JP2023061628A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of effectively improving amusement properties of a game without imposing a burden in the aspect of control in a situation in which a plurality of kinds of performances such as an advance notice and a ready-to-win state are executed concurrently.SOLUTION: When a specific performance whose degree of expectation for a special game state is higher than that of a predetermined performance is executed while background music (BGM1) is being reproduced, sound volume of the background music (BGM1) being reproduced is muted or the reproduction is stopped so that only sound effects and speech sounds are reproduced, and start of the reproduction of sound effects and start of the reproduction of the speech sound are not executed at the same time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a mammoth ball game machine, a slot, and an enclosed pachinko machine (managed game machine) that internally circulates enclosed game balls. To provide a game machine capable of effectively improving amusement of a game without imposing a burden on a control surface under a situation in which performances such as advance notice and ready-to-win are executed in parallel.

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional game machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, the game machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are known. This gaming machine is intended to enhance the enjoyment of the game by improving the performance by improving the control and devising the wiring regarding the sound and lamp performance.

JP 2015-226719 A JP 2020-62235 A

By the way, the number of presentations installed in game machines is increasing, and along with this, the number of sounds and lamp presentations is also increasing. Therefore, in the gaming machine as described above, there is a limit to the hardware functions in a situation where multiple types of advance notices and ready-to-win effects are executed in parallel. There was a problem that further ingenuity was required in terms of control and specifications.

Therefore, in view of the above problem, the present invention can effectively improve the interest of a game without imposing a burden on control in a situation where multiple types of advance notices, ready-to-win effects, and the like are executed in parallel. The purpose is to provide gaming machines.

The above objects of the present invention are achieved by the following means. In addition, although the inside of parenthesis is attached with the reference code|symbol of embodiment mentioned later, this invention is not limited to this.

According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, an effect executing means (for example, a sub-control CPU 900a shown in FIG. 4) that executes a game-related effect,
A sound effect that constitutes the effect related to the game;
A sound control means (for example, a sub-control CPU 900a and a sound LSI 801 shown in FIG. 4) that reproduces and adjusts the volume of a predetermined sound in the sound effect,
The sound effect includes background music (for example, BGM shown in FIG. 19, BGM1 and BGM2 shown in FIG. 21), sound effects (for example, sound effects shown in FIG. 19 and sound effects shown in FIG. 21), and dialogue sounds ( For example, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 19, the dialogue sound shown in FIG.
The sound control means (for example, the sub-control CPU 900a and the sound LSI 801 shown in FIG. 4) execute a predetermined effect while the background music (for example, the BGM shown in FIG. 19 and the BGM 1 shown in FIG. 21) are being reproduced. Thus, when the sound effects (for example, the sound effects shown in FIG. 19 and the sound effects shown in FIG. 21) and the dialogue sounds (for example, the dialogue sounds shown in FIG. 19 and the dialogue sounds shown in FIG. 21) are reproduced, The volume of the background music being reproduced (for example, the BGM shown in FIG. 19, BGM1 and BGM2 shown in FIG. 21) is adjusted to the sound effect (for example, the sound effect shown in FIG. 19, the sound effect shown in FIG. 21) and the dialogue. Decrease the volume to a predetermined volume smaller than the volume of the sound (for example, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 19, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 21),
The predetermined volume can be changed by the player using the operation means (for example, the setting button 15 shown in FIG. 1) to change the volume of the predetermined volume. 1) is set so that the volume is recognizable by the player even if the minimum operable volume is operated using the setting button 15) shown in FIG.
The sound control means (for example, the sub-control CPU 900a and the sound LSI 801 shown in FIG. 4), during the reproduction of the background music (for example, the BGM shown in FIG. 19, the BGM 1 shown in FIG. is higher than the predetermined effect, the sound effect (for example, the sound effect shown in FIG. 19 , the sound effect shown in FIG. 21) and the dialogue sound (for example, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 19, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 21), and the sound effect (for example, the sound effect shown in FIG. 21) and the dialogue sound (for example, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 19, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 21) are not started at the same time.
According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, the sound control means (for example, the sub-control CPU 900a and the sound LSI 801 shown in FIG. , when the sound effect (for example, the sound effect shown in FIG. 19, the sound effect shown in FIG. 21) is reproduced by executing the specific effect, the sound effect (for example, the sound effect shown in FIG. 19 , sound effects shown in FIG. 21), the dialog sounds (for example, the dialog sounds shown in FIG. 19 and the dialog sounds shown in FIG. 21) are not reproduced. It is characterized by becoming
According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 3, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, the sound control means (for example, the sub-control CPU 900a and the sound LSI 801 shown in FIG. is executed, and after the sound effect (for example, the sound effect shown in FIG. 21) and the dialogue sound (for example, the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 21) are reproduced, it is reproduced before the specific effect is executed. The background music (for example, BGM2 shown in FIG. 21) different from the background music (for example, BGM1 shown in FIG. 21) is started to be reproduced, and the background music (for example, BGM2 shown in FIG. 21) that was being reproduced before the specific effect was executed (for example, , BGM1) shown in FIG. 21 are stopped according to the start or end of the execution of the specific effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively improve the amusement of the game without imposing a burden on control in a situation in which a plurality of types of advance notices, ready-to-win effects, and the like are executed in parallel.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of the game board according to the same embodiment. It is a side cross-sectional view of the special symbol 2 starting device according to the same embodiment, (a) is an open state, (b) is a view showing a closed state. It is a block diagram showing a control device of the game machine according to the same embodiment. (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a conventional game, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an advantageous game state according to the same embodiment, and (c) is a distribution table used when winning a normal symbol lottery. It is a figure which shows an example. (a) is an explanatory diagram explaining a special time-saving symbol according to the same embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram explaining what can be done and what cannot be done when there are a plurality of advantageous gaming states according to the same embodiment. (a) to (d) are examples of screens for explaining the flow of displaying on the liquid crystal display device the content indicating that a big win has been won by the variation of the special symbol 1. FIG. (a) ~ (l), after the jackpot game, the transition to the time-saving game state or probability variation game state, the game whether or not to win the normal symbol is performed, the content indicating that it has become a jackpot game state It is an example of a screen explaining the flow at the time of making it display on a liquid crystal display device. (a) to (d) are examples of screens for explaining the flow of displaying on the liquid crystal display device the content indicating that the time-saving game has ended without winning the normal symbol. (a) is a diagram showing an example of a distribution table used when winning a lottery for a normal symbol, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a distribution table used when winning a lottery for a special symbol 1, ( c) is a diagram showing an example of a sorting table used when winning the special symbol 2 lottery. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining whether or not to draw a lottery for special time saving symbols according to the same embodiment according to the game state. Pattern 1: A diagram showing an example used in a 1 type 2 type mixed type gaming machine, (a) is a diagram showing an example of a sorting table used when winning a special pattern 1 lottery, (b) shows an example of the sorting table used when winning the lottery for the special time saving pattern, (c) shows an example of the sorting table used when winning the lottery for the special pattern 2, (d) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution of random numbers for special symbol 1 jackpot, and (e) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the distribution of random numbers for special symbol 2 jackpots. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state changes when a lottery is performed using the ones shown in FIG. 12; Pattern 2: A diagram showing an example used in a gaming machine with a general probability variable hit and a non-probability variable hit, and (a) is a distribution used when winning the lottery of special symbols 1 and 2 A diagram showing an example of a table, (b) is a diagram showing an example of a distribution table used when winning a lottery for a special time saving pattern, and (c) is an explanatory diagram explaining the distribution of random numbers for a special design jackpot. be. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining how the game state changes when a lottery is performed using the ones shown in FIG. 14; (a) Explanatory drawing explaining the method of managing the game state of the conventional game, (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the method of managing the advantageous game state which concerns on the same embodiment. (a) to (c) are screen examples showing the flow of the information notice effect, and (d) to (f) are screen examples showing the flow of the chime sound notice effect. (a) to (c) are screen examples showing the flow of the announcement effect. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a timing chart of BGM, sound effects, and dialogue sounds emitted according to the advance notice effect shown in FIG. 18; (a) to (e) are examples of screens showing the flow of advance notice effect with high reliability to the jackpot gaming state. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a timing chart of BGM1, BGM2, sound effects, and speech sounds emitted according to the notice effect shown in FIG. 20; (a) to (e) are examples of screens showing the flow of effects that develop from normal ready-to-win effects to SP ready-to-win effects. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a timing chart of BGM2, BGM3, sound effects, and dialogue sounds emitted according to the effect shown in FIG. 22; FIG. 24(a-1) schematically shows the gaming machine according to the same embodiment and explains a method of blinking the decoration lamp according to the same embodiment, and FIG. 24(b-1) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is turned off, FIG. 24(a-2) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is turned on, and FIG. 24(b-2) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is turned on. is turned off, FIG. 24(c-2) shows a state in which the decorative lamp is lit in a color different from that in FIG. 24(a-2), and FIG. Indicates that the light is off. (a-1) to (f-1) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of brightness adjustment of the decorative lamp according to the embodiment, and (a-2) is color adjustment of the decorative lamp according to the embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the case. (a) to (e) are explanatory diagrams showing an example of gradation blinking (stroboscopic flash) by adjusting the brightness of the decorative lamp according to the same embodiment. (a) shows a "quiet" lamp pattern, and is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of frames for lighting and extinguishing of the decorative lamp; (b) shows a "quiet" lamp pattern, in which the decorative lamp is gradated at a low speed; An explanatory diagram for explaining an example, (c) shows a "dynamic" lamp pattern, an explanatory diagram for explaining an example in which the decorative lamp is blinking at high speed, (d) shows a "dynamic" lamp pattern, a decorative lamp is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of gradation blinking (stroboscopic flash). FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example in which a “static” lamp pattern and a “dynamic” lamp pattern are combined; (a) is a front view schematically showing the gaming machine according to the same embodiment, and (b) is a longitudinal section of the right side. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which an illumination panel is about to be arranged in front of the liquid crystal display device according to the embodiment; The front view of the game board according to the same embodiment, (a) shows a state in which the lamp effect pattern in the guidance effect is executed before the start of the jackpot game state, and (b) shows the start of the jackpot game state. and is a diagram showing a state in which the lamp effect pattern in the round effect is being executed. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main process of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the continuation of the main processing of the main control shown in FIG. 32; FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the setting switching process shown in FIG. 32; It is a flowchart figure explaining a power supply abnormality check process. FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining prize ball winning number management processing 1 shown in FIG. 33 ; FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining initial setting of the measurement RAM area shown in FIG. 36; FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the counting process shown in FIG. 36; FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining counting processing shown in FIG. 36; It is a flowchart figure explaining the timer interrupt processing of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the design process normally shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special design process shown in FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining a starting port check process 1 (2) shown in FIG. 42; FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation start processing shown in FIG. 42 ; FIG. 43 is a flow chart diagram for explaining a process during special symbol fluctuation shown in FIG. 42 ; FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining processing during a special symbol confirmation time shown in FIG. 42; FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining the out-of-use area processing shown in FIG. 40; It is a flowchart figure which shows the main process of sub-control which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the data analysis processing shown in FIG. 48; It is a flowchart figure which shows the command reception process of sub-control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the timer interrupt processing of sub control which concerns on the same embodiment. (a) shows a flow chart for explaining an initial command list for moving pictures, (b) shows a flow chart for explaining a stationary command list for moving pictures, and (c) is a flow chart for explaining a command list for still pictures. .

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In the following description, when the directions of up, down, left, and right are indicated, they refer to up, down, left, and right when viewed from the front of the drawing.

<Description of pachinko machine exterior configuration>
First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the external configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

<Description of the exterior configuration of the front of the pachinko machine>

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 1 has a rectangular front frame 3 attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. (not shown) in which the game board 4 is mounted. The game board 4 is mounted with the game area 40 shown in FIG. . The game area 40 is an area surrounded by the ball guiding rails 6 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the surface of the game board 4. As shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine 1, as shown in FIG. The unit 8 is integrally formed with an upper tray 9 for storing discharged game balls. Further, the front operation panel 7 is provided with a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card ejecting button 12 (card returning button 12). On the upper plate surface of the upper receiving plate 9, there is provided a push-button type production button device 13 that can change the production effect by being pressed by the player when a built-in lamp (not shown) is lit. Further, the upper receiving tray 9 is provided with a ball extracting button 14 for drawing down the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 9, and further provided with a setting button 15 consisting of a substantially cross key. The setting button 15 can be operated by the player, and includes a circular determination key 15a provided in the center, a triangular up key 15b provided above the determination key 15a in the drawing, and a determination key 15b provided above the determination key 15a. A triangular left key 15c provided on the left side of the key 15a in the figure, a triangular right key 15d provided on the right side of the enter key 15a in the figure, and a triangular right key 15d provided on the lower side of the enter key 15a in the figure. and a lower key 15e.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, a firing handle 16 for operating the firing unit is provided. , BGM (background music), and a speaker 17 for emitting sound effects. A peripheral frame of the front frame 3 is provided with a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that produces a dramatic effect by light decoration.

<Description of the appearance configuration of the game board>
On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 41 comprising an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is arranged substantially in the center. The liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas, left, middle and right, which independently display numbers, characters, letters (character conversations, lyric telops, etc.) or patterns (special patterns and normal patterns). Variable display is possible. A top decoration 42a, a left decoration 42b, and a right decoration 42c are provided around the liquid crystal display device 41, and the back side of the top decoration 42a, the left decoration 42b, and the right decoration 42c are provided. A movable accessory device 43 is arranged. The top decoration 42a, the left decoration 42b, and the right decoration 42c are provided with decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that produce dramatic effects by light decoration.

As shown in FIG. 2, the movable accessory device 43 includes an upper movable accessory 43a, a left movable accessory 43b, a right movable accessory 43c, an upper left movable accessory, and a left movable accessory 43c, which performs a predetermined performance action as the game progresses. It is composed of an object 43d and a motor (not shown) such as a two-phase stepping motor for driving the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, respectively. Decorative lamps, such as full-color LED lamps, are arranged on these top, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d to produce a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, directly below the liquid crystal display device 41, a special symbol 1 starting port 44 is arranged, and a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a winning ball is provided therein. Then, the number of valid winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4), that is, the number of the first start holding balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 in a predetermined number (for example, 4). . It should be noted that the number of the first start and hold balls is added by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the special symbol 1 start port 44 and is detected by the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 4). When the variable display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or patterns (decorative patterns) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1). In addition, decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps are arranged in and around the special symbol 1 starting port 44 to produce a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol 2 starting device 45 is arranged. This special symbol 2 starting device 45, as shown in FIG. The opening/closing part 45b can be changed to a "closed state" which is a closed state in which the ball cannot be played, and a "guided state" to guide the game ball YK toward the special symbol 2 starting port 45a and a "non-guided state" to not guide it. and a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the game ball YK entering the special symbol 2 start port 45a.

The special symbol 2 starting port 45a is opened substantially laterally toward the right side of the front left and right direction of the drawing in FIG. (see FIG. 4) is provided. A predetermined number (for example, 4) of the number of valid winning balls detected by the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), that is, the number of second starting and holding balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. It should be noted that the number of the second start and hold balls is added by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the special symbol 2 start port 45a and is detected by the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4). When the variable display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or patterns (decorative patterns) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1).

The opening/closing portion 45b includes an opening/closing member 45b1 that can move in the horizontal direction with respect to the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) that drives and controls the opening/closing member 45b1. When the opening/closing portion 45b is closed, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the opening/closing member 45b1 protrudes into the special symbol 2 starting port 45a (moves to the left side in the figure) and the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. Entry of the game ball YK into the opening 45a is prevented, and in the open state, as shown in FIG. It's like

The entering ball guide portion 45c is provided with a guide member 45c1 that is inclined downward from the right side to the left side (inclined downward toward the special symbol 2 start opening 45a side) shown in FIG. The guide member 45c1 is driven and controlled by a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4).

As shown in FIG. 3(a), when the ball entry guide portion 45c is in the guided state, the guide member 45c1 slides to the front side of the game area 40 (the side of the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. 1) and protrudes. The game ball YK on the upper side is guided to the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and when in the non-guiding state, as shown in FIG. to evacuate. As a result, even if the game ball YK is placed on the guide member 45c1 when it is in the guide state, the guide member 45c1 changes to the non-guide state before the game ball YK enters the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. When 45c1 slides backward, the game ball YK flows downstream without entering the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. The guide member 45c1 and the opening/closing member 45b1 are designed to operate in conjunction with each other. That is, when the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state, the opening/closing member 45b1 is retracted to the right side shown in FIG. When the guide member 45c1 is in the non-guiding state, the opening/closing member 45b1 protrudes leftward in FIG. 3(b) to prevent the game ball YK from entering the special symbol 2 starting port 45a.

In addition, below, the special symbol 2 starting device 45 as described above may be referred to as a normal electric accessory. Also, the special symbol 2 starting device 45 is provided with a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that produces a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, a winning device 46 is arranged on the right side of the special symbol 1 starting port 44, as shown in FIG. The prize winning device 46 is such that when a special symbol lottery, which will be described later, is won, that is, in a winning game state, the opening/closing door 46a is operated in a special electric role so as to open a large winning opening (not shown) that is closed by the opening/closing door 46a. It is driven and controlled by the object solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4), and the game ball can enter the big winning hole (not shown). A game ball entering a large winning opening (not shown) is detected as a winning ball by a large winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4) provided inside the large winning opening (not shown).

On the other hand, when the lottery for the special symbol is not won, that is, when it is not in the winning game state, the opening and closing door 46a is driven and controlled by the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4), and a large winning opening (not shown) is opened. is closed. As a result, the game ball cannot enter the big winning hole (not shown). Incidentally, hereinafter, a device combining such an opening/closing door 46a and a special electric accessory solenoid 46b may be referred to as a special electric accessory. Also, the prize-winning device 46 is provided with decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that produce dramatic effects by light decoration.

By the way, in the winning device 46, a sorting device 47 having a conventionally known structure is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the sorting device 47 has a V area 47a and an out port 47b. , V area 47a or the out port 47b. The sorting device 47 does not sort a game ball entered into a big winning hole (not shown) to the V area 47a, but sorts it to the out hole 47b unless a predetermined game state is reached. .

By the way, the one type and two types mixed type gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) in this embodiment is a type 1 type machine that wins a lottery of special symbols and becomes a big win game state, and a big prize by a small win game state. A model having two types of machines, one with a mouth (not shown) opened and a game ball entering a big prize mouth (not shown) passing through the V area 47a to enter a jackpot game state. It refers to

On the other hand, in the upper right part of the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol starting port 48 consisting of a gate is arranged, and inside thereof is a normal symbol starting port switch 48a ( 4) are provided. In addition, on the right side of the winning device 46 and on the left side of the special symbol 1 start opening 44, general winning openings 49 are arranged, respectively. The general prize winning opening 49 includes an upper right general winning opening 49a arranged on the right side of the winning device 46, an upper left general winning opening 49b arranged on the left side of the special symbol 1 start opening 44, and a middle left general winning opening. It consists of an opening 49c and a lower left general winning opening 49d. An upper right general prize winning port switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of game balls is provided inside the upper right general prize winning port 49a, and an upper left switch for detecting the passage of game balls is provided inside the upper left general prize winning port 49b. A general winning opening switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4) is provided, and a middle left general winning opening switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of game balls is provided inside the middle left general winning opening 49c, and a lower left general winning opening is provided. Inside the opening 49d is provided a lower left general winning opening switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of game balls. In addition, decorative lamps, such as full-color LED lamps, are arranged in the general prize winning opening 49 to produce a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, directly below the special symbol 1 starting port 44, an out port 50 is arranged in which a game ball (out ball) that has flowed down to the most downstream part of the game area 40 without winning a prize is entered. A game ball entering the out port 50 is detected as a non-winning ball by an out port switch 50a (see FIG. 4) provided inside. Since it passes through and flows down to the most downstream part, it will be detected by the out port switch 50a (see FIG. 4). Therefore, the out port switch 50a (see FIG. 4) detects the total number of ejected outs, that is, the same number of game balls as the game balls shot into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16.

On the other hand, in the lower right peripheral portion of the game area 40 of the game board 4, three 7-segments are arranged side by side. 53a displays the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, the number of start pending balls of normal symbols, and the game state (for example, the advantageous game state, etc.). As shown in FIG. 2, the special symbol display device 51 is composed of a special symbol 1 display device 51a and a special symbol 2 display device 51b. A normal symbol display device 52 consisting of LEDs is provided, and further, a round lamp 53b for informing the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and a right-handed informing lamp 53c for informing right-handed hitting are provided.

Further, an identification lamp device 51A indicating identification information corresponding to the special pattern 1 and the special pattern 2 is provided on the upper end side of the left decoration 43b.

This identification lamp device 51A has first and second identification lamps 51Aa and 51Ab for informing the player of the information that the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are fluctuating or that the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are hit and lost. have. The first identification lamp 51Aa corresponds to the special symbol 1, and the second identification lamp 51Ab corresponds to the special symbol 2. Then, when the special symbol 1 is fluctuating, the first identification lamp 51Aa blinks, when the special symbol 1 wins, the first identification lamp 51Aa lights, and when the special symbol 1 is lost, the first identification lamp 51Aa. turns off. And further, when the special pattern 2 is fluctuating, the second identification lamp 51Ab blinks, when the special pattern 2 wins, the second identification lamp 51Ab lights, and when the special pattern 2 is lost, the second identification lamp 51Ab is turned off.

