JP6535944B2 - Game console - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine), a rotating game machine (slot machine), an enclosed game machine, or a medalless slot machine.

  Conventionally, a game console provided with a plurality of operation means has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, the conventional gaming machine has room for improvement in processing by a plurality of operation means.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game console characterized by processing by a plurality of operation means.

A game console according to the present invention is a game console provided with a plurality of operation means and a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of displays, one of the plurality of operation means being a first The operation means, one of the plurality of operation means is a second operation means, and the first operation means is a means provided at a position where the player can operate, the first operation means The second operation means is a means provided at a position where the player can not operate, and the volume can be changed by the operation of the first operation means, and the administrator set value is operated by the operation of the second operation means Is changed , the volume can be changed, the light amount can be changed, and the volume can be changed even in the state in which the decorative symbol variation display is displayed, and among the plurality of types of displays, One is a first display, and the first display represents a volume. Is shown, the first display is a display capable of starting the display in the display change of the decorative pattern, there in a state in which the administrator set value by said second operation means is set to a certain value Te, when the said at first state where the display is not displayed in the first operation means is operated, the display of the first display is started, in a state in which the first display is displayed When the first operation means is operated, the volume is changed, and the administrator setting value is set to the certain value by the second operation means while the first display is displayed. When the administrator setting value is set to a value different from the certain value by the second operation means in a state where the first display is not erased and the first display is displayed. display of the first is erased and the operation of the second operating means Wherein after the administrator setting value has been erased the first display by the the certain value is set to a different value, the administrator setting value by said second operation means the certain wherein a state of being set to a value, when the said at first state where the display is not displayed in the first operation means is operated, the display of the first display Ru is started, the It is a game console.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game console characterized by the processing by a plurality of operation means.

It is an appearance perspective view which looked at a pachinko machine from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at a pachinko machine from the back side. (A)-(e) It is the figure which showed an example of a 1st output setting switch and a 2nd output setting switch. It is a schematic front view which looked at a game board from the front. (A) It is an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. (B) It is an example of the stop symbol aspect of a decorative symbol. (C) It shows an example of the stop display symbol of a common drawing. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing peripheral circuits of a sound control circuit 431 and a lamp control circuit 420 of the first auxiliary control unit 400. (A) It is the block diagram which extracted and showed the various circuits (sound control related circuit) used for sound control among the circuits which comprise the above-mentioned 1st sub control part 400. FIG. (B) It is the block diagram which showed an example of connection of the reset signal wire | line of a sound control related circuit. It is a block showing a modification of connection of a reset signal line. (A) It is a block diagram which shows the sound control circuit 431 roughly. (B) It is a block diagram which shows roughly the various processes in the reproduction | regeneration sound output setting of the sound control circuit 431. FIG. (A) An example of a memory map of the control RAM provided in the sound control circuit 431 is shown. (B) It is the figure which showed the correspondence of channel 1 * control RAM-channel 32 * control RAM, and a channel. (C) It is the figure which showed the correspondence of the use of a channel and a sound. (D) It is an example of a sound list. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part timer interruption processing. It is an example of production execution timing data. It is an example of lamp data. (A) It is a figure for demonstrating the brightness control of a lamp | ramp (LED). (B) It is a figure explaining the duty ratio of LED. (A) It is an example of sound selection data. (B) An example of a waveform of sound data amplified by the amplifier circuit 442 is shown. (A) It is a table which shows an example of the sound volume (sound pressure) of the sound outputted from speaker 120, and the setting value of the luminosity of various lamps 418. (B) It is a table showing an example of application. (C) It is the figure which showed an example of the brightness | luminance. It is the figure which showed the brightness | luminance of a lamp, and the relationship of time. (A) A flowchart showing a flow of first sub control unit main processing. (B) A flowchart showing a flow of command reception interrupt processing. (C) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 1 ms timer interruption processing. (D) It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 10 ms timer interruption processing. (E) A flowchart showing the flow of DMA interrupt processing. (A) It is the flowchart which showed the flow of player setting screen display processing. (B) It is the flowchart which showed the flow of sound control loop processing. (C) A flowchart showing the flow of the sound driver process. (A) It is the flowchart which showed the flow of volume switch processing. (B) is a flowchart showing a flow of volume value change processing. It is the flowchart which showed the flow of administrator setting value control processing. FIG. 16 is a time chart showing a relationship between the special figure variation display by the main control unit 300 and the decorative symbol variation display by the first sub control unit 400. FIG. (A) It is the figure which showed Example 1 of the display timing of a special figure fluctuation display and a demonstration screen. (B) It is the figure which showed Example 2 of the display timing of a special figure fluctuation display and a demonstration screen. (C) It is the figure which showed the example which displays a setting screen before the demonstration screen display of Example 1. FIG. (A) It is the figure which showed the example which displays a setting screen during demo screen display of Example 1, and interrupts demonstration screen display. (B) It is the figure which showed the example which displays a setting screen, without interrupting a demo screen display while the demo screen of Example 1 is displayed. (C) It is the figure which showed the example which displays a setting screen, without interrupting a demo screen display just before the completion | finish of the demo screen display of Example 1. FIG. (A) It is the time chart which showed the example in which volume adjustment was not performed before the special figure change display was started. (B) (c) It is the time chart which showed the example in which volume adjustment was performed before the special figure change display was started. (A) It is the time chart which showed the example in which volume adjustment was performed before the special figure change display was started. (B) It is the time chart which showed the example in which volume adjustment was performed while the setting screen was displayed. (C) It is the time chart which showed the example in which the setting screen display was forcedly terminated. (A) It is the time chart which showed the example in which the setting screen display was forcedly terminated. (B) It is the time chart which showed the example which other event generate | occur | produced before the completion | finish of a setting screen. (A), (b) It is the time chart which showed the example in which the setting screen was displayed and the volume adjustment was performed during the demo. (C) It is the time chart which showed the example in which other events occurred before the end of the setting screen under demonstration. (A), (b) It is the time chart which showed the example which changed the sound volume by the setting screen in a demo. (C) It is a time chart when an error occurs. It is the figure which showed an example of screen transition until it displays a volume adjustment screen and a brightness adjustment screen in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 1 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 2 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 3 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 3 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 4 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 4 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 5 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 6 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 7 in time series. It is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 8 in time series. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the demonstration display in time series. (B) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a demonstration display from the beginning after volume adjustment. (C) It is the figure which showed the example which performs a demonstration display on the way after volume adjustment. (A) It is an example of a presentation mode selection screen for making a specific presentation mode choose from a plurality of presentation modes. (B) It is an example of a member-only menu related screen for entering a password for authenticating login. (C) This is an example in which an error display is superimposed and displayed on at least a part of the image constituting the volume adjustment screen. FIG. 21 is a time chart illustrating how a volume is changed in Example 2-1 of the second embodiment. (A)-(g) It is the time chart which showed the mode of the volume change in Example 2-2 of Embodiment 2. FIG. (A)-(d) It is the time chart which showed the mode of the volume change in Example 2-3 of Embodiment 2. FIG. It is the time chart which showed the mode of the volume change in Example 2-4 of (a)-(d) Embodiment 2. (a)-(d). (A)-(d) It is the time chart which showed the mode of the volume change in Example 2-5 of Embodiment 2. FIG. (A)-(d) It is the time chart which showed the mode of the volume change in Example 2-6 of Embodiment 2. FIG. (A)-(d) It is the time chart which showed the mode of the volume change in Example 2-7 of Embodiment 2. FIG. (A)-(d) It is the time chart which showed the mode of the volume change in Example 2-8 of Embodiment 2. FIG. It is a time chart which showed an example of the execution timing of a common drawing effect. FIG. 16 is a time chart showing how a volume is changed in Example 2-9 of Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 16 is a time chart showing how a volume is changed in Example 2-9 of Embodiment 2. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the numerical value which the instruction | indication part 190b of the 1st output setting switch 190 points, and the relationship between various setting values. (A), (b) It is the figure which showed the example which transfers to an adjustment screen by one operation. (C)-(e) It is the figure which showed the example which transfers to an adjustment screen by operation of 2 times. (F)-(h) It is the figure which showed the application example of the other button. (I) It is the figure which showed the example of the display which makes visual recognition difficult a part of open notification. It is the figure which showed an example of light quantity adjustment in time series. It is a figure for demonstrating other Example 1 of an adjustment screen. (A-1)-(a-6) It is the figure which showed an example of light quantity adjustment in time series. (B-1)-(b-6) It is the figure which showed an example of sound volume adjustment in time series. It is a figure showing an example of the adjustment screen in the game stand provided with two or more display means. It is the figure which showed the example of the normal volume change in time series. It is the figure which showed the example of volume change different from usual in time series. It is the figure which showed the example of volume change different from usual in time series. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case there was operation by the 1st operation means (2nd output setting switch 194) during display of the volume adjustment screen of setting value adjustment mode in a time series. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case there was operation by a 2nd operation means (1st output setting switch 190) during display of the volume adjustment screen of setting value adjustment mode in a time series. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case there was operation by the 2nd operation means (front frame door 106) in display of the volume adjustment screen of setting value adjustment mode in a time series. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case there was operation by the 2nd operation means (inner frame 104) in display of the volume adjustment screen of setting value adjustment mode in a time series. It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case there exists operation by the 2nd operation means (1st output setting switch 190) in a normal game (during symbol change stop) in a time series. It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case there was operation by the 2nd operation means (1st output setting switch 190) in a normal game (during symbol change display) in a time series. It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case there was operation by the 3rd operation means (front frame door 106) in a normal game (during symbol variation stop) in a time series. (A) A first effect (RTC effect) is started during execution of display relating to setting, and a diagram showing an example of display transition in time series when there is an operation by the operation means during this first effect It is. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the display transition when there is operation by the operation means in 1st production (during RTC production) in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition when the 1st presentation (reach production | presentation) is started during execution of the display regarding a setting, and there exists operation by the operation means during this 1st presentation in time series. It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition when the 1st presentation (movable-body presentation) is started during execution of the display regarding setting, and there exists operation by the operation means during this 1st presentation in time series. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case a setting display (display regarding a setting) is performed by the 2nd display means (sub liquid crystal 804) triggered by operation of a 1st operation means in time series. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of a display transition in case a setting display (display regarding setting) is performed by the 2nd display means (sub liquid crystal 804) triggered by the start of the 1st production in a time series. (A) It is the figure which showed an example of the display transition in the case of performing the setting (setting of temporary registration) regarding other effects in a time series. (B) It is the figure which showed an example of the display transition in the case of performing the setting (login setting) regarding other presentation in time series.

  << First Embodiment >>

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

  First, an entire configuration of a pachinko machine 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIG. 1. In addition, the figure is an external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 is provided with an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launcher 110 and a game board 200 on its front surface as an external structure. The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation place (such as an island facility) provided in a game machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is a member called an inner frame, provided inside the outer frame 102, and is a member serving as a vertical rectangular gaming machine base shaft rotatably mounted on the outer frame 102 through the hinge portion 112. Further, the main body 104 is formed in a frame shape, and has a space portion 114 inside. Moreover, when the main body 104 is open | released, the inner frame open sensor not shown which detects opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 via the hinge portion 112 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and configured in a frame shape by being configured like a frame It is a door member which made the opening part. In the front frame door 106, a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin is provided at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached on the front side. The game area 124 is defined by the rear face of the front frame door 106 and the front face of the game board 200. Moreover, when the front frame door 106 is open | released, the front frame door open sensor (not shown) which detects opening of the front frame door 106 is provided.

  The ball storage plate-attached door 108 is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be able to open and close with a lock function. The ball storage plate-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of gaming balls (hereinafter may be simply referred to as "balls") and is provided with an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the gaming balls to the launch device 110. A lower plate 128 for storing game balls that can not be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball extraction button 130 for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the operation of the player, A ball discharge lever 132 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 128 into the game ball collection container (commonly called a dollar box) by the operation, and the game balls guided to the launch device 110 by the operation of the player by the game board A ball emission handle 134 for launching into the game area 124 of 200, a chance button 136 for changing the rendering mode of the various rendering devices 206 by the operation of the player, and a cha for emitting the chance button 136. An operation button 140 for instructing to lend a ball to a card unit (CR unit) installed in a game arcade, and a return operation button for instructing to return the balance of the player to the card unit And 142, a ball lending display unit 144 that displays the player's balance and the state of the card unit. Further, the lower tray 128 is provided with a lower tray full sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower tray 128 is full.

  The launcher 110 is mounted below the main body 104 and is pivoted by the player operating the ball launch handle 134, and the launch stick 148 which strikes the gaming ball at the tip of the launch stick 146. And. The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front, and is detachably mounted on the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space portion 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is attached to the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. A ball tank 150 for temporarily storing gaming balls is provided at an upper opening on the back upper side of the pachinko machine 100, and the ball tank 150 is positioned below the ball tank 150 at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 is disposed for guiding the ball falling through the formed communication hole to the dispensing device 152 located on the back right side.

  The dispensing device 152 is formed of a tubular member, and includes a dispensing motor, a sprocket, and a dispensing sensor (not shown) therein. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by the payout motor, and temporarily holds the gaming ball that has flowed through the tank rail 154 and flowed into the payout device 152, and drives the payout motor to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the game balls temporarily accumulated are configured to be sent one by one below the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket, and when the game ball is passing, either the high or low signal is not passed, the game ball is not passing. The other signal of high or low is output to the payout control unit 600. The gaming ball having passed through the payout sensor is configured to pass through a ball rail (not shown) and reach the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100, and the pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. The player pays out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 for storing a main board 156 that constitutes a main control unit 300 that performs control processing of the entire game, and control related to rendering based on processing information generated by the main control unit 300 The first sub-board case 162 which houses the first sub-substrate 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-control processing that is based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400 The second sub-board case 166 which houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control section 500, and the payout control section 600 that performs control processing regarding the payout of gaming balls, and an error release switch that clears an error by the operation of a game clerk 168. A discharge base case 172 for storing a discharge base 170 including a discharge base, and a launch base configuring a launch control unit 630 that performs control processing on launch of a gaming ball. 174 and a power supply control unit 660 for supplying power to various electric game machines, and a power switch 178 for turning on and off the power by the operation of a game clerk A power supply board case 184 accommodating a power supply board 182 having an RWM clear switch 180 for outputting a signal to the main control unit 300, and a CR interface unit 186 for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout control unit 600 and the card unit ing.

  The RWM clear switch 180 is a switch capable of performing RWM clear (initialization of the RAM) by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 100 while performing an operation. In addition, when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 100 while performing the operation, the RAM clear switch 180 displays a predetermined notification (for example, a character display or sound such as "Please press again to clear the RAM", or character display And when the operation is performed again, the RAM may be cleared.

  In addition, a first output setting switch 190 is disposed at the upper left of the first sub substrate case 162. Although the details will be described later, the first output setting switch 190 is the volume (volume) of the sound (for example, BGM, sound effect, error sound, etc.) output from the speaker 120 of the pachinko machine 100, and the brightness (light amount) of various lamps. ) Is a switch for adjusting. Since the first output setting switch 190 is disposed on the back of the pachinko machine 100, a person who can lock and unlock the front frame door 106 (for example, a salesclerk of a game arcade or the like) opens the front frame door 160. By performing this operation, a person who can not lock and unlock the front frame door 106 (for example, a player) can not perform the operation.

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

  The RWM clear switch 180 may or may not be covered by a case. Moreover, while covering the RWM clear switch 180 with a case, the first output setting switch 190 may not be covered with a case. In addition, both the RWM clear switch 180 and the first output setting switch 190 may not be covered by the case, or both may be covered by the case.

Moreover, in this example, while the RWM clear switch 180 is disposed at the lower left on the back, the first output setting switch 190 is disposed at the upper left on the back, the RWM clear switch 180 is operated more than the first output setting switch 190. It may be arranged in a difficult position (for example, a position far from the gap that can be created when the front frame door 106 is opened) or vice versa.
<First output setting switch>

  FIG. 3A is an enlarged view of the first output setting switch 190. FIG. The first output setting switch 190 of this example has 16 contacts, and a circular rotary portion 190a configured to be rotatable, and an indicator 190b protruding outward with the rotary portion 190a as a base end. And. Further, around the first output setting switch 190, sixteen numbers (in this example, hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F in this example) are provided corresponding to each of the sixteen contacts of the rotating portion 190a.

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

  The “second operation means” according to the present invention is not limited to the exemplified first output setting switch 190, and for example, even if a rotary switch 191 as shown in FIG. Alternatively, a slide switch 192 as shown in FIG.

  The rotary switch 191 shown in FIG. 7B has 16 contacts, and has a ring-shaped rotating portion 191a configured to be rotatable, and a notch window 191b formed in the rotating portion 191a. . Further, at the bottom of the rotary portion 191a of the rotary switch 191, sixteen numbers (in this example, hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F in this example) are provided corresponding to each of the sixteen contacts of the rotary portion 191a. .

  The rotary switch 191 is configured to be able to output information of numerical values visible through the notch window 191b to the outside as a detection signal. For example, as shown in FIG. In the case of “F”, it is possible to output hexadecimal numerical value information of F as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b 1111). Therefore, the control unit can detect the numerical value (in this example, any one of hexadecimal 0 to F numerical values) visible from the notch 191 b of the rotary switch 191 by inputting the detection signal. It is a structure.

  The slide switch 192 shown in FIG. 6C has a rectangular guide groove 192a, and has 16 contacts, and has a slide portion 192b slidable along the guide groove 192a. Further, 16 numbers (in this example, hexadecimal numbers of 0 to F in this example) are provided above the slide switch 192 corresponding to each of the 16 contacts of the slide portion 192b.

  The slide switch 192 is configured to be able to output information on the numerical value at which the slide part 192b is located as a detection signal to the outside. For example, as shown in FIG. When located at a location, it is possible to output hexadecimal 0 numerical information as a binary 4-bit detection signal (0b0000). Therefore, the control unit can detect the numerical value (in this example, any one of hexadecimal numbers 0 to F) in which the slide part 192 b of the slide switch 192 is located by inputting this detection signal. It is a structure.

Since these second operation means are mechanical (mechanical) switches, they can operate even in a non-energized state, and also when the power is shut off due to a power failure or the like, the adjustment value of the sound volume It is possible to hold Therefore, once the setting is performed, the adjustment value can be held even when the power is turned off, and it is easy to adjust, for example, to the intended volume of the game arcade. In addition, since it has numbers (display means) capable of confirming the adjustment value of the volume, confirmation of the adjustment value is easy and convenience is high.
<Second output setting switch>

  FIG. 3D is an enlarged view of the second output setting switch 194. The second output setting switch 194 of this example is disposed on the right of the decision button 194a functioning also as the above-mentioned chance button 136, the left button 194b disposed on the left side of the decision button 194a, and the decision button 194a. And a right button 194c.

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

  Note that the “first operation means” according to the present invention is not limited to the illustrated second output setting switch 194, and, for example, as shown in FIG. A cross key 195 having up, down, left, and right buttons and an enter button may be provided, and the cross key 195 may be applied as a first operation means. Moreover, two types of operation means may be provided, and either one of the operation means may double as the effect button, or only one of the operation means may be the first operation means.

  In addition, under the condition of the operation of the first operation means (or the second operation means), cut-in display is performed or one of the operation means is used for button continuous hit etc., and the other operation means is hidden command. You may use it in Here, although the hidden command does not indicate the operation of the operation means, some effect is performed when the operation means is operated (for example, at least one of the buttons not displayed and not displayed on the screen) Say one or both).

Since these first operation means are not mechanical (mechanical) switches, they can not operate in the non-energized state, and can not hold the adjustment value of the volume by themselves. It is necessary to separately provide storage means for storing adjustment values. Further, in this example, although the volume adjustment value is configured not to be backed up, it may be configured to be backed up.
<Game board>

  FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. An outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are disposed on the game board 200, and a game area 124 in which game balls can roll is defined.

  At approximately the center of the game area 124, a rendering device 206 is disposed. In this effect device 206, a decorative symbol display device 208 is disposed substantially at the center, around which a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, and an ordinary symbol display device A symbol holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high probability middle lamp 222 are provided. In addition, an ordinary symbol may be hereinafter referred to as a "common figure" and a special symbol as a "special symbol". The rendering device 206 operates the rendering movable body 224 to perform rendering, and the details will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects, and in the present embodiment, is configured by a liquid crystal display (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display regions of a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, a right symbol display region 208c and an effect display region 208d, and the left symbol display region 208a and the middle symbol display region 208b. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for effect. Furthermore, the positions and sizes of the display areas 208a, 208b, 208c and 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. Although a liquid crystal display device is adopted as the decorative symbol display device 208, it may be configured to be able to display various effects and various game information without being a liquid crystal display device, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf type display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The common drawing display device 210 is a display device for displaying a common drawing, and in the present embodiment, is configured of a 7-segment LED. The first special view display device 212 and the second special view display device 214 are display devices for displaying a special view, and are configured by seven-segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The common drawing holding lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of holding common drawing fluctuation games (details will be described later), and in this embodiment, the common drawing fluctuation games are held to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The first special view holding lamp 218 and the second special view holding lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of the special view fluctuation games (details will be described later) being held, and in the present embodiment, the special view fluctuation game It is possible to hold up to a predetermined number (for example, four). The high probability middle lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur, or a high probability state, and the gaming state is high from a low probability state in which a big hit hardly occurs. It lights up when it is in the probability state and it is off when it is in the low probability state from the high probability state.

  In addition, a predetermined ball entrance, for example, a general winning opening 226, a common drawing starting opening 228, a first special drawing starting opening 230, and a second special drawing starting opening 232, around the rendering device 206, A variable winning hole 234 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning openings 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects the ball entering the general winning openings 226 (general winning opening 226 In the case of winning), the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls to the upper tray 126 as a winning ball. The balls discharged to the upper tray 126 can be freely taken out by the player, and these configurations make it possible to pay out the winning balls to the player based on the winning. The ball entering the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the gaming island side. In this embodiment, the balls to be paid out to the player as compensation for the prize may be called "prize balls", and the balls to be lent to the player may be referred to as "lending balls". And call it "ball (game ball)".

  The general drawing start port 228 is constituted by a device called a gate or through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124, and in the present embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 There is one in the house. Unlike the ball having entered the general winning opening 226, the ball having passed through the regular drawing start port 228 is not discharged to the gaming island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has passed through the common drawing start port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a common drawing fluctuation game by the common drawing display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one first special drawing start port 230 is disposed at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects entry of the ball into the first special view starting opening 230, the payout device 152 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper tray 126. The first special figure display device 212 starts a special figure change game. The ball entering the first special view starting opening 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the gaming island side.

  The second special drawing start port 232 is called an electric tulip (electric chew), and in the present embodiment, only one is disposed immediately below the first special drawing start port 230. The second special view start port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed from side to side, and it is impossible to enter a ball while the wing member 232a is closed, and wins a common game variation game, and a common game display device When the symbol 210 is hit and stopped and displayed, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special view start port 232, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls as a winning ball to the upper tray 126. At the same time, the special figure variation game by the second special figure display device 214 is started. The ball entering the second special view starting opening 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the gaming island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a special winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one is provided below the central portion of the game board 200. The variable winning hole 234 includes an openable door member 234a, and the ball can not be inserted while the door member 234a is closed, and the special view display device wins the special view display game with a large hit symbol. When displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at predetermined time intervals (for example, opening time 29 seconds, closing time 1.5 seconds) and predetermined times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects entry of the ball into the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls as a winning ball to the upper tray 126. The ball entering the variable winning hole 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the gaming island side.

  Furthermore, in the vicinity of the winning opening and the starting opening, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and game nails 238 are disposed, and at the lowermost part of the inner rail 204, After guiding the ball which did not win in any winning opening or starting opening to the back side of the pachinko machine 100, an out opening for discharging the ball to the gaming island side is provided.

