JP6390857B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a hardware switch for adjusting the volume in the gaming machine frame, and a value set by the hardware switch is set as an initial value of the volume. The hardware switch is arranged on the rear surface of the gaming machine and is operated by the staff of the game hall (hall). In addition, the volume of the gaming machine can be adjusted one step at a time by the player's operation using buttons or the like arranged on the front surface of the gaming machine. If the volume is changed by the player's operation, the volume is changed. Give priority to the volume set by the hardware switch.

  Further, as a technical document disclosing a technique for automatically changing the volume of a gaming machine, there is, for example, Patent Document 1. In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, after the volume is adjusted by the player, if the game is not started even after a predetermined time has elapsed after entering the standby state, the volume is automatically set to the initial value. A technique for reverting is disclosed.

JP 2011-229766 A

  In general, since there are few game machines in operation for a while after opening the hall and the volume in the hall is low, it is possible to enjoy the game even if the volume of the game machine is low. However, when many of the gaming machines in the hall start to operate after that, the volume in the hall gradually increases. For this reason, players tend not to enjoy games unless the volume of the gaming machine is increased. On the other hand, a player who is unfamiliar with the setting operation of the gaming machine often plays the game without adjusting the volume of the gaming machine, and is likely not to fully enjoy the game. Further, in the configuration in which the sound volume is returned to the initial value as in Patent Document 1, when the initial sound volume value by the hardware switch is small, the player has more opportunities to adjust the sound volume. Therefore, the player may feel annoying the operation for adjusting the volume. For these reasons, it is desirable to improve the operability of volume adjustment of gaming machines.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the volume can be adjusted by the player, and a technique capable of adjusting the volume by a simple operation by the player.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the modes for carrying out the invention to be described later, and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the supplementary notes.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
Storage means for storing the set value of the volume;
Voice output means for outputting voice according to the set value stored in the storage means;
A first input means for receiving input by a player's operation;
Control means;
Display means for displaying images;
With
The control means includes
Performing a notification process for displaying on the display means a first notification image for notifying that the volume can be adjusted during the standby period;
A second notification that prompts the user to change the sound volume to the predetermined value by performing input to the first input means when the set value is less than the predetermined value during the period of the standby state. While performing the notification process to display the image,
When the set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value during the standby state, the first notification image is displayed on the display means. The second notification image is displayed on the display means. The notification process that is not displayed on the screen is executed.
Executing a first setting process for setting the set value to the predetermined value in response to receiving one input to the first input means;
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.

  In the above gaming machine, the volume can be set to a predetermined value (for example, a maximum value or a manufacturer recommended value) by one operation on the first input means. Therefore, it is easy for the player to set a suitable volume for enjoying the game.

  The predetermined value may be the maximum volume of the audio output means. The maximum volume increases the possibility of enjoying the game.

  In addition, the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes effect execution means (image display device 7, panel movable body 15, frame movable body 600, vibration motor 223) for executing effects, and the control means is in a standby state. When the input to the first input means is received during the period, the first setting process is executed, and when the input to the first input means is received during the non-standby period, It is good to make the said production | presentation execution means perform the production | presentation according to having received the input. Since the first input means also serves as an input means that is presenting with a high frequency of player operations, the player can adjust the volume by a familiar operation.

  In addition, the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes display means (image display device 7) for displaying an image, and the control means notifies the input to the first input means during the standby state. A notification process (S7622, S7515) for displaying a notification image to be displayed on the display means may be executed. By displaying the notification image, the player can easily use the volume adjustment by the first input means.

  The display unit may display a plurality of images in a superimposed manner, and the control unit may cause the display unit to display the notification image in front of other images in the notification process. The priority of the notification image tends to be higher than other images. For this reason, it is preferable to display the notification image in the foreground.

  In addition, the gaming machine disclosed in the present specification includes second input means (cross button 68) that accepts an input by a player's operation, and the control means has one batch input to the second input means. It is preferable to execute a second setting process (S6204, S7442) for changing the set value step by step in response to receiving an input. By adjusting the volume one step at a time by operating the second input means, the player can adjust the volume to a desired level.

  A control method for realizing the functions of the gaming machine, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program are also new and useful.

  According to the present invention, a gaming machine capable of adjusting the sound volume by the player and capable of adjusting the sound volume by a simple operation of the player is realized.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the upper center of the hitting ball supply tray of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 2nd big prize apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure which shows the indicators in the frame A of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board of a pachinko gaming machine, and peripheral devices. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub control board and peripheral device of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a volume. It is a figure which shows the judgment table of jackpot. It is a figure which shows the determination table of jackpot type. It is a figure which shows the open mode table of a big prize opening. It is a figure which shows the determination table of reach. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the lottery of the 1st special symbol. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern table in the lottery of a 2nd special symbol. It is a figure which shows the determination table for normal hits. It is a figure which shows a volume setting screen. It is a figure which shows the screen transition in the standby state of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of a maximum volume setting screen and a volume setting. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main side starting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the power-on process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main side timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special operation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol standby process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol change process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol confirmation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the power-off monitoring process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub side starting process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub side 2ms timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub side 10ms timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub side received command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the switch data analysis process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the image side starting process in an image control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the image side timer interruption process in an image control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the image side received command analysis process in an image control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the customer waiting start process in an image control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the customer waiting display process in an image control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the switch data analysis process in the sub control board in a modification.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine is made to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front side of each part of the pachinko gaming machine is the side approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear side of each part of the pachinko gaming machine is the side far from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

1. The structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50 as shown in FIG. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51, an inner frame 52, and an outer frame 53 in order from the front side. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an upper decoration unit 200, a left decoration unit 210, a right decoration unit 220, and an operation unit 230 on the front frame 51 in the front of the gaming machine frame 50.

  Further, the operation unit 230 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an effect button 63, a cross button 68, a handle 60, a hit ball supply tray 61, and a surplus ball receiving tray 62. As shown in FIG. 2, the cross button 68 includes an upward button 68U disposed on the rear side, a downward button 68D disposed on the front side, a left button 68L disposed on the left side, and a right direction disposed on the right side. Button 68R. The cross button 68 and the effect button 63 are provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, specifically, on the front side of the upper part of the hit ball supply tray 61. Therefore, the player can easily operate the cross button 68 and the effect button 63 from near the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The handle 60 is located at the lower center of the front frame 51 and is operated by the player to input the launch strength of the game ball according to the rotation angle to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The hitting ball supply tray 61 is located on the lower center side of the front frame 51 and stores game balls. The surplus ball receiving tray 62 is positioned below the hitting ball supply tray 61 and stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 61.

  The right decoration unit 220 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a sword member 222 that imitates the shape of a part of the sword and the handle. The sword member 222 can be pushed downward by the player, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can detect the pushing operation of the sword member 222. That is, the sword member 222 is one of input devices. The sword member 222 is also provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the player can easily operate the sword member 222 from the vicinity of the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a glass plate 55, a decorative frame lamp 66, and a speaker 67 on the front frame 51. Among these, the glass plate 55 is attached to a substantially central portion of the front frame 51, and the player can visually recognize the game board 2 from the front through the transparent glass plate 55.

  The frame lamp 66 is provided in the upper decoration unit 200, and is composed of four light-emitting portions imitating the alphabetic shapes of “L”, “O”, “G”, and “O”. Each light-emitting part lights up individually or simultaneously as necessary.

  The speakers 67 are provided on the left side and the right side of the front frame 51, respectively, and output various sounds such as voice, music, sound effects, notification sounds, and the like as necessary. For example, during game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1, voice, music, sound effects, etc. are output in accordance with the performance. Further, when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the game, for example, a siren sound is output in order to notify the abnormality. Note that the speaker 67 provided on the left side is disposed immediately below the upper decorative unit 200 in the same manner as the speaker 67 provided on the right side, and is not shown in FIG.

  Next, the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a rail board 4 and a plurality of game nails (reference numerals are omitted) on a game board 2. Further, the game board 2 is partially surrounded by a rail member 4 to form a game area 3 in which a game ball can roll. The rail member 4 guides the game ball launched from the lower side of the game area 3 toward the upper side of the game area 3.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an image display device 7 having a liquid crystal display member near the center of the game area 3. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a fixed winning device 19 that is located below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 and is assembled with a first start port 20 that does not always change the ease of entering a game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first special symbol lottery is one of the jackpot lotteries, and details will be described later.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a center decorative body 10 in front of the image display device 7, and further includes a stage unit 11 below the center decorative body 10 with the image display device 7 interposed therebetween. The stage unit 11 guides the game ball to the first start port 20. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a warp portion 12 on the lower left side of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 guides the game ball to the stage unit 11.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a panel movable body 15 on the upper part of the center decorative body 10. The board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick. The board movable body 15 is changed from the storage state in which the movable body 15 is compactly folded and stored in the upper part of the image display device 7 to the exposed state in which the folding is released and the front portion including the central portion of the image display device 7 is exposed. Displaceable. The board movable body 15 is displaced in accordance with the production during the game control of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a normal variable winning device 22 below the first start port 20 in the gaming area 3. Hereinafter, the normal variable winning device 22 is referred to as “electric chew 22”. The electric Chu 22 includes a second start port 21. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1. The lottery of the second special symbol is also one of the jackpot lotteries, and details will be described later. The electric chew 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23.

  Only when the second starting port 21 is in the open state where the movable member 23 is in the open position, the game ball can enter. On the other hand, when the movable member 23 is in the closed position, the game ball cannot enter. In this case, the game ball that has reached the upper side of the second starting port 21 is bounced in the left-right direction of the movable member 23. That is, the ease with which the second start port 21 can enter the game ball depends on the position of the movable member 23. This is different from the first starting port 20 where the ease of entering the game ball is not always changed. It should be noted that when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, it is only necessary that the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting port 21 than in the open state. Good.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a first big prize device 31 having a first big prize opening 30 in the game area 3 on the upper right side of the fixed prize device 19, that is, on the diagonally upper right side of the game board 2. Further, the first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and the first big prize winning opening 30 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The first big prize opening 30 can enter the game ball only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open position, and when the opening / closing member 32 is in the closed position, Becomes impossible to enter. The closed state of the opening / closing member 32 is not limited to the configuration in which the opening / closing member 32 is completely unable to enter the ball as long as it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 30 than in the open state. .

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a second grand prize device 36 having a second major prize port 35 in the gaming area 3 on the upper right side of the first major prize port 30, that is, on the diagonally upper right side of the game board 2. Yes. Further, the second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37, and the second big prize winning opening 35 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The second big prize opening 35 can enter the game ball only when the open / close member 37 is open, and when the open / close member 37 is in the closed position, Becomes impossible to enter. The closed state of the opening and closing member 37 is not limited to the configuration in which the opening and closing member 37 is completely unable to enter the ball as long as it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 35 than in the open state. .

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a specific area 39 and a non-specific area 70, which are areas through which game balls that have passed through the second big prize opening 35 can pass, are inside the second big prize winning device 36. Is formed. In addition, a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball is output to the inside of the second grand prize winning device 36 upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70 in the rolling direction of the game ball, that is, the game ball Is provided with a second grand prize opening sensor 35a that outputs a signal whose output value changes when the second big prize opening 35 passes through. In the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a is provided that outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball in the non-specific area 70, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the non-specific area 70. 70a is provided.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a vibration member that drives the distribution member 71. And a minute member solenoid 73. The distribution member 71 is attached to the game board 2 so as to be able to advance and retreat in the left-right direction, and switches between rolling the game ball to the specific area 39 and rolling to the non-specific area 70.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, in a state in which the sorting member 71 is retracted to a position where the game ball is allowed to roll to the specific area 39, the game won in the second big prize opening 35. The ball can pass through the specific area 39 after passing through the second grand prize opening 35. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the sorting member 71 blocks the entrance of the specific area 39 to restrict the rolling of the game ball to the specific area 39, After the game ball has passed through the second big prize opening 35, it is guided by the sorting member 71 and passes through the non-specific area 70.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to change the game state. The gaming state and change contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described later. On the other hand, the passage of the game ball to the non-specific area 70 does not trigger the change of the game state.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a first gate 28 through which a game ball can pass in the lower left of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a second gate 29 through which a game ball can pass in the gaming area 3 above the first starting port 20 and above the first big winning port 30. The passing of the game ball to the first gate 28 and the second gate 29 triggers a lottery for a normal symbol that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22. Details of the normal symbol lottery will be described later. In the following description, the first gate 28 and the second gate 29 are collectively referred to as gates.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 further has one or a plurality of normal winning holes 27 in the gaming area 3 and an outlet 16 for discharging gaming balls that have not won any of the winning holes to the outside of the gaming area 3. doing.

