JP6088774B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a predetermined game is possible and an effect is executed.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined game value is given. is there. In addition, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit is a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is, for example, that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is easy to win, or is advantageous for a player. To generate a right for the game, to be in a state where the conditions for paying out the game medium are easily established, to be paid out, and to give a score necessary for playing the game ( However, they are only examples.)

  In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a variable display display result of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game medium at the start winning opening. A specific gaming state occurs. The derived display is to stop the display of symbols (excluding stop before so-called re-variable display). When the specific gaming state occurs, for example, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to the specific gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are stopped, swung, and enlarged in a state that continues for a predetermined time and matches the specific display result. The occurrence of a specific gaming state before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols are variably displayed synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display portion is not the specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a specific gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, the control board that controls the gaming machine is equipped with an LED that notifies the operation state of the control board, and the processing state on the control board is changed by changing the notification mode according to the gaming state. There are some which notify (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

JP 2008-167822 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, only the processing status in the control board is notified, so which part of the circuit on the control board is defective when not operating normally. There was a problem that could not be recognized.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of recognizing the occurrence of a non-condition.

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 a predetermined game,
Integrated circuit for control (for example, a production control microcomputer 81) that controls the progress of effects executed in accordance with the game, and an integrated circuit for processing that performs predetermined processing based on control instructions from the integrated circuit for control (For example, voice processing IC 173, VDP 262) including at least a board (for example, an effect control board 80),
First operating means provided at a position where operation by the player is impossible;
A second operating means provided at a position where the player can operate;
With
The control integrated circuit includes:
Based on the operation of the first operation means, it is possible to set the output amount of the production effect,
Based on the operation of the second operation means, it is possible to set the output amount of the production effect,
Based on the operation of the first operating means, it is possible to set whether to execute a power saving mode for suppressing power consumption,
When the player is set to execute the power saving mode, the absence condition of the player is established so that the power consumption is suppressed more than the power consumption when the power saving mode is not set. Control according to
In response to the absence condition of the player being established, the setting of the output amount of the production effect based on the operation of the second operation means can be reset,
The board includes notifying means (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 performs the state notifying process in step Ss36) for notably specifying the state of at least one of the control by the control integrated circuit and the process by the processing integrated circuit. ,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to easily grasp the occurrence of a defect in the substrate including the control integrated circuit and the processing integrated circuit on the substrate.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A game control board that includes a game control integrated circuit (for example, a game control microcomputer 156) that controls the progress of the game, and that transmits a predetermined command (eg, an effect control command) to the control integrated circuit of the board. (For example, main board 31),
When the command transmitted from the game control board is received, the notification means notifies the reception of the command (for example, the part where the CPU 86 executes the process of step Sj4 in the state notification process),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it can be easily grasped on the board that the game control board and the board are correctly connected and the command is received.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The notification means performs the notification by the light emission mode of one light emitting diode element (for example, performs notification by the light emission mode of the notification LED 400 including one LED),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the number of light-emitting diode elements can be minimized, so that notification can be performed while suppressing the cost of the substrate.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The notifying means includes a light emitting means, and the light emitting means notifies that no trouble has occurred due to the continuation of the light emitting state (for example, the CPU 86 determines Yes in the process of step Sj1 in the state notifying process, step Sj2 By determining No in this process and ending the state notification process, the notification LED 400 is always lit in the continuous lighting state shown in FIG.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the power is turned on and operating normally, the light emission state is continued, so that it is easy to grasp that the power is turned on and operating normally.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 to means 3, wherein
The notifying means notifies that the processing integrated circuit is being initialized (for example, a portion where the CPU 86 executes the process of step Sa16 in the sub CPU main process).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is possible to easily grasp on the substrate that the processing integrated circuit is being initialized, the processing integrated circuit is abnormal because the predetermined processing is not performed when the power is turned on. It can prevent judging that there exists.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The processing integrated circuit is a sound integrated circuit (for example, a sound processing IC 173) that performs processing related to output of sound effects.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the sound integrated circuit from being determined to be abnormal because no sound is output when the power is turned on.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which is the gaming machine of the example where this invention is applied. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko 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 saving mode process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a status alerting | reporting process. 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 flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-off detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of an undefined command reception log | history. 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 the setting process for halls. 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 alerting | reporting aspect in LED for alerting | reporting.

  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. Figure 1 is a pachinko game machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as pachinko machine 1) is a front view 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 machine 1, and the back side (inward side) will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes 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, the upper front portion of the lower door frame 103 attached to the lower side of the glass door frame 102 is a game ball storage unit that can store pachinko balls (hitting balls) as game media (game balls). An upper plate portion 3 a having a hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 formed on the upper surface thereof protrudes toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko 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 machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a pachinko ball is provided on the right side.

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 platen portion 4 a 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.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27a and 27b, which will be described later, are disposed 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 260 to which game parts related to games 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. When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the first special symbol fluctuation display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started and changed. When the time (variable display time) elapses, 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, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the jackpot game is not executed) is started. 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 It is started based on the fact that the pattern change display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed). When the variable display time (change time) elapses, the display result The stop symbol by combination) 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 accept a pachinko 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 is open upward and is always in a state where a pachinko 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 an open state, the pachinko 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.