The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 to the launch position of the launch rail by the player, drives the launch motor with the strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, and launches the launch rod 146 Then, the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launch rod 148 and hit into the game area 124. Then, the ball reaching the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the traveling direction by the hitting direction conversion member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and the winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) and starting opening (1st special figure starting port 230, 2nd special figure starting port 232) Whether it wins or does not win any winning opening and starting port or only by passing through the common view starting port 228 out port 240 To reach.
<Rendering device 206>

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The warp device 242 and the stage 244 are disposed in the rollable area of the game ball on the front side of the effect apparatus 206, and the effect movable body 224 is disposed in the area in which the game ball can not roll. . In addition, on the back side of the rendering device 206, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door) are disposed. That is, in the rendering device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are positioned behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the rendering movable body 224.

  The warp device 242 discharges the gaming ball, which has entered the warp inlet 242a provided on the upper left of the rendering device 206, to the stage 244 below the front surface of the rendering device 206 from the warp outlet 242b.

  The stage 244 can roll the ball discharged from the warp outlet 242 b, the ball on the game board 200, etc., and the ball passed through the center of the stage 244 is the first special view starting opening 230 There is a special route 244a that makes it easy to enter the

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

The shielding device 246 includes a grid-like left door 246 a and a right door 246 b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are respectively fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right with the operation of a belt driven by a motor via a pulley. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means has its inner end portions overlapping and shields the decorative symbol display device 208 so that the player does not easily see it. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, the inner end of each slightly overlaps with the outer end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can view all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208 It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at any positions, for example, only a part of the decorative symbol to the extent that the player can identify which decorative symbol the displayed decorative symbol is. It is possible to shield the The left door 246a and the right door 246b may allow a portion of the decorative symbol display device 208 in the rear to be visible from the hole of the grid, or the shoji portion of the hole of the grid may be closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be vaguely viewed by the player, or the shoji portion of the hole of the lattice is completely blocked (blocked), and the rear decorative symbol display device 208 is not visible at all. It is also good.
<Type of symbol>

  Next, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the normal symbol display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped using FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (c). The types of special drawing and common drawing will be described. The same figure (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure.

  A special figure 1 fluctuation game is started on condition that the 1st starting opening sensor detects that a ball entered the 1st special drawing starting opening 230, and a ball is entering the 2nd special drawing starting opening 232 The special figure 2 fluctuation game is started on condition that the 2nd starting opening sensor detects. When the special figure 1 change game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 performs “full change display of the special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all the seven segments and lighting of one central segment. Also, when the special figure 2 variation game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 repeats “full variation display of seven segments, and lighting of one central segment,“ variation display of special figure 2 ” Do. These "variation display of special figure 1" and "variation display of special figure 2" correspond to an example of the fluctuation indication of the pattern said to the present invention.

  Then, when the fluctuation time (corresponding to the fluctuation time according to the present invention) determined before the start of fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1, and the special figure When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of 2 (this also corresponds to the fluctuation time according to the present invention) has elapsed, the second special symbol display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol aspect of the special view 2. Therefore, from the start of "variation display of special figure 1" to the stop display of the stop symbol aspect of special drawing 1 or the start of "variation display of special figure 2", the stop symbol aspect of special drawing 2 Until the stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol fluctuation stop display according to the present invention, and after this “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol aspect of the special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed A series of displays up to is referred to as a symbol change stop display. As described later, the symbol fluctuation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times. In the same figure (a), ten types of special figures from "Special figure A" to "Special figure J" are shown as stop symbol modes in the symbol variation stop display, and the white parts in the figure turn off The locations of the segments to be displayed are indicated, and the black parts indicate the locations of the segments to be lit.

  "Special figure A" is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and "special figure B" is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, as described later, the determination of whether a big hit in the special figure variation game is made by drawing a hardware random number, and the determination of whether it is a special big hit is made by drawing a software random number. The difference between a big hit and a special big hit is whether the probability of winning a big hit is high (special big hit) or low (big hit) in the next special feature fluctuation game. Hereinafter, the state in which the probability of winning in the jackpot is high is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and the state in which the probability is low is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the end of the 15R special jackpot game and after the end of the 15R jackpot game, both transition to the time saving state. Although the time saving will be described in detail later, the state transitioning to the time saving state is referred to as a common drawing high probability state, and the state not transitioning to the time shortening state is referred to as a common drawing low probability state. "Special figure A" which is a 15R special jackpot symbol is a special figure high probability common figure high probability state, and "special figure B" which is a 15R big hit symbol is a special figure low probability common figure high probability state. The “special figure A” and the “special figure B” are symbols that make the amount of profit given to the player relatively large.

  "Special figure C" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden change, and is a special figure high probability spread figure high probability state. That is, "special figure C" differs in the point which is 2R compared with "special figure A" which is 15R. "Special figure D" is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time, and is a special figure low probability spread figure high probability state. That is, "special figure D" differs in 2R compared with "special figure B" which is 15R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability variation, and is a special figure high probability spread figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol which is suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability spread figure low probability state. The "special figure E" and the "special figure F" are both 2R and are in a state of not transitioning to the time saving state.

  "Special figure G" is a 1st small hitting design, "special figure H" is a 2nd small hitting design, and all are special figure low probability common figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the same thing as a 2R hourless short jackpot. That is, although the "special figure G" and the "special figure H" are in the same state as the "special figure F", the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both, and even in the same state By providing G "," Special figure H "and" Special figure F ", the interest of the game is enhanced. In addition, “Special figure I” is a first out-of-order symbol, and “special figure J” is a second out-of-pattern, and the amount of profit given to the player is a relatively small amount of profit.

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

  FIG. 5 (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol. There are ten types of "decoration 1" to "decoration 10" in the decorative design of the present embodiment. The fact that the ball has won in the first special view start opening 230 or the second special view start opening 232, that is, the first start opening sensor has detected that the ball has entered the first special view start opening 230, or The left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display of the decorative symbol display device 208 on condition that the second start aperture sensor detects that the ball has entered the second special drawing start aperture 232. Displayed in the order of "decoration 1" → "decoration 2" → "decoration 3" → ... "decoration 9" → "decoration 10" → "decoration 1" → ... in each symbol display area of the area 208c. Change the "display of variation of decoration pattern". And when notifying 15R jackpot of "special figure B", the symbol combination corresponding to 15R jackpot corresponding to 15R jackpot in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, "decoration 1-decoration 1-decoration") Stop display of 1) and "decoration 2-decoration 2-decoration 2". When informing 15R special jackpot of "special figure A", the symbol combination (for example, "decoration 3-decoration 3-decoration 3" or "decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7") where the same odd decorative pattern is lined three To stop.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot called "special figure E" hidden probability variation, the 2R jackpot called "special figure F" sudden normal, or the first small hit for "special figure G" or "special figure H" In the case of notifying the second small hit, "decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3" is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in the case of notifying 2R jackpot called sudden definite variation of "special figure C" or 2R jackpot called sudden time reduction of "special figure D", "decoration 1-decoration 3-decoration 5" Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first out of "special figure I" and the second out of "special figure J", stop the symbol combination other than the symbol combination shown in the same figure (b) in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the stop display symbol of a common figure. There are two types of stop display modes of the common drawing of the present embodiment, "common drawing A", which is a hit symbol, and "common drawing B", which is a disconnected design. Based on the fact that the gate sensor described above detects that the ball has passed through the common drawing start port 228, the normal symbol display device 210 repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment repeatedly. Perform "Variable display of common map". Then, when notifying that the popular game variation game is won, the "general game A" is stopped and displayed, and when it is informed that the regular game fluctuating game is disconnected, the "general game B" is stopped and displayed. Also in this figure (c), the white part in the figure indicates the location of the segment to be turned off, and the black part indicates the location of the segment to be lit.
<Control unit>

Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure shows the circuit block diagram of a control part. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 for controlling the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as a "command") transmitted by the main control unit 300. In accordance with the commands transmitted by the main control unit 300, and the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. It consists of a payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the payout of game balls, a launch control unit 630 that controls launch of the game balls, and a power control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. There is.
<Main control unit>

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

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 (two circuits in this circuit) which are used as hardware random number counters that change numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received. It is assumed that a counter is built in), a predetermined ball detection sensor such as a sensor for detecting game balls passing through each start opening, winning opening, variable winning opening, front frame door opening sensor, inner frame opening sensor And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from the various sensors 320 including the lower-side full-tank sensor and outputting the comparison result with the amplification result and the reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the first special view display device 212 and the second special view display device 214, and a predetermined symbol display device, eg, Drive circuit 326 for performing display control of common drawing display device 210, various state display unit 328 (for example, common drawing holding lamp 216, first special drawing holding lamp 218, second special drawing holding lamp 220, high confidence) Drive circuit 330 for performing display control of the lamp 222 and the like, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing predetermined movable members, for example, the blade members 232a of the second special view starting port 232 and the door members 234a of the variable winning opening 234 and the like. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the signal is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that the ball has won in the first special view starting opening 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball is detected to the counter circuit 318. The counter circuit 318 which has received this signal latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the first special view start port 230, and the latched value is stored in the built-in counter value storage corresponding to the first special view start port 230. Store in the register for Also, even when a signal indicating that the ball is won is received at second special view start opening 232, counter circuit 318 similarly latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to second special view start opening 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to second special view start port 232.

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

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power supply supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. This voltage monitoring circuit 338 A low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302 when the value of V is less than a predetermined value (9 v in this embodiment).

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

The main control unit 300 also has an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. Communication with the sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. The information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 instructs the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 The configuration is such that signals can be transmitted, but the first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 can not transmit signals such as commands to the main control unit 300.
<Sub control unit>

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

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

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

Further, in the basic circuit 502, a drive circuit 516 for performing drive control of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 for detecting the current position of the effect movable body 224, and detection signals from the effect movable body sensor 424. Sensor circuit 518 for outputting the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532 and a game board lamp drive for controlling the game board lamp 542 A circuit 540 and a serial communication control circuit 520 for performing lighting control by serial communication are connected between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.
<Payout control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the emission control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 mainly controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 based on a signal such as a command transmitted by the main control unit 300, and also based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. It detects whether or not the payout has been completed, and communicates with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal instructing discharge permission or stop output from the payout control unit 600, and an operation of the ball launch handle 134 by the player output from the launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134. Control of the firing motor 632 for driving the firing rod 146 and the firing rod 148, and control of the ball feeding device 634 for feeding the ball from the upper tray 126 to the launching apparatus 110 based on the control signal indicating the firing intensity according to the quantity. I do.

The power supply control unit 660 converts AC power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 from the outside into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 and the payout device 152 Supply to each device. Furthermore, power supply control unit 660 is a storage circuit (eg, for example, 10 days) for supplying power to a predetermined component (eg, RAM 308 of main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (eg, 10 days) even after external power is turned off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub-control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub-control unit 500, and the discharge control unit from the payout control unit 600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit or each device through another power supply path.
<Sound control circuit, peripheral circuit of lamp drive circuit>

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing peripheral circuits of the sound control circuit 431 and the lamp control circuit 420 of the first auxiliary control unit 400.

  The first sub control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402, a sound control circuit 431, a sound ROM 431a, an amplification circuit 442, a lighting control unit 450, and a lamp driving circuit 420. The sound control circuit 431 may include the sound ROM 431a and the amplifier circuit 442, or may have an external storage unit (for example, an SDRAM) for temporarily storing information.

  The sound control circuit 431 has a CPU I / F connected to the CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402, a control register for temporarily storing a command from the CPU 404, and a sound for storing sound information and volume information such as sound effects and BGM described later. The ROM 431 a, a reproduction control unit that performs reproduction control of sound according to a command in the control register, and a D / A conversion unit for converting a digital sound signal into an analog sound signal. The amplification circuit 442 includes a volume amplification unit that amplifies an analog audio signal input from the sound control circuit 431, and an output unit for outputting an analog audio signal input from the volume amplification unit to the speaker 120.

  The lighting control unit 450 controls the lamp 440 (for example, a setting operation unit lamp, each segment of the award ball remaining number display unit, each lamp for information notification lamp group, a payout display lamp, an error display) based on a command from the basic circuit 402. The lighting control of the lamp is performed without passing through the lamp driving circuit 420, and various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138, the frame lamp, and the performance lamp) are controlled through the lamp driving circuit 420.

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

  In this example, while the lamp 418 can be changed in luminance by the control of the lamp drive circuit 420, the lamp 440 is controlled without intervention of the lamp drive circuit, so that the luminance can not be changed (only light on / off can be controlled) It is.

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

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

  That is, the CPU 404 sets the numerical value indicated by the instruction unit 190b of the first output setting switch 190 (one of the numerical values of 0 to F in hexadecimal) to the binary number 4 via the input terminals P1 to P4. It can be detected as a bit detection signal.

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

In this example, although the 1ch amplifier 433a and the 2ch amplifier 433b are separate bodies (separate boards), they may be configured by one board, or some or all of them may be built in the sound control circuit 431. It is also good. Although not shown, in addition to (or in place of) the ROM 406 and the RAM 408, a ROM and a RAM dedicated to the sound control circuit 431 may be built in or external to the sound control circuit 431.
<Reset signal of sound control related circuit>

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

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

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

Therefore, depending on the voltage level of the reset signal output from CPU 404 or the voltage level of the reset signal output from reset circuit 403, sound control circuit 431 and 2-channel amplifier 433b are in either the reset state or the reset release state. It will be in the state of Further, the ROM 406 enters either the reset state or the reset release state according to the voltage level of the reset signal output from the reset circuit 403, and the 1ch amplifier 433a outputs the voltage of the reset signal output from the 2ch amplifier 433b. Depending on the level, either the reset state or the reset release state is entered.
<Sound control circuit>

  Next, the sound control circuit 431 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. FIG. 10A is a block diagram schematically showing the sound control circuit 431. As shown in FIG.

  In this example, the sound control circuit 431 is configured as one so-called DSP (Digital Signal Processor), which includes various modules to be described later. As shown in FIG. 10A, in the sound control circuit 431, the control unit 1 in charge of control of reproduction sound output setting is an external host CPU and a CPU 404, which is an I / F 2 and an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). It is connected.

Further, the control unit 1 is connected to the encode data input unit 3, and the encode data input unit 3 is connected to an external sound ROM 431a via an EMIF (External Memory Interface). Further, the encode data input unit 3 is connected to various processing units 4 which perform various processes such as decoding process, mixing process, three-dimensional sound process, sequencer process, and filter process. The various processing units 4 are connected to the PCM output unit 5, and the PCM output unit 5 is connected to an external speaker 120 via an McASP as an interface. Then, based on the control of the CPU 404, the control unit 1 inputs the sound source data acquired from the sound ROM 431a to the encoded data input unit 3 via the EMIF, and then takes it into the various processing units 4. The various processing unit 4 performs various processes on the input sound source data (details will be described later).
<Sound control circuit / control RAM>

  FIG. 11A shows an example of a memory map of the control RAM provided in the sound control circuit 431. The address shown in FIG. 6A is an offset value from the start address of the control RAM. The control RAM may be replaced with a known register.

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

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

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

  The mute control RAM is a control RAM used for control related to mute. The CPU 404 can individually mute channels 1 to 32 or individually mute channels 1 to 32 via the mute control RAM.

  Also, the command set control RAM is a control RAM used to set the command set code. The CPU 404 can control the sequencer 42 and the channel 41 described later via the command set control RAM.

  The channel control RAM is a control RAM used to control playback of a phrase (compressed monaural sound source or stereo sound source). Channel 1 control RAM to channel 32 control corresponding to channels 1 to 32 32 channel control RAMs of RAM are allocated. The CPU 404 controls the channel 41 described later via the channel control RAM, specifies a phrase to be reproduced on each of the channels 1 to 32, sets the volume of each of the channels 1 to 32, or It is possible to perform reproduction control for each of 1 to 32 and the like.

  FIG. 11 (b) shows the correspondence between channel 1 / control RAM to channel 32 / control RAM and the channel, and FIG. 11 (c) shows the correspondence between channel and sound. It is.

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

FIG. 11D is a diagram showing an example of a sound list stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 refers to the sound list in the sound control main loop processing described later, and acquires control after acquiring various control information (volume information, pan information, etc.) corresponding to the sound source to be controlled. The information is set in the corresponding control RAM.
<Sound control circuit / Sound output control>

Next, sound output control performed by the control unit 1 of the sound control circuit 431 will be described. FIG. 10B is a block diagram schematically showing various processes in the reproduction sound output setting of the sound control circuit 431.
<Sound control circuit / Sound output control / Channel processing>

  First, channel processing performed by the channel 41 of the sound control circuit 431 will be described. As shown in FIG. 10B, the sound control circuit 431 performs channel processing in the channel 41 on sound source data (phrase data) fetched via the EMIF. In the case of this example, the control unit 1 has a total of 32 channels of 1 to 32 and sequentially reads out a plurality of phrase data stored in the sound ROM 431a and assigns a channel to each of the read phrase data. It is possible to simultaneously manage sound source data of.

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

  Then, volume adjustment of a phrase or a slot is performed on the decoded phrase data. Here, the slot is data including a phrase number, movement information code number which is data describing movement information of monaural 1 ch, reproduction range designation information and the like, and the phrase number and movement information code number are designated. Used as a playback slot for 3D sound source playback and playback range specification. The 3D sound source is subjected to 3D sound processing in the sound control circuit 431 to be a binaural sound source.

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

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

  On the other hand, when the control unit 1 obtains a positive result that the input level of the input phrase data exceeds the predetermined threshold, it proceeds to the next step and exceeds the threshold (that is, the compression processing as the compressor function) To the address port related to the phrase data prepared in the sound RAM (enqueue), and the reproduced sound information on the phrase data activated the compressor function Status information is created as a DRC status information queue (hereinafter referred to as a DRC status queue).

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

  The control unit 1 inputs the phrase data after decoding processing in the channel 41 into the mixer 43, and the mixer 43 performs master volume adjustment in which the input phrase data (sound source data) is multiplied by the master volume. After that, while mixing the stereo sound source and the monaural sound source after pan adjustment, the 3D sound source is multiplied by the 3D gain, and mixing processing is performed to adjust the gain of the 3D sound source stored in the monaural buffer.

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

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

  The LPF 45 and the HPF 46 function as a band division filter. As a result, it is possible to generate phrase data obtained by dividing the phrase data after the monaural mix processing and the phrase data after the mixing processing into desired frequency bands.

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

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

Here, with the compressor function (compression processing), when the input level (input volume) of phrase data (sound source data) exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold level) set in advance, output of reproduced sound based on the phrase data The process of suppressing the change in volume by a set ratio (ratio, ratio, compression ratio) and releasing it at a preset time compresses the difference between the maximum and minimum output volume (dynamic range) in the playback sound. Processing.
<Sound control circuit / Sound output control / Sequence processing>

  Next, the sequence process performed by the sequencer 42 of the sound control circuit 431 will be described. The control unit 1 inputs the sequence code acquired from the sound ROM 431a via the EMIF into the sequencer 42. In the case of this example, the control unit 1 includes eight sequencers 42, and assigns a plurality of sequence codes input from the sound ROM 431a through the EMIF to the respective sequencers 42.

  The sequence code is information including parameters for the sequencer to perform reproduction, and the sequencer 42 uses the sequence code as a basis to set other modules (for example, the channel 41, the mixer 43, the volume adjustment unit 47a, 47b)) is a module that executes playback, stop, pause, pause release, fade out, volume adjustment and the like.

  Here, the reproduction is to reproduce the sequence code, and the stop is to stop the sequence code. The stop causes the sequencer 42 to stop the channel 41 in use. The pause is to pause the sequence code, and the sequencer 42 executes the following processing on the channel 41 in use. That is, the sequencer 42 first stops the channel 41 in which the fade-out is stopped by the temporary stop. Next, during playback, during fade-in, during fade-out pause, and during fade volume adjustment, the channel 41 is paused.

  Also, canceling the pause means resuming the reproduction of the paused sequence code, and by canceling the pause, the sequencer 42 executes the following processing for the channel 41 in use: It has become. That is, the sequencer 42 first cancels the pause of the channel 41 which was being reproduced, faded in, or faded in volume adjustment when the sequencer 42 was temporarily stopped due to the pause release. No fades are added when the stop is released). Next, when the sequencer 42 is paused, the channel 41 that was paused or faded out is left paused without being released as it is.

  Further, the fade-out means stopping the fade-out of the channel 41 in use by the sequencer 42 and stopping the sequence code. Furthermore, the volume adjustment is adjusting the volume of the channel 41 being reproduced by the sequencer 42.

The sequence code of this example is composed of a start code, time information, control data, and an end code, and the time information and control data are in one-to-one correspondence. The time information is information for setting a reproduction start time at which reproduction of phrase data specified by the corresponding control data is started. The control data is configured by a channel number for specifying the channel number to be used, a phrase number for specifying the number of phrase data to be reproduced, and the like. When the sequencer 42 reads the start code from the sequence code, it analyzes the time information and control data following the start code to reproduce phrase data, and when the end code is read from the sequence code, the sequence code End playback.
<Sound control circuit / Sound output control / Command processing>

  Next, command processing performed by the command set 49 of the sound control circuit 431 will be described. The command set 49 of the sound control circuit 431 performs command processing for collectively executing a plurality of controls based on the command set code set in the above-described command set control RAM. The command set code of this example is composed of a start code, one or more control commands, and an end code. As the control command, a master volume control command for setting a master volume, an output volume control command for setting an output volume, a mute control command for muting a designated channel, and a phrase are reproduced. For example, there are a channel phrase reproduction command for the channel stop, a channel stop command for stopping the channel, a sequencer reproduction command for reproducing the sequence code, and a sequencer stop command for stopping the sequence code.

  When the command set 49 reads out the start code from the command set code, it executes one or more commands following the start code in order, and when the end code is read out from the command set code, the command processing is performed. finish.

As described above, the sound control circuit 431 controls the channel 41, the sequencer 42, and the command set 49 by the control unit 1 to perform various processes in the various processing units 4 described above, and then performs phrase data after various processes. The (sound source data) is input to the PCM output unit 5. Then, the phrase data after pulse code modulation (PCM: Pulse Code Modulation) processing is performed by the PCM output unit 5 is output to an external speaker 120 via the McASP.
<Main control unit main processing>

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described using FIG. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part main processing.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 that has received the start signal resets and starts due to a reset interrupt, and executes main control main processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

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

  In step S105, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supplied from the power control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in the present embodiment). If it is less than 9 v), monitor whether or not it outputs a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped. When the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power is shut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect the shut off of the power), the step is performed. It progresses to S107. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S115, after the setting of interrupt prohibition is performed, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value updating process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating initial values of a common drawing win random number counter and a special drawing random number counter, a common drawing timer random number value, and a special drawing timer Update two random number counters to generate each random number value. For example, assuming that the numerical value range that can be taken as a common drawing timer random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the common drawing timer random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the obtained value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The other initial value generation random number counters and the random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except while performing the timer interrupt process which starts every predetermined cycle.
<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described. In addition, the same figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of main-control part timer interruption processing.

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

  In step S203, the WDT is periodically (this processing is not abnormal) so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in this embodiment) and the WDT interrupt is not generated (the processing abnormality is not detected). In the embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the cycle of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, an input port state update process is performed. In this input port state update processing, detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower bowl full tank sensor, various ball detection sensors, and the like via the input port of I / O 310 It is input to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signal, and is stored in the signal state storage area provided in the RAM 308 for each of the various sensors 320. Taking the detection signal of the ball detection sensor as an example, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each ball detection detected in the timer interrupt process (about 4 ms before) is performed in the RAM 308 for each ball detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area provided separately and stored in RAM 308 for the previous second detection signal storage area provided separately for each ball detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt process (about 2 ms ago Information of the detection signal of each ball detection sensor detected in the above is read out from the current detection signal storage area provided in the RAM 308 by dividing each ball detection sensor, and this information is stored in the previous detection signal storage area Remember to In addition, the detection signal of each ball detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-mentioned current detection signal storage area.