  As described above, the game area 3 in which various winning holes and the like are arranged includes a left game area 3A located on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B located on the right side. A method of hitting a player who fires a game ball so that the game ball rolls in the left game area 3A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, how to hit a player who fires a game ball so that the game ball rolls in the right game area 3B is referred to as “right-handed”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which it is easy to aim for winning in the first start port 20 when left-handed. On the other hand, in the case of right-handed, it is easy to aim for winning at the second start opening 21, the first grand prize opening 30, and the second big prize opening 35.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a display device 40 on the upper right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a for displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner, a second special symbol indicator 41b for displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner, and a normal symbol. And a normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying. In addition, the display units 40 display the number of stored operation reserves of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operation reserves of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure holding display 43b, and a normal figure holding display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation holdings of the normal symbol display 42. In addition, the display device 40 may include, for example, a display that displays whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a specific gaming state.

  The display change of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The display change of the second special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. The first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a big hit lottery is performed in response to a winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the special symbol on the special symbol display 41 in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the stop symbol that is a special symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The result of is notified. The stop symbol is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols according to the lottery result. In the case where the jackpot is won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the jackpot game for opening the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35. The jackpot game is also called a special game. The opening pattern of the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 in the jackpot game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the special symbol display 41 is composed of eight LEDs, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the lighting mode. The special symbol display 41 displays a special symbol corresponding to the winning of the jackpot, according to a predetermined symbol, for example, “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ● off). The first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs are turned on. The special symbol display 41 lights up the eighth LED from the left in accordance with a predetermined symbol such as “●●●●●●●” as a special symbol display in the case of a loss. Let In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the variable display may be any mode other than the mode in which each LED is stopped and displayed, for example, each LED is lit so that the lighting location flows from left to right.

  When there is a winning game ball at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a jackpot random number that is a random number for the jackpot lottery for the winning, Once stored in a specific storage area of its own memory. Specifically, if there is a winning at the first start port 20, the acquired jackpot random number is stored in a storage area for the first start port 20 (first special figure storage unit 85a shown in FIG. 6 described later), If there is a winning at the second start port 21, the acquired jackpot random number is stored in a storage area for the second start port 21 (second special figure holding storage unit 85b shown in FIG. 6 described later). There is an upper limit to the number of jackpot random numbers that can be stored in each storage area. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the upper limit number is set to 4 for both the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  The stored jackpot random number is digested by satisfying the digestion conditions that allow display of a special symbol based on the value. The digestion of the jackpot random number means that the pachinko machine 1 determines whether the value of the jackpot random number is a value corresponding to the jackpot and executes a special symbol display for indicating the determination result. It is completed by stopping the display. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the special symbol display based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, for example, the special symbol based on the previous lottery result Even if there is a win during the variable display or during the jackpot game, up to the maximum number of jackpot lottery rights for that win can be reserved. This right to hold the lottery is called special figure hold. Further, the special figure hold for the winning at the first start port 20 is set as the first special figure hold, and the special figure hold for the winning at the second start port 21 is set as the second special figure hold.

  The digestion conditions for the first special figure reservation stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a are the first special figure stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a prior to the first special figure reservation. This includes that there is no figure hold, that is, all the first special figure hold stored previously has been digested. Further, the digestion condition for the second special figure reservation stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is the second special figure storage stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b prior to the second special figure reservation. This includes that there is no figure hold, that is, all of the second special figure hold stored previously has been digested. Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the digestion of the second special figure reservation is given priority over the digestion of the first special figure reservation. For this reason, the digestion condition for the first special figure hold includes the absence of the second special figure hold.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the number of special figure hold as described above on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in the special figure hold indicator 43, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of four LEDs, and the second special figure hold indicator 43b is also four pieces. It consists of LED. The pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on the LEDs corresponding to the number of special figure reservations on the special figure reservation display 43.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a normal symbol lottery is performed with the passing of the game ball to the gate. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 notifies the normal symbol lottery result by the pachinko gaming machine 1 by causing the normal symbol display 42 to display the normal symbol variably and then to stop and display the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result. To do. The normal symbol to be stopped is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols according to the lottery result. In addition, according to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the auxiliary game that opens the second start port 21. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs, and displays normal symbols according to the result of the normal symbol lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1 depending on the lighting state. . The normal symbol display 42 displays a predetermined normal symbol such as “XX” (○: lit, ● extinguished) as a display of the specific normal symbol corresponding to the winning in the normal symbol lottery. In accordance with the above, turn on both LEDs. Further, the normal symbol display 42 turns on the left LED in accordance with a predetermined normal symbol such as “○” as a normal symbol display in the case of a loss. In addition, before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is changed and displayed for a predetermined change time. This variation display mode may be any mode other than the mode in which each LED stops and displays, for example, both LEDs are turned on alternately.

  When a game ball passes to the gate, the pachinko gaming machine 1 obtains the value of the normal symbol random number, which is a random number for drawing the normal symbol, and specifies the normal symbol random number in its own memory. Is temporarily stored in a storage area (a general-purpose storage unit 86 shown in FIG. 6 described later). There is an upper limit to the number of normal symbol random numbers that can be stored in the storage area, and the upper limit is 4 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The stored normal symbol random number is digested on the condition that the normal symbol based on the value can be displayed. The digestion of the value of the normal symbol random number means that the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol random number is a value corresponding to the normal hit, and executes the display of the normal symbol for indicating the determination result. It is completed by stopping and displaying the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate cannot be performed immediately after the passage, for example, during the normal symbol variation display based on the previous lottery result or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if a game ball gate passes, the right to draw a normal symbol for the pass can be held up to four. This right to hold the lottery is referred to as ordinary drawing hold.

  It should be noted that the digestion condition for the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is that there is no general map storage stored in the general map storage unit 86 prior to the general map storage, that is, This includes that all the usual map reservations stored in the figure storage unit 86 have been digested.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the number of pending map reservations as described above on the pending map display 44. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the universal map hold indicator 44 is composed of four LEDs, and displays the number of universal map holds by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of general map holds. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an image display device 7 near the center of the game area 3, and a display device 40 displays on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. An effect symbol display area for displaying effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is included. The effect displayed while changing the display contents of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left design symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display region, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. The Each of the effect symbols includes, for example, a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”. The image display device 7 displays the contents of the special symbol variable display displayed on the special symbol display 41 by the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, that is, the result of the jackpot lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when the “big hit” is won in the jackpot lottery, the image display device 7 displays the effect design with a doublet that is a combination of the same numbers such as “777”. In the case of “losing”, the effect design is displayed with a variation in which at least one number is a combination different from the other numbers. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player can grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the special symbol displayed on the display device 40 and also by the combination of the effect symbols displayed on the image display device 7. it can. The position of the symbol display area may be fixed or variable. Further, the image display device 7 may scroll the effect symbol in the up-down direction or the left-right direction, for example, when displaying the variation of the effect symbol.

  In addition to the effect design variation effect using the effect symbols as described above, the image display device 7, for example, an image used for a notice effect for announcing a jackpot lottery result, an image used for executing a jackpot game or an auxiliary game , A demonstration image for waiting for a customer, and an image used for displaying various setting contents are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect design variation effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images may be displayed.

  Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, according to the storage number of the first special figure hold, the first production hold display area 9A for displaying the production hold image and the second special figure hold storage number. And a second effect hold display area 9B for displaying the effect hold image. The image display device 7 displays the number of stored first special figure hold and the number of stored second special figure displayed on the display device 40 in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. That is, the player can grasp the number of special figure hold by the special figure hold display 43 of the display device 40, and also the first effect hold display area 9A and the second effect hold display area 9B of the image display device 7. It can also be grasped by the number of effect pending images displayed on the screen.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 80, a sub control board 90, an image control board 100, and a payout control board 110. The main control board 80 is attached to the game board 2 and mainly performs control related to game profits, such as special symbols and normal symbols, lottery, and game state transition. The sub-control board 90 is attached to the game board 2 and performs control related to effects executed mainly as the game progresses, such as display on the image display device 7, lighting of various lamps, and sound output. The image control board 100 performs control related to the image displayed on the image display device 7 and the sound output from the speaker 67. The payout control board 110 controls the payout of game balls.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 controls power supply to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. To do.

  A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. The backup power supply circuit 151 is connected to a RAM 84 or the like of the main control board 80 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside, that is, when the main power is off or a power failure occurs. Supply power necessary for information retention. Therefore, information stored in the RAM 84 or the like of the main control board 80 is temporarily held while power can be supplied from the backup power supply circuit 151 even when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. . A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By operating the power switch 155, the main power is turned on and off. A dedicated backup power supply circuit for each control board may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. Hereinafter, the game control one-chip microcomputer 81 is referred to as a game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits or receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit 87 configured by an I / O port. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 84 is provided with a special figure holding storage unit 85 for storing random numbers related to the jackpot lottery and a general figure holding storage unit 86 for storing random numbers related to the normal symbol drawing. Further, the special figure reservation storage unit 85 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 85a for storing a random number acquired due to the passing of the game ball through the first start port 20, and the second start port 21. A second special figure storage unit 85b that stores a random number acquired due to the passing of the sphere is provided.

  Specifically, each of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is provided with a storage area corresponding to the upper limit number of reservations. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the upper limit number of holdings is 4, each of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a and the second special figure holding storage unit 85b is provided with four storage areas. Further, each storage area is provided with a small area for storing the acquired random number. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, four random numbers, that is, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired due to the winning of the game ball at the starting port. Therefore, these four random numbers are stored in each small area. Details of each random number will be described later.

  Further, the general-purpose hold storage unit 86 is also provided with a storage area corresponding to the upper limit number of holds. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the upper limit number of reservations is 4, the general-purpose storage unit 86 is provided with four storage areas. Furthermore, each area is provided with a storage area for storing the acquired random number. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 obtains a random number per hit due to the game ball passing through the gate. For this reason, the normal random number is stored in the storage area. Details of the random number per ordinary will be described later.

  Various sensors and solenoids are electrically connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal from each sensor is input to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first gate sensor 28a, a second gate sensor 29a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, There are a specific area sensor 39a, a non-specific area sensor 70a, and a normal winning a prize opening sensor 27a.

  The first start port sensor 20a is provided immediately below the first start port 20 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball. That is, when the game ball passes the first start port 20, the output value is Output a changing signal. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided immediately below the second start port 21 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, the output value when the game ball passes the second start port 21. Output a changing signal. The first gate sensor 28a is provided in a passing area immediately below the first gate 28, and outputs a signal for detecting the passing of the game ball. The second gate sensor 29a is provided in a passing area immediately below the second gate 29, and outputs a signal for detecting the passing of the game ball.

  The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided immediately below the first big prize opening 30 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, when the game ball passes through the first big prize opening 30. Outputs a signal whose output value changes. The second grand prize opening sensor 35a is provided immediately below the second big prize opening 35 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, when the game ball passes through the second big prize opening 35. Outputs a signal whose output value changes.

