JP5968938B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Some conventional pachinko gaming machines can adjust a sound volume output from a speaker provided in the pachinko gaming machine by a turn of a game shop clerk or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4968401

  However, in Patent Document 1, since only a game shop clerk or the like can operate the switch, only the game shop clerk or the like can adjust the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, even if the volume set by the game hall is not the volume that the player desires, the player cannot adjust the volume by himself, and the interest of the gaming machine is reduced. there were.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can set a desired sound volume by himself.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Sound output means capable of outputting sound;
A light emitting means for emitting light with a settable light quantity;
A first setting means capable of setting the volume of the sound output from the sound output means on the game hall side;
Second setting means by which the player can set the volume of the sound output from the sound output means;
Error notification means for notifying an error based on detecting a predetermined error;
With
The second setting means allows the player to set a volume within a predetermined range from a reference value that is the volume set by the first setting means, and depending on the setting by the first setting means, the player may adjust the volume. Is not configurable,
The error notification means outputs the sound at a predetermined volume by the sound output means regardless of the volume setting as the error notification, and causes the light emission means to emit light at a predetermined light amount regardless of the light amount setting,
The first setting means is characterized in that it is possible to set whether or not the sound volume can be set by the second setting means and a settable range by one setting operation.
According to this feature, in the gaming machine, it is possible for the player to set a desired volume, and therefore it is possible to avoid a decrease in the interest of the gaming machine.
A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Before Symbol first setting means can set the amount of light emitted from said light emitting means,
The second setting means can individually set the volume of the sound output from the sound output means and the amount of light emitted from the light emitting means,
The first setting means can set whether or not volume setting and light amount setting by the second setting means is possible and a settable range by one setting operation.
According to this feature, by one setting operation of the first setting means, it is possible to set both the volume setting and light quantity setting availability by the second setting means and the settable range.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A sound output unit (for example, speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b) for outputting sound and a light emitting unit (for example, decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, ceiling lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, and right frame LED 28c) are provided. A gaming machine capable of a predetermined game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A first operation unit (for example, a setting changeover switch 300);
A second operation unit (for example, operation lever 600, operation button 516) that can be operated by at least a player;
First setting means for setting an initial value of the volume output from the sound output unit and an initial value of the luminance of the light emitting unit based on the operation of the first operation unit and an adjustable range by the second operation unit (for example, CPU 86 executes step Ss19b in the sub CPU main process),
Based on the operation of the second operation unit, a second volume for setting the volume output by the sound output unit and the luminance of the light emitting unit within a range corresponding to the adjustable range set by the first setting unit. Setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 executes steps Sh5 to Sh10 in the effect setting adjustment process);
Initialization means for initializing the gaming machine to a predetermined initial state when supply of electric power to the gaming machine is started (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 executes steps Ss11 to Ss17 in the sub CPU main process); ,
Regardless of the setting by the first setting means or the second setting means, the game machine is initialized by outputting a notification sound from the sound output section at a predetermined volume (for example, “14” which is the maximum volume). Initialization notification means (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 executes the process of step Ss17a in the sub CPU main process),
With
The second setting means can individually set the volume and the brightness based on the operation of the second operation unit (for example, the part where the CPU 86 executes step Sh11 and step Sh15 in the effect setting adjustment process).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the gaming machine, it is possible for the player to individually set the desired volume and brightness, and therefore it is possible to avoid a decrease in the interest of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The first setting means can be set to disable the volume and brightness settings by the second setting means based on a specific operation performed on the first operation unit.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, for example, when it is desired to restrict the setting of the volume and brightness from the second setting means by the player according to the installation situation of the gaming machine and the business situation of the game hall, It is possible to limit the setting of the volume and brightness from the second setting means by the player.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
The state of the gaming machine is a non-game state in which the player is not playing a game (for example, a state where there is no reserved memory and there is no reserved memory change, not during a big hit game or a small hit game) Non-game state determination means for determining whether or not there is a part (for example, a part where the CPU 86 executes step Sr5 in the setting invalidation process);
With
When the non-gaming state determination unit determines that the first setting unit is in a non-gaming state (for example, when the CPU 86 executes step Sr5 in the setting invalidation process and is Yes), the second setting unit The volume and brightness settings set by the above are invalidated, and the initial volume value and the initial brightness value are set according to the operation of the first operation unit (for example, the CPU 86 performs steps Sr6 to Sr7 in the setting invalidation process). Part to execute)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the volume and the brightness can be returned to the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the brightness according to the operation of the first operation unit without performing any special operation after the game is finished. In addition to improving the performance, it is possible to prevent the volume and brightness set by the second setting means from being handed over to a new player each time a new player starts playing.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
Information output means (e.g., CPU 86) that outputs game-related information (e.g., big hit count, super reach count, clear mission count, volume data, light amount data, etc.) including at least the volume and brightness set by the second setting means. 26, a portion for displaying the two-dimensional code on the effect display device 9),
Information input means for inputting the game-related information into the gaming machine (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 receives a password from the player as shown in FIG. 27);
With
When the volume or brightness included in the game-related information input from the information input unit is within the adjustable range set by the first setting unit, the second operation unit is configured to output the game-related information. Is set and the information input means is within the adjustable range set by the first setting means when it is outside the adjustable range set by the first setting means. The volume or brightness closest to the volume or brightness included in the game-related information input from is set (for example, as shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 86 sets the player setting value of the volume within the adjustable range of the hall setting value. If it is within the adjustable range, the player setting value is set to the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and if it is outside the adjustable range, the adjustable range to the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. To set the maximum value) in,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to save the player from having to separately adjust the volume and brightness for each game, and to achieve the volume and brightness desired by the player within the allowable range allowed on the gaming machine side. Close volume and brightness can be set automatically.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine in an Example. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example in the effect control board. It is a simplified diagram showing the arrangement of each circuit and members on the effect control board. It is a figure which shows a setting switch. It is a figure which shows the setting aspect in a setting switch. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sub CPU main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sub CPU timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main initialization alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production | presentation setting adjustment processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production | presentation setting adjustment processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting invalidation process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of production | presentation setting value. It is a figure which shows the screen displayed on an effect display apparatus in an effect adjustment setting process. It is a figure which shows the game system in a modification. It is a figure which shows the screen on which a two-dimensional code is displayed in an effect display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the screen which receives a password in an effect display apparatus. It is an exchange figure of a pachinko machine and a portable terminal.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as pachinko gaming machine 1) as seen from the front. In the following description, the front side (player side) in FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side (inward side) will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of an outer frame 100 formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a front frame (not shown) attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. It is configured. A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame so as to be openable and closable around one side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a game ball storage unit capable of storing a game ball (ball hit) as a game medium (game ball) is provided in the upper front portion of the lower door frame 103 attached below the glass door frame 102. An upper plate portion 3a having a hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 formed on the upper surface thereof projects toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1). Also, below this upper plate portion 3a, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotally supported, and a lower plate portion 4a (also called a lower plate) 4 is formed on the upper surface. The projecting portion) is projected toward the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1). On the right side, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for launching a game ball is provided.

  The operation lever 600 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger switch is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is applied when the player holds the operation rod). A trigger button is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation lever of the operation lever 600 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. Lever switches 510 a to 510 d arranged in four directions in order to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate 4 below the operation lever 600.

  In addition, the member that forms the upper plate 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 3 main body (for example, above the operation lever 600). An operation button 516 is provided. The operation button 516 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the operation button 516 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the operation button 516. The operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 are used for performing various effects by being operated by the player at a predetermined timing during the game, and, as will be described later, the volume and brightness (light quantity). ) Is also used by the player.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27 a and 27 b are arranged on the front left and right sides of the lower door frame 103.

  A game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  The game board 6 is formed of a plywood board in which a game area 7 is formed on the game board surface (front face) side. On the back side of the game board 6, a variable display control unit (shown) including an effect display device 9, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game board unit 250 to which game parts related to a game such as (omitted) are assembled is integrally assembled (see FIG. 2).