  In step S205, the information on the presence / absence of detection signals of each ball detection sensor stored in each storage area of the previous-preceding detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor of the above-described item matches the winning determination pattern information. The main control unit timer interrupt process is activated several times while the activation is repeated at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes through one ball detection sensor. Therefore, every time the main control unit timer interrupt processing is activated, in the above-described step S205, a detection signal indicating that the same gaming ball has passed through the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, detection signals indicating that the same gaming ball has passed through the same ball detection sensor are stored in each of the previous-previous detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the gaming ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal, the previous detection signal, and the current detection signal. In the present embodiment, it is determined that there is a winning when the detection signal is continuously stored twice twice after the absence of the detection signal in consideration of the erroneous detection of the ball detection sensor and noise. In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4, winning determination pattern information (in the present embodiment, information indicating that there is no detection signal last time, the previous detection signal, and the current detection signal) is stored. In this step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each ball detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no detection signal for the last two times, detection signal for last time, presence of current detection signal) Entry to the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the first special view starting opening 230, and the second special drawing starting opening 232, or the common view starting opening 228 It is determined that there was a passage of That is, it is determined that there is a winning on these winning openings 226, 234 and the starting openings 230, 232, 228. For example, when information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in the general winning opening sensor for detecting entry into the general winning opening 226 matches the above-mentioned winning determination pattern information, the general winning opening 226 has a prize. Is determined, and processing is performed in connection with the subsequent winning in the general winning opening 226, but if the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-mentioned winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winning Processing is branched to the subsequent processing without performing processing associated with the winning of the mouth 226. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in the present embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). Once it has been determined that a prize has been made once, it is not determined that there has been a prize until the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each ball detection sensor matches the prize determination clear pattern information. If it matches with the pattern information, it will be determined from the next whether or not it matches with the above-mentioned winning determination pattern information.

  In steps S207 and S209, basic random number initial value updating processing and basic random number updating processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the random value counter for initial value generation performed in the above-mentioned step S115 is updated, and then the common control winning random value used in the main control unit 300 The two random number counters for generating the special figure 1 random value and the special figure 2 random value respectively are updated. For example, assuming that the numerical value range which can be taken as a common drawing win random number value is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the common drawing win random number provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the obtained value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Also, as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, when it is determined that the random number counter has made a round, the value of the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a common drawing win random number value which fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and 1 is added to the acquired value and the result is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in RAM 308 If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), a value is obtained as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for the common drawing win random number value generation. The initial value set this time is stored in the above-mentioned initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the common random number for making a round next turns while setting it to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning. Keep it. In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the common drawing win random number value has made one revolution next, it is determined that the random number counter for special figure random number generation has made one revolution. An initial value storage area for the purpose is provided in the RAM 308. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random number value of Special Figure 1 and the counter for acquiring the random number value of Special Figure 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

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

  In step S213, a timer update process is performed. In this timer update process, a common figure display symbol update timer for measuring the time for normal symbol display device 210 to change / stop display the symbol, and a time for the first special symbol display device 212 to measure the fluctuation / stop display Special figure 1 display symbol update timer to do, special figure 2 display symbol update timer for clocking time to display the variation and stop display on the second special figure display device 214, predetermined winning effect time, predetermined opening time And various timers including a timer for counting a predetermined closing time, a predetermined ending effect period, and the like.

  In step S215, a winning opening counter update process is performed. In this winning opening counter update process, when winning openings 226, 234 and starting openings 230, 232, 228 are winning, the RAM 308 stores the winning balls number storage area provided for each winning opening or for each starting opening. The value is read out, 1 is added, and it is set in the original winning sphere number storage area.

  Further, in step S217, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning reception process, it is determined whether or not there is a winning to the first special view start port 230, the second special view start port 232, the common drawing start port 228, and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result as to whether or not the winning determination pattern information in step S203 matches. When there is a winning on the first special figure starting port 230 and the corresponding hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the special figure 1 random number value is selected from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318. The value is acquired as a special figure 1 random number value from the random number counter for special figure 1 random number value generation and stored in the corresponding random number value storage area. If there is a winning on the second special view start port 232 and the corresponding hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value from the winning counter value storage register of the counter circuit 318 is the special figure 2 random number value The value is acquired as a special figure 2 random number value from the random number counter for special figure 2 random number value generation and stored in the corresponding random number value storage area. If the common drawing start port 228 has a prize and the corresponding storage number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a value is obtained as a common drawing selection random value from a random number counter for common drawing selection random number generation. Store in the corresponding random number storage area. When there is a prize in the variable prize opening 234, information indicating that the ball has entered the variable prize opening 234 is stored in the prize storage area for the variable prize opening.

  In step S219, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information to be output to the payout control unit 600 are, for example, 1 byte, and bit 7 is strobe information (in the case of ON, it indicates that data is set), bit 6 Power-on information (in the case of ON, it indicates that it is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4 to 5 this processing type for encryption (0 to 3), and bits 0 to 3 The number of withdrawal requests after chemical processing is indicated.

  In step S221, a common drawing state update process is performed. The common drawing state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the common drawing state. For example, in the common drawing state update process in the middle of the common drawing fluctuation display (the value of the common drawing display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is lit repeatedly Turn off drive control. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 performs the fluctuation display of the common drawing (general drawing fluctuation game).

  Also, in the common drawing state update process at the timing when the common drawing fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the common drawing display symbol update timer changes from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the display of the hit symbol The 7 segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is controlled to turn on and off so that it becomes an aspect, and when the hit flag is off, the normal symbol display device 210 is configured so as to become the display pattern of the detached symbol. Performs on / off drive control of the 7-segment LED. Further, in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, setting areas for preparing various settings in various processes, not limited to the general drawing state update process, are prepared. Here, while performing the said lighting * extinguishing drive control, the setting which shows that common view stop display is performed to the setting area is performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 determines either one of the hit symbol (a common figure A shown in FIG. 5 (c) and the distracted symbol (a common figure B shown in FIG. 5 (c)). Display. Thereafter, information indicating a stop period is set in a storage area of a common drawing stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms). By this setting, the symbol which has been fixedly displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the common drawing fluctuation game.

  Further, if the result of the common drawing change game is a hit, the common drawing hit flag is turned on as described later. When the flag for the drawing is on, the common state update processing at the time when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the timer for managing the drawing stop time changes from 1 to 0) In the setting area, while setting the general drawing operation, the blade member 232a is opened to the solenoid (332) for opening and closing the blade member 232a of the second special drawing start port 232 for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds) , And outputs information indicating an open period in a storage area of a blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the general drawing state update process starting at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 500 ms), the blade member A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening / closing drive, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Also, in the general drawing state update processing that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the setting area of the general drawing is set in the setting area of the RAM 308 Do. Furthermore, if the result of the common drawing fluctuation game is out, the common drawing deviation flag is turned on as described later. When the flag for drawing out is set to ON, the normal drawing state update processing at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the timer for managing the drawing stop time changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, the non-operational view is set. In the common drawing state update processing in the case where the common drawing is not in operation, the process proceeds to the next step S223 without doing anything.

  In step S223, a common drawing related lottery process is performed. In this common drawing related lottery process, the common drawing fluctuation game and the second special drawing start opening 232 are not controlled (the state of the common drawing is not in operation) and the holding of the common drawing fluctuation game When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether the result of the common drawing change game is to be won or not to be won by the random number lottery based on the common drawing win random number stored in the above random number storage area. In the case of winning, the hit flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. In the case of failure to win, the hit flag is set to off. Also, regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the common drawing timer random number value described above is acquired as the common drawing timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are calculated based on the acquired common drawing timer random number value Among them, one time for fluctuating and displaying a common drawing on the common drawing display device 210 is selected, and this fluctuation display time is stored as a common drawing fluctuation display time in the common drawing fluctuation time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of common drawing fluctuation games held is stored in the common drawing reservation number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of common drawing fluctuation games held each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this common drawing reserve number storage area. Also, the random number value used for hit determination is deleted.

  Next, special figure status update processing is performed for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but first, the special figure status update process (special figure 2 status update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). This special view 2 state update process performs one of the following eight processes according to the special view 2 state. For example, in the special figure 2 status update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the lighting of the 7 segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 Repeatedly turn off and turn on and off drive control. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 performs the variable display of the special view 2 (the special view 2 change game).

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and then the process is ended.

  Also, in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first lost flag, a second lost flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and Flags for each of the probability fluctuation flags are prepared. In the special figure 2 status update process which starts at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has passed (the timing when the value of special figure 2 display symbol renewal timer becomes 1 from 0), 15R big hit flag is on, special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the general drawing probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special drawing A shown in FIG. 5A, the 15R jackpot flag is on, the special drawing probability fluctuation flag is off, and the general drawing probability fluctuation flag is on. The special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the common figure When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, the 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability variation flag is also on, the special figure E, the 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on. Probability fluctuation flag is off, 普If the ratio fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, if the first small hitting flag is on, the special figure G, if the second small hitting flag is on, the special figure H, the first off flag is on In such a case, the special segment I and the second outlier flag are on so that the 7-segment LED constituting the second special symbol display device 214 is turned on and off so that the respective special symbol I is configured, In the setting area of the RAM 308, setting is performed to indicate that the special view 2 stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 is a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), 15R jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden odd symbol (special figure C), a sudden short time symbol (special figure) D), hidden probability variation symbol (special figure E), sudden normal symbol (special figure F), first small hitting symbol (special figure G), second small hitting symbol (special figure H), first missing symbol (special figure) I), and the second out-of-place design (special figure J) the fixed display of any one of the design. Thereafter, information indicating a stop period is set in the storage area of the special view 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). As a result of this setting, the special view 2 that has been fixedly displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special view 2 fluctuation game is notified to the player. Also, if the time saving number stored in the time saving number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time saving number, and if the subtraction result changes from 1 to 0, the special figure probability is fluctuating If it is not (details will be described later), the time saving flag is turned off. Furthermore, also during the big hit game (during special game state), the time saving flag is turned off.

  Moreover, while additionally storing predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) in the above transmission information storage area, the symbol for stopping the fluctuation display is the special view 2 The processing is ended after the special view 2 identification information indicating that there is a special information is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data described later.

  In addition, if the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation game is a big hit, as described later, the big hit flag is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, the special view 2 status update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period is over (the timing when the value of the stop time management timer changes from 1 to 0) In addition to setting the special figure 2 in the setting area, it waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period displaying an image notifying the player that the decorative symbol display device 208 starts a big hit. For this purpose, information indicating a winning presentation period is set in the storage area of the special view 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning a prize setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 status update process starting at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the timer for the standby time management changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined opening period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until the solenoid (332) for opening and closing drive of the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 is opened, the door member 234a is opened until the game winning of the predetermined number of balls (for example 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning opening 234 And a signal indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the door open time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening opening setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area.

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

  Further, this door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment), and in the special figure 2 state update process started at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example 3 seconds) That is, in the storage area of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 for setting to wait for the period displaying the image notifying the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended, the effect waiting period Set the information indicating. In addition, if the common drawing probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of this big hit game, 100 time saving times are set in the time saving number storage unit provided in the RAM 308, and the time saving flag provided in the RAM 308 Turn on. If the common drawing probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the time saving number is not set in the time saving number storage unit, and the time saving flag is not turned on. The term "time reduction" as used herein means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variation game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is a common drawing high probability state. It is highly possible that the common drawing change game will be a big hit in the common drawing high probability state compared to the common drawing low probability state.

  In addition, in the case of the common drawing high probability state, the fluctuation time of the common drawing fluctuation game and the fluctuation time of the special drawing fluctuation game are shorter than in the common drawing low probability state. Furthermore, in the general drawing high probability state, compared with the general drawing low probability state, the open time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the second special start port 232 tends to be long. In addition, in the general drawing high probability state, the pair of blade members 232a is more likely to open compared to the general drawing low probability state. Further, as described above, the time saving flag is set to off during the big hit game (during the special game state). Therefore, during the jackpot game, the general drawing low probability state is maintained. This is a regular game high probability state during the jackpot game, a predetermined number of variable winning openings 234 during the jackpot game, a number of games in the second special view starting slot 232 until the game ball enters the ball There is a problem that the ball enters the ball and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the euphorism increases, which is to solve this.

  Furthermore, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 status update process starting at the timing when the predetermined end effect period is finished (the timing when the value of the production waiting time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 non-operation area Set to medium. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation game is off, as described later, the off flag is turned on. When the out flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the above-mentioned predetermined stop display period ends (the special value 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, the special figure 2 non-operation is set. In the special figure 2 state update process in the case where the special figure 2 is not in operation, the process proceeds to the next step S227 without doing anything.

  Subsequently, special figure status update processing (special figure 1 status update processing) for the special view 1 is performed (step S227). In the special view 1 state update process, each process described in the special view 2 state update process described above is performed according to the state of the special view 1. Each process performed in this special view 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” of the content described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”, so I omit it. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update processing in step S225 and step S227 is finished, special figure related lottery processing for special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed this time. Here too, the special figure related lottery process (special figure 2 related lottery process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S229), and thereafter, the special figure related lottery process for the special figure 1 (special figure 1 related lottery process) ) (Step S231). With regard to these special drawing related lottery processing, the main control unit 300 performs the special drawing 2 related drawing processing prior to the special drawing 1 related drawing processing, so that the start condition of the special drawing 2 fluctuation game and the special drawing 1 fluctuation Even when the game start condition is established at the same time, the special figure 2 fluctuation game is moving first, so the special figure 1 fluctuation game does not start fluctuation. In addition, the notification of the result of the big hit determination of the special figure fluctuation game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is done by the 1st sub control unit 400, the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning of the 2nd special figure starting opening 232 However, priority is given to notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning of the first special drawing start port 230.

  In step S233, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub control unit 400 is, for example, 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (in the case of ON, it indicates that data is set), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, specify the type of command such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number specification command, power recovery command, RAM clear command Possible information) and bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to a command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the above-described command transmission process. In addition, if the command type is the symbol variation start command, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability change flag, the timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, etc. In the case of the symbol fluctuation stop command, the value of the 15R big hit flag or the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability change flag, etc., and in the case of the prize effect command and the end effect start command, In the case of the jackpot round number designation command, the value of the probability fluctuation flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like are included in the case of the jackpot round number designation command. If the command type indicates a basic command, the device data in the command data, presence or absence of winning to the first special view starting opening 230, presence or absence of winning to the second special view starting opening 232, winning of the variable winning opening 234 Including presence or absence.

  Further, in the above-mentioned rotation start setting transmission process, the values of the 15R big hit flag and 2R big hit flag, the special figure probability fluctuation flag value, the special figure 1 related lottery process and the special figure 2 relation stored in the command data in the RAM 308 Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game, etc. which are held is set. In the above-described rotation stop setting transmission process, information indicating the values of the 15R big hit flag and the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set as command data. In the above-described winning effect setting transmission process, command data is stored in the RAM 308 of effect control information to be output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, and special figure probability fluctuation flag The information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game, etc. which are held is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, command data is stored in the command data in the effect control information stored in the RAM 308 during the effect standby period, the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120, and the special view probability fluctuation flag. The information indicating the value, the number of the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game, etc. which are held is set. In the above-mentioned special winning opening open setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game of pending Set the information that shows the number etc. In the special winning opening closing setting transmission process described above, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the first special figure fluctuation game or the second special figure fluctuation game of pending Set the information that shows the number etc. Further, in step S233, general command special view hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special view reserve increase processing, special view identification information (information indicating special view 1 or special view 2) stored in command data in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, notice information (previous notice information, false) Set prior advance notice information or any prior notice nothing information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, according to the command type included in the received output schedule information, determination of effect control according to a change in game control in the main control unit 300 becomes possible, and is included in the output schedule information The effect control content can be determined based on the information of the command data.

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

  In step S237, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read out to monitor the presence or absence of a predetermined error, such as the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or a bottom full error. When the front frame door opening error or the bottom plate full error is detected, the transmission information to be sent to the first sub control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the bottom plate full error. Set In addition, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special view starting opening 232 and the variable winning opening 234, or through the display circuits 324, 326, 330, the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display Display data to be output to the device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, the various state display unit 328, etc. is set in the output port of the I / O 310. The output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

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

  In step S241, a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the values of the registers temporarily saved in step S201 are set in the original registers, and the interrupt permission is set, and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. 6 is performed. Return to

On the other hand, in step S243, the power saving process such as initialization of the input / output port is performed by saving a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the state upon power failure at power recovery as recovery data. Then, the process returns to the main control unit main process described above.
<Effect execution timing data>

  FIG. 14 shows an example of effect execution timing data stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first auxiliary control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 controls each notification unit based on effect execution timing data set in the effect control main loop process described later.

  In the effect execution timing data, when the special view fluctuation time included in the command from the main control unit 300 is 10 seconds, the effect execution timing for normal reach A selected uniquely or based on a predetermined random number lottery It is data.

  The effect execution timing data is composed of three items of "time (ms)", "lamp data" and "sound data content". For example, "normal fluctuation" is assigned to lamp data and "variation start" is allocated to sound data contents corresponding to time 0 ms. “↑” (to continue setting the lamp data set at that time) is assigned to the lamp data corresponding to each of the times 33.3 ms, 66.6 ms and 99.9 ms, and the sound data contents are "-" (Not set) is assigned.

  Here, when silent or no lighting is set, lamp data or sound data contents may not be set on the effect execution timing data, or non-lighting lamp data or silent sound data contents may be set. In correspondence to the time 133.2 ms, "対 応" is assigned to the lamp data, and "chance notification" is assigned to the sound data contents.

  Corresponding to the time 4995 ms, "-" is assigned to the lamp data, and "-" is assigned to the sound data contents. "Normal reach A" is allocated to the lamp data and "reach notification" is allocated to the sound data contents corresponding to the time 5028.3 ms. “↑” is assigned to the lamp data and “−” is assigned to the sound data contents corresponding to the time 5061.6 ms. “↑” is assigned to lamp data and “effect A” is assigned to sound data contents corresponding to time 5094.9 ms.

“↑” is assigned to the lamp data and “−” is assigned to the sound data contents corresponding to each of the times 9956.7 ms and 9990 ms. “↑” is assigned to the lamp data and “variation stop” is assigned to the sound data contents corresponding to the time 10023.3 ms. Here, the sound control circuit 431 can set whether or not to reproduce the loop when the sound data has been reproduced. When the sound control circuit 431 is set to perform loop reproduction, it is necessary to newly transmit a command indicating the end of reproduction to the sound control circuit 431 when ending the reproduction.
<Lamp data>

  FIG. 15 shows an example of lamp data stored in advance in the ROM 406 of the first sub control unit 400. The figure (a) has shown the lamp data "normal fluctuation" read at the timing to which lamp data were set to "normal fluctuation" based on presentation execution timing data.

  The lamp data is composed of three items of "time (ms)", "target port" and "brightness (duty ratio)". Here, a large number of effect lamps (various lamps 418) of this example are provided on the front side of the front frame door 106, and each of the effect lamps is provided at any one of the output ports 01 to 03 of the lamp drive circuit 420. It is connected. Thus, the plurality of effect lamps are grouped according to which output port they are connected to, and brightness control is performed at an independent timing for each group. The luminance range is 0 to 255, 0 represents a duty ratio of 0%, and 255 represents a duty ratio of 100%.

  In the lamp data “normal fluctuation”, the target port “01” and the luminance “0” (duty ratio 0%) are assigned corresponding to the time 0 ms, and the target port “01” and the luminance “corresponding to the time 33.3 ms 5 "(duty ratio about 2% (= 5/255)) is assigned, target port" 01 "and brightness" 10 "(duty ratio about 4% (= 10/255)) corresponding to time 66.6 ms Is assigned. These data show that the luminance of the effect lamps of the group connected to the output port 01 is gradually raised with the passage of time.

  Further, the target port “03” and the luminance “255” (duty ratio 100%) are allocated corresponding to the times 4928.4 ms, 4961.7 ms, and 4995 ms, respectively. These data indicate that the luminance of the effect lamp of the group connected to the output port 03 is maintained at the maximum luminance.

  The same figure (b) has shown the lamp data "normal reach A" read at the timing when the lamp data was set to "normal reach A" based on the effect execution timing data. In the lamp data “normal reach A”, the target port “02” and the luminance “255” are assigned corresponding to the time 0 ms, and the target port “02” and the luminance “127” corresponding to the time 33.3 ms 50% (= 127/255) is allocated, and the target port "02" and the luminance "255" are allocated corresponding to the time 66.6 ms. In addition, target port “01, 02” and luminance “10” are allocated corresponding to time 9956.7 ms, and target port “01, 02” and luminance “5” are allocated corresponding to time 9990 ms, time 10023 Target ports “01, 02” and luminance “0” are assigned corresponding to 3 ms.

  The lamp data may be set for each target port, or when a plurality of lamp drive circuits 420 are provided, the lamp data may be set for each of the lamp drive circuits 420. Further, if a large number of lamp data of complicated control patterns are prepared, various lamp effects can be executed, but the data capacity of the lamp data in the ROM 406 is increased.

For this reason, if some lamp data of a simple control pattern is prepared, and it is possible to execute various lamp effects and reduce the data capacity of the lamp data, it is better to combine those lamp data finely with the effect execution timing data. There is. For example, in the effect execution timing data shown in FIG. 13, two lamp data "normal fluctuation" and "normal reach A" are combined.
<Lamp brightness control>

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for describing luminance control of a lamp (LED). The figure (a) is a graph which shows the relationship between the electric current I (mA) sent through LED, and relative light intensity. The relative light intensity of the LED is 0 when the current I is 0 mA, and rises approximately in proportion to the current I. Thus, it is also possible to control the brightness of the LED by controlling the current I. Since the power consumption of the LED is proportional to the value of the flowing current, it can be seen that the power consumption increases as the relative luminous intensity of the LED increases. Although the brightness of the LED is controlled by the control of the duty ratio in the present embodiment, the brightness of the LED may be controlled by the control of the current value.

  Further, the light emitting means that emits light by passing a current such as the above-mentioned lamp (LED) can easily recognize the light emission itself even with a low current, and it is difficult for the player to miss it. Therefore, the information related to the profit changing according to the progress of the game (information will be described later, for example, information having high importance for the player such as information indicating the lottery result and the amount of the profit paid out to the player) It is suitable as a means.

The figure (b) is a figure explaining the duty ratio of LED. In each of the upper, middle, and lower graphs, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents the current value supplied to the LED. In the upper graph, in a minute unit time L, a constant current is supplied to the LED for a time T (T ≦ L). In the middle graph, in the predetermined period L, the same current is supplied to the LED for a time T / 2. In the lower graph, in the predetermined cycle L, the same current is supplied to the LED for a time T / 4. Assuming that the upper stage is a reference (duty ratio: 100%, brightness: bright), the middle duty ratio becomes slightly dark at 50% and the lower duty ratio becomes dark at 25%. Thus, it is possible to control the brightness of the LED by controlling the duty ratio. However, even if the duty ratio is halved, the luminance of the LED is not halved as it is. Since the power consumption of the LED is approximately proportional to the flowing time if the current value is the same, the power consumption increases as the luminance (duty ratio) of the LED increases, and the power consumption decreases as the luminance of the LED decreases. I know what to do.
<Sound selection data>

  FIG. 17A shows an example of sound selection data stored in advance in the sound ROM 431 a of the sound control circuit 431. The sound selection data is composed of three items of "data content" (sound data content), "reproduction channel" and "sound data". The item "reproduction channel" is represented by, for example, "01" to "FF", and represents the priority of each sound data. The “FF” with the highest priority is assigned to the system voice, the anomaly alert voice, and the like. The item "sound data" represents data (e.g., file name) that specifies compressed audio data (e.g., WAV format).