In addition, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, a plurality of game nails (not shown) are arranged, and a windmill 54 as a member for changing the falling direction of the game balls is arranged.

<Description of the control device>
Next, a control device that performs electronic control according to the progress of a game provided in the pachinko game machine 1 having the above-described external configuration will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, this control device comprises a main control board 60 for controlling overall game operations, a payout/shooting control board 70 for paying out game balls based on control commands from the main control board 60, It is mainly composed of a sub-control board 80 that controls images, light, and sound.

<Description on the main control board>
The main control board 60 is composed of a main control CPU 600a, a main control ROM 600b that stores a game program describing a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 600c that functions as a work area and a buffer memory. Computer 600, display (performance display) of content (performance display) related to the ratio of how many prize balls are won at low probability (when the winning lottery probability is normal low probability), and the probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player. A measurement/setting display device 610 consisting of 7 segments, which is also used to display setting contents, a RAM clear switch 620, and a setting key switch 630 are mainly mounted.

A payout/shooting control board 70 for controlling the payout motor M to pay out game balls is connected to the main control board 60 configured as described above. And further, a special symbol 1 start port switch 44a for detecting winning to the special symbol 1 start port 44, a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 for detecting winning to the special symbol 2 start port 45a, and a normal symbol start port A normal symbol start opening switch 48a that detects the passage of 48 and a winning to the general winning opening 49 (upper right general winning opening 49a, upper left general winning opening 49b, middle left general winning opening 49c, lower left general winning opening 49d) is detected. The upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 49c1, the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, and the large winning opening (not shown) opened or closed by the open/close door 46a. A large winning opening switch 46c for detection and an out opening switch 50a capable of detecting the same number of game balls as the game balls shot into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16 are connected. Furthermore, a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 that drives and controls the opening and closing member 45b1 and the guide member 45c1, a special electric accessory solenoid 46b that controls the operation of the opening and closing door 46a, a distribution device 47, and a special symbol 1 display device 51a, a special symbol 2 display device 51b, a normal symbol display device 52, a 7-segment display device 53a, a round lamp 53b, and a right-handed informing lamp 53c are connected.

The main control board 60 configured in this way performs a lottery when the main control CPU 600a receives a signal from the special symbol 1 starting switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting switch 45a1 or the normal symbol starting switch 47a. Depending on the lottery result information, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the stop symbol or the display contents of the normal symbol are determined, and the determined information is displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 51a or the special symbol 2 display device 51b or the normal symbol display. Send to device 52 . As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 51a, the special symbol 2 display device 51b, or the normal symbol display device 52. Further, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a generates an effect control command DI_CMD including the determined information and transmits it to the sub control board 80. In addition, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a, the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch When receiving signals from 49c1, lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, and large winning opening switch 46c, determine how many game balls are to be paid out to the player, and pay out a payout control command PAY_CMD including the determined information. - By transmitting to the launch control board 70, the payout/launch control board 70 pays out game balls to the player.

In addition, as a result of the lottery, when the lottery of the normal pattern is won, the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 is driven and controlled so that the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guide state for a predetermined time, When the lottery for the special symbol is won, the special electric accessary item solenoid 46b is controlled to open the big winning opening (not shown).

In a game machine of a mixed type of 1 type and 2 types, when a small winning game state is reached, the opening and closing door 46a is controlled to repeatedly open and close a large winning opening (not shown), and a game ball is played in a large size. When the game ball is entered into the winning hole (not shown), the distribution device 47 is controlled so that the game ball is distributed to the V area 47a.

On the other hand, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, includes the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a, the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, and the middle left general winning opening switch. 49c1, the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, each time a signal is received from the big winning opening switch 46c, the number of prize balls is counted, and the total number of discharged game balls is counted each time a signal is received from the outlet switch 50a. to measure Then, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, based on the measured number of prize balls and the total number of game balls discharged, shows the content (performance display) related to the ratio of how many prize balls were played at the time of low probability. Output to the measurement/setting display device 610 . As a result, the measurement/setting display device 610 displays the content (performance display) related to the ratio of how many prize balls have been won at the time of low probability.

Furthermore, the measurement/setting display device 610 can display the setting contents of the probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player, for example, in six stages from "1" to "6". In order to change such setting contents, a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 630, and when it is turned ON, the RAM clear switch 620 is used to set the probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player. For example, the content can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6" (for example, setting "6" has the highest probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player, and setting "1" has the lowest probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player). The content of the setting change is displayed on the measurement/setting display device 610, and when the content of the setting change is confirmed, the dot on the lower right side of the 7-segment lights up to indicate that the content of the setting has been confirmed. It's becoming

On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 620 is pressed by inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 630 and when the RAM clear switch 620 is pressed, the memory area of the main control RAM 600c is not cleared entirely, and part of the memory area is cleared. memory area is cleared.

<Description on payout/launch control board>
The payout/launch control board 70 receives a payout control command PAY_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) and generates a payout motor signal based on the received payout control command PAY_CMD. Then, the generated payout motor signal is used to control the payout motor M to pay out game balls to the player. Further, the payout/shooting control board 70 responds to the player's operation to launch the game balls based on the prize ball counting signal indicating the payout operation of the game balls and the status signal related to the abnormality of the payout operation. Perform the process to start or stop.

On the other hand, a touch sensor is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 16 shown in FIG. Then, it is output to the payout/launch control board 70 . In response to this, the payout/launch control board 70 will transmit the detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). And the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) will transmit the detection signal to the sub control board 80 as the effect control command DI_CMD. This makes it possible to transmit information as to whether or not the player touched the handle 16 to play the game to the sub-control board 80 .

<Description on the sub-control board>
The sub-control board 80 receives the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), executes and controls various effects, and controls the display image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. , A sub-one-chip microcomputer 800 composed of a sub-control ROM 800b storing a control program describing the effect control procedure, etc., and a sub-control RAM 800c functioning as a work area, a buffer memory, etc. is installed.

Further, the sub-control board 80 includes a sound LSI 801 that generates desired BGM, sound effects, etc., a sound RAM 802 that functions as a working area and buffer memory, etc., and a sub-one-chip microcomputer 800. A DDR2 SDRAM 804 composed of a VDP 803 for generating image data to be displayed, a work area for decompressing compressed moving image data, a frame buffer area for temporarily storing image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and a still image. A game ROM 805 in which compressed data, CG data of compressed moving image data, and sound data such as BGM and sound effects are stored in advance is installed. A still image is a so-called sprite image, which indicates a single image such as text data such as characters, a background image, or a special design. In addition, a moving image means a set of a plurality of still images (for a plurality of frames) that change continuously. is reproduced.

A decorative lamp board 90 mounted with a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that produces a lamp effect is connected to the sub-control board 80 configured in this way. 1) A push-button type performance button device 13 is connected that can change the performance effect by being pressed by the player when lit, and a speaker 17 that emits BGM, sound effects, etc. is connected. Further, the sub-control board 80 is connected with a movable accessory device 43 that performs a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses, and the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are changing, or the special symbol 1 and the special symbol are changing. 2, an identification lamp device 51A for informing the player of the information of winning or losing, a setting button 15 capable of various settings, and a liquid crystal display device 41 are connected.

Thus, the sub-control board 80 configured in this manner is based on the special symbol variation pattern based on the lottery result transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the current game state, the number of start pending balls, and the lottery result. The sub-control CPU 800a receives the effect control command DI_CMD including basic information necessary for the decorative symbols to be stopped. Then, the sub-control CPU 800a determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the sub-control ROM 800b, and executes the determined effect pattern. The instructing control signal is temporarily stored in the sub-control RAM 800c.

The sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal relating to sound among the control signals instructing execution of the performance pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reads sound data corresponding to the control signal from the game ROM 805 or the sound RAM 802 and outputs it to the speaker 17 . As a result, the speaker 17 emits BGM and sound effects corresponding to the determined production pattern.

Further, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the decoration lamp board 90 a control signal related to light, among the control signals for instructing execution of the performance pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 90 controls lighting or extinguishing of decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that produce lamp effects, so that the lamp effects corresponding to the determined effects pattern are executed. Become.

Then, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to images among the control signals instructing execution of the effect patterns stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image data to the liquid crystal display device 41, thereby displaying an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern. It will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 . The image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is updated every frame. 4 is transmitted from the VDP 803 to the sub-control CPU 800a as an interrupt signal. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 800 a can grasp that the image data for one frame has been displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 . Note that this VSYNC interrupt signal is generated, for example, every 33 ms.

Further, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the movable accessory device 43 a control signal relating to the movable accessory, among the control signals for instructing execution of the performance pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. As a result, the movable accessory device 43 moves according to the determined effect pattern.

<Description of power supply board>
By the way, the power supply to each board described above is supplied from the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. The power supply board 130 includes a voltage generating section 1300 , a voltage monitoring section 1310 and a system reset generating section 1320 . The voltage generation unit 1300 receives an AC voltage of 24 V, which is an external power source supplied from a transformation transformer (not shown) installed in an amusement arcade, and generates a plurality of types of DC voltages. Although not shown, it is supplied to each substrate.

In addition, the voltage monitoring unit 1310 monitors the voltage of the AC 24V AC voltage, and when this voltage is interrupted or a power failure occurs and a voltage abnormality is detected, the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is sent to the main control board 60. is output to The voltage abnormality signal ALARM outputs a signal of "L" level when the voltage is abnormal, and outputs a signal of "H" level when it is normal.

On the other hand, the system reset generator 1320 generates a system reset signal RST at power-on, and the generated system reset signal RST is output to each substrate.

<Description of advantageous game>
Next, advantageous games will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 16. FIG.

<Description of conventional games>
In the conventional games, they are classified as shown in FIG. 5(a). That is, in the normal game state, the jackpot lottery probability is in a low probability state, and there is no electric support. In addition, in the hidden game state, the jackpot lottery probability is in a high probability state, and the power supply is not in a state. Furthermore, in the time-saving game state, the jackpot lottery probability is in a low probability state, and the power supply is in a state. And furthermore, in the probability variable gaming state, the jackpot lottery probability is in a high probability state, and the power supply is in a state. In addition, the electric sapo indicates an electric chewing support. Under the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) support state, the opening and closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guide state is extended. The winning rate for the game will increase, and the frequency of winning prizes per unit time will increase. As a result, the game state becomes advantageous to the player as compared with the case of not being in the electric chew support state.

Here, time-saving gaming state and details of the control in the probability variation gaming state will be described, as shown in FIG. is in a high probability state, the normal pattern fluctuation time is shortened, the opening and closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in an open state, and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in a guiding state is in an extended state. . It should be noted that the probability of winning the lottery for normal symbols is set to 250/251 in the high probability state, and 1/251 in the low probability state. In addition, the variation time of normal symbols is 20 seconds in the non-shortened state, and 2 seconds in the shortened state. Furthermore, the time that the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is 80 ms in the non-extended state and 4000 ms in the extended state. In addition, in the case of 80 ms in the non-extended state, even if the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state, before the game ball enters the special symbol 2 start port 45a, the opening/closing member 45b1 is in a closed state, and the guide member 45c1 is in a non-guiding state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. Therefore, unless it is 4000 ms in the extended state, the game ball cannot enter the special symbol 2 starting port 45a.

By the way, in the case of the normal game state, the probability of winning the lottery for the normal symbols is low, the fluctuation time of the normal symbols is not shortened, and the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state. , and the time during which the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state is in the non-extended state.

<Description of control in advantageous gaming state>
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the lottery of normal symbols, the fluctuation time of normal symbols, the opening state of the opening and closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory), and the time when the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state By combining these three, a state more advantageous than the normal game state is created.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in the advantageous game state 1, the probability of winning the lottery of normal symbols is low, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shortened, and the electric chew (normal electric accessory) The opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state in the non-extended state. Therefore, the appearance is the same as the normal game state, but since the variation time of the normal symbols is shortened, the game state is more advantageous than the normal game state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in the advantageous game state 2, the probability of winning the lottery of the normal symbols is low, the variation time of the normal symbols is shortened, and the electric chew (normal electric accessory) The opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state. Therefore, it is in a state with a so-called electric sapo. Therefore, the game state is more advantageous than the normal game state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(b), in the advantageous game state 3, the probability of winning the lottery of normal symbols is high, the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shortened, and the electric chew (normal electric accessory) ), the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state. Therefore, it is in a state with a so-called electric sapo. Therefore, the game state is more advantageous than the normal game state.

By the way, the advantageous game states 1 to 3 described above can be further subdivided. That is, depending on whether or not the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended, the advantageous game states 1 to 3 described above are further expanded. It can also be finely divided. More specifically, the special symbols can have a plurality of types of jackpots such as 2R jackpots, 4R jackpots, time-saving jackpots, etc., according to the types of special patterns that are won. And, also in the normal design, it is possible to have a plurality of winning types, as in the case of the special design.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state, depending on the combination of the winning type of the normal symbol and the advantageous game state. Advantageous game states 1 to 3 described above are further subdivided depending on whether or not the time is extended. To explain using a specific example, the main control CPU 600a, as shown in FIG. It is designed to select 2 per normal pattern with a probability of 100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5(c), in the normal game state, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide The time during which the member 45c1 is in the guided state is in the non-extended state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(c), in the advantageous game state 2A, which is obtained by further dividing the advantageous game state 2, in the case of 1 per normal figure, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state. , and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended, and when the normal figure is 2, the opening and closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in non-extended state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(c), in the advantageous game state 2B, which is a further subdivision of the advantageous game state 2, in both cases of 1 and 2 per normal figure, opening and closing of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) The time during which the member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in the extended state. By the way, in the advantageous game state 1, the opening and closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state in both cases of 1 and 2 per normal game. state.

Thus, in this way, the above-described advantageous game state is determined by whether or not the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. 1 to 3 can be further subdivided.

<Explanation of special time saving pattern>
By the way, it is known that a lottery for a special time-saving design can be performed separately from the lottery for a special design. When the lottery for this special time-saving pattern is won, the time-saving game state is entered. Also, when winning the lottery for this special time-saving design, it is possible to have a plurality of types of hits as with the special design. Using this, the game state can be shifted to the advantageous game states 1 to 3 described above. To explain using a specific example, as shown in FIG. 6(a), when the special time-saving pattern 1 is won, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 1, and 10000 times are given as the number of times of time-saving. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(a), when the special time-saving pattern 2 is won, the game shifts to an advantageous game state 2A, and 50 times are provided as the number of times of time-saving. Further, as shown in FIG. 6(a), when the special time-saving pattern 3 is won, the game shifts to an advantageous game state 2B, and 100 times are given as the number of times of time-saving.

Thus, in this manner, the game state can be shifted to the above-described advantageous game states 1 to 3 according to the winning type of the special time-saving symbol. In addition, the transition to the game state to the advantageous game states 1 to 3 is only one type for one special time saving symbol.

By the way, the lottery of the special time-saving design can be set to perform or not to perform the lottery in the game state. For example, in the normal game state and hidden game state without the electric sapo shown in FIG. In the state, it can be set so as not to perform the lottery of the special time-saving pattern.

<Explanation of what can/cannot be done when there are multiple advantageous game states>
By the way, when there are a plurality of advantageous gaming states as described above, the advantageous gaming state that can be shifted to is only one predetermined advantageous gaming state for one symbol (including special symbols, normal symbols, etc.). It's becoming This point will be explained using the specific example of FIG. 6(b). When the jackpot pattern 1 is won, the game state at the time of the jackpot is normal game state/probable game state, advantageous game state 1/advantageous game state 2. In any state, the state is shifted to the advantageous game state 1.例文帳に追加That is, in this case, since only one predetermined advantageous game state is shifted for one symbol, such a shift is possible.

In addition, when the jackpot pattern 2 is won, the game state at the time of the jackpot shifts to the advantageous game state 2A regardless of whether the game state is the normal game state/secret game state or the advantageous game state 1/advantageous game state 2. It's like That is, in this case, since only one predetermined advantageous game state is shifted for one symbol, such a shift is possible.

Furthermore, when the jackpot pattern 3 is won, the game state at the time of the jackpot shifts to the advantageous game state 2B regardless of whether the game state is the normal game state/secret game state or the advantageous game state 1/advantageous game state 2. It is designed to However, if the game state at the time of the big win is the normal game state/the latent game state, the number of times the advantageous game state 2B is continued is 50 rotations, and the game state at the time of the big win is the advantageous game state 1/advantageous game state 2. In the case of , the number of times the advantageous game state 2B is continued is 100 rotations. In this case, although the number of continuations of the advantageous game state 2B is different, since only one predetermined advantageous game state is transferred to one symbol, such a transition is possible.

On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern 4 is won, the game state at the time of the jackpot shifts to the advantageous game state 1 if the normal game state/secret game state, and if the advantageous game state 1/advantageous game state 2, the advantageous game. It is designed to move to state 2A. However, in this case, since there are a plurality of advantageous game states for one symbol, such a transition is impossible.

Thus, when there are a plurality of advantageous game states, the advantageous game state that can be shifted to is only one predetermined advantageous game state for one symbol (including special symbols, normal symbols, etc.). It's becoming

<Description of (Part 1) regarding game characteristics using multiple advantageous game states>
Here, based on the above-described contents, specifications with different gameplay characteristics from the conventional ones will be described.

In a conventional game, in a game machine of a mixed type of 1 type and 2 types, in a normal game state (a state in which the player hits to the left), a game state in which the player is advantageous after winning a jackpot due to the fluctuation of the special symbol 1. By entering (a state in which the player hits to the right), the game ball is entered into the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. Then, when the game ball wins the special symbol 2 start opening 45a, the special symbol 2 changes, and when a small win is won in the special symbol 2 lottery, the big winning opening (not shown) opens and the big winning opening ( (not shown)), when it passes through the V area 47a, it becomes a jackpot game state. At this time, since the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state is always extended, a special symbol 2 lottery will result in a small hit. Winning or not is the specification of conventional games.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the specification of the conventional game is derived, and while the specification is such that it is almost possible to win a small hit in the special symbol 2 lottery, the above-mentioned plurality of advantageous game states are used to create an electric tuner. It is specified whether or not the time during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. That is, in this embodiment, unlike the conventional game, it is not the game property of whether or not to win a small hit in the lottery of the special pattern 2, but when it becomes a normal pattern, the type of normal pattern and the advantage Depending on the game state, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state, and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended or not. This point will be described in detail using a specific example.

As shown in FIG. 7, first, the player hits a game ball to the left side of the game area 40 of the game board 4 using the shooting handle 16, hits to the left, and the game determines whether or not the special symbol 1 is won. done. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays the stopped decorative pattern (see image P1), the stopped resident pattern (see image P2), and the first starting pattern. The number of held balls is displayed (see image P3). Specifically, as shown in the image P1 of the liquid crystal display device 41, the decorative patterns are displayed in a large size in the center of the screen. The pattern (see image P1c) and the like. In the illustration, the left decorative design (image P1a) stops at "7", the middle decorative design (see image P1b) stops at "6", and the right decorative design (image P1c) stops at "7". It is stopped in a state of reach loss.

Also, the resident pattern is displayed in a small size at the upper left corner of the screen as shown in the image P2 of the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 7(a). This resident pattern is a reduced number of the decorative pattern that is variably displayed, and is variably displayed in synchronism with the decorative pattern in principle. Specifically, the resident symbols are composed of a left resident symbol (see image P2a), a middle resident symbol (see image P2b), and a right resident symbol (see image P2c). This left resident symbol (see image P2a) corresponds to the left decorative symbol (see image P1a), and is stopped at "7" in the figure. The middle resident symbol (see image P2b) corresponds to the middle decorative symbol (see image P1b), and is stopped at "6" in the figure. Further, the right resident symbol (see image P2c) corresponds to the right decorative symbol (see image P1c) and stops at "7" in the figure.

Further, the number of the first starting and holding balls is the number of valid winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4), and is shown in the image P3 of the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 7(a). On the other hand, it is displayed smaller than the center of the screen. Specifically, in FIG. 7(a), a state is displayed in which two first start-up pending ball counts are being held.

Thus, in a state where the display as shown in FIG. (See image P3a shown in FIG. 7(b)) is subtracted (in the illustration, other ), and as shown in FIG. 7B, the decorative pattern fluctuates at high speed (see image P1), and the resident pattern fluctuates at high speed (see image P2). will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 .

At this time, if the special symbol 1 is won, as shown in FIG. Then, "777") is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and the jackpot game state is entered. Then, when the jackpot game state is reached, the character "Big win!" A character "Right shot" (see image P5) prompting the user to hit a game ball on the right side of the game area 40 of the game board 4 is displayed.

Then, after the jackpot game, transition to the time-saving game state or probability variable game state, so-called RUSH state, as shown in FIG. (see image P6) is displayed, and a small letter "Right shot" (see image P5) is displayed at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. Then, after that, a game is played to determine whether or not a normal symbol is won in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state. becomes.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display the text "Right Hit" (see image P5) in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. , the stopped decorative pattern is displayed (see image P7), and the stopped resident pattern (see image P8) is displayed. Specifically, this decorative design corresponds to the normal design, and as shown in the image P7 of the liquid crystal display device 41, it is displayed large in the center of the screen, and the left decorative design (see image P7a) and the middle decorative design (see image P7b) and a right decorative pattern (see image P7c). In the illustration, the left decorative design (image P7a) stops at "7", the middle decorative design (see image P7b) stops at "6", and the right decorative design (image P7c) stops at "7". It is stopped in a state of reach loss. This is because "777" shown in FIG. 7(c) is the decorative symbol of the special symbol 1, so it is not displayed after the transition to the RUSH state after the big winning game. Therefore, in FIG. 8(b), the decorative symbols of the normal symbols stopped in the reach-losing state are displayed. In the present embodiment, as the decoration pattern of the normal pattern to be displayed, the reach-losing state is exemplified. This is because there is a case where the display is made according to the lottery result of the normal symbols stopped last time.