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is an effect display device 9 (variable display device) including a plurality of variable display areas for variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a decorative pattern for effect (also referred to as an effect pattern). 6 openings are provided. The effect display device 9 that performs variable display of effect symbols is controlled by an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  In this embodiment, since the opaque game board 6 is used, the effect display device 9 is arranged so as to face an opening (not shown) of the game board 6, but when the transparent game board 6 is used. In this case, since the player can visually recognize the display on the effect display device 9 through the transparent game board, the opening may not be provided.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 (see FIG. 3) for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at predetermined locations on the game board 6. The effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display areas (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The effect display device 9 is a symbol for decoration (for effect) during the variable symbol display period by the special symbol indicator 8, and is an effect symbol (decorative symbol) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each symbol. (Also referred to as variable) display. The effect display device 9 is controlled by each device such as an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) mounted on an effect control board 80 (effect execution means) described later.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 includes a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information, and a second special symbol as the second identification information. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for displaying is provided.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is a variation display start condition (for example, after a game ball has won a first start opening 15a, which will be described later) after the first start condition, which is a variation display execution condition, is satisfied. Based on the fact that the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol variation display is not executed, and the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed). When the change time (variable display time) has elapsed, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol is a variation display start condition after the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has won a second start opening 15b described later). (For example, a state in which the number of reserved memories is not 0, a state in which the second special symbol variation display is not executed, and a big hit game or a small hit game is not executed) is established. Starting from the beginning, when the variation time (variable display time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The variation display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the variation (variable) display on the effect display on the effect display device 9 are, as will be described later, the first special symbol display 8a. It starts in conjunction with the start of the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b and stops in conjunction with the stop of the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. The variation (variable) display of the effect symbol which is identification information in the effect display device 9 also satisfies the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the change display (for example, After the game ball has won the first starting port 15a or the second starting port 15b, which will be described later), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol or the second special The display results when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, starting from the fact that the pattern fluctuation display is not executed and the big hit game or the small hit game is not executed) (Stop symbol by combination of effect symbols) is derived and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, there is provided a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area that can receive a game ball. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that an opening / closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a opens upward and is always in a state where a game ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a above and the movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the open state, the game ball can enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning according to the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13, 13.

  Note that the start winning device 15 is able to win in the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, although it is difficult to win the second start port 15b (that is, the game ball has won a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13, 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start port 15b (easy to start start), and a state advantageous to the player (first state) ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are closed, the game ball does not win the second start port 15b (becomes difficult to start start) and is in a disadvantageous state for the player (second state) State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol storage memory display 18 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. The winning ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 20 and led to the back of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 23 as it is.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 that displays a variable symbol as a plurality of types of identification information is started. In this embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) are turned on alternately by turning on the LEDs alternately. For example, if the left LED is turned on at the end of the change display, it becomes a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 3) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing spheres that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Each time a game ball passes to the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning. The winning of the game ball in the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the game ball to the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of a winning device that accepts game balls and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking during the game are provided are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an out port 26 for collecting game balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  Two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7, and two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right lower portions. In the following description, the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b may be collectively referred to as speakers 27. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 3) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 3). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined position of the left light emitting unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut is provided at a predetermined position of the right frame LED 28c. Is provided.

  Various light emitting means such as prize ball LED 51, ball break LED 52, decoration LED 25 a, left frame LED 28 b, right frame LED 28 c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 are output to the effect control command output from the game control board (main board) 31. Based on the signal output from the production control microcomputer 81, lighting control (LED control) is performed. Sound output control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  A game ball launched from a hitting ball launching device (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enters the game area 7 through a hitting guide rail (not shown), and then flows down the game area 7. When a game ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the symbols on the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of gaming balls wins. The state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round, and is executed a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  When the symbols on the special symbol display unit 8 and the effect display device 9 at the time of stoppage are predetermined special jackpot symbols (probable variation jackpot symbols) out of the jackpot symbols, it is determined that the jackpot is made after the jackpot gaming state. This is a more advantageous state for the player in a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability (big hit probability) is higher than the normal game state, which is a normal state different from the big hit game state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probable change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  Also, if the symbol display result when the variable display on the special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 is stopped is a probable large hit symbol, the variable time is reduced after the big hit gaming state and the time is shortened for a predetermined period. Is controlled over a period of time. Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is the variation display time of each of the special symbol display device 8, the effect display device 9, and the normal symbol display device 10 (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed). ) Is a control state in which display results are derived and displayed at an early stage. Further, during the time-short state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. In other words, so-called electric Chu support control is executed. During the time-short state, since the display time of the symbol variation is shortened, the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of a probable big hit, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short-time state over a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state is either the time when the next jackpot gaming state occurs or until a special symbol and effect symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Continue until one of the conditions is met.

  Further, when considering from the aspect of paying out the game ball according to the winning, in the short time state, the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the non-time short state, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes the winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) to the second start port 15b. Therefore, the number of game balls ( The ratio of the number of game balls (the number of payout balls) to be paid out as award balls according to winning is greater than the number of hit balls) compared to the normal game state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a base game state having a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  As described above, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of game balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time coincides with a general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring regarding winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Also, whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state not controlled to the short time state described above, every time the number of special symbols on hold is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the memory for controlling the memory variation shortened state to shorten the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there are cases where the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened.

  The effect symbols that are variably displayed in the effect display device 9 are decorations that are variably displayed with a predetermined relationship with the variability display of the special symbols in order to enhance the decoration effect of the variability display of the special symbols on the special symbol display 8. It is a symbol with a special meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship that the variation display of the effect symbol starts when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the display result of the special symbol at the end of the variation display of the special symbol. This includes a relationship in which the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed when the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated. When the special symbol display unit 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the effect display device 9 derives and displays the combination of the jackpot symbol with left, middle and right symbols as a display result. The Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the effect symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the effect display device 9 have the correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, they may be collectively referred to as a variation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the effect display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is preliminarily set. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, among the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the effect display device 9) The left and right display areas are stopped and the same display is still displayed, and the middle display area is still in the variable display mode), and all or part of the display area on the active line A state in which all or a part of the jackpot symbol is formed and is displayed in a synchronized manner (for example, the left, middle, and right display areas in the effect display device 9 are displayed in a varying manner and are always the same. The state) variable display in a state where the handle is aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  In addition, with respect to the effect display device 9, there is a case where a jackpot notice effect such as a pseudo-ream for notifying that there is a possibility of winning a big hit in a variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit may be performed.

  In this embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit C and a probable big hit A are provided as will be described later. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Normally, the big hit C is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in the above-mentioned probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and not being in a time-short state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probability variation jackpot A is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and is in a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period and in a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a variable display control unit (not shown) including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, for game control A game control board (main board) 31 on which a microcomputer or the like is mounted, a sound control board 70, a lamp driver board (not shown), a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for executing ball payout control is mounted. Various substrates such as are installed. The game control board 31 is stored in the board storage case 150, and the effect control board 80 is stored in the board storage case 270. These substrate storage cases 150 and 270 are each made of a member such as an acrylic plate having translucency.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is provided a power supply board 90 on which power supply circuits for creating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 90 is supplied with the game control board 31 and each electrical component control board (the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and each electrical component (power is supplied) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A power switch as a power supply permission means for executing or shutting off power supply to a component that operates by the operation), and a clear switch for clearing the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 156 of the game control board 31 are provided. ing. Further, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch (inside the substrate).

  In this embodiment, the main board 31 is provided on the game board side, and the payout control board 37 is provided on the game frame side. Even in such a configuration, as will be described later, the communication between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 is performed by serial communication, thereby facilitating the routing of the wiring when replacing the game board. .

  Each control board is equipped with control means including a control microcomputer. The control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, effect display device 9, lamp or LED (light emitting diode) provided in the gaming machine according to a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. ) Etc., the speaker 27, etc.). Hereinafter, the main board 31 may be included in the control board for explanation. In that case, the control means mounted on the control board refers to each of the game control means and the means for controlling the electrical components provided in the gaming machine in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate. The ball payout device 97 is a device for paying out the game ball guided by a passage for guiding the game ball and a sprocket driven by a stepping motor or the like to the upper plate 3 or the lower plate 4.

  On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a terminal board 91 having terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. The terminal board 91 is provided with an information output terminal for externally outputting an information output signal (for example, a start port signal or the like) such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state.