  As shown in the figure (a), the reproduction channel "02" and the sound data "disbursement sound" are allocated corresponding to the data content "disbursement", and the reproduction channel "01" corresponding to the data content "big hit notification" And sound data "big hit notification sound" are assigned, reproduction channel "03" and sound data "BGM01" are allocated corresponding to data content "BGM01", and reproduction channel "03" corresponding to data content "BGM02" And sound data "BGM02" are allocated, reproduction channel "03" and sound data "BGM03" are allocated corresponding to data content "BGM03", and reproduction channel "FF" corresponding to data content "door open" Sound data "door opening notification sound" is assigned, data content "payment abnormal" Correspondingly, the reproduction channel "FF" and the sound data "payout alarm sound" are assigned, and the reproduction channel "FF" and the sound data "magnetic field detection sound" are allocated corresponding to the data content "magnetic field detection" .

  Although not shown in FIG. 14A, the sound selection data includes the sound data contents “change start”, “chance notice”, “reach notification”, “effect A” shown in FIG. And, "a change stop" etc. is naturally included.

  In this example, since the reproduction time of the sound data is controlled by the command from the basic circuit 402, the sound selection data does not include the reproduction time data. As described above, the playback volume of the sound data is set to the maximum volume for the sound data of the playback channel “FF”, and for the other sound data, the volume preset in the power saving mode or the user adjustment mode Volume. The sound data is amplified by the amplifier circuit 442 based on the information on the reproduction volume, and the volume of the reproduction sound output from the speaker 120 is determined.

The figure (b) has shown an example of the waveform of the sound data amplified by the amplifier circuit 442. FIG. The horizontal direction in the figure represents the time axis, and the vertical direction represents the volume (amplitude). The waveform amplified in the sound data with relatively large playback volume (lower in the figure) has a larger amplitude than the waveform (upper in the figure) in which the same data is amplified as sound data with relatively small playback volume It has become. In general, when the reproduction volume is increased, the power consumption of the amplifier circuit 442 and the like increases, and when the reproduction volume is reduced, the power consumption of the amplifier circuit 442 and the like decreases.
<Volume of Speaker 120 and Brightness of Various Lamps 418>

  FIG. 18A is a table showing an example of the sound volume (sound pressure) of the sound output from the speaker 120 and the set values of the luminance of the various lamps 418. Further, FIG. 7 (b) is a table showing an example of the application, and FIG. 7 (c) is a view showing an example of the luminance.

  This table is stored in advance, for example, in the ROM 406 of the first secondary control unit 400. The first sub control unit 400 sets initial values and adjustable ranges of the volume and the luminance based on the setting of the first output setting switch 190 (or the second output setting switch 190) according to this table.

  In this example, the initial value and adjustable range of the volume and luminance based on the setting of the first output setting switch 190 and the initial value and adjustable range of the volume and luminance based on the setting of the second output setting switch 194 are the same. Although it is set to, it may be set differently. Therefore, for example, only when one numerical value is a specific numerical value, the other numerical value may be settable. In addition, one of the volume may be configured to be mutable only when the volume is a specific volume, or only when the volume of one is a specific volume, the volume of the other may be set to a certain volume. It may be configured. In addition, when one volume is a specific volume, the other volume may not be adjusted.

  The method of measuring the volume of the sound output from the pachinko machine 100 is not particularly limited. For example, a microphone for measuring the volume is attached to the center of the front of the pachinko machine 100 and about 500 mm above the glass surface Measurement may be performed. Alternatively, the measurement may be performed at a position close to the head of the player having an average height (approximately 700 mm above the seat).

  The volume (sound pressure) changes the administrator set value (scale 0 to F) by the operation of the first output setting switch 190 or in the set value adjustment mode (for example, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. 32F). Adjustment is possible by changing the player setting value (scales 1 to 15) by the operation of the second output setting switch 194 (details will be described later).

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 6B, “5” to “F” of the settings by the first output setting switch 190 (or the second output setting switch 194) are used for normal sales (normal mode). “4” is used for power saving mode A, “3” is used for power saving mode B, “1” and “2” are used for development and promotion, and “0” is for application Used for

  When the setting is "F", the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 100 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 15. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 15 (sound pressure 100 dB) as a default. In the same figure, the default value of the scale (sound pressure) in each setting is surrounded by a thick frame. In the setting “F”, the sound pressure is 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, corresponding to the scales 1 to 15 on the volume adjustment screen. It can be adjusted to 99 dB and 100 dB levels.

  When the setting is "F", the initial value of the brightness setting is set to "bright (duty ratio 100%)". The setting of the luminance can be adjusted by selecting and determining any of the rectangular images (dark, medium, bright) in the user adjustment mode (for example, the luminance adjustment screen shown in FIG. 32G). However, when transitioning to the brightness adjustment screen, the user setting value of brightness is set to “bright (duty ratio 100%)” having the highest brightness as a default.

  When the setting is "E", the initial value of sound pressure is set to 99 dB, and the initial position of volume setting is set to 14. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 14 (sound pressure 99 dB) as a default. Sound pressure 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB and 100 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1-15 on the volume control screen The point that can be adjusted is the same as the setting "F". Further, the point that the initial value of the luminance setting is "bright (duty ratio 100%)" is also the same as the setting "F".

  When the setting is "D", the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 98 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 13. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 13 (sound pressure 98 dB) as a default. Sound pressure 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB and 100 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1-15 on the volume control screen The points that can be adjusted are the same as in the settings "E" and "F". Further, the point that the initial value of the brightness setting is "bright (duty ratio 100%)" is also the same as the setting "E" or "F".

  When the setting is "C", the initial value of sound pressure is set to 97 dB, and the initial position of volume setting is set to 12. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 12 (sound pressure 97 dB) as a default. Sound pressure 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB and 100 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1-15 on the volume control screen The points that can be adjusted are the same as in the settings "D" to "F". Further, the point that the initial value of the luminance setting is "bright (duty ratio 100%)" is also the same as in the case of the settings "D" to "F".

  When the setting is "B", the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 96 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 11. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 11 (sound pressure 96 dB) as a default. Sound pressure 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB and 100 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1-15 on the volume control screen The points that can be adjusted are the same as in the settings "C" to "F". Further, the point that the initial value of the luminance setting is "bright (duty ratio 100%)" is also the same as in the case of the settings "C" to "F".

  When the setting is “A”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 95 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 10. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 10 (sound pressure 95 dB) as a default. Sound pressure 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB, 97 dB, 98 dB, 99 dB and 100 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1-15 on the volume control screen The points that can be adjusted are the same as in the settings "B" to "F".

  When the setting is "A", the initial value of the brightness setting is set to "medium (duty ratio 70%)". The setting of the brightness can be adjusted by selecting and confirming one of the rectangular images (dark, medium, bright) on the brightness adjustment screen of the user adjustment mode, as in the settings “B” to “F”. It is. However, when transitioning to the brightness adjustment screen, a rectangular image (dark) indicating a setting in which the brightness is slightly low is selected as a default.

  When the setting is "9", the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 91 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 9. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 9 (sound pressure 91 dB) as a default. When setting is “9”, the range of sound pressure levels that can be adjusted on the volume adjustment screen is generally lower than in setting “A” to “F”. The scales 1 to 15 on the volume control screen correspond to sound pressure 74 dB, 76 dB, 78 dB, 79 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 86 dB, 89 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB and 97 dB. Note that the appearance of the volume adjustment screen is the same as in the settings “A” to “F” except for the default number of graduations. Therefore, in the case of setting “9”, for example, even if the user setting value of the volume is set to the maximum scale 15 on the volume adjustment screen, the sound pressure level is 100 dB as in the case of setting “A” to “F”. Is not set, it is set to 97 dB lower than that. In addition, when setting the user setting value of the volume to scale 6 or less at setting "9", the sound pressure level 74 dB lower than the lowest sound pressure level 86 dB that can be set at setting "A" to "F" It is set to 83 dB. The point that the initial value of the luminance setting is "medium (duty ratio 70%)" is the same as in the case of the setting "A".

  When the setting is “8”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 89 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 8. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 8 (sound pressure 89 dB) as a default. Sound pressure 74 dB, 76 dB, 78 dB, 79 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 89 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB and 97 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1 to 15 on the volume control screen Is adjustable as in the case of setting "9". Further, the point that the initial value of the luminance setting is “medium (duty ratio 70%)” is also the same as the setting “9” and “A”.

  When the setting is “7”, the initial value of sound pressure is set to 86 dB, and the initial position of volume setting is set to 7. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 7 (sound pressure 86 dB) as a default. Sound pressure 74 dB, 76 dB, 78 dB, 79 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 89 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB, 94 dB, 95 dB, 96 dB and 97 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1 to 15 on the volume control screen The adjustable point is the same as in the case of the settings "8" and "9".

  When the setting is “7”, the initial value of the brightness setting is set to “dark (duty ratio 40%)”. The setting of the luminance can be adjusted by selecting and confirming one of the rectangular images (dark, medium, bright) on the luminance adjustment screen of the user adjustment mode, the same as the settings “8” to “F”. It is. However, when transitioning to the brightness adjustment screen, a rectangular image (dark) indicating a setting with low brightness is selected as a default.

  When the setting is "6", the initial value of sound pressure is set to 75 dB, and the initial position of volume setting is set to 6. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 6 (sound pressure 75 dB) as a default. In the case of setting "6", the range of sound pressure levels that can be adjusted on the volume adjustment screen is generally lower than in the case of settings "7" to "9". The scales 1-15 of the volume control screen correspond to sound pressure of 65 dB, 67 dB, 69 dB, 71 dB, 73 dB, 75 dB, 77 dB, 77 dB, 79 dB, 81 dB, 83 dB, 85 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB and 90 dB. Therefore, at the setting "6", for example, even if the user setting value of the volume is set to the largest scale 15 on the volume adjustment screen, the sound pressure level is the highest sound pressure level at the setting "7" to "9" It is set to 90 dB, which is lower than 97 dB. In addition, when setting the user setting value of the volume to scale 5 or less at setting “6”, the sound pressure level 65 dB lower than the lowest sound pressure level 74 dB that can be set at settings “7” to “9” It is set to 73 dB. The point that the initial value of the luminance setting is “dark (deat ratio 40%)” is the same as the setting “7”.

  When the setting of is “5”, the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 73 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 5. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 5 (sound pressure 73 dB) as a default. Sound pressure of 65 dB, 67 dB, 69 dB, 71 dB, 73 dB, 75 dB, 77 dB, 79 dB, 81 dB, 83 dB, 85 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB and 90 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1 to 15 on the volume control screen Is adjustable as in the case of setting "6". Further, the point that the initial value of the luminance setting is "medium (duty ratio 70%)" is also the same as the setting "6" and "7".

  As described above, when the setting is in the range of “5” to “F” for normal sales, the lower the setting (the closer to “5”), the lower the volume set by default, which can be adjusted. The volume range is lower and the default brightness is lower.

  When the setting is “4”, the operation mode is set to the power saving mode A, and the initial value of the sound pressure is the lowest sound pressure level that can be set at the setting “5” to “F” (ie, The sound pressure level is set to 60 dB, which is lower than the player-settable minimum sound pressure level) 65 dB. When the setting is "4", the player can not adjust the volume, and the sound pressure is fixed at 60 dB.

  When the setting is “4”, the initial value of the brightness setting is “dark (duty) which is the lowest brightness that can be set at the settings“ 5 ”to“ F ”(that is, the lowest brightness settable by the player) It is set to "very dark (duty ratio 10%)" which is lower than "ratio 40%)". When the setting is “4”, the player can not adjust the brightness, and the brightness is fixed at “very dark (duty ratio 10%)”.

  When the setting is “3”, the operation mode is set to the power saving mode B, and the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 0 dB (silence), which is lower than the sound pressure 60 dB at the setting “4”. Ru. Also in the case of the setting “3”, the player can not adjust the volume, and the sound pressure is fixed at 0 dB. In addition, when the setting is "3", the initial value of the brightness setting is set to "off (duty ratio 0%)" which is even lower than the brightness "very dark (duty ratio 10%)" at setting "4". Be done. Also in the setting "3", the player can not adjust the luminance, and the luminance is fixed at "off (duty ratio 0%)".

  As described above, in the power saving modes A and B, the volume and the brightness are fixed at the level which can not be set by the player (the level lower than the range which can be set by the player). In this example, although the power saving modes A and B are set by the operation of the first output setting switch 190 (or the second output setting switch 194), the setting confirmation of the pachinko machine 100 by the gaming staff or Power saving modes A and B may be set according to a predetermined operation such as setting change.

  When the setting is “2” (for development and promotion), the initial value of sound pressure is set to 70 dB, and the initial position of volume setting is set to 2. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 2 (70 dB) as a default. When the setting is “2”, the adjustable sound pressure level on the volume adjustment screen is different from any of the settings “5” to “F”. The scales 1 to 15 of the volume adjustment screen correspond to sound pressure 64 dB, 70 dB, 74 dB, 77 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB and 94 dB. The initial value of the brightness setting is the same "bright (duty ratio 100%)" as the settings "B" to "F".

  When the setting is “1” (for development and promotion), the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 64 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 1. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 1 (64 dB) as a default. Sound pressure of 64 dB, 70 dB, 74 dB, 77 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB and 94 dB respectively corresponding to the scale 1-15 on the volume control screen Is adjustable as in the case of setting "2". Further, the point where the initial value of the brightness setting is "bright (duty ratio 100%)" is also the same as in the case of setting "2".

When the setting is “0” (for application), the initial value of the sound pressure is set to 0 dB, and the initial position of the volume setting is set to 0. That is, when transitioning to the volume adjustment screen, the user setting value of the volume is set to the scale 0 (0 dB) as a default. In the case of the above-mentioned settings “5” to “F”, the user setting value of the volume can be set only by the scales 1 to 15, and therefore, can not be set to the scale 0. The scales 0 to 15 on the volume control screen correspond to sound pressure 0 dB, 64 dB, 70 dB, 74 dB, 77 dB, 80 dB, 83 dB, 86 dB, 86 dB, 87 dB, 88 dB, 89 dB, 89 dB, 90 dB, 91 dB, 92 dB, 92 dB, 93 dB and 94 dB. The point that the initial value of the luminance setting is "bright (duty ratio 100%)" is the same as in the case of the settings "1" and "2".
<Brightness and lighting time of LED lamp>

  FIG. 19 shows how the power consumption of the LED lamp changes with the above settings “F” (duty ratio 100%), “A” (duty ratio 70%), and “7” (duty ratio 40%). It is a figure explaining. In each of the settings "F", "A", and "7", it is assumed that the setting of the duty ratio remains at the initial setting. Also, the LED lamp A emits light with relatively high luminance (duty ratio) based on predetermined lamp data (see the above-mentioned FIG. 15 (a), (b), etc.), and the LED lamp B emits an LED lamp based on lamp data. Light is emitted at a luminance lower than A.

Since the power consumption of the LED lamp substantially depends on the product of luminance (in this example, the duty ratio) and time, the power consumption of the LED lamps A and B at the setting “F” makes the LED at the setting “A” The power consumption of the lamps A and B is reduced by about 30%, and the power consumption of the LED lamps A and B at the setting "7" is reduced by about 60%. Thus, although the reduction rate of power consumption by changing the setting is the same for the LED lamps A and B, the decrease width of the power consumption is higher for the LED lamp A with higher brightness as shown by the thick arrows in the figure. Is larger than the low brightness LED lamp B.
<First sub control unit main processing>

  Next, the first sub-control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. In addition, the same figure (a) is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process.

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

  In step S302, it is determined whether the variable CNT stored in the RAM 408 is 33 or more. If yes, the process proceeds to step S303. If not, the determination process of step S302 is repeatedly executed. Here, the variable CNT is a variable that is added every 1 ms in 1 ms timer interrupt processing described later. Therefore, the process of determining whether or not the variable CNT is 33 or more in step S302 is a process of determining whether a time of 33 ms has elapsed since the variable CNT is initialized to 0 in step S301 or step S303. It is synonymous with In step S303, after the variable CNT is initialized to 0, the process proceeds to step S304. In addition, the process of step S302 is not limited to this example, For example, you may comprise so that main loop process (step S302-S312) may be performed 3 times in 100 ms (30 times in 1 second).

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

  In step S306, an effect control main loop process is performed. In this effect control main loop process, an unprocessed command received by a command reception interrupt process described later is acquired from a command storage area provided in the RAM 408, and processing corresponding to the unprocessed command is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. Control of lamps and sounds is performed based on the effect execution timing data shown in FIG.

  In step S307, a lamp control main loop process is performed. In the lamp control main loop process, control related to the lamp is performed based on the lamp data set in the effect control main loop process of step S306. In step S308, a sound control main loop process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the sound control main loop process, control related to a sound (sound) is performed based on the sound data set in the effect control main loop process of step S306.

  In step S309, lamp driver processing is performed. In the lamp driver process, control of light output from the various lamps 418 and 440 is performed based on the lamp control information set in the lamp control main loop process of step S307. In step S310, a sound driver process is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this sound driver process, the sound output from the speaker 120 via the sound control circuit 431 is controlled based on the sound control information set in the sound control main loop process of step S308.

  In step S311, a liquid crystal communication driver process is performed. In this liquid crystal communication driver processing, processing such as transmitting a command to a liquid crystal control unit (not shown) is performed. In step S312, the effect control unit communication driver processing is performed. In this effect control communication driver process, after processing such as transmitting a command to the second sub control unit 500 is performed, the process proceeds to step S302.

The first secondary control unit 400 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S302 to S312 except for interruption due to command reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, or DMA interrupt processing described later. .
<Command reception interrupt processing>

  Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first secondary control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 6B is a flow chart showing the flow of the command reception interrupt process.

The command reception interrupt process is a process executed by the first secondary control unit 400 triggered by a command reception interrupt that occurs when a command from the main control unit 300 is received. In step S401, after the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command, the process is ended.
<1 ms timer interrupt processing>

  Next, 1 ms timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first secondary control unit 400 will be described using FIG. In addition, the same figure (c) is a flowchart which shows the flow of 1 ms timer interruption processing.

The first secondary control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt once in a predetermined time (1 ms in this example), and executes the 1 ms timer interrupt process triggered by this timer interrupt. Do. In step S501, after the process of adding 1 to the variable CNT provided in the RAM 406 is performed, the process ends.
<10 ms timer interrupt processing>

  Next, a 10 ms timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first secondary control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure (d) is a flowchart which shows the flow of 10 ms timer interruption processing.

The first secondary control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt once in a predetermined time (10 ms in this example), and executes the 10 ms timer interrupt process triggered by the timer interrupt. Do. In step S601, the first sensor reading process is performed, and in the next step S602, the process ends after the second sensor reading process is performed. Here, in the first sensor reading process, for example, the detection signal of the second output setting switch 194 is acquired via the sensor circuit 428 (see FIG. 6), and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408 as a player setting value. Perform processing such as storing. Further, in the second sensor reading process, processing for acquiring detection signals of other switches and storing the acquired detection signals in the RAM 408 is performed. <DMA interrupt processing>

  Next, DMA interrupt processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first secondary control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 6E is a flowchart showing the flow of DMA interrupt processing.

The first secondary control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a DMA interrupt that notifies the end of DMA transfer, and executes the DMA interrupt process triggered by the DMA interrupt. In step S701, after the various processes associated with the end of the DMA transfer are performed, the process ends.
<Player setting screen display processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21A, a player setting screen display process executed in the effect control main loop process (step S306) in the first auxiliary control unit main process will be described. FIG. 6A is a flowchart showing the flow of the player setting screen display process.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not the player setting screen display start condition is satisfied, and if so, the process proceeds to step S802, and if not, the process proceeds to step S803. In step S802, after the display of the player setting screen (for example, the menu screen shown in FIG. 32D) is started, the process proceeds to step S803. Here, with the player setting screen display start condition, for example, a specific operation means is operated in a state where a common drawing or a special drawing is not displayed (during a common drawing non-change or a special drawing non-change). In the case where the specific operation means is operated during the demonstration display, or when the specific operation means is operated other than during the big hit game, for example.

In step S803, it is determined whether or not the player setting screen display end condition is satisfied. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S804. If the condition is not satisfied, the process is ended. In step S804, the process ends after the display of the player setting screen is ended. Here, the player setting screen display end condition is, for example, when a specific operation means is operated. The processes of steps S801 to S802 and the processes of steps S803 to S804 may be separate modules, and in this case, both may be performed each time in the effect control main loop process, or both may be performed in different cycles. It is also good.
<Sound control main loop processing>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21B, the sound control main loop process (step S308) in the above-described first sub control unit main process will be described. In addition, the same figure (b) is the flowchart which showed the flow of the sound control loop process.

In step S1001, sound data update processing is performed. In this sound data update processing, control such as reproduction and stop of the sound included in the effect set in the effect control main loop processing, and processing such as fade in, fade out and pan are performed on the sound being reproduced. In the next step S1002, volume switch processing (details will be described later) is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this volume switch processing, volume change processing and the like by the first output setting switch 192 are performed.
<Sound driver processing>

  Next, the sound driver process (step S310) in the above-mentioned first sub control unit main process will be described using FIG. 21 (c). In addition, the same figure (b) is the flowchart which showed the flow of the sound driver process.

In step S1101, administrator setting value control processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in the manager setting value control process, the manager setting value updating process and the like are performed. In step S1102, the processing is ended after other sound driver processing (initialization processing of the sound control circuit 431, diagnosis processing, processing at the time of error, and the like) is performed.
<Volume switch processing>

  Next, volume switch processing (step S1002) in the above-described sound control main loop processing will be described using FIG. 22 (a). FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing the flow of volume switch processing.

In step S1301, volume value change processing is performed. Although the details will be described later, in this volume value change processing, the volume change processing and the like by the first output setting switch 190 are performed. In step S1302, after the other volume switch processing is performed, the processing ends.
<Volume value change process>

  Next, volume value change processing (step S1301) in the above-described volume switch processing will be described using FIG. FIG. 6B is a flowchart showing the flow of volume value change processing.

  In step S1501, the detection signal of the first output setting switch 190 is acquired, and the acquired detection signal is stored in the RAM 408 as a current administrator setting value. In step S1502, it is determined whether the current administrator setting value acquired in step S1501 matches the previous administrator setting value stored in the RAM 408. If the values do not match, the process advances to step S1503. The process proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1503, the above-mentioned player set value is acquired, and in step 1504, 1 is set to the variable CH_CNT. In step S1505, the processing of the next step S1506 to step S1509 is repeatedly executed until the variable CH_CNT changes from 1 to 32.

  In step S1506, it is determined whether or not there is a phrase being output in the channel (CH_CNT). If there is a phrase, processing proceeds to step S1507, and if not, processing proceeds to step S1509. In step S1507, the volume of the channel (CH_CNT) is calculated, and in the next step S1508, processing for setting the volume of the channel (CH_CNT) is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S1508. In step S1509, 1 is added to CH_CNT, and then the process proceeds to step S1505.

In step S1510, the current administrator setting value is set to the previous administrator setting value to update the administrator setting value last time, and then the process ends. In this example, the volumes of channel 1 to channel 32 are updated by repeatedly executing the processing of steps S1506 to S1509 until the variable CH_CNT changes from 1 to 32. For example, the variable CH_CNT changes from 1 to The volume of channel 1 to channel 31 excluding channel 32 (error sound) may be updated by repeatedly executing the processing of steps S1506 to S1509 until it reaches 31.
<Administrator setting value control process>

  Next, the manager set value control process (step S1101) in the sound driver process described above will be described using FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart showing a flow of administrator setting value control processing.

  In step S1601, the current port value stored in the RAM 408 is saved to the previous port value stored in the RAM 408. In step S1602, the states of the input terminals P1 to P4 (b0 to b3 of the first output setting switch 190) State of) is set to the port value this time.