  The specific area sensor 39a is located in the specific area 39 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is located in the non-specific area 70 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the non-specific area 70. Output.

  The normal winning hole sensor 27a is provided immediately below each of the normal winning holes 27 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, the output value changes when the game ball passes through each of the normal winning holes 27. Output a signal.

  Further, as the solenoids, there are an electric Chu solenoid 24, a first big prize opening solenoid 33, a second big prize winning solenoid 38, and a sorting member solenoid 73. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold display 43a, a second special figure hold display 43b, and A general-purpose hold display 44 is electrically connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives various signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. More specifically, the payout control board 110 is electrically connected with a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135. The card unit 135 is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is a device that enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Further, a launching device 112 is electrically connected to the payout control board 110 via a launch control board 111.

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 electrically connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The winning ball paying device 120 pays out the winning balls, or the ball lending motor 131 of the lending ball paying device 130 is driven to cause the lending ball paying device 130 to pay out the balls. The prize ball to be paid out is controlled by a signal from the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. The paid-out ball rental is controlled by a signal from the ball rental sensor 132 for counting.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of payout balls for winning at the first start port 20 is 3, and the number of payout balls for winning at the second start port 21 is 2. The number of payout balls for winning at the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is 13, and the number of payout balls for winning at the normal prize opening 27 is three. The number of prize balls is an example and may be selected as appropriate.

  The launcher 112 includes a launch motor 113, a touch switch 114, a launch volume 115, and a launch stop switch 116. When the player operates the handle 60, a signal indicating that the touch switch 114 has touched the handle 60 is output to the launch control board 111, and further, a signal corresponding to the rotation amount of the handle 60 from the launch volume 115. Is output to the launch control board 111. The launch control board 111 drives the launch motor 113 and controls the launch device 112 so that the game ball is launched with appropriate strength based on various signals input from the launch device 112.

  A RAM clear switch 161 is connected to the main control board 80. The RAM clear switch 161 is attached to the main control board 80 and disposed on the rear surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, the RAM clear switch 161 is normally in a position where it cannot be seen by the player on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and cannot be operated by the player. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 161 is normally operated by hall staff. The pachinko gaming machine 1 initializes the RAM 84 when activated with the RAM clear switch 161 being pressed. As a result, information stored in the RAM 84 is lost.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. Communication between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is unidirectional communication that can only transmit commands from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional control circuit using, for example, a diode is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 as a communication direction regulating means.

  An external terminal board 190 is connected to the main control board 80. The external terminal board 190 outputs various signals based on the signals received from the game control microcomputer 81 to an external device arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the data display 910 and the hall computer 900. Specifically, the external terminal board 190 is provided with a plurality of channels (CN) for external output. The connector corresponding to each channel (CN) and the connector on the data display 910 side are connected by a cable. Each connector outputs one signal to the outside. In the external terminal board 190, for example, a jackpot count signal indicating that the jackpot is won, a signal indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a frame opening signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 50 is opened, a predetermined number (for example, A signal indicating that 10 prize balls have been made and a security signal indicating that an unexpected winning has been made are output from different channels.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the sub-control board 90 according to a program. Hereinafter, the effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 is referred to as the effect control microcomputer 91. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit 97 constituted by I / O ports. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the production control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The sub-control board 90 includes an image control board 100, a movable board relay board 108, a lamp relay board 107, a cross button detection switch 68x, an effect button detection switch 63x, a sword member detection switch 222x, and a vibration motor 223. It is connected. Therefore, a signal based on each switch is input to the sub control board 90, and a signal is output from the sub control board 90 to each board and the vibration motor 223.

  On the image control board 100, an image control one-chip microcomputer 101 for controlling the output of the image display device 7 and the speaker 67 according to a program is mounted. Hereinafter, the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 is referred to as an image control microcomputer 101. The image control microcomputer 101 includes a program for controlling a display image as the production progresses, a still image and a moving image displayed on the image display device 7, more specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, ROM 103 storing image data such as numbers, symbols, background images, etc., and voice data such as sound, music, and sound effect output via speaker 67, RAM 104 used as work memory, and ROM 103. CPU 102 for executing the program is included. The image control microcomputer 101 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit 105 configured by an I / O port. The input / output circuit 105 may be built in the image control microcomputer 101. The ROM 103 may be externally attached.

  An image display device 7, a speaker 67, and a dip switch 106 are electrically connected to the image control board 100. Therefore, a signal based on the dip switch 106 is input to the image control board 100, and a signal is output from the image control board 100 to the image display device 7 and the speaker 67.

  In addition, the RAM 104 is provided with a volume storage unit 109 that stores a set value of the volume. As shown in FIG. 8, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set at 10 levels from 0 to 9, with “0” being silent, “1” being the minimum volume, and “9” being the maximum volume. . In this embodiment, the volume increases as the set value increases, but the volume may increase as the set value decreases. The pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the volume output from the speaker 67 based on the set value stored in the volume storage unit 109.

  The dip switch 106 is a switch for setting an initial value of the volume, and can be adjusted in 10 steps from 0 to 9 like the volume. The dip switch 106 is attached to the image control board 100 and is disposed on the rear surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, the dip switch 106 is normally in a position where it cannot be visually recognized by the player on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and cannot be operated by the player.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the image control microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The CPU 102 of the image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data and audio data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the read image data is displayed on the image display device 7, and sound is output from the speaker 67 based on the read sound data.

  It should be noted that, as a configuration for outputting sound, a sound control board electrically connected to the sub control board 90 and the speaker 67 is provided, and the sound control microcomputer 91 receives the sound based on the command received from the main control board 80. A configuration may be employed in which voice, music, sound effects, and the like are output to the speaker 67 via the control board. In this case, the audio data may be stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90.

  In addition, the movable board 15 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 90 via the movable board relay board 108 attached to the game board 2. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the operation of the movable board 15 connected electrically via the movable board relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 reads out the operation pattern data for determining the operation mode of the movable board 15 from the ROM 93, and based on the operational pattern data, the operation of the movable board 15 via the movable board relay board 108. Perform motion control.

  In addition, the frame lamp 66 and the frame movable body 600 are electrically connected to the sub-control board 90 via the lamp relay board 107 attached to the gaming machine frame 50. The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 66 or operation control of the movable frame body 600 via the lamp relay board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp from the ROM 93, and performs light emission control of each lamp via the lamp relay board 107 based on the light emission pattern data. Further, the production control microcomputer 91 reads operation pattern data for determining the operation mode of the movable frame body 600 from the ROM 93, and controls the operation of the movable frame body 600 via the lamp relay board 107 based on the operation pattern data.

  The cross button detection switch 68 x is a detection switch corresponding to the cross button 68. Therefore, when the cross button 68 is pressed, a signal related to the direction in which the cross button 68 is pressed is output from the cross button detection switch 68x to the sub-control board 90. Based on the signal output from the cross button detection switch 68x, the sub-control board 90 can determine whether any of the direction buttons 68U, 68D, 68R, 68L of the cross button 68 has been pressed. The effect button detection switch 63x is a detection switch corresponding to the effect button 63. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal related to the effect button 63 is output from the effect button detection switch 63x to the sub-control board 90. Based on the signal output from the effect button detection switch 63x, the sub control board 90 can determine whether or not the effect button 63 has been pressed. The sword member detection switch 222 x is a detection switch corresponding to the sword member 222. Therefore, when the sword member 222 is pushed in, a signal related to the sword member 222 is output from the sword member detection switch 222x to the sub-control board 90. Based on the signal output from the sword member detection switch 222x, the sub-control board 90 can determine whether or not the sword member 222 has been pushed.

  The vibration motor 223 is a member that is housed in the effect button 63 and vibrates the exterior body of the effect button 63. Note that the vibration motor 223 may vibrate only the structure housed in the effect button 63 without vibrating the exterior body of the effect button 63. The effect control microcomputer 91 uses the data stored in the ROM 93 to create operation pattern data for determining the operation mode of the vibration motor 223, and controls the operation of the vibration motor 223 based on the operation pattern data.

3. The jackpot of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, a big hit lottery is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The jackpot lottery performed with the winning of a game ball at the first starting port 20 is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, which is also called the lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1). In addition, in the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball is won at the second starting port 21, the lottery result is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b, and the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) is also performed. Say.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 obtains various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. . The jackpot lottery is performed based on the acquired jackpot random number.

  The results of the jackpot lottery performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include “jackpot” and “losing”. The jackpot random number is a value in the range of 0 to 65535. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 9, in the normal probability state, for example, if the jackpot random number is a value in the range of 0 to 164, it is determined that the jackpot is won, and other values are used. If there is, it will be judged as lost. In the pachinko machine 1, there are two gaming states having different jackpot winning probabilities, that is, a normal probability state and a high probability state. In the high probability state, for example, the jackpot random number is a value in the range of 0 to 649. If there is, it is judged that the jackpot was won. Details of the gaming state will be described later.

  In the case of “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 causes the special symbol display 41 to stop display the “big hit symbol” which is a special symbol corresponding to the big hit. There are several types of jackpots, and the “jackpot symbol” corresponding to the type is stopped and displayed. In the case of “losing”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 causes the special symbol display 41 to stop and display “losing symbol” which is a special symbol corresponding to the loss.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes “big hit game” which is a control for opening the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big win when winning the big hit. . In the following description, the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are collectively referred to as a big prize opening.

  The jackpot game includes one or more round games, an opening before the first round game is started, and an ending after the last round game is finished. Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. The interval time, which is the closing time of the grand prize opening between round games, is included in the open round game before closing.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are “V long jackpot” and “V short jackpot” as types of jackpots. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when winning a jackpot, a lottery of lottery type is also performed. The jackpot type lottery is performed based on the jackpot type random number. The jackpot type random number is a value in the range of 0-9. And in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 10, in the lottery of the first special symbol (lottery of the special figure 1), for example, if the big hit type random number is a value within the range of 0 to 4, V long It is judged that the jackpot has been won, and any other value is judged to be a V short jackpot. On the other hand, in the lottery of the second special symbol (lottery of special figure 2), for example, it is determined that the jackpot type random number is a value in the range of 0 to 9, that is, all the values are won for V long jackpot.

  The “V long jackpot” is a V long opening pattern that allows a game ball to pass to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, and is an opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31 and an opening / closing member of the second big winning device 36. The jackpot that activates 37. The “V short jackpot” is a V short opening pattern in which a game ball cannot substantially pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, and the opening / closing member 32 of the first grand prize winning device 31 and the second big prize winning device. This is a jackpot for operating 36 open / close members 37.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, “V long jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16 rounds (R). In each round from 1R to 13R and 15R, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the first grand prize opening 30 for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. In each round of the 14th and 16th rounds, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the second big prize opening 35 for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. The distribution member 71 changes at a constant cycle from the start of the jackpot game or the round game to the first state shown in FIG. 4 (A) or the second state shown in FIG. 4 (B). ing. Therefore, in each round of the 14th and 16th rounds, it is possible to pass the game ball that has passed through the second big prize opening 35 into the specific area 39 through the second big prize opening 35.

  In contrast, “V short jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds of 13R. In other words, each round from 1R to 13R opens the first grand prize opening 30 for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R, but the 15th round opens the first big prize opening 30 only for 0.08 seconds. . The rounds 14R and 16R also open the second big prize opening 35 only for 0.08 seconds. Therefore, in the V short jackpot, each round from the 14th R to the 16th R is a round in which the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short and no prize ball can be expected. In other words, the V-short jackpot is actually a jackpot of 13R.