  The game balls stored in the storage tank 38 pass through the guide rails, and reach the ball payout device 97 covered with the payout case 97a via the curve rod. Above the ball payout device 97, a ball break switch 43 is provided as a game medium break detection means. When the ball break switch 43 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 stops. When the ball break switch 43 detects a shortage of game balls, the game balls are replenished to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of game balls as prizes based on winning a prize or a game ball based on a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting ball supply tray 3 is full, the game balls are guided to the surplus ball storage tray 4 through the surplus ball guide passage. Further, when the game ball is paid out, a sensing lever (not shown) presses a full tank switch (not shown) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37 and an effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 that is a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, and a first start port switch 14a. In addition to the signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, the second winning port switch 30a, various signals such as a power-off signal, a clear signal, and a reset signal are used. An input circuit 58 applied to 156, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20, and a solenoid 21a for switching a path in the special winning opening. Drive in accordance with commands from the game control microcomputer 156 And an output circuit 59, are mounted.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs a control operation, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display results of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as a random number value R (random R) when a start winning to the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b occurs, and converts the numerical data into the numerical data. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a specific display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually executed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning at the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined period generated by dividing the system clock signal to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part of the RAM 55 is kept for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). Or the entire contents are preserved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input circuit 58. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58.

  In this embodiment, backup power is supplied to the effect control board 80 together with the main board 31, and the effect control board 80 is also backed up in the same manner as the main board 31. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the output circuit of the power interruption signal and the power supply circuit of the backup power supply are provided on the power supply board is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these power interruption signals Output circuit or backup power supply circuit may be provided on the main board 31, or a separate power interruption signal output circuit or backup power supply circuit may be provided on the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. May be.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 transmits (outputs) the effect control command output by the CPU 56 to the effect control board 80. The output circuit 78 transmits (outputs) a control signal output from the CPU 56 to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  The game control microcomputer 156 outputs an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing the effect control board 80 to perform effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control. Send through.

  The effect control commands transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the game control microcomputer 156 include a customer waiting demo designation command and a variable display command.

  The customer waiting demonstration designation command is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating the display during the customer waiting demonstration by the game control microcomputer 156, and a predetermined time has elapsed after the change of the special symbol is finished. When the customer waiting demo designation command is sent to the effect control board 80, a predetermined customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the effect display device 9. In other words, normally, when a player changes, there is a period in which the player is absent, so it is assumed that these waiting-for-demo demonstration designation commands are due to the player changing. When it is output.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 156 of this embodiment sends a customer waiting demonstration designation command to the effect control board 80 when a predetermined time elapses after the special symbol change ends. The invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 156 does not generate a start prize, and the number of reserved memories is 0 and the game is not in a big hit game or a small hit game. A customer waiting demo designation command may be sent to the effect control board 80 immediately without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined time. In this way, when the game control microcomputer 156 immediately sends the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the effect control board 80 without waiting for the elapse of the predetermined time after the end of the change of the special symbol, the effect control board 80 The measurement of the predetermined time is started from the time when the effect control command received in the command analysis process is determined to be a customer waiting demo designation command, and when the predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined customer waiting demo is displayed on the effect display device 9 You can make it.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the state in which the player is not playing a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, even if the player is playing a game, it is not during a big hit game or a small hit game, and the reserved memory is stored. A state in which there is no change in the effect symbol for a predetermined period is defined as a non-game state.

  The variation display command is an effect control command transmitted at the start of variation in order to specify a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol. Is a command to specify.

  The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and performs an effect display display control and an effect sound (effect sound) output control on the effect display device 9. Electrical component control means such as 81 is mounted. The effect control board 80 is equipped with a setting changeover switch 300 for setting various settings to be described later in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the setting changeover switch 300 is arranged on the effect control board 80 so as to face the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and through a notch 270 a formed in the board storage case 270. The game board unit 250 can be operated from the outside. Therefore, the setting changeover switch 300 is an operation unit that cannot be operated by the player and that can be operated only by a person related to the game hall.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and the display control of the effect display device 9 displays the effect symbols in a variable manner. And sound output control from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects the detection signals from the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a, thereby operating the operation lever 600 and the player of the operation button 516. Detects operations by.

  The production control microcomputer 81 controls the display of the stage decoration LED 25b provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51, the ball cut LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side. In addition, lighting control of each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display 8b. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first change display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result that the change display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variation display result notification command indicating a predetermined determination result that the variation display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the effect symbol variation stop (determination) on the effect display device 9. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (highly accurate low base state, timeless probability changing state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is time variation control and probability variation. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-variable probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set in accordance with the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start port 15a is detected by the first start port switch 14a and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred, and the first special symbol display 8a. Is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start port 15b is detected by the second start port switch 14b and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred, and the second special symbol display 8b. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area set in the effect display device 9 or the like. This is a notification command. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. And transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. And transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which one of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Among these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result.

  The command C7XXH is an effect control command for initializing the sub-board, and at the same time, an effect control command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed the initialization process.

  In this embodiment, in the first start port switch passing process or the second start port switch passing process (see FIG. 10), whether or not the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the occurrence of the start winning, It is determined whether or not it is determined as “small hit”, and in which range of determined values the random value for determining the type of big hit and the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, a value for designating that the variation display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot”, or a value for designating the big hit type is set, and the effect control board 80 is set. Control to send. In addition, a value for designating a range of a determined value including a random value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 80 is performed. The CPU 86 of the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 determines whether or not the variation display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The jackpot type can be recognized, and the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value for determining the variation pattern type is included in the predetermined range of determination values based on the value set in the variation category command.

  Note that the effect control commands shown in FIG. 8 show part of the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and effect control other than these effect control commands The command is also transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 81 including a CPU 86 and a RAM 85. In the effect control board 80, the CPU 86 operates according to a program stored in the built-in ROM 84 and receives an effect control command via the input circuit 260. Among these, the ROM 84 stores data relating to images displayed on the effect display device 9 in various effects, a time chart such as display start timing and end timing, and the like for each effect type. Thus, data such as player setting values set by the player is stored. Further, the CPU 86 performs display control of the effect display device 9 such as generation of an image to be displayed on the effect display device 9 and adjustment of the light emission intensity of the backlight 9c on the VDP (video display processor) 262 based on the effect control command. Perform the display control process to be performed.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 262 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 262 is a CGROM 205 that stores data such as characters (image data such as persons, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data) as image element data used as sprite images, a frame A display control circuit is configured together with SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as a buffer area (VRAM area).

  CPU 86 outputs a command for reading out necessary data from CGROM (not shown) to VDP 262 in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 262 reads image data from the CGROM in response to a command from the CPU 86. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  In this embodiment, the sound processing IC 173, the D / A converter IC 177, and the D that generate sounds output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b in cooperation with the production control microcomputer 81 (CPU 86). A digital amplifier 175 that amplifies the sound signal (generated sound) converted into an analog signal by the / A converter IC 177 is mounted on the effect control board 80, and the CPU 86 performs sound based on the effect control command from the main board 31. The number (ID) data is output to the sound processing IC 173, and the sound processing IC 173 generates a sound corresponding to the sound number (ID) data.

  When the sound number data is input from the production control microcomputer 81, the sound processing IC 173 individually outputs the sound and sound effect corresponding to the input sound number data for each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b. And output to the digital amplifier 175. The digital amplifier 175 amplifies the output level of the D / A converter IC 177 to a volume set by the effect control microcomputer 81 (CPU 86) and outputs the amplified sound to each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a sound data ROM 174 is locally connected to the sound processing IC 173. In the sound data ROM 174, the speakers 27R, 27L for outputting sounds corresponding to various effects performed by the effect commands corresponding to the sound number (ID) data in association with the sound number (ID) data. Sound control data for each of 27a and 27b is stored. In other words, these sound control data are output from sound effects or sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b during the production period (for example, the decorative pattern variation period) (volume, position where sound image is localized, echo, etc.) This is a collection of data in which the presence or absence of the effect is described together with the sound source data in time series.

  Thus, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect control microcomputer 81, the sound processing IC 173, and the VDP 262 are individually mounted on the effect control board 80. In addition, a setting changeover switch 300 is locally connected to the effect control microcomputer 81, and a signal from the setting changeover switch 300 is input to the effect control microcomputer 81.

  Next, the setting changeover switch 300 will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the setting changeover switch 300 includes a total of 16 channels from 0 to F, and is a selector switch that changes these channels by rotating the knob 301. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a store clerk or the like of the hall (game room) switches the pachinko gaming machine 1 after switching the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 to any of channels 0 to F. In the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the initial value of the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and the light output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. It is possible to set an initial value of the amount of light (brightness) and a volume and light amount adjustment range that can be adjusted by the player. In the present embodiment, the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light amount set by switching the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300, and the adjustment range of the sound volume and the light amount that can be adjusted by the player in each channel are set as the hall setting. Define as value.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, as the initial value of the light quantity (luminance), the channels 0 to 2 and the channels B to F are the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, the right The amount of light output by the frame LED 28c is assigned to “100%” which is a normal amount, and the channel 3 is output by the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. The amount of light output by the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c is the normal amount. Is assigned to “30%” and channels 8 to A are Decorative LED 25a, stage decoration LED25b, ceiling lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, the amount of light that is output at the right frame LED28c allocated to "65%" for a normal volume.