  The starting prize-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 in the second starting port 15b (that is, the pachinko 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, the pachinko ball is easy to win the second start port 15b (easy to start start) and is advantageous to the player (first state). ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the closed state, the pachinko ball does not win the second start opening 15b (it becomes difficult to start winning), which is 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. Of the winning balls that are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) and the pachinko ball that has entered the other area are counted as they are. 23. A solenoid 21a (see FIG. 3) for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 which displays the normal symbols as a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner 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. Every time there is a pachinko ball passing through 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 a pachinko ball and allows winning. The winning of the pachinko ball to the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the pachinko ball in 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 the winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7, and an out port 26 for collecting pachinko 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 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 a prize ball LED 51, a ball break LED 52, a decoration LED 25a, a left frame LED 28b, a right frame LED 28c, 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. In addition, sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  Pachinko balls launched from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enter the game area 7 through the hitting guide rail (not shown), and then flow down the game area 7. When a pachinko 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, ten) of pachinko balls wins. Then, if the pachinko ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is permitted with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round.

  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.

  Also, when considering the payout of pachinko balls according to the winning, the time-short state is shorter than the non-time-short state and the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a 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. Accordingly, 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) in the second start port 15b, so the number of pachinko balls ( The ratio of the number of pachinko balls (the number of balls to be paid out) to be paid out as winning balls according to the winning is greater than the number of hitting balls) as compared to the normal gaming 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.

  In this way, the ratio of the number of award balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of pachinko 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 pachinko balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time matches the 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 related to 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 performing ball payout control or the like is mounted Various substrates 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 or the lower plate.

  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 the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 serving as a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a first start port switch 14a, In addition to 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 provided to the player, 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 Output driven in accordance with commands from the control microcomputer 156 The circuit 59, an RTC (real-time clock) capable of outputting time information, calendar information, and the like, a setting changeover switch 300 for setting various settings to be described later in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the operating state (normal) ), An alarm LED 400 including one LED for notifying an abnormal circuit portion.

  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 machine 1 is stopped, even when the power supply is cut off, a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied) or a part of the RAM 55 All contents are saved. 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 the present 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. In the present embodiment, the power cut signal output circuit and the backup power supply power circuit are provided on the power supply board. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these power cuts A signal output circuit or a backup power supply circuit may be provided on the main board 31, or an individual power interruption signal output circuit or a backup power supply circuit may be provided on the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. Anyway.

  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.

The game control microcomputer 156 of the present 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 present invention is not limited thereto, the game control microcomputer 156, if the pending memory number 0 and the jackpot during a game does not occur starting winning, after the end variation of the special symbols, the predetermined time You may make it send a customer waiting demonstration designation | designated command with respect to the production control board 80 immediately, without waiting for progress. 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 the present 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, no start prize is generated and the number of reserved memories is 0 and a big hit game is being played. Therefore, the state in which the customer waiting demonstration is displayed on the effect display device 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.

  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. Further, various setting screens are displayed on the effect display device 9 by operating the setting changeover switch 300. 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 260 can be operated from the outside.

In addition, the production control microcomputer 81 performs lighting control of the notification LED 400 according to the operation state of the production control board 80 and the like. The notification LED 400 is arranged on the effect control board 80 so as to face the back direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the same manner as the setting changeover switch 300, and the lighting (notification) mode is visually recognized from the outside of the game board unit 260. Is possible.

  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 notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H 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 of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. 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.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the occurrence of the start winning in the first start port switch passing process or the second start port switch passing process (see FIG. 10). It is determined whether or not “small hit” is determined, and in which range of determined values the random number 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 transmitted to the effect control board 80.

  Since all the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 are preset (defined) in the effect control board 80 so that they can be analyzed in the effect control board 80, basically All the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 31 can be analyzed by the effect control board 80, but as these effect control commands, special effect control commands used only at the development stage or during operation verification. Or other game machines such as brother machines that are used only in other pachinko gaming machines 1 and are not deleted but remain in the production control command, or commands sent to boards other than the production control board 80 are erroneous. If these commands are sent, undefined frames that cannot be analyzed in the command analysis process described later are sent. It is adapted to be determined to be de.

  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. As such, data such as the reception history of undefined commands and player setting values set by the player are 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 includes a CGROM 205 that stores data such as characters (image data such as people, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data) as image element data used as a sprite image, 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 and the D / A converter IC 177 that generate sounds output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b in cooperation with the production control microcomputer 81 (CPU 86), and the A digital amplifier 175 that amplifies the sound signal (generated sound) converted into an analog signal by the D / A converter IC 177 is mounted on the effect control board 80, and the CPU 86 is based on the effect control command from the main board 31. The sound number (ID) data is output to the sound processing IC 173, and the sound corresponding to the sound number (ID) data is generated by the sound processing IC 173.

  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 corresponding to the volume level set by the production control microcomputer 81 (CPU 86), and outputs the amplified volume to each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b. To do.

  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 the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b during the production period (for example, the decorative symbol variation period) (volume level, position where the sound image is localized, echo) This is a collection of data in which the presence or absence of an effect, etc.) is described along with the sound source data in time series.

  As described above, 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. Among these, the production control microcomputer 81 and the audio processing IC 173 can similarly notify the state by the light emission mode of the notification LED 400 mounted on the production control board 80.