  Further, in each round of the 14R and 16R in the V short jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot pass through the specific area 39 even if the game ball passes through the second big winning opening 35. At the timing, that is, the timing when the distribution member 71 is in the second state (see FIG. 4), the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36 is opened. For this reason, it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in each round of the 14th and 16th rounds in the V-short jackpot.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state. In other words, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to a high probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, if the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, so the gaming state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 10, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of the first special symbol (the lottery of the special figure 1) is 50% for the V long jackpot and 50% for the V short jackpot. ing. On the other hand, in the lottery for the second special symbol (the lottery for special figure 2), the jackpot distribution rate is 100% for the V long jackpot. In other words, if a big win is won by a big win lottery based on winning a prize to the second starting port 21 which can be entered by executing electric support control, which will be described later, the V long big win is always made. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery of the second special symbol is set to be more advantageous for the player than the lottery of the first special symbol.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, as a random number acquired based on a winning of a game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, and a reach There are random numbers and variation pattern random numbers.

  The reach random number is a random number used to determine whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and the winning of the jackpot depends on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed For example, a state of “7 ↓ 7” (“↓” means changing). The effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if they are slightly shaken in the display screen 7a. That is, the production symbol does not have to be completely stopped. The reach random number is a value in the range of 0 to 127.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 12, in the non-short-time state, if the reach random number is a value within the range of 0 to 13, it is determined that there is a reach, and if it is any other value, there is no reach. Judge. In the short-time state, if the reach random number is a value in the range of 0 to 5, it is determined that there is a reach, and if it is any other value, it is determined that there is no reach. Details of the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state will be described later.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern including a variation time of a special symbol. The fluctuation pattern random number is also a value within the range of 0 to 127. 13 and 14 are tables showing the relationship between the fluctuation pattern random number and the fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, whether or not the reach effect can be executed and the manner in which the reach effect is performed are determined by the variation pattern. The reach production modes included in the variation pattern include normal reach and super reach (SP reach) with a longer variation time than normal reach. The types of SP reach included in the variation pattern include “SP reach_A” and “SP reach_B”. “SP reach_A” and “SP reach_B” differ in the content of the production. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in addition to the fluctuation pattern random number, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the special symbol type, whether the time-short state or non-time-short state, the lottery or reach lottery result.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a normal hit random number as a random number acquired based on the passing of the game ball to the gate. The normal winning random number is a random number used in a lottery to determine whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 22. Ordinary random numbers are values in the range of 0 to 255.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 15, in the non-time-short state, if the random number per ordinary is within the range of 0 to 2, it is determined that the winning per ordinary is won, and other numerical values are used. If there is, it will be judged as lost. In the short-time state, if the normal random number is a value within the range of 0 to 254, it is determined that the normal winning is won, and if it is any other value, it is determined to be lost. That is, the normal lottery is almost lost in the non-time-short state and almost normal in the short-time state. Details of the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state will be described later.

4). Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a “probability variation function” and a “variation time shortening function”, respectively, with respect to the jackpot lottery (special symbol display 41) and the regular lottery (ordinary symbol display 42).

  A state in which the probability variation function is activated in the jackpot lottery is called “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not activated is called “normal probability state”. In the high probability state, as shown in FIG. 9, the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than in the normal probability state. In other words, when the probability variation function is activated, the probability that the result is a big hit in the big win lottery is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function in the jackpot lottery is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and the state in which it is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the special symbol change time on the special symbol display 41, that is, the time from the start of the variable display to the stop display of the display result tends to be shorter than in the non-short time state. Specifically, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 loses in the jackpot lottery, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach random number value determined to have reach is less in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. Reach is determined using the determination table. In other words, in the short-time state, when a win is lost in the jackpot lottery, the probability that the time until the special symbol is stopped and displayed is long becomes low. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the loss without reach is reached, a variation pattern with a short variation time is more easily selected in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state. That is, when the variation time shortening function is activated, the variation time is likely to be shorter than when the variation time shortening function is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold increases, and an effective winning at the start port that can be stored as the special figure hold tends to occur. Therefore, the player can aim for the big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and variation time reduction function in the jackpot lottery may be activated at the same time, or only one may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function in the normal lottery are operated in synchronization with the variation time shortening function in the big lottery. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function in the normal lottery operate in the short-time state and do not operate in the non-short-time state. Therefore, in the short-time state, the winning probability in the normal lottery is higher than in the non-short-time state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses a determination table in which the value of the normal hit random number determined to be a normal win is larger in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state, Make a lottery. In other words, when the probability variation function is activated in the normal lottery, the probability that the result is normal in the lottery per ordinary portion is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  In the short-time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, the fluctuation time in the non-short-time state is 30 seconds, and the fluctuation time in the short-time state is 1 second. In the short time state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-short time state. That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. On the other hand, the number of times the electric Chu 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is the same regardless of whether the time is short or not. That is, in the short-time state, the function for increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is not activated. In the short-time state, the function of increasing the number of times of opening the electric chew 22 may be activated.

  Thus, in the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function in the normal lottery and the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 are activated, the electric chew is compared with the case where these functions are not activated. 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as “high base state”, and the state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as “low base state”. In the high base state, the player can aim for the big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state can also be said to be a state in which the electric chew 22 is performing control for supporting winning at the second starting port 21, so-called electric support control.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, by the operation of one or more functions among the probability variation function in the lottery per ordinary, the variation time shortening function in the lottery per ordinary, the open time extension function of the electric Chu 22, and the open count increase function of the electric Chu 22 , It is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is a passing game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, a high probability state, a short time state and a high base It becomes a state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-probability base state ends when a jackpot lottery is executed a predetermined number of times (160 in this embodiment) without winning the jackpot, or when the jackpot is won again and the jackpot game is executed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the game state of the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is almost not passed through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the normal probability state and the short time state and High base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-probability base state ends when a jackpot lottery is executed a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) without winning a jackpot, or when the jackpot is won again and the jackpot game is executed.

  Note that the gaming state after power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The state in which the jackpot game is being executed is referred to as a “hit game state”. The jackpot gaming state is also referred to as “special gaming state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible for the player to advance the game more advantageously when the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. Since the electric support control is executed, the electric chew 22 is easily opened as compared with the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the second gate 29 which is a chance for the normal winning lottery. As a result, it can be expected that more prizes will be awarded to the starter rather than left-handed.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible for the player to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult for the electric chew 22 to be opened compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, the player makes a left turn to win the first starting port 20. As a result, it can be expected that more winnings will be made at the starting point than right-handed.

5. Next, volume adjustment of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined by the set value stored in the volume storage unit 109 of the image control microcomputer 101 as described above. In order to change the set value stored in the volume storage unit 109, that is, to adjust the volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1, manual adjustment for changing the set value by the player's operation and the pachinko gaming machine 1 satisfy a predetermined condition And automatic adjustment that automatically changes the set value.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as one of manual volume adjustments, there is pressing of the cross button 68 by the player, more specifically pressing of the left button 68L or the right button 68R. The pachinko gaming machine 1 accepts pressing of the left direction button 68L and the right direction button 68R in a standby state where it can be assumed that no game is being played by the player. Specifically, the standby state refers to the period from when the main power is turned on until the first special symbol change display is started, or after the special symbol is stopped and the number of special symbol holds becomes zero. This is until the next special symbol change display is started.

  When the left direction button 68L is pressed during the standby state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 by one step. For example, when the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is “3”, “2” is stored as a new setting value. On the other hand, when the right button 68R is pressed during the standby state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the setting value stored in the sound volume storage unit 109 by one step. For example, when the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is “3”, “4” is stored as a new setting value. As a result, the player can adjust the volume to a desired level.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the volume setting value, that is, when a new setting value is stored in the volume storage unit 109, the volume setting for displaying the current volume setting value as shown in FIG. The screen 706 is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. The volume setting screen 706 includes a numerical image 706A indicating the current volume setting value and a note image 706B suggesting the magnitude of the volume setting value. The note image 706B is displayed larger as the volume setting value is larger. In addition, the volume setting screen 706 is displayed in front of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are stopped and displayed, and the standby screen 701 that is displayed in the customer waiting production in the standby state. That is, the volume setting screen 706 is displayed in the foreground with priority over other images. The volume setting screen 706 may be displayed on the entire display screen 7a, and other images may be hidden. The volume setting screen 706 is displayed for a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) after the volume is changed, and is not displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as an automatic adjustment of the volume setting, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the standby state, the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is set to a value set by the dip switch 106. Make the value more than a certain hardware value. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 compares the hardware value with a setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 (also referred to as “current volume setting value”), and if the hardware value is large, The hardware value is stored in the volume storage unit 109. For example, when the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is “2” and the hardware value is “3”, “3” is stored as a new setting value. On the other hand, when the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is “7” and the hardware value is “3”, the setting value remains “7”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 applies that a specific standby screen is displayed a predetermined number of times as a predetermined condition for performing automatic adjustment. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts executing the customer waiting effect during the standby state, and switches and displays a plurality of standby screens 701 to 704 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a standby state when the effect symbols are stopped and displayed and the number of special figure holds becomes zero. In the customer waiting effect, the pachinko gaming machine 1 first maintains the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) as shown in FIG. Even during this time, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state, and can adjust the volume by manual adjustment.

  When the predetermined time has elapsed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the standby screen 701 on the front side of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, as shown in FIG. On the standby screen 701, for example, operation guidance for volume adjustment and light amount adjustment is displayed. After displaying the standby screen 701 for a predetermined time (60 seconds in this embodiment), the pachinko gaming machine 1 hides the standby screen 701 and displays the standby screen 702 in the production symbols 8L and 8C, as shown in FIG. , 8R is displayed in front. On the standby screen 702, for example, hall information and advertisements are displayed. After displaying the standby screen 702 for a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment), the pachinko gaming machine 1 hides the standby screen 702 and displays the standby screen 703 in the production symbols 8L and 8C, as shown in FIG. , 8R is displayed in front. On the standby screen 703, for example, information and advertisements of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed. After displaying the standby screen 703 for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds), the pachinko gaming machine 1 hides the standby screen 703 and displays the standby screen 704 in the production symbols 8L and 8C, as shown in FIG. , 8R is displayed in front. On the standby screen 704, for example, notes are displayed. After displaying the standby screen 704 for a predetermined time (48 seconds in this embodiment), the pachinko gaming machine 1 hides the standby screen 704 and displays the standby screen 701 again. Thereafter, in the customer waiting effect, the pachinko gaming machine 1 repeats switching of the standby screens 701 to 704 until the standby state is released. The display content of each of the standby screens 701 to 704 is an example, and is not limited to the content described above. The predetermined time for switching each standby screen is also an example, and is not limited to the above-described time.

  The standby screens 701, 702, 703, and 704 have the same size and are displayed at the same position in the display screen 7a. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the standby screens 701, 702, 703, and 704 in an overlapped manner during the standby state, and displays the standby screen in the display order on the forefront. In this case, the image display device 7 also displays a standby screen other than the standby screen displayed in the foreground, but since it is not visible to the player, it is described as non-display in this specification. Note that the display or non-display of each standby screen may be controlled without displaying a plurality of standby screens in a superimposed manner as in this embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the standby screen 704 is displayed for the third time after entering the standby state during the standby state, the volume setting is automatically adjusted. That is, among the predetermined conditions for performing the automatic adjustment described above, the specific standby screen is set as the standby screen 704, and the predetermined number of times is set to three. For example, when the volume is set to “3” by the DIP switch 106 and set to a volume lower than “3” by the previous player, if the standby screen 704 is displayed three times during the standby state, The volume is automatically set to “3”.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped, a value of 85 db or less (in this embodiment, the setting value “3”) is set to dip so that the output sound from the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not feel noisy even in a quiet environment. In many cases, the switch 106 is set. For this reason, if the staff of the hall does not change the value of the dip switch 106, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts operating with a low sound volume. On the other hand, when the player feels that the volume is low, the player increases the set value of the volume by manual adjustment. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 satisfies a predetermined condition during the standby state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets the volume setting value to the larger of the hardware value and the current volume setting value, so that at least the volume of the hardware value The level is secured and the volume is likely to be suitable for the current hall situation. In addition, if the staff of the hall has changed the value of the dip switch 106 to a value with a high volume, even if the previous player has changed the setting value to a low volume, the hall is returned to the desired hardware value. . Therefore, there is a high possibility that the next player can enjoy the game, and the next player has less time and effort to increase the volume setting value.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a manual adjustment of the volume other than the above-described pressing of the cross button 68, there is pressing of the player's effect button 63 in the standby state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 accepts pressing of the effect button 63 even in the standby state. Then, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives a press of the effect button 63 during the standby state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 sets the volume setting value to the maximum value. That is, it is troublesome to operate the cross button 68 many times for a player who wants to play at the maximum volume from the beginning or a player unfamiliar with the setting operation. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 stores “9”, which is the maximum value of the volume setting value, in the volume storage unit 109 by one operation of the effect button 63.