  On the other hand, as an initial value of the volume, the channel 0 is assigned to “0 (silence)” in which no sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b, and the channels 27 and 27 are assigned to the speakers 27L and 27R. , 27a, 27b are assigned to “1” where the sound is output at a very low volume, and the sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b at a volume higher than the volume “1”. “4” is assigned to channel 4, and “4” is assigned to channel 4 where audio is output from loudspeaker 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b at a volume higher than volume “2”. Is assigned to “4” in which sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b at a volume larger than the volume “3”. The channel 6 is assigned to “5”, in which sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b at a volume larger than the volume “4”, and the channel 7 is assigned to the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. Is assigned to “6” which outputs a sound with a volume larger than the volume “5”, and the sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a and 27b with a volume larger than the volume “6”. Assigned to “7”.

  As an initial value of the volume, the channel 9 is assigned to “8” in which sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b at a volume higher than the volume “7”. Are assigned to “9” from which the sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b at a volume larger than the volume “8”, and the volume “9” is assigned to the channel B from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. Is assigned to “10”, which is output at a volume higher than “10”, and is output to channel C from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b at a volume higher than the volume “10”. ”And is output to the channel D at a volume higher than the volume“ 11 ”from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. Is assigned to “12”, and is assigned to “13” in which sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b at a volume larger than the volume “12”. And assigned to “14”, in which sound is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b at a volume larger than the volume “13”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a hall clerk or the like turns on the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 is switched to one of the channels 0 to F. As will be described in detail later, when the player operates the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600, the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, and the left are within a range corresponding to the switched channels 0 to F. The player can adjust the amount of light output from the frame LED 28b and the right frame LED 28c and the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. That is, by switching the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 to one of the channels 0 to F, the light amount (luminance) and volume range (adjustable range) that can be adjusted by the player can be set together with the above-described initial value. It is like that.

  Specifically, in the channels 0 to 2, the player sets the light amounts output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c to “100%” and “65%”. , “30%” can be selected and adjusted, and the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b can be selected and adjusted from “0” and “1”. .

  In the channels 5 to A, the player sets the light amounts output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c to “100%”, “65%”, “30”. % ”Can be selected and adjusted, and the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b can be adjusted to“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”“ 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”. , “8”, “9” can be selected and adjusted, and in the channels B to F, the player can use the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Can be selected and adjusted from among “100%”, “75%”, and “50%” and the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. The output volume is “2”, “3” “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “10”, “11”, “12”, “13” ] And “14” can be selected and adjusted.

  The channel 3 and the channel 4 are light-saving modes for suppressing the power consumption of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the amount of light output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. The player cannot be adjusted from the initial value “10%” or “30%”, and the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is the initial value “2” or “ From 3), the player cannot be adjusted. In this way, by setting the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the power saving mode of the channel 3 and the channel 4, by restricting the volume change by the player, it is issued when a disaster such as a fire or an earthquake occurs in the amusement hall. The alarm sound can be prevented from being drowned out by the sound output from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the player can be evacuated smoothly in the event of a disaster. In the present embodiment, the volume and light amount set by the player operating the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 are defined as the player setting value.

  Further, by setting the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the power saving mode of the channel 3 and the channel 4, the change of the volume and the light quantity by the player is regulated, for example, as the management policy of the game hall, the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and Contrary to this, even if an attempt is made to suppress the power consumption of the game hall by setting the light amount small, the volume and the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are set large by the player, and the power consumption cannot be suppressed. Can be prevented, and the effect of suppressing power consumption by the power saving mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be ensured.

  In this embodiment, in the power saving mode in which the change of the volume by the player can be regulated, the initial value of the volume is only “2” or “3”, and the initial value of the light amount is “10%” or “30%”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and initial values other than these may be set as the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light amount in the power saving mode.

In this embodiment, in the channels 5 to A, the light amounts output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are “100%”, “65%”, “ “30%” can be selected and adjusted. In the channels B to F, the amount of light output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c is “100%”. "75%", and it can be adjusted by selecting from among "50%", but the present invention is not limited thereto, the channel B to F, decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED25b, ceiling lamp module 530, left The amount of light output by the frame LED 28b and the right frame LED 28c is added to “100%”, “75%”, and “50%”. , By adjustable by selecting the channel 5~A as "65%" can be adjusted by selecting the "30%" may be possible to adjust the light amount in finer steps.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56). After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether or not the content of the program is valid, a main process (not shown) after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). The backup RAM area is a storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55. When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. A value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (production control board 80) (step S13). When the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the notification for notifying that the initialization of the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is completed from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b as an initialization completion notification. Is performed by outputting the notification sound with the maximum volume and emitting the maximum amount of light. At the same time, the effect display device 9 displays a screen informing that the initialization of the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been completed.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 81 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 are input via the input circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: step S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. Processing is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command for which transmission setting has been made in the variation pattern setting process to the effect control microcomputer 81 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b The variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variation display mode when the variation display result is a loss symbol.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the change display state of the effect symbol is displayed after the effect symbol change display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect design is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas of the effect display device 9.

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 In the same way as when the symbol variation display mode is “probability variation big hit B” to be described later, after the effect symbol variation display is performed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probability variation big hit B symbol, for example, “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol), which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is changed to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 15a is turned on, that is, the start winning to the first start port 15a is made. If it has occurred, the first start port switch that determines whether the winning is a super hit or the super reach in the variation display corresponding to the start winning, and transmits a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result A passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14b for detecting that the game ball has won the second start port 15b is turned on, that is, if a start win to the second start port 15b has occurred, A determination is made as to whether or not a big win or super reach is reached, and a second start-port switch passing process for transmitting a start winning determination result specifying command including the determination result is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start port switch 14a or the second start port switch 14b is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 156 enters a state where the special symbol variation display can be started, the game control microcomputer 156 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the fluctuation display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation display. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, transmission settings for transmitting various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 81 are performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S302 (2 in this example). .

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stopped symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 81 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 81, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a sub-CPU main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 81 (specifically, the CPU 86) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  In the sub CPU main process, the CPU 86 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step Ss1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step Ss2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step Ss3). In step Ss2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the production control microcomputer 81 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 86 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step Ss4). By the processing in step Ss4, CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

  The production control microcomputer 81 used in this embodiment also includes an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) (both not shown).

  Next, the CPU 86 sets the RAM 85 in an accessible state (step Ss5), and determines whether or not the processes of steps Sd2 and Sd3 in the power-off detection process (see FIG. 14) to be described later are executed as a backup process. A determination is made based on whether check data is stored in a predetermined backup area (step Ss7).

  When backup processing is not executed (when check data is not stored) (step Ss7; No), the process proceeds to step Ss11, and when backup processing is executed (when check data is stored). (Step Ss7; Yes), data check (parity check in this example) of the backup data storage area provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 is performed (Step Ss8-). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 86 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In a power-off detection process described later, a checksum is calculated by the same process as the above process, and the checksum is stored in the backup data storage area as check data. In step Ss8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum stored as check data. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power outage or the like, the data in the backup data storage area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup data storage area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since erroneous backup data is stored in the backup data storage area, an initialization process (steps Ss11 to 11), which will be described later, is executed when the power is turned on, not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply. Step Ss12) is executed.

  If the check result is normal (step Ss8; Yes), the CPU 86 performs a recovery process for returning the effect control board 80 to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, according to the backup data stored in the backup data storage area of the RAM 85, the amount of light such as the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the LEDs in the ceiling lamp module set by the player during the game The setting data such as the volume emitted from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b is restored (step Ss9), and the backup data stored in the backup data storage area of the RAM 85 is cleared (step Ss10). Then, the process proceeds to step Ss14.

  In this embodiment, the backup data is cleared after the setting data such as the light amount and the volume set by the player during the game is restored in the restoration process of the effect control board 80, but the present invention is not limited to this. The backup data may be retained even after the setting data such as the light quantity and volume set by the player during the game is restored, and these backup data may be stored in the SRAM. It may be something that does not disappear. In addition, the backup data in the present embodiment is a predetermined number (for example, 50) at the time when the power-off detection process is executed, in addition to the setting data such as the light amount and the volume set by the player during the game. Receiving history of production control command, number of reserved memories, total time that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, total number of game balls launched, game data such as base and jackpot winning probability in the pachinko gaming machine 1, total number of balls played Etc.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 86 performs a RAM clear process (step Ss11). Then, the setting data such as the light amount of the LED in the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the top lamp module 530, and the sound volume emitted from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b are initialized (step Ss12). ). After execution of the process of step Ss10 or step S12, the CPU 86 uses a random number circuit (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 80 for use in determining the effect to be executed during the display of the effect symbol variation. A random number circuit setting process for initial setting is executed (step Ss14).

