JP5748083B1 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a ball and ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine), and provides a gaming machine characterized by display means. A game machine (for example, a pachinko machine 100) provided with a rendering means 120 capable of executing at least a first performance (for example, the “first performance” shown in FIG. 16). Is an effect that may start at least halfway (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16). [Selection] Figure 16

Description

The present invention relates to amusement machine typified by a pinball game machine (pachinko machines) and sealed type game machine and the reel gaming machine (slot machine).

  Game consoles such as pachinko machines are equipped with obstacles that change the direction of the fall of the game ball in the game area of the game board, a winning opening, a starting opening, a variable winning opening, etc. where the game ball can win. It is common. When a game ball wins a prize, a privilege is given to the player such as paying out the prize ball (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, such game machines have been required in the market for diversification of production.

JP 2008-200302 A

The conventional game stand has room for improvement in production means .

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a feature in a production means .

The game stand of the present invention that solves the above-described object is as follows.
A gaming table with a production hand stage,
Before Symbol directing means is a viable means a multiple of production,
One of the plurality of effects is a first effect,
The production means is means for starting execution of the first production when a start condition is established,
The effect means is means for ending execution of the first effect when an end condition is established,
The production means is means capable of repeatedly executing the first production,
The start condition is a condition that is satisfied when an advantageous state is started,
The termination condition is a condition that is satisfied when the advantageous state is terminated,
The advantageous state is a state advantageous to the player that is started according to the result of the game by the player after the power is turned on .
When the advantageous state ends, it is configured to shift to a normal state,
The normal state is a state where the advantage to the player is lower than the advantageous state,
The presentation means, when starting the execution of the first effect, depending on the time since the power is turned on, Ri means der which may start from the middle of the presentation of the first,
The execution of the first effect is the reproduction of the first song that produces the game,
When the power is turned on all at once, the first stage can be synchronized with the other game machines,
It is characterized by that.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine characterized by the production means .

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. (A) is an enlarged view of the first output setting switch 190, (b) is a view showing the rotary switch 191, (c) is a view showing the slide switch 192, and (d) is a second output setting switch. 3 is an enlarged view of a switch 194. FIG. It is the schematic front view which looked at the game board from the front. (A) shows an example of a stop symbol form of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a stop symbol form of a decorative pattern, and (c) shows an example of a stop display pattern of a normal figure. Is shown. The circuit block diagram of a control part is shown. 4 is a block diagram showing peripheral circuits of a sound control circuit 431 and a lamp driving circuit 420 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. (A) is the block diagram which extracted and showed various circuits (sound control related circuit) used for sound control among the circuits which comprise the above-mentioned 1st sub-control part 400, (b) is a sound control related circuit. It is the block diagram which showed an example of the connection of this reset signal line. It is the block diagram which showed the modification of the connection of a reset signal line. (A) is a block diagram schematically showing the sound control circuit 431, and (b) is a block diagram schematically showing various processes in the reproduction sound output setting of the sound control circuit 431. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a memory map of a control RAM included in the sound control circuit 431, and (b) is a diagram showing a correspondence relationship between channels 1 and control RAM to channel 32 and control RAM and channels. (C) is a diagram showing the correspondence between channels and uses of sound, and (d) is an example of a sound list. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub-control unit main process, (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of the command reception interrupt process, and (c) is a flowchart showing the flow of the 1 ms timer interrupt process. (D) is a flowchart showing the flow of 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and (e) is a flowchart showing the flow of DMA interrupt processing. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of sound control loop processing, (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of sound driver processing, (c) is a flowchart showing the flow of volume switch processing, d) is a flowchart showing the flow of the volume value changing process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the sound production in this embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the other example of the sound production in this embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the sound production by the 1st production to the 3rd production. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the sound production by the 4th production and the 5th production. It is a figure which shows the other example of the 4th effect started based on the time information of RTC. It is a figure for demonstrating the production mode in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the animation of the production | presentation mode which is selected in the production | presentation mode display apparatus 208 after selecting production | presentation mode after turning on a power supply. It is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification of the selection effect after FIG.25 (k). It is a figure which shows an example of the effect in a big hit game. It is a figure which shows another example of the effect in a big hit game. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation based on the time information of RTC. 1 is a front view of a sealed pachinko machine to which the present invention is applicable.

Hereinafter, the gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as the pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player A ball launching handle 134 for launching into the game area 124 of 200, a chance button (production button) 136 for changing the production mode of various production devices 206 by the player's operation, and a chance button 136 A chance button lamp 138 to be illuminated, a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a return for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance An operation button 142 and a ball rental display unit 144 that displays a player's balance and a card unit state are provided. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. . The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is positioned below the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is provided for guiding a ball passing through the formed communication hole and dropping to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  The RWM clear switch 180 is a switch that can perform RWM clear (RAM initialization) by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 100 while performing an operation. Note that the RAM clear switch 180 displays a predetermined notification (for example, “Please press again to clear RAM”) or a character display when the pachinko machine 100 is turned on while operating. If the operation is performed again, the RAM may be cleared.

  A first output setting switch 190 is disposed on the upper left of the first sub-board case 162. As will be described in detail later, the first output setting switch 190 is a volume (volume) of sound (for example, BGM, sound effect, error sound, etc.) output from the speaker 120 of the pachinko machine 100, and brightness (light quantity) of various lamps. ) Is a switch for adjusting. Since the first output setting switch 190 is disposed on the back surface of the pachinko machine 100, a person who can lock and unlock the front frame door 106 (for example, a store clerk at a game shop) opens the front frame door 160. The operation can be performed by doing this, but a person (for example, a player) who cannot lock and unlock the front frame door 106 cannot be operated.

  Although not shown, the main board case 158, the first sub board case 162, and the second sub board case 164 are covered with a transparent case for protecting these boards. Therefore, in order to operate the first output setting switch 190, it is necessary to temporarily remove the case, but when there is no need for operation, the set value of the first output setting switch 190 can be easily set through the case. It can be visually recognized. Note that the case need not be provided when the operability of the first output setting switch 190 is emphasized.

  Further, the RWM clear switch 180 may or may not be covered by a case. Further, the first output setting switch 190 may not be covered with the case while the RWM clear switch 180 is covered with the case. Further, both the RWM clear switch 180 and the first output setting switch 190 may not be covered with the case, or both may be covered with the case.

  In this example, the RWM clear switch 180 is arranged at the lower left of the rear surface, while the first output setting switch 190 is arranged at the upper left of the rear surface, but the RWM clear switch 180 is operated more than the first output setting switch 190. It may be arranged at a difficult position (for example, a position far from the gap formed when the front frame door 106 is opened) or vice versa.

<First output setting switch>
FIG. 3A is an enlarged view of the first output setting switch 190. The first output setting switch 190 of this example has 16 contact points, and is configured to be a circular rotating part 190a configured to be rotatable, and an instruction part 190b that protrudes outward from the rotating part 190a. And having. Further, around the first output setting switch 190, 16 numbers (in this example, hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F) are given corresponding to each of the 16 contacts of the rotating portion 190a.

  The first output setting switch 190 is configured to be able to output numerical information indicated by the instruction unit 190b to the outside as a detection signal. For example, as shown in FIG. When “B” is indicated, numerical information of hexadecimal “B” can be output as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b1011). Therefore, the control unit detects the numerical value indicated by the instruction unit 190b of the first output setting switch 190 (in this example, one of hexadecimal values 0 to F) by inputting this detection signal. The configuration is possible.

  The first output setting switch 190 is an operation means capable of setting 16 types of initial values of volume initial values F to A and 9 to 0 for volume adjustment. For example, the initial volume value F is 100 db, the initial volume value E is 99 db, the initial volume value D is 98 db, the initial volume value C is 97 db, the initial volume value B is 96 db, the initial volume value A is 95 db, and the initial volume value 9 is 91 db. The initial volume 8 is 89 db, the initial volume 7 is 86 db, the initial volume 6 is 75 db, the initial volume 5 is 73 db, the initial volume 4 is 60 db, the initial volume 3 is 0 db, the initial volume 2 is 0 db, The initial volume value 1 is 70 db, and the initial volume value 0 is 64 db. Volume initial value 2 and volume initial value 1 are initial values for development and sales promotion. The first output setting switch 190 is an operation means that can set 16 types of initial values of luminance initial values F to A and 9 to 0 for LED luminance adjustment. The initial brightness value also decreases in order from F. 3 and 4 are initial values for the power saving mode, and 2 and 1 are initial values for development and sales promotion.

  As a modification of the first output setting switch 190, for example, a rotary switch 191 as shown in FIG. 3B or a slide switch 192 as shown in FIG. May be.

  The rotary switch 191 shown in FIG. 6B has 16 contact points and has a ring-shaped rotating part 191a configured to be rotatable and a notch window 191b formed in the rotating part 191a. . In addition, 16 numbers (in this example, hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F) are given to the bottom of the rotary unit 191a of the rotary switch 191 corresponding to each of the 16 contacts of the rotary unit 191a. .

  The rotary switch 191 is configured to be able to output the numerical value information visible from the cutout window 191b as a detection signal to the outside. For example, as shown in FIG. In the case of "F", numerical information of hexadecimal F can be output as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b1111). Therefore, the control unit can detect a numerical value (in this example, one of hexadecimal values 0 to F) that can be seen from the notch 191b of the rotary switch 191 by inputting this detection signal. It has a configuration.

  The slide switch 192 shown in FIG. 2C includes a rectangular guide groove 192a and a slide portion 192b having 16 contacts and slidable along the guide groove 192a. In addition, 16 numbers (hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F in this example) are given above the slide switch 192 corresponding to each of the 16 contacts of the slide portion 192b.

  The slide switch 192 is configured to be able to output information on the numerical value at which the slide part 192b is located to the outside as a detection signal. For example, as shown in FIG. 5C, the slide part 192b has a numerical value “0”. When it is located at a place, numerical value information of hexadecimal 0 can be output as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b0000). Therefore, the control unit can detect the numerical value (in this example, one of hexadecimal values 0 to F) where the slide portion 192b of the slide switch 192 is located by inputting this detection signal. It has a configuration.

  Since the switches shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C are mechanical switches, they can be operated even when they are not energized, and the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Even in this case, it is possible to hold the adjustment value of the volume. Therefore, once the setting is made, the adjustment value can be held even when the power is turned off. For example, it is easy to adjust the sound volume and the brightness intended by the game store. In addition, since a number (display means) that can confirm the adjustment value of the volume and the luminance is provided, the adjustment value can be easily confirmed and is highly convenient.

<Second output setting switch>
FIG. 3D is an enlarged view of the second output setting switch 194. The second output setting switch 194 shown in FIG. 3D is provided, for example, instead of the chance button 136, or in the vicinity of the chance button 136, and a determination button 194a that also functions as the chance button 136. And a left button 194b disposed on the left side of the determination button 194a, and a right button 194c disposed on the right side of the determination button 194a.

  The second output setting switch 194 can output a detection signal corresponding to each button when any of the enter button 194a, the left button 194b, or the right button 194c is operated. Therefore, the control unit is configured to be able to detect which of the decision button 194a, the left button 194b, or the right button 194c is operated by inputting this detection signal.

  As a modification of the second output setting switch 194, for example, as shown in FIG. 3E, a cross key 195 having up / down / left / right buttons and a determination button is provided in addition to the chance button 136. May be. Further, two types of operation means may be provided, and either one of the operation means may also serve as the effect button, or only one of the operation means may also serve as the effect button.

  The switches shown in FIG. 3 (d) and FIG. 3 (e) are not mechanical (mechanical) switches, and therefore cannot be operated when the power is not supplied. Since it cannot be held, it is necessary to separately provide storage means for storing the adjustment values of the volume and brightness. Further, in this example, the adjustment value of the sound volume and the brightness is configured not to be backed up, but may be configured to be backed up.

<Game board>
FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 substantially in the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the ordinary device. A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a and the middle symbol display area 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214 are display devices for displaying special figures, and in the present embodiment, are constituted by 7 segment LEDs.

The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special figure hold lamp 218 and the second special figure hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games (details will be described later) that are being held. In this embodiment, the special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high-probability middle run 222 is a ramp for indicating that the gaming state is a high-probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high-probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low-probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general start port 228, a first special view start port 230, a second special view start port 232, around the effect device 206. A variable winning opening 234 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. In some cases, they are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212 is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric Chu), and in the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 is disposed directly below the first special figure starting port 230. The second special figure starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232, the payout device 152 is driven and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is disposed below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display device stops the jackpot symbol when the special figure variable game is won. When displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, After guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or start opening to the back side of the pachinko machine 100, an out opening is provided for discharging to the game island side.

  This pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches 146 Further, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and driven into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Outside the first special figure starting port 230, the second special figure starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal start port 228, the out port 240 To reach.

<Directing device 206>
Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. . In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b, a ball carried on by a nail of the game board 200, or the like, and the passed ball is a first special figure starting port 230 at the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry into the golf course.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm 224a and a forearm 224b imitating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm, and an upper arm motor and an elbow (not shown) that rotate the upper arm 224a to the position of the shoulder. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions thereof so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

<Type of design>
Next, using FIGS. 5A to 5C, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of special maps and general maps to be described will be described. FIG. 4A shows an example of the stop symbol form of the special figure.

  The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the first special figure start port 230, and the ball has entered the second special figure start port 232 The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor has detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. In addition, when the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 displays “fluctuation display of special figure 2” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Do. These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display according to the present invention.

  Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 When elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special symbol 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. The symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows 10 types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display, and the white portions in the figure are turned off. The location of the segment to be displayed is shown, and the black-colored portion indicates the location of the segment.

  “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol.

  The round here means the number of chances that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. In the present embodiment, the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 is represented, and the 15th round is one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 (variable prize area) as one operation. , Which means that this operation lasts 15 times. That is, one operation corresponds to an example of a specific change in which the open / close state changes from the first state (here, the closed state) to the second state (here, the open state), and the variable winning opening 234 is a big hit During the game, this specific change is performed a plurality of constant times (15 times in the case of 15 rounds). Each round has a predetermined round end condition (for example, the entry of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), acquisition of a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls), elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the round, etc. 1 or more) is completed.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state with a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special figure certain change” or simply “probable change”), and a state with a low probability is specially designated. This is called a low probability state. Moreover, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, both of them shift to the electric support state.

  The electric support state is a predetermined state in which the player's advantage is higher than the non-electric support state by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. Say. This power support state is one of the control states prepared in the pachinko machine 100, and may be referred to as a time-short state. That is, the electric support state (time-short state) is started on condition that the big hit game ends. Strictly speaking, the “electric support state” is a state related to a general plan, and the “short-time state” is a state related to a special figure or a state related to a general figure and a special figure. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is also provided with a time reduction flag. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in the electric support state and is usually in a high probability state. In the normal figure high probability state, compared to the normal figure low probability state, it becomes easier to win the common figure variable game (general figure certain change). For example, the win probability of the usual figure variable game is 1/101 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 100/101 in the usual figure high probability state (electric support state). In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure change game is shorter than that in the non-electric support state (the general figure change short). For example, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time of the usual variable game of 10 seconds is shortened to 12 seconds in the electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 tends to be long (extension of the electric chew opening period). For example, in the non-electric support state, the electric chew release period of 0.3 seconds is extended to 1.7 seconds in the electric support state. Furthermore, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state (increase in the number of times the electric chew is released). For example, a pair of blade members 232a that can be opened only once in the non-electric support state for one win at the usual start port 228 is opened three times in the electric support state (for example, 3 to open for 1.7 seconds) Repeatedly, the closing time between opening is 1.6 seconds). The probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 increases due to the extension of the electric chew release period and the increase in the number of electric chew release times. Note that the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game. Therefore, the non-electric support state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in the power-up state during the big hit game, a large number of games are entered into the second special figure starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big win game. In order to solve this problem, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases and the number of gaming balls increases, resulting in an increase in gambling. In the electric support state (short-time state), it is possible to perform all of the change of the normal figure, the change of the normal figure, the extension of the electric chew release period, and the increase of the electric chew release frequency. If one is performed, the player's advantage is high, and the electric support state (short time state) may be set. Alternatively, if either one of the extension of the electric chew release period or the increase in the number of electric chew release is performed, the electric support state (short-time state) may be set. . In the non-electric support state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 232 than in the electric support state. As described above, in the second special figure starting port 232, the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. The entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is larger in the electric support state over a longer period than in the non-electric support state. This electric support state may be maintained after the big hit game is finished until the next big hit game is started, or after the big hit game is finished, the special figure variable game is maintained only for a predetermined number of times. If the predetermined number of times is exceeded, the non-electric support state (ordinary low probability state) may be entered. In addition, when a big hit without electric support is won, the game does not enter the electric support state after the big hit game ends. In the non-electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is kept small. On the other hand, as described above, in the electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 is large, and the entry rate of game balls is increased. That is, in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 that is the variable start area at the first approach rate, whereas in the electric support state, the game ball starts the second special figure start. It enters the mouth 232 at a second approach rate that is higher than the first approach rate. Therefore, the non-electric support state corresponds to an example of the first approach rate control state, and the electric support state corresponds to an example of the second approach rate control state.