Also, the resident pattern is displayed in a small size at the lower right corner of the screen as shown in the image P8 of the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 8(b). This resident pattern is a reduced number indicated by the decorative pattern corresponding to the normal pattern that is variably displayed, and is variably displayed in synchronism with this decorative pattern in principle. Specifically, the resident symbols are composed of a left resident symbol (see image P8a), a middle resident symbol (see image P8b), and a right resident symbol (see image P8c). This left resident symbol (see image P8a) corresponds to the left decorative symbol (see image P7a) and is stopped at "7" in the figure. The middle resident design (see image P78b) corresponds to the middle decoration design (see image P7b), and is stopped at "6" in the figure. Further, the right resident symbol (see image P8c) corresponds to the right decorative symbol (see image 7c), and stops at "7" in the figure.

Thus, when the normal symbol starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4) detects the passage of the game ball in a state where the display as shown in FIG. 8B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 with high speed fluctuation (see image P7) and the resident pattern with high speed fluctuation (see image P8). At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, one of the two first start-holding ball numbers was subtracted and digested, but the remaining one first start-holding ball number The number of balls remains. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the resident symbol (see image P2) corresponding to the special symbol 1 is also varied. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the decorative pattern corresponding to the normal pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, so the decorative pattern corresponding to the special pattern 1 is not displayed, and the special pattern is displayed. Only the variation of the resident pattern (see image P2) corresponding to 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 . Note that, as shown in FIG. 8(c), the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display the text "Right Hit" (see image P5) in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. .

Next, when the resident design (see image P2) corresponding to the special design 1 stops changing, the resident design corresponding to the stopped special design 1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. 8(d). (See image P2, "543" in the illustration). At this time, the variation of the special symbol 1 becomes a short-time variation and is stopped without performing the game effect. Also, at this time, even if the resident symbol corresponding to the special symbol 1 is stopped, the variation of the normal symbol is not affected and the variation is continued. Note that, as shown in FIG. 8(d), the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display the text "Right Hit" (see image P5) in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. . Also, if the number of the first start-holding balls is not reserved, as shown in FIG. 8(e), the resident symbol corresponding to the special symbol 1 is hidden or displayed to such an extent that the player cannot recognize it. becomes. This is because if it is displayed as it is or if it is displayed to the extent that the player can recognize it, although the decorative symbols of the normal symbols are fluctuating, the special symbols that are resident symbols but are stopped are displayed. As a result, the symbols that are changing and the symbols that are stopped are displayed in a mixed manner, giving the player the misunderstanding that they are not fluctuating, which may lead to a loss of interest in the game. It's for.

Next, if the currently fluctuating normal pattern is not won, as shown in FIG. 8(e), the decorative pattern is stopped (see image P7, "767" in the drawing), and the resident pattern is stopped. (Refer to image P8, "767" in the drawing) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and is displayed out of alignment. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 8(e), the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display the text "right-handed" (see image P5) in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to play right-handed. . It should be noted that, although not shown, the normal symbols are similar to the special symbols. , 4) can be stored as the upper limit.

Then, again, when the normal symbol starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4) detects the passage of the game ball, as shown in FIG. is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as it fluctuates at high speed (see image P8). It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 8(f), the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display the characters "Right Hit" (see image P5) in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. .

At this time, when the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state, when the normal pattern is won, as shown in FIG. 8(g) Then, the decoration pattern is stopped (see image P7, "777" in the drawing), and the resident pattern is stopped (see image P8, "777" in the drawing). It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 8G, the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display the text "Right Hit" (see image P5) in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. .

Thus, when a screen such as that shown in FIG. 8G is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, the characters "Right stroke" (see image P5) prompting the player to right stroke are displayed. As shown in FIG. 8(h), the device 41 displays a display (see image P9) prompting the player to enter the game ball into the special symbol 2 starting port 45a and change the special symbol 2. FIG. As a result, when the player uses the shooting handle 16 to enter the game ball into the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, the image P9 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. 8(i). At the same time, a small resident symbol (see image P10) corresponding to special symbol 2 is displayed at high speed on the right end of the screen. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 8(i), the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display the text "Right Hit" (see image P5) in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. .

By the way, in this embodiment, since it is designed so that you will almost win a small hit in the lottery of the special symbol 2, the effect during the fluctuation such as the advance notice effect is not performed, and when the fluctuation time ends, FIG. 8 ( j), the resident symbol (see image P10) corresponding to the variably displayed special symbol 2 is displayed stationary (see image P10, "333" in the figure) on the liquid crystal display device 41. . Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 8(j), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays an image P9 and a small letter "Right shot" (see image P5) at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. remains.

Next, when a small prize is won in the special pattern 2 lottery, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays FIG. ), a display (see image P11) prompting the player to enter the game ball into the big winning hole (not shown) to win the V area 47a is displayed. As a result, when the player uses the shooting handle 16 to enter the game ball into the big winning hole (not shown) and win the V area 47a, the liquid crystal display is displayed as shown in FIG. In the center of the screen of the display device 41, characters "V hit!" It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 8(l), the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display the characters "Right Hit" (see image P5) in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right. .

On the other hand, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the liquid crystal display device 41 has a small display (see image P20) of "remaining 0" indicating the final turn of the time-saving game at the upper left corner of the screen. . At this time, as shown in FIG. 9(a), on the liquid crystal display device 41, the decorative pattern corresponding to the normal pattern fluctuates at high speed (see image P7), and the resident pattern corresponding to the normal pattern fluctuates at high speed ( (see image P8) is displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9(a), a small character "Right Hit" (see image P5) is also displayed at the upper right corner of the screen to prompt the player to hit right.

Then, when the normal symbol is not won after all, as shown in FIG. (See "767" in the drawing). In addition, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the liquid crystal display device 41 has a small display (see image P20) of "remaining 0" indicating that it is the final turn of the time-saving game at the upper left corner of the screen. Furthermore, the text "Right Hit" (see image P5) remains displayed in a small size at the upper right corner of the screen to urge the player to hit right.

Next, when the final rotation of the time-saving game is completed, as shown in FIG. 9C, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays characters "RUSH completed" (see image P21) in the center of the screen. After that, as shown in FIG. 9(d), the liquid crystal display device 41 prompts the player to hit to the left so as to hide the characters "RUSH end" (see image P21) in the center of the screen, prompting the player to hit left. The character "beat" (see image P22) is displayed.

By the way, at this time, when the starting reservation ball of the normal design is reserved, the reserved starting reservation ball of the normal design changes the normal design in the same manner as during the time saving game, so FIG. As shown in (d), only the resident symbols corresponding to the normal symbols are displayed (see image P8). At this time, the game state is the normal game state, that is, the open state of the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) and the non-extended state of the guide member 45c1. Even if the normal symbol is won, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) will not be in the open state and the guide member 45c1 will not be in the extended state. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 9(c) and 9(d), only the resident symbols corresponding to the normal symbols are displayed (see image P8) without effecting the variation of the normal symbols. In addition, when the liquid crystal display device 41 is caused to display the start holding ball number of normal symbols during the time saving game, when the character display of "RUSH end" is displayed, it is not displayed.

Thus, in this way, a game is played as to whether or not the time period during which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended. .

By the way, in realizing such a game, a sorting table as shown in FIG. 10 can be used. In the distribution table shown in FIG. 10(a), in the winning lottery of normal symbols, when winning with a winning probability of 1/60, the main control CPU 600a, as shown in FIG. It selects 1 per figure and selects 2 per normal figure with a probability of 70/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10( a ), in the normal game state, the opening/closing member 45 b 1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide The time during which the member 45c1 is in the guided state is in the non-extended state. Therefore, the probability that the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is "0".

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(a), in the advantageous game state 2A, in the case of 1 per normal figure, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state. In the case of 2 per normal figure, the opening and closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state is in the non-extended state. Therefore, the probability that the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended, 1/60 (probability of winning the normal symbol)×30/ 100 (probability of selecting 1 per normal pattern) = 1/200.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(a), in the advantageous game state 2B, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide The time during which the member 45c1 is in the guiding state is in the extended state. Therefore, the probability that the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended is 1/60 (because it is sufficient to win the normal symbol). becomes.

In addition, as described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9, in the present embodiment, since it is designed to win a small hit in the lottery of the special symbol 2, an electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) ) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is extended, it is almost certain that the game will be a jackpot game. Therefore, the probability of selecting the normal winning pattern in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the time in which the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state is the actual probability of the jackpot. becomes.

In the distribution table shown in FIG. 10(b), there is no small win, and in the special symbol 1 win/loss lottery with a big win probability of 1/199, when the big win is won, the main control CPU 600a, as shown in FIG. 10(b) First, there is a probability of 50/100 to select jackpot 1, and a probability of 50/100 to select jackpot 2. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10(b), in the case of 1 jackpot, it becomes a 3R jackpot, and 50 times of time reduction is given as the number of fluctuations of normal symbols. Furthermore, at this time, in the normal game state, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2A, and in the advantageous game state 2A or the advantageous game state 2B, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2A.

By the way, in the advantageous game state 2A, as described with reference to FIG. Since the probability of selecting the normal winning pattern in which is the extended state is 1/200 and this probability is also the probability of the big win in practice, in the case of the big win 1, the state is substantially the same as the low-probability time-saving game state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(b), in the case of jackpot 2, it becomes a 3R jackpot, and 100 times of time reduction is provided as the number of fluctuations of normal symbols. Furthermore, at this time, in the normal game state, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2B, and in the advantageous game state 2A or the advantageous game state 2B, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2B.

By the way, in the advantageous game state 2B, as described with reference to FIG. Since the probability of selecting the normal winning pattern in which is the extended state is 1/60, which is also the actual probability of the big win, in the case of the big win 2, the state is substantially the same as the high-probability time-saving game state.

The distribution table shown in FIG. 10(c) has a jackpot probability of 1/199 and a small win probability of 198/199. , select the jackpot 1 with a probability of 100/100. Then, when winning a small hit, the main control CPU 600a selects a small win 1 with a probability of 50/100 and selects a small win 2 with a probability of 50/100, as shown in FIG. 10(c). It has become. As a result, in the present embodiment, the lottery for the special symbol 2 will almost win a small hit.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(c), in the case of a jackpot 1, a 10R jackpot is given, and 100 times are provided as the number of times of shortening the time for which the game in the advantageous game state 2B is maintained. At this time, in the normal game state, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2B, and in the advantageous game state 2A or the advantageous game state 2B, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2B.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(c), in the case of a small win of 1, it becomes a 10R small win, and 100 times are provided as the number of time reductions for which the game in the advantageous game state 2B is maintained. At this time, in the normal game state, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2B, and in the advantageous game state 2A or the advantageous game state 2B, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2B.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(c), in the case of a small win 2, it becomes a 3R small win, and 100 times are provided as the number of time-saving times for maintaining the game in the advantageous game state 2B. At this time, in the normal game state, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2B, and in the advantageous game state 2A or the advantageous game state 2B, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2B.

By the way, in the advantageous game state 2B, as described with reference to FIG. Since the probability of being in an extended state is 1/60, and it is also the probability of a de facto jackpot, in any case of jackpot 1, small hit 1, 2, the so-called probability fluctuation game state of 100 times of time saving Become.

Thus, by using the sorting table as shown in FIG. 10, the games described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 are realized.

In addition, by using such a sorting table, even if it is a 1 type 2 type game machine that cannot set the probability variable game state of special symbols / normal symbols, the probability of getting a big hit is reduced to a low probability game state. , a high-probability game state can be created.

<Description of (Part 2) regarding game characteristics using multiple advantageous game states>
Next, using the above-described special time-saving symbols, specifications with game properties that can shift from the normal game state to the advantageous game state 2 will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 11, the normal game state in which the player is left-handed, that is, the jackpot lottery probability is a low probability state and the power supply is not in a state, and a special time-saving pattern lottery set to perform At this time, the normal pattern variation time is set to 5 seconds, and the time in which the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guided state is set to 80 ms, which is the non-extended state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in an advantageous game state 1 in which the player is left-handed, that is, in a state in which the jackpot lottery probability is low and there is no power supply, special time-saving symbols Set to not perform lottery. At this time, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is set to 4.9 seconds, and the time is shortened to the extent that the player cannot distinguish, and the opening and closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member. It is assumed that the time for which 45c1 is in the guidance state is 80 ms, which is the non-extended state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, in the advantageous game state 2 in which the player hits right, that is, in the state where the jackpot lottery probability is low probability and the electric sapo is in the state, the special time reduction symbol Set to not perform lottery. At this time, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is set to 4.9 seconds, and the time is shortened to the extent that the player cannot distinguish, and the opening and closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member. It is assumed that the time for which 45c1 is in the guidance state is 4000 ms, which is the extended state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the advantageous game state 3 in which the player hits to the right, that is, the jackpot lottery probability is a high probability state and the electric sapo is present. set so that the lottery will not be carried out. At this time, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is set to 4.9 seconds, and the time is shortened to the extent that the player cannot distinguish, and the opening and closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in the open state and the guide member. It is assumed that the time for which 45c1 is in the guidance state is 4000 ms, which is the extended state.

Thus, after setting in this way, using a special time-saving pattern, a specific example of a specification with a game property that may be able to shift from a normal game state to an advantageous game state 2 is hereinafter referred to as pattern 1, pattern It is divided into 2 and explained.

<Pattern 1: One type and two types mixed type game machine>
As shown in FIG. 12(d), in the present embodiment, in the range of 0 to 65535 as the random number for the special symbol 1 jackpot, the random number in the range of 0 to 10000 is set to a failure, and the random number is set to 10001 to 10329. In the range of , it is set to a big hit, in the range of random values 10330 to 20000, it is set to lose, in the range of random values 20001 to 22184, it is set to per special time saving pattern, and in the range of random values 22185 to 65535, it is lost is set to Therefore, the jackpot probability of the special symbol 1 is 1/199, and the probability of the special time saving symbol is 1/30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12(d), in the present embodiment, in the range of 0 to 65535 as the random value for the special symbol 2 jackpot, in the range of 0 to 10000, the random value is set to lose, and the random value 10001 In the range of ~ 10329, it is set as a jackpot, in the range of random values 10330 to 20000, it is set to lose, in the range of random values 20001 to 22184, it is set per special time saving pattern, in the range of random values 22185 to 30000 , is set to lose, in the range of random numbers 30001-62767, it is set to a small hit, and in the range of 62768-65535, it is set to lose. Therefore, the big hit probability of the special pattern 2 is 1/199, the probability of the special time saving pattern is 1/30, and the small hit probability of the special pattern 2 is 1/2. In addition, the special symbol 2 basically changes only in the advantageous gaming state 2, and in the advantageous gaming state 2, since the special time-saving symbol lottery is not performed, the random number set for the special time-saving symbol The range from 20001 to 22184 may not be provided.

Thus, as a result of the lottery using such random numbers, if the special symbol 1 jackpot is won, the main control CPU 600a will generate a probability of 50/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(a). , selects jackpot 1 (4R), selects jackpot 2 (4R) with a probability of 5/100, and selects jackpot 3 (4R) with a probability of 45/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 12(a), when the jackpot 1 (4R) is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 2, and 100 times of time saving is given as the number of fluctuations of the special symbols. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(a), when the jackpot 2 (4R) is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 1, and 50 times of time reduction is provided as the number of variations of the special symbols. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(a), when the big hit 3 (4R) is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 1, and 10,000 times of time reduction is given as the number of fluctuations of the special symbols.

On the other hand, as a result of the lottery using the random value as described above, when the special time-saving design is won, the main control CPU 600a has a probability of 10/100, as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(b). A special time-saving pattern 1 is selected, and a special time-saving pattern 2 is selected with a probability of 90/100. And at this time, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), when the special time-saving pattern 1 is selected, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2, and 10000 times are given as the number of time-saving times in which the game in the advantageous game state 2 is maintained. be. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(b), when the special time saving pattern 2 is selected, the game moves to the advantageous game state 1, and 10000 times are provided as the number of time saving times for which the game in the advantageous game state 1 is maintained.

On the other hand, as a result of the lottery using the random numbers as described above, when the special symbol 2 jackpot is won, the main control CPU 600a determines 100/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. It is designed to select the jackpot 1 (9R) with a probability of . And at this time, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the jackpot 1 (9R) is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 2, and 100 times are given as the number of time reductions in which the game in the advantageous game state 2 is maintained. be done. On the other hand, when winning the special symbol 2 small win, the main control CPU 600a has a probability of 10/100, as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 9R jackpot) with a probability of 80/100. Select 3 (2R jackpot with V passage (winning a prize in V area 47a)) and select small win 4 (2R jackpot with V passage (winning a prize in V area 47a)) with a probability of 9/100. It's like And at this time, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the small hit 1 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 2, and 100 times are provided as the number of time-saving times for which the game in the advantageous game state 2 is maintained. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the small hit 2 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 2, and 100 times are given as the number of times of reducing the time for which the game in the advantageous game state 2 is maintained. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the small hit 3 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 1, and 50 times are provided as the number of times of reducing the time for which the game in the advantageous game state 1 is maintained. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the small win 4 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 1, and 10000 times are given as the number of times of time reduction in which the game in the advantageous game state 1 is maintained.

Here, the game state transition described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, when the game state is the normal game state (no low-accuracy power support state) YG1, the main control CPU 600 a special A lottery for symbol 1 is executed. At this time, in the normal gaming state (state without low-accuracy power support) YG1, a lottery for a special time-saving symbol is also executed. As a result, the special time-saving pattern is elected, and as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. Then, the game state is shifted to the game state YG3 of the advantageous game state 2 (see RO1). On the other hand, with a probability of 90/100, when the special time-saving symbol 2 is selected, the game state shifts to the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1, as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO2). At this time, since the jackpot has not been won, the big prize opening (not shown) is not opened.

On the other hand, if the special symbol 1 is won and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(a), the game state becomes advantageous as shown in FIG. It will shift to the game state YG3 of the game state 2 (see RO3). Also, when the jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 5/100, the game state shifts to the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1 as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO4). Furthermore, when the jackpot 3 is selected with a probability of 45/100, the game state shifts to the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1 as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO5).

By the way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the RAM clear switch 620 is turned on, and the main control RAM 600c is cleared, the above-described normal game state (low-accuracy support-free state) YG1 is entered. Then, in this normal game state (no low-accuracy electric power support state) YG1, a lottery for special time-saving symbols is executed, so when the player starts playing first thing in the morning, the player is right. Advantageous game state 2, which is a state of beating, that is, there is a possibility that it is possible to shift to a state in which the jackpot lottery probability is low and there is an electric support. Therefore, in this way, in addition to the game property of whether or not the special symbol 1 will be a big hit, the game property of whether or not it is possible to shift to the game with the electric sapo is added, so the low probability state. The amusement of the game in the game can be improved, and the game parlor side can also selectively provide services to the players.

In the game state YG3 of the advantageous game state 2, the lottery for the special symbol 2 is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special figure 2 jackpot random number shown in FIG. 12(e). At this time, as described above, the lottery for special time-saving symbols is not executed.

Thus, when the special pattern 2 jackpot is won and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 100/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(c), the game state is as shown in FIG. , the game state YG3 of the advantageous game state 2 remains (see RO6).

On the other hand, a small hit of special symbol 2 is won, and as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. is selected, the game state remains the game state YG3 of the advantageous game state 2, as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO6).

On the other hand, when the small win of the special symbol 2 is won and the small win 3 is selected with a probability of 1/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(c), the game state is as shown in FIG. , the game state is shifted to the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1 (see RO7). Further, as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(c), with a probability of 9/100, when the small hit 4 is selected, the game state is the advantageous game state 1 as shown in FIG. Move to YG2 (see RO8).

In the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1, the lottery for the special symbol 1 is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special figure 1 jackpot random number shown in FIG. 12(d). At this time, as described above, the lottery for special time-saving symbols is not executed.

Thus, when the special symbol 1 jackpot is won and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(a), the game state is as shown in FIG. , it will shift to the game state YG3 of the advantageous game state 2 (see RO9).

On the other hand, when the special symbol 1 jackpot is won and the jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 5/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. , the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1 remains (see RO10). Also, as shown in the sorting table shown in FIG. 12(a), when the jackpot 3 is selected with a probability of 45/100, the game state is the advantageous game state 1 and the game state YG2 as shown in FIG. (see RO11).

On the other hand, when 10,000 times are provided as the number of times of time saving when the game state is shifted to the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1, the normal game state cannot be shifted to unless the special symbol of 10,000 times is changed unless the jackpot is won. Become. That is, the advantageous gaming state 1 is substantially a gaming state in which the player mainly stays. However, if 50 times are given as the number of times of time saving, if the special symbols of 50 times are changed without winning the jackpot, the game state will be the normal game state (no low-accuracy power support, as shown in FIG. 13) State) Shift to YG1 (see RO13). Thus, after the number of times of time saving is completed, if it is made to shift to the normal game state (no low-accuracy electricity support state) YG1, the special time-saving pattern lottery will be executed, so in the game in the low probability state Even if there is, in addition to the game of whether or not the special pattern 1 becomes a big hit, it is possible to enjoy the game of whether or not it is possible to shift to a game with an electric sapo. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the low-probability state. In addition, when 10,000 times of the given number of times of time saving are completed, the game state shifts to the normal game state (no low-accuracy power support state) YG1 as shown in FIG. 13 (see RO12).