In step S1603, the current port value and the previous port value are compared, and if the values are the same, processing proceeds to step S1604. If the values are different, processing proceeds to step S1608 and the variable F_CNT is initialized to 0 and processing is performed. finish. In step S1604, 1 is added to the variable F_CNT stored in the RAM 408. In step S1605, it is determined whether the variable F_CNT is 15 or more. If it is determined that the value is 15 or more, the value currently stored in the port value is stored in the administrator set value stored in the RAM 408 in step S1606, and the variable F_CNT is initialized to 0 in step S1607. End the process.
<Game control and effect control>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the flow of game control by the main control unit 300 and effect control by the first sub control unit 400 will be described. The figure is a time chart showing the relationship between the special view change display by the main control unit 300 and the decoration symbol change display by the first sub control unit 400.

  For example, when the main control unit 300 starts the special view variation display at the timing of FIG. 6A, the main control unit 300 transmits a variation start command to the first sub control unit 400. Although the first sub-control unit 400 having received this change start command starts the decoration symbol change display, it takes time for the command reception processing from the main control unit 300, the command analysis processing, etc. At a timing shown in (b) of the figure, which is later than the timing shown, a command for instructing the liquid crystal control unit to display the decorative symbol is transmitted. The liquid crystal control unit having received this command starts the display of the decorative symbol, but since it takes time for the command reception processing from the first sub-control unit 400 and the command analysis processing, the timing shown in FIG. The display of the decoration pattern is started at the timing shown in FIG.

  That is, although the start timings of the special figure variation display and the decorative symbol display are not strictly the same, strictly speaking, the deviation of the timing is inevitable due to the communication between the control units, the interrupt cycle of each control unit, etc. It is.

  Therefore, "simultaneous" in the present invention is a concept that allows such inevitable timing deviation as well as the exact same timing, and for example, "start the decorative symbol display simultaneously with the start of the special pattern variation display". In addition to starting special pattern variation display and decorative symbol display at completely the same timing, for example, special pattern variation display is started at the timing shown in FIG. It also includes the case of starting the display of decorative symbols in. In addition, “stop the decorative symbol display at the same time as stopping the special pattern fluctuation display” refers to, for example, the case of stopping the special pattern fluctuation display and the decorative symbol display completely at the same timing, as shown in FIG. The special pattern variation display is stopped at the timing, and the case where the decorative symbol display is stopped at the timing shown in FIG.

Furthermore, the timing shift may be long or short due to fluctuations in the interrupt cycle, etc. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 is mainly responsible for the time X and the time Y shown in FIG. The time from the reception of the command from the control unit 300 to the transmission of the command to the liquid crystal control unit may be longer or shorter than the time Y. Therefore, although the times shown in FIGS. (A) to (c) may differ from the times shown in (g) to (i) in either case, it is possible It is the timing to start. The same applies to the timing at which the decorative symbol display is stopped simultaneously with the stop of the special view variation display.
<Display timing of setting screen>

  Next, an example of the display timing of the setting screen will be described. Here, with the setting screen, the player uses the second output setting switch 194 to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 or to adjust the luminance of the light emitted from the various lamps 418. For example, the menu screen shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 (a) is a diagram showing a first example of the special chart variation display and the display timing of the demonstration screen. In this example, after the end of the special figure fluctuation display, when the time Ta (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without the special figure fluctuation display being performed, or after the previous demonstration (the demonstration screen display) is ended, When the time Ta elapses without the special figure variation display being performed, the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb is started.

  FIG. 25 (b) is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the special chart variation display and the display timing of the demonstration screen. In this example, the first demonstration screen display is started after the time Ta (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without the special figure fluctuation display being performed after the special figure fluctuation display is finished, and the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb is performed. 1 (1st demo screen display, for example, still image display) After the completion of the special view variation display, when the time Ta elapses, a demo 2 (second 2) Start demo screen display, for example, moving picture display).

  FIG. 25C is a diagram showing an example in which the setting screen is displayed before displaying the demonstration screen of the first embodiment shown in FIG. In this example, after the setting screen display is ended, the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb is started after the time Ta (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without performing the special view fluctuation display. In this example, the first multiple control unit 400 receives the operation of the setting button when the time until the next command can be received after the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control unit 300 has passed, and the setting is performed. Display the screen.

  FIG. 26A is a diagram showing an example in which the setting screen is displayed while the demonstration screen of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 25A is displayed, and the demonstration screen display is interrupted. In this example, during the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb, the demonstration is temporarily interrupted to display the setting screen, and then the demonstration of the reproduction time Tb is resumed. In this example, the demo playback time is adjusted so that the total duration (Tb1 + Tb2) of the demo playback time Tb1 before the setting screen display and the demo playback time Tb2 after the setting screen display becomes Tb. There is.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram showing an example of displaying the setting screen without interrupting the demonstration screen display while the demonstration screen of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 25A is displayed. In this example, during the demo of the playback time Tb, the setting screen is displayed without interrupting the demo, and then the demo of the playback time Tb is resumed. In this example, the setting screen display is superimposed on the demonstration screen display at the start of the setting screen display to make the demonstration screen display invisible and to clear the setting screen display at the end of the setting screen display. And make the demonstration screen display visible. With such a configuration, processing for interrupting and resuming the demonstration screen display is unnecessary, which may reduce the control load.

FIG. 26C is a diagram showing an example of displaying the setting screen without interrupting the demonstration screen display immediately before the end of the demonstration screen display of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 25A. In this example, immediately before the end of the demo of the reproduction time Tb, the setting screen is displayed without interrupting the demo. In this example, the setting screen display is superimposed on the demonstration screen display at the start of the setting screen display to make the demonstration screen display invisible and to clear the setting screen display at the end of the setting screen display. Then, although the demonstration screen display can be viewed, the demonstration screen display is not performed at the end of the display of the setting screen because the demonstration is completed.
<Example of volume adjustment>

  Next, an example of volume adjustment will be described. FIG. 27 (a) is a time chart showing an example in which volume adjustment is not performed before the special view variable display is started. In this example, since the volume is set to 96 dB over the entire period of 0 to 100, BGM 01 (stereo 01), fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02), serif 01 (monaural 01) for 0 to 100 ms Output at a sound pressure of 96 dB over the period. In this example, although the unit of the numerical value (0 to 100 in this example) shown in the figure is ms, the unit of the numerical value may be a frame.

  FIG. 27 (b) is a time chart showing an example in which the volume adjustment is performed before the special view variation display is started. In this example, the volume is changed from 96 dB to 100 dB at a timing of 30 ms. For this reason, BGM 01 (stereo 01) is output at a sound pressure of 96 dB at timings before 30 ms, and BGM 01 (stereo 01) is output at a sound pressure of 100 dB at timings after 30 ms. The fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02) is output at a sound pressure of 100 dB.

  In this example, the sound data corresponding to BGM 01 (stereo 01) is not rewritten at the volume change timing of 30 ms. However, as shown in FIG. 27C, BGM 01 at the same timing as the volume change. After (stereo 01) is temporarily stopped, new sound data may be set again, or new sound data may be overwritten at the same timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28A, after the BGM 01 (stereo 01) is temporarily stopped by deleting the sound data corresponding to the BGM 01 (stereo 01) at the timing of volume change, a predetermined time has elapsed. The sound data corresponding to BGM 01 (stereo 01) may be set again later (in this example, after 10 ms). In this example, at the timing of 30 ms, the display of the setting screen is started by the operation of the operation means, but it is configured not to output sound during the period of 30 ms to 40 ms. Moreover, it is comprised so that BGM02 (stereo 02) in the setting screen which is outputting in FIG.28 (b) may not be output. Note that, while the setting screen is displayed, the volume of the BGM 01 (stereo 01) may be lowered or may be muted (the volume may be set to 0 or muted).

  FIG. 28B is a time chart showing an example in which the volume adjustment is performed while the setting screen is displayed. In this example, the display of the setting screen is started at the timing of 30 ms, and while BGM 01 (stereo 1) is stopped, BGM 2 (stereo 02) and screen display sound 01 (screen 02) according to the display of the setting screen. Output of monaural 01) has started. Further, at the timing of 300 ms, the volume is changed from 96 dB to 98 dB, and the output of the volume determining sound (monaural 02) is started. Furthermore, after stopping BGM 02 (stereo 02) by deleting the sound data corresponding to BGM 02 (stereo 02) at the timing of 330 ms, BGM 01 (stereo) is set by setting sound data corresponding to BGM 01 (stereo 01). The output of 01) is resumed.

  FIG. 28C is a time chart showing an example in which the setting screen display is forcibly ended. In this example, after the display of the setting screen is started at the timing of 30 ms, the display of the setting screen is forcibly terminated at the timing of 300 ms on condition that the specific operation means is operated, corresponding to BGM 02 (stereo 02) After the BGM 02 (stereo 02) is stopped by deleting the sound data to be output, the output of the BGM 01 (stereo 01) is resumed by setting the sound data corresponding to the BGM 01 (stereo 01). When the setting screen display is forcibly terminated as shown in FIG. 29A, the sound data corresponding to BGM 01 (stereo 01) is set again after the predetermined time has elapsed (after 10 ms in this example). You may do it again. Further, when the luminance is changed on the setting screen, the same sound as the volume determination sound to be output when the volume is changed may be output.

  FIG. 29B is a time chart showing an example in which another event has occurred before the setting screen ends. In this example, since another event (for example, entering the starting opening) occurs at a timing of 300 ms, the output of BGM 01 (stereo 01) is resumed and the output of fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02) is started. However, after the stop of the BGM 02 (stereo 02) corresponding to the setting screen is delayed, the BGM 01 (stereo 01) and the fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02) are overlapped and output.

  FIG. 30A is a time chart showing an example in which the setting screen is displayed during the demonstration and the volume adjustment is performed. In this example, the setting screen is displayed at a timing of 30 ms during the demonstration of outputting BGM 03 (stereo 01), and the volume is changed from 96 dB to 100 dB at a timing of 300 ms on this setting screen. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), sound data corresponding to BGM 03 (stereo 01) may be set again at the timing of volume change.

  FIG. 30C is a time chart showing an example in which another event occurs before the setting screen in the demonstration ends. In this example, since another event (for example, entering the starting opening) occurs at a timing of 300 ms, the output of BGM 03 (stereo 01) is resumed and the output of variation start sound 01 (monaural 02) is started. However, after the stop of the BGM 02 (stereo 02) corresponding to the setting screen is delayed, the BGM 01 (stereo 01) and the fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02) are overlapped and output.

  FIG. 31 (a) is a time chart showing an example in which the volume is changed on the setting screen in the demonstration. In this example, the display of the setting screen is started at a timing of 30 ms, and the volume is changed from 96 dB to 98 dB by operating the second output setting switch 194 at a timing of 80 ms. In addition, the output of the volume change sound 01 (monaural 02) is started at the timing of the change of the volume.

  In FIG. 31 (b), the volume is changed from 98 dB to 100 dB by operating the first output setting switch 190 at a timing of 300 ms in addition to FIG. 31 (a), but no output is performed. .

FIG. 31 (c) is a time chart when an error occurs. In this example, since the abnormality is detected, the output of the error sound (monaural 12) is continued for a long time regardless of the demonstration, the display of the setting screen, and the like.
<Example of volume adjustment screen and brightness adjustment screen>

  Next, an example of the volume adjustment screen and the brightness adjustment screen will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition until the volume adjustment screen and the brightness adjustment screen are displayed in time series.

  In this example, after the stop display of the special view and the stop display of the decorative symbol shown in (b) in the same figure, when the predetermined period has passed and the operation of the second output setting switch 194 is received, It is possible to display the menu shown in FIG.

  First, on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed after the first sub-control unit 400 performs stop display of the decorative symbol, a menu that suggests that menu display can be performed as shown in FIG. Display indication notification is performed. In this example, as the menu display suggestion notification, the display of an image imitating the appearance of the second output setting switch 194 is performed using the decorative symbol display device 208, and "Display menu screen with" on the right of this image. Display the word.

  Subsequently, the first sub control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode on the condition that the operation of the second output setting switch 194 is received, and displays a menu screen as shown in FIG. . In this example, as the menu display, a selection menu of volume adjustment and brightness adjustment is displayed, and one of the selection menus is highlighted according to the operation of the left button 194 b and the right button 194 c of the second output setting switch 194. It will be in the state of temporary selection by doing.

  Subsequently, when the operation of the determination button 194a of the second output setting switch 194 is received, the first sub control unit 400 causes the screen corresponding to the temporarily selected selection menu to be displayed. Specifically, when the operation of the determination button 194a is received in a state where volume adjustment is temporarily selected on the menu screen, the volume adjustment screen as shown in FIG. When the operation of the determination button 194a is accepted in a state where T is temporarily selected, a luminance adjustment screen as shown in FIG.

  The setting screen (menu screen, volume adjustment screen, brightness adjustment screen) may not be displayed during the special figure fluctuation, but may be displayed during the common drawing fluctuation. Moreover, when displaying a setting screen, you may display "the predetermined | prescribed effect" based on a common drawing fluctuation. Here, the "predetermined effect" may be one that is executed when winning a popular figure (for example, the second normal symbol) in which the electric chew is released long, or may be one that is also performed in the case of a gusset (false) Alternatively, a predetermined display or a predetermined sound may be output before or during the opening of the electric chow. In addition, the "predetermined effect" is classified into effect 1 for winning the second ordinary symbol, effect 2A for notifying the win, effect 2B for notifying the disconnection, effect 3 for releasing the electric chew, etc. You may Further, while the setting screen is displayed, all of the effects 1 to 3 may be executed, or only the effect 3 may be executed.

Further, in the predetermined effect, only the sound may be output without displaying, and when this sound is output, the volume adjustment may be enabled or disabled. Further, the setting screen may be erased when the drawing is won, or the volume of the sound of the predetermined effect may be lowered while the setting screen is displayed. In addition, when the volume adjustment is performed during a predetermined effect, the confirmation sound may not be emitted, may be emitted at the default volume, or may be emitted with a small sound.
<Volume adjustment example 1>

  Next, a sound volume adjustment example 1 will be described using FIG. In addition, the same figure is the figure which showed the sound volume adjustment example 1 in time series.

  Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B” before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 6A, the administrator set value is set to B and the player set value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is "B", the setting value of the volume (volume) is set to 96 dB of the default value corresponding to the setting "B".

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 receives the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in FIG. 6A, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode, and the menu screen shown in FIG. Since it is displayed and the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is received while this menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the pressing operation of the right button 194c of the second output setting switch 194 twice during display of the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. Is changed from "11" to "13", and the setting value of the volume (volume) is changed from 96 dB corresponding to "11" to 98 dB corresponding to "13". Further, in response to the increase of the setting value of the volume (volume) by two steps, as shown in (d) of the figure, a display of increasing the scale of the volume adjustment from 11 to 13 by two steps is performed.

Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 ends the setting value adjustment mode because the pressing operation of the determination button 194 a of the second output setting switch 194 is received once at the timing shown in FIG. In this example, as a display to notify the end of the setting value adjustment mode, at the same time as erasing the scale of the volume adjustment, the character display of "changed the volume" is performed, but to return to the normal game screen The change of volume may be notified by voice.
<Volume adjustment example 2>

  Next, a sound volume adjustment example 2 will be described using FIG. The figure is a diagram showing the sound volume adjustment example 2 in time series.

  Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B” before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 6A, the administrator set value is set to B and the player set value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is "B", the setting value of the volume (volume) is set to 96 dB of the default value corresponding to the setting "B".

  Since the first sub control unit 400 receives the operation of the first output setting switch 190 (for example, the operation by a store clerk at a game store) at the timing before the transition of the setting value adjustment mode shown in FIG. Change the administrator setting from "B" to "F", and change the volume setting from 96 dB, which corresponds to the default value of "B", to 100 dB, which corresponds to the default value of "F" ing. Also, since the administrator setting value has been changed from "B" to "F", the player setting value is changed from "11" corresponding to "B" of the administrator setting value to "F" of the administrator setting value. It is changed to "15" corresponding to.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 receives the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in (b) of the figure, it shifts to the setting value adjustment mode, and the menu screen shown in (c) of FIG. Since the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is received while the menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. At this time, since the player setting value is “15”, the first sub control unit 400 performs display to set the scale of the volume adjustment to 15.

That is, in this example, the player does not adjust the sound volume in the setting value adjustment mode, but the sound volume adjustment is performed by the first output setting switch 190 at the timing shown in FIG. The player setting value is forcibly changed to the manager setting value regardless of the intention. Therefore, not only the administrator (such as a store clerk at a game arcade) who has adjusted the sound volume by the first output setting switch 190 can also know that the sound volume adjustment has been performed.
<Volume adjustment example 3>

  Next, sound volume adjustment example 3 will be described using FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the sound volume adjustment example 3 in time series. Since FIG. 35 (a)-(c) is the same as that of FIG. 33 (a)-(c) of the above-mentioned sound volume adjustment example 1, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Since the first sub control unit 400 receives the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during the display of the volume adjustment screen shown in (c) to (d) in the figure, at the timing shown in (e) in the figure, Change the administrator setting from "B" to "F", and change the volume setting from 96 dB, which corresponds to the default value of "B", to 100 dB, which corresponds to the default value of "F" ing.

  As described above, in this example, the sound volume adjustment is performed at the timing shown in FIG. 7D, but the administrator setting value is changed at the timing shown in FIG. With such a configuration, the timing at which the volume changes can be delayed more than the volume adjustment, so that it may be possible to easily notice the volume change.

  Further, at the timing shown in FIG. 6E, since the administrator setting value is changed from "B" to "F", the player setting value is "11" corresponding to "B" of the administrator setting value. From “15” corresponding to “F” of the administrator setting value.

  On the other hand, in this example, the set value of the volume (volume) is raised by four steps, but since it is not the volume adjustment by the second output setting switch 194, at the timing shown in (d) and (e) of FIG. There is no indication to raise the volume adjustment scale from 11 to 15 by 4 levels.

  FIGS. 36 (f) to 36 (h) are diagrams showing, in time series, how the volume adjustment screen is displayed again after the volume adjustment shown in FIG. Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “F” before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 36 (f), the administrator set value is set to F and the player set value is set to 15. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “F”, the setting value of the volume (volume) is set to 100 dB of the default value corresponding to the setting “F”.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 receives the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in (f) of the figure, it shifts to the setting value adjustment mode, and the menu screen shown in (g) of FIG. Since the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is received while the menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. At this time, since the player setting value is “15”, the first sub control unit 400 performs display to set the scale of the volume adjustment to 15.

That is, in this example, the player does not adjust the volume in the setting value adjustment mode, but the volume adjustment by the first output setting switch 190 is performed at the timing in the setting value adjustment mode shown in FIG. As a result, the player setting value is forcibly changed to the manager setting value regardless of the player's intention. Therefore, not only the administrator (such as a store clerk at a game arcade) who has adjusted the sound volume by the first output setting switch 190 can also know that the sound volume adjustment has been performed.
<Volume adjustment example 4>

  Next, a sound volume adjustment example 4 will be described using FIGS. 37 and 38. FIG. The figure is a diagram showing the sound volume adjustment example 4 in time series.

  Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B” before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 6A, the administrator set value is set to B and the player set value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is "B", the setting value of the volume (volume) is set to 96 dB of the default value corresponding to the setting "B".

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 receives the menu screen selection operation at the timing shown in FIG. 6A, the first sub-control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode and displays the menu screen shown in FIG. Since the selection operation of the volume adjustment screen is received while the menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the pressing operation of the left button 194b of the second output setting switch 194 twice during the display of the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. Is changed from "11" to "9", and the setting value of the volume (volume) is changed from 96 dB corresponding to "11" to 94 dB corresponding to "9". Further, in response to the decrease of the setting value of the volume (volume) by two steps, as shown in FIG. 7D, the display of decreasing the scale of the volume adjustment from 11 to 9 is performed.

  Subsequently, since the first auxiliary control unit 400 receives the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during display of the volume adjustment screens shown in FIGS. (D) to (e), it is shown in FIG. At the timing, the administrator setting value is changed from "B" to "F", and the setting value of the volume (volume) is changed from 94 dB to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of "F". Also, since the administrator setting value has been changed from "B" to "F", the player setting value is changed from "11" corresponding to "B" of the administrator setting value to "F" of the administrator setting value. It is changed to "15" corresponding to.

  On the other hand, in this example, the setting value of the volume (volume) is lowered by two steps and then raised by six steps, but the increase of six steps is not the volume adjustment by the second output setting switch 194. e) At the timing shown in FIG. 38 (f), the display for raising the scale of the amount adjustment from 9 to 15 by 6 steps is not performed.

  FIGS. 38 (g) to 38 (i) are diagrams showing, in time series, a state in which the volume adjustment screen is displayed again after the volume adjustment shown in FIG. Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “F” before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 7G, the administrator set value is set to F and the player set value is set to 15. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “F”, the setting value of the volume is set to 100 dB of the default value.

  Subsequently, since the first sub-control unit 400 receives the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in (g) in the figure, it shifts to the setting value adjustment mode and the menu screen shown in (h) in the figure. Since the display operation for selecting the volume adjustment screen is received while the menu screen is displayed, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. At this time, since the player setting value is “15”, the first sub control unit 400 performs display to set the scale of the volume adjustment to 15.

That is, in this example, in the setting value adjustment mode, the player performs adjustment to lower the volume and does not adjust to increase the volume, but increases the volume by the first output setting switch 190 at the timing shown in FIG. Due to the adjustment, the player setting value is forcibly changed to the manager setting value regardless of the player's intention. Therefore, not only the administrator (such as a store clerk at a game arcade) who has adjusted the sound volume by the first output setting switch 190 can also know that the sound volume adjustment has been performed.
<Volume adjustment example 5>

  Next, a sound volume adjustment example 5 will be described using FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing the sound volume adjustment example 5 in time series.

  Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B” before the volume adjustment shown in FIG. 6A, the administrator set value is set to B and the player set value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is "B", the setting value of the volume (volume) is set to 96 dB of the default value corresponding to the setting "B".

  Since the first sub-control unit 400 receives the selection operation of the menu screen at the timing shown in FIG. 6A, the first auxiliary control unit 400 shifts to the setting value adjustment mode, and the menu screens shown in FIGS. Since the selection operation of the brightness adjustment screen is received while the menu screen is displayed, the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, since the first secondary control unit 400 receives the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during display of the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIG. 6D, management is performed at the timing shown in FIG. Change the set value from “B” to “F” and change the set value of the volume (volume) from 96 dB corresponding to the default value of “B” to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of “F” There is. Also, since the administrator setting value has been changed from "B" to "F", the player setting value is changed from "11" corresponding to "B" of the administrator setting value to "F" of the administrator setting value. It is changed to "15" corresponding to.

  Further, in this example, since the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is received during display of the brightness adjustment screen shown in FIG. 6D, the setting value adjustment mode is ended, and the scale of the volume adjustment is 11 to 15. There is no indication to raise 4 levels.

That is, in this example, the player does not adjust the volume in the setting value adjustment mode, but the volume adjustment by the first output setting switch 190 is performed at the timing of the brightness adjustment screen display shown in FIG. Therefore, the set value adjustment mode is forcibly ended. Therefore, not only the administrator (such as a store clerk at a game arcade) who has adjusted the sound volume by the first output setting switch 190 can also know that the sound volume adjustment has been performed.
<Volume adjustment example 6>

  Next, a sound volume adjustment example 6 will be described using FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing the sound volume adjustment example 6 in time series.

  The same figure (a)-(b) is a state immediately after power-on of the pachinko machine 100, and since the setting of the 1st output setting switch 190 is "B", a manager setting value is set to B and a player The set value is set to 11, which is the initial value. Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is "B", the setting value of the volume (volume) corresponding to the setting "B" is set to 96 dB of the default value.

  The first auxiliary control unit 400 displays a game arcade instruction screen after the initial setting after power-on is completed at the timing shown in FIG. In this example, an image imitating the appearance of the first output setting switch 190, the setting value and the setting content are displayed as the instruction screen for the game arcade.