  “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that give a relatively large profit amount to the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R, and do not shift to the electric support state after the big hit game.

  "Special figure G" is a first small hit symbol, and "Special figure H" is a second small hit symbol, both of which are in a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same short hit big hit with 2R. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced. In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, and the profit amount given to the player is a relatively small profit amount.

  In the big hit game and the small hit game, the door member of the variable winning opening 234 performs one or more opening / closing operations, and the player's advantage is relatively high compared to the loss control state. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the hit control state (the big hit control state and the small hit control state) of the second advantage that the player's advantage is high, and the first advantage that is less advantageous than the second advantage. The pachinko machine 100 takes one of the control states of the hit control state (second control state) and the loss control state (first control state). That is, after a symbol form corresponding to a specific success / failure determination result among the determination results is stopped and displayed, a gaming state (hit control state) advantageous to the player is started. The transition of the control state is also performed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a control state transition unit. In the small hitting control state, although the door member of the variable winning opening 234 performs the opening / closing operation, it is almost impossible to expect to enter the variable winning opening 234, 235. It can also be regarded as an advantageous control state (first control state).

  In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Figure A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are notifying means for notifying the result of the determination (lottery result), and the pattern mode (special image) corresponding to the result of the determination of the success after the start of the symbol variation. This corresponds to an example of a symbol display means for performing symbol variation display for stopping and displaying A to special symbol J).

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 or the second special view start port 232, that is, the ball has entered the first special view start port 230; or On the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special symbol start port 232, the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 are displayed. Displayed in the order of “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →... “Decoration display of decorative pattern” is performed.

  When the 15R jackpot of “Special Figure B” is notified, a symbol combination (for example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration”) corresponding to the 15R jackpot corresponding to the 15R jackpot is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 1 ”or“ decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2 ”). When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7—decoration 7”). Etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called “hidden probability change” of “Special Figure E”, the 2R jackpot called “Special Figure F” suddenly, or the first small hit of “Special Figure G”, “Special Figure H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify the 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing C” or the 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction” of “special drawing D”, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is displayed. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in FIG. 5B is stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208, a series of displays in which the decorative symbol stop pattern mode (combination of decorative symbols) is stopped after starting this “decorative symbol variable display” is referred to as a decorative symbol variable display. There is.

  In addition, the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 5A) of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 and the stop of one decorative symbol displayed in each of the left and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative pattern (see FIG. 10B) is larger in the design (see FIG. 10B).

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that a sphere has passed through the general-purpose start opening 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 6C, the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  Hereinafter, a series of displays in which the stop symbol pattern of the usual figure is stopped and displayed after the "variable display of the usual figure" is started may be referred to as a usual figure variable display. The universal symbol display device 210 corresponds to an example of auxiliary symbol notification means.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 are composed of different circuit boards, but these three control units (300, 400, 500) are: The first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 may be composed of one common circuit board different from the circuit board of the main control unit 300. It may be a thing. Accordingly, the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 are each controlled by predetermined control means (for example, main control means (300), first sub control means (400), second sub control means). (500)), or a combination of these three control units (300, 400, 500) can be regarded as a predetermined control means, or the first sub-control unit 400 and the second control unit 400 One unit combined with the sub-control unit 500 can be regarded as a predetermined control unit (for example, a sub-control unit).

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time and frequency, and WDT 314 for monitoring abnormalities in program processing are mounted. . Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special figure display device 212 and the second special figure display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a first special figure reservation lamp 218, a second special figure reservation lamp 220, a high-probability medium) A driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232, the door member 234a of the variable winning port 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the above is connected. In this embodiment, the crystal oscillator 316a and the random value generation circuit 318 are provided separately, but the crystal oscillator 316a may be included in the random value generation circuit 318.

  The main control unit 300, or more precisely, the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is a game control means for performing game control, such as a success / failure determination means, a special figure 1 display device 212, and a special figure 2 display device 214, which will be described later. It has a symbol variation display means, and controls the driving (lighting and extinguishing operation) of the first special figure holding lamp 218 and the second special figure holding lamp 220.

  The random value generation circuit 318 generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302. Random number generation in the random value generation circuit 318 can be broadly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random number. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs an operation using a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using a seed of random numbers, and derives the operation result as a random number. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random number. The random value generation circuit 318 acquires an irregular value using white noise superimposed on a signal input from the various sensors 320 to the sensor circuit 322. The random value generation circuit 318 uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed of random numbers, or determines a read start position of the random number table. .

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the second special figure starting port 232 has won a ball, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232. Further, when the random number generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the universal start port 228, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the general start port 228. Then, the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the normal start port 228 built in the random value generation circuit 318.

  Further, as the ball detection sensor referred to in this specification, specifically, a predetermined winning opening such as a general winning opening 226, a first special figure starting opening 230, a second special figure starting opening 232, variable winning openings 234, 235 and the like. And a sensor for detecting a sphere passing through the normal start port 228.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302. The low voltage signal is an electric system abnormality signal indicating that there is an abnormality in the electric system for operating the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300, and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 corresponds to an example of an electric system abnormality signal output unit.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404 and ROM 406 for storing control programs and various effects data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and for measuring time, frequency, etc. The counter timer 412 is mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is provided with a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound control circuit 431 for controlling the speaker 120 (and an amplifier) and various lamps 418 (for example, a chance button lamp 138, a frame lamp, and an effect lamp). A lamp driving circuit 420; various lamps 440 (for example, setting operation unit lamps, prize ball remaining number display unit segments, information notification lamp group lamps, payout display lamps, error display lamps); A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a switch sensor 426 that detects a pressing operation of the second output setting switch 194, a shielding device sensor 430, and a switch sensor A sensor circuit 428 for outputting a detection signal from 426 to the basic circuit 402; and a first output setting switch 190. The VDP 434 (video display processor) reads out image data stored in the ROM 406 based on the signal from the CPU 404, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 436, and displays the image on the decorative symbol display device 208. ) And are connected. The first output setting switch sensor 190 may be connected to the basic circuit 402 via the switch sensor 426 and the sensor circuit 428.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512 is installed. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The basic circuit 502 is provided with a ROM 506 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like are stored.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and wins or rents a ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed. Also, the payout control unit 600 communicates with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

In an island facility provided in a game machine installation store, a 100V AC power supply is stepped down to a voltage of 24V, and a 24V AC current is supplied to the pachinko machine 100. The 24V AC current is converted into a 12V DC voltage by the power supply control unit 660 of the main control unit 300. Although not shown in FIG. 6 , the main control unit 300 is also provided with a voltage conversion circuit. The 12 V DC current is further stepped down to a predetermined voltage (here, 5 V) by the voltage conversion circuit, and the predetermined voltage (5 V ) Is supplied to the CPU 304 provided in the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300. Further, the direct current converted to a voltage of 12 V by the power supply control unit 660 is also supplied to the voltage monitoring circuit 338 and the start signal output circuit 340 of the main control unit 300. When the voltage value of the 12V supply current drops below a predetermined value (9V in this example), the voltage monitoring circuit 338 outputs a low voltage signal to the I / O port 310 of the basic circuit 302. Therefore, the voltage monitoring circuit 338 monitors the voltage value of the power line connecting the power control unit 660 and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 and through which a DC current of 12 V flows. This power line is an example of a predetermined power line. It corresponds to. Note that a low voltage signal may be directly input to the CPU 304. The power management unit 660 also outputs the input 24V AC current as it is, or converts it into a 36V DC current and outputs it. Furthermore, the current of the operating voltage (here, 5V) may be supplied to the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 via a circuit different from the voltage conversion circuit.

  The activation signal output circuit 340 outputs an activation signal when the voltage value of the direct current supplied from the power supply control unit 660 by turning on the power reaches a voltage value at which the CPU 304 can operate. Further, when the WDT 314 times out, a reset signal is output from the WDT 314 to the CPU 304. When the WDT 3141 times out, there is a case where the CPU 304 cannot perform the originally designed operation due to a runaway state due to a program mistake or a voltage drop caused by a lightning strike or an illegal act. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 3141 as an initial value. The activation signal from the activation signal output circuit 340 and the reset signal from the WDT 3141 are input to the CPU 304 through a common signal line, but may be input through dedicated lines. The activation signal output from the activation signal output circuit 340 and the reset signal output from the WDT 314 described here correspond to an example of a predetermined activation signal.

  In the case of a momentary power loss when the power supply is cut off and immediately restored, that is, when the power supply switch 178 is automatically restored without being turned on, a stop voltage signal is output and the WDT 3141 times out, and the main control unit 300 performs reset processing. Is executed. In this reset process, it is first determined whether or not the reset operation to be executed is a system reset operation. There are two reset operations executed by the basic circuit 302: a system reset operation and a user reset operation. Here, when the system reset operation is executed, the values of the core of the CPU 304 and the built-in register are initialized. Subsequently, a security check process is executed. In the security check process, recalculation is performed to determine whether the authentication code calculated based on the user program is correct. If the authentication code is correct, the extension process is executed. The extension time in the extension process may be a fixed time, or may be a time obtained by adding a randomly selected random time to the fixed time. When the extension process ends, a main process of the main control unit 300 described later is executed, and game control is started. On the other hand, when executing the user reset operation, the values of the core of the CPU 304 and the built-in register are initialized. However, the value of the register that controls the random number generation circuit 318 is maintained in the state before the reset. Thereafter, main processing of the main control unit 300 described later is executed, and game control is started.

<Sound control circuit, peripheral circuit of lamp driving circuit>
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing peripheral circuits of the sound control circuit 431 and the lamp driving circuit 420 of the first sub-control unit 400.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402, a sound control circuit 431, a sound ROM 431a, an amplification circuit 442, a lighting control unit 450, and a lamp driving circuit 420. Note that the sound control circuit 431 may include a sound ROM 431a and an amplification circuit 442, or a storage means (for example, SDRAM) for temporarily storing information may be externally attached.

  The sound control circuit 431 is an integrated circuit (IC) and may be hereinafter referred to as a sound IC. The sound control circuit 431 stores a CPU I / F connected to the CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402, a control register for temporarily storing commands from the CPU 404, sound information such as sound effects and BGM, which will be described later, and volume information. A sound ROM 431a, a reproduction control unit that performs audio reproduction control in accordance with commands in the control register, and a D / A conversion unit that converts a digital audio signal into an analog audio signal. The amplification circuit 442 includes a volume amplification unit that amplifies the analog audio signal input from the sound control circuit 431, and an output unit that outputs the analog audio signal input from the volume amplification unit to the speaker 120.

  Based on the command from the basic circuit 402, the lighting control unit 450 is a lamp 440 (for example, each segment of the setting operation unit lamp, remaining prize ball number display unit, each lamp of the information notification lamp group, payout display lamp, error display) The lamp is controlled to be turned on without going through the lamp driving circuit 420, and various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138, the frame lamp, and the effect lamp) are controlled through the lamp driving circuit 420.

  The lamp drive circuit 420 includes a CPU I / F 420a connected to the lighting control unit 450, a control register 420b that temporarily stores commands from the lighting control unit 450, and brightness control of the lamp 418 according to the commands in the control register 420b (for example, And a luminance control unit 420c for controlling a duty ratio (a ratio of a time during which a current flows). The lamp driving circuit 420 is provided for each substrate on which a plurality of lamps 418 are provided.

  In this example, the luminance of the lamp 418 can be changed by the control of the lamp driving circuit 420, whereas the luminance of the lamp 440 cannot be changed because the lamp 440 is controlled without going through the lamp driving circuit (only turning on / off can be controlled). It is.

  FIG. 8A is a block diagram showing various circuits (sound control related circuits) used for sound control extracted from the circuits constituting the first sub-control unit 400 described above.

  Input terminals P1 to P4 of the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 are connected to output terminals b0 to b3 of the first output setting switch 190. The output terminal b0 of the first output setting switch 190 outputs information of bit 0 (least significant bit) of the detection signal (in this example, a hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the first output setting switch 190. The output terminal b1 is a terminal for outputting the information of bit 1 of the detection signal (hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the first output setting switch 190. The output terminal b2 is a terminal for outputting bit 2 information of the detection signal (0 to F hexadecimal) detected by the first output setting switch 190, and the output terminal b3 is the first output setting. This is a terminal for outputting information of bit 3 (most significant bit) of a detection signal (hexadecimal number of 0 to F) detected by the switch 190.

  In other words, the CPU 404 converts the numerical value (in this example, one of the hexadecimal values 0 to F) indicated by the instruction unit 190b of the first output setting switch 190 through the input terminals P1 to P4 into the binary number 4. It can be detected as a bit detection signal.

  The serial terminals TxD, RxD, SCK, the interrupt input terminal IRQ, and the input / output terminals P5, P6 of the first sub control unit 400 are connected to corresponding terminals of the sound control circuit 431. The sound control circuit 431 is connected to a 1ch amplifier 433a (amplifier circuit 442) to which one speaker 120 is connected and a 2ch amplifier 433b (amplifier circuit 442) to which two speakers 120 are connected. ing. The sound control circuit 431 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 120 via the 1ch amplifier 433a and the 2ch amplifier 433b.

  In this example, the 1ch amplifier 433a and the 2ch amplifier 433b are separate bodies (separate boards). However, they may be configured as a single board, or some or all of these may be built in the sound control circuit 431. Also good. Although not shown, in addition to (or instead of) the ROM 406 and the RAM 408, a ROM and RAM dedicated to the sound control circuit 431 may be built in or externally attached to the sound control circuit 431.

<Reset signal for sound control related circuits>
FIG. 8B is a block diagram showing an example of connection of reset signal lines of the sound control related circuit. In this example, the reset input terminal RESET of the CPU 404 is connected to the reset output terminal of the reset circuit 403. Therefore, the CPU 404 enters either the reset state or the reset release state in accordance with the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403.

  The output terminal P7 of the CPU 404 is connected to the reset input terminal RESET of the sound control circuit 431, the reset input terminal RESET of the 1ch amplifier 433a, and the reset input terminal RESET of the 2ch amplifier 433b. Therefore, the sound control circuit 431, the 1ch amplifier 433a, and the 2ch amplifier 433b are in a reset state or a reset release state according to the voltage level of the reset signal output from the CPU 404.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a modified example of the connection of the reset signal line. In this modification, in addition to the CPU 404, the reset output terminal RESET of the reset circuit 403 is connected to the sound control circuit 431, the 2ch amplifier 433b, and the reset input terminal RESET of the ROM 406, and the reset input terminal RESET of the 1ch amplifier 433a. Is connected to the output terminal of the 2ch amplifier 433b.

  Therefore, the sound control circuit 431 and the 2ch amplifier 433b are either in the reset state or the reset release state depending on the voltage level of the reset signal output from the CPU 404 or the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403. It becomes such a state. Further, the ROM 406 enters either the reset state or the reset release state in accordance with the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403, and the 1ch amplifier 433a is the voltage of the reset signal output from the 2ch amplifier 433b. Depending on the level, either the reset state or the reset release state is entered.