  Then, the CPU 86 starts the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 (step Ss15), and determines whether the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is completed (step Ss17). These initialization completion determinations can be made, for example, by determining whether or not a predetermined signal indicating that initialization has been completed and the state has shifted to an operable state has been output from the audio processing IC 173 or VDP 262. good. When the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is not completed (step Ss17; No), the processing of step Ss17 is cyclically performed until the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is completed, and the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are performed. When the initialization process is completed (step Ss17; Yes), the initialization completion notification of the audio processing IC 173 is started by outputting a notification sound of a predetermined volume from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b (step Ss17a). . As the predetermined sound volume, for example, “14” is set as the initial sound volume and the maximum sound volume that can be set by the player. In this embodiment, the initialization completion notification of the sound processing IC 173 is performed only by outputting a notification sound of a predetermined volume from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound The initialization completion notification of the processing IC 173 is output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b, for example, a notification sound with a maximum volume “14”, a decoration LED 25a, a stage decoration LED 25b, a top lamp module 530, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame. You may make it carry out by light emission of the light quantity of "100%" of LED28c. Then, it is determined whether or not the initialization completion notification period has ended (step Ss17b). Note that the notification period of the initial completion notification in the present embodiment is set to 10 seconds. If the initialization completion notification period has not ended (step Ss17b), the process of step Ss17b is repeated until the initialization completion notification period ends.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, an example of performing initialization completion notification in the initialization process is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these initialization completion notifications are By executing in the sub CPU timer interrupt process or loop process, the CPU 86 may be able to execute processes other than the initialization by the timer interrupt during the initialization period of the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262.

  In this embodiment, the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are initialized at the same time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are initialized. The initialization of the audio processing IC 173 and the initialization of the VDP 262 are completed by the speaker 27L, and the notification sound pattern of each initialization is made different. You may make it alert | report by the alerting sound of the predetermined volume from 27R, 27a, 27b.

  In the present embodiment, the completion notification of the initialization of the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is notified by a notification sound of a predetermined volume, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notification of the notification sound of a predetermined volume is It may be executed during initialization of the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 or when an error occurs during the initialization.

  When the notification period of the initialization completion notification has ended (step Ss17b; Yes), it is determined whether or not the player set values for the volume and light quantity set by the player exist (step Ss18). When the player setting value exists (step Ss18; yes), the volume and the light amount are set to the player setting value (step Ss19a), and when the player setting value does not exist (step Ss18; No), the CPU 86. By determining the channel in which the setting changeover switch 300 is set, the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light quantity corresponding to the channel are set as the hall setting values in the volume and light quantity of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the CPU 86 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the production control microcomputer 81 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step Ss20). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 86 first disables the interrupt (step Ss21), executes the display random number update process (step Ss22), and the initial value random number update process (step Ss23). The interrupt is permitted again (step Ss24). That is, the CPU 86 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The display random number update process is a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number. The initial value random number update process is an initial value. This is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number for use. The initial value random number is, for example, a random number for determining an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a determination random number for determining an aspect of the effect during the change of the effect symbol.

  In this embodiment, after the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is started in step Ss15, the initialization completion notification of only the voice processing IC 173 is started in step Ss17a. The present invention is not limited to this, and the initialization completion notification of the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 may be simultaneously executed in step Ss17a. In the case where the initialization completion notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is executed at the same time in step Ss17a, the notification completion notification of the VDP 262 is executed by light emission, such as speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b. In addition, a notification means having a different notification method from the notification means for notifying the initialization completion notification of the voice processing IC 173 by a notification sound is provided separately, and the player can grasp the initialization completion of the VDP 262 by the light emission of the notification LED or the like You may do it. Also, when the initialization completion notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is separately executed, the initialization completion notification of the voice processing IC and the initialization completion notification of the VDP 262 may be executed at different timings.

  In the present embodiment, the player setting values of the sound volume and the light amount are backed up in the power interruption detection process, and if the player setting values exist when the power is turned on, the sound volume and the light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are set. Although the player setting value is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player setting value of the volume and the light amount may not be backed up in the power interruption detection process. In this case, if the CPU 86 determines the channel in which the setting switch is set when the power is turned on, the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light amount in each channel are set to the volume and light amount of the pachinko gaming machine 1. good.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 86 executes the sub CPU timer interrupt process of steps Ss30 to Ss39 shown in FIG. In the sub CPU timer interrupt process, first, the timer interrupt flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 is cleared (step Ss30), and whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not it is turned on). A power-off detection process is detected (step Ss31). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 86 saves necessary data in the backup data storage area. Next, command analysis processing is executed (step Ss32). In the command analysis process executed in step Ss32, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 of the main board 31 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step Ss32, an initialization completion notification process is executed (step Ss32 '). In the initialization completion notification process executed in step Ss32 ′, the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b indicate that the main board 31 has been initialized based on the execution of the initialization process in the main board 31. Is notified by the sound output from the LED, the decoration of the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the light emission of the left frame LED 28b and the right frame LED 28c, and the display of the notification screen on the effect display device 9.

  After the initialization completion notification process is executed in step Ss32 ', an effect control process process is executed (step Ss33). In the effect control process of step Ss33, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 9, a sound output operation from the speakers 27, 27R, 27a, and 27b, and lighting in decorative light emitters such as the decoration LED 25a and the stage decoration LED 25b. The control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the motion and the driving operation in the rendering model are determined, determined and set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 31.

  Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step Ss34), and then an effect setting adjustment process is executed (step Ss37). In the effect setting adjustment process in step Ss37, the light quantity of the decorative light emitters such as the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the top lamp module 530 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. The volume adjustment is accepted and set by the player's operation. Then, after the effect setting adjustment process in step Ss37 is finished, the volume and light amount set values set by the player on the condition that no game is played in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (non-game state) are invalidated. Then, a setting invalidation process (step Ss38) for setting the volume and the light amount to the hall setting values is performed. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step Ss39), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the power-off detection process (step Ss31) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the power-off detection process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power-off signal indicating that the power voltage from the power board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value (step Sd1). If there is no power-off signal input (step Sd1; No), the process ends. If there is a power-off signal input (step Sd1 Yes), the backup including the player setting data of the volume and light amount shown in FIG. Data is specified (step Sd2), and the specified backup data is stored in a backup data storage area provided in the RAM 85 (step Sd3). Then, after creating the check data used when restoring the backup data as described above and storing it in the backup data storage area (step Sd4), a loop process that does not execute any process until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected Migrate to

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a command analysis process (step Ss32) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the command analysis process, the CPU 86 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the CPU 86 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason of +2 is that reading is performed in units of 2 bytes (1 command).

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command (step S614), the CPU 86 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM 85 (step S615). Then, a variation pattern designation command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the CPU 86 displays the display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the display result designation formed in the RAM 85. Store in the command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the CPU 86 sets a symbol confirmation command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a gaming state designation command (step S621), the CPU 86 updates the gaming state designation command reception flag to a gaming state designation command reception flag corresponding to the gaming state (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is the first symbol variation designation command (step S631), the first symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S632). If the received effect control command is the second symbol variation designation command (step S633), the second symbol variation designation command reception flag is set (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is an initialization designation command (step S635), an initialization designation command reception flag is set (step S636).

  If the received control command is another definition command, the CPU 86 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S637).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the initialization completion notification process (step Ss32 ') in the sub CPU interrupt process shown in FIG. In the initialization completion notification process, the CPU 86 determines whether or not an initial designation command reception flag is set (step Se1). If the initialization designation command reception flag is not set (step Se1; No), the initialization completion notification process is terminated, and if the initialization designation command reception flag is set (step Se1; Yes), the initialization Clearing the command to receive the command to be specified (step Se2), the main board 31 is notified of the completion of the initialization process in steps S10 to S15, the notification sound of the maximum volume by the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b, and the decoration LED 25a, The stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c start to emit light at the maximum volume, and display the notification screen on the effect display device 9 (step Se3).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the initialization completion notification period has ended (step Se4). Note that the notification period of the initial completion notification in the present embodiment is set to 10 seconds. If the initialization completion notification period has not ended (step Se4; No), the process of step Se4 is repeated until the initialization completion notification period ends, and the initialization completion notification period ends. (Step Se4; Yes), the notification sound output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b, the light emission of the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the effect display device 9 stops the display of the notification screen and ends the initialization completion notification process.