By the way, the game state YG2 of the advantageous game state 1 looks the same as the low-probability state as explained above, and this game state is mainly the "normal time", and is a game state in which the player mainly stays. , the state of enjoying the conventional game property of whether or not a big hit is achieved. Further, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the backup recovery process is performed, the game state before the power failure is likely to be in the advantageous game state 1, so the game is almost in the advantageous game state 1. It is in state YG2.

<Pattern 2: A game machine with a general probability variable hit and a non-probability variable hit>
As shown in FIG. 14(d), in this embodiment, in the range of 0 to 65535 as the random number for the special symbol jackpot, the range of the random number of 0 to 10000 is set to be out, and the random number of the random number of 10001 to 10205 is set. In the range, both the low-probability game state and the high-probability game state are set to the jackpot, and in the range of the random value 10206 to 12048, only the high-probability game state is set to the jackpot, and in the range of the random value 12049 to 20000, the loss is set And, in the range of random numbers 20001 to 22184, it is set per special time saving pattern, and in the range of random numbers 22185 to 65535, it is set to miss. Therefore, the special pattern 1/2 jackpot probability in the low-probability game state is 1/319, the special pattern 1/2 jackpot probability in the high-probability game state is 1/32, and the probability of the special time-saving pattern is It becomes 1/30.

Thus, as a result of the lottery using such random numbers, when a special symbol 1 or 2 jackpot is won, the main control CPU 600a determines 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(a). It is designed to select jackpot 1 (10R probability variation) with a probability of , and jackpot 2 (10R short time) with a probability of 40/100. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14(a), when the jackpot 1 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 3, and 10,000 times of time reduction is given as the number of variations of the special symbols. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14(a), when the jackpot 2 is selected, the game shifts to the advantageous game state 2, and 100 times of time reduction is given as the number of variations of the special symbols.

On the other hand, as a result of the lottery using the random value as described above, when the special time-saving pattern is won, the main control CPU 600a has a probability of 10/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. 14(b). A special time-saving pattern 1 is selected, and a special time-saving pattern 2 is selected with a probability of 90/100. And at this time, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), when the special time-saving pattern 1 is selected, it shifts to the advantageous game state 2, and 10000 times are given as the time-saving number of times that the game in the advantageous game state 2 is maintained. be. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14(b), when the special time saving pattern 2 is selected, the game moves to the advantageous game state 1, and 10000 times are provided as the number of time saving times for which the game in the advantageous game state 1 is maintained.

Here, the game state transition described above will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, when the game state is the normal game state (no low-accuracy power support state) YG10, the main control CPU 600a uses the special symbol jackpot random number value shown in FIG. 1 lottery is executed. At this time, a lottery for a special time-saving symbol is also executed in the normal game state (state without low-accuracy power support) YG10. As a result, the special time-saving pattern is elected, and as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. Then, the game state is shifted to the game state YG12 of the advantageous game state 2 (see RO20). On the other hand, with a probability of 90/100, when the special time-saving pattern 2 is selected, the game state shifts to the game state YG11 of the advantageous game state 1, as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO21). At this time, since the jackpot has not been won, the big prize opening (not shown) is not opened.

On the other hand, if the special symbol 1 is won and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. It will shift to the game state YG13 of the game state 3 (see RO22). Also, when the jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 40/100, the game state shifts to the game state YG12 of the advantageous game state 2 as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO23).

By the way, even in such a pachinko game machine, when the power is turned on, the RAM clear switch 620 is turned ON, and the main control RAM 600c is cleared, the above-described normal game state (low-accuracy support-free state) YG10 is entered. . Then, in this normal game state (no low-accuracy power support state) YG10, a special time-saving pattern lottery will be executed, so when the player starts playing first thing in the morning, Advantageous game state 2, which is a state of beating, that is, there is a possibility that it is possible to shift to a state in which the jackpot lottery probability is low and there is an electric support. Therefore, in this way, in addition to the game property of whether or not the special symbol 1 will be a big hit, the game property of whether or not it is possible to shift to the game with the electric sapo is added, so the low probability state. It is possible to improve the interest of the game in.

In the game state YG12 of the advantageous game state 2, the lottery for the special symbol 2 is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special symbol jackpot random number shown in FIG. 14(c). At this time, as described above, the lottery for special time-saving symbols is not executed.

Thus, when the special pattern 2 jackpot is won and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. , the game state YG13 of the advantageous game state 3 (see RO24). Also, if the jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 40/100, the game state remains in the game state YG12 of the advantageous game state 2, as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO25).

On the other hand, when transitioning to the game state YG12 of the advantageous game state 2, when the granted number of time reduction times of 100 times is completed, the game state changes to the normal game state (low-accuracy electric support no state) YG10, as shown in FIG. Transition (see RO26). Therefore, after the number of times of time saving is completed, if it is made to shift to the normal game state (no low-accuracy electricity support state) YG10, the lottery of special time-saving symbols will be executed, so in the game in the low probability state Even if there is, in addition to the game of whether or not the special pattern 1 becomes a big hit, it is possible to enjoy the game of whether or not it is possible to shift to a game with an electric sapo. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the low-probability state.

In the game state YG13 of the advantageous game state 3, the lottery for the special symbol 2 is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special symbol jackpot random number shown in FIG. 14(c). At this time, as described above, the lottery for special time-saving symbols is not executed.

Thus, when the special pattern 2 jackpot is won and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. , the game state YG13 of the advantageous game state 3 remains (see RO27). Also, when the jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 40/100, the game state shifts to the game state YG12 of the advantageous game state 2 as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO28).

In the game state YG11 of the advantageous game state 1, the lottery for the special symbol 1 is executed by the main control CPU 600a using the special symbol jackpot random number shown in FIG. 14(c). At this time, as described above, the lottery for special time-saving symbols is not executed.

Thus, when the special symbol 1 jackpot is won and the jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 60/100 as shown in the distribution table shown in FIG. , it will shift to the game state YG13 of the advantageous game state 3 (see RO29). Also, when the jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 40/100, the game state shifts to the game state YG12 of the advantageous game state 2 as shown in FIG. 15 (see RO30).

Note that the game state YG11 of the advantageous game state 1 looks the same as the low probability state as described above, and this game state is mainly the "normal time". Further, when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the backup restoration process is performed, the game state is almost the advantageous game state 1, YG11.

Thus, as explained in the above patterns 1 and 2, if the special time-saving symbols are used, it is possible to make a specification with a playability that can shift from the normal game state to the advantageous game state 2. - 特許庁

Therefore, as described above, by using a plurality of advantageous game states and special time-saving symbols, it is possible to create new game characteristics, thereby improving the interest of the game in the low probability state. can.

By the way, when such a plurality of advantageous game states are provided, there is a possibility that the conventional processing may complicate the management. That is, conventionally, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), in the normal game state, the jackpot lottery probability is in a low probability state, and there is no power supply, so the special figure probability variation flag is OFF (00H), the power The support flag becomes OFF (00H). Also, in the latent game state, the jackpot lottery probability is a high probability state and the electric sapo is not in the state, so the special figure probability change flag is ON (5AH) and the electric sapo flag is OFF (00H). Furthermore, in the time saving game state, the jackpot lottery probability is a low probability state and the electric sapo is in a state, so the special figure probability change flag is OFF (00H) and the electric sapo flag is ON (5AH). And furthermore, in the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot lottery probability is a high probability state and the electric sapo is in a state, so the special figure probability variation flag is ON (5AH) and the electric sapo flag is ON (5AH). In addition to this, there are various flags that indicate the game state, such as the normal pattern probability variation flag.

Thus, in the past, various game states were managed using flags.

However, if the plurality of advantageous gaming states are managed only by ON/OFF of flags as in the conventional case, the more advantageous gaming states are increased, the more complicated the management may become.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16(b), an advantageous game state flag and an advantageous game state pattern are used for management. That is, in the normal game state, the advantageous game state flag is set to OFF (00H) and the advantageous game state pattern is set to 00H. If the advantageous game state is 1, the advantageous game state flag is set to ON (5AH) and the advantageous game state pattern is set to 01H. Furthermore, if it is advantageous game state 2, the advantageous game state flag is set to ON (5AH), and the advantageous game state pattern is set to 02H. Further, if the advantageous game state is 3, the advantageous game state flag is set to ON (5AH) and the advantageous game state pattern is set to 03H.

However, in this way, even if a plurality of advantageous game states are increased, since it is only necessary to increase the numerical value of the advantageous game state pattern accordingly, there is no need to increase the number of flags, thus complicating management. It is possible to reduce the situation where Needless to say, the conventional flags such as the special figure probability variation flag, the electric sapo flag, the general figure probability variation flag, etc. may be of course provided.

On the other hand, in notifying the player of a plurality of advantageous game states, the main control CPU 600a outputs an advantageous game state LED signal to the 7-segment display device 53a based on the advantageous game state flag and/or the advantageous game state pattern. It will happen. Thereby, it is possible to display whether or not the game state is the advantageous game state on the 7-segment display device 53a. However, in the case of the advantageous game state 1, the notification is not made. That is, the 7-segment display device 53a is prevented from displaying that the game is in the advantageous gaming state 1. - 特許庁This means that if the game state is notified that the game state is the advantageous game state 1, the player will recognize that it is in a game state in which the lottery for the special time-saving pattern is not performed. This is because there is a possibility that the player will lose interest in the game and stop playing the game. Therefore, in the advantageous game state 1, notification is not made.

<Explanation of sound and lamp effects>
Next, the sound and lamp effects will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 31. FIG.

<Explanation of the sound in the preview production>
First, with reference to FIG. 17, the sound in the announcement effect will be described. The advance notice effects shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C are examples of information advance notice effects. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(a), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays decorative patterns that are changing at high speed (see image P30), and resident patterns that are changing at high speed (see image P31). is displayed, and at the bottom left corner of the screen, a character "Do your best" is displayed in a balloon (see image P32). Then, if the character "Do your best" is, for example, a black character with a low expectation for the jackpot gaming state, the speaker 17 shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(b), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays the character "Good feeling!" , in the case of a red letter indicating a high expectation for the jackpot gaming state, a sound effect SE2 of "picking" is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(c), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays "Geki Atsushi!" sandwiched between the characters "DANGER" at the lower left corner of the screen, indicating a high expectation for the jackpot gaming state. When the so-called danger-patterned characters are displayed in balloons (see image P34), the speaker 17 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the notice effects shown in FIGS. 17(d) to (f) are examples of the chime sound notice effects. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(d), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays decorative patterns that are changing at high speed (see image P30), and resident patterns that are changing at high speed (see image P31). is displayed, and at this time, the character "Ding-Dong" is displayed slightly above the center of the screen (see image P40). Then, if the character "Ding-Dong" is, for example, a white character with a low expectation for the jackpot gaming state, the sound effect SE4 "Ding-Dong" is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(e), the text "Ping-pong! Ping-pong!" For example, in the case of a red letter indicating a high expectation for the jackpot gaming state, the speaker 17 shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 17(f), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays "DANGER DANGER DANGER" in the upper part of the center of the screen. (see FIG. 1), a sound effect SE6 of "Beep! Beep! Beep!" is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. That is, the sound effect common to the information announcement effect is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG.

Thus, even with such different notice effects, in the so-called danger pattern in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot game state is high, a common effect sound is emitted from the speaker 17 so that the player can expect a big win in any notice effect. It can be recognized that the degree of expectation for the game state is high. Thus, by doing so, it is possible to effectively improve the amusement of the game without imposing a burden on the control surface under a situation in which a plurality of types of advance notices, ready-to-win effects, and the like are executed in parallel.

Also, at this time, the effect sound in the information notice effect shown in FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b) differs from the sound effect in the chime sound notice effect shown in FIGS. 17(d) to (e). Therefore, the information notice effect shown in FIGS. 17(a) to 17(b) may be executed while the chime sound notice effect shown in FIGS. 17(d) to (e) is being executed. That is, part or all of the execution timing of the chime sound notice effect shown in FIGS. 17(d) to (e) and the information notice effect execution timing shown in FIGS. 17(a) to (b) may overlap. . However, the execution timing of the information notice effect shown in FIG. 17(c) and the execution timing of the chime sound notice effect shown in FIG. 17(f) should not overlap. This is because if they overlap, the common sound effect will be emitted from the speaker 17 in duplicate, which may make the player feel uncomfortable and reduce the interest in the game.

In the present embodiment, in the so-called danger pattern in which the expectation for the jackpot game state is high, a sound effect "Bee! Bee! Bee!" is emitted from the speaker 17. This sound effect The playback time may be different between the information notice effect and the chime sound notice effect. In other words, the common sound effects may be of the same type, even if they are not the same.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the information notice effect, when the characters "Good feeling!" However, even if it is a red letter that increases the expectation of a big win and another letter (for example, it's hot!), the speaker 17 shown in FIG. The same sound effect SE2 may be emitted. In this way, even if the characters are different, if they are of the same color, the same effect sound SE2 of "Pikin" will be emitted. Recognize that expectations are high.

Further, the notice effect in the present embodiment is only an example, and can be applied to any notice effect.

<Explanation about the classification of sounds in production>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21, the classification of sounds in production will be described. BGM, sound effects, and dialogue sounds are known as classifications of sounds in production. These may be reproduced simultaneously in a series of effects. may reduce interest in

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the case of an effect in which any of the BGM, the sound effects, and the dialogue sounds are generated at the same time, the volume of these sound data is set so that the maximum volumes of the BGM, the sound effects, and the dialogue sounds do not overlap. is set so that the relationship of dialogue sound>sound effect>BGM is established. It should be noted that the setting of the volume in the sound data referred to here means the setting of the volume that can be set by the player using the setting button 15, the setting of the dial provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the game hall (hall) side, and the like. It is not the volume that can be set using means (not shown), but the volume that is set under control when the sound is reproduced by the sound LSI 801 . This point will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG.

FIG. 18 shows an advance notice effect. First, as shown in FIG. , the resident symbol is stopped (see image P51, "767" in the figure) and displayed. At this time, the BGM shown in FIG. 19 is reproduced by the sound LSI 801 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T1). BGM is emitted at the volume. The maximum volume shown here is the volume that can be set by the player using the setting button 15, or the setting means (not shown) such as a dial provided on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 on the game hall (hall) side. ), the volume is set for the control of the sound function in the sound LSI 801 and the VDP 803 when the maximum volume can be set using the .

Next, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 18(b), the decorative pattern is displayed at high speed (see image P50) and the resident pattern is displayed at high speed (see image P51). At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the BGM shown in FIG. 19 at a constant volume.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a sends a control signal to the sound LSI 801 to decrease the volume of the BGM when sound effects are generated when the advance notice effect that raises expectations for the jackpot gaming state is executed. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the BGM at the lowest volume as shown in FIG. 19 at timing T2. As a result, BGM is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 at the lowest volume. It should be noted that this lowest volume is a volume that can be recognized by the player even if the player further lowers the volume using the setting button 15 as the minimum volume value that the player can lower. In addition, the volume that the player can lower using the setting button 15 is not limited to BGM, and can also lower the volume of sound effects and dialogue sounds. Furthermore, in the illustration, the volume is instantaneously switched to the lowest volume, but of course, the volume may be gradually lowered to the lowest volume.

Next, an advance notice effect is executed in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot gaming state is increased. That is, as shown in FIG. 18(c), the screen shown on the liquid crystal display device 41 is darkened, and the characters "CHANCE" (see image P52) are displayed in the center of the screen. When the characters "CHANCE" (see image P52) are displayed, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the sound effect shown in FIG. A sound effect SE10 of "bashi" shown in FIG. 18(c) is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. At this time, the BGM is emitted from the speaker 17 at the lowest volume, but since the volume of the sound effect SE10 is louder than the volume of the BGM, the player can easily hear the sound effect SE10. . The volume of this sound effect SE10 gradually decreases as shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 18(d), when the screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 turns dark and the characters "CHANCE" (see image P52) are displayed in the center of the screen, the display in FIG. 19 is reproduced at maximum volume by the sound LSI 801 at the timing T4 when the reproduction of the sound effect SE10 is almost finished, and the speaker 17 shown in FIG. The dialogue sound VC1 "chance" shown in 18(d) is emitted. At this time, the BGM and the sound effect SE10 are emitted from the speaker 17 at the lowest volume, but since the volume of the dialogue sound VC1 is louder than the volume of the BGM and the sound effect SE10, the player cannot hear the dialogue sound. VC1 is easily audible. The volume of the dialog sound VC1 gradually decreases as shown in FIG.

Thus, after the characters "CHANCE" (see image P52) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, the speech sound VC1 indicating the content of the characters is emitted from the speaker 17 with a time delay. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the content of the performance.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a finishes reproducing the dialog sound VC1, and displays a screen similar to the screen shown in FIG. 18(b) on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. At the end of the notice effect that raises expectations for the game state, a control signal for restoring the volume of the BGM is transmitted to the sound LSI 801. - 特許庁In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the BGM at the original volume at timing T5 shown in FIG.

Thus, by controlling the volume of the BGM to be lowered in the advance notice production in which sound effects and dialogue sounds are generated, it is possible to make the sound effects and dialogue sounds easier to hear. However, at this time, the sound LSI 801 prevents the start of reproduction of the effect sound and the start of reproduction of the dialogue sound at the same time. This is because if they are reproduced at the same time, the effect sound and the dialogue sound are mixed, and there is a possibility that the performance effect for the player is lowered. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the timing of starting reproduction of sound effects and the timing of starting reproduction of dialogue sounds are shifted to make each sound easier to hear.

Thus, by doing so, it is possible to effectively improve the amusement of the game without imposing a burden on the control surface under a situation in which a plurality of types of advance notices, ready-to-win effects, and the like are executed in parallel.

This BGM is played back in a loop. In addition, the BGM volume is set to be louder during the jackpot game/electric support game (variable probability game state/shorter working time game state) than during the normal game state (no low-accuracy power support). That is, the relationship of BGM (during jackpot game/electricity support game)>BGM (normal game state (no low-accuracy electricity support)) is established.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the start maximum volume of the sound effect SE10 and the start maximum volume of the dialogue sound VC1 are set so as not to overlap, and the dialogue sound VC1 is reproduced just before the end of the reproduction of the sound effect SE10. Alternatively, the dialog sound VC1 may be reproduced after the reproduction of the sound effect SE10 is completed. That is, it may be arranged such that they do not overlap completely.

In addition, in this embodiment, when an effect that raises expectations for the jackpot gaming state shown in FIGS. However, not limited to this, the volume of BGM may be muted (that is, "0" or approximately "0"), or the reproduction of BGM may be stopped by the sound LSI 801 . This point will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG.

FIG. 20 shows a notice effect with high reliability for the jackpot game state. First, as shown in FIG. , "767" in the figure), and furthermore, the resident symbol is stopped (see image P61, "767" in the figure) is displayed. At this time, the BGM1 shown in FIG. 21 is reproduced by the sound LSI 801 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T10). BGM1 is emitted at the volume. This BGM1 is loop-reproduced.

Next, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 20(b), the decorative pattern is displayed at high speed (see image P60) and the resident pattern is displayed at high speed (see image P61). Furthermore, a character CH1 holding a sword is displayed on the left side of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41. FIG. 21 is reproduced at the maximum volume by the sound LSI 801 (see timing T11), so that the loudspeaker 17 shown in FIG. !” is generated. At this time, since the dialog sound VC10 is short, the volume of the BGM1 shown in FIG. 21 is not lowered. Therefore, the BGM1 is emitted from the speaker 17 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume, but since the volume of the dialogue sound VC10 is higher than the volume of the BGM1, the player can easily hear the dialogue sound VC10. can hear. The volume of the dialog sound VC10 gradually decreases as shown in FIG.

Next, an effect is executed in which the degree of expectation for the jackpot gaming state is increased. That is, as shown in FIG. 20(c), the screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 darkens, the display of the decorative pattern disappears or becomes difficult to see, and the characters "DANGER DANGER DANGER" are displayed in the center of the screen and an explosion occurs. Effects are displayed (see image P62). At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the sound effect shown in FIG. 21 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T12), and thus the speaker 17 shown in FIG. Then, a sound effect (not shown) of "Bee! Bee! Bee! Bee!" is emitted. At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a silences the BGM1 (that is, "0" or approximately "0") in order to make the so-called danger pattern sound, which is highly expected for the jackpot gaming state, stand out. Alternatively, it transmits a control signal to stop the reproduction of BGM1 to the sound LSI 801 . In response to this, the sound LSI 801 silences the BGM1 (that is, "0" or approximately "0") or stops the reproduction of the BGM1. Note that the volume of this sound effect gradually decreases as shown in FIG.

Next, at timing T13 shown in FIG. 21, at the timing when the reproduction of the sound effect is almost finished, the screen shown on the liquid crystal display device 41 changes from dark to bright, and the left part of the screen shows , the character CH2 is displayed. At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the dialog sound shown in FIG. da!” is generated. At this time, the speaker 17 emits a sound effect with a gradually decreasing volume in the middle, but since the volume of the dialogue sound VC11 is larger than the volume of the sound effect, the player can hear the dialogue. Sound VC11 can be easily heard. Note that the volume of the dialogue sound VC11 gradually decreases as shown in FIG.

