 28. If the game ball enters the first start port 21 during the power restoration in the time-saving game state, it will not emit light in any color (it does not even emit white light), which can give the player a sense of discomfort and the game. It is possible to indirectly notify that the optimum game is not performed for the player (the first starting port 21 is not the starting port to be entered).
In addition, the speaker lamp 10a emits light even though the optimum game for the player is not performed (the first start port 21 is not the start port to be entered), so that the game is played in the first start port 21. It is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that entering the ball is the optimal game.

The example of FIG. 46 is a case where the game ball enters the first start port 21 during the power restoration in the time-saving game state, but the game ball enters the first start port 21 during the power restoration in the normal game state. When the ball enters, as described in FIG. 45, it is possible to make the start port light emitting device 21a emit light, and it is also possible to make the speaker lamp 10a emit light.

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T3, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-design or the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a symbol stop command, a demo command, etc.) is received.
Further, when the image display device 26 is restored, the number hold is visibly displayed, and the BGM output during the variable display is output.
At this time, the layer 1 is not drawn and nothing is displayed (drawn), and when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the display contents after the layer 2 can be visually recognized. Therefore, the number hold is visible.
As shown in FIG. 46, when an event such as a game ball being inserted into the first starting port 21 during power restoration in the time-saving game state occurs, the icon corresponding to the entry (corresponding to the icon). The variable icon and hold icon) are not displayed. That is, the icon information is not drawn in the layer 2 of the timing T2, the variation icon is not displayed on the image display device 26 at the timing T3, and the variation icon is not displayed, but the symbol variation game is played. An event such as being executed is occurring.

In FIG. 46, the case where the power is restored (when the power restoration command is received) is taken as an example, but the same can be applied when the power is turned on (when the power on command is received).

(A diagram illustrating a ninth example (another example) of the notification mode)
Next, a ninth example (another example) of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 47. In FIG. 47, the description of the parts common to FIG. 46 will be omitted, and the parts different from those of FIG. 46 will be mainly described.

FIG. 47 assumes a case where the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 22 during the power restoration in the normal game state. In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, even in the normal game state, the opening / closing member of the second starting port 22 may be opened due to the normal game state, so that the game is played in the second starting port 22. It is possible to let the ball enter.
On the other hand, as described above, when the game ball is configured so as not to hit the normal game state in the normal game state, the case where the game ball enters the second starting port 22 in the normal game state is, for example, in the time-saving game state. 2 In the process of closing the opening / closing member of the starting port 22, the game ball to be entered into the second starting port 22 is pinched, and the game shifts to the normal game state in that state, and is sandwiched in the shifted normal game state. Is resolved, and it is assumed that the game ball that was about to enter the second starting port 22 enters the second starting port 22.

Specifically, at the timing T2, the image / sound CPU 204 receives a start port related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 47, a subcommand related to entering the second start port 22), and in layer 2, The number hold information is drawn, and the left-handed information (left-handed image 26r) is drawn on the layer 6 (not shown). However, since the screen display returning information is continuously drawn from the timing T1 in the layer 1, the number hold information and the left-handed information are drawn, but when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the layer is displayed. It is invisible due to the display content of 1.

Further, at the timing T2, the start port light emitting device 21a and the speaker lamp 10a are turned off. That is, even if the game ball is inserted into the second start port 22 during the power restoration in the normal game state, the start port light emitting device 21a and the speaker lamp 10a do not emit light.
For example, even if the result of the special symbol collision determination process performed by entering the ball is a hit, the start port light emitting device 21a is not made to emit light with a "rainbow".
In this way, even if the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 22 during the power restoration in the normal game state, the optimum game for the player is not performed (the second starting port 22 is inserted). It is possible to indirectly notify that it is not a power starting port).

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T3, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-design or the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a symbol stop command, a demo command, etc.) is received.

In FIG. 47, the case where the power is restored (when the power restoration command is received) is taken as an example, but the same can be applied when the power is turned on (when the power on command is received).

(A diagram illustrating a tenth example of the notification mode)
Next, a tenth example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 48.

FIG. 48 assumes a case where an error occurs during power restoration.
Specifically, the power supply is turned off until the timing T1, and the image display device 26 is also turned off (non-display) as shown by diagonal lines.
Then, when the power is turned on at the timing T1, the main CPU 101 starts the restoration process, and the image display device 26 displays "Screen display restoration in progress".
At this time, in layer 1, the information during screen display restoration is drawn.
Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined, and the above-mentioned "returning to screen display" is displayed.