  In the present embodiment, if the initialization designation command reception flag is set in the sub CPU timer interrupt process, the initialization completion notification is notified by the loudspeaker 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and the decoration LED 25a. , Stage decoration LED 25b, ceiling lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c, and light emission of the maximum volume, and display of the notification screen on the effect display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to this, these The notification sound of the maximum volume by the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b, the light emission of the maximum volume by the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the sky lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c, and the notification screen on the effect display device 9 Is displayed in the command analysis process. It may be executed during de reception.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step Ss33) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the CPU 86 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the change display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized, but the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is realized. The control related to the variable display and the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) synchronized with the change of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 156 or not. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designation command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the production control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the production symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Winning display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit game process (step S805).

  Process during winning game (step S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (step S806).

  Winning end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the CPU 86 first reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step S821). The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern determined at the start of variation in the special symbol process.

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the CPU 86 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result specifying command is the third variation display result specifying command corresponding to the probable big hit, the CPU 86, for example, of the effect symbols in which 3 symbols are arranged as odd symbols in the odd symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the fourth or fifth variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability or small hit, a plurality of combinations of symbols set in advance as chance symbols as the stop symbols (For example, combinations of effects such as “135”, “334”, “787”...) Are determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit, the CPU 86, for example, a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are evenly arranged as a stop symbol (big hit) Determine the design. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined. It should be noted that some combinations of effect symbols are included in both the lost symbol and the chance eye, and there are cases where the same stop symbol is used in the case of the small hit and the case of the loss.

  In determining these stop symbols, for example, the CPU 86 extracts a random number for determining the stop symbols, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. What is necessary is just to determine the stop symbol of a symbol. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Therefore, the same stop symbol may be determined in the accuracy and the small hit.

  Next, the CPU 86 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command (step S825). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S826). In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 9, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound control for controlling sound output from each speaker. Execution data, operation control execution data for controlling the operation of the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N).

  Next, the CPU 86 performs an effect device (effect display device 9, decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, sky lamp module 530, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Control of the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b, and the operation unit (operation button 516, operation lever 600, etc.) is executed (step S827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 262 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal is output to cause the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c to be turned on / off. In addition, a control signal is output to the audio processing IC 173 in order to output audio from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 86 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the variation display of the effect symbol is performed by the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command, but the CPU 86 has a plurality of types corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from the variation patterns.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (step S828). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S828 +). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the CPU 86 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the VDP 262 corresponds to the image data written in the VRAM. The signal is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the change of the effect symbol is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (step S829), the setting invalidation timer set in the effect symbol variation stop process described later is reset (step S830), The effect symbol variation start process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the CPU 86 first checks whether or not the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (step S861).

  When the symbol determination command reception flag is not set (step S861; No), the effect symbol variation stop processing is terminated, and when the symbol determination command reception flag is set (step S861; Yes), the symbol determination command The reception flag is reset (step S862), and control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the effect symbol display result storage area (step S863).

  Next, the CPU 86 checks whether or not it is determined to be a big hit (step S865). Whether or not it is determined to be a big hit can be confirmed by, for example, a variable display result designation command stored in the variable display result designation command storage area.

  When it is determined to be a big hit (step S865; Yes), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S866), and it is determined not to be a big hit (Step S865; No), the CPU 86 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process. And after execution of step S866 or step S867, a predetermined period is set in a setting invalidation timer for monitoring a period during which the variation display of the effect symbol is not executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step 868), and the effect symbol variation stop processing is ended. To do. In addition, as described above, the setting invalidation timer is reset when the change of the effect symbol is started (see step S830).

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the effect setting adjustment process in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the effect setting adjustment process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not the effect symbol process flag is 0 (step Sh1). If the effect symbol process flag is not 0 (step Sh1; No), the process proceeds to step Sh20. If the effect symbol process flag is 0 (step Sh1; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage (step Sh2). The presence / absence of the reserved memory number may be determined by referring to the first reserved memory number notification and the second reserved memory number notification command included in the effect control command received from the main board 31. When there is a pending storage (step Sh2; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sh20, and when there is no pending storage number (step Sh2; No), it is determined whether there is an unanalyzed command in the command reception buffer (step Sh3). ). If there is an unanalyzed command in the command reception buffer (step Sh3; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sh20. If there is no unanalyzed command in the command reception buffer (step Sh3; No), the player presses the operation button 516 for a long time. It is determined whether or not there is an operation (step Sh4). That is, in this embodiment, whether or not there is a long press operation of the operation button 516 by the player only when the game is not a big hit game or a small hit game, and there is no reserved memory and the production pattern does not change. Judgment.

  When there is no long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; No), it progresses to step Sh20, and when there is a long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; Yes), it is whether it is a power saving mode, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channel 3 or the channel 4 in which the player cannot adjust the volume and light quantity (step Sh5). In the power saving mode (step Sh5; Yes), for example, a display by the player on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that the volume / light quantity cannot be adjusted, or speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b. Notification is made by outputting an error sound or the like (step Sh5 +), and the effect setting adjustment process is terminated.

  If the power saving mode is not set (step Sh5; No), it is determined whether or not the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is any one of channel B to channel F (step Sh6). When the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is any one of channel B to channel F (step Sh6; Yes), the volume can be adjusted in the range of “2 to 14” on the screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, a setting adjustment screen that can be adjusted from “100%”, “75%”, and “50%” is displayed (see FIG. 24) (step Sh7), and the process proceeds to step Sh11.

  When the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is not any of the channels B to F (step Sh6; No), the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is any one of the channels 5 to A. Whether or not (step Sh8). When the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is any one of channel 5 to channel A (step Sh8; Yes), the volume can be adjusted in the range of “2 to 9” on the screen of the effect display device 9 and Then, a setting adjustment screen that can be adjusted from “100%”, “65%”, and “30%” is displayed (step Sh9), and the process proceeds to step Sh11.

  When the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is not any of channel 5 to channel A (step Sh8; No), the volume can be adjusted in the range of “0 to 1” on the screen of the effect display device 9, and A setting adjustment screen that can be adjusted from “100%”, “65%”, and “30%” is displayed (step Sh10), and the process proceeds to step Sh11.

  Note that, in the setting adjustment screens in step Sh7, step Sh9 and step Sh10, specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, the operation levers are operated within the ranges determined in the respective steps, as shown in FIG. A dialog that can be selected by the control lever 600 and a dialog that can be selected by the operation lever 600 within a range in which the light amounts of the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are determined in each step are displayed. ing. The player can select one of the two dialogs by tilting the operation lever 600 back and forth, and tilt the operation lever 600 left and right to adjust the volume or light amount in the selected dialog. It can be changed. Then, the player finally operates the operation button 516 to adjust the volume of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b and the amount of light of the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. By executing the setting operation, the volume and light amount in the setting operation can be set as the player setting values. That is, the player selects the setting desired to be changed from the volume and the amount of light by tilting the operation lever 600 up and down, and then tilts the operation lever 600 left and right and operates the operation button 516 after the selection. The volume and the light amount can be set independently.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a store clerk or the like on the hall (game room) side can set both the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light amount by operating the setting changeover switch 300. When setting the initial value of the volume of the gaming machine 1 and the initial value of the amount of light, the operation of setting the initial value of the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the initial value of the amount of light can be saved only by operating the setting switch 300. On the other hand, the player can output the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b, and the amount of light output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. The volume and light quantity can be set in detail by operating the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 so that the desired volume or light quantity can be obtained. To have.

  After executing the processing of step Sh7, step Sh9 or step Sh10, the CPU 86 tilts the operation lever 600 in the left-right direction when the volume is selected as a setting to be changed by the player tilting the operation lever 600 in the vertical direction. By determining whether or not the operation button 516 has been operated after the change destination volume has been selected by the operation, a volume setting operation reception process for receiving a volume setting operation is executed (step Sh11). In the operation reception process, it is determined whether or not a volume setting operation has been received (step Sh12). If the volume setting operation is not accepted (step Sh12; No), the process proceeds to step Sh15. If the volume setting operation is accepted (step Sh12; Yes), the selection is performed by setting the volume in the process of Sh11. A numerical value (setting value) is specified (step Sh13), and the specified selection numerical value (setting value) is updated as a volume player setting value (step Sh14).