  In addition, the RTC 200, the setting changeover switch 300, and the notification LED 400 described above are locally connected to the effect control microcomputer 81, and time data output from the RTC 200 is input to the effect control microcomputer 81 and set. A signal from the changeover switch 300 is input to the effect control microcomputer 81, and a drive signal is output to the notification LED 400 so that the effect control microcomputer 81 can control the lighting of the notification LED 400. It has become.

  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 the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7A, after a store clerk or the like of the hall (game room) switches the setting switch knob 301 to one of channels 0 to B, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. By inserting the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the game mode in which the player can play and the store clerk of the hall (game room) switches the setting switch knob 301 to any of the channels D to F. By doing this, a store clerk at the hall (game hall) can select a setting mode for making various settings of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, channel C is a spare channel and does not have a specific function. However, depending on the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a specific function may be given to channel C.

  Specifically, channels 0 to B are assigned to the game mode. As shown in FIGS. 7 (B) and 7 (C), in this game mode, channel 0 and channel 6 have the volume level of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b set to the lowest level 1. This is the channel set to (Volume 1). Channel 1 and channel 7 are channels that set the volume level of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b to level 2 (volume 2) that is higher than level 1, and channel 2 and channel 8 Is a channel for setting the volume channel of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b to level 3 (volume 3) larger than level 2.

  Furthermore, channel 3 and channel 9 are channels for setting the volume level of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b to level 4 (volume 4) larger than level 3, and channel 4 and channel A Is a channel for setting the volume level of the sound output from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b to level 5 (volume 5) larger than level 4, and channel 5 and channel B are each speaker 27R, 27L. , 27a, 27b is a channel for setting the volume level of the sound output to level 6 (volume 6) larger than level 5. In the present embodiment, level 6 (volume 6) is the largest volume level.

  In addition, when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channels 0 to 5 among the channels 0 to B, during the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player receives the sound from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b. It is possible to adjust the sound output volume and the light amounts of various light emitting means 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. When the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channels 0 to 5, the maximum volume level (maximum level) that can be set by the player is up to the level (volume) corresponding to each channel. The player can be set only within the range of values.

  Further, among the channels 0 to B, when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channels 6 to B, the decoration LED 25a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, Only the light amount of various light emitting means such as the top lamp module 530 can be adjusted, and the volume level cannot be set. It should be noted that the light quantity of the various light emitting means can be adjusted up to four levels regardless of whether the setting changeover switch 300 is set to channel 0 to 5 or channel 6 to B. However, the upper limit of the setting cannot be set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for the adjustment of these light amounts, the game hall can set the upper limit of the setting by the player as in the case of the volume. You may do it. In the present embodiment, when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to the channels 6 to B, as described above, only the light amount can be adjusted and the volume cannot be adjusted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the setting changeover switch 300 is set to these channels 6 to B, only the volume can be adjusted and the light quantity can be disabled. Both adjustment and light quantity adjustment may be disabled.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7A, channels D to F are assigned to the setting mode. Of these channels, channel D is assigned to a model-specific setting process for performing unique settings for each model of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and channel E is a special setting process for executing detailed settings of backup data, clearing backup data, and the like. Assigned to. Further, as shown in FIG. 7D, the channel F is assigned to a hall setting process for executing setting of power saving mode on / off and setting of RTC time information.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, and the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are 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 by, for example, 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. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data 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. 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 (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  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 the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). 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 of 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.

  In addition, 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 in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening 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 a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols 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. The display control data value 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 in accordance with 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 win 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 hole switch 1 4 a or the second start hole switch 14b has not turned on, depending on the internal state, do any of the of the steps S300 to S310.

  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, performs transmission setting for transmitting various effect control commands to effect control microcomputer 81 updates the internal state (special symbol process flag) to a value corresponding to the 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. When 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 corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). 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) as effect control means 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 proceeds to a check process of the setting changeover switch 300.

  In the check process of the setting changeover switch 300, the CPU 86 determines whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to any one of D to F (step Ss6). When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to any one of D to F (step Ss6; Yes), an effect setting process in which a hall clerk or the like makes various settings of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 21) and the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is not set to any of D to F (step Ss6; No), step Sd2 and step Sd3 in the power-off detection processing described later are performed as backup processing. Is determined 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), a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup data storage area provided in a 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, and 27b and the undefined command reception history are 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 Ss13.

  In the present embodiment, the backup data is cleared after the setting data such as the light amount and the volume set during the game by the player in the restoration process of the effect control board 80 and the undefined command reception history are restored. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and 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 and the undefined command reception history are restored. However, the backup data may be stored in the SRAM so that it does not disappear. In addition, the backup data in the present embodiment refers to setting data such as light quantity and volume set by the player during the game, undefined command reception history, power saving mode setting on / off, power-off detection The reception history of a predetermined number (for example, 50) of production control commands at the time when the process is executed, the number of reserved memories, the total time during which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the total number of game balls fired, the pachinko game It includes game data such as the base and the probability of winning a big hit in the machine 1, the total number of balls played, and the like.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 86 performs a RAM clear process (step Ss11). Then, initial setting data such as the light quantity of LEDs in various light emitting means such as 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, etc. Turn into. After execution of the process of step Ss10 or step S12, the CPU 86 sequentially sets the hall setting values as the initial values in the work area when there are hall setting values of the volume and light quantity set by the hall (game hall) store clerk. On the other hand, if there is no volume and light volume setting value set by the hall (game hall) store clerk (when the factory setting is not set by the hall), the initial value As described above, a preset initial level is sequentially set in the work area. (Step Ss13).