  In order to notify the volume adjustment by the effect button 63, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a maximum volume setting screen 705 as shown in FIG. 18A when the set value of the current volume is other than the maximum value during the standby state. Is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. The maximum volume setting screen 705 includes a button image 705A that suggests pressing of the effect button 63, and a message image 705B that notifies that the volume is maximized by pressing the effect button 63. The maximum volume setting screen 705 is displayed in front of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the standby screen 701. That is, the maximum volume setting screen 705 is displayed in the foreground with priority over other images. The maximum volume setting screen 705 may be displayed on the entire display screen 7a and other images may be hidden.

  The maximum volume setting screen 705 is displayed on the display screen 7a during the standby state and the volume setting value is not the maximum value. Thereby, the player can recognize that the current volume is not the maximum value, and can grasp the operation for setting the maximum volume. When the volume setting value reaches the maximum value, such as when the production button 63 is pressed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 hides the maximum volume setting screen 705 as shown in FIG. A volume setting screen 706 indicating that the set value is the maximum is displayed.

  On the other hand, the maximum volume setting screen 705 is not displayed on the display screen 7a during the standby state and the volume setting value is the maximum value. In this case, since the operation for setting the volume to the maximum value is unnecessary, the pachinko gaming machine 1 hides the maximum volume setting screen 705 and secures a display space for other images such as the standby screen 701.

6). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 on the main control board 80 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specific processing executed by the game control microcomputer 81 includes main-side activation processing. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84.

[Main side startup processing]
The main-side activation process executed by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The gaming control microcomputer 81 is triggered when the main power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, that is, the power switch 155 is turned on, and external power supply via the power board 150 is started. In response to this, the main-side startup process program is read from the ROM 83 and executed.

  In the main-side activation process, the game control microcomputer 81 first executes a power-on process for initializing the CPU 82 and initializing the RAM 84 (S001). Details of S001 will be described later.

  After S001, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits interruption (S002). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values (S003). Specifically, in S003, the game control microcomputer 81 updates values of various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal hit random number. As a random number update method, for example, a predetermined number of values are added in one update. The predetermined number may be common to all random numbers, or may be different for each random number. The random number value returns to 0 when the upper limit value is reached. The initial value of the random number may be 0 or a value other than 0. The initial value of the random number may be common to all random numbers or may be different for each random number. . Each random number may be generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  After S003, the game control microcomputer 81 permits interruption (S004). Thereafter, S002 to S004 are repeated. While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process can be executed. The main timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of 4 ms, for example. When the main timer interrupt process is executed, the process from S002 to S004 is repeated after the main timer interrupt process is completed and before the next main timer interrupt process is started. . If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, execution of the main timer interrupt processing is not started immediately, but is started after waiting for the interrupt enabled state.

[Power-on processing]
Next, the power-on process in S001 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the power-on process, the game control microcomputer 81 first sets permission to access the RAM 84 (S011). As a result, information can be written to and read from the RAM 84.

  After S011, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the power-off flag is on (S012). The power-off flag is a flag for determining whether or not the main power source is turned off in a normal procedure. The power-off flag is turned on when the main power source is turned off in a normal procedure through a power-off monitoring process in S181 described later. If the main power is not turned off by a normal procedure due to unauthorized access or the like, it remains off. If the power-off flag is on (S012: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 161 has been pressed (S013).

  If the RAM clear switch 161 has not been pressed (S013: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 diagnoses whether there is an abnormality when the CPU 82 or the RAM 84 is activated (S014). In S014, for example, the consistency of the information in the RAM 84 by the checksum is diagnosed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is an abnormality by the diagnosis in S014 (S015).

  When the power-off flag is off (S012: NO), the RAM clear switch 161 is pressed (S013: YES), or there is an abnormality (S015: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 The RAM 84 is initialized (S021). As a result, various information stored in the RAM 84 is lost. For example, the game state information is reset to the normal probability state information that is the initial value.

  After S021, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a RAM initialization command instructing initialization of the RAM in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S022). The RAM initialization command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 90, and processing corresponding to the command is executed by the sub control board 90.

  After S022 or when there is no abnormality (S015: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the power-off flag (S016). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 performs initialization setting of the CPU 82 and the like (S017). Specifically, in S017, the game control microcomputer 81 sets, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) and the like. Do. After S017, the power-on process is terminated.

[Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process in S005 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The main timer interrupt process is executed by the game control microcomputer 81 each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 4 ms is input.

  In the main timer interrupt process, the game control microcomputer 81 first sends a command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to a device other than the main control board 80 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the sub control board 90 and the payout control board 110. (S101). Commands are appropriately set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 by various processes described later.

  After S101, the game control microcomputer 81 updates information related to payout (S102). Specifically, in S102, the game control microcomputer 81 includes the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the first large winning port sensor 30a, the second large winning port sensor 35a, the normal winning port sensor 27a, and the like. Based on the signals output from the various sensors, the presence / absence of a winning is determined, and a payout command for instructing payout of a winning ball according to the type of the winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  After S102, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values (S103). The process of S103 is the same as that of S003. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values both during the execution of the main-side timer interrupt process and during other periods. Note that the random number value may be updated only in one of the periods.

  After S103, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a sensor detection process for detecting a ball entering the start port or the like based on signals output from various sensors (S111). Specifically, in S111, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate based on the signals output from the first gate sensor 28a and the second gate sensor 29a. If it has passed through the gate, add the number of pending maps on the condition that the number of pending maps is less than 4, and obtain a normal random number value to store the pending maps Store in the part 86.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the first start port 20 based on the signal output from the first start port sensor 20a. , 1 is added to the number of the first special figure hold on condition that the number of the first special figure hold is less than four, and the jackpot random number, the jackpot type random number, the reach random number, Each random number value related to the big hit of the variation pattern random number is acquired and stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a. Further, a first start winning command for notifying the first starting port 20 of the game ball is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the second start port 21 based on the signal output from the second start port sensor 21a. If the number of the second special figure hold is less than 4, add 1 to the second special figure hold number, and obtain the value of each random number related to the jackpot It memorize | stores in the 2nd special figure storage part 85b. Further, a second start winning command for notifying the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 based on the signal output from the specific area sensor 39a, and when the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 The V passing command for notifying the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  The command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 90 in S101 of the main timer interrupt process (see FIG. 21). The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes processing corresponding to the command in response to the input of the command.

  After S111, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a normal operation process that is an operation related to a normal symbol (S121). Specifically, in S121, the game control microcomputer 81 displays the normal winning random number stored in the general figure holding storage unit 86 and the normal winning determination table shown in FIG. 15 when the normal winning lottery condition is satisfied. Use it to determine whether you have won a normal win. Then, the general symbol stop symbol data according to the determination result and the variation pattern according to the gaming state are determined, and the normal symbol display 42 displays the normal symbol. Further, when the player wins a normal game, an opening pattern of the electric chew 22 corresponding to the gaming state is determined and the electric chew 22 is activated.

  After the normal operation process of S121, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a special operation process that is an operation related to the special symbol (S131). Note that S121 and S131 may be in reverse order. Details of S131 will be described later.

  After S131, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the special figure hold indicator 43 and the general figure hold indicator based on the hold numbers of the general figure hold, the first special figure hold number, and the second special figure hold number. The display of 44 is updated (S161).

  After S161, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs various signals via the external terminal board 190 based on the command set in the external output buffer of the RAM 84 (S171). For example, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs a jackpot signal to the hall computer 900.

  After S171, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a power-off monitoring process for normally turning off the main power (S181). Details of S181 will be described later. After S181, the main timer interrupt process is terminated.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 81 repeats the main-side startup processing from S002 to S004 until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82. When the interrupt pulse is input, the main-side timer interrupt processing is performed again. Run. In S101 of the main timer interrupt process executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process is output.

[Special action processing]
Next, the special operation process of S131 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special operation process, the process related to the special symbol display 41, the first big prize device 31, and the second big prize device 36 is divided into four stages. Is assigned. The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the special operation status is 1 (S901), 2 (S911), or 3 (S921), and which status corresponds to the current status. Judging. The initial value of the special operation status is 1.

  If the special operation status is 1 (S901: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 executes a special symbol standby process (S902). If the special operation status is 2 (S911: YES), the special symbol changing process is executed (S912). If the special operation status is 3 (S921: YES), a special symbol confirmation process is executed (S922). On the other hand, if the special operation status is 4 (S921: NO), the jackpot game process is executed (S932). Hereinafter, each process executed in the special operation process will be described.

[Special symbol standby processing]
FIG. 23 shows the procedure of the special symbol standby process in S902 of FIG. In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the number of second special figure hold is 0 (S1001). If the number of second special figure hold is 0 (S1001: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of first special figure hold is 0 (S1020). That is, the game control microcomputer 81 gives priority to the process related to the second special figure hold over the process related to the first special figure hold.

  If the number of the first special figure hold is also 0 (S1020: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect is started (S1031). The customer waiting effect is an effect in which a plurality of standby screens 701 to 704 are displayed in order during the standby state (see FIG. 17). If the customer waiting effect has been started (S1031: YES), the special symbol standby process is terminated.

  If the customer waiting effect is not started (S1031: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a customer waiting waiting command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1032). The customer waiting standby command set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 90, and the sub-control board 90 executes processing according to the command. After S1032, the special symbol standby process ends.

  On the other hand, if the number of the second special figure hold is not 0 (S1001: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot is won (S1011). Specifically, in S1011, the game control microcomputer 81 reads each random number value related to the jackpot stored at the head of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, and reads it using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Based on the jackpot random number, the jackpot and lose are judged. When the jackpot is won, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the jackpot type table shown in FIG. 10 to determine the jackpot type based on the read jackpot type random number.

  After S1011, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a variation pattern based on the read variation pattern random number and reach random number (S1012). Specifically, in S1012, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern random number, and the lottery pattern in FIG. 14 when the jackpot is won in the lottery of the second special symbol (lottery of the special diagram 2). A variation pattern corresponding to the gaming state is determined using the variation pattern table shown. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a stop symbol in accordance with the jackpot determination result (S1013).

  The game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of the second special figure hold by one after determining the jackpot. Then, each special figure hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b is shifted by one from the current storage area to the storage area having the higher priority of reading, and the shift-source storage area shifted last Is initialized. As a result, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  After S1013, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the special symbol variation display on the second special symbol display 41b according to the variation pattern determined in S1012 (S1014). At this time, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a change start command in the output buffer of the RAM 84. The variation start command includes stop symbol data information and variation pattern information. The change start command is output to the sub control board 90, and the sub control board 90 performs an effect corresponding to the change start command. After S1014, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 2 (S1017) and ends the special symbol standby process.

  On the other hand, if the number of the second special figure hold is 0 (S1001: YES) and the number of the first special figure hold is not 0 (S1020: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 holds the second special figure hold. As in the case, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won (S1021). S1021 is the same process as S1011. However, each random number serving as a determination value is read from the first special figure storage unit 85a.

  After S1021, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a variation pattern based on various random numbers such as a variation pattern random number and the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 13 (S1022). Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a stop symbol in accordance with the jackpot determination result (S1023). S1022 and S1023 are the same processes as S1012 and S1013.