<Sound control circuit>
Next, the sound control circuit 431 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2A is a block diagram schematically showing the sound control circuit 431, and FIG. 2B is a block diagram schematically showing various processes in the playback sound output setting of the sound control circuit 431. FIG. is there.

  In this example, the sound control circuit 431 is configured as a so-called DSP (Digital Signal Processor) having a variety of modules, which will be described later, in one package. As shown in FIG. 6A, the sound control circuit 431 includes a control unit 1 that controls reproduction sound output setting, and a CPU 404 that is an external host CPU via an I / F 2 and an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). It is connected.

  The control unit 1 is connected to an encode data input unit 3, and the encode data input unit 3 is connected to an external sound ROM 431a via an EMIF (External Memory Interface). The encode data input unit 3 is connected to various processing units 4 that perform various processes such as a decoding process, a mixing process, a stereophonic process, a sequencer process, and a filter process. The various processing units 4 are connected to a PCM output unit 5, and the PCM output unit 5 is connected to an external speaker 120 via an McASP as an interface. The control unit 1 is connected to the I / F 2, the encoded data input unit 3, the various processing units 4, and the PCM output unit 5 described above via a bus, and controls processing in each.

  Here, the reproduction sound output setting performed by the control unit 1 in the sound control circuit 431 will be described in more detail. First, the control unit 1 inputs sound source data acquired from the sound ROM 431a to the encode data input unit 3 via the EMIF based on the control of the CPU 404, and then takes it into the various processing units 4. The various processing units 4 perform the various processes described above on the input sound source data.

  Specifically, the various processes will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 5B, channel processing is performed in the channel module 41 on the sound source data captured via the EMIF. In the case of this example, the control unit 1 has a total of 32 channels from 1 to 32, and can simultaneously manage a plurality of sound source data by assigning a channel to each of a plurality of data called from the sound ROM 431a. It has become.

  Here, in the channel processing, first, decoding (reproduction) processing is performed on input sound source data (phrase data). The phrase data is a file compressed in the Muzip format, and includes sound source data of a type such as a stereo sound source, a monaural sound source, and a binaural sound source (a stereo sound source to which 3D sound processing is applied).

  Then, the phrase or slot volume adjustment is executed for the decoded phrase data. Here, the slot is data including a phrase number, a movement information code number that is data describing movement information of monaural 1ch, reproduction range designation information, and the like, and the phrase number and movement information code number are designated. It is used to play a 3D sound source as a slot and to designate a playback range. This 3D sound source becomes a binaural sound source by performing 3D sound processing in the sound control circuit 431.

  Next, phrase or slot pan adjustment is performed on the volume-adjusted phrase data. At this time, the pan adjustment is applied only when the monaural sound source is reproduced, and is not applied to the stereo sound source and the 3D sound source. Then, fade processing such as playback, stop, pause, and pause release is added to the phrase data after pan adjustment, and then loop processing that can specify 1 to 65,535 loops or an infinite loop. After the phrase being played back is completed, another phrase is automatically played back, and after performing phrase chain playback that allows multiple phrases to be played continuously without gaps, a stereo sound source / monaural Output as a sound source. When executing phrase chain reproduction, a desired phrase number and the number of loops can be set in advance.

  At this time, the control unit 1 monitors the compressor operation (whether the compressor function is operating) in parallel with the channel processing, and performs the compressor operation monitoring process described below. That is, in the compressor operation monitoring process, the control unit 1 first determines whether or not the input level of input phrase data (sound source data) exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level). At this time, if a negative result is obtained in which the input level of the input phrase data does not exceed the predetermined threshold value, this routine is repeated, and the process waits until phrase data having an input level exceeding the threshold value is input.

  On the other hand, when the control unit 1 obtains an affirmative result in which the input level of the input phrase data exceeds a predetermined threshold, the control unit 1 proceeds to the next step and exceeds the threshold (that is, compression processing as a compressor function). The phrase number in the phrase data being decoded (played) is written (enqueued) into the address port related to the phrase data prepared in the sound RAM, and the reproduced sound information related to the phrase data for which the compressor function is activated ( Status information) is created as a DRC status information queue (hereinafter referred to as a DRC status queue).

  Next, the control unit 1 writes (enqueues) various information related to the phrase data exceeding the threshold value to the data port related to the phrase data prepared in the sound RAM, and completes the DRC status queue. Then, the control unit 1 outputs the created DRC status queue to the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 as reproduced sound information regarding phrase data (sound source data) for which the compressor function is activated.

  The control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the decoding process in the channel module 41 to the mixer module 43, and the mixer module 43 multiplies the input phrase data (sound source data) by the master volume. After the volume adjustment, the stereo sound source and the monaural sound source after pan adjustment are mixed, while the 3D sound source is multiplied by the 3D gain and the mixing process for adjusting the gain of the 3D sound source stored in the monaural buffer is performed.

  On the other hand, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the mixing process in the mixer module 43 to the effect module 44 for performing the monaural mixing process, and the stereo sound source (stereo) after the mixing process by the mixer module 43 Signal) in mono. At this time, the monaural mix processing is executed by (Lch data + Rch data) / 2.

  Then, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the monaural / mixing process to the LPF 45 and inputs the phrase data after the mixing process to the HPF 46. Here, the LPF 45 is a low-pass filter (LPF) that cuts off (attenuates) a frequency band higher than a predetermined frequency component (cut-off frequency), and executes filter processing according to a table of LPF control information. . The HPF 46 is a high-pass filter (HPF) that cuts off (attenuates) a frequency band lower than a predetermined frequency component (cut-off frequency), and executes filter processing according to a table of HPF control information.

  The LPF 45 and the HPF 46 function as a band division filter. Thereby, the phrase data obtained by dividing the phrase data after the monaural / mixing process and the phrase data after the mixing process into desired frequency bands can be generated.

  Thereafter, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after the filter processing divided by the LPF 45 and the HPF 46 to the corresponding volume adjusting units 47a and 47b, and multiplies the output channel volume. Then, the control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after volume adjustment to the corresponding DRC modules 48a and 48b.

  The control unit 1 uses the DRC modules 48a and 48b to perform compression processing as a compressor function on phrase data whose input level exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level) among the phrase data after volume adjustment, Data is output to the corresponding speaker 120 via the McASP.

  Here, the compressor function (compression processing) is the output of reproduced sound based on phrase data when the input level (input volume) of phrase data (sound source data) exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level). The difference between the maximum and minimum output volume (dynamic range) of the playback sound is compressed by the process of controlling the volume change by the set ratio (ratio, ratio, compression ratio) and releasing (release) it at the set time. It is processing to do.

  The control unit 1 inputs the sequence code fetched from the sound ROM 431a via the EMIF to the sequencer module 42. In the case of this example, the control unit 1 has eight system sequencer modules 42, and assigns a plurality of sequence codes input from the sound ROM 431a via the EMIF to each sequencer module 42. .

  The sequence code is information including a parameter for the sequencer to perform reproduction. The sequencer module 42 is based on the sequence code and other modules (for example, the channel module 41 and the mixer module 43). , Volume adjusting units 47a, 47b, etc.) for executing playback / stop / pause / pause / fade out / volume adjustment.

  Here, reproduction means reproduction of the sequence code, and stop means that the sequence code is stopped. By the stop, the sequencer module 42 stops the channel module 41 in use. The pause is to pause the sequence code, and the sequencer module 42 executes the following processing on the channel module 41 in use by the pause. That is, the sequencer module 42 first stops the channel module 41 that is in a fade-out stop state by the temporary stop. Next, the channel module 41 that is adjusting the fade volume during playback, fade-in, fade-out pause, or pause is paused.

  Also, the release of the pause is to resume the playback of the paused sequence code. By releasing the pause, the sequencer module 42 performs the following processing on the channel module 41 being used. Is supposed to run. That is, the sequencer module 42 first cancels the pause of the channel module 41 that was playing, faded in, or adjusted the fade volume when the sequencer module 42 was paused. (At this time, the fade is not added when the pause is canceled). Next, the channel module 41 that has been paused when the sequencer module 42 is paused or has been paused for fade-out is left suspended without being released as it is.

  The fade-out is to stop the sequence code by stopping the fade-out of the channel module 41 being used by the sequencer module 42. Further, the volume adjustment is to adjust the volume (volume) in the channel module 41 being played back by the sequencer module 42.

  As described above, the sound control circuit 431 controls the various modules by the control unit 1, and thus the phrase data (sound source data) after performing the various processes in the various processing units 3 as described above to the PCM output unit 5. input. The PCM output unit 5 outputs the phrase data after pulse code modulation (PCM) processing to the external speaker 120 via the McASP.

<Control RAM>
FIG. 11A shows an example of a memory map of the control RAM provided in the sound control circuit 431. FIG. The address shown in FIG. 6A is an offset value from the start address of the control RAM. Note that the control RAM may be read as a known register.

  The sound control circuit 431 has a built-in control RAM (not shown), and the CPU 404 writes data to and reads data from various control RAMs (mapped) assigned to the control RAM. Thus, the sound control circuit 431 can be controlled.

  For example, a master control RAM allocated to a 4-byte area (0x0000 0000 to 0x0000 0003) from the start address of the control RAM is a control RAM used for control related to the master volume. The CPU 404 can read out the current master volume and set the master volume via the master control RAM.

  The output channel control RAM is a control RAM used for control relating to a monaural output volume or a stereo output volume. The CPU 404 can set a monaural output volume and a stereo output volume via the output channel control RAM.

  The mute control RAM is a control RAM used for control related to mute (silence). The CPU 404 can individually mute the channels 1 to 32 and cancel the mute of the channels 1 to 32 through the mute control RAM.

  The channel control RAM is a control RAM used for playback control of a phrase (compressed monaural sound source or stereo sound source). Channel 1 control RAM to channel 32 control corresponding to channels 1 to 32. 32 channel control RAMs of RAM are allocated. The CPU 404 designates a phrase to be played back in each of the channels 1 to 32, sets the volume of each of the channels 1 to 32, and controls playback of each of the channels 1 to 32 via the channel control RAM. Can be done.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing the correspondence between channels 1 and control RAM to channel 32 and control RAM, and the channel, and FIG. 4C is a diagram showing the correspondence between channels and uses of sound. It is.

  In this example, 20 channels of channels 1 to 20 are used as channels for reproducing stereo sound sources (stereo 01 to stereo 20), and 12 channels of channels 21 to 32 are channels for reproducing monaural sound sources ( They are used as monaural 01 to monaural 12). For example, stereo 01 and stereo 02 are mainly used as channels for reproducing stereo sound source BGM, monaural 01 is mainly used as a channel for reproducing mono sound source lines, and monaural 02 is mainly used. The monaural sound source is used as a channel for reproducing the sound effect, and the monaural 12 is used as a channel for reproducing the monaural sound source error sound.

  FIG. 6D is a diagram showing an example of a sound list stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 refers to this sound list in the sound control main loop process to be described later, acquires various control information (volume information, pan information, etc.) corresponding to the sound source to be controlled, and then acquires the acquired control. Information is set in the corresponding control RAM.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310, initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, to the WDT 314 The operation is permitted and the initial value is set. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value. In step S103, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared and time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted.

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 and a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, A process of outputting a clear signal from the output port to the first sub control unit 400, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S109, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption), and the state before power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to an initialization process (step S113).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the ordinary figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the ordinary figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer, respectively. Two random number counters for generating each random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a normal timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. Note that the initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle. In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically updated (so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning port 226, the variable winning port 234, the first special figure starting port 230, and the second special figure starting port 232, or the ordinary drawing starting port 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in the present embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before, no previous detection signal, no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 and step S209, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value used in the main control unit 300, Two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value has made one round next time, in addition to setting it in the random number counter for generating the winning random value Keep it. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of FIG. 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value of FIG. 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 210, and the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 are timed. Special symbol 1 display symbol update timer for performing, special symbol 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time Various timers including a timer for measuring a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215, winning prize counter update processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226 and 234 and starting holes 230, 232 and 228 have been won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read and 1 is added to set in the original prize ball number storage area.

  In step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning ports 234, 235. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205. When a winning is made to the special figure 1 starting port 230 and the corresponding special figure 1 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (the number of the special figure 1 variable games held is a predetermined number (this embodiment) If the value is less than 4), the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230 of the random number generation circuit (hard random number circuit) 318 is generated by performing predetermined processing. The special figure 1 winning random value is acquired, and the special figure 1 random value is obtained from the special figure 1 random value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308 and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. That is, the combination of the random number generation circuit 318, the software random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and the main control unit 300 for performing random number processing generates and derives start information, and the start information deriving means (first 1 start information deriving means, second start information deriving means). The various random number values (starting information) acquired here are stored as a set of starting information in a vacant area corresponding to the winning order (holding order) of the holding storage unit of FIG. The The reserved storage unit of FIG. 1 stores the start information acquired when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 230 (first start area) up to a predetermined first upper limit number (here, four). This corresponds to the first start information storage means that can be stored. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. The first start-up information storage means may be used, or the reserved storage section and the temporary area shown in FIG. 1 may be used as the first start-up information storage means. Further, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of holdings in FIG. 1 stored in the RAM 308, and the number of holdings in FIG. Therefore, the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 corresponds to an example of a holding unit.

  The special figure 1 winning random number values and the special figure 1 random number values in the special figure 1 random value storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 1 reservation number stored in the special figure 1 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number and the special figure 1 random value having the highest holding order (first) is deleted. At the same time, processing is performed so that the data holding order of the remaining special figure 1 winning random number value and special figure 1 random value group is incremented by one. Also, each time the special figure 1 holding number increases, a new special figure 1 is added to the next holding order of the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random value having the lowest (last) holding order. The data of a set of winning random numbers and special figure 1 random values is written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (the number of the special figure 2 variable games held is a predetermined number (this embodiment Is less than 4)), the special figure 2 winning perturbation generated by applying predetermined processing to the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 of the random number generation circuit 318 The numerical value is acquired, and the special figure 2 random value is acquired from the special figure 2 random value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308 and stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. That is, for the special figure 2 as well, the random number values that are the start information are acquired as in the special figure 1, and the obtained random number values are the same as the set of start information stored in the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308. In addition, 1 is added to the value of the number of holdings in FIG. 2 stored in the RAM 308. The reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 stores the start information acquired when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 232 (second start area) up to a predetermined second upper limit number (here, four). This corresponds to a possible second starting information storage means. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the value stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. 2 may be used as the second start-up information storage unit, or the reserved storage unit and the temporary area in FIG. 2 may be used as the second start-up information storage unit.

  The special figure 2 winning random number values and the special figure 2 random number values in the special figure 2 random number storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 2 reservation number stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 hold number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 2 random value with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remainder The special ranking 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value set data are processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Also, every time the special figure 2 hold number increases by one, a special special figure 2 winning random number value is added to the next holding rank of the special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value pair having the lowest holding order. And special figure 2 random value set data is written.

  When there is a winning at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding general figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (the number of pending custom figure variable games is a predetermined number (2 in this embodiment)). If the value is less than, a value is acquired as a normal winning random number from the random number counter for generating a normal winning random number and stored in the corresponding normal random value storage area. Further, in this winning acceptance process, when a winning is made to the variable winning opening 234, 235, information indicating that the ball has entered the variable winning opening 234, 235 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening. Store.

  Whether the start information of the special figure or the start information of the usual figure, if the number of holdings is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the start information is not acquired and the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the normal state update process in the middle of the normal symbol display (the above-described general symbol display symbol update timer value is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs a usual fluctuation display (ordinary figure fluctuation game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the win symbol is displayed. The normal symbol display device 210 is controlled so that the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured to be in the off symbol display mode. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 5C) or the off symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 5C). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), The normal operation is set in the setting area, and the blade member 232a is opened to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special figure starting port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure variable game is lost, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the off-normal flag is on, the normal state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing at which the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. When the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  When step S223 ends, special figure prefetching processing may be performed. In the special figure prefetching process, the main control unit 300 prefetches the start information increased in each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, predetermines the stop symbol before the success / failure determination process, and obtains a predetermination result ( The special figure prefetch result) is stored in the prefetch result storage unit in the RAM 308.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed in accordance with the state of the special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In such a case, the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on, respectively, so that the special figure I is in the respective mode. A setting indicating that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress is made in the setting area of the RAM 308. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special symbol C), and a sudden time-short symbol symbol (special symbol). D), hidden probability variation (special E), suddenly normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special) Any one of the symbols I) and the second off-set symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. Otherwise, turn off the hourly flag. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state).