  In this embodiment, as described later, the setting invalidation process for invalidating the player setting value is performed by the sub CPU timer interruption process, so that the business is ended and the power is turned off. Since the player setting value is cleared, it is normal that the player setting value is not stored at the start-up before the start of business.However, for some reason, the player setting value is not stored for some reason. For example, before executing the process of step Ss13, it is determined whether or not a player setting value is stored. If the player setting value is stored, the player setting value is determined. You may make it invalidate by deleting. Further, the player set value may be invalidated only before the process of step Ss13 described above without performing the process of step Ss38.

  In this embodiment, the setting changeover switch 300 is distinguished from the setting value of the hall by using the setting value that is the factory setting state as an initial value, but the setting changeover switch 300 is used without being changed. However, since the hall has selected the initial values, these initial values may also be included in the volume and light quantity hall setting values set by the hall (game hall) store clerk. Note that, as a factory setting, it is preferable to ship the setting changeover switch 300 at a position where the volume and the amount of light are minimized.

  Further, regardless of whether or not the setting changeover switch 300 is operated at the hall (game hall), the setting value according to the position of the setting changeover switch 300 may be set uniquely.

  The setting by the setting changeover switch 300 can be performed only when the power is turned on, and the setting value set by the position of the setting changeover switch 300 at the time of turning on the power is valid until the power is turned off after the power is turned on. It is said.

  Further, the CPU 86 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing a random number circuit (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 80 for use in determining an effect executed during the display of the effect symbol variation. (Step Ss14).

  Then, the CPU 86 starts the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 (step Ss15), and starts the initialization notification that notifies the state during the initialization processing of the voice processing IC in the light emitting mode of the notification LED 400. (Step Ss16).

  After the initialization notification is started, the CPU 86 determines whether or not the initialization processing of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 has been 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 audio processing IC 173 starts initialization completion notification (step Ss17a). Then, it is determined whether or not the initialization completion notification period has ended (step Ss17b). In addition, the notification period of the initial completion notification in this 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, and if the initialization completion notification period ends ( Step Ss17b; Yes), the notification mode of the notification LED 400 is shifted to the normal continuous lighting state (step Ss18).

  In this embodiment, as described above, the initialization completion notification is executed in the initialization process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initialization completion notification is performed. 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. And initialization completion determination are performed individually, and the notification mode of each initialization is made different so that the initialization of the voice processing IC 173 and the initialization of the VDP 262 is performed on the notification LED 400. May be notified.

Incidentally, informing LED400 during the initialization processing of the audio processing IC 173 at step Ss16, while repeating the turning on and off of 50 ms as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the initialization of the audio processing IC 173 at step Ss17a informing LED400 at completion has become the turning on and off of 500 ms to repeat 10 seconds. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26A, the notification LED 400 in step Ss18 is always lit as a continuous lighting state. State informing LED400 is lit at all times in a continuous lighting state, when a command received from the main board 31 even initialization processing in the audio processing IC173 or not even when not in use command reception, which will be described later, in any way the performance control board 80 Indicates that no abnormality has occurred.

Thus, in this embodiment, since the CPU 86 controls turning on and off of the notification LED 400 , if the notification LED does not turn on after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, at least the CPU 86 is mounted. It can be seen that some abnormality has occurred in the production control microcomputer 81. Also, if the repetition of lighting and extinguishing for 50 milliseconds, which is executed after turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, continues for a long time, the initialization of the voice processing IC 173 does not end, so that some abnormality occurs in the voice processing IC 173. I know that.

Then, based on the setting data, a volume setting value and a light amount setting value are set (step Ss19). The volume setting value set in step Ss19 is set to the hall setting value set by the hall (game hall) store clerk using the setting changeover switch 300 when step Ss11 and step Ss12 are executed. When step Ss9 and step Ss10 are executed, the player set value set by the player during the game is set. In addition, the light intensity setting value in the present embodiment has a maximum value (4 described later) in both cases where step Ss11 and step Ss12 are executed and where step Ss9 and step Ss10 are executed. It is set up.

  After execution of step Ss19, the CPU 86 sets 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). Is executed (step Ss20). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 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 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, initialization notification of only the voice processing IC 173 is started in step Ss16. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the initialization notification of only the VDP 262 may be started in step Ss16, or the initialization notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 may be executed simultaneously in step Ss16. When the initialization notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is simultaneously executed in step Ss16, the notification LED for executing the initialization notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the notification LED for executing the initialization notification of the VDP 262 are individually provided. These notification LEDs may be used to make it possible to individually grasp the state during initialization of both the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 by initialization notification. Further, when the initialization notification of the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 is executed separately, the initialization notification of the voice processing IC and the initialization notification of the VDP 262 may be executed at different timings.

  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). The power-off detection process to detect is performed (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, the 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 a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step Ss34), and then a power saving mode process is executed (step Ss35). In the power saving mode processing executed in step Ss35, for example, it is determined whether or not a condition for shifting the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the power saving state with low power consumption is satisfied, and the state is shifted to the power saving state. In order to end the power saving state by determining whether or not the condition for ending the power saving state is satisfied, in addition to performing the process of transitioning to the power saving state when the above condition is satisfied When this condition is satisfied, a setting for ending the power saving state is performed.