Then, at the timing T2, the image / sound CPU 204 receives an error-related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 48, a subcommand related to a radio wave error). In this case, the information during the restoration of the screen display and the error information related to the radio wave error are drawn on the layer 1.
Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined, and the image display device 26 displays that the screen display is being restored and that the radio wave error 26u indicates that a radio wave error has occurred.
At the same time, a warning sound and a voice for notifying a radio wave error are output from the speaker 10.

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T3, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the sub-design or the like. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be a case where a predetermined command (for example, a special symbol variation pattern designation command, a demo command, etc.) is received.
In addition, although the display during the screen display return is terminated when the return condition is satisfied, since it is assumed that the radio wave error has not been resolved yet, the error information related to the radio wave error is still drawn in layer 1. The radio wave error 26u is displayed on the image display device 26. At the same time, a warning sound and a voice for notifying a radio wave error are output from the speaker 10.
In this way, when an error occurs during power restoration, the information related to the error is displayed together with the display during the restoration of the screen display. At the same time, a warning sound and a voice for notifying a radio wave error are output from the speaker 10. As a result, the administrator can quickly grasp that an error has occurred during power restoration.

In FIG. 48, the case where the power is restored (when the power restoration command is received) is taken as an example, but the same can be applied when the power is turned on (when the power on command is received).

Further, in FIG. 48, the occurrence of a radio wave error has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same notification may be performed for other errors.

(Figure for Explaining Eleventh Example of Notification Mode)
Next, the eleventh example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG. 49.

FIG. 49 assumes a case where the power is cut off during the winning game and then the power is restored. In particular, FIG. 49 shows the characteristics related to the notification mode when the over-winning occurs at the large winning opening 24 during the power restoration. There is.
Specifically, the power is on and the winning game is performed until the timing T1 is reached. At this time, layer 1 is not drawn, right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) is drawn in layer 6, and jackpot information (for example, total prize ball number image 26v acquired in the winning game) is drawn in layer 7. It is being drawn. Then, the layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed, so that the image during the winning game is displayed.

Then, at the timing T1, the power is turned off (the power is cut off), and the image display device 26 is also turned off (not displayed) as shown by the diagonal lines.
After that, when the power is turned on at the timing T2, the return process is started by the main CPU 101, and the image display device 26 displays "Please continue the game as it is while the screen display is returning".
At this time, the information during screen display restoration is drawn on the layer 1, the right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) is drawn on the layer 6, and the jackpot information is drawn on the layer 7. However, since the information during screen display restoration is drawn in layer 1, right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) and jackpot information are drawn, but when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the layer is displayed. It is invisible due to the display content of 1.
Further, the large winning opening 24 is opened after the interrupt is permitted between the timing T2 and the timing T3.

Then, at the timing T3, the image / sound CPU 204 receives the big winning opening related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 49, the subcommand related to the big winning opening entry ball detection signal). It should be noted that the subcommand related to the large winning opening corresponds to the above-mentioned over winning.
At this time, a sound "Piroleen ♪" is output from the speaker 10, and it is notified that an over-winning has occurred at the large winning opening 24.
The number of prize balls obtained by the over winning is added to the total number of prize balls image 26v in layer 7 and drawn. For example, when the total prize ball number image 26v up to the timing T2 is "488", the total prize ball number image 26v of "500" is drawn in the layer 7. However, since the information during screen display restoration is drawn in layer 1, when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, it is invisible due to the display contents of layer 1.
Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T4, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the image during the hit game. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or a predetermined command (for example, a large winning opening opening command transmitted when the large winning opening is opened, which is not shown), or when the large winning opening is closed. It may be the case that the sent large winning opening closing command, etc.) is received.
When the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the image during the winning game, the image during the winning game (for example, the total prize ball number image 26v after addition) is displayed visually again. Will be.

In this way, if an over-winning occurs at the large winning opening 24 while the power of the winning game is restored, the image display device 26 displays the information during the restoration of the screen display, and the over-winning notification is sent only by the speaker 10. I tried to do it.
As a result, for example, the administrator can visually recognize the image display device 26 to grasp that the screen display is being restored when the power is restored, and the player can obtain the total number of prize balls by over-winning. Although the state of being added to the image 26v cannot be visually recognized, the occurrence of the over-prize can be recognized by separately listening to the sound for notifying that the over-prize has occurred output from the speaker 10.