Next, at timing T14 shown in FIG. 21, the reproduction of the dialog sound VC11 ends, and as shown in FIG. A character "REACH" (see image P63) is displayed so as to overlap the decoration pattern in the reach state. At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal for reproducing BGM2 different from BGM1. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces BGM2 different from BGM1 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T14). As a result, the BGM2 is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume. If the sound LSI 801 continues to play BGM1 with no sound (that is, "0" or approximately "0"), the sub-control CPU 800a stops playing BGM1 at timing T14 shown in FIG. A control signal to cause the sound LSI 801 is sent. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 stops playing the BGM1. This BGM2 is not loop-reproduced.

Thus, in the advance notice production in which sound effects and dialogue sounds are generated, by controlling the volume of BGM1 to be muted or stopped, it is possible to make the sound effects and dialogue sounds easier to hear. However, at this time, the sound LSI 801 prevents the start of reproduction of the effect sound and the start of reproduction of the dialogue sound at the same time. This is because if they are reproduced at the same time, the effect sound and the dialogue sound are mixed, and there is a possibility that the performance effect for the player is lowered. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the timing of starting reproduction of sound effects and the timing of starting reproduction of dialogue sounds are shifted to make each sound easier to hear.

Thus, even in this way, it is possible to effectively improve the amusement of the game without imposing a burden on the control surface in a situation in which a plurality of types of advance notices, ready-to-win effects, and the like are executed in parallel.

In the present embodiment, the maximum starting volume of the sound effect and the maximum starting volume of the dialogue sound VC11 are set so as not to overlap, and the dialogue sound VC11 is reproduced just before the end of the reproduction of the sound effect. Instead, the dialogue sound VC11 may be reproduced after the reproduction of the effect sound is completed. That is, it may be arranged such that they do not overlap completely.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the effect in which the dialog sound VC10 of "Ya!" is emitted as shown in FIG. You may make it lower, as shown.

Also, in the present embodiment, the volume of BGM1 is muted or stopped, but as shown in FIG. 19, the volume of BGM1 may be set to the lowest volume.

<Explanation of an example of only playing sound in the production>
By the way, in the above description, when the volume of the BGM is lowered due to the occurrence of the notice effect, the example is shown in which the volume is lowered by the control corresponding to the occurrence of the notice effect. This means that if the lottery determines that the announcement effect will occur, the volume of the BGM is lowered, but if the lottery is not won and the announcement effect does not occur, the volume of the BGM is played back without lowering the volume. to keep doing. Therefore, the sound volume is lowered by control according to the occurrence of the advance notice effect.

However, for example, in the ready-to-win effect, it is decided that an advance notice effect in which a sound effect or dialogue sound indicating SP ready-to-win is reproduced is always generated. Therefore, instead of lowering the volume by control until such an announcement effect occurs, the BGM is set in a state in which the volume is lowered in advance in accordance with the timing at which such an announcement effect occurs so as not to impose a burden on the control surface. Data can also be reproduced by the sound LSI 801 . This point will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. FIG.

FIG. 22 shows an effect that develops from a normal ready-to-win effect to an SP ready-to-win effect. First, as shown in FIG. ), the characters "REACH" (see image P71) are displayed so as to be superimposed on the decoration pattern in the ready-to-reach state, and the high-speed fluctuating resident pattern is displayed (see image P72). At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal for reproducing BGM2. In response, the sound LSI 801 reproduces BGM2 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume, as shown in FIG. 23 (see timing T20). As a result, the BGM2 is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume.

Next, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 22(b), the left decorative design moves to the upper left corner of the screen, the right decorative design moves to the upper right corner of the screen, and the middle decorative design changes at high speed. are displayed (see image P70), and furthermore, the resident symbols that are changing at high speed are displayed (see image P72). At this time, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the BGM2 shown in FIG. 23 at a constant volume.

Next, when the reproduction of BGM2 is completed, the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 22(c) displays the characters "SP Reach" (see image P73) in the center of the screen in place of the rapidly changing medium decoration pattern. The displayed announcement effect is executed. At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal for reproducing BGM3 and dialogue sound. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces BGM3 and dialogue sound at timing T21 shown in FIG. At this time, since the volume at the beginning of BGM3 is muted (that is, "0" or approximately "0") in advance, BGM3 is emitted from the speaker 17 shown in FIG. do not have. This BGM3 is not loop-reproduced.

On the other hand, the speech sound shown in FIG. 23 is reproduced at maximum volume by the sound LSI 801 (see timing T21), so that the speaker 17 shown in FIG. ” is generated. At this time, since only the dialogue sound VC20 is emitted from the speaker 17, the player can easily hear the dialogue sound VC10. Note that the volume of the dialog sound VC20 gradually decreases as shown in FIG.

Subsequently, the color of the characters changes according to the reliability of the big win gaming state, and the effect sound is reproduced according to the reliability of the big winning gaming state. That is, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 22(d), the character color of "SP READY" displayed in the center of the screen is changed to, for example, red (see image P73). At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal for reproducing sound effects. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces sound effects at timing T22 shown in FIG. As a result, the sound is reproduced at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume (see timing T22), so that the speaker 17 shown in FIG. '' is emitted. At this time, BGM3, which is set in advance to be muted (that is, "0" or substantially "0") to the lowest volume, is reproduced by the sound LSI 801 at timing T22 shown in FIG. , the sound is switched from muted (that is, "0" or approximately "0") to the lowest volume for playback. That is, the sound LSI 801 only reproduces BGM3 and does not control the volume. Thus, from the speaker 17, the sound effect SE20 is emitted at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume, and the BGM3 with the lowest volume is emitted, but the volume of the sound effect SE20 is higher than the volume of BGM3. Therefore, the player can easily hear the sound effect SE20. The volume of this sound effect SE20 gradually decreases as shown in FIG.

By the way, if the character color of "SP Reach" displayed in the center of the screen is black, the sound effect "Dang!" A sound effect is played. Therefore, the announcement effect by the title character color as exemplified in FIG. 22(d) is a lottery as to whether or not to execute it, but in which color. Therefore, regardless of which color is selected, the sound effect is always reproduced.

Next, at timing T23 shown in FIG. 23, when the volume of BGM3 is switched from the lowest volume to the volume one level lower than the maximum volume after a predetermined period set in advance, the SP ready-to-win effect is started. That is, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 22(e), a character CH10 holding a sword is displayed in the center of the screen instead of the characters "SP Reach" (see image P73). At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal for reproducing the dialogue sound. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the dialogue sound shown in FIG. 24 at the maximum volume (see timing T24). As a result, the speaker 17 shown in FIG. 1 emits the dialogue sound VC21 "Let's go!" shown in FIG. 22(e) at the maximum volume. At this time, BGM3 is emitted from the speaker 17 at a volume one level lower than the maximum volume, but since the volume of the dialogue sound VC21 is higher than the volume of the BGM3, the player can easily listen to the dialogue sound VC21. can be heard. Note that the volume of the dialogue sound VC21 gradually decreases as shown in FIG.

Thus, if the BGM with the volume lowered is prepared in advance, it is possible to effectively improve the enjoyment of the game without imposing a burden on the control surface.

In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the volume of BGM3 is set to the lowest volume from muted from timing T21 o'clock to timing T23 o'clock shown in FIG. The sound may remain muted until T23, or may remain at the lowest volume from timing T21 to timing T23.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the sound effect SE20 is reproduced after the sound effect SE20 is reproduced in "SP Reach" is shown, but the sound effect SE20 is reproduced and then the sound effect SE20 is reproduced. You may make it reproduce|regenerate.

<Explanation of lamp production>
Next, the lamp effect will be described.

<Description of lamp pattern types>
First, the case of blinking of the lamp pattern will be described. A decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 90 described above can blink as a lamp pattern that produces a lamp presentation effect. More specifically, the methods shown in FIGS. 24(a-1) and 24(b-1) can be used for blinking. That is, as shown in FIG. 24(a-1), the decoration lamp LA such as a full-color LED lamp mounted on the decoration lamp substrate 90 is turned on (for example, white), and after a predetermined period of time, FIG. -1), turn off the light. Then, after a predetermined period of time, the decoration lamp LA shown in FIG. 24(a-1) is turned on (for example, white). The time during which the decorative lamp LA is lit and the time during which it is extinguished are not limited to the same time, and different times may be set alternately and cyclically. Also, the cycle is set to be shorter than one frame (=33 ms), which is the drawing update cycle for drawing one screen image on the liquid crystal display device 41, so that the player can recognize that it is blinking. It is set so that it will not As a result, by synchronizing the period of drawing an image for one screen with the update period of the decoration lamp LA, or by synchronizing the period of flickering at an integer multiple of the period of drawing an image for one screen, the player can feel a sense of discomfort. It is possible to perform the performance by the decorative lamp LA and the liquid crystal display without giving any

On the other hand, the method shown in FIGS. 24(a-2) to 24(d-2) can also be taken. That is, as shown in FIG. 24(a-2), the decorative lamp LA such as a full-color LED lamp mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 90 is turned on (for example, white), and after a predetermined period of time, FIG. -2), turn off the light. Next, as shown in FIG. 24(c-2), the decorative lamp LA is lit in a color (for example, yellow) different from the color shown in FIG. -2), turn off the light. Then, after a predetermined period of time, the decoration lamp LA shown in FIG. 24(a-2) is turned on (for example, white). Thus, when executing an effect in which the white and yellow decorative lamps LA are alternately turned on as an effect for the player, they are flashed through the extinguished state as described above. This is because when the color changes from white to yellow, the afterimage of the white decorative lamp LA does not remain for the player by going through the extinguished state, so that the effect of the lamp when switching between different colors can be seen without a sense of incongruity. is. Note that the cycle is set so as not to be shorter than one frame (=33 ms) so that the player can recognize that it is blinking.

By the way, as shown in FIGS. 24(a-2) to 24(d-2), it is preferable not to use blue and red when blinking the decoration lamp LA using different colors. This is because there is a possibility that the player may have an accident causing a photosensitivity seizure or the like.

Next, a lamp pattern that changes the brightness and color of the decorative lamp in stages will be described. A decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 90 described above can change luminance and color in stages as a lamp pattern that produces a lamp performance effect. Specifically, the decorative lamp can control light emission based on luminance data for setting luminance and RGB data for setting color. ) to (f−1) can be used. That is, as shown in FIG. 25(a-1), the decorative lamp LA is illuminated with a luminance of 100%, for example, in white. After a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. 25(b-1), the brightness is adjusted to 75%, and the light changes from white to light gray. Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decoration lamp LA is adjusted to 50% luminance after a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. change and light up. Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decoration lamp LA is adjusted to a luminance of 25% after a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. changes to and lights up. Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decoration lamp LA is adjusted to a luminance of 50% after a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. changes to and lights up. Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to a luminance of 75% after a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. change and light up. Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decoration lamp LA is adjusted to 100% luminance after a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. do.

Thus, in this way, the decoration lamp LA repeats the cycle of adjusting the brightness shown in FIGS. The brightness of the lamp can be changed stepwise. The reason why the light is not turned off is to prevent the player from losing interest in the game. That is, when performing a luminance gradation that changes the luminance stepwise, the player feels as if the stepped change in luminance has been completed by turning off the light, and the player feels uncomfortable. This is because there is a possibility that the interest in the game may decrease. The cycle is set so as not to be shorter than one frame (=33 ms) so that the player can recognize that the brightness of the decoration lamp is changing.

On the other hand, the method shown in FIG. 25(a-2) can be used for color adjustment. That is, based on the RGB data for setting the color transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, as shown in FIG. are changed from the lower side to the upper side of the pachinko game machine 1 into colors of yellow, green, blue, and red (so-called rainbow colors). In addition, even when such color gradation is performed, the player feels as if the gradual change in color has been completed by turning off the light, and the player feels a sense of incongruity. In order to prevent such a situation, the lights are not turned off, but the colors are changed step by step while the lights are on.

Next, a lamp pattern for gradation blinking (stroboscopic flash) of the decorative lamp will be described. A decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 90 described above can be flashed in gradation (stroboscopic flash) as a lamp pattern to produce a lamp effect. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 26(a), the decorative lamp LA lights up with a luminance of 100%, for example, in white, and then, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decorative lamp LA After a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. 26(b), LA is adjusted to a brightness of 75% and turned on from white to light gray. Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decorative lamp LA is adjusted to 50% luminance after a predetermined period of time, and changes from light gray to dark gray, as shown in FIG. 26(c). to light up. Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decoration lamp LA is adjusted to 25% luminance after a predetermined period of time, as shown in FIG. to light up. Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decoration lamp LA is adjusted to 0% luminance after a predetermined period of time, and turned off, as shown in FIG. 26(e). Next, based on the luminance data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the decoration lamp LA is adjusted to 100% luminance after a predetermined period of time as shown in FIG. By turning off the light in this way, the player is intentionally given a sense of discomfort due to the light being turned off as described above, and when it is desired to make an impression more than other effects, gradation flashing (stroboscopic flash) is used. A ramp pattern is to be executed. Therefore, the appearance frequency is set to be lower than that of luminance gradation and color gradation.

Thus, by gradually changing the luminance of the decoration lamp LA from 0% to 100% abruptly, a strobe-like lamp pattern can be realized. Note that the cycles shown in FIGS. 26A to 26E should not be shorter than one frame (=33 ms) so that the player can recognize that the brightness of the decoration lamp is changing. is set to

Thus, various types of lamp patterns can be realized simply by turning on and off the decorative lamp LA, adjusting the brightness, and adjusting the color, so that multiple types of advance notices, reach, etc. can be produced in parallel. Under the situation where the game is executed as above, the amusement of the game can be effectively improved without imposing a burden on the control surface.

<Description of the “static” lamp pattern and “dynamic” lamp pattern>
By the way, using the ramp patterns described above, it is possible to create a "static" ramp pattern and a "dynamic" ramp pattern. That is, the "quiet" lamp pattern is used when performing a static (small) lamp effect. For example, as shown in FIG. The decorative lamp is turned on over the 0th frame (0f) to the 150th frame (150f), and turned off over the 150th frame (150f) to the 300th frame (300f).

Also, as shown in FIG. 27(b), low-speed gradation can be performed by adjusting the brightness of the decoration lamp. That is, the decorative lamp is lit with a brightness of 100%, for example, white over 0 frame (0f) to 15th frame (15f), and the brightness is 75 over 15th frame (15f) to 30th frame (30f). % to illuminate from white to light gray. The decorative lamp is then illuminated from light gray to slightly dark gray at 65% brightness for 30 frames (30f) to 45 frames (45f). The decorative lamp is then illuminated from medium to dark gray at 50% brightness for 45 frames (45f) to 60 frames (60f). The decorative lamp is then illuminated from dark gray to darker gray at 25% brightness for 60 frames (60f) to 75 frames (75f). The decorative lamp is then illuminated from darker gray to darker gray at 50% brightness for 75 frames (75f) to 90 frames (90f). The decorative lamp is then illuminated from dark gray to medium dark gray at 65% brightness for 90 frames (90f) to 105 frames (105f). The decorative lamp is then illuminated from medium dark gray to light gray at 75% brightness for 105 frames (105f) to 120 frames (120f). The decorative lamp is then illuminated from light gray to white at 100% brightness for 120 frames (120f) to 135 frames (135f). Such processing is repeated until 300 frames (300f).

Thus, by doing so, the brightness adjustment of the decorative lamps can be used to provide slow gradation.

On the other hand, the "moving" lamp pattern is used when performing a moving (intense) lamp effect. For example, as shown in FIG. It can flash fast. That is, as shown in FIG. 27(c), the decorative lamp is turned on over the 0th frame (0f) to the 1st frame (1f), and the decorative lamp is turned on over the 1st frame (1f) to the 2nd frame (2f). are turned off alternately.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27(d), gradation blinking (stroboscopic flash) can be performed by adjusting the brightness of the decoration lamp. That is, the decorative lamp is lit with a brightness of 100%, for example, white over 0 frame (0f) to 1 frame (1f), and the brightness is 75 over 1 frame (1f) to 2 frames (2f). % to illuminate from white to light gray. The decorative lamp is then illuminated from light gray to dark gray at 50% brightness for 2 frames (2f) to 3 frames (3f). The decorative lamp is then illuminated from dark gray to darker gray at 25% brightness for three frames (3f) to four frames (4f). The decorative lamp is then extinguished from dark gray to black at 0% brightness for 4 frames (4f) to 5 frames (5f). Next, the decorative lamp is returned to 100% luminance and illuminated in white to perform gradation blinking (stroboscopic flash), and this process is repeated.

Thus, by combining such a "static" lamp pattern and a "dynamic" lamp pattern, it is possible to perform a well-modulated lamp presentation. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the decoration lamp is set to low gradation (see FIG. 27(b)) over 0 frame (0f) to 60th frame (60f) (for example, while the decorative pattern is changing). Next, over the 60th frame (60f) to the 90th frame (90f) (for example, when the tenpai swing starts), the decoration lamp is flashed at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)). Next, the decorative lamp is extinguished for 90 frames (90f) to 120 frames (120f). Next, over 120 frames (120f) to 150 frames (150f) (for example, during the swing of the tenpai swing), the decorative lamp is set to low-speed gradation (see FIG. 27(b)), and 150 frames (150f) to 210 frames. Over the frame (210f) (for example, during the tenpai swing), the decoration lamp is flashed at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)). Next, the decoration lamp is extinguished over the 210th frame (210f) to the 270th frame (270f) (for example, tenpai tilt (tame)). Next, over 270 frames (270f) to 300 frames (300f) (for example, Tenpai), the decoration lamp is flashed at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)). Next, the decoration lamp is extinguished over the 300th frame (300f) to the 330th frame (330f). Next, over 330th frame (330f) to 390th frame (390f) (for example, standby for a decorative pattern), the decorative lamp is made to have a low gradation (see FIG. 27(b)).

Thus, in combining the ``static'' lamp pattern and the ``dynamic'' lamp pattern, by inserting ``lights out'' at the switching trigger point of the presentation, a well-modulated lamp presentation can be performed.

<Description of the arrangement of decorative lamps>
By the way, the decorative lamps as described above can be arranged as shown in FIG. FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in the schematic front view of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 29(a), on the peripheral frame of the front frame 3, a first decoration lamp LA1 composed of a plurality of decoration lamps is inclined at the upper right of the drawing. A second decorative lamp LA2 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is arranged in an inclined manner at the lower right of the drawing, and a third decorative lamp LA3 composed of a plurality of decorative lamps is arranged in an inclined manner at the upper left of the drawing. A fourth decoration lamp LA4 composed of a plurality of decoration lamps is arranged in a slanting manner at the bottom left of the drawing. As shown in FIG. 29(a), above the liquid crystal display device 41 of the game board 4, a fifth decoration lamp LA5 composed of a plurality of decoration lamps is linearly arranged. A sixth decoration lamp LA6 composed of a plurality of decoration lamps is linearly arranged on the right side of the display device 41, and a plurality of decoration lamps is disposed on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 41 of the game board 4. 7th decorative lamps LA7 are arranged in a straight line.

Thus, among the decorative lamps arranged in this manner, the first decorative lamp LA1 and the third decorative lamp LA3 are positioned in front of the front frame 3, as shown in the schematic right side vertical cross-sectional view of FIG. 29(b). The second decoration lamp LA2 and the fourth decoration lamp LA4 are arranged in a downward slope from the part side (the side viewed by the player) toward the rear side (the back side of the pachinko game machine 1). They are arranged in an upward sloping manner from the part side (the side viewed by the player) toward the rear side (the back side of the pachinko game machine 1). Therefore, in turning on the first decoration lamp LA1 to the fourth decoration lamp LA4, the front side of the front frame 3 (the side viewed by the player) to the rear side (the back side of the pachinko game machine 1), or the front By lighting from the rear side of the frame 3 (the back side of the pachinko game machine 1) toward the front side (the side viewed by the player), a three-dimensional effect is produced and a flowing lighting pattern is created. As a result, a sense of dynamism is created in the lamp production.

Also, as shown in FIG. 29(b), the sixth decoration lamp LA6 is composed of a front sixth decoration lamp LA6a and a rear sixth decoration lamp LA6b. And, as shown in FIG. 29B, this front-side sixth decoration lamp LA6a is arranged on the front side of the game board 4 (the side viewed by the player), and the rear-side sixth decoration lamp LA6b , It is arranged on the rear side of the game board 4 (back side of the pachinko game machine 1) so as to be positioned on the rear side of the front side sixth decoration lamp LA6a, shifted from the front side sixth decoration lamp LA6a. . As a result, since the sixth decorative lamp LA6 is arranged in multiple layers, a three-dimensional effect is produced, and a lively feeling is produced in the lamp presentation.

<Explanation about illumination panel>
Next, the illumination panel will be explained. As shown in FIG. 30, the illumination panel IP is arranged on the front side (the side viewed by the player) of the liquid crystal display device 41, and includes a transparent light guide plate IPa and an end portion side of the light guide plate IPa (in the illustration, , and an illumination part IPb in which a plurality of full-color LEDs are arranged along the upper end part side). A large number of minute concave portions (not shown) are formed on the surface of the light guide plate IPa to forwardly reflect the light emitted from the illumination portion IPb. Thus, a predetermined display mode is displayed on the light guide plate IPa due to the high-density assembly of the minute recesses. For example, in FIG. 30, as a display mode, an imitation of the movable accessory device 43 is displayed. When the movable accessory device 43 moves to the front of the liquid crystal display device 41, the illumination panel IP is illuminated with light, so that the effect of the movable accessory device 43 can be improved. The colors of the plurality of full-color LEDs are set based on the RGB data, and the brightness can be set based on the brightness data.