  After the completion of the power saving mode process in step Ss35, a state notification process is executed (step Ss36). In the state notification process of step Ss36, the CPU 86 mounted on the effect control board 80 is operating normally and the reception of the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 of the main board 31 is notified. Notification is made according to the light emission mode of the LED 400 for use.

  After completion of the state notification process in step Ss36, an effect setting adjustment process is executed (step Ss37). In the effect setting adjustment process of 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, the top lamp module 530 and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b. The volume adjustment is accepted and set by the player's operation. And after completion | finish of the production | presentation setting adjustment process of step Ss37, the time at that time is specified based on the output of RTC200 mounted in the production control board 80, and the specified time is after the hall (game room) is closed. In the case of the predetermined time, the setting values of the volume and the light amount set by the player are invalidated and set to the setting value of the hall (game room) or the preset initial level. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step Ss39), and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the power saving mode process (step Ss35) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the power saving mode process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not a power saving flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sm1). When the power saving flag is not set (step Sm1; No), it is determined whether or not the power saving timer is counting (Sm2). When the power saving timer is not counting (step Sm2; No), it is determined whether or not the effect process flag is 0 (step Sm3).

  If the effect process flag is not 0 (Sm3; No), the process is terminated, and if the effect process flag is 0 (Sm3; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a power saving mode transition setting (Sm4). ). The power saving mode transition setting is set in a hall setting process (step St5) described later. If there is no power saving mode transition setting (step Sm4; No), the process ends, and if there is a power saving mode transition setting (step Sm4; Yes), the presentation control command is received from the main board 31. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sm5). Whether or not an effect control command has been received from the main board 31 may be determined by determining whether or not there is a reception command in the command reception buffer. If there is an effect control command received from the main board 31 (step Sm5; Yes), the process ends, and if no effect control command is received from the main board 31 (step Sm5; Yes), there is a player operation input. That is, it is determined whether or not any of the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a is operated by the player (step Sm6). When there is a player operation (step Sm6; Yes), the process is terminated, and when there is no player operation (step Sm6; No), a power saving timer count (for example, a count corresponding to 3 minutes) is started. To finish the process.

  If the power saving timer is counting in step Sm2 (step Sm2; Yes), the power saving timer is decremented by -1 (step Sm11) and it is determined whether or not the power saving timer is up (step Sm11). Sm12). If the power saving timer has not expired (step Sm12; No), the process is terminated. If the power saving timer has expired (step Sm12; Yes), from each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b. The sound output and decoration LED 25a, left frame LED 28b, right frame LED 28c, LEDs in various light emitting means such as the top lamp module 530 are turned off, and the power saving state is entered (step Sm13). After execution of step Sm13, a power saving flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 85, and the process is terminated.

  In step Sm1, if the power saving flag is set (step Sm1; Yes), it is determined whether or not an effect control command is received from the main board 31 (Sm21). If there is an effect control command received from the main board 31 (step Sm21; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sm23, and if no effect control command is received from the main board 31 (step Sm21; No), the player operation It is determined whether there is an input, that is, whether one of the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a is operated by the player (step Sm22). When there is a player operation (step Sm22; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sm23, and when there is no player operation (step Sm22; No), the process ends.

  If there is an effect control command received from the main board 31 in step Sm21 (step Sm21; Yes), or if there is a player operation in step Sm22 (step Sm22; Yes), each speaker 27R, 27L, 27a, 27b. The sound output and the decoration LED 25a, the stage decoration LED 25b, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, the LEDs in various light emitting means such as the top lamp module 530 are started and the power saving state is ended (step Sm23). While clearing (step Sm23 ′), the power saving flag is reset (step Sm24), and the process is terminated. It should be noted that the volume of sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b and 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 like in the various light emitting means that are started in step Sm23. The amount of emitted light is set to the player setting value if the player setting value exists, and is set to the hole setting value if the player setting value does not exist. Further, when there is no hall setting value, the volume and the light amount are set to a preset initial level.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the state notification process (step Ss36) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the state notification process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not the notification timer is counting (step Sj1). If the notification timer is counting (step Sj1; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sj10. If the notification timer is not counting (step Sj1; No), whether or not an effect control command is received from the main board 31. Is determined (Sj2). If there is no reception of the effect control command from the main board 31 (step Sj2; No), the process is terminated, and if there is reception of the effect control command from the main board 31 (step Sj2; Yes), the predetermined RAM 85 It is determined whether or not an undefined command reception flag is set in the area (step Sj3).

  If the undefined command reception flag is not set (step Sj3; No), 50 milliseconds is set in the notification timer as the predetermined time 1 (step Sj4), and the process proceeds to step Sj5, where the undefined command reception flag is set. If it has been set (step Sj3; Yes), 1 second is set in the notification timer as the predetermined time 2 (step Sj6), and then the undefined command reception flag is cleared from the predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step Sj6 +). Proceed to In step Sj5, the notification LED 400 is turned off and the process is terminated. The undefined command reception flag indicates that the effect control command received in the command analysis process is a variation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, a symbol confirmation designation command, a first symbol variation designation command, a second symbol variation designation command, and the like. If it is determined that the command is not a definition command, it is stored in the RAM 85. In addition, the undefined command reception history is backup data provided in the RAM 85 as backup data together with the player setting data of the volume and the amount of light when it is determined that a power-off signal is input in the power-off detection process described later. It is stored in the storage area.