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Alternatively, the door member 234a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 until a winning of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable prize opening 234. In addition to outputting a signal to be held at the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid (332) for opening and closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and a closing period is stored in a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Set the information indicating. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the jackpot game, the time reduction number 100 is set in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 308 is set. Turn on. If the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the time reduction number is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON.

  The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a normal high probability state. There is a higher probability of hitting a general-purpose variable game in the high-probability state than in the low-probability state. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal figure variable game and the fluctuation time of the special figure variable game are shorter in the normal figure high probability state than in the normal figure low probability state. Further, in the normal high probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be longer than in the normal low probability state. In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The state in which any one of these ordinary figure change, universal figure change, and electric Chu extension is set is referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the jackpot game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a jackpot game, a large number of games will be placed in the second special figure start port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls are entered during the jackpot game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the jackpot increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  If the special figure probability variation flag is set to ON, the probability variation number (for example, 10,000 times) is set in the probability variation number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium.

  Furthermore, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of the range, the off flag is turned on. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). In the special drawing 2 related lottery process, the floating game of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 is not performed, and the state of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 are both inactive and is held. The game is executed using the first special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area, starting from the fact that the number of variable games is 1 or more. The special figure 1 related lottery process does not perform the floating game of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the state of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are both inactive, and is suspended. The game is executed using the first special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random number value in the special figure 1 random value storage area as a starting condition that the number of variable games is 1 or more.

  Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games is 1 or more, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. Further, the notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure starting port 232 is notified. However, it is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230.

  It should be noted that a special figure variable game with a high degree of advantage (for example, a special figure 2 variable game with a relatively large quantity of outgoing balls) is a special figure variable game with a low degree of advantage (for example, a special figure 1 with a relatively small amount of outgoing balls) If priority is given over (variable game), it may be easy to give a difference in the advantage of the game state.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process in step S229, the main control unit 300 starts the special figure 2 start information (special) from the earliest (most previously stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. 2), and based on the special figure 2 winning random number value in the obtained special figure 2 start information, the value of the special figure probability variation flag in the RAM 308, and the like. Is used to determine whether to make a big hit, a small hit, or a loss (win / no decision). Next, the main control unit 300 uses the special figure determination table stored in the ROM 306 on the basis of the special figure 2 random number value in the acquired special figure 2 start information and the determined success / failure determination result. The symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped after the change display is determined. Next, the main control unit 300 is stored in the ROM 306 based on, for example, the determined success / failure determination result, the stop symbol, the special figure 2 holding number at the time of the determination, the acquired special figure variation time determination random number value, and the like. The variable display time (timer number) in FIG. 2 is determined using various tables.

  After fetching the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the main control unit 300 deletes the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, 2 is subtracted from the reserved figure number 2 in the reserved number storage area. At this time, the special figure 2 start information extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the above-described determination is performed based on the special figure 2 start information stored in the temporary area. You may do it.

  After the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) as described above, the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) is performed in the same manner.

  In the description here, the lottery process and the variable game relating to the holding of the other special figure are not performed according to the state of the special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. The state update process and the special figure related lottery process may be performed independently in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, respectively, so that a plurality of special figures may be changed simultaneously. In addition, when a plurality of special figures are changed at the same time, a plurality of areas for displaying the lottery results of each special figure are provided on the decorative symbol display device 208 or the lottery results of each special figure are displayed. A plurality of decorative symbol display devices may be provided, and each lottery result may be displayed separately, or one display may display a lottery result of a plurality of special drawings. In addition, when changes related to a plurality of special figures are performed simultaneously, the lottery result of the special figure that stopped the fluctuation may affect the lottery result of the special figure that stops the fluctuation later. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the upper limit number of suspension in each symbol display means is four, it is not limited to this. Further, the upper limit number of holding may be different for each symbol display means.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type). The command transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400 may be transmitted from the first sub control unit 400 to the second sub control unit 500 as necessary. The commands may be the same, or may be transmitted with the same content, with different types and transmission methods.

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. is included in the command data. In the case of the symbol variation stop command, the value of the 15R jackpot flag, 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. are included. In the case of a jackpot round number designation command, the value of the special variation probability flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232, winning of the variable winning port 234 Includes presence or absence.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the 15R jackpot flag or 2R jackpot flag value, the special figure probability variation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 relation stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data.

  In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described large winning opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number. In the above-mentioned big winning opening closing setting transmission process, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the pending first special figure variation game or the second special figure variation game is stored. Set information such as number.

  In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure hold increase process, special figure identification information (information indicating special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 is set in the command data of the special figure hold increase command. . Further, in the case of a mode for performing special figure prefetching processing, prefetching result information is also set.

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the normal symbol display device 210 and the first special symbol display via the display circuits 324, 326 and 330. Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241.

  In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. Then, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit described above.

<First sub-control unit main process>
Next, the first sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub-control unit main process.

  When the first sub control unit 400 receives a reset signal from the reset circuit 403 described above, the first sub control unit 400 starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 406. First, in step S301, initial setting is performed. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of various variables (including processing for initializing a variable CNT described later to 0), and the like are performed.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the variable CNT stored in the RAM 408 is 33 or more. If the variable CNT is applicable, the process proceeds to step S303, and if not, the determination process of step S302 is repeatedly executed. Here, the variable CNT is a variable added every 1 ms in a 1 ms timer interrupt process described later. Therefore, the process for determining whether or not the variable CNT is 33 or more in step S302 is the process for determining whether or not 33 ms has elapsed since the variable CNT was initialized to 0 in step S301 or step S303. It is synonymous with. In step S303, after the variable CNT is initialized to 0, the process proceeds to step S304. Note that the process of step S302 is not limited to this example, and for example, the main loop process (steps S302 to S312) may be executed three times in 100 ms (30 times per second).

  In step S304, liquid crystal reception driver processing is performed. In the liquid crystal reception driver processing, processing of a command received from a liquid crystal control unit (not shown) (control unit that controls the decorative symbol display device 208) is performed. In step S305, an effect control driver process is performed. In the effect control reception driver process, a command received from the second sub control unit 500 is processed.

  In step S306, effect control main loop processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this effect control main loop process, an unprocessed command received by a command reception interrupt process described later is acquired from a command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and a process corresponding to the unprocessed command is performed. For example, the control of the lamp and sound is performed based on the performance execution timing data.

  The effect execution timing data is data defining the timing of the effect by the lamp and sound, and is composed of three items of “time (ms)”, “lamp data”, and “sound data contents”. For example, in response to time 0 ms, “normal fluctuation” is assigned to the ramp data, and “change start” is assigned to the sound data content. Corresponding to each of the times 33.3 ms, 66.6 ms, and 99.9 ms, the ramp data is assigned to continue setting the ramp data set at that time, and the sound data content is not set. Assigned.

  The lamp data is composed of three items of “time (ms)”, “target port”, and “luminance (duty ratio)”. A large number of effect lamps (various lamps 418) of this example are provided on the front side of the front frame door 106, and each effect lamp is connected to one of the output ports 01 to 03 of the lamp drive circuit 420. Yes. As a result, the plurality of effect lamps are grouped according to which output port is connected, and the brightness is controlled at an independent timing for each group. The lamp data may be set for each target port, or when a plurality of lamp driving circuits 420 are provided, the lamp data may be set for each lamp driving circuit 420.

  Examples of sound data content include “change start”, “chance notification”, “reach notification”, “effect”, “change stop”, “payout”, “big hit notification”, “BGM”, “error”, etc. The contents can be given.

  In step S307, a lamp control main loop process is performed. In this lamp control main loop process, control related to the lamp is performed based on the lamp data set in the effect control main loop process of step S306.

  In step S308, sound control main loop processing is performed. In this sound control main loop process, control related to the sound (sound) is performed based on the contents of the sound data set in the effect control main loop process of step S306. In addition to the sound data content, “reproduction channel” and “sound data” are prepared as data related to sound (sound selection data). The “playback channel” is represented by “01” to “FF”, for example, and represents a priority level for each sound data. “FF” having the highest priority is assigned to system voice, abnormality notification voice, and the like. The item “sound data” represents data (for example, a file name) specifying compressed audio data (for example, WAV format).

  Note that the sound data playback time is controlled by a command from the basic circuit 402. For this reason, the sound selection data does not include playback time data. The playback volume of the sound data is the maximum volume for the sound data of the playback channel “FF”, the volume set in advance in the power saving mode for the other sound data, or the volume set in the user adjustment mode. Become. The sound data is amplified by the amplification circuit 442 based on the information on the reproduction volume, whereby the volume of the reproduction sound output from the speaker 120 is determined.

  In step S309, lamp driver processing is performed. In this lamp driver process, the light output from the various lamps 418 and 440 is controlled based on the lamp control information set in the lamp control main loop process in step S307.

  In step S310, sound driver processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this sound driver process, the sound output from the speaker 120 is controlled via the sound control circuit 431 based on the sound control information set in the sound control main loop process in step S308.

  In step S311, liquid crystal communication driver processing is performed. In the liquid crystal communication driver process, a process of transmitting a command to a liquid crystal control unit (not shown) is performed.

  In step S312, the effect control unit communication driver process is performed. In the effect control communication driver process, the process proceeds to step S302 after performing a process of transmitting a command to the second sub-control unit 500 and the like.

  The first sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S302 to S312 except for interruption due to a command reception interrupt process, a 1ms timer interrupt process, a 10ms timer interrupt process, or a DMA interrupt process, which will be described later. .

<Command reception interrupt processing>
Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing the flow of command reception interrupt processing.

  This command reception interrupt process is a process executed by the first sub-control unit 400 triggered by a command reception interrupt that occurs when a command from the main control unit 300 is received. In step S401, the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command, and then the process ends.

<1ms timer interrupt processing>
Next, a 1 ms timer interruption process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14C is a flowchart showing the flow of 1 ms timer interrupt processing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt once every predetermined time (1 ms in this example), and executes a 1 ms timer interrupt process triggered by this timer interrupt. To do. In step S501, the process ends after adding 1 to the variable CNT provided in the RAM 406.

<10ms timer interrupt processing>
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14D is a flowchart showing the flow of 10 ms timer interrupt processing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt once every predetermined time (in this example, 10 ms), and executes a 10 ms timer interrupt process triggered by this timer interrupt. To do. In step S601, the first sensor reading process is performed. In the next step S602, the second sensor reading process is performed, and then the process ends. Here, in the first sensor reading process, for example, a detection signal of the second output setting switch 194 is acquired via the sensor circuit 428 (see FIG. 6), and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408 as a player setting value. Processing to memorize is performed. In the second sensor reading process, a detection signal of another switch is acquired, and a process of storing the acquired detection signal in the RAM 408 is performed. For example, when the detection signal of the first output setting switch 190 for volume adjustment is acquired, a process of storing the detection signal in the RAM 408 as a player setting value is performed. A detection signal indicating that the chance button 136 is pressed is also acquired by the second sensor reading process. The CPU 404 and the sound control circuit 431 of the first sub control unit 400 correspond to an example of a start position determination unit.

  The main loop of the production and sound has a 33 ms cycle, but the detection of the chance button 136 has a 10 ms cycle. For this reason, there is a time lag that the player cannot recognize until the actual performance is performed after the performance button operation. Also, the time for volume setting processing on the sound control circuit 431 side may be delayed.

<DMA interrupt processing>
Next, DMA (Direct Memory Access) interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14E is a flowchart showing the flow of DMA interrupt processing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a DMA interrupt notifying the end of the DMA transfer, and executes a DMA interrupt process triggered by this DMA interrupt. In step S <b> 701, after performing various processes accompanying the end of the DMA transfer, the process ends.

<Sound control main loop processing>
Next, the sound control main loop process (step S308) in the first sub control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing the flow of the sound control loop process.

  In step S81, sound data update processing is performed. In this sound data update processing, control such as reproduction and stop of the sound included in the effect set in the effect control main loop process, and processing such as fade-in, fade-out, and pan for the sound being reproduced are performed. In the next step S82, volume switch processing (details will be described later) is performed. In this volume switch processing, volume change processing by the first output setting switch 192 is performed.

<Sound driver processing>
Next, the sound driver process (step S310) in the first sub control unit main process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15B is a flowchart showing the flow of sound driver processing.

  In step S3101, an administrator setting value control process is performed. In the administrator set value control process, an administrator set value update process, which will be described later, is performed. In step S3102, other sound driver processing (initialization processing of the sound control circuit 431, diagnostic processing, processing at the time of an error, etc.) is performed, and the processing ends.

<Volume switch processing>
Next, the volume switch process (step S82) in the above-described sound control main loop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15C is a flowchart showing the flow of volume switch processing.

  In step S821, volume value change processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in the volume value changing process, a volume changing process or the like by the first output setting switch 190 is performed. In step S822, the processing is terminated after other volume switch processing is performed.

<Volume value change processing>
Next, the volume value change process (step S821) in the volume switch process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15D is a flowchart showing the flow of the volume value change process.

  In step S821a, the detection signal of the first output setting switch 190 is acquired, and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408 as the current administrator setting value. In step S821b, it is determined whether or not the current administrator setting value acquired in step S821a matches the previous administrator setting value stored in the RAM 408. If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S821c. Then, the process proceeds to step S821j.

  In step S821c, the above-described player setting value is acquired from the RAM 408, and in step 821d, 1 is set to the variable CH_CNT. In step S821e, the processes of the next steps S821f to S821i are repeatedly executed until the variable CH_CNT becomes 1 to 32.

  In step S821f, it is determined whether or not there is an output phrase in the channel (CH_CNT). If there is, the process proceeds to step S821g, and if not, the process proceeds to step S821i. In step S821g, the volume of the channel (CH_CNT) is calculated. In the next step S821h, the process of setting the volume of the channel (CH_CNT) is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S821i. In step S821i, 1 is added to CH_CNT, and then the process returns to step S821e.

  In step S821j, the current administrator setting value is set as the previous administrator setting value to update the previous administrator setting value, and the process ends. In this example, the volume of channel 1 to channel 32 is updated by repeatedly executing the processing of step S821f to step S821i until the variable CH_CNT becomes 1 to 32. It may be configured to update the volume of channel 1 to channel 31 excluding channel 32 (error sound) by repeatedly executing the processing of step S821f to step S821i until it reaches 31.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing an example of a sound effect in the present embodiment.

  In the timing chart shown in FIG. 16, time elapses from the left to the right in the figure. FIG. 16 shows power-on by turning on the power switch 178, internal execution / non-execution of the first effect corresponding to an example of the sound effect, the volume (volume) of the first effect, and the sound. Internal execution / non-execution of the second effect corresponding to an example of the effect, volume (volume) of the second effect, operation / non-operation of the chance button 136, audibility (active) / Inaudible (inactive) and audible (active) / inaudible (inactive) of the second effect are shown. The internal execution / non-execution means execution / non-execution of control processing (for example, sound data update processing (step S81) in FIG. 15) in the first sub-control unit 400 and the sound control circuit 431. Yes, it doesn't matter whether it's actually audible or inaudible. Whether it is actually audible or inaudible is indicated by audible / non-audible in the first effect and audible / inaudible in the second effect.

  The score surrounded by the dashed-dotted line frame shown in the lower part of FIG. 16 represents the one phrase of the first effect and the one phrase of the second effect, respectively. Each phrase is repeated. That is, in the frame of the one-dot chain line shown in the lower part of FIG. 16, the score for one loop of the first effect and the score for one loop of the second effect are shown. In order to distinguish the two, the first effect is hatched. Further, in the audible / inaudible state of the first effect and the audible / inaudible state of the second effect, the gray period represents inaudible (inactive).