Further, as shown by the timing T3, even if the big hit information (particularly, the total prize ball number image 26v) is invisible while the screen display is being restored, the prize balls obtained by the over winning in the layer 7 The number is added to the total prize ball number image 26v and drawn. Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed.
As a result, it is possible to uniformly standardize the process of synthesizing and displaying layers 1 to 7 regardless of whether or not the power is restored. For example, a subcommand related to a big winning opening ball entry detection signal is received, but since the power is being restored, the big hit information (particularly, the total number of winning balls image 26v) is not drawn in layer 7, which is unique to the power restoration. It is possible to eliminate the processing, and uniformly draw the big hit information (particularly, the total number of winning balls image 26v) on the layer 7 when the subcommand related to the big winning opening ball entry detection signal is received. it can.

In FIG. 49, the case where the power is restored (when the power restoration command is received) is taken as an example, but the same can be applied when the power is turned on (when the power on command is received).

Not only the speaker 10 but also the light emitting device 9 may be used to notify the over winning. For example, when an over-winning occurs, the emission color may be different from the emission color up to that point.

(A diagram illustrating a twelfth example of the notification mode)
Next, a twelfth example of the notification mode will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 50 assumes a case where the power is cut off during the hit game and then the power is restored. In particular, FIG. 50 shows the characteristics related to the notification mode when the ball enters the normal winning opening 23 during the power restoration. ing.
Specifically, the power is on and the winning game is performed until the timing T1 is reached. At this time, layer 1 is undrawn, layer 4 is undrawn, right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) is drawn in layer 6, and jackpot information (for example, total acquired in the winning game) is drawn in layer 7. The prize ball number image 26v etc.) is drawn. Then, the layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed, so that the image during the winning game is displayed.

Then, at the timing T1, the power is turned off (the power is cut off), and the image display device 26 is also turned off (not displayed) as shown by the diagonal lines.
After that, when the power is turned on at the timing T2, the return process is started by the main CPU 101, and the image display device 26 displays "Please continue the game as it is while the screen display is returning".
At this time, the information during screen display restoration is drawn in the layer 1, the layer 4 is not drawn, the right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) is drawn in the layer 6, and the jackpot information is drawn in the layer 7. Has been done. However, since the information during screen display restoration is drawn in layer 1, right-handed information (right-handed image 26s) and jackpot information are drawn, but when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, the layer is displayed. It is invisible due to the display content of 1.

Then, at the timing T3, the image / sound CPU 204 receives the normal winning opening related subcommand (in the example of FIG. 50, the subcommand related to the normal winning opening entry ball detection signal). At this time, the sound "Charlen ♪" is output from the speaker 10, and it is notified that the game ball has entered the normal winning opening 23.
The number of prize balls obtained by entering the normal winning opening is added to the total number of prize balls image 26v in layer 7 and drawn. Further, in layer 4, the winning notification information (ball winning notification image 26w) to the normal winning opening is drawn. However, since the information during screen display restoration is drawn in layer 1, when the layers are combined and displayed on the image display device 26, it is invisible due to the display contents of layer 1.

Then, when the return condition is satisfied at the timing T4, the display during the screen display return is terminated, and the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the image during the hit game. The establishment of the return condition here may mean that a predetermined time has elapsed, or a predetermined command (for example, a large winning opening opening command transmitted when the large winning opening is opened, which is not shown), or when the large winning opening is closed. It may be the case that the sent large winning opening closing command, etc.) is received.
When the image display device 26 returns to the state of visually displaying the image during the winning game, the image during the winning game (for example, the total prize ball number image 26v after addition) is displayed again. Become.
Further, at the timing T4, the subcommand related to the normal winning opening ball entry detection signal is received again, and the winning notification information (ball entry notification image 26w) to the normal winning opening is drawn in the layer 4. As a result, in the image display device 26, the ball entry notification image 26w for notifying that one game ball has entered the normal winning opening 23 such as "+1" is visually displayed. At the same time, a sound "Charlen ♪" is output from the speaker 10 to notify that a game ball has entered the normal winning opening 23.

In this way, when a ball enters the normal winning opening 23 while the power of the winning game is restored, the image display device 26 displays the information during the restoration of the screen display to notify the normal winning opening 23 of the ball entry. Is performed only by the speaker 10.
As a result, for example, the administrator can visually recognize the image display device 26 to grasp that the screen display is being restored when the power is restored, and the player can normally enter the winning opening 23 to notify the ball entry 26w. Although it is not visible, it is possible to recognize the entry into the normal winning opening 23 by separately listening to the sound output from the speaker 10 notifying that the entry has occurred.