  If the notification timer is counting in step Sj1 (step Sj1; Yes), the notification timer is decremented by -1 (step Sj10), and it is determined whether the notification timer is up (step Sj11). If the notification timer has not expired (step Sj11; No), the process is terminated. If the notification timer has expired (step Sj11; Yes), the notification LED 400 is turned on and the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, by performing the state notification process described above, when a normal effect control command is received from the main board 31 in the effect control board 80, as shown in FIG. Is turned on after being turned off only once for 50 milliseconds. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26D, when an undefined effect control command is received from the main board 31 in the output control board 80, the notification LED 400 is turned on. The effect control board 80 notifies that an undefined command has been received by turning it on after turning it off for 1 second (1000 milliseconds).

  In this embodiment, when an undefined command is received from the main board 31, the notification LED 400 is turned off and then turned on for 1 second to notify that the undefined command has been received. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as means for notifying that the undefined command has been received in the effect control board 80, sound output from each speaker 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and effect It may be an image display by the display device 9 or the like.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an effect setting adjustment process (step Ss37) 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 Sh17. 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 Sh17, 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 Sh17. 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).

  If there is no long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; No), the process proceeds to step Sh17. If there is a long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; Yes), whether or not the user adjustable setting is present, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to any one of 0 to 5 in which the volume setting value can be adjusted by the player (step Sh5). If it is determined in step Sh4 that the operation button 516 has been pressed once (step Sh4; Yes), step Sh4 in the effect setting adjustment process executed in the next sub CPU timer interruption process. In this determination as well, it is determined that there is a long press operation of the operation button 516 (step Sh4; Yes). By executing the processing in step Sh4 in this way, it is possible to continuously determine the long press operation of the operation button 516 in the effect setting adjustment processing executed over a plurality of sub CPU timer interruption processing. . When there is no user adjustable setting (step Sh5; No), the process proceeds to step Sh13, and when there is a user adjustable setting (step Sh5; Yes), as shown in FIG. A setting adjustment screen capable of adjusting the volume of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b and the light quantity of various light emitting means such as 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 top lamp module 530. Display (step Sh6), and a first setting operation reception process for receiving a volume / light quantity adjustment operation by operating the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 by the player is executed (step Sh7).

  Note that the volume level (selected numerical value) in the present embodiment is set in six levels from level 1 to level 6 as with the channels 0 to B of the setting changeover switch 300, and the light intensity level is level 1. It is set to 4 levels from ~ 4. Further, the light intensity level is set to be the smallest at level 1 and the largest at level 4. Specifically, on the setting adjustment screens of step Sh6 and step Sh7, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the operation lever 600 can select the sound volume levels 1 to 6 of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b. And a dialog in which light levels 1 to 4 of various light emitting means can be selected by the operation lever 600 are displayed. The player can select one of the dialogs by tilting the operation lever 600 back and forth, and move the operation lever 600 left and right to adjust the volume or amount of light in the selected dialog. The level can be changed. Then, the player can finally determine the volume of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b and the light amounts of various light emitting means by operating the operation button 516.

  After executing the process of Sh7, the CPU 86 determines whether or not there is a determination operation for determining the adjustment of the volume / light quantity in the first setting operation reception process (step Sh8). If there is no determination operation (step Sh8; No), the process proceeds to step Sh19. If there is a determination operation (step Sh8; Yes), the volume selection value is less than the upper limit, that is, the level of the volume selected by the player It is determined whether (set value) is equal to or less than the hole set value shown in FIG. 23 set by the setting changeover switch (step Sh9). When the selected value of the volume is equal to or lower than the upper limit (step Sh9; Yes), the selected value selected by the player as the volume is specified (step Sh10), and the process proceeds to step Sh12, and the selected value of the volume exceeds the upper limit. In this case (step Sh9; No), an upper limit value that is also a hall setting value is specified as the volume (step Sh11). Then, the numerical value (player selection numerical value or hole setting value) specified in step Sh10 or step Sh11 is updated as a volume player setting value as shown in FIG. 23 (step Sh12). If the hall setting value is not set in step Sh11, the preset initial level is specified as the upper limit value that is the hall setting value, and the volume of the initial level is set to the volume level in the process of step Sh12. Update as player settings.

  After execution of step Sh12, the CPU 86 specifies the selection value selected by the player as the volume (step Sh16-), updates the player setting value of the light amount (step Sh16), and ends the process.

  Further, when there is no determination operation in step Sh8 (step Sh8; No), “return to menu” displayed on the setting adjustment screen is selected and input by the operation of the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 of the player. Thus, it is determined whether or not to end the setting operation reception process is selected (Sh19). If it is not selected to end the setting operation reception process (step Sh19; No), the process is ended. If it is selected to end the setting operation reception process (step Sh19; Yes), step Sh18 is selected. Proceed to

  In Step Sh5, when there is no user adjustable setting (Step Sh5; No), the stage display LED 25b, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, A setting adjustment screen capable of adjusting only the light amount of various light emitting means such as the right frame LED 28c is displayed (step Sh13), and a second setting operation for accepting only the light amount adjustment operation by the operation of the operation lever 600 and the operation button 516 by the player. A reception process is executed (step Sh14). Specifically, on the setting adjustment screens of step Sh13 and step Sh4, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), a dialog in which the operation lever 600 can select the light level 1 to 4 of various light emitting means is displayed. ing. The player can change the light level in the town dialog by moving the operation lever 600 to the left and right. And the player can perform the determination operation of the light quantity of various light emission means by operating the operation button 516 last.