  After the power is turned on (after the initial setting is finished), both the first effect and the second effect are started internally, but the player cannot hear because the first effect is muted. On the other hand, the player can hear the second performance. Turning on the power (more precisely, completion of the initial setting) corresponds to an example of establishment of the second condition. In this example, when the second condition is established, the second effect is started. The production can be heard by the player.

  In this example, the first effect is selected by operating the chance button 136. Therefore, the button operation corresponds to an example of establishment of the first condition, and the player can select the operation timing for this button operation. Accordingly, the first condition here is a condition that allows the player to select at least the establishment time. The first effect may be selected by operating the chance button 136 from a plurality of types of effects, or the first effect may be performed by operating the chance button 136 in a situation where only the first effect can be selected. May be selected (corresponding to the start determination of the first effect). When the first effect is selected, the second effect is muted, a volume value is set for the first effect, and the first effect is activated. As a result, the player can recognize the state (audible state) from the middle of the phrase of the first effect at the timing of the player's button operation. That is, the first effect may be started halfway. Even if the second effect is muted, the second effect continues to be executed internally. The first effect may be started from the beginning. For example, depending on the operation timing of the chance button 136, the first effect may be started from the beginning or may be started from the middle.

  Further, when the chance button 136 is operated again, the second effect is selected. Here, the second effect may be selected by operating the chance button 136 from a plurality of effects, or the second button may be selected by operating the chance button 136 in a situation where only the second effect can be selected. May be selected (corresponding to the start determination of the second effect). When the second effect is selected, the first effect is now muted, a volume value is set for the second effect, and the second effect is activated. As a result, the player can recognize the state (audible state) from the middle of the phrase of the second effect according to the timing of the player's button operation. That is, the second effect may be resumed from a location different from the location at the time of muting.

  The two-dot chain line in the figure corresponds to the delimiter part of the effect. That is, it is time to finish one loop. In this example, the time length of one loop of the first effect and the time length of one loop of the second effect are the same, but may be different.

  FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing another example of the sound effect in the present embodiment.

  Also in the timing chart shown in FIG. 17, time elapses from the left to the right in the figure. In the following, differences from the example shown in FIG. 16 will be mainly described, and overlapping descriptions may be omitted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 17, the first effect corresponding to an example of the sound effect is executed by only the left speaker of the left speaker and the right speaker, and the second effect corresponding to the example of the sound effect is the left speaker. And executed by the right speaker only. Therefore, the volume (volume) of the first effect is the volume of the left speaker, and the volume (volume) of the second effect is the volume of the right speaker.

  FIG. 17 shows the first special symbol display device 212 or the second special symbol display device 214 during the fluctuation / stop of the special symbol variation, during the execution / non-execution of the big hit game, Execution / non-execution, volume (volume) of the first effect, internal execution / non-execution of the second effect, volume (volume) of the second effect, audibility of the first effect (active) ) / Inaudible (inactive) and audible (active) / inaudible (inactive) of the second performance are shown.

  In addition, the musical score surrounded by a dashed-dotted line frame shown in the lower part of FIG. 17 represents the one phrase of the first effect and the one phrase of the second effect, respectively. Each one phrase is repeated in the production. That is, in the frame of the alternate long and short dash line shown in the lower part of FIG. 17, the score for one loop of the first effect and the score for one loop of the second effect are shown. The score for one loop of the first effect and the score of one loop for the second effect are 3 bars in length, and the time length of one loop of the first effect and the second effect. The time length for one loop is the same. The first measure in one loop of the first effect is the same as the third measure in one loop of the second effect, and the second measure in one loop of the first effect is the second measure. It is the same as the first measure in one loop of the production, and the third measure in one loop of the first production is the same as the second measure in one loop of the second production. That is, based on the second effect, the first effect is delayed by one measure from the second effect. Note that this relationship may be reversed.

  Both the first performance and the second performance are started internally at the same time as the special figure fluctuation stop or after the special figure fluctuation stop, or at the same time as the big hit game start or after the big hit game starts. The first performance is muted at first, so the player cannot hear it. On the other hand, the second effect is output (reproduced) from the right speaker as an audible sound. In this example, the stoppage of the special figure and the start of the big hit game correspond to an example of establishment of the second condition. In addition, the first effect is not started by a selection operation using a button, but can be heard with a delay of one measure from the start of the second effect. That is, when the second effect is started and one measure is completed, the mute of the first effect is released (volume up), and the player can hear the first effect together with the second effect. As described above, the configuration for one loop of the first effect and the configuration for one loop of the second effect are the same except that the first effect is delayed by one measure from the second effect. Therefore, when the first performance is started, the music is synchronized (synchronized) and output (reproduced) by the left and right speakers, so that the player can hear the ringing and the entertainment of the game is improved. There is. In this example, the first production and the second production were different by one measure with respect to the music synchronization (synchronization), but the first production and the second production were completely different. In the present embodiment, when the two are combined and heard as one piece of music, or the second effect complements the break in the first effect, it can be interpreted as a synchro.

  In this example, the second time elapses from the start timing of the second effect is an example of establishment of the first condition. However, in this example, since the first effect is not started by a button operation as in the example shown in FIG. 16, the stoppage of the special figure and the start of the big hit game will satisfy the first condition. It can also be seen as equivalent. That is, it can be said that the second condition and the first condition are the same. Note that the output (reproduction) of the first effect and the output (reproduction) of the second effect may be started simultaneously as an audible sound.

  FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing an example of a sound effect from the first effect to the third effect.

  Similarly to the timing charts shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the timing chart shown in FIG. 18 elapses from the left to the right, and the other timing charts are also shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17. Is the same. Hereinafter, the description will focus on differences from the examples described so far, and repeated descriptions may be omitted.

  The example shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is an example of sound production in one pachinko machine, but the example shown in FIG. 18 is a plurality of pachinko machines (here, two game machines A and B). ) Is an example of the sound production performed.

  FIG. 18 shows the power-on, internal execution / non-execution of the first effect corresponding to an example of the sound effect, and the second effect corresponding to an example of the sound effect for each of the gaming table A and the game table B. Internal execution / non-execution, internal execution / non-execution of the third effect corresponding to an example of the sound effect, volume (volume) of the first effect, volume (volume) of the second effect, The volume (volume) of the third effect and the operation / no operation of the chance button 136 are shown. The power-on in this example is not the power switch 178 turned on in the pachinko machine but the power on the island facility. A plurality of game machines are turned on simultaneously when the island facilities are turned on. Therefore, the power-on timing is the same.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, the start timings of the second measure in the first effect and the second measure in the second effect are the same, and the start timings are the same in the third measure and thereafter. Yes. A one-dot chain line shown in FIG. 18 represents the start timing of each measure in the first effect and the second effect. The first effect and the second effect are synchronized (synchronized) effects. On the other hand, the second measure in the third effect and the second measure in the first effect and the second effect are shifted in start timing, and the start timing is also shifted after the third measure. That is, the third effect and the first and second effects are effects that are not related to timing (asynchronous).

  After the power is turned on (after completion of the initial setting), both the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect are started simultaneously at the game machine A and the game machine B at the same time. Because the first and third effects are muted, the player cannot hear them. On the other hand, the player can hear the second performance.

  The period indicated by the arrow 1 in FIG. 18 is a period in which the second effect is completely synchronized in the gaming machine A and the gaming machine B after the second condition is satisfied (power is turned on).

  In the gaming table B, the chance button 136 is operated, the first condition is established, and the second effect is switched to the first effect. That is, the mute of the first effect that has been muted is canceled (volume up), and the first effect is output from the speaker as an audible sound, while the second effect that has been output from the speaker as an audible sound until now. Will be muted and the second will not be heard. In this example, in response to the operation of the chance button 136, the second effect is immediately muted, and the sound of the second effect is not heard. On the other hand, since the timing when the chance button 136 is operated is in the middle of the first measure, the mute release (volume up) of the first effect is performed until the break of the measure (here, the start timing of the second measure). Until delayed). Therefore, there is a period in which no sound effect is executed on the gaming table B. The period indicated by the arrow 2 on the time chart of the gaming table B in FIG. 18 corresponds to this period.

  In the gaming table A, the chance button 136 is not operated during the first measure, and the second effect is still continued in the period indicated by the arrow 2 in the time chart of the gaming table A in FIG. Yes. On the gaming table A, the chance button 136 is operated in the middle of the second measure, and the first condition is satisfied. Here, both the mute of the second effect and the release (volume up) of the mute of the first effect are delayed until the break of the measure (here, the start timing of the third measure). The period indicated by the arrow 4 on the time chart of the gaming table A in FIG. 18 is a delay period, and the second effect is still continued in this period. Therefore, in the period of the arrows 3 and 4 in FIG. 18, the second effect on the gaming machine A and the first effect on the gaming machine B are performed in synchronization.

  In the period indicated by the arrow 5 in FIG. 18, the first effect is performed on both the gaming table A and the gaming table B, and the first effect on the gaming table A and the first effect on the gaming table B are completely synchronized (synchronized). Done.

  On the game table B, the chance button 136 is operated again in the middle of the third measure, and the third condition is satisfied. When the third condition is satisfied, the mute of the third effect, which was previously mute, is immediately released (volume up), and the third effect is immediately output from the speaker as an audible sound, while the speaker The first effect that was output as an audible sound from is immediately muted, and the first effect cannot be heard immediately. As described above, since the third effect and the first and second effects are effects that are not related to timing, the period of arrows 6 and 7 in FIG. It is a period in which the third effect is performed in a state where the effect is not synchronized. In this way, the third effect in this example functions as an effect that allows the player to arbitrarily select synchronous or asynchronous with other game machines.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18 described above, the player may be able to select his / her favorite sound effect (for example, BGM) without impairing the sense of unity on the island.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing an example of a sound effect produced by the fourth effect and the fifth effect.

  Similarly to the timing charts shown so far, the timing chart shown in FIG. 19 also passes from the left to the right in the figure, and is otherwise the same as the timing charts shown so far. . Hereinafter, the description will focus on differences from the examples described so far, and repeated descriptions may be omitted.

  The fourth effect is an effect that starts with an audible sound from the beginning when the power is turned on by turning on the power switch 178, but the operation of the chance button 136 within the operation effective period (for example, the opening period) after the power is turned on. Switches to the fifth stage. The fourth effect starts with an audible sound from the beginning based on time information of an RTC (real time clock) which is a time measuring means for measuring the current time, and the chance button 136 within the operation effective period from the start is displayed. The operation switches to the fifth effect. When the chance button 136 is not operated within the operation effective period, the fourth effect is temporarily switched to mute as the operation effective period elapses. Regardless of whether or not the chance button 136 is operated, the fourth effect is performed from the beginning with an audible sound for the first time or for the first period, and when the first time has passed, When playback for the period is completed, it may be switched to mute. The fourth effect starts from the middle with an audible sound after the fourth time has elapsed since the power was turned on (1 hour in this case) based on the time information of the timer after the power is turned on. Is done. Furthermore, the fourth effect may be started with an audible sound from the middle by the operation of the chance button 136.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19, after the power is turned on (after the initial setting is completed), both the fourth effect and the fifth effect are started internally, but the player is I can't hear it. On the other hand, the fourth effect can be heard by the player. The output of the audible sound by the fourth effect can be continued during the opening period, but if the chance button 136 is operated during the opening period, the fourth effect is muted and the volume value is set for the fifth effect. Is set, and the audible sound of the fifth effect is output for the fifth period. When the fifth period elapses, the fifth effect is muted, and neither the fourth effect nor the fifth effect is output as an audible sound.

  The timer after power-on corresponds to a timer relating to the second condition. The second condition here is a condition related to power-on, and in the second condition, in addition to a condition that is directly triggered by power-on itself, a fourth time has elapsed since power-on (here, one hour). Another condition that is indirectly triggered by power-on is also included. Even when this different condition is satisfied, the fourth effect starts with an audible sound halfway. The fourth effect started here is reproduced for the first period, and when reproduction for the first period is completed, the fourth effect is switched to mute.

  Also, at noon one month after the opening of the store where the game table A and the game table B are installed, the fourth effect is started with an audible sound from the beginning based on the time information of the RTC (real time clock). The The fact that the time information of the RTC (real time clock) has become predetermined first time information corresponds to an example of establishment of the first condition. When the first condition is satisfied, the fourth effect may be started with an audible sound from the middle, or may be started from the middle or from the beginning. When the chance effect 136 is operated in a state in which the fourth effect with the audible sound started based on the time information of the RTC is continued, the fourth effect is switched to the mute, and the fifth effect is performed instead. The mute of the effect is canceled (volume up), and the fifth effect is started from the middle as an audible sound.

  If the chance button 136 is operated again in a state where the fifth effect with the audible sound is continued, the fifth effect is switched to mute, and the mute of the fourth effect is released instead (volume). Up), and the fourth effect may be started halfway as an audible sound.

  As described above, the fourth effect may be started with an audible sound from the beginning, or may be started with an audible sound from the middle depending on the established condition.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating another example of the fourth effect started based on the RTC time information.

  In this example, a vibration error occurs immediately before the fourth timing (in this case, noon one month after the opening of a new store). In the pachinko machine 100 that detects the vibration error, an error occurrence notification is performed. In this error occurrence notification, the decorative symbol display device 208 displays an error occurrence, and an audible error occurrence notification sound is output from the speaker 120. The error occurrence notification can be regarded as a kind of effect, and is referred to as a sixth effect here. Some notifications (effects) related to errors are performed during an error or when an error is resolved in addition to the occurrence of an error.

  In a state where the error notification that is the sixth effect is being executed, the fourth timing has arrived, the effect execution period (fourth effect execution period) by RTC is started, and the fourth effect is sent from the speaker 120. Although it should be output as an audible sound, priority is given to the output of the error occurrence notification sound by the sixth effect. Here, the mute of the fourth effect is not canceled (volume up), and the speaker 120 receives an error. Output of the generated notification sound continues.

  When the error occurrence notification end condition is satisfied, the sixth effect ends, the error occurrence notification sound is muted, and the fourth effect is output from the speaker 120 as an audible sound.

  Also, if an error occurs while the fourth effect is being output from the speaker 120 as an audible sound, the fourth effect is immediately muted, and an error occurrence notification sound due to the sixth effect is possible. The sound is immediately output from the speaker 120 as an audible sound.

  Even when the chance button 136 is operated, the operation is invalid during the period in which the error occurrence notification sound due to the sixth effect is output from the speaker 120. Note that the operation of the chance button 136 may be validated, and the mute of the fifth effect may be canceled (volume up) after the error is resolved, and the fifth effect may be started with an audible sound. That is, the mute release of the fifth effect may be delayed until the error is resolved.

  In addition, although it was an action related to profits (vibration) such as a vibration error here, priority should be given to the fourth effect for errors that are difficult to connect directly to the player's fraud, such as a lower plate full error. It may be. That is, the sixth effect may be immediately muted, and the fourth effect, which is the RTC effect, may be immediately released (volume up), or the fourth effect may be output from the speaker 120 as an audible sound. Even if a lower plate full tank error or the like occurs, the output of the audible sound by the fourth effect may be continued. Of course, even if a minor error such as a lower plate full error occurs, the fourth effect may be delayed until the error is resolved.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the effect mode in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 21 shows a decorative symbol display device 208, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, and a second special symbol hold lamp 220 (hereinafter referred to as "the special symbol hold lamp 220"). The same applies to the figure in Fig.). Also, a fourth symbol is displayed on the upper right of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. This 4th symbol notifies whether or not the symbol is changing (or when the symbol is stopped), the left side is the 4th symbol for Special Figure 1, and the right side is the 4th symbol for Special Figure 2. (The same applies to the following figures.) In any stage in FIG. 21, the fourth symbol is a cross display, and both the special diagram 1 and the special diagram 2 are stopped.

  In this embodiment, at least three production modes are prepared. If the effect modes described here are different, the types of background screens and characters appearing on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different. The effect in the effect mode is a selection effect.