  Next, in step Sh15, when the light amount is selected as a setting to be changed by the player by tilting the operation lever 600 in the vertical direction, the CPU 86 selects the change destination light amount by the tilting operation of the operation lever 600 in the left-right direction. Then, by determining whether or not the operation button 516 has been operated, a light amount setting operation reception process for receiving a light amount setting operation is executed (step Sh15). In the light amount setting operation reception process, the light amount setting operation is performed. It is determined whether or not an operation has been accepted (step Sh16). If the light quantity setting operation is not accepted (step Sh16; No), the process proceeds to step Sh19. If the light quantity setting operation is accepted (step Sh16; Yes), the light quantity is set by the processing of Sh15. A numerical value (setting value) is specified (step Sh17), and the specified selection numerical value (setting value) is updated as a player setting value for the light amount (step Sh18).

  In step Sh <b> 19, the CPU 86 selects and inputs “return to menu” or the like displayed on the setting adjustment screen by operating the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 of the player, so that the volume setting operation reception process or the light amount setting is performed. It is determined whether or not to end the operation reception process is selected (Sh19). If it is not selected to end the volume setting operation reception process or the light amount setting operation reception process (step Sh19; No), the effect setting adjustment process is ended, and the volume setting operation reception process or the light amount setting operation reception process is ended. If it is selected (step Sh19; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sh21. Note that, when the start winning is generated without selecting “return to menu”, the player setting value of the volume updated in step Sh14 and the player setting value of the light amount updated in step Sh18 are applied. In addition, it is also possible to designate execution of the variable display based on the start winning.

  In step Sh20, the CPU 86 determines whether either the volume setting operation reception process or the light amount setting operation reception process is being executed (step Sh20). When the volume setting operation reception process and the light quantity setting operation reception process are not being executed (step Sh20; No), the effect setting adjustment process is terminated, and either the volume setting operation reception process or the light quantity setting operation reception process is being executed. If there is (Step Sh20; Yes), the volume setting operation acceptance process or the light amount setting operation acceptance process is terminated (Step Sh21), and the effect setting adjustment process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a setting invalidation process in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the setting invalidation processing, the CPU 86 first determines the sound output volume from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b and the amount of light of the decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c, and top lamp module 530. It is determined whether or not there is a player set value by (step Sr1). Whether or not there is a player setting value may be determined by whether or not the player setting value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 as shown in FIG. When there is no player set value (step Sr1; No), the setting invalidation process is terminated. When there is a player set value (step Sr1; Yes), the effect control process flag is referred to, and the effect control process is performed. It is determined whether or not the flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step Sr3). In other words, in step Sr3, it is determined whether the game is not in the big hit game or the small hit game, and it is in a state where the change of the effect symbol is not executed. If the effect control process flag is not a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (step Sr3; No), the setting invalidation process is terminated, and the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process. If it is (step Sr3; Yes), the value of the setting invalidation timer is updated by 1 (step Sr4), and it is determined whether or not the value of the setting invalidation timer is 0 (step Sr5).

  If the value of the setting invalidation timer is not 0 (step Sr5; No), the setting invalidation processing is terminated. If the value of the setting invalidation timer is 0 (step Sr5; Yes), the game shown in FIG. The volume and light quantity stored as set values are cleared (step Sr6), and instead of the game set value, the volume and light quantity are set to the volume and light quantity of the hall set value (step Sr7), and setting invalidation processing Exit.

  In this way, when the player is in a non-game state, the player set values of the volume and light quantity are cleared, and the player finishes the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by setting the volume and light quantity of the hall setting value instead. After that, the player and the store clerk at the game hall can return the sound volume and light amount to the initial values without performing any special operation, so that the convenience of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved and the next player can use the pachinko gaming machine. Even if the game is started at 1, it is possible to prevent the settings of the previous player's volume and light amount from being taken over.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the non-game state continues for a certain period and the invalidation timer becomes 0, the volume and light amount stored as the player setting value are cleared, and the sound volume and light amount are set to the hall setting value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the date changes during the non-gaming state, the volume and light amount stored as the player setting value even if the non-gaming state does not continue for a certain period of time. May be cleared, and the volume and light quantity may be set to the hall setting values.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the player can individually set the volume and the light amount, it is possible to individually set the optimum volume and luminance for the player. It can be avoided that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is less interesting.

  Further, for example, when it is desired to restrict the player from setting the volume and light amount from the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 according to the installation situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the business situation of the game hall, the game hall side The setting of the sound volume and the amount of light from the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 by the player can be restricted.

  Further, the volume and light amount can be returned to the initial value of the sound volume and the initial value of the light amount according to the operation of the setting changeover switch 300 without performing any special operation after the game is finished, so that the convenience of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is improved. In addition to improving the volume and the amount of light set by the operation button 516 and the operation lever 600 each time a new player starts a game, the new player can be suppressed from taking over. .

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, by operating the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516, the volume and decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, ceiling lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, which are output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b, Although the amount of light output from the right frame LED 28c is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player setting value of the volume and the amount of light set by the player in the previous game is set via the portable terminal 901. By inputting to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player may save time and effort to set the volume and light amount by operating the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 for each game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A specific modification will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a gaming system in the present modification. As shown in FIG. 25, the gaming system of the present modification includes a pachinko gaming machine 1 installed in a game arcade, a management server 900 connected to the Internet, and a portable terminal (mobile phone) 901 carried by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server 900 can exchange data via the two-dimensional code reading function of the portable terminal 901 and the function of connecting to the Internet.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this gaming system is not in the big hit game or the small hit game, and the operation button 516 is operated by the player in a non-game state in which there is no reserved memory and the change of the production symbol is not executed. Is operated, a menu screen (not shown) is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 26, the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs game-related information in the current game as a two-dimensional code by further operating the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 by the player on the menu screen. It has become. The game-related information includes game information directly related to the game such as the number of jackpots, the number of superreach, the number of clear missions, etc. in this game, as well as speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, The volume output from 27b and the amount of light output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are included.

  The game related information included in these two-dimensional codes is read by the two-dimensional code reading function of the portable terminal 901, and then transmitted to the management server 900 by the function of connecting the portable terminal 901 to the Internet, and stored in the management server 900. Is done.

  On the other hand, when a player starts a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player accesses the management server 900 using the portable terminal 901, so that the game stored in the management server 900 from the management server 900 is stored. The portable terminal 901 receives a password including related information.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player further operates the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 with the menu screen displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, as shown in FIG. In addition, a password input screen for inputting a password including game-related information received by the player at the portable terminal 901 is displayed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 accepts a password when the player operates the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 while the password input screen is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has received a password analyzes the received password, thereby allowing a speaker 27L set by the player as a jackpot count, super reach count, clear mission count, and player set value. , 27R, 27a, 27b, game-related information such as the volume of light output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Then, game information such as the number of big hits, the number of super reach, the number of clear missions, etc. is set in a predetermined area so that it can be added in this game, and the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b set by the player as the player set values. Is stored in a predetermined area different from the game information, and the volume of light output from the decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, ceiling lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, and right frame LED 28c.

  Then, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the power saving mode, that is, whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channel 3 or the channel 4 where the volume and light quantity cannot be adjusted by the player. judge.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the power saving mode, the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b as a player setting, the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c The volume of light output from the speaker 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, and the top lamp module are set according to the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light quantity in the power saving mode. 530, the light output from the left frame LED 28b and the right frame LED 28c is performed.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not in the power saving mode, the volume is set to “0” when the player setting value of the volume is within the adjustable range of the hall setting value, that is, when the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is 0-2. Or, if it is “1”, if the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is 5 to A, whether the volume is in the range of “2” to “9”, or whether the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is B In the case of ˜F, it is determined whether or not the volume is in the range of “2” to “14”.

  When the player setting value of the volume is within the adjustable range of the hall setting value, the player setting value is set to the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the player setting value of the volume is adjustable within the hall setting value. When it is outside, the sound volume in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to a value closest to the player setting value of the sound volume among the sound volume values that the player can set.