  Subsequently, since the first subsidiary control unit 400 receives the operation of the first output setting switch 190 while displaying the instruction screen for the game arcade shown in FIG. Change the administrator setting from "B" to "F", and change the setting of the volume (volume) from 96 dB corresponding to the default value of "B" to 100 dB corresponding to the default value of "F" doing. Also, since the administrator setting value has been changed from "B" to "F", the player setting value is changed from "11" corresponding to "B" of the administrator setting value to "F" of the administrator setting value. It is changed to "15" corresponding to.

Further, in this example, since the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted during the display of the instruction screen for the game arcade shown in FIG. I did not do it.
<Volume adjustment example 7>

  Next, a sound volume adjustment example 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing the sound volume adjustment example 7 in time series.

  Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B” before the power saving mode shown in FIG. 6A, the administrator set value is set to B and the player set value is set to 11. . Further, since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is "B", the setting value of the volume (volume) is set to 96 dB of the default value corresponding to the setting "B".

  The first sub control unit 400 reports that power saving mode is in progress after transitioning to power saving mode (for example, power saving mode A or power saving mode B described above) at the timing shown in FIG. The mode notification screen is displayed. In this example, as the power saving mode notification screen, the background color is changed to black, and the character display of “power saving mode” is performed.

  It should be noted that the player setting value may be lowered when transitioning to the power saving mode, and the player setting value may be returned to the value immediately before the power saving mode when returning to the demonstration screen from the power saving mode. In addition, when returning from the power saving mode to the demo screen or the like, the player setting value may be returned to the default value. Further, the volume and brightness in the power saving mode, and the volume and brightness after returning from the power saving mode may be set in advance by the first output setting switch 190.

  Subsequently, since the first secondary control unit 400 receives the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during display of the power saving mode notification screen shown in FIG. 6C, at the timing shown in FIG. Change the administrator setting from "B" to "F", and change the volume setting from 96 dB, which corresponds to the default value of "B", to 100 dB, which corresponds to the default value of "F" ing. Also, since the administrator setting value has been changed from "B" to "F", the player setting value is changed from "11" corresponding to "B" of the administrator setting value to "F" of the administrator setting value. It is changed to "15" corresponding to.

Further, in this example, since the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is received during display of the power saving mode notification screen shown in FIG. 6C, the display for raising the scale of the volume adjustment from 11 to 15 is displayed. I have not done it.
<Volume adjustment example 8>

  Next, a sound volume adjustment example 8 will be described using FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing the sound volume adjustment example 8 in time series.

  Since the setting of the first output setting switch 190 is “B” at the timing shown in FIG. 6A, the administrator setting value is set to B and the setting by the second output setting switch 194 is “2”. Therefore, the player set value is set to 2. Further, since the administrator set value is "B" and the player set value is "2", the set value of the volume (volume) is set to 87 dB.

  Since the first sub control unit 400 receives the operation of the first output setting switch 190 during the stop display of the special view fluctuation shown in FIG. 6B, the administrator setting is performed at the timing shown in FIG. While changing the value from “B” to “9”, the setting value of the volume (volume) is changed from 87 dB to 91 dB corresponding to the default value of “9”. Also, since the administrator setting value is changed from "B" to "9", the player setting value is changed from "2" to "9" corresponding to "9" of the administrator setting value .

  In this example, since the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is received during the stop display of the special view fluctuation shown in FIG. 7B, the display of the volume adjustment scale is not performed. Further, in this example, in the setting value adjustment mode, the player performs adjustment to lower the volume and does not adjust to increase the volume, but the volume is defaulted by the first output setting switch 190 at the timing shown in FIG. Due to the adjustment for changing the value, the player set value is forcibly changed to the manager set value regardless of the player's intention.

Therefore, not only the administrator (such as a store clerk at a game arcade) who has adjusted the sound volume by the first output setting switch 190 can also know that the sound volume adjustment has been performed.
<Example of volume adjustment during demo display>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, an example of volume adjustment during demonstration display will be described. Note that FIG. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a demonstration display in chronological order, and FIG. (B) is a diagram showing an example of performing a demonstration display from the beginning after volume adjustment, and FIG. c) is a diagram showing an example in which the demonstration display is performed halfway after the volume adjustment.

  In this example, the demonstration display is configured by a plurality of demonstration images 1 to n (n is a positive integer). The demonstration images 1 to n may be still images or moving images. In the example shown in (b) of the figure, when performing the volume adjustment by displaying the volume adjustment screen during the demonstration, the demonstration display in progress is completely stopped, and after the volume adjustment, demo image 1 (demo It is configured to resume the demonstration display from the first image of the display).

On the other hand, in the example shown in (c) of the figure, when performing the volume adjustment by displaying the volume adjustment screen during the demonstration, continue the display behind the volume adjustment image without stopping the demonstration display in progress, After the volume adjustment, the demonstration display is performed from the demonstration image n-1 (an image in the middle of the demonstration display).
<Other screen display>

  Next, other screen displays will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44A is an example of an effect mode selection screen for selecting a specific effect mode from a plurality of effect modes. In such an effect mode selection screen, when the operation of the determination button is accepted, the screen may not be erased. The same applies to the song selection screen, synopsis screen, character selection screen, reach selection screen, item selection screen and the like.

  Further, FIG. 6B is an example of a member-only menu related screen for inputting a password for authenticating login. In such a membership menu related screen, when the operation of the determination button is accepted, the screen may be deleted. The same applies to the game history reference screen, the game machine description selection screen, the character selection screen and the like.

  Further, (c) in the figure is an example in which an error display is superimposed and displayed on at least a part of the image constituting the volume adjustment screen. If an error display is performed as in this example, if display is performed so as to overlap at least a part of another image, the player can be made to pay attention to the error display as compared with the case where the error display is simply performed. It may be possible to make it easy to notice an error display. Further, when an error such as magnetic detection or radio wave detection is detected, the setting screen may be hidden.

  In addition, in the case of a game console which can activate the special effects during the demonstration or can be moved by the player operation, the setting screen may be displayed even when the special effects are in motion. In addition, even when the character is in operation and the character partially covers the display screen (the character is in front of the display unit), the setting screen may be displayed.

  As described above, the gaming table (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of operation means and rendering means (for example, the speaker 120, various lamps 418, the effect movable body 224, and the shielding device 246). And a first control unit (for example, the first sub control unit 400), wherein at least one of the plurality of operation units is the first operation unit (for example, the second operation unit). An output setting switch 194), at least one of the plurality of operation means is a second operation means (for example, a first output setting switch 190), and the first operation means is a first operation means The second operating means is provided at least at a second position, and the first position is at least a position at which a player can operate. Second position The first control means is at least far from the player than the first position, and the first control means is capable of at least executing the first process when the execution condition is satisfied. The first processing includes at least setting (for example, adjustment of volume of sound output from the speaker 120, adjustment of luminance of light emitted by the various lamps 418, adjustment of movement amount of the effect movable body 224) of the effect mode of the effect means. The execution condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the first operation means is operated in the first state, and the execution condition is the condition in the first state. The second condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the second operation means is operated, and the execution condition is a condition that does not hold when the first operation means is operated in the second state. Line condition, gaming table, wherein if said in the second state the second operation means is operated, a condition that may be true, that.

  According to the gaming table according to the present embodiment, the condition (only in the first state) in which settings relating to the effect mode of the effect means can be performed by the operation of the first operation means and the effect according to the operation of the second operation means Unlike the conditions (both the first state and the second state) in which settings relating to the effect mode of the means can be performed, the setting conditions of the first operation means are stricter than those of the second operation means. For this reason, a player who can operate the first operation means may be able to concentrate on the game without being distracted by the operation of the first operation means. In addition, the first and second operation means can be used separately, and there are cases where convenience can be enhanced. In addition, even when one of the operation means becomes unusable due to a failure or the like, setting can be performed by the other operation means, and a game stand having a feature in processing by a plurality of operation means can be provided. .

  In addition, display means capable of at least executing symbol variation display (for example, a common view display device 210, a first special view display device 212, a second special view display device 214, and a decorative symbol display device) are provided, The state of may include at least not performing the symbol variation display, and the second state may include at least performing the symbol variation display.

  With such a configuration, the player is not distracted by the operation of the first operation means during the execution of the symbol variation display, and the player can concentrate on the game, thereby ensuring the benefit to be provided. There are times when you can earn.

  A game board (for example, the game board 200) provided with at least a game area (for example, the game area 124), and the first operation means is provided at least in front of the game area The second operation means may be provided at least behind the game area. The second position may be a position at which the player is at least more difficult to operate than the first position. Further, the second position may be a position where the player can not operate (for example, inside a lockable door).

  With such a configuration, the second operation means can not easily be operated. For example, only a limited person such as a store clerk at a game store is permitted to operate the second operation means. Can.

  Further, the first control means can execute at least the second process (e.g., a process of detecting acceptance of an operation of the operation means such as a chance button, a process of transmitting a command to the second sub control unit 500). It may be one. Also, a second control means (for example, a main control unit 300) is provided, and the first control means is capable of at least executing control in accordance with a command from the second control means. It is also good.

  With this configuration, the present invention can be easily applied even when a plurality of control units are provided, and versatility can be provided.

  In addition, a success / failure determination unit (for example, a common drawing related lottery processing, a special drawing 2 related lottery processing, a special drawing 1 related lottery processing) capable of at least executing a yes or no judgment (a common drawing determination, a special drawing determination). The second control means may at least include the acceptance determination means. Further, the first control means may be capable of at least executing control of the effect means according to the command.

  In addition, a plurality of control boards are provided, and at least one of the plurality of control boards is a first control board (for example, the first sub board 160), and at least one of the plurality of control boards Is a second control board (for example, the main board 156), the first control means is configured to include at least the first control board, and the second control means is It may be configured to include at least the second control substrate.

  (1) The gaming machine according to the present invention comprises first operation means (eg, first output setting switch 190) capable of at least operation and second operation means (eg, second output setting) capable of at least operation A game console comprising a switch 194) and output means capable of outputting at least a sound (for example, a sound control circuit 431, a speaker 120), wherein the first operation means is a volume of the sound (volume, Operation of adjusting the sound pressure), the second operation means is at least an operation of adjusting the volume of the sound, and the first operation means is the second operation means. It is a game console characterized by being different from the operation means of.

  According to such a game stand, since the volume of sound can be adjusted by the different first and second operation means, it is possible to divide the usage application of the first and second operation means, which is convenient. There are cases where it can be enhanced. In addition, even when one of the operation means becomes unusable due to a failure or the like, the volume adjustment can be performed by the other operation means, and a game stand having a feature in the operation means can be provided.

  (2) Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to (1) above, wherein the first operation means can not be operated by the player, and the second operation means is The game console may be at least operable by the player.

  (3) In addition, the game stand according to the present invention is the game stand according to the above (1) or (2), wherein the first operation means adjusts the volume of the sound to a first volume. At least the operation is possible, and the second operation means is at least the operation capable of adjusting the volume of the sound to a second volume, and the output means includes the first volume and the first volume. The game console is characterized by outputting the sound at the first volume when the second volume is different.

  (4) In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), which comprises a light emitting means capable of emitting at least light; One operation means is at least capable of adjusting the brightness of the light, and the second operation means is at least capable of adjusting the brightness of the light. It is a game console that

  (5) Further, a gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), which is at least capable of detecting the operation of the first operation means. And second detection means capable of at least detecting the operation of the second operation means, the first detection means performing at least the operation of the first operation means in the main processing. In the game console, the second detection means is for detecting at least an operation of the second operation means in an interrupt process.

  (6) Further, a gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), comprising display means capable of visually recognizing the adjustment value of the volume, The first operation means comprises at least the display means, and the second operation means does not comprise the display means.

  (7) Further, a gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), comprising: a volume adjustment mode capable of adjusting the volume, the volume The adjustment mode is such that the volume adjusted by the first operation means can not be confirmed during the volume adjustment mode during the volume adjustment mode, and the volume adjustment mode is performed during the volume adjustment mode. It is possible to confirm the said volume adjusted by the said 2nd operation means during this volume adjustment mode, It is a game stand characterized by the above-mentioned.

  (8) Further, a gaming machine according to the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), comprising a power saving mode in which adjustment of the volume is impossible. It is a game stand characterized by.

  (9) Further, a game console according to the present invention is the game console according to any one of the above (4) to (8), wherein the volume of the sound can be adjusted to the first stage. The brightness of the light is adjustable in a second stage, and the first stage is different from the second stage.

  Note that the configuration of the gaming table according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine 100 described above, and for example, a plurality of liquid crystal display devices may be provided. In this case, the adjustment by the first operation means The adjustment may be performed using the first liquid crystal display device, and the adjustment by the second operation unit may be performed using the second liquid crystal display device.

Also, the player setting value may be adjustable only during the installation value adjustment mode, or may be adjustable in other states.
<< Embodiment 2 >>

Next, a game console according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a rotating game machine such as a slot machine) will be described in detail. The description of the same configuration as the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be omitted, and the same reference numerals will be given in the drawings, and in the following, only the configuration different from the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described. Do.
Example 2-1 Change of Volume

  FIG. 45 is a time chart illustrating how a volume is changed in Example 2-1 of the second embodiment.

  In this example, a setting screen (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a “menu screen”) is displayed on the condition that the setting screen display operation is performed during the special view stop display (before the start of the demo), and the setting screen is displayed. An example of volume adjustment is shown when the volume change operation is performed twice while the volume adjustment screen is being displayed, and special figure fluctuation is started. In the figures, the top number in the figure indicates the elapsed time based on the timing indicated by 0 in ms (milliseconds) units, and the numbers described corresponding to the item of “volume” are output from the game console The volume of the voice to be displayed is shown in dB (the same applies to the subsequent drawings).

  Here, the "setting screen display operation" refers to an operation for displaying on the display means a setting screen for performing volume adjustment and luminance adjustment. In this example, the pressing operation of the second output setting switch 194 for displaying the menu screen shown in FIG. 32D on the decorative symbol display device 208 corresponds to “setting screen display operation”, but other operations The setting screen may be displayed on condition of the operation of the means (for example, the pressing operation of the chance button 136).

  Also, "volume change operation" refers to an operation for changing (adjusting) the volume (volume). In this example, for example, the pressing operation of the right button 194 c or the left button 194 b of the second output setting switch 194 while the volume adjustment screen is displayed, or the operation by the first output setting switch 190 corresponds, but other operation means The volume may be changed on condition of the operation of (for example, the pressing operation of the chance button 136). Further, in this example, the change (adjustment) of the volume is described, but the present invention is also applicable to an operation (light amount change operation) for changing (adjusting) the light amount of a lamp or the like. Further, the operation may be an operation in which the light amount is simultaneously changed by the volume change operation, or may be an operation in which the volume is simultaneously changed by the light amount change operation.

  The present example will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 45, during the period when the sound of BGM 01 (stereo 01) is being output at a volume of 96 dB during the special view stop display (before the start of the demonstration), The setting screen display operation is performed by the player or the store clerk of the game arcade at the timing of 30 ms shown in 2.). Under the condition that the first sub-control unit 400 receives the setting screen display operation, the first sub-control unit 400 transitions to the setting value adjustment mode, displays a menu screen (not shown) and BGM 01 (stereo Mute the sound of 01).

  In this example, although the sound of BGM 01 (stereo 01) is muted on condition that the display of the menu screen is started, the confirmation sound for notifying the start of the display of the menu screen (image displayed on the condition of the display start of the menu screen) Sound) may be output. Further, the condition for muting the sound of BGM 01 (stereo 01) is not limited to this example, and for example, the sound of BGM 01 (stereo 01) is muted on condition of the display start of the volume adjustment screen displayed after the menu screen. The sound of the BGM 01 (stereo 01) may be muted on the condition that the setting screen display operation or the volume change operation is received.

  Subsequently, the condition that the first sub control unit 400 has received the first volume change operation (in this example, the operation to increase the volume by one step (2 dB)) at the timing of 100 ms shown in FIG. As the setting to increase the volume of the sound output from the game console from 96 dB to 98 dB, and change the volume change sound (monaural 02) to indicate that the volume change operation has been received for a period of 30 ms from 100 ms to 130 ms. Output at a volume of 98 dB later.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the second volume change operation (in the present example, an operation to increase the volume by one step (2 dB)) at the timing of 310 ms shown in FIG. As a condition, the volume of the sound output from the game console is set to increase from 98 dB to 100 dB, and the volume change sound (monaural 02) notifying that the volume change operation has been received during the period of 30 ms from 310 ms to 340 ms. Output at the volume of 100 dB after change.

  Subsequently, on the condition that the operation for shifting from the set value adjustment mode to the normal mode is accepted, the first sub control unit 400 ends the volume adjustment and shifts from the set value adjustment mode to the normal mode. Further, at the timing of 350 ms shown in FIG. 6D, the sound of BGM 01 (stereo 01) muffled at the timing shown in FIG. 7A under the condition that the special figure fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 300. While outputting a fluctuation start sound 01 (monaural 02) at a volume of 100 dB for a period of 30 ms from 350 ms to 380 ms.

In the present example, the volume change sound and the variation start sound 01 are assigned to the same channel (in the present example, monaural 02), but each may be assigned to different channels. Also, the reproduction time of the volume change sound and the fluctuation start sound 01 is not limited to this example, and the reproduction time of each may be different. In this example, the volume adjustment is increased by 2 dB. However, the volume adjustable in one step is not limited to 2 dB. For example, the volume is increased by 4 dB in one step. It is also good.
Example 2-2 Volume Change

  46 (a) to 46 (g) are time charts showing the state of volume change in Example 2-2 of the second embodiment. The present example shows variations of timing from setting stop of the variation of the special view to setting permission state where volume adjustment and brightness adjustment are possible.

  Here, the "setting permitted state" refers to a state in which volume adjustment and luminance adjustment can be performed on the game console, and the "setting prohibited state" refers to a state in which volume adjustment and luminance adjustment can not be performed on the game console. Say. In this example, when the first secondary control unit 400 receives the special view fluctuation stop command from the main control unit 300 and the predetermined time has elapsed, the setting prohibition state (in FIG. It is configured to shift to a setting permission state (shown as a high level signal in the item of “setting permitted”) from a low level signal (shown in the drawing). The transition condition from the setting prohibition state to the setting permission state is not limited to this example.

  Explaining this example in detail, in the example shown in FIG. 6A, the main control unit 300 displays the stop of the special view fluctuation, and the first sub-control unit 400 receives the special view change stop command from the main control unit 300. After the reception, on the condition that the time T1 has elapsed, the setting prohibition state is shifted to the setting permission state. Further, in this example, after the first sub control unit 400 receives the special view fluctuation stop command from the main control unit 300, muting the BGM sound on condition that time T2 (T2> T1) has elapsed. There is.

  Also, in the example shown in (b) of the figure, the conditions for shifting from the setting prohibition state to the setting permitting state are the same as in the example shown in (a) in the same figure. On the condition that the special view fluctuation stop command has been received (without waiting for the elapse of a predetermined time from the reception of the command), the sound of BGM is muted. Further, in this example, the setting screen display operation S1 detected in the setting prohibition state is temporarily held, and the setting screen is displayed on condition that the time T3 has elapsed after transition to the setting permission state.

  In the case of the special figure fluctuation stop, the example shown in the figure (b) is applied, and in the case of the common figure fluctuation stop, the special figure fluctuation stop is applied by applying the example shown in the figure (a). In this case, the sound of BGM may be immediately muted, and in the case of the stop of the fluctuation of the spread map, the sound of BGM may be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. With such a configuration, it may be possible to prompt the player to change the volume by stopping the sound of BGM immediately in the case of the special figure fluctuation stop, and the expectation of the player is increased. There is a possibility.

  Further, in the example shown in (c) in the figure, the condition for shifting from the setting prohibition state to the setting permitting state is the same as the example shown in (a) in the figure, but the setting screen display operation S2 is accepted in the setting permitting state Under the condition, the setting screen is displayed while muting the BGM sound.

  Further, in the example shown in (d) of the figure, the condition for transitioning from the setting prohibition state to the setting permitting state and the condition for muting the BGM sound and displaying the setting screen are the same as the example shown in FIG. However, by not accepting the setting screen display operation S2 ′ detected in the setting prohibition state but ignoring it, in the setting prohibition state, the sound of BGM is not muted and the setting screen can not be displayed. .

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6E, the condition for shifting from the setting prohibition state to the setting permission state and the condition for muting the sound of BGM are the same as the example of FIG. The setting screen is displayed on condition that the screen display operation S4 is received.

  Further, in the example shown in (f) of the figure, similarly to the example shown in (c) of the figure, the sound of BGM 1 is displayed together with the display of the setting screen on condition that the setting screen display operation S5 is accepted in the setting permission state. Although the sound is muted, the sound of the BGM 2 for displaying the setting screen is output instead of the BGM 1 on the condition that the setting screen display operation S 5 is received in the setting permission state.

Also, the example shown in FIG. 6 (g) differs from the example shown in FIG. 6 (f) in the conditions for muting the sound of BGM 1 and, in this example, as in the example shown in FIG. The main control unit 300 performs stop display of the special view fluctuation, and under the condition that the first sub control unit 400 receives the special view change stop command from the main control unit 300, the sound of the BGM 1 is muted.
Example 2-3 Volume Change

  47 (a) to 47 (d) are time charts showing an appearance of volume change in Example 2-3 of the second embodiment. This example shows an example of the operation by the operation means and the variation of the operation sound outputted at the time of the operation of the operation means.

  Note that "Operation 1" in the figure is the above-mentioned setting screen display operation, and "Operation 2" is an operation by the second output setting switch 194 (mainly the game among the above-mentioned volume change operations). "Operation 3" is an operation by the first output setting switch 190 (mainly an operation by a store clerk or the like of a game shop) among the above-mentioned volume change operations. The “operation sound 1” is an operation sound output from the speaker 120 on the condition that the operation 1 (setting screen display operation) is received, and the “operation sound 2” is an operation 2 (second operation sound). Operation sound to be output from the speaker 120 on the condition that the operation by the output setting switch 194 is received.

  Explaining this example in detail, in the example shown in (a) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the operation sound 1 corresponding to the operation 1 on condition that the operation 1 is received at the timing of t1. It has started output. Next, at the timing of t2 after the output of the operation sound 1 ends, the volume is changed from 2 to 3 on condition that the first operation 2 is accepted, and then the operation 2 is performed with the changed volume 3 After the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to is started, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is continued during the period of time Ta.

  Next, at the timing of t3 after the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is finished, the volume is changed from 3 to 4 on condition that the second operation 2 is received, and then the volume 4 after the change is made. After the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 is started, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 4 is continued during the period of time Ta. Finally, at the timing of t4 after the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 4 is finished, the volume is changed from 4 to 5 on condition that the operation 3 is received. In addition, since the operation sound corresponding to the operation 3 is not set, the output of the sound on the condition that the operation 3 is received is not performed.

  In the example shown in (b) of the figure, the first auxiliary control unit 400 starts outputting the operation sound 1 corresponding to the operation 1 at the timing of t1 on the condition that the operation 1 is received. Next, at the timing of t2 after the output of the operation sound 1 ends, the volume is changed from 2 to 3 on condition that the first operation 2 is accepted, and then the operation 2 is performed with the changed volume 3 After the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to is started, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is continued during the period of time Tb.

  Next, at the timing of t3 during the output of the operation sound 2 of volume 3, after changing the volume from 3 to 4 on condition that the second operation 2 is accepted, the operation 2 is performed with the changed volume 4 After the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to is newly started from the beginning, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 4 is continued during the period of time Ta.

  That is, in the example shown in (a) of the figure, the operation sound 2 is outputted over the period of time Ta × 2 = 2Ta with respect to the two operations of the operation 2, while the figure (b In the example shown in), the operation sound 2 is outputted over the period of time Ta + Tb (<2Ta) for two operations of the operation 2, and the same figure ((a)) In the example shown in b), the total output time of the operation sound 2 for two operations 2 is shortened.