  The display screens of the decorative symbol display device 208 during execution of the Yatsushiro general mode, which is one of the three production modes, are shown in FIGS. 21 (a-1) to 21 (a-6). In the first production mode (Yatsushiro Shogun mode), a circular display M1 in which four characters “eight”, “yo”, “general”, and “army” are written at equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the background of the display screen. An animation that rotates clockwise without changing its position is displayed. FIG. 21 (a-5) shows a state in which the circular display M1 returns to the state shown in FIG. 21 (a-1) after one rotation from the state shown in FIG. 21 (a-1). Then, the animation from FIG. 21 (a-1) to immediately before FIG. 21 (a-5) is repeated. That is, the period from FIG. 21 (a-1) to immediately before FIG. 21 (a-5) corresponds to one cycle of performance in the Yatsushiro general mode. An animation is a moving image in which a plurality of frames are continuous, and each of FIGS. 21 (a-1) to (a-6) corresponds to a screen of one frame (hereinafter the same). . In FIG. 21, the screen of the frame displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 surrounded by the dotted line is the screen of the start frame of the effect cycle (the same applies to the following drawings).

  The display screens of the decorative symbol display device 208 during execution of the number length mode, which is one of the three effect modes, are shown in FIGS. 21 (b-1) to (b-6). In the Bancho mode, an animation in which Bancho's character M2 swings a table tennis racket is displayed on the background of the display screen. FIG. 21 (b-4) shows a state in which the watch length character M2 returns to the state shown in FIG. 21 (b-1) after performing the continuous motion from the state shown in FIG. 21 (b-1). The animation from FIG. 21 (b-1) to immediately before FIG. 21 (a-4) is repeated. That is, the period from FIG. 21 (b-1) to immediately before FIG. 21 (b-4) corresponds to one cycle of the production in the number length mode.

  Display screens of the decorative symbol display device 208 during execution of the relax mode, which is one of the three effect modes, are shown in FIGS. 21 (c-1) to 21 (c-6). In the relax mode, an animation in which the soldier character M3 is reading a book while turning the page in a horizontal posture with one elbow is displayed on the background of the display screen. FIG. 21 (c-5) shows a situation in which the soldier character M3 performs a continuous motion from the state shown in FIG. 21 (c-1) and returns to the state shown in FIG. 21 (c-1). The animation from FIG. 21 (c-1) to immediately before FIG. 21 (c-5) is repeated. That is, the period from FIG. 21 (c-1) to immediately before FIG. 21 (c-5) corresponds to one cycle of the effect in the relax mode.

  As described above, in the Yatsushiro general mode and the relax mode, the length of one cycle of the production is the same, but in the Bancho mode, the length of one cycle of the production is different from these modes. In this way, the length of one cycle of the production may be the same or different.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an animation of the effect mode that is started by the decorative symbol display device 208 after the effect mode is selected after the power is turned on.

  In FIG. 22 (α), the power is turned on, and an opening display such as “Please wait for the power to be turned on” is displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. Turning on the power corresponds to an example of establishment of the second condition.

  On the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 22 (α) following FIG. 22 (α), a display prompting the user to select the effect mode by operating the chance button 136 is displayed.

  On the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 22 (β) following FIG. 22 (β), the screen of the start frame of the Yatsushiro general mode is displayed because the second condition of power-on is established. Has been. That is, the Yatsushiro general mode is a default production mode, and is selected first when the power is turned on. At the same time as the start frame screen of this Yatsushiro general mode is displayed, the effect mode selection period is started. The production in the Yatsushiro general mode corresponds to an example of the second production.

  22 is not a display screen that is actually visible to the player, but a white display screen is actually visible to the player. The gray diagram display screen is a diagram showing a screen that is drawn at the same time as the white diagram display screen in a layer below (the back of) the layer in which the white diagram display screen is rendered (hereinafter referred to as the “white diagram display screen”). The same applies to the figure.) The VDP 434 may draw a display screen corresponding to the presentation mode that is not selected in a layer below (back) the layer that renders the display screen corresponding to the selected presentation mode. Hereinafter, the display screen of the white diagram may be referred to as an active display screen, and the display screen of the gray diagram may be referred to as an inactive display screen.

  In FIG. 22 (a-2), the chance button 136 is operated while the display screen in the Yatsushiro general mode is active, and the display screen in the watch length mode is activated as shown in FIG. 22 (b-3). That is, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is switched from the display screen in the Yatsushiro general mode to the display screen in the Bancho mode. The operation of the chance button 136 here is an operation for selecting one kind of effect from a plurality of kinds of effects, and corresponds to an example of establishment of the first condition. It corresponds to an example. The display screen of the number-length mode displayed here is a screen that is a continuation of the number-length mode that has been drawn in the inner layer so far, that is, a screen of a frame in the middle of a production cycle. On the other hand, the display screen of the Yatsushiro general mode that has been active until now becomes inactive, and the drawing process is continued in the lower (back) layer.

  FIG. 23 shows a continuation of FIG.

  In FIG. 23 (b-5), the chance button 136 is operated again in the state in which the display screen of the number length mode is active, and as shown in FIG. 23 (c-6), in the middle of one cycle of the effect of the relax mode. The frame screen becomes active, and the display screen in the number length mode that has been active becomes inactive, and drawing processing is continued in the lower (back) layer. The operation of the chance button 136 here is also an operation of selecting one kind of effect from a plurality of kinds of effects, which corresponds to an example of establishment of the first condition, and the effect of the relaxation mode is also the first effect. It corresponds to an example. Thus, there may be multiple types of effects as the first effect.

  In FIG. 23 (c-9), the chance button 136 is operated again while the display screen of the relax mode is active, and as shown in FIG. 23 (a-10), in the middle of the production cycle of the Yatsushiro general mode. The screen of the frame becomes active, the display screen of the relax mode that has been active so far becomes inactive, and the drawing process is continued in the lower (back) layer. The operation of the chance button 136 here is an operation for selecting the production in the Yatsushiro general mode, which is the second production, and the Yatsushiro general mode is started from the middle. Thus, in this example, every time the chance button 136 is pressed once, the effect is switched to the effect in the next effect mode.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a continuation of FIG.

  In FIG. 24 (a-12), the first condition is established when the chance button 136 is operated while the display screen of the 8th general mode is active, and as shown in FIG. 24 (b-13), The display screen in the Bancho mode becomes active, the display screen in the Bancho mode that has been active so far becomes inactive, and drawing processing is continued in the lower (back) layer. Here, it is activated from the screen of the start frame of the production in the Bancho mode accidentally by the operation timing of the chance button 136. That is, the production in the watch length mode is started from the beginning.

  In FIG. 24D, there is one ball in the first special figure starting port 230, and the special special symbol display device 212 shown in FIG. At the time of FIG. 24 (e), the decorative symbol variation display on the ornamental symbol display device 208 has not yet started, but the background screen of the variation display of the ornament symbol variation display in the number length mode has been switched. On this background screen, the text “bancho mode” is displayed at the top, and the picture of the Bancho face is displayed on the right side. And on this background screen, the combination of the decorative symbols of “decoration 1”-“decoration 2”-“decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Moreover, the 4th symbol also remains in the design stop state.

  FIG. 25 shows a continuation of FIG.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 25 (f) following FIG. 24 (e), the decorative symbol variable display is started in the non-electric support state. Moreover, the 4th symbol of the special figure 1 is changed to a “−” display indicating that the symbol is changing. The control state may be an electric support state, a probability variation state, or a non-probability variation state.

  In FIG. 25G, the first stop of the decorative symbol is performed, and “decoration 7” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a. In FIG. 25H, the second stop of the decorative symbol is performed, and “decoration 7” is also stopped and displayed in the right symbol display area 208c, and in FIG. The word “reach” is displayed. Subsequently, in FIG. 25 (j), the character display of “bancho mode” disappears, the decorative symbol variation display is reduced and displayed in the upper left, and the Banchou face pattern is also reduced and displayed below the fourth symbol. .

  In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 25 (k), the character display prompting the user to select the super reach effect by operating the chance button 136 and the pattern of the chance button 136 are displayed. In addition, on the lower right, a time display regarding the operation valid period of the chance button 136 is also made. Here, “3” representing the remaining period is displayed. The special symbol variation display (or decorative symbol variation display) for which the super reach effect is executed is started, or the super reach effect is won in the effect execution lottery in the first sub-control unit 400. The display of the screen shown in FIG. 25 (k) corresponds to an example of establishment of the second condition.

  There are two types of super reach production: subjugation reach production (equivalent to an example of the second production) and bowling reach production (equivalent to an example of the first production). One production can be selected. It is. That is, the super reach production is also a selection production. 25 (l-1) to FIG. 25 (l-5) show the animation display of the defeat reach production, and FIG. 25 (m-1) to FIG. 25 (m-5) show the animation display of the bowling reach production. Show. In FIG. 25, the frame screen displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 surrounded by a dotted line is the start frame screen in the animation of each reach effect (the same applies to the following drawings).

  In the decorative symbol display device 208, if the second condition is satisfied and the chance button 136 is not operated, the animation display of the subjugation reach effect is started from the beginning. That is, the subjugation reach production is the default production of the super reach production, and is selected first. As shown in the gray figure, the bowling reach production animation is also drawn in the back layer in synchronization with the subjugation reach production animation, but the player cannot recognize the display screen of the bowling reach production. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (l-2), the chance button 136 is operated within the operation valid period of the chance button 136. That is, when the chance button 136 is operated in a state where the display screen of the subjugation reach effect is active, the display screen of the bowling reach effect is activated as shown in FIG. The operation of the chance button 136 here is also an operation for selecting one kind of effect from a plurality of kinds of effects, and corresponds to an example of establishment of the first condition. The display screen of the bowling reach effect displayed here is a screen that is a continuation of the bowling reach effect that has been drawn in the inner layer so far, that is, a screen of an intermediate frame. On the other hand, the display screen of the subjugation reach effect that has been active until now becomes inactive, and the drawing process is continued in the lower (back) layer.

  In addition, at the timing of FIG. 25 (m-3), the operation valid period of the chance button 136 has ended (the remaining period is 0). The super reach production can be selected by operating 136. If it is a conventional pachinko machine, the selected reach was started from the beginning after the validity period of the button operation, but in this embodiment, it is necessary to direct the production using the operation validity period. In some cases, it is possible to obtain an effect that the production is not delayed. In addition, by assigning an operation effective period to the introduction part of each super reach production, it may be possible not to miss the main part of each reach.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 25 (m-4) and FIG. 25 (1-4), the cut-in image mc is included in the animation of the super reach effect. The cut-in image mc is an image that overlaps the display that has been displayed so far, and the display that has been displayed so far becomes difficult to visually recognize. The cut-in image mc is a different image depending on the reliability of the big hit. For example, the higher the jackpot reliability, the larger the image, the appearance character may differ depending on the jackpot reliability, or the speech balloon may be different. Therefore, the cut-in image mc corresponds to an example of a main part of reach.

  It should be noted that the bowling reach animation and the subjugation reach animation may include the same display image, a similar display image, or a related display image (for example, a cut-in image mc).

  As shown in FIG. 25 (m-4) and FIG. 25 (l-4), in the final frame of the super reach effect, a display that tells whether or not a big hit is made is performed. Here, a display that fortune-telling the decorative symbols of the middle symbols that are changing is included.

  When the super reach effect ends, the special symbol variation display is terminated, the stop display is performed, and the decorative symbol display device 208 also displays the decorative symbol stop display. In the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 25 (n), the combination of the big winning decorative symbols “decoration 7”-“decoration 7”-“decoration 7” is stopped and displayed. In addition, the 4th symbol of the special figure 1 is changed to a circle. Thereafter, the jackpot game is started, and the effects during the jackpot game will be described later.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a modification of the selection effect after FIG.

  The selection effect here starts from FIG. 26 (k ′). In this modified example, the active effect is switched every certain time (for example, one second) until the effect is selected. That is, the first production (boring reach production) and the second production (subjugation reach production) are alternately activated or deactivated at regular intervals. For this reason, in this modified example, the passage of a certain time from the start of the super reach production corresponds to the establishment of the first condition, and after the production is determined by the chance button 136, the selected production is It is executed continuously from the middle.

  When 1 second elapses from the time point of FIG. 26 (k ′), as shown in FIG. 26 (i′-1), first, the default subjugation reach effect is activated, and after 2 seconds, the same figure (m As shown in '-2), this time the bowling reach production becomes active. Therefore, the first condition for starting the production of the first production (boring reach production) is satisfied 2 seconds after the selection production is started.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (l′-3), the chance button 136 is operated within the operation effective period of the chance button 136, and the subjugation reach effect is selected. As a result, after that, subjugation reach production continues and becomes active. In this way, the effect is determined by the button operation before the operation effective period ends, and the effect selected by the player including the remaining operation effective period can be executed, so that the effect can be performed without delaying. In some cases, it is possible to prompt the player to perform button operations quickly.

  Next, the effects during the big hit game will be described.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect during a big hit game.

  In FIG. 27, time elapses from left to right in the figure. In addition, in FIG. 27, an animation effect displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 and a sound effect output from the speaker 120 are shown as musical scores.

  FIG. 27 (o) is a diagram showing the appearance of the decorative symbol display device 208 following FIG. 25 (n). In FIG. 27 (o), the big hit game is started, and the decorative symbol display device 208 starts the big hit game. The production is displayed. The start of the big hit game corresponds to an example of establishment of the second condition.

  There are two types of effects during round digestion (round digestion effects): production A large board performance effect (corresponding to an example of the second effect) and production B 轟 GOGO effect (corresponding to an example of the first effect) Are provided, and one effect can be selected. That is, the round digest effect is also a selection effect. 27 (p-1) to FIG. 27 (p-3) show the animation display of the large board performance effect of the production A, and FIG. 27 (q-1) to FIG. 27B show the animation display of the 轟 GOGO production of the production B. Shown in (q-4). In this example, the song (BGM) can be selected by operating the chance button 136 only in the first round of digestion, and FIG. 27 (p-1) to FIG. 27 (p-3) and FIG. In the animation shown in 27 (q-1) to (q-3) in the same figure, a display prompting the user to select a song by operating the chance button 136 is displayed. As the songs, there are prepared a song with a production A large board effect and a song with a production B 轟 GOGO production, and the animation display is switched according to the selected song. That is, the display and sound are linked.

  In the decorative symbol display device 208, when the second condition is satisfied, the loudspeaker 120 outputs an audible sound from the speaker 120, and the decorative symbol display device 208 outputs a large plate behavior of the effect A. Production animation is displayed from the beginning. That is, the large board performance effect of effect A is the default effect of the round digest effect, and is selected first. As shown in the gray figure, the song produced by 轟 GOGO is played internally in synchronization with the song produced by the large board performance, but is muted, and the song produced by 轟 GOGO is a game. Is unrecognizable. In addition, the animation of the 轟 GOGO effect is also drawn in the back layer in synchronization with the animation of the large board performance effect, but the player cannot recognize the display screen of the 轟 GOGO effect.

  When the chance button 136 is operated in the middle of one round, that is, at the timing when the frame playback in FIG. 27 (p-2) is finished, the music for the large board performance is muted, and the volume value is set for the music for the 轟 GOGO effect. From the speaker 120, a song produced by 轟 GOGO is output as an audible sound. In addition, the display screen of 轟 GOGO production becomes active. The operation of the chance button 136 here is also an operation for selecting one kind of effect from a plurality of kinds of effects, and corresponds to an example of establishment of the first condition. The song of the “GOGO” effect started here is from the middle, and the animation of the “GOGO” effect is also from the middle.

  In this example, the operation valid period of the chance button 136 is a period during which one round is being executed, and the effect selected during the first round is continuously executed until the final round. Therefore, here, the 轟 GOGO effect is continuously executed until the final round. Therefore, in the second and subsequent rounds, internal reproduction of the non-selected effect music is stopped, and the non-selected effect animation also stops the drawing process in the back layer. In the second and subsequent rounds, internal reproduction and drawing processing in the back layer may be continued.

  In FIG. 27 (q-4), the continuation of the song of the 轟 GOGO effect is output as an audible sound from the speaker 120, and the decorative symbol display device 208 displays the continuation of the animation display of the 轟 GOGO effect.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating another example of the effect during the big hit game.