  After S1023, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the first special symbol display 41a to start displaying the variation of the special symbol according to the variation pattern determined in S1022 (S1024). At this time, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the change start command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as in S1014. After S1024, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 2 (S1017), and ends the special symbol standby process.

[Special symbol change processing]
FIG. 24 shows the procedure of the special symbol changing process in S912 of FIG. In the special symbol changing process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special symbol change time has elapsed (S1501). The variation time is determined by the variation pattern determined in S1012 or S1022 of the special symbol standby process described above. If the special symbol variation time has not elapsed (S1501: NO), the special symbol variation processing is terminated. That is, the special symbol variation display is continued.

  On the other hand, when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S1501: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a variation stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1502). The change stop command is output to the sub control board 90, and the sub control board 90 performs an effect corresponding to the change stop command. After S1502, the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 3 (S1503).

  After S1503, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special symbol display 41 to stop the special symbol variation display (S1504). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a stop time for stopping and displaying the special symbol for a predetermined time (S1505), and ends the special symbol changing process.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
FIG. 25 shows the procedure of the special symbol determination process in S922 of FIG. In the special symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the stop time set in S1505 of the special symbol changing process described above has elapsed (S1601). If the stop time has not elapsed (S1601: NO), the special symbol determination process is terminated. If the stop time has elapsed (S1601: YES), the gaming state is managed (S1602).

  Specifically, in S1602, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts one probability variation counter if it is in a high probability state. The probability variation counter indicates the remaining number of times that the jackpot lottery can be executed during the high probability state. Each time the big hit lottery is performed, the probability variation counter is decremented by one. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation counter has become 0. If the value of the probability variation counter is 0, the game state is shifted to the normal probability state.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts one hour-counting counter if it is in the time-shortening state. The time-shortage counter indicates the remaining number of times that the jackpot lottery can be executed during the time-short state. Each time the big winning lottery is performed, the hour / hour counter is decremented by one. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter has become zero.

  After S1602, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot is won (S1611). If the jackpot is won (S1611: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 4 (S1612). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 starts a jackpot game (S1613). During the execution of the jackpot game, the normal probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a low base state during the execution of the jackpot game. In S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot opening command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in order to start the jackpot game. The opening command set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 90, and processing corresponding to the command is executed by the sub control board 90. As a result, the jackpot game is started.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot is not won (S1611: NO), the jackpot lottery result is lost, and the jackpot game is not executed, so the game control microcomputer 81 changes the special operation status to 1 (S1631). . After S1631 or S1613, the special symbol determination process is terminated.

[Big hit game processing]
FIG. 26 shows the procedure of the jackpot game process of S932 of FIG. In the jackpot game process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the jackpot game has ended (S2001). If the jackpot game has not ended (S2001: NO), the game control microcomputer 81 continues the jackpot game and thus ends the jackpot game process.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot game has ended (S2001: YES), the special operation status is changed to 1 (S2011). After S2011, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state (S2012).

  Specifically, in S2012, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts to the high probability state on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. Further, 160 is set in the probability variation counter. As a result, a maximum of 160 jackpots can be drawn continuously in a high probability state. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts to a time-short state. Further, 160 is set in the hour / hour counter. As a result, a maximum of 160 jackpots can be drawn continuously in a short time state. That is, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the game state becomes a high probability state and a short time state.

  On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts to the time-saving state. Further, 100 is set in the hour / hour counter. As a result, a maximum of 100 jackpots can be drawn continuously in a short time state. On the other hand, the game control microcomputer 81 does not change the game state to a high probability state. That is, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the game state becomes the normal probability state and the short time state. Furthermore, the maximum number of consecutive lottery winning lotteries in a short-time state is less than when the specific region 39 is passed. After S2012, the jackpot game process is terminated.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
Next, the power-off monitoring process in S181 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the power-off monitoring process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S3001). The power-off signal is input from the power board 150 to the game control microcomputer 81 when the power switch 155 is turned off.

  When there is an input of a power-off signal (S3001: YES), the game control microcomputer 81 performs termination setting of the CPU 82, RAM 84, etc. (S3002). Specifically, in S3002, the game control microcomputer 81 calculates a checksum and stores the calculation result in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84, for example.

  After S3002, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the power-off flag (S3003). Then, prohibition of access to the RAM 84 is set (S3004). As a result, information cannot be written to or read from the RAM 84. That is, access to the RAM 84 is restricted while the main power is off. After S3004 or when no power-off signal is input (S3001: NO), a power-off monitoring process is performed.

7). Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 on the sub control board 90 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specific processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 includes sub-side activation processing. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94.

[Sub-side startup process]
The sub-side activation process executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The sub-side activation process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  In the sub-side activation process, the production control microcomputer 91 first initializes the CPU 92 (S4001). Specifically, in S4001, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs, for example, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like. Note that S4001 is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  After S4001, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a RAM initialization command is received from the game control microcomputer 81 (S4002). When the RAM initialization command has been received (S4002: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 initializes the RAM 94 (S4011). As a result, various information stored in the RAM 94 is lost. After S4011, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a RAM initialization command for instructing initialization of the RAM in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4012). The RAM initialization command set in the output buffer is output to the image control board 100, and processing according to the command is executed by the image control board 100. The RAM initialization command to the image control board 100 may be output from the game control microcomputer 81. In this case, S4012 is unnecessary.

  After S4012, or when the RAM initialization command has not been received (S4002: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 prohibits interruption (S4004). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 updates various random numbers (S4005). Specifically, in S4005, the production control microcomputer 91 updates the values of various random numbers of production design random numbers, variable production pattern random numbers, advance production random numbers, and advance production type random numbers. These random numbers are different from the random numbers used in the game control microcomputer 81 described above, and are used only in the effect control microcomputer 91. The random number update method may be the same as or different from the game control microcomputer 81.

  After S4005, the effect control microcomputer 91 transmits various commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 to the image control board 100 or the like (S4006). For example, the image control board 100 that has received the command causes the image display device 7 to display various still images or moving images according to the command, and causes the speaker 67 to output various sounds. That is, an effect design variation effect, a game effect accompanying a jackpot game, a customer waiting effect, and the like are executed.

  Note that, with the execution of various effects by the image control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns on the frame lamp 66 or drives the movable frame body 600 via the lamp relay board 107. Since the main control board 80 does not accept input from the sub control board 90 as described above, the command transmitted from S4006 is not input to the game control microcomputer 81.

  After S4006, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are repeated. While the interrupt is permitted, various processes such as the sub-side 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) and the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 also executes interrupt processing other than S4009 and S4010. For example, when the command sent from the main control board 80 is input to the input / output circuit 97 of the effect control microcomputer 91, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes main control command interrupt processing for storing the command in the RAM 94. To do. The main control command interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[Sub-side 2ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the sub-side 2 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The sub-side 2 ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 each time an interrupt pulse with a 2 ms period is input.

  In the sub-side 2 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs the effect button 63, the cross button 68, the cross button 68, based on the output signals from the effect button detection switch 63x, the cross button detection switch 68x, and the sword member detection switch 222x. And switch data which shows the information of the presence or absence of operation to the sword member 222 is created (S4201). In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an input member other than these, information on the presence / absence of input of the input member is also included in the switch data.

  After S4201, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs control for turning on or off the frame lamp 66 in accordance with the lamp data created in the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process described later (S4202). Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs control for displacing the frame movable body 600 and the panel movable body 15 in accordance with the movable body drive data similarly created in the sub-side 10 ms timer interruption process (S4203).

  After S4203, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes other processing such as resetting the watchdog timer (S4299). After S4299, the sub-side 2 ms timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Sub-side 10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 ms period is input.

  In the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first executes a sub-side received command analysis process for analyzing a command received from the main control board 80 (S4301). Details of S4301 will be described later. After S4301, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing related to the effect reserved image according to the change in the number of special figure reservations (S4302).

  After S4302, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the switch data created in S4201 of the sub-side 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4303). Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes switch data analysis processing for performing switch control according to operations on various input members based on the switch data (S4304). Details of S4304 will be described later.

  After S4304, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data for performing lighting control of the frame lamp 66 according to various effects (S4305). Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates movable body drive data for performing operation control of the movable panel body 15 and the movable frame body 600 (S4306).

  After S4306, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes other processes such as updating various random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4399), and ends the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process.

[Sub-side received command analysis processing]
FIG. 31 shows the procedure of the sub-side received command analysis process in S4301 of FIG. In the sub-side received command analysis processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a variation start command has been received (S4411). The change start command is output from the main control board 80, for example, when starting the change display of the special symbol.

  When the change start command is received from the main control board 80 (S4411: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 selects the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol change effect (S4412). ). Specifically, in S4412, the production control microcomputer 91 acquires the production symbol random number, and based on the analysis result of the change start command from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of the special symbol or the presence or absence of the reach. One table is selected, and the effect design random number is determined using the table to select the effect design. Thereby, the combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed such as “777” is determined.

  After S4412, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the contents of the change start command and selects a change effect pattern (S4413). Specifically, in S4413, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires a change effect pattern random number, and selects one table from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of change pattern based on the analysis result of the change start command. The variation effect pattern is selected by determining the obtained random effect pattern random number using the table. Thus, the contents of the fluctuating effect are determined including details such as whether or not the frame lamp 66 is lit and its timing, whether the panel movable body 15 and the movable frame body 600 are operated and their timing. In other words, once the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production time, the variation display mode of the production symbol, the presence / absence of the reach production, the contents of the reach production, the presence / absence of the button operation during the production, the development configuration of the production, the background type, etc. Details, that is, the scenario of the production during the symbol change is determined.

  After S4413, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the contents of the change start command and selects a notice effect (S4414). Specifically, in S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the notice effect is executed, and when executing the notice effect, obtains the notice effect random number and the notice effect type random number, and determines these random numbers. Select the notice effect. Thereby, the content of what is called a step-up notice effect or a chance-up notice effect is determined.

  After S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a variable effect start command including the effect symbol selected in S4412, the variable effect pattern selected in S4413, and the various notice effects selected in S4414. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4415). The set variation effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in S4006 of the sub-side activation process. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads an effect image corresponding to the command from the ROM 103 and causes the image display device 7 to display the image. Thereby, the production symbol variation production is started.

  After S4415, the production control microcomputer 91 turns off the standby flag (S4416). The standby flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in a standby state. The standby flag is turned on in the standby state and turned off in the non-standby state. Immediately after the main power is turned on, the standby state is set, and the initial value of the standby flag is on.

  After S4416, or when the variation start command has not been received from the main control board 80 (S4411: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation end command has been received (S4421). The change end command is output from the main control board 80 when the special symbol change display is ended, for example. When the change end command is received from the main control board 80 (S4421: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the change end command and outputs the change effect end command for ending the effect symbol change effect to the output of the RAM 94. The buffer is set (S4422).

  After S4422, or when the change end command has not been received from the main control board 80 (S4421: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer standby command has been received from the main control board 80. (S4461). The customer waiting standby command is output from the main control board 80, for example, when the number of special figure holds becomes zero. When the customer waiting standby command is received from the main control board 80 (S4461: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a customer waiting effect start command for executing the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4462). ). The set customer waiting effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in S4006 of the sub-side activation process. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out the effect image corresponding to the command from the ROM 103 and causes the image display device 7 to display the image. As a result, the customer waiting effect is started. After S4462, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns on the standby flag (S4463).

  After S4463, or when a customer standby command has not been received from the main control board 80 (S4461: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 executes processing corresponding to a command other than the aforementioned commands (S4499). Examples of commands other than the above-described commands include, for example, a start opening winning command when a game ball wins the start opening, a V passing command when the game ball passes through the specific area 39, various abnormality notification commands, and a surplus ball receiving tray. This corresponds to 62 full notification commands. After S4499, the sub-side received command analysis process ends.