  After executing the process of Sh14, the CPU 86 determines whether or not there is a determination operation for determining the adjustment of the light amount in the second setting operation reception process (step Sh15). If there is no determination operation (step Sh15; No), the process is terminated, and if there is a determination operation (step Sh15; Yes), the process proceeds to step Sh16-.

  Further, if the effect symbol process flag is not 0 in step Sh1 (step Sh1; No), if there is a pending storage in step Sh2 (step Sh2; Yes), if there is an unanalyzed command in step Sh3 (step Sh3; Yes) After any of the cases where there is no long press operation of the operation button 516 in step Sh4 (step Sh4; No), the first setting operation reception process in step Sh7 or the second setting operation reception process in step Sh14 is being executed. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sh17).

  If neither the first setting operation acceptance process nor the second setting operation acceptance process in step Sh14 is being executed (step Sh17; No), the effect setting adjustment process is terminated, and the first setting operation acceptance process or the first in step Sh14 is performed. If the two setting operation acceptance process is being executed (step Sh17; Yes), the first setting operation acceptance process or the second setting operation acceptance process being executed is terminated (step Sh18), and the effect setting adjustment process is terminated. To do.

  In the present embodiment, the settable volume range is limited to the upper limit value or less by determining whether or not the volume selection value is lower than the upper limit value in step Sh9. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by providing a lower limit value for the volume according to the channel for which the setting changeover switch 300 is set, the volume may be set between the lower limit value and the upper limit value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, a dialog and a light quantity of various light emitting means capable of selecting the sound volume levels 1 to 6 of the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b on the setting adjustment screen by the operation lever 600. Dialogs that can be selected from level 1 to level 4 by the operation lever 600 are displayed, and the operation button 516 is operated after the volume and light level are selected from each dialog by operating the operation lever 600, so that the volume and light amount can be controlled. Although the adjustment is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an adjustment panel capable of directly adjusting the volume and light level is provided on the upper plate portion 3a of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the adjustment panel. The volume and light amount may be adjusted by the player operating.

  In this embodiment, it is determined in step Sh9 whether or not the selected value of the volume is equal to or lower than the upper limit value corresponding to the channel set by the setting changeover switch 300. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume may be updated without providing an upper limit value in the processing after Step Sh6.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a setting invalidation process (step Ss38) in the sub CPU timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the setting invalidation process, first, the CPU 86 first outputs various sound emitting means such as the volume of sound output from the speakers 27R, 27L, 27a, and 27b, 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. It is determined whether the player has an adjustment setting for the amount of light (step Sr1). Whether or not there is an adjustment setting by the player 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. If there is no adjustment setting value by the player (step Sr1; No), the process is terminated, and if there is an adjustment setting value by the player (step Sr1; Yes), the current time is specified based on the output of the RTC 200. (Step Sr2).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the time specified in step Sr2 is a predetermined time after the hall (game hall) is closed (step Sr3). The predetermined time in the present embodiment is a period from the closing time of the hall (game hall) to the completion of the closing operation, that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reliably turned on after the closing time has passed. It is desirable to set at a certain time. If the time specified in step Sr2 is not the predetermined time after the hall (game hall) is closed (step Sr3; No), the process is terminated, and the time specified in step Sr2 is the predetermined time after the hall (game hall) is closed. If there is (Step Sr3; Yes), the light quantity stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85, or the player setting values of the volume and the light quantity (see FIG. 23) are cleared (Step Sr4), and the volume and the light quantity are switched. If the hall setting level (hole setting value) set by the switch 300 or the volume / light quantity hall setting value is not set, the volume / light quantity setting level (setting value) is preset. Set the level and finish the process.

  In this embodiment, the setting invalidation process is executed every time the sub CPU timer interrupt process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting invalidation process is performed in the hall. It may be executed only when the power is turned on, such as immediately before the opening time of the (game hall).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the player's set values of the light amount or the volume and the light amount stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 are cleared by the predetermined time after the hall (game hall) is closed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the player of the amount of light stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 85 or the volume and the amount of light after the power saving timer expires in the process of step Sm12 of the power saving mode described above. By clearing the set value, the amount of light stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 on condition that no game is played in the pachinko gaming machine 1 even during the business hours of the hall (game room), or You may make it clear the player setting value of a volume and a light quantity.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing (step Ss39) in the sub CPU timer interrupt processing 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 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 control command is another definition command (step S636), the CPU 86 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (step S637).

  If the received effect control command is another definition command (step S636; No), the CPU 86 determines that the received effect control command is an undefined command, and acquires time information from the RTC 200 (step S638). Then, as shown in FIG. 22, the received undefined command and time information are additionally stored in an undefined command reception history stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 85 (step S639), and an undefined command reception flag is stored in the RAM 85. (Step S640).