  In the example shown in (c) of the figure, the first auxiliary control unit 400 starts outputting the operation sound 1 corresponding to the operation 1 at the timing of t1 on the condition that the operation 1 is received. Next, at the timing of t2 after the output of the operation sound 1 ends, the volume is changed from 2 to 3 on condition that the first operation 2 is accepted, and then the operation 2 is performed with the changed volume 3 After the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to is started, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is continued during the period of time Tb.

  Next, at timing t3 during output of the operation sound 2 at volume 3, the second operation 2 is accepted, and at time t4, the volume is set from 3 on condition that the output of the operation sound 2 is completed. After changing to 4 and starting the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 at the changed volume 4, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 4 is continued during the period of time Ta.

  That is, in the example shown in FIG. 6B, when there is an operation during the output of the operation sound, the operation sound being output is stopped and the operation sound corresponding to the operation is immediately output. In the example shown in (c) of the figure, when there is an operation during the output of the operation sound, the operation sound being output is not stopped, and after the end of the output of the operation sound is waited, The operation sound corresponding to the operation is output, and the total output time of the operation sound 2 for two operations 2 is shortened in the example shown in FIG. 5B than in the example shown in FIG. It has been

In the example shown in (d) of the figure, similarly to the example shown in (b) of the figure, when there is operation 2 during the output of the operation sound 2, the operation sound 2 being output is stopped and the operation is performed The operation sound 2 corresponding to 2 is immediately output, but the output time is set to a time Tc shorter than Ta. For this reason, the total output time of the operation sound 2 for two operations 2 is further shortened in the example shown in FIG. 7D than in the example shown in FIG. In the present example, the time Tc may be set to the time Tb.
Example 2-4 Change of Volume

  48 (a) to 48 (d) are time charts showing an aspect of volume change in Example 2-4 of the second embodiment. This example shows an example of the operation by the operation means and the variation of the operation sound outputted at the time of the operation of the operation means.

  In the example shown to the figure (a), the 1st sub control part 400 has started the output of the operation sound 1 corresponding to the operation 1 on condition of having received the operation 1 at the timing of t1. Next, at the timing of t2 after the output of the operation sound 1 ends, the volume is changed from 2 to 3 on condition that the first operation 2 is accepted, and then the operation 2 is performed with the changed volume 3 After the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to is started, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is continued during the period of time Ta.

  Next, the second operation 2 is received at the timing of t3 during the output of the operation sound 2 of volume 3, but in this example, unlike the example shown in FIG. 47 (b), the second operation 2 is received. The operation sound corresponding to the first operation 2 is continuously output without changing the volume by the operation 2 and without outputting the operation sound corresponding to the second operation 2. That is, in this example, the process corresponding to the second operation 2 is ignored without being performed. For example, the first sub control unit 400 manages the reproduction time (Ta in this example) of the operation sound 2. Even when the operation 2 is accepted during the reproduction time, the control is performed not to output the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2.

  In addition, as a case to which this example is applied, there may be mentioned, for example, a case where operation 2 is performed a plurality of times in the same frame (within about 33 ms). In some cases, it may be possible to make adjustments carefully.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6B, the second operation 2 is accepted at the timing of t3 during the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 and the volume is not changed by the operation 2, so that FIG. The operation is the same as the example shown, but in this example, the operation sound 2 corresponding to the first operation 2 is stopped on condition that the operation 2 is received while the operation sound 2 is being output. That is, in this example, the process of stopping the operation sound being output is performed on the condition that the operation is received while outputting the operation sound, and, for example, the reproduction time of the operation sound in the first sub control unit 400 ( In this example, when Ta is managed and operation 2 is received during the reproduction time, the sequencer control command is set in the sound control circuit 431 to stop the output of the operation sound 2 during reproduction. Take control.

  Further, in the present example, the volume is changed from 3 to 5 on condition that the operation 3 is received at the timing of t4 after the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is finished, for example, the first sub The control unit 400 internally changes the volume from 3 to 4 based on the second operation 2, and the operation 3 is performed in a state where the sound control circuit 431 does not perform the volume setting. The case where the sub control unit 400 sets the volume setting for the sound control circuit 431 to 3 to 5 based on the operation 3 corresponds to this case.

  In the example shown in (c) of the figure, the first auxiliary control unit 400 starts outputting the operation sound 1 corresponding to the operation 1 at the timing of t1 on the condition that the operation 1 is received. Next, at the timing of t2 during the output of the operation sound 1 of the volume 2, after changing the volume from 2 to 3 on condition that the operation 2 is accepted, the changed volume 3 corresponds to the operation 2 After the output of the operation sound 2 is started, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is continued during the period of time Ta.

In the example shown in (d) of the figure, after the volume is changed from 2 to 3 on condition that operation 2 is received at the timing of t2 during the output of the operation sound 1 of volume 2, the changed volume 3 Then, after the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 is started, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is continued during the time Ta, which is the same as the example shown in FIG. is there. However, in the present embodiment, by continuing the output of the operation sound 1 even after the output of the operation sound 2 is started, the operation sound 1 and the operation sound 2 are simultaneously output for a predetermined period.
Example 2-5 Change of Volume

  49 (a) to 49 (d) are time charts showing the state of volume change in Example 2-5 of the second embodiment. This example shows an example of the operation by the operation means and the variation of the operation sound outputted at the time of the operation of the operation means.

  In the example shown in (a) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the volume from 2 on condition that the first operation 2 is received at the timing of t2 after the output of the operation sound 1 ends. After changing to 3, the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 is started at the volume 3 after the change. Next, at the timing of t3 during the output of the operation sound 2 of the sound volume 3, the point of changing the sound volume from 3 to 4 on condition that the second operation 2 is accepted is shown in FIG. This example is the same as the example described above, but in this example the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the first operation 2 at the changed volume 4 without newly outputting the operation sound 2 by the second operation 2 Is continuously output until time Ta has passed.

  In the example shown in (b) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the volume from 2 on condition that the first operation 2 is received at the timing of t2 after the output of the operation sound 1 is finished. After changing to 3, the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 is started at the volume 3 after the change. Next, at the timing of t3 during the output of the operation sound 2 of volume 3, after changing the volume from 3 to 4 on condition that the second operation 2 is accepted, the operation 2 is performed with the changed volume 4 Is continuously output until the time Tc (<time Ta shown in FIG. 49A) elapses. That is, in this example, the operation sound 2 is outputted over the time Tb + Tc with respect to the two operations of the operation 2, and the output time of the operation sound is shortened compared to the conventional case.

  In the example shown in (c) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the volume from 2 on condition that the first operation 2 is received at the timing of t2 after the output of the operation sound 1 ends. After changing to 3, the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 is started at the volume 3 after the change. Next, at the timing of t3 during the output of the operation sound 2 of volume 3, after changing the volume from 3 to 4 on condition that the second operation 2 is accepted, the operation 2 is performed with the changed volume 4 The output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to is continued until the time Ta + Tc elapses. That is, in this example, the operation sound 2 is outputted over the time Ta + Tc (<2Ta) with respect to the two operations of the operation 2, and the output time of the operation sound is shortened compared to the prior art.

In the example shown in (d) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the volume to 2 to 3 on condition that the first operation 2 is accepted at the timing of t2 when the output of the operation sound 1 is finished. After the change, the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 is started at the changed volume 3. Next, at the timing of t3 during the output of the operation sound 2 of volume 3, after changing the volume from 3 to 4 on condition that the second operation 2 is received, the operation sound 2 being output is stopped. Thus, the operation sound 2 is output for a time Tb. That is, in this example, the operation sound 2 is outputted over the time Tb with respect to the two operations of the operation 2, and the output time of the operation sound is shortened compared to the prior art.
Example 2-6 / Volume Change>

  50 (a) to 50 (d) are time charts showing the state of volume change in Example 2-6 of the second embodiment. This example is an example in which the operation 3 is performed while the operation sound 1 is being output by the operation 1.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6A, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the volume of the operation sound 1 to 2 on condition that the operation 3 is received at the timing of t2 during the output of the operation sound 1 of volume 2. Change from 3 to 3, but on the condition that operation 3 is accepted, output new operation sound or stop operation sound 1 during output, and change to operation 1 at volume 3 after change The output of the corresponding operation sound 1 is continued until the time Ta has elapsed. Therefore, in this example, the volume of the operation sound 1 is changed from 2 to 3 at the timing of t2.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6B, the volume of the operation sound 1 is changed from 2 to 3 on condition that the operation 3 is received at the timing of t2 during the output of the operation sound 1 of volume 2. In the present example, however, the operation sound corresponding to the operation 1 is stopped by stopping the operation sound 1 being output under the condition that the operation 3 has been received. The output time of 1 is shortened to a time Tb shorter than the time Ta shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in (c) of the figure, the first sub control unit 400 sets the volume of the operation sound 2 to 3 on condition that the operation 3 is received at the timing of t2 during the output of the operation sound 2 of volume 3. Change from 4 to 4, but on the condition that operation 3 has been received, without outputting a new operation sound or stopping operation sound 2 during output, change to operation 2 with volume 4 after change The output of the corresponding operation sound 2 is continued until the time Ta elapses. Therefore, in this example, the volume of the operation sound 2 is changed from 3 to 4 at the timing of t2.

  Further, in this example, at the timing of t4 after the output of the operation sound 2 ends, the volume is changed from 4 to 5 on condition that the second operation 2 is received, and then the volume 5 after the change is made. Then, the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the second operation 2 is started. In this example, the timing of t4 when the second operation 2 is received is earlier than the timing of t5 when the time Ta has elapsed from the timing of t2 when the operation 3 is received.

In the example shown in (d) of the figure, similarly to the example shown in (b) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 receives the operation 3 at the timing of t2 during the output of the operation sound 1 of the volume 2 Under the condition, the sound volume is changed from 2 to 3, and the operation sound 1 being output is stopped. Further, in this example, at the timing of t3 immediately after stopping the output of the operation sound 1, the operation sound is changed to 4 after changing the volume from 3 to 4 on the condition that the operation 2 is accepted. Output of 2 has started.
Example 2-7 Change of Volume

  51 (a) to 51 (d) are time charts showing how a volume is changed in Example 2-7 of the second embodiment. In this example, the flow from the volume adjustment operation to the actual change of the volume will be described. Note that "the value of the scale" in the figure is a numerical value (in this example, any one of hexadecimal numbers 0 to F) indicated by the instruction unit 190b of the first output setting switch 190.

  The time Tx shown in FIG. 6A is a delay time from the operation 2 for changing the volume from 2 to 3 by the second output setting switch 194 until the volume of the game console is changed from 2 to 3 Is shown. In this time Tx, in addition to the time required for the chattering removal of the second output setting switch 194, the time required for the first sub-control unit 400 to perform the volume setting of the sound control circuit 431, the cycle of interrupt processing (execution interval The delay time due to) is included.

  Also, for the time Ty shown in FIG. 6A, after the operation 3 for changing the numerical value pointed to by the instruction unit 190b of the first output setting switch 190 from 2 to 4, the volume of the game console is from 3 to The delay time until it is changed to 4 is shown. In this time Ty, in addition to the time required for the chattering removal of the first output setting switch 190, the time required for the first sub-control unit 400 to perform the volume setting of the sound control circuit 431, the cycle of interrupt processing (execution interval The delay time due to) is included.

  In this example, while the first output setting switch 190 is a mechanical (mechanical) pick switch with many input noises, the second output setting switch 194 is a mechanical (mechanical) push with a small input noise. Since the button is used, the time required for the chattering removal of the first output setting switch 190 is longer than the time required for the chattering removal of the second output setting switch 194. As a result, after the operation 3 by the first output setting switch 190 is performed, the delay time Ty from when the sound volume of the game board is actually changed is after the operation 2 by the second output setting switch 194 is performed, It is longer than the delay time Tx until the game console volume is actually changed.

  Therefore, even if the first output setting switch 190 is disposed on the back of the game console, while the speaker 120 is disposed on the front of the game console, the person who operates the first output setting switch 190 operates the front side The sound output from the speaker 120 may be confirmed with certainty by turning the face toward.

  In the example shown in (b) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 performs processing to change the sound volume from 2 to 3 on condition that operation 2 is accepted, but in fact, the delay time Tx has elapsed. After that the volume has changed from 2 to 3. Also, in this example, the process of changing the sound volume to 4 is performed on the condition that operation 3 is received during the output of the operation sound 2 of the sound volume 3, but in actuality, the sound volume changes after the delay time Ty has elapsed. It has changed from three to four.

  In this example, since the delay time Ty has elapsed during the period of the output time Ta of the operation sound 2, the volume of the operation sound 2 changes in the middle of the output of the operation sound 2. As shown in FIG. 6C, when the delay time Ty elapses after the period of the output time Ta of the operation sound 2 elapses, the volume of the operation sound 2 never changes in the middle of the output of the operation sound 2. The sound volume of the game console will change after the operation sound 2 is output.

  In the example shown in (d) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 performs the process of changing the volume on condition that the operation 3 is received, but the volume is actually increased after the delay time Ty has elapsed. It will change. Further, in this example, the process of changing the sound volume is performed on the condition that the operation 2 is accepted, but in fact, the sound volume changes after the delay time Tx has elapsed.

In this example, since the elapsed time of the delay time Tx is earlier than the elapsed time of the delay time Ty, after the volume is first changed from 2 to 3 based on the operation 2, the volume is changed from 3 to 3 based on the operation 3. It is changed to 4. Further, in this example, since the delay time Ty has elapsed during the period of the output time Ta of the operation sound 2, the volume of the operation sound 2 changes while the operation sound 2 is being output.
Example 2-8 / Volume Change

  52 (a) to 52 (d) are time charts showing the state of volume change in Example 2-8 of Embodiment 2. FIG. In this example, the flow from when the volume adjustment operation is performed to when the display for volume adjustment changes will be described. Note that "memory display" in the figure is display of a scale (memory) on the volume adjustment screen, and the numbers indicate the volume.

  In the time Tz shown in FIG. 6A, a display from when the second output setting switch 194 performs the operation 2 for changing the volume from 2 to 3 until the scale on the volume adjustment screen is changed from 2 to 3 The delay time is shown. The time Tz includes the time required for the first sub-control unit 400 to instruct the decorative symbol display device 128 to display, a delay time due to the cycle (execution interval) of the interrupt processing, and the like.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 51, there is a delay time Tx between operation 2 by the second output setting switch 194 and actually changing the volume of the game console. Since the time is negligible compared to the display delay time of this example, the illustration is omitted.

  In the example shown in (b) of the figure, the first sub-control unit 400 performs processing of changing the volume from 2 to 3 on condition that operation 2 is received, but in fact, from reception of operation 2 The volume changes from 2 to 3 after the delay time Tx described above has elapsed. Further, in the present example, the process of changing the volume from 3 to 4 is performed on the condition that the operation 3 is received during the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3, but the operation 3 by the first output setting switch 190 is The process of changing the memory display from 3 to 4 is not performed, and here, the process of hiding the volume adjustment screen is performed.

  According to this example, since it is possible to shift the timing of the volume change operation and the display timing corresponding to the volume change operation, it may be easier to confirm the change of the volume.

As shown in (c) of the figure, under the condition that the operation 3 is received during the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3, after the display delay time Tz has elapsed from the reception of the operation 3, 3 memory display is performed. , And may be changed to 4. Also, as shown in (d) of the figure, the process of changing the volume from 3 to 4 is performed on the condition that the operation 3 is received while the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is being output. The processing of changing the volume from 3 to 4 may not be performed, and the processing of changing the volume from 4 to 5 may be performed and the memory display may be changed from 3 to 5 when the operation 2 is received immediately thereafter. Further, the timing of the light amount change operation and the display timing corresponding to the light amount change operation may be shifted.
<General production effect>

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 53A to 53C, an example of the execution timing of the common drawing effect will be described. Here, the "general drawing effect" means an effect performed in connection with the opening of a common drawing fluctuation game or electric chew.

  In the example shown in FIG. 53 (a), during the period of t1 to t2, since the popular drawing fluctuation game is the first success / failure determination result (for example, losing), the common drawing effect is produced during the common drawing fluctuation game. It represents a state where it has not been performed, and during the period from t3 to t4, since the common drawing fluctuation game is the second success or failure judgment result (for example, per electric Chu short opening), the common drawing fluctuation game is executed It represents a state in which a common drawing effect is being performed over time a.

  In addition, in the subsequent period of t5 to t8, since the regular drawing fluctuation game is the second success or failure judgment result (for example, per charge Chulong open), over the time A during which the common drawing fluctuation game is executed The drawing shows a state in which the drawing-up effect is continued over the time B in which the electric support (the opening and closing control of the electric chew) after the drawing-drawing variation game is being performed.

  Also, in the example shown in FIG. 6B, during the period of t 1 to t 4, the spread map fluctuation game is the second success or failure judgment result (for example, per electric power tuong open), but the spread map fluctuation game In a running time A, a regular drawing effect is not performed, and a state in which a regular drawing effect is being performed only during a time B during which a power supply after the common drawing fluctuation game (the opening and closing control of the electric chew) is performed There is.

  In addition, during the period from t6 to t9, from the middle of the time when the common drawing fluctuation game is being executed, since the common drawing fluctuation game is the second success or failure judgment result (for example, per charge Chu Long release) It represents a state in which the general drawing effect is being performed only for the time C over the time when the power support after the common drawing fluctuation game is being executed (the opening / closing control of the electric chew) while the general drawing effect is started.

  The same figure (c) is the figure which showed an example of the sound (general drawing effect sound) and display (general drawing effect display) output to execution of a common drawing effect. When the popular drawing effect is composed of sound (general drawing effect sound) and display (general drawing effect display), the common drawing effect sound may be output (synchronized) according to the common drawing effect display, or the common drawing The regular drawing effect sound may be output (asynchronously) at a timing different from that of the effect display, or the common drawing effect sound may be output for a predetermined time from the start of the regular drawing effect display. The common drawing effect sound may be output only for a predetermined time before the end.

It should be noted that, as shown in (d) in the figure, the above-mentioned common drawing effect may be performed while the setting picture (menu) started while the special view is stopped. In addition, the special effects that may be performed during the special figure fluctuation stop (for example, the effect using the handle touch effect and the specific time (RTC: real time clock) shown in FIG. It may be performed while displaying the started setting picture (menu).
Example 2-9 Change of Volume

  54 and 55 are time charts showing an aspect of volume change in Example 2-9 of the second embodiment. In this example, the relationship between the above-described common drawing effect and volume change will be described.

  In the example shown in FIG. 54A, the first sub-control unit 400 starts displaying the setting screen on the condition that the operation 1 is accepted at the timing of t1, and the operation sound 1 corresponding to the operation 1 The output of has been started. Next, at the timing of t2 after the output of the operation sound 1 ends, the volume is changed from 2 to 3 on condition that the first operation 2 (S21) is received, and then the volume 3 after the change is made. After the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 is started, the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3 is continued during a predetermined period.

  Next, at the timing of t3 during the output of the operation sound 2 of the volume 3, the output of the common drawing effect sound of the common drawing effect is started at the changed volume 3. Also, in this example, after changing the sound volume from 3 to 4 on condition that the second operation 2 (S22) is received at the timing of t4 during the output of the regular drawing effect sound of the sound volume 3, After the output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 (S22) is started at the sound volume 4 of, the output of the operation sound 2 of the sound volume 4 is continued for a predetermined period. In addition, at the timing of t4, the volume of the common drawing effect sound is also changed from 3 to 4, and the output of the common drawing effect sound of the volume 4 is continued until the timing of t5 when the common drawing effect ends.

  Further, the example shown in FIG. 54 (b) is different in that operation 3 (S31) is performed instead of the second operation 2 (S22) shown in FIG. 54 (a). In this example, the volume is changed from 3 to 4 on condition that the operation 3 (S31) is received at the timing of t4 during the output of the regular drawing effect sound of the volume 3. Therefore, although the operation sound is not output at the same timing, the volume of the common drawing effect sound is also changed from 3 to 4, and the output of the common drawing effect sound of volume 4 is continued until the timing of t5 when the common drawing effect ends. doing.

The example shown in FIG. 55 is different from the examples shown in FIGS. 54 (a) and 54 (b) in that the operation sound is not output during the common drawing effect. Specifically, at the timing of t2 when the output of the operation sound 1 ends, the volume is changed from 2 to 3 on condition that the first operation 2 (S21) is received, and then the volume 3 after the change is made. The output of the operation sound 2 corresponding to the operation 2 is started, but the operation sound 2 is stopped (suspended) with the start of the drawing effect. Further, in this example, the volume is changed from 3 to 4 on condition that the second operation 2 (S22) is received at the timing of t4 during the output of the regular drawing effect sound of volume 3; Since the general drawing effect is underway, the operation sound 2 is not output.
<Relationship between first output setting switch and various setting values>

  Next, the relationship between the first output setting switch 190 and various setting values will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the numerical values indicated by the instruction unit 190 b of the first output setting switch 190 and various setting values.

  Here, “the value of the scale” in the same figure means the numerical value (in this example, 0 to F in hexadecimal (0 to 15 in decimal) indicated by the instruction unit 190 b of the first output setting switch 190. One of the Further, the "user maximum value" is the maximum value of the volume that can be set by the player by the second output setting switch 194, and the "user initial value" is, for example, the second value when the power is turned on. It is a default value set as an initial value of the volume by the output setting switch 194.

  In the example shown in FIG. 56A, the user initial value is set to the same value as the volume setting (scale value) by the first output setting switch 190. In addition, regardless of the volume setting (scale value) by the first output setting switch 190, the user maximum value can be arbitrarily adjusted within a range of up to 10 from the numerical value shown in the user initial value.

  Further, in the example shown in (b) of the figure, the user initial value is the volume setting by the first output setting switch 190 (tick mark except when the volume setting (the value of the scale) by the first output setting switch 190 is 0. When the volume setting (scale value) by the first output setting switch 190 is 0, 1 is set instead of 0. In addition, the user maximum value can be arbitrarily adjusted with the numerical value shown in the user initial value as the upper limit.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6C, the user initial value is set by the first output setting switch 190 except when the volume setting (scale value) by the first output setting switch 190 is 0 and 6 or more. When the same value as the volume setting (scale value) is set and the volume setting (scale value) by the first output setting switch 190 is 0, 1 is set instead of 0, and the first output setting switch 190 When the volume setting (scale value) according to is 6 or more, 5 is uniformly set. In addition, the user maximum value can be arbitrarily adjusted with the volume setting (scale value) set by the first output setting switch 190 as the upper limit.
<Example of volume adjustment screen and light intensity adjustment screen>

  Next, an example of the volume adjustment screen and the light amount adjustment screen will be described. FIGS. 57 (a) and 57 (b) are diagrams showing an example of transition to the adjustment screen by one operation.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (a), the first sub-control unit 400 performs adjustment screen display suggestion notification that suggests that the adjustment screen can be displayed while displaying the demonstration screen (except for the moving image). In this example, as the adjustment screen display suggestion notification, the decoration symbol display device 208 is used to display an image imitating the appearance of the second output setting switch 194, and an adjustment screen is displayed on the right of this image. The character display is displayed.

  Subsequently, the first auxiliary control unit 400 outputs the operation sound 1 and sets the setting value on condition that the operation of the second output setting switch 194 is received (condition that the above-described operation 1 is performed). While shifting to the adjustment mode, an adjustment screen as shown in FIG. In this example, a scale (memory) display for volume adjustment and a scale (memory) display for light amount adjustment are displayed as adjustment screen display, and the left button 194 b and the right button of the second output setting switch 194 are displayed. The image display imitating 194c is performed.

  According to this example, the display area of the adjustment screen is set to the same full screen as the display area of the normal game or the demo screen (the entire display area of the decorative symbol display device 208), so adjustment of the volume and light amount is easy. In addition, there may be a case where it is possible to shift to the adjustment screen by performing the operation of the second output setting switch 194 once on the demo screen or the like and to improve the convenience.