[Switch data analysis processing]
FIG. 32 shows the procedure of the switch data analysis process in S4304 of FIG. In the switch data analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the switch data acquired in S4303 and determines whether or not the effect button 63 is pressed (S6001).

  When the effect button 63 is pressed (S6001: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the standby flag is on (S6002). When the standby flag is off (S6002: NO), since it is a non-standby state, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether it is time to accept the depression of the production button 63, and according to the scenario of the production symbol variation production. The effect button 63 is controlled (S6098). For example, in response to pressing of the effect button 63, display of a preview image and reach by the image display device 7, displacement of the movable panel 15 and movable frame 600, and vibration of the effect button 63 by the vibration motor 223 are applicable. .

  On the other hand, when the standby flag is on (S6002: YES), since it is in the standby state, it is the timing at which the production control microcomputer 91 accepts input of other selection items other than the volume setting by operating the production button 63? It is determined whether or not (S6003). For example, when the player customizes the effect by pressing the effect button 63 during the standby state, a button valid period for accepting pressing of the effect button 63 for customization is set. Therefore, if it is the timing when the input of other selection items other than the volume setting is accepted (S6003: YES), the production control microcomputer 91 controls the production buttons 63 according to the various selection items (S6099). .

  On the other hand, if it is not the timing for accepting the input of other selection items other than the volume setting (S6003: NO), the production control microcomputer 91 sends a volume maximum command for setting the volume setting value to the maximum value in the RAM 94. It is set in the output buffer (S6004). The set volume maximum command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in S4006 of the sub-side activation process. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 stores the maximum volume value in the volume storage unit 109 corresponding to the command.

  After S6004, after S6099, after S6098, or when the effect button 63 is not pressed (S6001: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the switch data acquired in S4303 and moves to the left It is determined whether or not the button 68L or the right direction button 68R is pressed (S6201). When the left button 68L or the right button 68R is pressed (S6201: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the standby flag is on (S6202).

  When the standby flag is on (S6202: YES), the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is the timing of accepting the input of other selection items other than the volume setting by operating the left direction button 68L or the right direction button 68R. (S6203).

  If it is not the timing for accepting the input of other selection items other than the volume setting (S6203: NO), the production control microcomputer 91 sets a volume adjustment command for changing the volume in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6204). . Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are two types of volume adjustment commands. When the left direction button 68L is pressed, the first volume adjustment command to set the volume down by one level is set and the right direction button 68R is pressed. If so, a second volume adjustment command for raising the volume by one level is set. The set volume control command is transmitted to the image control board 100 in S4006 of the sub-side activation process. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 updates the set value stored in the volume storage unit 109 in response to the command.

  If it is the timing at which the input of other selection items other than the volume setting is accepted (S6203: YES), or if the standby flag is off (S6202: NO), the presentation control microcomputer 91 may be the left button 68L or the right It is determined whether it is time to accept the pressing of the direction button 68R, and the left button 68L or the right button 68R is controlled according to various selection items (S6298).

  After S6204, after S6298, or when the cross button 68 is not pressed (S6201: NO), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs control related to other input devices (S6299). Other input devices include, for example, the sword member 222, the upward button 68U, and the downward button 68D. After S6299, the switch data analysis process is terminated.

8). Next, the operation of the image control board 100 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specific processing executed by the image control board 100 includes image side activation processing. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the operation description of the image control microcomputer 101 are provided in the RAM 104.

[Image side startup processing]
The image side activation process executed by the image control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The image side activation process is executed by the image control microcomputer 101 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  In the image side activation process, the image control microcomputer 101 first initializes the CPU 102 (S7001). Specifically, in S7001, the image control microcomputer 101 performs, for example, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like. Note that S7001 is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  After S7001, the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether a RAM initialization command is received from the effect control microcomputer 91 (S7002). When the RAM initialization command has been received (S7002: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 initializes the RAM 104 (S7011). As a result, various information stored in the RAM 104 is lost. After S7011, the image control microcomputer 101 sets the volume to a hardware value that is a value set by the DIP switch 106 (S7012). Specifically, in S7012, the hardware value is stored in the volume storage unit 109. As a result, the volume after initialization of the RAM 104 becomes a volume based on the hardware value.

  After S7012, or when the RAM initialization command has not been received (S7002: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 prohibits interruption (S7004). Next, the image control microcomputer 101 updates various random number values (S7005). After S7005, the image control microcomputer 101 transmits various commands set in the output buffer of the RAM 104 to other boards excluding the main control board 80 (S7006).

  After S7006, the image control microcomputer 101 permits an interrupt (S7007). Thereafter, S7004 to S7007 are repeated. While the interruption is permitted, the image-side timer interruption process (S7009) can be executed.

[Image timer interrupt processing]
Next, the image-side timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The image-side timer interrupt process is executed by the image control microcomputer 101 every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 ms period is input.

  In the image-side timer interrupt process, the image control microcomputer 101 first executes an image-side received command analysis process for analyzing a command received from another board such as the sub-control board 90 (S7301). Details of S7301 will be described later.

  After S7301, the image control microcomputer 101 performs control related to the effect symbol variation effect according to the scenario of the effect symbol variation effect when the effect symbol variation effect is being executed (S7302). For example, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the image display device 7 at a predetermined timing. In addition, a predetermined production voice and production music are output to the speaker 67 at a predetermined timing. When sound or music is output from the speaker 67, the sound is output at a volume based on the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 of the RAM 104.

  After S7302, the image control microcomputer 101 performs control related to the notice effect according to the scenario of the notice effect when the effect symbol variation effect is executed (S7303). For example, a predetermined preview image is displayed on the image display device 7 at a predetermined timing. In addition, a predetermined warning sound is output to the speaker 67 at a predetermined timing. When outputting the sound from the speaker 67, the sound is output at a volume based on the set value stored in the volume storage unit 109 of the RAM 104 as in S7302.

  After S7303, when the customer waiting effect is being executed, the image control microcomputer 101 executes a customer waiting display process for controlling the display of the image display device 7 in the standby state according to the scenario of the customer waiting effect. (S7304). Details of S7304 will be described later.

  After S7304, the image control microcomputer 101 executes other processes such as updating various random numbers used in the image control microcomputer 101 (S7399), and ends the image-side timer interrupt process.

[Image side received command analysis processing]
FIG. 35 shows the procedure of the image-side received command analysis process in S7301 of FIG. In the image side received command analysis process, the image control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not a variation effect start command has been received (S7411). The variation production start command is output from the sub-control board 90 when the variation display of the special symbol is started.

  When the change effect start command is received from the sub control board 90 (S7411: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 receives the image and sound necessary for executing the change effect pattern specified by the change effect start command. , Read from the ROM 103 (S7412). Furthermore, the image and sound necessary for executing the notice effect specified by the change effect start command are read from the ROM 103 (S7413). Then, the image control microcomputer 101 starts an effect design variation effect in which the read image is displayed on the image display device 7 at a timing according to the scenario, and the read sound is output to the speaker 67 at a timing according to the scenario ( S7414).

  After S7414, the image control microcomputer 101 hides the standby screens 701 to 704 displayed by the customer waiting effect (S7415). If the standby screens 701 to 704 are not displayed, S7415 is omitted. Further, the image control microcomputer 101 hides the maximum volume setting screen 705 displayed by the customer waiting effect (S7416). If the maximum volume setting screen 705 is not displayed, S7416 is omitted.

  After S7416, or when the change effect start command has not been received from the sub control board 90 (S7411: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the change effect stop command has been received (S7421). The change effect stop command is output from the sub-control board 90 when the special symbol change display is finished.

  When the change effect stop command is received from the sub control board 90 (S7421: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 stops the effect symbol change effect (S7422). As a result, the effect symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed.

  After S7422 or when the change effect stop command has not been received from the sub-control board 90 (S7421: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether a background switching command has been received (S7431). The background switching command is output from the sub control board 90 when, for example, a switching condition for switching the background image is satisfied. As the switching condition, for example, a predetermined number of jackpot lotteries is executed.

  When a background switching command is received from the sub-control board 90 (S7431: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 reads the background image designated by the background switching command from the ROM 103 and displays the read background image on the image display device 7. (S7432). If a background image is not designated, the image control microcomputer 101 selects a background image based on a random number.

  After S7432, or when the background switching command has not been received from the sub-control board 90 (S7431: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a volume control command has been received (S7441). The volume adjustment command is output from the sub-control board 90 when the left button 68L or the right button 68R is pressed during the standby state.

  When the volume control command is received from the sub control board 90 (S7441: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 analyzes the volume control command and changes the volume (S7442). Specifically, the volume adjustment command includes information on whether to increase or decrease the volume by one level. In S7442, the set value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is increased by one level according to the volume adjustment command. Step down. Further, the image control microcomputer 101 displays a volume setting screen 706 on the forefront of the image display device 7 in order to notify that the volume has been changed (S7443). The microcomputer 101 for image control displays the volume setting screen 706 for a predetermined time and then hides it. When the volume adjustment command for raising the volume by one step is received when the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is the maximum value, or when the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is the minimum value When a volume adjustment command for decreasing the volume by one level is received, S7442 and S7443 may be omitted.

  After S7443 or when the volume control command is not received from the sub-control board 90 (S7441: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the volume maximum command is received (S7451). The maximum volume command is output from the sub control board 90 when the effect button 63 is pressed during the standby state.

  When the volume maximum command is received from the sub control board 90 (S7451: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 sets the setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 to the maximum value (S7452). Further, the image control microcomputer 101 displays a volume setting screen 706 on the forefront in order to notify that the volume has reached the maximum value (S7453). The microcomputer 101 for image control displays the volume setting screen 706 for a predetermined time and then hides it. After S7453, the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether the maximum volume setting screen 705 is being displayed (S7454). When the maximum volume setting screen 705 is being displayed (S7454: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 hides the maximum volume setting screen 705 (S7455). Note that when the maximum volume command is received when the set value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is the maximum value, S7452, S7453, S7454, and S7455 may be omitted.

  After S7455, or when the maximum volume setting screen 705 is not displayed (S7454: NO), or when the maximum volume command is not received from the sub-control board 90 (S7451: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 It is determined whether or not a customer waiting effect start command has been received (S7461). The customer waiting effect start command is output from the sub control board 90, for example, when the customer waiting effect is not executed in a state where the special figure hold is 0.

  When a customer waiting effect start command is received from the sub-control board 90 (S7461: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 executes a customer waiting start process for displaying the standby screens 701 to 704, etc. (S7462). Details of S7462 will be described later.

  After S7462, or when the customer waiting effect start command is not received from the sub-control board 90 (S7461: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 executes processing corresponding to the command other than the aforementioned commands (S7499). . As commands other than the above-mentioned commands, for example, a V passing notification command for notifying that a game ball has passed the specific area 39, various abnormality notification commands, and a surplus ball tray 62 full notification command are applicable. After S7499, the image-side received command analysis process ends.

[Customer waiting start processing]
FIG. 36 shows the procedure of the customer waiting start process in S7462 of FIG. In the customer waiting start process, the image control microcomputer 101 first reads a plurality of standby screens 701 to 704 (see FIG. 17) displayed during execution of the customer waiting effect from the ROM 103 (S7611). Further, the image control microcomputer 101 reads from the ROM 103 a maximum volume setting screen 705 that prompts the volume adjustment to the maximum volume (S7612). Then, the image control microcomputer 101 displays the read standby screens 701 to 704 on the image display device 7 with the standby screen 701 as the forefront (S7613).

  After S7613, the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the current volume setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is the maximum value (S7621). If the current volume setting value is not the maximum value (S7621: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the maximum volume setting screen 705 read out in S7612 on the image display device 7 in the forefront (S7622). As a result, the maximum volume setting screen 705 is displayed on the front surface with priority over the other standby screens 701 to 704. After S7622, the customer waiting start process is terminated. If the current volume setting value is the maximum value (S7621: YES), there is no need to display the maximum volume setting screen 705, so the customer waiting start process is terminated without displaying the maximum volume setting screen 705. .