By the way, in order to effectively express such an illumination panel, when the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination unit IPb are caused to emit white light based on the RGB data transmitted from the sub-control CPU 800a, the sub-control CPU 800a Based on the luminance data transmitted from the control CPU 800a, light is emitted with a luminance of less than 100%. This is because if the light is emitted at 100% luminance, the predetermined display mode displayed on the light guide plate IPa will shine very brightly, which may make the player feel uncomfortable. This will be described later, but in order to effectively express the illumination panel, it is necessary to arrange many full-color LEDs within a predetermined range. This is because the luminance is further increased by lighting the . Therefore, when the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb are caused to emit white light, it is preferable to emit light with a luminance of less than 100%. However, unlike the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb, the decorative lamp described above does not display any kind of display, so even when emitting white light, it emits light with 100% luminance. Of course, light may be emitted at 100% or less.

Thus, even if the decorative lamps for different purposes and the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illuminating part IPb are caused to emit light of the same white color, optimum expression can be achieved only by changing the luminance. Therefore, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game without imposing a burden on the control surface in a situation in which a plurality of types of advance notices, ready-to-win effects, and the like are executed in parallel.

By the way, the decorative lamp and the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb can both be adjusted by the player using the setting button 15 . However, even if the set value of the brightness adjustment adjusted by the player using the setting button 15 is the maximum value, the brightness of the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb is such that the plurality of full-color LEDs are of the same color. Even if white light is emitted, it is configured to be less than 100%.

On the other hand, when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, there is no player, so the RGB data is changed to white in order to confirm the operation of the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the lighting unit IPb. When the full-color LED is set and lit in white, the brightness of the full-color LED may be set to 100% to emit light.

On the other hand, in order to effectively express the illumination panel, it is preferable to set the arrangement interval of the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb to, for example, 10 mm or less, which is smaller than the arrangement interval of the decorative lamps. Also, it is preferable to raise the current value of the full-color LED to the allowable limit. Furthermore, it is preferable that the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb be arranged at right angles (90 degrees) to the light guide plate IPa.

Also, the brightness of the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 is preferably lowered to 50% to 100% in order to effectively express the illumination panel. However, the liquid crystal screen may be darkened by displaying a black translucent image in front of the liquid crystal screen without lowering the brightness of the liquid crystal screen. Alternatively, the background image may be set to a black image, and only necessary patterns such as resident patterns may be displayed.

<Description of a specific lamp effect>
Next, a description of a specific lamp effect will be given. For example, before the jackpot game is won and the jackpot game state is started, the player uses the shooting handle 16 to hit the game ball on the right side of the game area 40 of the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 31(a). When the guidance presentation is executed, for example, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays "Right shot ⇒". At this time, the opening/closing door 46a of the prize winning device 46 is opened, and the game ball can enter the big prize opening (not shown). There are cases where it is unclear whether it is good to aim and hit so that it flows down.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a ramp effect pattern is executed in which the target is known. That is, as shown in FIG. 31(a), the plurality of decoration lamps LA arranged in the winning device 46 are flashed at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)), and the top decoration 42a and A plurality of decoration lamps LA arranged on the right decoration 42c and the like are sequentially turned on from the left side to the right side so that the light seems to flow to the winning device 46.例文帳に追加At this time, part of the other decoration lamps arranged on the game board 4 is extinguished. FIG. 31(a) illustrates a state in which a plurality of decoration lamps LA disposed on the left decoration 42b side, the special symbol 1 start opening 44 side, or the general winning opening 49 side are extinguished. . Thus, by executing such a ramp effect pattern, the player can recognize where the game ball should be hit. It should be noted that such a lamp effect pattern is the "moving" lamp pattern described above, and is executed when a guidance effect occurs so that the player is not disadvantaged by a moving lamp pattern. It's a thing, and I try not to do it in other productions. This is because the switching of the game method from left-handed to right-handed is emphasized, and if other effects are executed, there is a risk that the degree of emphasis will be diminished.

On the other hand, when a predetermined period of time elapses from the state shown in FIG. 31(a) and the jackpot game state is started, a round effect is executed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 31(b), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays "ROUND 1" in addition to the display "Right shot". Also, at this time, the lamp effect pattern is executed, but unlike FIG. 31(a), as shown in FIG. Make the flashing cycle longer and flash slowly). Alternatively, it is lit in rainbow colors. Then, as shown in FIG. 31(b), a plurality of symbols arranged on the upper decoration 42a side, the left decoration 42b side, the right decoration 42c side, the special symbol 1 start opening 44 side, or the general winning opening 49 side, etc. The decorative lamp LA of is lit in rainbow colors. Thus, by executing such a ramp effect pattern, the player can recognize that the jackpot game state has started. This ramp effect pattern is the above-described "quiet" ramp pattern, and a jackpot game is executed without changing from the right-handed state to the player who has already grasped that he is aiming for the big winning opening with the right-handed hit. A “quiet” lamp pattern is used to convey that the Also, such a ramp effect pattern can be executed in other effects such as a big win variation, in addition to the round effect.

Thus, by simply changing the lighting modes of the plurality of decoration lamps LA arranged in the winning device 46 in accordance with the difference in performance, the player can be made to recognize the difference in performance. To effectively improve the amusement of a game without imposing a burden on the control surface in a situation in which a plurality of types of notices, ready-to-win performances, etc. are executed in parallel.

In the present embodiment, an example of the lighting mode of the plurality of decoration lamps LA provided in the prize winning device 46 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and after the jackpot game, the player can select an electric chew (ordinary electric role). object), that is, when hitting the game ball using the shooting handle 16 aiming at the special symbol 2 starting device 45, the plurality of decorative lamps arranged in the special symbol 2 starting device 45 are shown in FIG. Similarly, it is caused to flash at high speed (see FIG. 27(c)), and in the direction of arrow Y1, the plurality of decoration lamps LA arranged in the top decoration 42a, the right decoration 42c, etc. are sequentially lit from the left side to the right side. It may be made to appear that the light flows to the special symbol 2 starting device 45. However, if it is known how to guide to the winning device 46 or the special symbol 2 starting device 45, the decorative lamps other than the winning device 46 and the special symbol 2 starting device 45 may be extinguished.

Further, the lamp lighting pattern of the plurality of decorative lamps LA arranged in the prize winning device 46 shown in the present embodiment is different from that of the prize winning device 46 except when the opening/closing door 46a of the prize winning device 46 is opened. It is preferable not to use it when flashing different decorative lamps. That is, when the opening/closing door 46a of the winning device 46 does not open, if such a high-speed blinking lamp lighting pattern is executed, the player who sees it may open the opening/closing door 46a of the winning device 46. This is because there is a risk of causing trouble with the game hall side (hall side). Therefore, when the decorative lamps other than the plurality of decorative lamps LA arranged in the prize winning device 46 are caused to flash and emit light, it is preferable to set the cycle of switching between lighting and extinguishing longer than the cycle of the high-speed blinking lamp lighting pattern. .

<Main control: description of the program>
Here, the processing method for the various contents described above will be described in detail below. First, an overview of the programs stored in the main control ROM 600b (see FIG. 4) processed by the main control board 60 will be described in detail by referring to FIGS.

First, when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, a power-on signal is sent to the effect that the DC voltage generated by the voltage generator 1300 of the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 4) is supplied to each control board. , upon receiving the signal, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 4) reads out the program stored in the main control ROM 600b, and performs the main control main processing shown in FIG. At this time, the main control CPU 600a first sets itself to an interrupt disabled state (step S1).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs stack pointer setting processing for setting the value of the stack pointer inside the main control CPU 600a corresponding to the final address of the normal stack area (step S2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) incorporated in the main control CPU 600a (step S3), and clears the output port for outputting the firing control signal (step S4).

Subsequently, the main control CPU 600a sets the activation waiting time of the sub-control board 80 (step S5), decrements (-1) the set waiting time (step S6), and clears the watchdog timer (WDT) not shown. (step S7).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the set waiting time has become "0" (step S8), and if it has not become "0" (step S8: ≠ 0), returns to the process of step S7. , "0" (step S8:=0), the process proceeds to step S9.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 4) output from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) (see FIG. 4) twice, and are stored in an internal register of the main control CPU 600a (not shown), and the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is confirmed (step S9). If the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "L" level (step S10: YES), the process returns to step S9. The process proceeds to step S11. That is, the main control CPU 600a repeats the same processing until the abnormal voltage signal ALARM changes to the normal level (that is, "H" level) (steps S9 to S10). By acquiring the abnormal voltage signal ALARM twice in this manner, an accurate signal can be read.

Next, the main control CPU 600a permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (step S11), and initializes the work area of the main control RAM 600c (step S12). Specifically, 00H is set in the power failure check counter, and 01H is set in the system operation status.

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits to the sub-control board 80 a processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) for displaying a standby screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step S13).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S14), and confirms whether or not a signal (power-on signal) indicating that power has been turned on from the payout control board 70 ( step S15). If the power-on signal has not been received (step S15: OFF), the process returns to step S14, and if the power-on signal has been received (step S15: ON), the process proceeds to step S16.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the level data of the RAM clear switch 620 and the setting key switch 630, and saves them in the working area of the main control RAM 600c (step S16).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a door open signal indicating whether or not the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. The signal of the switch 630 is acquired (step S17), and it is confirmed whether or not all of them are ON (step S18). If all are ON (step S18: YES), the main control CPU 600a performs setting switching processing (step S19).

<Main control: Main processing: Description of setting switching processing>
Here, this setting switching process will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

First, the main control CPU 600a transmits a setting switching start command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating that the setting is being changed to the sub control board 80 (step S50).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears the backup flag (step S51). The backup flag is data indicating whether backup processing has been executed when a voltage drop due to a power failure or the like is detected in the power failure check processing shown in FIG. The reason why this backup flag is cleared is to detect in step S21 shown in FIG. is.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the system operation status to 02H (step S52), and sets the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). It acquires it and sets it in the W register (step S53). Specifically, if the set values are, for example, "1" to "6", the program associates the set values "1" to "6" with the values "00H" to "05H". It will be set in the W register.

Next, the main control CPU 600a compares the value set in the W register with the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S54). . Then, the main control CPU 600a, if the value set in the W register is greater than the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S55 : YES), it is judged to be an abnormal value, and 00H is set in the W register (step S56).

On the other hand, if the value set in the W register is smaller than the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S55: NO), the normal value , and the process proceeds to step S57.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets ON a security signal to be output to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing game islands of the game arcade via an external terminal (not shown), and the security signal is turned on. The data is output to a hall computer (not shown) via an external terminal (step S57).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets 00H to the LED common port (step S58).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs the value set in the W register to the LED data port (step S59).

Next, the main control CPU 600a turns on the LED common port that displays the set value (step S60).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a predetermined value in a register in the main control CPU 600a so as to wait 4 ms, and performs a countdown process (step S61). In this process, when confirming changes in the level data of the RAM clear switch 620 (see FIG. 4) and the setting key switch 630 (see FIG. 4), it is necessary to wait at least 4 ms after the previous acquisition of the switch level. , to confirm that the level data is not changed due to irregularities such as noise. Furthermore, when checking the change in the voltage abnormality signal in the subsequent power supply abnormality check process and counting the power supply abnormality confirmation counter, by setting a time of 4 ms, the "L" level of the voltage abnormality signal becomes noise. It is also a process for confirming that it is not irregular level data.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs power supply abnormality check processing (step S62). This power supply abnormality check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

<Main control: Main processing: Description of power failure check processing>
As shown in FIG. 35, the main control CPU 600a acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 4) output from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) (see FIG. 4) twice (step S80), It is checked whether or not the levels of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM obtained twice match (step S81). If they match (step S81: YES), the main control CPU 600a checks the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (step S82), and if they do not match (step S81: NO), the process returns to step S80.

Next, if the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "H" level (step S82: OFF), the main control CPU 600a clears the power abnormality confirmation counter (step S83) and ends the power abnormality check process.

On the other hand, if the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "L" level (step S82: ON), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the power supply abnormality confirmation counter (step S84), and changes the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter to Confirm (step S85). If the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is not 2 or more (step S85: NO), the power supply abnormality check process is finished.

On the other hand, if the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is 2 or more (step S85: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits a power interruption command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating that the power supply has been cut off to the sub control board 80. (step S86).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the system operation status (step S87). If the value of the system operation status is 02H, it is determined that the setting change process is in progress (step S87: YES), the backup flag is not set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S89. In this way, it is possible to detect in step S21 shown in FIG. 33, which will be described later, a case where the main control RAM 600c is not normally backed up due to a power failure for some reason during the setting switching process.

On the other hand, if the value of the system operation status is not 02H, it is determined that the setting change process is not being performed (step S87: NO), and the backup flag is set to ON (step S88).

Next, the main control CPU 600a prohibits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (step S89), and clears the output data of all output ports (step S90). Then, timer interrupt is prohibited (step S91), and infinite loop processing is repeated to wait for the voltage to drop.

<Main control: Main processing: Description of setting switching processing>
Thus, after completing the power supply abnormality check process (step S62) through the above process, the main control CPU 600a determines from the previous and current level data of the RAM clear switch 620 and the level data of the setting key switch 630, The switch edge data of the RAM clear switch 620 signal and the switch edge data of the setting key switch 630 signal are created (step S63). The main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data in the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the edge data stored in the main control RAM 600c, and if the setting key switch 630 is ON (step S64: NO), the process proceeds to step S65, and the setting key switch 630 is OFF. If so (step S64: YES), the process proceeds to step S67.

Next, if the RAM clear switch 620 is ON (step S65: NO), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the value of the W register (step S66), and returns to the process of step S54.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 620 is OFF (step S65: NO), the process returns to step S57.

Thus, the above processing is repeated until the setting key switch 630 is turned off, and when the setting key switch 630 is turned off, the main control CPU 600a stores the value of the W register in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). Overwrite the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, the set value of "00H" to "05H" corresponding to "1" to "6") and store it (step S67).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs a setting confirmation display to the LED data port (step S68).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits a setting switching end command (effect control command DI_CMD) reflecting the setting value to the sub control board 80 (step S69).

<Main control: Description of main processing>
Thus, after completing the setting switching process (step S19) shown in FIG. 32 through the processes described above, the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S26 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the signals of the RAM clear switch 620 and the signals of the setting key switch 630 are all ON (step S18). : NO), the main control CPU 600a performs the process of step S20 shown in FIG.

That is, the main control CPU 600a stores the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, "00H to "05H"), and confirms whether or not it is equal to or less than the set maximum value (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S20). If it is equal to or less than the set maximum value (step S20: YES), it is checked whether or not the backup flag is set to ON (step S21).

<Main control: Main processing: Description of RAM error processing>
If it is equal to or less than the set maximum value (step S20: NO) or if the backup flag is not set to ON (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 600a indicates to the sub-control board 80 that there is a RAM error. An error command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted (step S22).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs an error indication to the LED data port (step S23).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs power failure check processing (step S24), returns to the processing of step S23, and repeats the processing. This power supply abnormality check process is the same as the power supply abnormality check process shown in FIG.

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the backup flag is set to ON (step S21: YES), the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is checked (step S25).

<Main control: Main processing: Description of RAM clear processing>
When the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is ON (step S25: YES), or when the setting switching process (step S19) shown in FIG. The area is not cleared, but the normal RAM area and normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c are cleared (step S26). Since the normal RAM area and normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c are cleared, the game state becomes the normal game state.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the RAM clear notification timer to 30 seconds (30s) (step S27), and through an external terminal (not shown), a hall computer (not shown) used for game island management of the game hall. A timer for outputting a security signal to be output to is set to 30 seconds (30s) (step S28).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs initial value setting in a part of the main control RAM 600c (step S29), and proceeds to the process of step S41.

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is OFF (step S25: NO), the main control CPU 600a outputs a door open signal indicating whether or not the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. 1 is open, and a setting key switch. 630 signals are acquired (step S30), and it is confirmed whether or not they are all ON (step S31). If all are not ON (step S31: NO), the process proceeds to step S40.

<Main control: Main processing: Description of setting confirmation processing>
On the other hand, if all are ON (step S31: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits a set value command (effect control command DI_CMD) reflecting the set value to the sub control board 80 (step S32).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a timer to 30 seconds for outputting a security signal to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing game islands of the game arcade through an external terminal (not shown). (step S33).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets ON a security signal to be output to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing game islands of the game arcade via an external terminal (not shown), Then, a security signal is output to the hall computer (not shown) for 30 seconds (30s) set by the timer (step S34).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs the set value to the LED data port (step S35).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a predetermined value in a register in the main control CPU 600a so as to wait 4 ms, and performs a countdown process (step S36).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs power supply abnormality check processing (step S37). This power supply abnormality check process is the same as the power supply abnormality check process shown in FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a creates switch edge data for the setting key switch 630 signal from the previous and current level data of the setting key switch 630 (step S38). The main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the edge data stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) (step S39), and if the setting key switch 630 is ON (step S39: NO), the process of step S34 back to

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the setting key switch 630 is OFF (step S39: YES), initial values such as a backup flag and an error detection timer are set in a part of the main control RAM 600c (step S40).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits to the sub-control board 80 a command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating power failure recovery by RAM clearing or power failure recovery by backup (step S41).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a game state notification information update process for updating the game state notification information (step S42).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the internal function register (step S43). Specifically, the firing control signal is set to ON and transmitted to the payout control board 70 . As a result, the payout control board 70 controls the launch control board 71 to start operating. It also sets the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit), which is provided inside the main control CPU 600a and has a function of generating a constant cycle pulse output, a function of measuring time, and the like. That is, the main control CPU 600a sets the time constant register of the CTC so that a timer interrupt occurs periodically every 4 ms.

Next, the main control CPU 600a calculates performance such as the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40, including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls, in a state in which interrupts to itself are set to a prohibited state (step S44). The processing of prize ball winning prize number management processing 1 is performed (step S45). Then, after performing various random number counter updating processes (step S46), the main control CPU 600a returns to the interrupt permission state (step S47), returns to step S44, and repeats the processing of steps S44 to S47. process.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Here, with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39, the prize ball winning number management process 1 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 36, the winning ball winning number management process 1 first executes a save process for saving the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S100).

Next, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S101).

<Main control: Description of initial setting of RAM area for measurement>
This point will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 37. As shown in FIG. 37, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 4) first checks the RAM error flag (step S110). If the RAM error flag is set to ON, it is determined that it does not indicate any value of "1" to "6" (step S110: YES), and an abnormality occurs in the main control RAM 600c (RAM error). , Steps S111 and S112 are skipped, and the process proceeds to Step S113.

On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF, the main control CPU 600a determines that it indicates any value from "1" to "6" (step S110: NO), A value is acquired (step S111). Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the obtained value of the initialized flag is 5AH (step S112). If it is not 5AH (step S112: NO), the initialized flag is set to 5AH (step S113), the measurement RAM area is initialized (cleared) (step S114), and the measurement RAM area initialization process is executed. Finish. On the other hand, if it is 5AH (step S112: YES), it is determined that the measurement RAM area has already been initialized, and the initialization process for the measurement RAM area ends.

Thus, when the obtained setting value does not indicate any value of "1" to "6", the measurement (described later) corresponding to the current setting value is not performed normally. Therefore, even if it has been initialized, the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c should be cleared.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 36, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S101), and then executes count processing (step S102).

<Main control: Description of count processing>
This point will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 38. As shown in FIG. 38, the main control CPU 600a generates a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). A set value (for example, a set value of "1" to "6") of the probability to cause is obtained, and the current set value is used as an offset to select a count counter table according to the set value (step S120).

By the way, contents corresponding to set values 1 to 6 are stored in this count counter table.

That is, in the count counter table for set value 1,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 1,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 1,
Set value 1 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 1,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 1,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 1,
cumulative out counter 1 for set value 1,
cumulative out counter 2 for set value 1,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 2,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Set value 2 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 2,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 2,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 3,
Total winning ball counter 1 for set value 3,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Set value 3 first role cumulative prize ball counter 1,
1st accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 3,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 3,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 3,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 4,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 4,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 4,
Set value 4 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 4,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 4,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 4,
cumulative out counter 1 for set value 4,
cumulative out counter 2 for set value 4,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 5,
Total winning ball counter 1 for set value 5,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 5,
1st accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 5,
First accessory cumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 5,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 5,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 5,
cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 5,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 5,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 6,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 6,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 6,
Set value 6 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 6,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 6,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 6,
cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 6,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 6,
is stored.