  FIG. 19 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).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect 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 winning 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. 20 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 player setting data of the volume and light amount shown in FIG. 23, FIG. 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. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process (Sa25) in the sub CPU main process shown in FIG. In the effect setting process, the CPU 86 first determines whether or not the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to D (St1). If the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to D (step St1; Yes), a model-specific setting process for performing a unique setting for each model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed (step St3). If the channel 300 is not set to D (step St1; No), it is determined whether the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to E (step St2). When the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to E (step St2; Yes), for example, a special setting process (St4) for executing detailed setting of backup data, clearing of backup data, and the like is executed to change the setting. If the channel of the switch 300 is not set to E (step St4; No), it is determined that the channel of the setting changeover switch 300 is set to F, and the power saving mode setting is turned on as shown in FIG. -The hall setting process (step St5) is executed to set the time information of OFF and RTC. The hole for setting process in step St5, and to switch on and off hall power saving mode by clerk (game arcade) operating the operation levers 600 and operation buttons 516 (setting after power saving mode), The time information of the RTC 200 can be set.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in which production circuit the malfunction occurs in the production control board 80 including the production control microcomputer 81, the audio processing IC 173, and the VDP 262, production is performed. It can be easily grasped on the control board 80.

  Further, it can be easily grasped on the effect control board 80 that the main board 31 and the effect control board 80 are correctly connected and the command is received.

  Moreover, since the number of light emitting diode elements can be minimized, notification can be performed while suppressing the cost of the effect control board 80.

  Further, when the power is turned on and normally operating, the light emission state is continued, so that it is easy to grasp that the power is turned on and operating normally.

  Further, since it is possible to easily grasp on the effect control board 80 that the audio processing IC 173 is being initialized, it is determined that the audio processing IC 173 is abnormal because a predetermined process is not performed when the power is turned on. Can be prevented.

  Further, it is possible to prevent the sound processing IC 173 from determining that the sound is not output when the power is turned on, so that the sound processing IC 173 is abnormal.

  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, a form in which the CPU 86 is the IC of the effect control microcomputer 81 and the processing integrated circuit is the sound processing IC 173 is disclosed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The CPU 86 may be an IC of the game control microcomputer 156, and the processing integrated circuit may be an IC including the input circuit 58 and the output circuit 59.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the processing integrated circuit is notified of both the status of the initialization processing, which is the processing status of the voice processing IC 173, along with the status of command reception control, which is control by the effect control microcomputer 81. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the state of control by the production control microcomputer 81 may be notified, or only the state of processing of the sound processing IC 173 may be reported. It may be a notification.

  Moreover, although the said Example has illustrated the form which implements the setting setting switch 300 similarly to the setting of a volume or a light quantity as the setting of a power saving state which becomes the 3rd setting means of this invention, this invention is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these settings may be performed by individual setting switches.

  In the above embodiment, the notification LED 400 is used to notify the state of initialization by the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 as well as the state of command reception as the state of control by the CPU 86. The notification LED 400 may notify only one of the state of control by the CPU 86 and the state of initialization processing by the audio processing IC 173 and the VDP 262.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control integrated circuit and the processing integrated circuit are mounted on a single substrate, in which the control integrated circuit is the production control microcomputer 81 and the processing integrated circuit is the voice processing IC 173 and VDP262. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The control integrated circuit is a game control microcomputer 156 mounted on the main board 31, and the processing integrated circuit is mounted on the effect control board 80. The production control microcomputer 81 may be used. In this case, the notification LED may be provided on the main board 31.

  Furthermore, the control integrated circuit may be a game control microcomputer 156 mounted on the main board 31, and the processing integrated circuit may be an output circuit 59 that drives a solenoid on the main board 31. In this case, the notification LED is provided on the main board 31.

  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.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which used only 1 LED for alerting | reporting LED400 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For every content alert | reported in alerting | reporting mode as these alerting | reporting LED400 A plurality of corresponding LEDs may be provided so that the control state and the processing state can be specified depending on which LED is lit.

  In the above embodiment, the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are illustrated as separate integrated circuits. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the voice processing IC 173 and the VDP 262 are integrated into a single integrated circuit. A circuit (IC) may be used.

1 Pachinko machine 27a, 27b Speaker 27L, 27R Speaker 25a Decoration LED
25b Stage decoration LED
28b Left frame LED
28c Right frame LED
31 Main board 81 Production control microcomputer 86 CPU
156 Game Control Microcomputer 173 Sound Processing IC
200 RTC
262 VDP
300 Setting changeover switch 400 Notification LED
530 Sky Lamp Module

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of a predetermined game,
A substrate including at least an integrated circuit for control that controls the progress of an effect executed in accordance with a game, and an integrated circuit for processing that performs predetermined processing based on a control instruction from the integrated circuit for control;
First operating means provided at a position where operation by the player is impossible;
A second operating means provided at a position where the player can operate;
With
The control integrated circuit includes:
Based on the operation of the first operation means, it is possible to set the output amount of the production effect,
Based on the operation of the second operation means, it is possible to set the output amount of the production effect,
Based on the operation of the first operating means, it is possible to set whether to execute a power saving mode for suppressing power consumption,
When the player is set to execute the power saving mode, the absence condition of the player is established so that the power consumption is suppressed more than the power consumption when the power saving mode is not set. Control according to
In response to the absence condition of the player being established, the setting of the output amount of the production effect based on the operation of the second operation means can be reset,
The substrate has an informing means for informing that at least one of control by the control integrated circuit and processing by the processing integrated circuit can be specified.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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