[Standby display processing]
FIG. 37 shows the procedure of the customer waiting display process in S7304 of FIG. In the customer waiting display process, the image control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not a customer waiting effect is being executed (S7511).

  When the customer waiting effect is being executed (S7511: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether it is the display timing of the next standby screen (S7512). During execution of the customer waiting effect, the image control microcomputer 101 has a display period defined for each standby screen, and the read standby screen is read every time the display period corresponding to the standby screen currently displayed in the foreground elapses. The standby screen to be displayed on the foreground is switched from 701 to 704. Therefore, in S7512, when the display period corresponding to the standby screen currently displayed in the foreground is exceeded, it is determined that the next standby screen is displayed. If it is the display timing of the next standby screen (S7512: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 switches the display of the standby screen displayed on the forefront (S7513).

  After S7513, the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the current volume setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is the maximum value (S7514). If the current volume setting value is not the maximum value (S7514: NO), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the maximum volume setting screen 705 on the forefront (S7515). As a result, the maximum volume setting screen 705 is displayed on the front surface with priority over the other standby screens 701 to 704. On the other hand, when the set value of the sound volume is the maximum value (S7514: YES), the display of the maximum sound volume setting screen 705 is unnecessary, and the image control microcomputer 101 hides the maximum sound volume setting screen 705 (S7516). ). If the maximum volume setting screen 705 is not displayed, S7516 is omitted.

  After S7515 or S7516, the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a specific standby screen is displayed by switching the standby screen in S7513 (S7521). In this embodiment, the standby screen 704 is a specific standby screen. When the specific standby screen is displayed (S7521: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the display of the specific standby screen is the third time after the execution of the customer standby effect is started. (S7522).

  If the third specific standby screen is displayed after the execution of the customer waiting effect is started (S7522: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 indicates that the hardware value set by the dip switch 106 is stored in the volume. It is determined whether or not it is larger than the current volume setting value stored in section 109 (S7523). When the hardware value is larger than the current volume setting value (S7523: YES), the image control microcomputer 101 stores the hardware value in the volume storage unit 109 (S7524). Thereby, the set value of the sound volume is updated at least more than the hardware value.

  After S7524, or when the hardware value is not greater than the set value of the volume (S7523: NO), or when the specific standby screen is not displayed for the third time after the execution of the customer waiting effect is started (S7522) : NO), or when a specific standby screen is not displayed (S7521: NO), when it is not the display timing of the next standby screen (S7512: NO), or when there is no customer waiting effect (S7511: NO), The customer waiting display process is terminated.

9. Effects of the Embodiment The pachinko gaming machine 1 can set the volume in a plurality of stages, stores the set value of the volume in the volume storage area of the image control board 100, and outputs the sound corresponding to the stored set value to the speaker 67. Output from. In the standby state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can set the volume to the maximum value by one operation on the effect button 63 in addition to setting the volume by one step with the cross button 68. Therefore, it is easy for the player to set a suitable volume for enjoying the game.

10. Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modification, it is determined whether to adjust the volume one step at a time or to a predetermined value (maximum value in this embodiment) depending on the input operation to the effect button 63. This is different from the above-described embodiment in which it is determined whether the volume is adjusted step by step or to a predetermined value depending on the input means.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modification, two input operations are accepted for the effect button 63. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs an input operation input to the effect button 63 as a long press operation in which the effect button 63 is continuously pressed for longer than a predetermined period (an example of the first operation). A distinction is made between a touch operation (an example of a second operation) in which the period in which the effect button 63 is continuously pressed is shorter than a predetermined period.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modification differs from the embodiment in the above-described switch data analysis process (see FIG. 32). Therefore, the switch data analysis process in the modification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In addition, about the same process as the switch data analysis process of embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the switch data analysis process of the modification, the production button 63 is pressed (S6001: YES), the standby flag is on (S6002: YES), and the input of selection items other than the volume setting is accepted. If (S6003: NO), the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the input operation to the production button 63 is a long press (S6011).

  When the input operation to the effect button 63 is a long press (S6011: YES), the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a volume maximum command for setting the volume setting value to the maximum value in the output buffer of the RAM 94 ( S6004). On the other hand, if the input operation to the production button 63 is not a long press, that is, if it is a touch operation (S6011: NO), the production control microcomputer 91 outputs a volume adjustment command for raising the volume by one level to the output of the RAM 94. The buffer is set (S6012). After S6004 or S6012, the process proceeds to S6201, and the steps after S6201 are the same as in the embodiment.

  Even with the configuration of the modified example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state, in addition to setting the volume in one step by touching the effect button 63 or operating the cross button 68, The volume can be set to the maximum value by long press operation. Therefore, it is easy for the player to set a suitable volume for enjoying the game.

  In the above-described modification, the touch operation is an operation for increasing the volume by one step, but conversely, an operation for decreasing the volume by one step may be used. In the above modification, the long press operation is adjusted to the maximum value and the touch operation is adjusted by one step. On the contrary, the touch operation is adjusted to the maximum value and the long press operation is adjusted to one step. It is good also as adjustment of each.

  In the above-described modification, two input operations are accepted for the effect button 63. Similarly, for the cross button 68, the long press operation and the touch operation are distinguished, and one operation is adjusted to the maximum value. The other operation may be adjusted step by step.

  In the configuration of the modified example, the sound volume is set to the maximum value by the long press operation. Therefore, the sound volume is maximized by the long press operation of the effect button 63 on the message image 705B of the maximum sound volume setting screen 705 (see FIG. 18). Include a message that becomes

11. Other Modifications of Embodiment This embodiment is merely an example, and does not limit the present invention. Therefore, the present invention can naturally be improved and modified in various ways without departing from the gist thereof. For example, the numerical values (number of lotteries, setting values of various tables, upper limits of various holding numbers, etc.) described in the present embodiment are examples and may be selected as appropriate.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment does not change the background image while displaying the stop symbol during the standby state, but may change the background image. For example, advertisements of manufacturers and halls may be displayed, or demonstration videos may be played back.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the current volume setting value (the value stored in the volume storage unit 109) is triggered by the display of the third standby screen 704 during the execution of the customer waiting effect. Although updated, the conditions for updating are not limited to this. For example, another standby screen may be used, and the display count is not limited to three. Further, the update condition may be that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting effect.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, “one-time input” is a single touch operation or long press operation of the effect button 63, but is not limited to this, and a plurality of effect buttons 63 within a predetermined period. The operation may be “input once”. Further, the plurality of operations are not limited to one input means, but may be a combination of a plurality of input means.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the set value of the volume is set to the maximum value by pressing the effect button 63 in the standby state, but the set value of the volume set is limited to the maximum value. is not. For example, the manufacturer recommended value may be set. In this case, in S7621 and S7514, it may be determined whether or not the current volume setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is smaller than the manufacturer recommended value. A notification screen may be displayed. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the current volume setting value stored in the volume storage unit 109 is different from the manufacturer recommended value, and if it is different from the manufacturer recommended value, a notification screen is displayed to the effect that the effect button 63 is pressed. May be.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the effect button 63 pressed during the effect symbol variation effect also serves as a button for setting the volume setting value to the maximum value. A dedicated button may be provided to set the value. In this case, the dedicated button may accept an operation even in a state other than the standby state, and set the volume setting value to the maximum value in accordance with the player's operation. It should be noted that the effect button 63 also serves as a button that maximizes the volume setting value, so that the player can maximize the volume setting value by a familiar operation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the maximum volume setting screen that suggests that the volume setting value is maximized by the effect button 63 when the volume setting value is not maximized during the standby state. Although 705 is displayed, it may not be displayed. However, by displaying the maximum volume setting screen 705, the player can easily use the volume adjustment by the effect button.

  In the embodiment, in the standby state, whether or not to display the maximum volume setting screen 705 is determined at the start of execution of the customer waiting effect or when the standby screen is switched. Is not limited to these. For example, it may be determined periodically during the standby state, or may be determined when the cross button 68 is pressed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, when the current volume setting value is not the maximum value, the maximum volume setting screen 705 is displayed in the foreground in preference to other images. It doesn't have to be a priority. For example, it may be displayed as one of the standby screens repeatedly displayed during the standby state. Further, the maximum volume setting screen 705 may not be displayed regardless of the current volume setting value.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the pressing of the effect button 63 is notified on the maximum volume setting screen 705, but the volume adjustment by pressing the cross button 68 may be notified. However, since the setting value of the volume can be maximized by a simple operation when the presentation button 63 is pressed, the burden on the player's operation can be reduced.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, when the set value of the current volume is not the maximum value, the maximum volume setting screen 705 is continuously displayed, but for example, is displayed every predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). And non-display may be repeated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the hardware value and the current volume are set when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the standby state (the standby screen 704 is displayed three times in the embodiment). The value (the value stored in the volume storage unit 109) is compared with the value with the larger volume, but it may be set to the hardware value without comparing with the current volume setting value. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the image control board 100 is connected to the speaker 67, and the current sound volume setting value is stored in the RAM 104 of the image control microcomputer 101. This is not a limitation. For example, the sub control board 90 may be connected to the speaker 67 via the voice control board, and the volume setting value may be stored in the RAM 94 of the effect control microcomputer 91. In this case, the value set in the dip switch 106 is input from the image control board 100 to the sub-control board 90 during an arbitrary timing or a period during which the main power is on. Further, when the sub control board 90 is connected to the speaker 67 via the voice control board and the set value of the sound volume is stored in the RAM 94 of the effect control microcomputer 91, the DIP switch 106 is also connected to the sub control board 90. There may be. In this case, it is not necessary to input a sound volume signal from the image control board 100 to the sub control board 90.

  The processing disclosed in the embodiment is mainly executed by the CPU 82 of the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80, the CPU 92 of the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, and the CPU 102 of the image control microcomputer 101. However, for example, it may be executed by a single CPU or a plurality of CPUs by a single control board. The processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed by a plurality of CPUs in at least one of the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, and the image control microcomputer 101. Further, the process disclosed in the embodiment may be executed in combination with other hardware in addition to the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, or the image control microcomputer 101. In addition, among the processes disclosed in the embodiment, a part of the process of the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, or the image control microcomputer 101 may be executed by another microcomputer. In other words, the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, the image control microcomputer 101, one microcomputer including these, and other hardware are combined, and these are all examples of the control means. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment can be realized in various modes such as a recording medium or a method recording a program for executing the processing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 63 Production button 67 Speaker 68 Cross button 7 Image display device 701 Standby screen 705 Maximum volume setting screen 706 Volume setting screen 80 Main control board 81 Game control microcomputer 90 Sub control board 91 Production control microcomputer 100 Image control board 101 Microcomputer for image control 106 Dip switch 109 Volume storage unit

Claims (2)

Storage means for storing the set value of the volume;
Voice output means for outputting voice according to the set value stored in the storage means;
A first input means for receiving input by a player's operation;
Control means;
Display means for displaying images;
With
The control means includes
Performing a notification process for displaying on the display means a first notification image for notifying that the volume can be adjusted during the standby period ;
A duration of the standby state, and, when the set value is less than the predetermined value, the first performing the input second notification that prompts to change the volume to the predetermined value to the input means While performing the notification process to display the image ,
When the set value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value during the standby state, the first notification image is displayed on the display means. The second notification image is displayed on the display means. To perform notification processing that is not displayed on
Executing a first setting process for setting the set value to the predetermined value in response to receiving one input to the first input means;
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The display means is capable of displaying a plurality of images superimposed;
The control means includes
Before Symbol display means, wherein when it is displayed the second notification image that prompts the of the volume by performing an input to the first input unit is changed to the predetermined value, than said first notification image Display the second notification image in front,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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