  Hereinafter, the difference from the example shown in FIG. 27 will be mainly described.

  In this example, turning on the power (see FIG. 28 (α)) corresponds to an example of the establishment of the third condition, and when the third condition is established, the large board performance effect of production A (an example of the second production) The reproduction of both of the music of the equivalent) and the music of the production B 轟 GOGO production (corresponding to an example of the first production) are started internally. However, both are muted and cannot be recognized by the player.

  After that, the jackpot is won, the jackpot game is started (see FIG. 28 (o)), and the second condition is also established. When the second condition is satisfied, an animation of a large board performance effect of effect A is displayed from the beginning on the decorative symbol display device 208 as in the example shown in FIG. On the other hand, since the internal playback of the song has been started since the power is turned on (the third condition is satisfied), it is output as an audible sound from the middle or by chance at the start timing of the first round. May be output from the beginning. That is, since the establishment timing of the second condition is irregular with respect to power-on, there may be a case where a variation can be provided in the combination of the display effect and the music effect.

  The chance button 136 is operated in the middle of one round, that is, at the timing when the frame reproduction of FIG. 28 (p-2) is finished, and the first condition is satisfied. When the first condition is satisfied, as in the example shown in FIG. 27, the music for the large board performance is muted, the volume value is set for the music for the 轟 GOGO effect, and the tune for the 轟 GOGO effect is audible from the speaker 120. Is output from the middle. Also, the animation display of 轟 GOGO production becomes active halfway. Since the timing of establishment of the first condition is also irregular, there may be a case where a variation can be given to the combination of the display effect and the music effect.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect based on RTC time information.

  Hereinafter, the description will focus on differences from the examples described so far.

  In this example as well, turning on the power (see FIG. 29 (α)) corresponds to an example of the establishment of the third condition, and when the third condition is established, the large-scale performance effect of the production A (an example of the second production) The reproduction of both of the music of the equivalent) and the music of the production B 轟 GOGO production (corresponding to an example of the first production) are started internally. However, both are muted and cannot be recognized by the player.

  In this example, when the second condition is satisfied, the big hit game is not started, and the time information of the RTC (real time clock) becomes the predetermined time information. In FIG. 29 (r), on the decorative symbol display device 208 in which the second condition is satisfied and the production of the number-length mode is being executed, a character display “Event will start” is displayed. Note that the timing when the time information of the RTC (real time clock) becomes predetermined time information is the timing during the execution of the symbol variation display of the special figure 1 during non-electric support. The control state may be an electric support state, a probability variation state, or a non-probability variation state.

  In this example, there are two types of events, the same as the round digest effect, a large board performance effect of effect A (corresponding to an example of the second effect) and a 轟 GOGO effect of effect B (corresponding to an example of the first effect). As shown in FIG. 29 (s-1), the decorative symbol display device 208 displays an animation of the large board performance effect of effect A from the beginning. On the other hand, since the internal playback of the song has been started since the power is turned on (the third condition is established), it is output as an audible sound from the middle or accidentally at the beginning depending on the power-on timing. May be output from. That is, since the timing at which the third condition is satisfied (power-on timing) is irregular with respect to the RTC, there may be a case where there is a variation in the combination of the display effect and the music effect. In addition, in FIG. 29 (s-1), the losing symbol of the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed.

  The chance button 136 is operated during the performance execution period by the RTC, that is, at the timing when the frame reproduction of FIG. 29 (s-2) is finished, and the first condition is satisfied. When the first condition is satisfied, as in the example shown in FIG. 27, the music for the large board performance is muted, the volume value is set for the music for the 轟 GOGO effect, and the tune for the 轟 GOGO effect is audible from the speaker 120. Is output from the middle. Also, the animation display of 轟 GOGO production becomes active halfway. Also here, since the timing of establishment of the first condition is irregular, there may be a case where there is a variation in the combination of the display effect and the music effect. In FIG. 29 (s-2) and FIG. 29 (t-3), when the symbol variation display of the special figure 1 is being executed and the animation display of the selection effect based on the time information of the RTC is started, 4 symbols disappear.

  Note that the first condition taking as an example the button operation (more precisely, the operation of the operation means such as the chance button 136 received by the control means) may be the operation of the operation means itself. Further, it may be a condition that is established at the start of a big hit game (for example, selection of music, production, etc.), or may be a condition that is established during a big hit game (for example, at the time of selection of production such as probability change notification). Alternatively, the condition may be satisfied at the end of the big hit game (for example, music selection after the big hit, etc.). Further, the condition may be satisfied in relation to power-on (for example, an effect is executed in relation to RTC time information and the effect is started halfway at the time of power-on). Moreover, the conditions established using the time information of RTC may be sufficient. Further, the condition may be satisfied at the start of the demonstration production (for example, the demonstration production is started and switched from the second production to the demonstration production). Furthermore, a condition that is established by switching from the second effect to the first effect may be used.

  In addition, the term “start” used in this specification refers to a case where the player is in a recognizable state, and an effect performed in a state where the player cannot be recognized (difficult) is “start” ”May not be included, and“ execution ”may be interpreted as“ start ”.

  In addition, the first condition described here also includes an example in which the power-on itself is a direct or indirect trigger, a special condition fluctuation stop, a big hit game start, and RTC time information as an example. The same conditions as in other examples of the conditions may be used. Also, at the start of a big hit, etc. (assuming that the player's selection at the time of the selection effect is the first condition, the start of the effect before selection in the various selection effects described in the example of the first condition is the second condition It is good.

  Further, the first condition may function as the second condition, and the second condition may function as the first condition. Moreover, the structure by which at least one of a 1st effect and a 2nd effect is performed by 3rd conditions etc. which are other conditions may be sufficient.

  In addition, the first condition may be established in a state where the second effect is not executed or another effect such as the third effect is executed. In addition, when the second condition is satisfied, an arrangement other than the second effect may be performed first. Moreover, depending on the timing at which the first condition is satisfied, the first effect may be executed from the beginning. The second performance may also be started from the middle.

  Further, the first effect may not be an effect selected by the player by the selection operation. For example, it may be configured to be determined internally by lottery or the like, or an effect that should be selected from the beginning is determined, and an effect that makes it appear as if the player has made a pseudo-selection by operating a button There may be. Further, the second effect may not be synchronized with the first effect. Further, the second effect may be an effect that can be executed from the middle. Furthermore, the third effect or the like may be synchronized with at least one of the first effect and the second effect.

  Further, the first effect and the second effect may be constituted not only by the sound effect but also by a display effect, a lamp effect, or a combination thereof.

  In addition, the start position determination means that can determine at least the start position of the production when the condition is satisfied includes an accidental device in which the first production is performed behind the scene and becomes active. Including those determined by random number lottery or the like when the above condition is satisfied. In addition, the start position determination unit may determine a start position where the second effect is changed from active to inactive, or may be configured to be able to determine the start position of the third effect. Further, the first to sixth effects may all be started halfway through the determination of the start position determining means, or only a part of the effects may be started halfway.

  In addition, the start position determining means determines the start position of the first effect in addition to the one that activates the first effect that has progressed in accordance with the timing at which the first condition is satisfied and the effect is proceeding simultaneously. It may be selected from a plurality of patterns by random lottery, etc., or a special figure or ordinary game state (probability / non-probability change state or electric support / non-electric support state), a sub-control means effect mode, a player-specific It may be determined in association with whether or not the original mode is set.

  In addition, the first effect to the sixth effect may be effects that can all be synchronized, may be effects that can be partially synchronized, or all are independent and asynchronous. There may be. In addition, it may be possible to execute all of the first production to the sixth production at the same time on one game stand, or any one of the productions may be selected, or a plurality of games The structure which synchronizes with a stand may be sufficient.

  In addition, an error may occur during the synchronized performance execution period, but the error may be prioritized according to the type of error, and either the error or the synchronized performance is prioritized regardless of the type of error. It may be.

  Furthermore, with regard to synchronization (synchronization), for example, music A and music B are the same music, and music B is delayed from music A by a good amount (for example, one measure, one phrase, or one word). Synchronization is achieved by flowing. For example, it may be an example such that “... / Frog song is heard / audible” in response to “frog song is heard / audible / waggwagwatsu”. In order to do this, after the first condition is established, the execution of the first effect may be delayed to perform control for matching the timing. Further, the music B may be in a relationship of complementing at least a part of the music A. For example, even if the music A is a chorus and the music B is in a relationship such as a main vocal, the synchronization is realized. Furthermore, the synchronization is also realized by stereo-playing one piece of music A and music B. Moreover, when synchronizing with one game machine, you may make a speaker correspond to every music. For example, the music A may be output from a first speaker (for example, a left speaker), and the music B may be output from a second speaker (for example, a right speaker). Furthermore, the structure which synchronizes with another game machine may be sufficient, synchronizing with one game machine. For example, a music piece (music A) that is shifted by one measure may be played on the game table A, and may be played with a further shift from the music piece A on the game table B. The amount to be shifted may be constant (for example, one bar) or variable.

  In addition, as described above, with regard to music synchronization (synchronization), the first effect and the second effect are completely other than when the first effect and the second effect are delayed by a certain amount (for example, one bar). Although it is different from the above, even if the two are combined and heard as one piece of music, or the second effect complements the cut portion in the first effect, it can be interpreted as a synchro.

  Each example and modification described in the drawings can be combined with each other as long as there is no inconvenience or contradiction. For example, the first condition and the second condition are swapped, the production starts only from the middle, starts only from the beginning, sometimes from the middle, sometimes from the beginning Also good.

In the above explanation,
“A game machine having a rendering means (for example, a speaker 120) capable of executing at least a first rendering (for example, the“ first rendering ”shown in FIG. 16),
The first effect is an effect that may start at least halfway (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16).
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.

  The first effect may be started from the beginning, or may be configured to start from the middle.

  In addition, the first effect may not be started when the first condition is satisfied, or the first effect may be always started.

Also,
“The effect means is means for starting at least the first effect when the first condition is satisfied (for example, when the chance button 136 is operated);
The first effect is an effect that may start from the middle depending on when the first condition is satisfied,
The first effect is an effect that may be started from the beginning depending on when the first condition is satisfied.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

  When the first condition is established at different times, the start position of the first effect may be the same. When the first condition is established at different times, the first condition must be The structure which the start position of production differs may be sufficient.

Also,
“The effect means is a means capable of executing at least a second effect (for example,“ second effect ”shown in FIG. 16).
The effect means is means for starting at least the second effect when the second condition is satisfied,
The first condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the second effect is being executed (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16).
The second condition is a condition at least different from the first condition (for example, when power is turned on),
The second effect is an effect that can be started at least from the beginning,
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

  Note that the first condition and the second condition may be different only in the establishment time. For example, both conditions may be selected by button operation.

Also,
“A game machine equipped with production means (for example, a speaker 120) capable of executing at least a first production (for example,“ first production ”shown in FIG. 16),
The production means is a means capable of at least starting the first production when the first condition is satisfied (for example, when the chance button 136 is operated),
The first effect is an effect that may start from the middle (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16) depending on the timing at which the first condition is satisfied.
A game stand characterized by that. "
It may be.

  In other words, the first effect may be an effect that may be recognized by the player from the middle of the effect depending on the timing at which the first condition is satisfied. This is because the control itself has been executed in the background before the first condition is satisfied, and when the first condition is satisfied, the first effect has been executed in the background until then. As a result of appearing in the foreground, when it seems that it was started from the middle of the production, and the control itself is not executed in the background in advance, if the first condition is satisfied, at that time This includes both cases in which the first production is controlled for the first time. Including both the former case and the latter case, the production means may execute the first production from the middle depending on the timing when the first condition is satisfied.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by the production means. In some cases, the progress of the game can be grasped according to the location where the first performance is started.

  In addition to the first effect, the effect means may be capable of executing a second effect, a third effect, etc., and when the first condition is satisfied, In addition to the production, the second production, the third production, and the like may be started.

It also has a real time clock,
The production means is capable of executing the first production from the middle when the first condition is satisfied,
The first condition may be a condition that can be satisfied at least in relation to time information based on the real-time clock.
By doing so, the first effect can be executed from the middle despite using the real-time clock, and the player can be surprised and notice the first effect. There is. The real time clock is a time measuring means for measuring the current time.

  Further, the effect means may be a means capable of starting at least the first effect when the first condition is satisfied. That is, just because the first condition is satisfied, the first performance is not always started. For example, when an error occurs (for example, when a door opening error occurs), The first production may not start. On the other hand, as long as the first condition is satisfied, the first effect may always be started even if an error occurs.

  Furthermore, the first effect may be an effect that may start from the beginning depending on the timing at which the first condition is satisfied.

Also,
“The start position of the first effect is determined according to the timing at which the first condition is satisfied (for example, the timing of the left button operation shown in FIG. 16).
A game stand characterized by that. "
It may be.

  For example, when the first condition is satisfied, an aspect may be provided that includes a start position determining unit that can determine at least the start position of the first effect (for example, can be determined by random number lottery). A mode (transition from the background to the foreground) may be determined naturally without performing the determination control.

  According to this game table, there may be a case where the start position of the first effect can have variations.

Also,
“The effect means is a means capable of executing at least a second effect (for example,“ second effect ”shown in FIG. 16).
The first condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the second effect is being executed (for example, the case shown in FIG. 16).
A game stand characterized by that. "
It may be.

  The production means may be means capable of at least starting the first production when the first condition is satisfied while the second production is being executed. For example, the second effect may be an effect that may be started before the first condition is satisfied. In addition, when the first condition is satisfied in a state where the second effect is being executed, the effect means continues the second effect while starting the first effect. It may be. According to this aspect, the second effect and the first effect are performed together during the same period.

  Alternatively, the production means starts the first production in the middle instead of the second production when the first condition is satisfied in a state where the second production is being executed. There may be. According to this aspect, the second effect ends when the first condition is satisfied. By doing so, the first effect may be executed from the middle, and it may be easier to understand that the second effect has been switched to the first effect.

Also,
“The effect means is means for starting the second effect at least from the beginning when the second condition is satisfied (for example, when power is turned on),
The second condition is a condition at least different from the first condition.
A game stand characterized by that. "
It may be.

  The production means may be capable of starting the second production only from the beginning when the second condition is satisfied. That is, the second effect may be an effect that starts only from the beginning.

  Further, the second condition may be different from a third condition described later.

  Further, the effect means may be a means capable of starting at least the second effect from the beginning when the second condition is satisfied. That is, just because the second condition is satisfied, the second performance is not always started. For example, when an error occurs (for example, when a door opening error occurs), The second performance may not start. On the other hand, as long as the second condition is satisfied, the second effect may be surely started even if an error occurs.

Further, the production means can start the second production from the beginning even when the second condition is satisfied at the first timing.
The production means can start the second production from the beginning even when the second condition is satisfied at the second timing,
The second timing may be at least different from the first timing.

  Furthermore, the production means may be capable of starting the second production from the beginning regardless of the timing when the second condition is satisfied.

In addition, it has multiple timing means,
The effect means is means capable of executing at least a third effect,
The production means can start the third production at least from the beginning when the first condition is satisfied,
The production means can start the third production at least halfway when the second condition is satisfied,
The second condition is a condition at least different from the first condition,
At least one of the plurality of time measuring means is a first time measuring means,
At least one of the plurality of time measuring means is a second time measuring means,
The first time measuring means is a real time clock,
The second time measuring means is capable of measuring at least an elapsed time from power-on,
The first condition is a condition that can be satisfied at least in relation to the time measured by the first time measuring means,
The second condition may be a condition that can be satisfied at least in relation to the time measured by the second time measuring means.