Therefore, for example, if the current set value is "2", the count counter table for set value 2 will be selected. Note that the count counter table corresponding to the set values described above is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, in step S505 shown in FIG. 47, which will be described later, the main control CPU 600a stores the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the input flag of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the input flag of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, and the left middle general The input flag of the winning opening switch 49c1, the input flag of the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, and the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a are acquired (step S121). Then, these input flags are checked (step S122), and if all the input flags are OFF (step S122: NO), the process proceeds to step S126, and if any one of the input flags is ON ( Step S122: YES), total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set It is added to the value of total prize ball counter 1) for value 2 (step S123). Specifically, if the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1 is in the ON state, five winning balls will be played. ”, +5 is added to the total winning ball counter 1) for set value 2. If the input flags of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 49c1, and the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1 are in the ON state, 10 prize balls are awarded for one input flag in the ON state. Therefore, the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) is +10 (x the number of input flags in the ON state minutes). Furthermore, if the input flag of the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a is in the ON state, three prize balls will be played, so the total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current set value is "2") If so, add +3 (x the number of input flags in the ON state) to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S124). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S124: NO), the process proceeds to step S126.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S124: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds the value of the cumulative winning ball counter (step S125). Specifically, if the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1 is in the ON state, 5 are added to the value of the accumulated prize ball counter because five prize balls are given. If the input flags of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 49c1, and the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1 are in the ON state, 10 prize balls are awarded for one input flag in the ON state. Therefore, +10 (the number of input flags in the ON state) is added to the value of the cumulative winning ball counter. Further, if the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a is in the ON state, three prize balls are given, so +3 (x the number of input flags in the ON state) is added to the value of the accumulated prize ball counter. It should be noted that this cumulative winning ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 stored in the main control RAM 600c at step S505 shown in FIG. 47 (step S126). If this input flag is OFF (step S127: NO), the process proceeds to step S132. Set values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) (step S128), and set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2" If there is, it is added to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1) (step S129). Specifically, if the input flag of the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 is in the ON state, three prize balls are given, so the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current If the set value is "2", +3 is added to the value of the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for set value 2, and the total prize balls for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 +3 is added to the value of the counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the total winning ball counter 1 for the set value 2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S130). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S130: NO), the process proceeds to step S132.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S130: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter (step S131). Specifically, if the input flag of the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 is in the ON state, three prize balls are given, so +3 is added to the value of the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter. It should be noted that this first accessory cumulative prize ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c stored in the main control RAM 600c at step S505 shown in FIG. 47 (step S132). If this input flag is OFF (step S133: NO), the process proceeds to step S138. Set values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 Second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) (step S134), and set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2" If there is, it is added to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1) (step S135). Specifically, if the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c is in the ON state, 15 prize balls will be played. is "2", +15 is added to the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for the set value 2, and the total prize ball counter 1 for the set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for the set values 1 to 6 (For example, if the current set value is "2", +15 is added to the total winning ball counter 1 for set value 2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S136). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S136: NO), the process proceeds to step S138.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S136: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter (step S137). Specifically, if the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c is in the ON state, 15 prize balls will be played, so +15 is added to the value of the second accessory accumulated prize ball counter. It should be noted that this second accessory cumulative prize ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the outlet switch 50a stored in the main control RAM 600c at step S505 shown in FIG. 47 (step S138). If this input flag is OFF (step S139: NO), the process proceeds to step S142, and if this input flag is ON (step S139: YES), the value of the cumulative out counter is incremented (+1). (Step S140), Cumulative out counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set value 2 The value of the cumulative out counter 1) is incremented (+1) (step S141). The cumulative out counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the cumulative out counter (step S142), and if the cumulative total number of outs has not reached a predetermined value (60000) (step S142: NO), proceeds to the process of step S148, If the total number of outs has reached a predetermined value (60000) (step S142: YES), the set value 1 to 6 total prize ball counter 1 ( For example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the total prize ball counter 1) for set value 2 is set to set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120. (For example, if the current set value is "2", the total prize ball counter 2 for the set value 2) is stored (step S143), and the set value 1 to Set values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) is set to the first role cumulative award ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2" , stored in the set value 2 cumulative prize ball counter 2) (step S144), and the second role for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 The value of the cumulative prize ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for the set value 2) is set to the set value 1 to 6 selected in step S120. Second role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the second role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting value 2) stored (step S145), and the cumulative out counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set The value of the cumulative out counter 1 for value 2 is set to the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, the current set value is "2"). If so, it is stored in the set value 2 accumulative out counter 2) (step S146).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the total winning ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", Total award ball counter 1 for set value 2), first role cumulative award ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 (for example, the current set value is "2", the first accessory cumulative award ball counter 1) for set value 2, the second accessory for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 Cumulative prize ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2), a counter for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 The value of the cumulative out-counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the table (for example, if the current set value is "2", the cumulative out-counter 1 for set value 2) is cleared (step S147).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S148). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S148: NO), the counting process is finished, and if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S148: YES), the low probability cumulative out counter is incremented (+1) (step S149), the counting process ends. It should be noted that the low-probability cumulative out counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 36, the main control CPU 600a executes the counting process (step S102) and then executes the counting process (step S103).

<Main control: Description of counting process>
This point will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 39. As shown in FIG. 39, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the low probability cumulative out counter (step S160). If the value of the low-probability cumulative out-counter is 0 (step S160: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S160: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines the value of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter, and the second role cumulative prize ball counter. is added, and the added value is divided by the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter to calculate the base value of how many prize balls were played at the time of low-probability, and the bL base monitor of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c Store in the work area (step S161).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the cumulative out counter (step S162). If the cumulative out-counter value is 0 (step S162: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S162: NO), the main control CPU 600a adds the values of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter and the second role cumulative prize ball counter, By dividing the added value by the cumulative out counter value, a base value indicating how many prize balls have been won is calculated and stored in the b6 base monitor work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S163). .

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If there is, the value of the set value 2 accumulative out counter 2) is checked (step S164).

Cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. If the value of the cumulative out counter 2) has reached 60000 (step S164: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the set value 1 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 1st role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for ~6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the first role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2) and step S120 shown in FIG. 2nd role cumulative award ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected by (for example, if the current set value is "2", the second The value of the accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2) is added, and the added value is the total prize ball counter for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the set value 2 total prize ball counter 2) is divided by the value to calculate the role product ratio, and the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c It is stored in the y6 role product ratio work area (step S165).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the setting values 1 to 6 of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. is "2", the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2) for the set value 2 is set to the set value 1 to the count counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of total prize ball counter 2 for 6 (for example, total prize ball counter 2 for set value 2 if the current set value is "2"), the role ratio related to the big winning opening is calculated. , is stored in the yA role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S166), and the counting process ends.

On the other hand, cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. 2 cumulative out counter 2) has not reached 60000 (step S164: NO), the main control CPU 600a sets the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) and the steps shown in FIG. Second role cumulative award ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in S120 (for example, if the current set value is "2", it is for set value 2 The value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1) is added, and the added value is the total prize for the set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2), the role product ratio is calculated, and the measurement RAM of the main control RAM 600c It is stored in the y6 role product ratio work area of the area (step S167).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. is "2", the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for the set value 2 is set to the set value 1 to the count counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of total prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) is calculated, the role ratio related to the big winning opening is calculated. , is stored in the yA role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S168), and the counting process ends.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, after completing the above-described processing, the main control CPU 600a executes counting processing (step S103) as shown in FIG. The content is restored (step S104), and the prize ball winning number management process 1 is finished.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, in the count process shown in FIG. 38, if the gaming state is a low probability state, an example of adding the counter was shown, but the advantageous game described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 16 is used, in order not to increment the counter in the case of the advantageous game state 1, steps S124, S130 and S136 shown in FIG. 38 are changed so that the advantageous game state flag shown in FIG. It is preferable to make a decision based on whether or not On the other hand, when the counter is incremented including the advantageous game state 1, it is preferable to determine whether or not the advantageous game state pattern 01H or less (advantageous game state pattern ≤ 01H) shown in Fig. 16(b).

<Main control: Description of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, a timer interrupt program that interrupts the above-described main processing and is started every 4 ms will be described.

When this timer interrupt occurs, save processing for saving the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a to the normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c is executed (step S200), and then voltage abnormality check processing is executed (step S201 ). This voltage abnormality check process is the same as the power supply abnormality check process shown in FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a controls the special symbol 1 starting switch 44a (see FIG. 4), the special symbol 2 starting switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), the normal symbol starting switch 48a (see FIG. 4), and the upper right general Winning gate switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4), upper left general winning gate switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4), middle left general winning gate switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4), lower left general winning gate switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4), and an out port The ON/OFF signals of various switches including the switch 50a (see FIG. 4) and the big winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4) are input, and the ON/OFF signal level and its rise are stored in the work area in the main control RAM 600c. The state is stored (step S202).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs timer subtraction processing of various timers (normal symbol variation timer, normal symbol role timer, etc.) that manage the time of each game operation (step S203).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs random number management processing (step S204). Specifically, it carries out a process of updating random numbers such as normal symbols and special symbols used in the lottery.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs error management processing (step S205). In addition, the error management process is performed when the supply of game balls is stopped, or the game balls are jammed, the special symbol 1 start switch 44a (see FIG. 4), the special symbol 2 start switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), Normal pattern start opening switch 48a (see FIG. 4), upper right general winning opening switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4), upper left general winning opening switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4), middle left general winning opening switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4), lower left It is to determine whether there is an abnormality inside the device, such as disconnection of the general winning opening switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4), the out opening switch 50a (see FIG. 4), and the big winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4). be. In addition, when some error occurs, a command (effect control command DI_CMD) corresponding to the error is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 .

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes prize ball management processing (step S206). This prize ball management process outputs a payout control command PAY_CMD for causing the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 4) to perform a payout operation.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes normal symbol processing (step S207). In this normal design process, a winning lottery for normal symbols is executed, and based on the result of the lottery, the variation pattern of the normal symbols and the stop display state of the normal symbols are determined. The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes normal electric accessory management processing (step S208). In this normal electric auditors management process, a signal related to control of the normal electric auditors solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) necessary for normal electric auditors open game generation is generated based on the lottery result of the normal symbol processing (step S207). It is a thing.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes special symbol processing (step S209). In this special design process, a lottery for the special design is executed, and the variation pattern of the special design and the stop display mode of the special design are determined based on the result of the lottery. The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes a special electric accessary product management process (step S210). In this special electric accessary product management process, when the jackpot lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", setting processing necessary for executing and controlling the winning game corresponding to the hit is performed. be. At this time, a signal for controlling the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4) is also generated. In addition, when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit” or “small hit”, a command (effect control command DI_CMD) related thereto is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 .

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs right-handed notification information management processing (step S211). In this right-handed notification information management process, when the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in an open state and the time when the guide member 45c1 is in a guiding state is extended, or when the opening/closing door 46a is opened A process for displaying a "shooting position guidance performance (right-handed notification performance)" for notifying a right-handed instruction in a situation where right-handed hitting is advantageous, such as when a large winning opening (not shown) is opened, is performed. When a right-handed notification effect is performed, a command (effect control command DI_CMD) related to the right-handed notification effect is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) in this right-handed notification information management process. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display the determined stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol). As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. is displayed as "Right shot" as shown in FIGS. When prompting the player to hit left, a command related to hitting left (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 . As a result, "left shot" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. 9(d).

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes LED management processing (step S212). At this time, the main control CPU 600a outputs an advantageous game state LED signal to the 7-segment display device 53a based on the advantageous game state flag and/or the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b). Thereby, it is possible to display whether or not the game state is the advantageous game state on the 7-segment display device 53a. However, in the case of the advantageous game state 1, the notification is not made. That is, the 7-segment display device 53a is prevented from displaying that the game is in the advantageous gaming state 1. - 特許庁

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes external terminal management processing (step S213). In this external terminal management process, a hall computer (not shown) used for management of game islands in a game arcade stores, during a winning game, the number of occurrences of winning, the number of fluctuations of special symbols, winning ball detection information for winning openings, Predetermined game information such as time-saving game state information and security information is output from an external terminal (not shown).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs solenoid management processing (step S214). At this time, the main control CPU 600a confirms the signal related to the control of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) generated in the normal electric auditors product management process (step S208), and also confirms the special electric auditors product management process ( A signal relating to control of the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4) generated in step S210) is checked. Based on this signal, the operation/stop of the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 or the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled, and the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in an open state, and the guide member 45c1 is guided. The open/close door 46a (see FIG. 2) is operated so that the state time is extended/non-extended, or the big winning opening (not shown) is opened or closed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs out-of-use area processing (step S215). The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears the watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S216), returns it to the interrupt enabled state (step S217), and saves the contents of the register saved in the normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c. is restored to end the timer interrupt (step S218). As a result, the interrupt processing routine returns to the main processing (see FIG. 32).

<Main control: Description of normal symbol processing>
Next, referring to FIG. 41, the normal symbol processing will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 41, in the normal symbol processing, first, in the normal symbol starting port 48 (see FIG. 2) consisting of a gate, it is confirmed whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected. The signal level of the normal symbol starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4) is confirmed (step S250). Then, when the passage of the game ball is detected (step S250: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines whether the number of start suspension balls of the normal symbol is, for example, 4 or more, so that the number of start suspension balls of the normal symbol is stored. Check the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) (step S251). At that time, if the number of start suspension balls in the normal design is less than 4 (step S251: ≠MAX), the number of start suspension balls in the normal design is added by 1 (step S252). After that, the main control CPU 600a stores the normal symbol hit determination random number value used for the normal symbol lottery in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the number of start suspension balls of the normal symbol is stored (step S253), and proceeds to the process of step S254.

On the other hand, in step S250, when the passage of the game ball is not detected (step S250: NO), in step S251, when it is determined that the number of start suspension balls in the normal design is 4 or more (step S251: = MAX), the process of steps S252 and S253 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S254.

When proceeding to the process of step S254, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the normal symbol per operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether the normal symbol per operation flag is set to 5AH (step S254). If 5AH is set in the normal design winning operation flag (step S254: ON), it is determined that the normal design is winning, and after updating the display data of the normal design (step S263), normal design processing is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set to the operation flag per normal symbol (step S254: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S255). Then, if the normal design operation status flag is 00H, the main control CPU 600a judges that it is in a state before the start of fluctuation of the normal design, proceeds to step S256, and determines whether the number of start suspension balls of the normal design is 0 or not. Confirm (step S256).

The main control CPU 600a confirms the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbol is stored, and when it is determined that it is 0 (step S256:=0), the normal symbol After updating the display data (step S263), the normal design process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 0 (step S256: ≠0), 1 is subtracted from the number of start suspension balls of normal symbols (step S257).

After that, the main control CPU 600a uses a normal symbol hit determination table (not shown) to perform a hit determination of a random number value corresponding to the normal symbol starting hold ball number stored in the main control RAM 600c. At this time, if the winning is successful, the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON. In the case of non-winning, the normal symbol hit determination flag is turned OFF.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in the open state, and the guide member 45c1 is in the guidance state. is performed, when the normal symbol is won, the main control CPU 600a uses a sorting table as shown in FIG. 10 to select either 1 per normal pattern or 2 per normal pattern.

Next, the main control CPU 600a determines a stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) based on the lottery result determined in the random number lottery process (step S259). As a result, the main control CPU 600a transmits the determined stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) to the sub-control CPU 800a as the effect control command DI_CMD. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display the determined stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol). As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. is displayed as shown in FIGS. 8(b) to (g) and FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the normal symbol time saving flag for shortening the normal symbol variation time is set to ON, and if it is set to ON, sets the variation time corresponding to the normal symbol variation timer. However, if it is set to OFF, a process of setting a normal variation time to the normal symbol variation timer is performed (step S260).

Next, the main control CPU 600a shifts the storage area of the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the random number value used for the winning lottery of the normal symbols corresponding to the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbols is stored (step S261). . That is, assuming that the number of start-holding balls of the normal design can be reserved up to 4, the random number used for the lottery of the normal design corresponding to the number of start-holding balls of the normal design of 4 is set to the number of start-holding balls of the normal design of 3. The random number used for the success or failure lottery of the corresponding normal symbol is shifted to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) stored, and the random value used for the success or failure lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number of start suspension balls 3 of the normal symbol. is shifted to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the random number used for the lottery of the normal symbols corresponding to the number of start suspension balls of the normal symbol 2 is stored, corresponding to the number of start suspension balls 2 of the normal symbol. A process of shifting the random number used for the success/failure lottery of the normal symbol to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the random number used for the success/failure lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number 1 of the starting reservation balls of the normal symbol is stored. I do.

After this process, the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255 to 01H, and the random number used for the normal symbol success/fail lottery corresponding to the normal symbol starting hold ball number 4 is A process of setting 00H in the stored main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) is performed (step S262).

Then, after completing the process of step S262, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S263), and ends the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, the main control CPU600a, in the above step S255, the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, if the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 01H, the main control CPU600a determines that the normal symbol is fluctuating. It judges, it progresses to step S264, and it confirms whether a normal design variation timer is 0 (step S264). If the normal symbol fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S164: ≠0), the normal symbol display data is updated (step S263), and the normal symbol processing is finished. Then, if the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S264: = 0), the main control CPU 600a sets 02H to the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255, and the normal symbol lottery result is fixed. In order to maintain the time, for example, a time of about 600 ms is set in the normal symbol variation timer (step S265).

After completing the process of step S265, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S263), and ends the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, in the above step S255, the main control CPU 600a is in a processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, if the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the normal symbol is during the confirmation time (normal The symbol variation is finished and stopped), and the process proceeds to step S266 to confirm whether or not the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S266). If the normal design fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S266: ≠0), the normal design display data is updated (step S263), and the normal design process is finished. Then, if the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S266:=0), the main control CPU 600a sets 00H to the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255 (step S267), and determines the normal symbol hit. It is checked whether the flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S268).

As a result, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to OFF (5AH is not set) (step S268: OFF), the main control CPU 600a updates the normal symbol display data (step S263), Finish normal design processing. Then, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S268: ON), the main control CPU 600a turns ON the normal symbol hit operation flag used in step S254 (sets 5AH). (step S269), the normal design process is finished.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 42 to 46, the special symbol processing will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 42, in the special symbol processing, first, a game ball enters (winning ball) at the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 4) of the special symbol 1 start port 44 (see FIG. 2). It is confirmed whether or not it is detected (step S300), and furthermore, at the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4) of the special symbol 2 start port 45a (see FIG. 2), the entering ball (winning ball) of the game ball is detected. It is checked whether or not it has been detected (step S301).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Description of starting port check processing>
This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 43. The main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game ball has entered (winning) the special symbol 1 start port 44 or the special symbol 2 start port 45a, that is, the special symbol 2 start port 45a. The level of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a of the symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 of the special symbol 2 starting port 45a is confirmed (step S350). As a result, if the entry of the game ball (winning a prize) is not detected (step S350: NO), the special symbol processing is finished.

On the other hand, if the entry of a game ball (winning a prize) is detected (step S350: YES), the main control CPU 600a stores a predetermined number of start and hold balls that trigger the fluctuation of special symbols, and stores the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). It is checked whether or not it is stored (step S351). If the starting pending ball number is less than 4 (step S351: ≠ MAX), the starting pending ball number is added by 1 (+1) (step S352).

Next, the main control CPU 600a stores the random number used when stopping the special symbol, the random number for the variation pattern, and the random number for judging the big hit, and the number of starting pending balls that triggers the variation of the special symbol. 4) (step 353).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the current game state (whether or not the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON, etc.), and determines whether or not the prefetching is prohibited (step S354). Then, if it is not in the look-ahead prohibition state (step S354: NO), the main control CPU 600a stores the random number value for judging the big hit used in the lottery for the special symbols stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in step S353. (Step S355), and further acquires a random number determination table (not shown) at the time of start-up winning (Step S356).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a jackpot lottery using the random number value for jackpot determination acquired in step S355 and the random number determination table (not shown) at the time of starting entrance winning acquired in step S356. In step S353, using the special symbol random number value stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4), the type of jackpot (rank-up bonus hit, normal jackpot, etc.) is determined, and the variation pattern random number value is used. , determine the variation pattern, and generate a special symbol start opening winning command corresponding thereto (step S357). In addition, at this time, not only the jackpot lottery, but also the small lottery and the special time-saving pattern lottery are performed, and either the random number for the special symbol described above is used, or a random number different from the random number for the special symbol is used. , to determine the type of small hit and the type of special time-saving design, determine the variation pattern using the random number for variation pattern, and generate a special symbol start opening winning command accordingly.

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a lower byte start pending addition command corresponding to the generated special symbol start opening winning command (step S358).

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a finishes the processing of step S358, or the number of starting holding balls of special symbol 1 or 2 is 4 or more in step S351 (step S351:=MAX), or pre-reading If it is in the prohibited state (step S354: YES), a start suspension addition command of the upper byte corresponding to the increased number of start suspension balls is generated (step S359).

Next, the main control CPU 600a combines the lower byte starting pending addition command generated in step S358 and the high byte starting pending addition command generated in step S359 above, and outputs the starting pending addition command (effect A control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (step S360).

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Thus, when the processing of steps S300 and S301 shown in FIG. 42 is finished, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. It is confirmed whether there is (step S302). If 5AH is set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S302: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in the middle of a small hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S308), special Complete pattern processing.

On the other hand, if the special symbol small winning operation flag is not set to 5AH (step S302: OFF), is the special symbol big winning operation flag set to ON, that is, is the special symbol big winning operation flag set to 5AH? is confirmed (step S303). If 5AH is set in the special symbol big hit operation flag (step S303: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in the middle of the big hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S308), special symbol processing is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol jackpot operation flag (step S303: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the special symbol, that is, the value of the special symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S304). More specifically, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H or 01H, the main control CPU 600a is in a special symbol variation waiting state (a special symbol variation is not performed and it is in a standby state for the next variation. It indicates that there is), and performs special symbol variation start processing (step S305).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Description of special symbol variation start processing>
This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 44. The main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the number of starting pending balls, which triggers the variation of the special symbols, is 0 (step S400). That is, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not it is stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4), and when it is determined that the number of starting pending balls is 0 (step S400:=0), the special symbol operation status It is checked whether the value of the flag is 00H (step S401). If the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H (step S401: YES), the special symbol variation start process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is not 00H (step S401: NO), the main control CPU 600a transmits the customer waiting demo command as the effect control command DI_CMD to the sub control board 80 (see FIG. 4) (step S402).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 00H (step S403), and ends the special symbol variation start process.