Further, as shown by the timing T3, even when the screen display is being restored and the jackpot information (particularly, the ball entry notification image 26w) is invisible, the drawing is performed on the layer 4. Then, layers 1 to 7 are combined and displayed.
As a result, it is possible to uniformly standardize the process of synthesizing and displaying layers 1 to 7 regardless of whether or not the power is restored. For example, a subcommand related to a normal winning opening ball entry detection signal is received, but since the power supply is being restored, the jackpot information (particularly, the entry ball notification image 26w) is not drawn in layer 4, which is a unique process during power restoration. Is unnecessary, and it is possible to uniformly draw the jackpot information (particularly, the winning ball notification image 26w) on the layer 4 when the subcommand related to the normal winning opening winning ball detection signal is received.

Details of the means and the like described in the game machine will be described.
A first game area (for example, a first game area 7a) where a game ball can flow down, a second game area where a game ball can flow down (for example, a second game area 7b), and the second game A ball-entry means (for example, a gate member 20) provided in the region and capable of entering a game ball, and a detection means (for example, a gate detection SW20a) capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the ball-entry means. When a game state control means (for example, the main CPU 101) that controls a predetermined game state (for example, a normal game state) and the detection means detect a game ball when the predetermined game state is controlled, A notification means (for example, an image / sound control unit 200b) for notifying that a game ball is launched into the first game area, and information at the time of power supply when power supply is started (for example, an image that the screen display is being restored). ) Is displayed on the display means (for example, the image display device 26), and the display control means (for example, the image / sound control unit 200b) is provided. The game ball is launched into the first game area by the first notification (for example, a sound notification of "Please hit left") and the display of predetermined information on the display means. A second notification (for example, a notification by an image of "please hit left") to notify that is included, and when the power supply time information is displayed on the display means, the detection means of the game ball. When the detection is performed, the second notification is not executed, but the first notification is executed.
Further, a first game area (for example, a second game area 7b) where the game ball can flow down, a second game area (for example, the first game area 7a) where the game ball can flow down, and the second game area. A ball-entry means (for example, the first starting port 21) provided in the game area of the above and capable of entering the game ball, and a detection means (for example, the first) capable of detecting the game ball that has entered the ball-entry means. The start port detection SW21a), the game state control means (for example, the main CPU 101) that controls a predetermined game state (for example, a time-saving game state), and the detection means that plays a game when the predetermined game state is controlled. When the ball is detected, the notification means (for example, the image / sound control unit 200b) for notifying that the game ball is launched into the first game area, and the power supply information (for example, power supply time information) when the power supply is started. A display control means (for example, an image / sound control unit 200b) for displaying an image (an image indicating that the screen display is being restored) is displayed on a display means (for example, an image display device 26). The first notification (for example, a notification by voice saying "Please hit right") to notify that the game ball is to be launched into the first game area, and the display of predetermined information to the display means are used to display the first information. When the power supply information is displayed on the display means, including a second notification (for example, a notification by an image of "Please hit right") for notifying that the game ball is to be launched into the game area. When the game ball is detected by the detection means, the second notification is not executed, but the first notification is executed.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example, but the contents described in the present embodiment can also be applied to a rotating body type gaming machine (slot machine), and a ball game machine. It can also be applied to the arrange ball game machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 10 Speaker 26 Image display device 100 Main control board 200 Production control board 200b Image / sound control unit

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A first game area where the game ball can flow down, a second game area where the game ball can flow down, and
A ball entry means provided in the second game area and capable of entering a game ball,
A detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the ball entry means and
A game state control means for controlling a predetermined game state, and
When the detection means detects a game ball while the predetermined game state is controlled, the notification means for notifying that the game ball is launched into the first game area, and the notification means.
A display control means that displays power supply information on the display means when power supply is started, and
With
The notification by the notification means is
A first notification that notifies that a game ball is launched into the first game area by sound output, and a first notification that a game ball is launched into the first game area by displaying predetermined information on the display means. Including 2 notifications
If the game ball is detected by the detection means while the power supply time information is displayed on the display means, the second notification is not executed, but the first notification is executed.
A game machine characterized by that.

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