Also,
“When the second condition is satisfied (for example, when power is turned on), the effect means can recognize the second effect by the player (for example, the second condition shown in FIG. 16). It is a means that can be executed at least with the production volume ON)
When the second condition is satisfied, the production means can execute at least the first production in a state where the player cannot recognize the first production (for example, the first production volume OFF shown in FIG. 16) (for example, , Internal execution of the first production shown in FIG.
When the first condition is satisfied (for example, when the chance button 136 is operated), the effect means gives the player the second effect that has been executed in a state that is visible to the player. It is a means that can be executed at least in an invisible state (for example, the second production volume OFF shown in FIG. 16),
When the first condition is satisfied, the effect means is configured to execute the first effect that has been executed in a state invisible to the player (for example, the first effect shown in FIG. 16). It is a means that can be executed at least with a volume ON of one production)
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

  According to this game stand, since the first production has progressed for the elapsed time of the second production, when the first production starts from the middle, the time from when the second condition is established You may be able to keep track of the progress.

  The effect means may be capable of executing a third effect different from the second effect in a state that the player can recognize when the second condition is satisfied, When the second condition is satisfied, the player may be able to execute a fourth effect different from the first effect in a state in which the player cannot recognize the player. If established, the third performance that was executed in a state visible to the player may be executable in a state invisible to the player, and the first condition is satisfied. In this case, the fourth effect that has been executed in a state invisible to the player may be executable in a state that is visible to the player.

Also,
“The second condition is power-on.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The first effect is an effect that can be synchronized with at least the second effect,
When the first condition is satisfied, the effect means synchronizes the first effect with the second effect (for example, synchronizes by delaying the period of the arrow 4 shown in FIG. 18). A viable means,
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

  According to this game stand, the entertainment of the game may be improved by enabling the first effect started from the middle to be executed in synchronization with the second effect.

  The first effect may be an effect that can be synchronized with other effects such as the fourth effect.

  The first effect may be an effect related to the second effect.

  Further, the start position determination means may be capable of executing at least the first effect from a position that can be synchronized with the second effect when the first condition is satisfied.

  The production means may be capable of executing the first production and the second production in synchronization.

The production means can be executed in a state where any one of a plurality of productions can be recognized by the player,
At least one of the plurality of effects is the first effect,
At least one of the plurality of effects is the second effect,
The start position determining means determines a start position of the first effect as a position synchronized with the second effect being executed on another game machine when the first condition is satisfied. It may be.

Furthermore, at least one of the plurality of effects is a third effect,
The third effect is an effect that is at least unrelated to the first effect,
The third effect is an effect that is at least unrelated to the second effect,
The production means can execute at least the third production when the third condition is satisfied,
The third effect is an effect that is executed at least in synchronization with the first effect,
The third effect may be an effect that is executed at least in synchronization with the second effect.

  By doing in this way, when the player can select an effect by selecting the player, while enjoying with a sense of unity with other game tables and players in the synchronized effect, select the effect not synchronized and other In some cases, the game can be enjoyed independently of the game stand or the player.

Also,
“The first effect is an effect including at least a sound effect (for example, a 轟 GOGO effect of an effect B shown in FIG. 27).
The second effect is an effect including at least a sound effect (for example, a large board performance effect of effect A shown in FIG. 27).
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

  The first effect and the second effect may each include an effect other than the sound effect, or only the sound effect. Moreover, the structure which requires productions other than a sound production may be sufficient. That is, the first effect may include an image display effect and a light emission effect in addition to the sound effect, and the second effect includes an image display effect and a light emission effect in addition to the sound effect. It may be included.

Also,
“The effect means is capable of executing at least the first effect in a state in which the player cannot recognize the first effect in a first period (for example, a period in which the volume of the first effect is turned off as shown in FIG. 16). And
The first period is a period including at least a part of a period before the first condition is satisfied,
The effect means is capable of recognizing the first effect, which has been executed in a state unrecognizable by the player, from the timing when the first condition is satisfied (for example, the first effect shown in FIG. 16). It is a means that can be executed at least with a volume ON of one production)
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

  The effect means can execute an effect different from the first effect (for example, the third effect, the fourth effect,...) In a state in which the player cannot recognize the first effect. It may be a thing. Further, the first period may be only a part of the period before the first condition is satisfied, or the entire period before the first condition is satisfied. May be. Furthermore, the first period may be a period immediately before the first condition is satisfied, or may be a period after the second period has elapsed.

  Further, the start position determining means may be capable of executing the first effect in a state where the player can recognize the first effect when the first condition is satisfied. By doing so, the start position determining means may be able to easily determine the start position of the first effect at the timing when the first condition is satisfied.

Also,
“Equipped with operation means (for example, a chance button 136) provided at least at a position where the player can operate,
The first condition is a condition that a player can select at least by operating the operation means.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The first condition is a condition at which the player can select at least the establishment time,
A game stand characterized by that. "
Also explained.

  In addition to the first condition, there may be a condition (for example, a third condition, a fourth condition,...) That allows the player to select an establishment time.

  Further, the first effect and the second effect may be effects that the player can select at least from a plurality of options. For example, the first effect selected by the player may be the second effect, and the next effect selected by the first effect may be the second effect. Depending on the player's selection operation, the first effect and the second effect may be selected. The structure which may be replaced may be sufficient.

In addition, the player is provided with operating means at least at the operable position,
The first condition may be a condition that may be satisfied at least in relation to the operation of the operation means.

Further, the first effect is an effect that can be selected at least by the player as one of the options of the selection effect,
The production means can start at least in a state in which the player can recognize the second production when the second condition is satisfied,
When the first effect is selected, the effect means may be capable of at least starting the first effect in a state in which the player can recognize the first effect.

Furthermore, the production means can start the second production from the beginning when the second condition is satisfied,
The production means can start the second production halfway when the third condition is satisfied,
The third condition is a condition that can be satisfied at least when the player's operation is further performed and the start of the second effect is selected after the first effect is selected by the player's operation. It may be.

In addition, the first effect is an effect that the player can select at least as one of the options of the selection effect,
The second effect is an effect that a player can select at least as one of the options of the selection effect,
When the first effect is selected, the effect means can at least start the first effect in a state in which the player can recognize the first effect,
When the second effect is selected, the effect means may be capable of at least starting the second effect in a state in which the player can recognize the second effect.

  The operation means is a means provided with an operation effective period, and the first effect is an effect that may be started when the operation effective period ends without the operation means being operated. An aspect may be sufficient. According to this aspect, it may be possible to grasp how long the operation effective period of the operation means has elapsed from the start position of the first effect. Moreover, it may be possible to prevent the production time from becoming too long by incorporating the operation effective period of the operation means into the production time. The operation means may be any means that can be operated by the player, such as a button, a cross key, a touch sensor (touch panel), or a jog dial.

Furthermore, in the above explanation,
“Directing means (for example, speaker 120) capable of executing at least the first rendering (for example, the fourth rendering shown in FIG. 19);
Multiple timing means;
A game machine equipped with
When the first condition is satisfied (for example, when the RTC time information shown in FIG. 19 is noon one month after the opening of a new store), the production means performs at least the first production from the beginning. Is a means that can be started,
When the second condition is satisfied (for example, when one hour has passed since power-on by the timer after power-on shown in FIG. 19), the effect means is a means capable of starting the first effect at least halfway. Yes,
The second condition is a condition at least different from the first condition,
At least one of the plurality of time measuring means is a first time measuring means (for example, RTC shown in FIG. 19),
At least one of the plurality of time measuring means is a second time measuring means (for example, a power-on timer shown in FIG. 19),
The first time measuring means is a real time clock,
The second time measuring means is a means capable of measuring at least an elapsed time from power-on,
The first condition is a condition that can be satisfied at least in relation to the time measured by the first time measuring means,
The second condition is a condition that can be satisfied at least in relation to the time measured by the second time measuring means.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine characterized by the production means. In addition, although the real time clock is used, the first effect can be executed from the middle, and the player may be surprised and notice the first effect.

Also,
“The game machine is a pachinko machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100 shown in FIG. 1).
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

In the above explanation,
"Effect Hand stage [e.g., speakers 120] a gaming table having a
Before Symbol directing means is a viable means a multiple of production,
One effect of the plurality of effects is a first effect [e.g., a large board performance effect of effect A],
The production means is means for starting execution of the first production when a start condition is established,
The effect means is means for ending execution of the first effect when an end condition is established,
The production means is means capable of repeatedly executing the first production,
The start condition is a condition that is satisfied when an advantageous state [for example, a big hit game state (a game state in which an attacker opens)] is started,
The termination condition is a condition that is satisfied when the advantageous state is terminated,
The advantageous state is a state advantageous to the player that is started according to the result of the game by the player after the power is turned on .
When the advantageous state is finished, it is configured to shift to a normal state [for example, a non-hit gaming state (a gaming state in which an attacker does not release)],
The normal state is a state where the advantage to the player is lower than the advantageous state,
The production means, when starting execution of the first production, according to the time after the power is turned on [for example, according to the time when the big hit game is started after the power is turned on], you may initiate one of the effect from the middle [for example, a shown in FIG. 28] Ri means der,
The execution of the first effect is a reproduction of a first song [for example, a song of a large board performance effect] that produces a game,
When the power is turned on all at once, the other gaming machines (for example, the gaming machine in which the first presentation has already started after the power is turned on at the same timing as the gaming machine), and the first One production can be synchronized [for example, on this game stand, it starts to play along with a measure in the middle of a song of a large board performance production],
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Explained.

Also,
“ First control means [for example, main control unit 300];
A second control means [for example, a combination of the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500];
With
The first control means is means capable of transmitting a command to the second control means,
The second control means is means capable of executing control of the effect means based on the command.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“ Equipped with multiple control boards
One of the plurality of control boards is a first control board [eg, main board 156],
One of the plurality of control boards is a second control board [for example, the first sub-board 160],
The first control unit is a control unit configured to include the first control board,
The second control means is a control means configured to include the second control board.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The advantageous state is a big hit gaming state.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The advantageous state is a short-time state,
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“The game machine is a pachinko machine [for example, pachinko machine 100].
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
The production unit is a unit that may start the first production from the beginning depending on the time since the power was turned on when the execution of the first production is started .
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

Also,
“ One of the effects is a second effect,
The production unit is a unit that may start the second production from the beginning without depending on the time from when the power is turned on when the execution of the second production is started.
The execution of the second effect is the reproduction of the second song that produces the game.
A game stand characterized by that. ]
Also explained.

  Here, the “execution” may be interpreted as “start”, and conversely, the “start” may be interpreted as “execution”.

  What has been referred to as a lamp so far is an example of a light emitting means, and the lamp can be replaced as long as it emits light such as an LED or a cold cathode tube.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the description of “... in some cases” may be appropriately replaced with “may not be in some cases” or “is always in some cases”. is there.

  The present invention can also be applied to a sealed pachinko machine.

  FIG. 30 is a front view of a sealed pachinko machine to which the present invention is applicable.

  In the enclosed pachinko machine 900 shown in FIG. 30, a predetermined number of game media (for example, game balls) are circulated inside the game table. That is, the game medium launched from the launching means 901 to the game area 902 can be discharged from the game area 902 and supplied to the launching means 901 again. In addition, a display means 903 for displaying information on the number of game media (award balls, rental balls, total number of balls, etc.) and other information is disposed below the game area 902 on the front of the game table. The upper plate 126 and the lower plate 128 shown in FIG.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 900 shown in FIG. 30 encloses a sphere and circulates the enclosed sphere in the pachinko machine, and uses the enclosed sphere as a launch sphere. May be executed by credit.

  Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a rotating game machine (slot machine).

  In the following, we will add that we have explained so far.

(Appendix 1)
A game machine provided with a production means capable of executing at least the first production,
The production means can start at least the first production when the first condition is satisfied,
The production means may execute the first production from the middle according to the timing when the first condition is satisfied.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 2)
The game machine according to appendix 1,
The production means is capable of executing at least a second production,
The production means is capable of at least starting the first production when the first condition is satisfied while the second production is being executed.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 3)
The game stand according to appendix 1 or 2,
The production means is capable of at least starting the second production from the beginning when the second condition is satisfied,
The second condition is a condition at least different from the first condition.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 4)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 3,
The production means is capable of executing at least the first production in a state in which the player cannot recognize the first production,
The first period is a period including at least a part of a period before the first condition is satisfied,
The start position determining means is capable of executing the first effect in a state where the player can recognize the first effect when the first condition is satisfied.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 5)
A game machine as set forth in appendix 3,
The production means is capable of executing at least the second production in a state where the player can recognize the second production when the second condition is satisfied,
The production means is capable of executing at least the first production in a state in which the player cannot recognize the first production when the second condition is satisfied,
The production means is capable of at least executing the second production (performed in a state visible to the player) in a state invisible to the player when the first condition is satisfied. Yes,
The production means is capable of at least executing the first production (performed in a state invisible to the player) in a state visible to the player when the first condition is satisfied. is there,
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 6)
A gaming machine according to any one of appendices 1 to 5,
The first effect is an effect that a player can select at least.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 7)
A game machine as set forth in appendix 3,
The first effect is an effect related to at least the second effect,
The start position determining means is capable of executing at least the first effect from a position that can be synchronized with the second effect when the first condition is satisfied.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 8)
A game machine according to appendices 3 and 7,
The second condition is power on,
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 9)
The gaming table according to appendices 3, 7, and 8,
The first effect includes at least a sound effect,
The second effect includes at least a sound effect.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix 10)
Production means capable of executing at least the first production;
Multiple timing means;
A game machine equipped with
The production means is capable of at least starting the first production from the beginning when the first condition is satisfied,
The production means is capable of starting the first production at least halfway when the second condition is satisfied,
The second condition is a condition at least different from the first condition,
At least one of the plurality of time measuring means is a first time measuring means,
At least one of the plurality of time measuring means is a second time measuring means,
The first time measuring means is a real time clock,
The second time measuring means is capable of at least grasping an elapsed time from power-on,
The first condition is a condition that can be satisfied at least in relation to the time measured by the first time measuring means,
The second condition is a condition that can be satisfied at least in relation to the time measured by the second time measuring means.
A game stand characterized by that.

  In addition, even if the configuration requirements are included only in the description of the embodiment, modification examples, various examples, supplementary notes, and the like described above, the configuration requirements are not limited to other embodiments, examples, modification examples, The present invention may be applied to various examples and supplementary notes.

  100 pachinko machine
  120 speakers
  208 Decorative design display device
  210 General-purpose display device
  212 First special figure display device
  214 Second special figure display device
  216 Normal design hold lamp
  218 1st special symbol hold lamp
  220 2nd special symbol hold lamp
  222 High accuracy medium lamp
  224 Production movable body
  228 Ordinary start
  230 First Special Figure Start
  232 2nd special drawing start
  234 Variable prize opening
  300 Main control unit
  304 CPU
  306 ROM
  308 RAM
  400 1st sub control part
  404 CPU
  406 ROM
  408 RAM
  500 Second sub-control unit
  600 Payment control unit

Claims (6)

A gaming table with a production hand stage,
Before Symbol directing means is a viable means a multiple of production,
One of the plurality of effects is a first effect,
The production means is means for starting execution of the first production when a start condition is established,
The effect means is means for ending execution of the first effect when an end condition is established,
The production means is means capable of repeatedly executing the first production,
The start condition is a condition that is satisfied when an advantageous state is started,
The termination condition is a condition that is satisfied when the advantageous state is terminated,
The advantageous state is a state advantageous to the player that is started according to the result of the game by the player after the power is turned on .
When the advantageous state ends, it is configured to shift to a normal state,
The normal state is a state where the advantage to the player is lower than the advantageous state,
The presentation means, when starting the execution of the first effect, depending on the time since the power is turned on, Ri means der which may start from the middle of the presentation of the first,
The execution of the first effect is the reproduction of the first song that produces the game,
When the power is turned on all at once, the first stage can be synchronized with the other game machines,
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1,
A first control means;
A second control means;
With
The first control means is means capable of transmitting a command to the second control means,
The second control means is means capable of executing control of the effect means based on the command.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 2,
With multiple control boards,
One of the plurality of control boards is a first control board,
One of the plurality of control boards is a second control board,
The first control unit is a control unit configured to include the first control board,
The second control means is a control means configured to include the second control board.
A game stand characterized by that.   The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
  The advantageous state is a big hit gaming state.
A game stand characterized by that.   The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
  The advantageous state is a short-time state.
A game stand characterized by that.   A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
  The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.