On the other hand, when the main control CPU 600a determines that the number of start-holding balls is not 0 (step S400: ≠ 0), it subtracts 1 (-1) from the number of start-holding balls (step S404), and controls the start-holding subtraction command. It is transmitted as a command DI_CMD to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) (step S305).

Next, the main control CPU 600a stores the random number used when stopping the special symbols, the random number for the variation pattern, and the random number for judging the big hit (see step S353 in FIG. 43) in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). (step S406), and set 0 to the area in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) where the random number value used for the lottery of the special symbol corresponding to the start suspension 4 is stored (step S407).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs hit determination processing (step S408). Specifically, the main control CPU 600a executes a special symbol 1 lottery and a special symbol 2 lottery. If a big win is won, the special symbol big win determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON, and if a small win is won, the special symbol small win determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON. At this time, the main control CPU 600a uses the random number value for judging the big hit to perform a lottery for the special symbol 1. Using a sorting table as shown in (b), jackpot 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100, and jackpot 2 is selected with a probability of 50/100. At this time, values are set for the advantageous game state flag and the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected jackpot.

In addition, the main control CPU 600a uses the random number value for judging a big hit to perform a lottery for the special symbol 2. Using a sorting table as shown in c), one jackpot will be selected with a probability of 100/100. On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a uses the random number value for judging the big hit to perform a lottery for the special symbol 2, and as shown in FIG. 10(c), a small hit 1 is selected with a probability of 50/100, and a small hit 2 is selected with a probability of 50/100. At this time, values are set for the advantageous game state flag and the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected big win or small win.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a uses the special symbol 1 jackpot random number value shown in FIG. When the special symbol 1 jackpot is won, the main control CPU 600a selects the jackpot 1 (4R) with a probability of 50/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. (4R) will be selected and the jackpot 3 (4R) will be selected with a probability of 45/100. At this time, values are set for the advantageous game state flag and the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected jackpot.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a uses the special symbol 2 jackpot random number value shown in FIG. If the special symbol 2 jackpot is won, the main control CPU 600a will select the jackpot 1 (9R) with a probability of 100/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. 12(c). On the other hand, using the random number for the special symbol 2 big win shown in FIG. Using the distribution table shown in (c), with a probability of 10/100, select a small hit 1 (9R jackpot in V passage (winning the V area 47a)), with a probability of 80/100, a small hit 2 Select (2R jackpot in V passage (winning V area 47a)), select small hit 3 (2R jackpot in V passage (winning V area 47a)) with a probability of 1/100, With a probability of 9/100, a small hit 4 (2R jackpot with V passage (winning a prize in the V area 47a)) will be selected. At this time, values are set for the advantageous game state flag and the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected big win or small win.

On the other hand, using the special symbol big hit random number value shown in FIG. If the lottery for symbol 2 is performed and the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 600a selects the jackpot 1 (10R probability variation) with a probability of 60/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. Jackpot 2 (10R short time) will be selected with a probability of . At this time, values are set for the advantageous game state flag and the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. 16(b) according to the selected jackpot.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a special time-saving symbol winning determination process after finishing the above-described winning determination process (step S408) (step S409). Specifically, the main control CPU 600a executes a winning lottery for special time-saving symbols. And if elected, 5AH is set to the special time-saving hit determination flag, and it is turned ON. However, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value set in the advantageous game state flag and the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. Only in the case, the winning lottery of the special time saving pattern will be executed.

By the way, using the random number value for the special symbol 1 jackpot shown in FIG. When winning the time-saving design, the main control CPU 600a selects the special time-saving design 1 with a probability of 10/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. It will be done. In addition, during the special symbol confirmation time process (step S307 shown in FIG. 42), which will be described later, the advantageous game state flag and the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. to be set.

On the other hand, using the random number value for the special symbol jackpot shown in FIG. When the special time saving pattern is won, the main control CPU 600a selects the special time saving pattern 1 with a probability of 10/100 using the distribution table shown in FIG. Design 2 will be selected. In addition, during the special symbol confirmation time process (step S307 shown in FIG. 42), which will be described later, the advantageous game state flag and the advantageous game state pattern shown in FIG. to be set.

Next, the main control CPU 600a, after finishing the special time-saving design hit determination process (step S409) as described above, is used when stopping the special design stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) at step S353 in FIG. A special symbol stop symbol is generated using the random number value obtained (step S410).

Next, the main control CPU 600a prepares to shift to a game state such as a normal state, a time saving state, a latent probability variable state, a probability variable state, or an advantageous game (step S411).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a special symbol variation pattern using the variation pattern random number value stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in step S353 of FIG. The variation pattern command of the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) as the effect control command DI_CMD (step S412). In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a executes effects as shown in FIGS. 7, 8(a), (h) to (l), FIGS. becomes. In this step S412, the main control CPU 600a sets the variable time to the special symbol variation timer, sets the number of times to the special symbol time saving number counter, and sets the number of times to the special symbol probability variation number counter. .

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol fluctuating flag to 5AH and turns it ON (step S413).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a symbol designation command for designating a special symbol to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step 414), and uses the generated symbol designation command as the effect control command DI_CMD. A process of transmitting to the control CPU 800a) is performed (step S415).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 02H (step S416), and ends the special symbol variation start process.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the special symbol is fluctuating (indicating that the special symbol is currently fluctuating). During symbol variation processing is performed (step S306).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of special symbol fluctuation process>
This process will be explained in detail using FIG. 45. First, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S412 of FIG. is confirmed (step S420). If the special symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S420: NO), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol variation process.

On the other hand, if the special symbol variation timer is 0 (step S420: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits the symbol determination command as the effect control command DI_CMD to the sub control board 80 (sub control CPU 800a) (step S421). In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list for confirming the design. In response, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41 . 7(a), (c), FIG. 18(a), and FIG. 20(a) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 03H, and sets the special symbol fluctuating flag to 00H. Further, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol variation timer to a time of about 500 ms, for example, in order to maintain the result of the special symbol lottery for a certain period of time (step S422). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol fluctuation process.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 03H, the main control CPU 600a indicates that the special symbol is being confirmed (indicating that the special symbol variation is finished and is stopped). It judges and performs processing during special design confirmation time (Step S307).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of special symbol confirmation process>
This process will be explained in detail using FIG. 46. First, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S412 of FIG. is confirmed (step S450). If the special symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S450: ≠ 0), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time processing.

On the other hand, if the special symbol variation timer is 0 (step S450:=0), the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 01H (step S451), and the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON. (5AH is set) is checked (step S452). If the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S452: YES), the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol jackpot operation flag is set to 5AH. , Set 00H to the special symbol time saving flag, set 00H to the special symbol probability variation flag, and perform processing to set 00H to the special symbol time saving number counter and special symbol probability variation number counter described later (step S453). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time processing.

On the other hand, if the special symbol big hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S452: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines whether the special time reduction hit determination flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S454). If the special time-saving hit determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S454: YES), set 00H to the special time-saving hit determination flag, and according to the selected special time-saving design, A process of setting values to the normal pattern probability variable flag, the normal pattern time saving flag, the extended state flag, the advantageous game state flag shown in FIG. 16(b), and the advantageous game state pattern is performed (step S455). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time processing.

On the other hand, if the special time reduction hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S454: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines whether the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to ON ( 5AH is set) (step S456). If the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S456: YES), the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. is set (step S457).

After finishing the process of step S457, or if the special symbol small hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S456: NO), the main control CPU 600a special symbol time saving It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 0 (step S458).

If the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is not 0 (step S458: NO), the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is subtracted by 1 (-1) (step S459), and the main control CPU 600a again, the special symbol time saving number of times It is checked whether the value of the counter is 0 (step S460). And, if the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is 0 (step S460: YES), various settings at the end of the special symbol time saving are performed (step S461).

After finishing the process of step S461, or the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is 0 (step S458: YES), or the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is not 0 (step S460: NO), the main The control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S462). If the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S462: YES), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time processing.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol probability variation number counter is not 0 (step S462: NO), the main control CPU 600a subtracts 1 from the value of the special symbol probability variation number counter (-1) (step S463), and again special symbols It is checked whether the value of the probability variation number counter is 0 (step S464). If the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0 (step S464: NO), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time processing.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S464: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol time saving flag to 00H and performs the process of setting the special symbol probability variation flag to 00H (step S465), the process during the special symbol confirmation time ends.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Thus, when any one of the steps S305, S306, and S307 shown in FIG. 42 is completed, the main control CPU 600a updates the special symbol display data (step S308), and then finishes the special symbol processing. .

<Main control: Description of processing outside of the used area>
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the out-of-use area processing will be described in detail.

The main control CPU 600a saves all registers to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S500), and saves the stack pointer for normal processing to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S501).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the stack pointer address for outside the use area to the stack pointer inside the main control CPU 600a (step S502).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs prize ball winning number management processing 2 (step S503). In this prize ball winning number management process 2, a process of displaying the performance display value calculated in the prize ball winning number management process 1 of step S45 shown in FIG. .

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs out-of-use area LED update processing (step S504).

Next, the main control CPU 600a has a special symbol 1 starter switch 44a (see FIG. 4), a special symbol 2 starter switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), a normal symbol starter switch 48a (see FIG. 4), and an upper right general winning switch. 49a1 (see FIG. 4), upper left general winning slot switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4), middle left general winning slot switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4), lower left general winning slot switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4), out slot switch 50a (see FIG. 4), and stores an input flag, which is switch detection information outside the use area such as the big winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4), in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S505).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a process of updating the test-firing test signal used when outputting various game-related signals to the testing machine in the gaming machine certification test (test-firing test) (step S506). The stack pointer during normal processing saved in the measurement stack area is restored (step S507), and all registers are restored (step S508).

<Details of processing of the sub-control board>
Next, a specific description will be given with reference to the processing contents (outline of the program) of the sub control board 80 shown in FIGS. 48 to 52. FIG.

First, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, a power-on signal is sent from the power board 130 (see FIG. 4) to each control board to the effect that the power is turned on. Upon receiving the signal, the sub-control CPU 800a performs the main processing shown in FIG.

<Sub control: main processing>
As shown in FIG. 48, first, the sub-control CPU 800a initializes internal registers and sets the input/output direction of the input/output port. Further, the data transmitted from the output port set in the output direction is set to be serially transferred (step S1000).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a initializes the memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c that stores the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) (step S1001). Then, the sub-control CPU 800a performs interrupt permission setting processing for the input port that receives the interrupt signal from the main control board 60 (step S1002).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a initializes the memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c used as a work area and stack area (step S1003), and issues an initialization command to the sound LSI 801 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the sound LSI 801 initializes a register provided therein (step S1004).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a determines whether there is an abnormality in the motor (not shown) that operates the upper/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d (see FIG. 2). ) is stored in the memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c. If abnormal data is stored, the sub-control CPU 800a issues a command to return the motor to the origin position. As a result, the upper/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d return to their initial positions (step S1005).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a sets up a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of generating a constant-cycle pulse output, a function of measuring time, and the like. That is, the sub-control CPU 800a sets the time constant register of the CTC so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every 1 ms (step S1006).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a checksum operation, which is an 8-bit addition operation for the work area of the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1007), and stores the checksum operation value and a memory backup (see step S1015) described later. is compared with the checksum calculation value stored in the sub-control RAM 800c to confirm whether or not they match (step S1008). If they do not match (step S1008: NO), a process of clearing all areas in the sub-control RAM 800c is performed (step S1009).

On the other hand, after matching (step S1008: YES) or after completing the process of step S1009, the sub-control CPU 800a cancels the watchdog timer function (not shown) (step S1010), is refreshed (step S1011).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a reads the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) stored in the memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c, and creates a effect pattern corresponding to the content of the command DI_CMD. It is determined by lottery from many production patterns stored in advance in the control ROM 800b (step S1012). At this time, when the customer waiting demo command is not provided and the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state with the pattern confirmation command as a trigger, when the pattern confirmation command is received, a timer is started and counts for a predetermined time. It will happen.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a process of analyzing the input contents of the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 acquired by the timer interrupt process (step S1013). Specifically, analysis is performed as to whether the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 is pressed by the player, released, or kept pressed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a controls the operation of the upper/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d (see FIG. 2) and the decorative lamp substrate 90 ( (see FIG. 4), controls the lighting or extinguishing of decorative lamps such as LED lamps, controls the speaker 17, and controls the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step S1014). A specific processing method will be described later.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a checksum operation, which is an 8-bit addition operation, on the work area of the sub-control RAM 800c, and performs memory backup processing for storing the checksum operation value in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1015).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a confirms whether or not a VSYNC interrupt signal has been transmitted from the VDP 803 to the sub-control CPU 800a (step S1016). If the VSYNC interrupt signal has not been transmitted (step S1016: NO), the sub-control CPU 800a repeatedly executes the process of step S1016 until the VSYNC interrupt signal is transmitted. (Step S1016: YES), the process returns to step S1007, and the processes of steps S1007 to S1016 are repeated.

<Sub-control: data analysis processing>
Next, referring to FIG. 53, the data analysis processing in step S1014 of the main processing will be described in detail. First, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a command list for generating image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 by the VDP 803 based on the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S1012 (step S1050).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a process of generating a control signal regarding light based on the determined effect pattern and storing it in the sub-control RAM 800c. At this time, a control signal is generated for lighting/extinguishing of the decorative lamp described with reference to FIGS.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 800a determines the operation contents of the upper/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d based on the determined effect pattern, and the motor of the movable accessory device 43 corresponding to the determined operation contents. (not shown) motor data.

Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a control signal related to sound based on the determined effect pattern (step S1051). At this time, sound effects SE1 to SE6 described with reference to FIG. 17, BGM described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, sound effect SE10, dialogue sound VC1, and BGM1 described with reference to FIGS. , BGM2, sound effects, and dialogue sounds VC10 to VC11, and control signals relating to the sounds of BGM2, BGM3, sound effect SE20, and dialogue sounds VC20 to VC21 described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 are generated. A control signal relating to the generated sound is transmitted to the sound LSI 801 by the sub-control CPU 800a. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reads sound data corresponding to the transmitted control signal from the game ROM 805 or the sound RAM 802 and outputs it to the speaker 17 . 17, the BGM, the sound effect SE10, the dialogue sound VC1, and the dialogue sound VC1 described with reference to FIGS. BGM1, BGM2, sound effects, and dialog sounds VC10 to VC11 described above, and BGM2, BGM3, sound effect SE20, and dialog sounds VC20 to VC21 described with reference to FIGS.

Thus, the sub-control CPU 800a repeats the processing of steps S1050 and S1051 until all the data based on the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S1012 shown in FIG. 48 is generated (step S1052: NO). When all the data have been generated (step S1052: YES), the process proceeds to step S1053.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a executes the button valid time processing based on the contents stored in the sub-control RAM 800c in step S1051 and the input contents of the setting button 15 or effect button device 13 processed in step S1013 shown in FIG. (step S1053).

<Sub control: command reception interrupt processing>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 50, the processing when the effect control command DI_CMD and the interrupt signal are transmitted from the main control board 60 during execution of such main processing will be described.

As shown in FIG. 50, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives the interrupt signal, the sub-control CPU 800a executes save processing for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1100). After that, the sub-control CPU 800a reads the register of the input port that received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S1101), and calculates a pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission/reception memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1102).

After that, the sub-control CPU 800a again reads the register of the input port that received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S1103), and determines whether the value read at step S1101 and the value read at step S1103 match. to confirm. If not matched (step S1104: NO), proceed to step S1107, if matched (step S1104: YES), the effect control command received from the main control board 60 to the address address corresponding to the pointer calculated above DI_CMD is stored (step S1105). It should be noted that this stored effect control command DI_CMD is read out to the sub-control CPU 800a during the process of step S1012 shown in FIG.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a updates the pointer indicating the address of the command transmission/reception memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1106), and restores the register saved in the process of step S1100 (step S1107). As a result, the process returns to the main process shown in FIG.

<Sub control: timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, processing when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, which is set in the processing of step S1006 (see FIG. 48) of the main processing, will be described.

As shown in FIG. 51, the sub-control CPU 800a executes save processing for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the sub-control RAM 800c when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms (step S1150).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a acquires the data of the setting button 15, the data of the performance button device 13, the motor data of the movable accessory device 43, etc. twice (step S1151), and checks whether the data acquired twice match. Confirm whether or not (step S1152). If the data do not match (step S1152: NO), the sub-control CPU 800a repeats the process of step S1151 until the data match. (step S1153).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a receives a signal from the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 (step S1154). This received signal is analyzed by the button analysis processing in step S1013 shown in FIG.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits the light-related control signal stored in the sub-control RAM 800c in step S1051 shown in FIG. In addition, a control signal necessary for lighting or extinguishing the identification lamp device 51A (see FIG. 2) is also transmitted (step S1155). As a result, the decorative lamps and the plurality of full-color LEDs arranged in the illumination part IPb are turned on or off, and the lamp patterns and lamp effects described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 31 are executed. becomes.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a restores the register saved in the process of step S1150 (step S1156). As a result, the process returns to the main process shown in FIG.

<Sub control: command list>
Here, the command list generated in step S1050 shown in FIG. 49 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

This command list is a command string listing commands for the VDP 803, but the description contents and description order are slightly different between when instructing to draw a moving image and when instructing to draw a still image.

When instructing the VDP 803 to draw a moving image, the initial command list shown in FIG. 52(a) and the regular command list shown in FIG. 52(b) are configured.

As shown in FIG. 52(a), the sub-control CPU 800a first generates a command for setting the memory area of the DDR2 SDRAM 804 in which the frame buffer area is set and the memory area for storing the video data of the DDR2 SDRAM 804 ( step S1200).

Next, a command for instructing decoding of moving images is generated (step S1201). Specifically, it is an instruction as to which moving image compression data is to be decoded, together with the address address of the CG data storage area of the game ROM 805 shown in FIG. .

Next, a termination process command is entered to complete the generation of the initial command list (step S1202).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a stationary command list shown in FIG. 52(b).

As shown in FIG. 52(b), this stationary command list is composed of moving image drawing instructions. A command is generated to indicate at which coordinate position drawing is to be performed (step S1203). Next, a termination process command is entered to complete the generation of the steady command list (step S1204).

On the other hand, when instructing the VDP 803 to draw a still image, as shown in FIG. 52(c), the sub-control CPU 800a first stores the memory area of the DDR2 SDRAM 804 in which the frame buffer area is set and the still image data. A command for setting a memory area of an internal VRAM (not shown) is generated (step S1210).

Next, a command for instructing decoding of a still image is generated (step S1211). Specifically, it is an instruction which compressed still image data is to be decoded, together with the address address and data size of the CG data storage area of the game ROM 805 shown in FIG. 4 in which the corresponding still image is stored.

Next, a command is generated to indicate at which coordinate position on the liquid crystal display device 41 and in what manner (rotational angle, reduction/enlargement, etc.) the decoded still image data should be drawn (step S1212). Next, a termination processing command is entered to complete the generation of the command list for the still image (step S1213).

Thus, the command list for moving images and the command list for still images are transmitted to the VDP 803 (see FIG. 4), processed appropriately, and then transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 41 . Thereby, a desired image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 . As a specific example, the display is as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, 17 to 18, 20, and 22. FIG.

Thus, according to the present embodiment described above, it is possible to effectively improve the interest of the game without imposing a burden on the control surface in a situation in which a plurality of types of advance notices, ready-to-win effects, and the like are executed in parallel. be able to.

On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the low-probability state.

In this embodiment, an example in which the audio LSI 801 and the VDP 803 are configured separately is shown, but they may be integrated as one chip.

Also, in this embodiment, an example in which the sub-control CPU 800a is provided in the sub-one-chip microcomputer 800 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control CPU 800a may be provided in the VDP 803.

1 pachinko machine 15 setting button (operation means)
801 sound LSI (sound control means)
900a Sub-control CPU (effect execution means, sound control means)

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an effect executing means for executing a game-related effect;
A sound effect that constitutes the effect related to the game;
a sound control means for reproducing a predetermined sound and adjusting the volume in the sound effect,
The sound production includes background music, sound effects, and dialogue sounds,
When the sound effect and the dialog sound are reproduced by executing a predetermined effect during reproduction of the background music, the sound control means controls the volume of the background music during reproduction to reduce the volume of the sound effect. and lowering the volume to a predetermined volume smaller than the volume of the dialogue sound,
The predetermined volume can be changed by the player performing a volume change operation using the operation means, and even if the volume is set to the minimum value that can be operated using the operation means, The volume is set to be recognizable by the player,
The sound control means may mute the volume of the background music during reproduction, if a specific effect with a higher expectation for a special game state than the predetermined effect is executed during the reproduction of the background music, Alternatively, a game machine which stops reproduction to reproduce only the sound effect and the sound of words, and prevents the start of reproduction of the sound effect and the sound of words at the same time. The sound control means reproduces the sound effect at the highest volume among the volumes set for the sound effect when the sound effect is reproduced by executing the predetermined effect or the specific effect. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the dialogue sound is not reproduced when the dialogue sound is played. After the specific effect is executed and the effect sound and the dialog sound are reproduced, the sound control means reproduces a background music different from the background music reproduced before the specific effect is executed. , and the background music that was being played before the execution of the specific effect is stopped in response to the start or end of the execution of the specific effect. game machine.

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