  Specifically, when the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is any one of 0 to 2, if the player setting value of the volume is “0” or “1”, the volume in the pachinko gaming machine 1 If the player setting value of the sound volume is any of “2” to “14”, “1” is set to the sound volume in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, when the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is any one of 5 to A, if the player setting value of the volume is any of “2” to “9”, the volume in the pachinko gaming machine 1 If the player setting value is set to any one of “10” to “14”, the volume in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to “9” and the player setting for the volume is set. If the value is “0” or “1”, “2” is set to the volume in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, when the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is any of B to F, if the player setting value of the volume is any one of “2” to “14”, the volume in the pachinko gaming machine 1 If the player setting value of the volume is “0” or “1”, the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to “2”.

  Then, the player's set value of the light amount is compared with the light amount value that can be set by the player in the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300, and the light amount in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set by the player. The value closest to the player setting value of the light amount is set from among the values.

  Specifically, when the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is either 0-2 or 5-A, the player setting value of the light amount is “100%”, “65%”, “30” % ”, The player setting value is set to the light amount in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and if the player setting value of the light amount is“ 75% ”or“ 50% ”, the player in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Set “65%” for the light intensity. Further, when the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300 is any of B to F, if the player setting value of the light amount is “100%”, the player setting is set to the light amount in the pachinko gaming machine 1. If the player setting value for light quantity is “65%”, “75%” is set for the light quantity in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and if the player setting value for light quantity is “30%”, Set “50%” as the light amount in the pachinko machine 1.

  When the player finishes the game by operating the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 on the menu screen, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the number of big hits, the number of super reaches, the number of clear missions, etc. stored in the predetermined area. Game information of this game is updated to game information in this game, and the updated game information and volume data indicating volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b as player settings, a decoration LED 25a, a stage decoration LED 25b, A two-dimensional code is generated from game-related information including the light amount data indicating the amount of light output from the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c, and as illustrated in FIG. 26, the generated two-dimensional code is generated. Is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may delete the player set value stored in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by displaying the two-dimensional code on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  As described above, after the player reads the two-dimensional code with the portable terminal 901, the game-related game such as the number of jackpots, the number of superreach, the number of clear missions, the volume data, and the light quantity data included in the two-dimensional code. Information is transmitted to the management server 900 via the connection function of the portable terminal 901 to the Internet.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, the player can save time and effort to separately adjust the volume and the amount of light for each game, and the allowable range allowed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side. The volume and light quantity closest to the volume and light quantity desired by the player can be automatically set.

  In this modified example, when the game is started, the portable server 901 is used to access the management server 900, so that the password including the game-related information stored in the management server 900 is transferred from the management server 900 to the portable terminal 901. And the player inputs the password from the password input screen displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, so that the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b, the decoration LED 25a, and the stage decoration are displayed. The amount of light output from the LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this and is stored in the management server 900. The volume data of the volume and the light quantity data of the light quantity are accessed to the management server 900 using the portable terminal 901. Thus, when the player receives a password from the management server 900 in order to play a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player can set the desired setting value in advance. The password including the volume data of the volume set to the value and the light quantity data of the light amount may be output, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 may set the volume and light amount of the player's desired set values.

  Moreover, in the said Example, according to the channel in which the setting changeover switch 300 is set as a player setting value, a sound volume can be set in steps in the range of 0-14, and light quantity is 30%-100%. Although the setting can be made stepwise in the range, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume and the light amount as the player setting values are within the range according to the channel in which the setting changeover switch 300 is set. , At least one of them may be set steplessly.

  In the above embodiment, the store clerk or the like of the hall (game hall) switches the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 to any one of the channels 0 to F, so that the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is increased. The initial value and the initial value of the light amount output from the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are collectively set to values corresponding to each channel. The present invention is not limited to this, and by providing a volume setting changeover switch for setting an initial value of volume and a light quantity setting changeover switch for setting an initial value of light quantity, The store clerk or the like may be able to individually set the initial value of the volume and the initial value of the light amount.

  Further, in the embodiment, the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 operated to execute an effect at a predetermined timing during the game, the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b, the decoration LED 25a, and the stage. The decorative LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are used for setting the light amount of light output, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 Individually set the volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and the volume of light output from the decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, top lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c.・ A pachinko machine 1 game with a light intensity setting Is provided at a position where the player can operate, and the player operates the operation unit to output the volume and decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, ceiling lamp module 530, and left frame LED 28b output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. , The amount of light output from the right frame LED 28c may be set.

  In the above embodiment, the player can operate the operation symbol 516 by operating the operation button 516 only when the game is not a big hit game or a small hit game, and there is no reserved memory and the production symbol does not fluctuate. If the flag is 0 and there is no pending memory and unanalyzed command, that is, not in big hit game or small hit game, only in the non-game state where there is no pending memory and there is no change in the performance symbol The sound output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b and the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are output by operating the operation button 516 for a long time. Although the amount of light can be set, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the change of the production pattern, during the big hit game or during the small hit game Even if the player operates the operation button 516, the sound volume and decoration LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, ceiling lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, and right frame LED 28c output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b are output. It may be possible to set the amount of light to be transmitted.

  In the above embodiment, the audio processing IC 173 is initialized, and the initialization completion notification of the audio processing IC 173 is performed with a notification sound of a predetermined volume. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an abnormal winning error, Even when each error occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a radio wave error or a full tank error, the error sound may be notified with a notification sound of a predetermined volume.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the non-game state in which the setting invalidation timer is not in the big hit game or the small hit game and there is no reserved memory and the change of the effect symbol is not executed continues for a predetermined period (set) In the setting invalidation process, the player setting values of the volume and the light amount are cleared in the setting invalidation process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball such as a hitting guide rail (not shown) can be used. A launch sensor for detecting the launch of a game ball is provided in the vicinity of the passage route, and the player setting values of the volume and the light amount are cleared in the setting invalidation process by not detecting the launch of the game ball for a predetermined period by the launch sensor. Anyway.

  Further, in the embodiment, a hall clerk or the like turns on the pachinko gaming machine 1 after switching the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 to any of the channels 0 to F, so that the decoration LED 25a, stage The initial value of the light amount output from the decoration LED 25b, the ceiling lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c and the initial value of the sound volume output from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b are set. Even after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the store clerk or the like of the hall (game room) switches the knob 301 of the setting changeover switch 300 to any of the channels 0 to F to decorate LED 25a, stage decoration LED 25b, top lamp module 530, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c The initial value and the speaker 27L of the amount of light that is force, 27R, 27a, may be set to an initial value of the volume that is output from 27b.

  Further, in the embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 86 of a variation pattern such as an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, 1 is used when the variation starts. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the CPU 86 by two or more commands. Specifically, when two commands are used for notification, the CPU 56 uses the first command for the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, before reaching reach (if not reaching, before the so-called second stop). Changes after reaching the reach (after so-called second stop if no reach is reached) such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-drawing effects in the second command. You may make it transmit the command which shows time or a fluctuation aspect. In this case, the CPU 86 may perform presentation control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands.

  The CPU 56 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the CPU 86 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player can change the volume and the amount of light by long pressing the operation button 516, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume and the amount of light can be changed. The configuration may also be applied to a slot machine. When changing the volume and amount of light in the slot machine, for example, the volume and amount of light as shown in FIG. 24 can be adjusted on the effect display device of the slot machine by pressing and holding the effect button, the MAX bet button, the reel stop button, etc. It is only necessary to display a simple setting adjustment screen and change the volume and the amount of light by operating the effect button, the MAX bet button, the reel stop button, and the like.

1 Pachinko machine 25a Decoration LED
25b Stage decoration LED
27L, 27R Speaker 27a, 27b Speaker 28b Left frame LED
28c Right frame LED
86 CPU
300 Setting changeover switch 516 Operation button 530 Top lamp module 600 Operation lever

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Sound output means capable of outputting sound;
A light emitting means for emitting light with a settable light quantity;
A first setting means capable of setting the volume of the sound output from the sound output means on the game hall side;
Second setting means by which the player can set the volume of the sound output from the sound output means;
Error notification means for notifying an error based on detecting a predetermined error;
With
The second setting means allows the player to set a volume within a predetermined range from a reference value that is the volume set by the first setting means, and depending on the setting by the first setting means, the player may adjust the volume. Is not configurable,
The error notification means causes the sound output means to output an error sound at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume setting, and causes the light emission means to emit light at a predetermined light amount regardless of the light amount setting,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first setting means can set whether or not the sound volume can be set by the second setting means and a settable range by one setting operation. Before Symbol first setting means can set the amount of light emitted from said light emitting means,
The second setting means can individually set the volume of the sound output from the sound output means and the amount of light emitted from the light emitting means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first setting unit can set the volume setting and the light amount setting by the second setting unit and a settable range by one setting operation. .

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