  FIGS. 57 (c) to 57 (e) are diagrams showing an example of transition to the adjustment screen by two operations. The first sub-control unit 400, as shown in (c) of the figure, performs menu display suggestion notification that suggests that menu display is possible while displaying a demonstration screen (except for the one of a moving image). In this example, as the menu display suggestion notification, the display of an image imitating the appearance of the second output setting switch 194 is performed using the decorative symbol display device 208, and "Display menu screen with" on the right of this image. Display the word.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs the operation sound 1 on the condition that the operation of the second output setting switch 194 is received (the condition that the above-described operation 1 is performed), and the setting value is set. While shifting to the adjustment mode, a menu screen as shown in FIG. In this example, as the menu display, an image display imitating a volume light amount adjustment, member registration, a selection menu of game history, a decision button 194a of the second output setting switch 194, a left button 194b and a right button 194c is displayed. In response to the operation of the left button 194 b and the right button 194 c of the second output setting switch 194, an arrow pointing to any of the selection menus is moved to the left or right to make any of the selection menus temporarily selected.

  Subsequently, the first sub-control unit 400 outputs an operation sound on the condition that the operation of the determination button 194a of the second output setting switch 194 has been received, and the screen corresponding to the temporarily selected selection menu is displayed. Display. Specifically, when the operation of the determination button 194a is received in a state where the volume light amount adjustment is temporarily selected on the menu screen, an adjustment screen as shown in FIG.

  The roles of the decision button 194a, the left button 194b, and the right button 194c of the second output setting switch 194 are not limited to volume adjustment and light amount adjustment, and for example, as shown in FIG. It may be used as an operation means for selecting one character from among the characters, or as shown in the same figure (g), it may be used for a continuous hitting effect to prompt continuous operation on the operation means, as shown in the same figure (h). As shown in, it may be used for the effect of prompting one operation of the operation means.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6I, when the front frame door 106 is opened during display of the adjustment screen (during setting of the volume and light amount), an open notification to notify the opening of the front frame door 106 ((i) In this example, the characters "during opening door" may be displayed. In this case, if at least a part of the opening notification is covered with an arrow for temporarily selecting the selection menu, making the opening notification difficult to see (or not visible), the line of sight of a salesclerk of a game arcade It can be collected in the release notification, and it may be possible to notice the release notification. It should be noted that, in place of the release notification, if an error notification notifying that various errors have occurred may be applied, the occurrence of various errors may be reliably notified.
<Example of light amount adjustment>

  Next, an example of light amount adjustment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of light amount adjustment in time series.

  In this example, using the enter button 194a, the left button 194b, and the right button 194c of the second output setting switch 194, the light amount adjustment of the above-described various lamps 418 (for example, chance button lamp 138, frame lamp, effect lamp) An example is shown. In the figure, various lamps 418 configured to adjust the light amount, and various lamps 440 configured to be unable to adjust the light amount (for example, each segment of the setting operation unit lamp and the remaining number display unit for award ball, information notification) Both the lamps of the lamp group, the discharge display lamp, the error display lamp) are illustrated.

  The state shown in FIG. 6 (b) is a state in which the light amount is lowered by one step to 4 from the state of the light amount 5 shown in FIG. 6 (a). In this state, the scale display of the light amount is reduced from 5 to 4 in accordance with the pressing operation of the left button 194b of the second output setting switch 194, but the light amounts of the various lamps 418 do not change. The state shown in the same figure (c) is a state where a predetermined time has passed from the state shown in the figure (b). In this state, the light amounts of the various lamps 418 are reduced by one step based on the light amount adjusting operation performed at the timing of FIG. The brightness of the various lamps 440 configured to be unable to adjust the light amount is unchanged.

  Further, the state shown in the same figure (d) is a state in which the light quantity is lowered by one step to 3 from the state of the light quantity 4 shown in the figures (b) and (c). In this state, the scale display of the light amount is reduced from 4 to 3 in accordance with the pressing operation of the left button 194b of the second output setting switch 194, but the light amounts of the various lamps 418 do not change. The state shown in the same figure (e) is a state where a predetermined time has elapsed from the state shown in the figure (d). In this state, the light amounts of the various lamps 418 decrease by one step based on the light amount adjusting operation performed at the timing of FIG. The brightness of the various lamps 440 configured to be unable to adjust the light amount is unchanged.

In this example, although the light amounts of the determination button 194a, the left button 194b, and the right button 194c of the second output setting switch 194 are not changed, various lamps 418 may be provided by including lamps for emitting these buttons. The light amount of the button may be changed.
Another Embodiment 1 of Adjustment Screen

  Next, another embodiment 1 of the adjustment screen will be described. FIG. 59 is a diagram for describing another example of the adjustment screen.

  The state shown in FIG. 59 (a) is a state in which the special figure variation game is being executed. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 6B, a combination of decoration symbols (in this example, “decoration 3” corresponding to the special game variation game determination result (in this example, lost) shown in FIG. The combination “decoration 4—decoration 1” is stopped and displayed in the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  On the other hand, the state shown in FIG. 6 (c) is a state in which the special figure variation game is being executed as in the case of FIG. 4 (a). With the start of the graphic variation game, a common drawing effect is performed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Further, the state shown in FIG. 6 (d) is a state in which the success / failure determination result of the special figure variation game is stopped and displayed similarly to FIG. 5 (b), but in this state, FIG. The regular drawing effect started at the timing shown in is continuously executed.

  Further, in the state shown in (e) of the figure, the adjustment screen display suggestive notification (in this example, the appearance of the second output setting switch 194 is suggested to indicate that the adjustment screen can be displayed after the special figure change game is finished. And the character display of "Display adjustment screen". On the other hand, the state shown in (f) of the figure is a state in which the adjustment screen display suggestion notification is performed as in the case of (e) in the same figure. With the general drawing variation game being started, the common drawing effect is performed in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Further, in the state shown in (g) in the figure, all of the decorative symbol display device 208 is operated on the condition that the second output setting switch 194 is operated in the state shown in (e) or (f) in the figure. The volume light amount adjustment screen is displayed using the display area of Moreover, although the state shown to the same figure (h) is displaying the volume light quantity adjustment screen similarly to the figure (g), in this state, it is a volume using a part of display area of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 Since the light amount adjustment screen is displayed, a part of an image displayed behind the volume light amount adjustment screen (for example, a background image in special figure fluctuation game or a background image in demonstration) is viewed from the front It is possible. In the states shown in (g) and (h) of the figure, it is possible to make the image behind the viewer visible from the front by transmitting at least a part of the volume / light quantity adjustment screen.

  Further, in the state shown in (i) of the figure, the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed using all the display areas of the decorative symbol display device 208 as in (g) of FIG. In response to the start of the common drawing variation game during the display of the volume / light quantity adjustment screen, the common drawing effect is performed in the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Further, in the state shown in FIG. 7 (j), the adjustment screen is displayed using the display area of a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 as in FIG. 7 (h). Since the common drawing variation game is started during display of the light amount adjustment screen, the common drawing effect is performed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. In this example, since the common drawing effect is performed on the back of the volume light amount adjustment screen, a part of the common drawing effect can not be viewed from the front (or is more difficult to see than the state shown in FIG. It is in a state of

Further, in the state shown in FIG. 6K and FIG. 3L, the condition for starting a specific effect (for example, an effect using an RTC) is displayed while the volume / light amount adjustment screen is displayed. The specific effect is performed using the symbol display device 208. In addition, in the example shown to the figure (k), since specific presentation is performed using all the display areas of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, the volume light quantity adjustment screen is in the state which can not be visually recognized from the front. On the other hand, in the example shown in (l) of the figure, since a specific effect is performed using a display area of a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 (in this example, a display area not used for adjusting the volume light amount) The volume light amount adjustment screen is in a state where it can be viewed from the front.
Another Embodiment 2 of Adjustment Screen

  Next, another embodiment 2 of the adjustment screen will be described with reference to FIG. 60 (a-1) to 60 (a-6) are diagrams showing an example of light amount adjustment in time series, and FIGS. 60 (b-1) to 60 (b-6) are an example of volume adjustment. Are shown in time series.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 60A-1 to 60A-6, after the left button 194b and the right button 194c of the second output setting switch 194 are lighted on the condition that the light amount adjustment is selected on the adjustment screen. As shown in (a-4) of the figure, on the condition that the light amount is changed by pressing the left button 194 b or the right button 194 c, the volume at the time the condition is satisfied (in this example, volume 5) is left The operation sound corresponding to the pressing operation of the button 194 b or the right button 194 c is output from the speaker 120. Further, as shown in (a-6) of the figure, the left button 194 b or the right button 194 c is lighted on the condition that the light amount has been changed. According to this example, it is possible to easily confirm that the change of the light amount is accepted by actually confirming the light amount of the left button 194 b or the right button 194 c.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 60 (b-1) to (b-6), the left button 194b and the right button 194c of the second output setting switch 194 are lighted on the condition that the volume adjustment is selected on the adjustment screen. Then, as shown in (b-4) of the same figure, the left side of the volume after the change (in this example, the volume 4) on condition that the volume is changed by pressing the left button 194b or the right button 194c. The operation sound corresponding to the pressing operation of the button 194 b or the right button 194 c is output from the speaker 120. Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (b-6), the left button 194 b or the right button 194 c is lighted on the condition that the volume change has been performed. According to this example, it is possible to easily confirm that the change of the volume has been accepted by confirming that the left button 194 b or the right button 194 c is turned on.
<A game console provided with a plurality of display means>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 61, a game console provided with a plurality of display means will be described. FIG. 61 is a view showing an example of an adjustment screen on a game console provided with a plurality of display means.

  The gaming table according to the present example includes a first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 802 and a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) 804 having a display area larger than that of the first liquid crystal display device 802. ing. Note that at least one of the main liquid crystal 802 and the sub liquid crystal 804 may be configured to be movable relative to the other.

  In this example, the main liquid crystal 802 is used to display the volume / light quantity setting screen, and the sub liquid crystal 804 is used to display the current setting values of the volume and light quantity. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6A, while the volume adjustment is selected in the main liquid crystal 802, the sub-liquid crystal 804 is used to display the volume as a numerical value (in this example, the numerical value 5 is displayed). At the same time, the degree of volume is displayed as characters (in this example, the characters “medium” are displayed). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6B, while the volume adjustment is selected in the main liquid crystal 802, the sub-liquid crystal 804 is used to display the volume as a numerical value (in this example, the numerical value 8 is displayed). At the same time, the degree of volume is displayed as characters (in this example, the characters "large" are displayed).

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6C, while the light amount adjustment is selected in the main liquid crystal 802, the sub-liquid crystal 804 is used to display the volume as a numerical value (in this example, the numerical value 8 is displayed). At the same time, the degree of volume is displayed as characters (in this example, the characters "large" are displayed). Further, in the example shown in FIG. 6D, in the state where the light amount adjustment is selected in the main liquid crystal 802, the light amount is displayed numerically (in this example, the numerical value 5 is displayed) using the sub liquid crystal 804. At the same time, the degree of light intensity is displayed in characters (in this example, the characters "medium" are displayed).
<Another example of volume change>

  Next, another example of volume change will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of normal volume change in time series, and FIG. 63 and FIG. 64 are diagrams showing an example of volume change different from normal in time sequence.

  In the example shown in FIG. 62, since the volume is set to 1 by the first output setting switch 190, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 is 1 at the timing shown in FIG. Thereafter, since the volume is changed from 1 to 2 by the first output setting switch 190, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 is 2 at the timings shown in (b), (c) and (d) of FIG. Also on the adjustment screen shown in FIG. 6D, the volume meter displays that the volume is 2.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 63, the sound volume is changed from 2 to 4 by the first output setting switch 190 in the state of the sound volume 2 shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. The volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 on the menu screen shown is four. However, in this example, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 is 2 and the volume is 2 by the volume meter in the adjustment screen shown in FIG. 6D and the menu screen shown in FIG. The effect is displayed. That is, in this example, the setting of the volume by the first output setting switch 190 (4 in this example), the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 (2 in this example) and the display by the volume meter (2 in this example) And may differ, and the display of the adjustment screen may be prioritized over the setting of the first output setting switch 190. Further, in this example, even with the volume adjustment performed after the demonstration screen display shown in FIG. 7F, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 is 2, as shown in FIG. Is displayed to indicate that the volume is 2.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 64, the volume is changed from 2 to 4 by the first output setting switch 190 in the state of volume 2 shown in FIG. On the screen or the menu screen shown in FIG. 6C, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 is 2, and the volume meter displays that the volume is 2. That is, in this example, the setting of the volume by the first output setting switch 190 (4 in this example), the volume of the sound output from the speaker 120 (2 in this example) and the display by the volume meter (2 in this example) And are different from each other, and the volume setting according to the volume displayed on the adjustment screen is prioritized over the volume setting of the first output setting switch 190.

  As described above, the game console (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the second embodiment includes a plurality of operation means (for example, the first output setting switch 190 and the second output setting switch 194) and a control means (for example, , And a first subsidiary control unit 400), and at least one of the plurality of operation units is a first operation unit (for example, a second output setting switch 194), At least one of the plurality of operation means is a second operation means (for example, the first output setting switch 190), and the first operation means is at a first position (for example, in the case of a pachinko machine) , The front side, in the case of a slot machine, at least the front side thereof, the second operating means is in a second position (e.g., in the case of a pachinko machine) Rear side, slot In the case of a thin, it is provided at least in the inside), the first position is a position at which the player can at least operate, and the second position is a position at which the player can not at least operate. The control means is means for executing at least a first process (for example, sound volume adjustment) when the first condition is met, and the control means satisfies the first condition. Means for performing at least a second process (for example, output of an operation sound), and the control means at least performs the first process when a second condition is satisfied. It is a means to perform and said control means does not perform at least said 2nd process, when there exists satisfaction of said 2nd condition, Said 1st condition is said 1st operation means Is satisfied when is operated If a certain condition, the second condition, when said second operation means is operated, a condition that may be true, it is the amusement machine characterized by.

  According to the gaming table of the second embodiment, when the first operation means is operated, both the first process and the second process are performed, while the second operation means is operated. In the case where only the first process is performed and the second process is not performed, the first and second operation means can be used properly depending on the necessity of the second process. The convenience of the person who operates the second operation means can be enhanced, and there may be cases where it is possible to provide a game console characterized by the processing by a plurality of operation means. In addition, since the first process can be performed based on both the operations of the first and second operation means, even when one of the operation means becomes unavailable due to a failure or the like, the other process can not be performed. There are cases where the first process can be performed by the operating means.

  Further, the first processing includes at least processing for changing the volume of the sound (for example, processing to increase the volume, processing to decrease the volume). The second process may be a process including at least a process of causing the sound output unit to output a sound.

  In addition, a first display unit (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) is provided, and the first display unit is a unit capable of at least executing a plurality of types of display, and at least one of the plurality of types of display One is a first display, at least one of the plurality of types of displays is a second display, and the first display indicates that the volume of the sound is the first volume. The display includes at least an image (for example, a volume meter indicating that the volume level is 5 as shown in FIG. 60 (b-4)), and the second display indicates that the volume of the sound is The display may at least include an image indicating that the second volume (for example, a volume meter indicating that the volume level is 4 as shown in FIG. 60 (b-5)).

  In addition, it is provided with effect means (for example, the speaker 120, various lamps 418, effect movable body 224, shielding device 246) capable of at least executing the first effect, wherein the first effect includes at least the output of the sound. It may be In addition, the second display means (for example, the common view display device 210, the first special view display device 212, the second special view display device 214) is provided, and the second display means The first condition is a condition that may be satisfied in the case of the first state. The first state may be a state including at least not performing the symbol variation display. In addition, the second condition is a condition that may be established in the second state, and the second state does not at least include the fact that the symbol variation display is not being performed. Also,

  The gaming machine is a slot machine, and the first position is a front side of the slot machine, at least a position where the player can operate, and the second position is an inside of the slot machine. That is, the player may not be operated. The gaming machine is a pachinko machine, the first position is on the front side of the pachinko machine, and at least a position where the player can operate, and the second position is a back side of the pachinko machine. It may be a position where the player can not operate.

  In addition, the game console (for example, the pachinko machine 100) according to the second embodiment is a game console provided with a plurality of operation means and a control means, and at least one of the plurality of operation means is A first operation means (for example, a second output setting switch 194), and at least one of the plurality of operation means is a second operation means (for example, a first output setting switch 190), The control means is capable of at least performing a first process (for example, volume adjustment) when the first condition is met, and the control means has the satisfaction of the first condition. In the case where at least the second process (for example, the output of the operation sound) can be performed, and the control means executes at least the first process when the second condition is satisfied. Possible, said control means When the second condition is satisfied, at least the second process is not executed, and the first condition is satisfied when the first operation means is operated. There is a condition, and the second condition is a condition that may be satisfied when the second operation means is operated.

  According to the gaming table of the second embodiment, when the first operation means is operated, both the first process and the second process are performed, while the second operation means is operated. In the case where only the first process is performed and the second process is not performed, the first and second operation means can be used properly depending on the necessity of the second process. The convenience of the person who operates the second operation means can be enhanced, and there may be cases where it is possible to provide a game console characterized by the processing by a plurality of operation means. In addition, since the first process can be performed based on both the operations of the first and second operation means, even when one of the operation means becomes unavailable due to a failure or the like, the other process can not be performed. There are cases where the first process can be performed by the operating means.

  The “first process” and the “second process” according to the present invention are not limited to the volume adjustment and the output of the operation sound, and for example, the light amount adjustment and the scale (meter display) of the volume and light amount are changed. Processing, processing to output sound, processing to emit light, processing to move, rotate, open, close or vibrate the movable object, processing to blink, turn on or turn off various lamps, processing to cause various buttons to protrude from the installation surface , And immersing various buttons into the installation surface.

  In addition, it has the rendering means (for example, the speaker 120, the various lamps 418, the effect movable body 224, the shielding device 246), and the first processing is the setting relating to the rendering mode of the rendering means (for example, the setting to increase the volume, the volume Setting to lower, to increase the light amount, to decrease the light amount, to indirectly increase the volume by increasing the default value of the volume, to indirectly decrease the volume by decreasing the default value of the volume, to change the volume Accordingly, the setting may include at least the setting to increase the light amount, the setting to decrease the light amount according to the change of the volume, and the like. Further, the second process may at least include a process of outputting a sound (for example, an operation sound).

  In addition, display means capable of at least executing symbol variation display (for example, a common view display device 210, a first special view display device 212, a second special view display device 214, and a decorative symbol display device) are provided, In the first state, the second condition is a condition that may be satisfied in the first state, and the second condition is a condition that may be satisfied in the first state. The state may be a state including at least that the symbol variation display is not being performed.

  With such a configuration, the player is not distracted by the operation of the first and second operation means while the symbol variation display is being performed, and the player can concentrate on the game, and therefore, the benefit provided. There are cases where you can earn

  In addition, the "first state" according to the present invention is not limited to the state in which symbol variation display is not being executed, for example, during symbol variation, demonstration, normal game, big hit game, definite variation state, non-probability variation In the state, in the power support, in the non power support, etc. are included.

  A game board (for example, the game board 200) provided with at least a game area (for example, the game area 124), and the first operation means is provided at least in front of the game area The second operation means may be provided at least behind the game area. The second position may be a position at which the player is at least more difficult to operate than the first position. Further, the second position may be a position where the player can not operate (for example, inside a lockable door).

With such a configuration, the second operation means can not easily be operated. For example, only a limited person such as a store clerk at a game store is permitted to operate the second operation means. Can.
<< Third Embodiment >>

Next, with reference to FIG. 65 to FIG. 74, a game console (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a rotating game machine such as a slot machine) according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described in detail. The description of the same configuration as the gaming machine according to Embodiments 1 and 2 will be omitted, and the same reference numeral will be given in the drawings, and thereafter, the configuration different from the gaming machine according to Embodiments 1 and 2 I will explain only about.
<Basic concept / operation means>

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided with a first operation means and a second operation means as the "operation means". Here, the operation means is at least an operation (for example, depression, repeated hitting, rotation, stop, opening, closing, protrusion, forward, backward, slide, slide, etc. by a person (for example, a player, a store clerk of a game arcade, etc.). Contact, non-contact, etc.) means. The operation means includes “operation means operable by the player” and “operation means incapable of operation by the player”.

  As the “operation means operable by the player”, for example, as shown in FIG. 1 above, in addition to the chance button (rendering button) 136, the ball firing handle 134 and the ball pulling button 130, a ball discharging lever not shown A loan operation button, a return operation button, a touch sensor, the second output setting switch 194 shown in FIG.

  In addition, as "the operation means that the player can not operate", the operation means arranged at the position where the player can not operate (the back of the game table, the inside of the front frame door, etc.) There are operating means which are arranged at possible positions but which the player can not operate practically such as locking of a key. As such operation means, for example, the first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3A, the rotary switch 191 shown in FIG. 3B, and FIG. 3C. In addition to the slide switch 192, the main body (inner frame) 104, the front frame door 106, the door 108 with a ball storage plate as shown in FIG. 1 above, the error release switch 168 as shown in FIG. , RWM clear switch 180 and the like.

  The structure and function of the operating means provided in the game stand are not particularly limited. For example, the operating means may be a vibrating operating means, an operating means capable of advancing and retracting in a predetermined direction, a hardenable operating means, It includes operation means capable of rotating in a predetermined direction, operation means provided with light output means (for example, LEDs) capable of blinking and lighting, and operation means provided with wind output means capable of sending out wind. Be Note that any one of the functions may be provided, or any two or more functions may be provided. Moreover, it may not have any one function, and may not have any two or more functions.

  In addition, the operation means may be configured by a plurality of operation units (for example, four buttons in upper, lower, left, and right and one determination button). In this case, all of the plurality of operation units (four buttons in upper, lower, left, and right One determination button may be defined as an operation means according to the present invention, or at least one of a plurality of operation units (for example, upper and lower two buttons or one determination button) You may define as an operation means.

Moreover, when the operation means includes a plurality of operation units, the case where the first operation unit (for example, the two left and right buttons) which is one of the plurality of operation units can be operated, and the plurality of operation units The function by the operation means may be made different depending on the case where the second operation unit (for example, four buttons in the upper, lower, left, and right directions and one determination button) which is one of the above can be operated.
<Basic concept / first operation means, second operation means>

  The "first operation means" included in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment may be the above-mentioned "operation means operable by the player", or the above-mentioned "operation means impossible for the player". It may be The same applies to the "second operation means". Also, one of the "first operation means" and the "second operation means" is the "operation means operable by the player", and the other operation means is the "player It may be an operation means that can not be operated.

In addition, the plurality of operating means provided in the game console is not limited to two operating means (first operating means, second operating means), and third operating means, fourth operating means, .. Etc. may be provided with three or more operating means. Also, both of the "first operation means" and the "second operation means" may be one of the plurality of types of operation means illustrated, or the "first operation means" and the "second operation means" Only one of the two operation means may be one of the exemplified plurality of operation means.
<Basic concept / setting regarding effect>

  The “first operation means” included in the game console according to the present embodiment is a means capable of at least “setting for effect”. Note that in the following, “setting regarding effect” may be simply referred to as “effect setting”.

  Here, as the “setting regarding effect (effect setting)”, volume setting of the sound output means (for example, the speaker 120) (for example, change of volume, setting of initial value of volume, maximum value (or minimum value of volume) of volume Setting, setting of sound quality, setting of sound type, setting of amplification degree of sound, setting of mute), output mode setting of sound output means (for example, the speaker 120) (for example, sound output or sound output means Selection), brightness setting (setting of color, setting of light and dark) of light output means (for example, lamp, LED), output mode setting (for example, lighting, blinking, extinguishing, blinking) of light output means (for example, lamp, LED) Time interval).

In addition, as other “settings for effects (effect settings)”, ECO settings (for example, setting whether to display the ECO screen after displaying the demonstration screen), operation settings for movable bodies (for example, effect movable bodies) For example, presence / absence setting of operation, setting of operation condition, setting of movable area (protrusion amount, rotation amount), effect setting (for example, setting of whether to execute RTC effect, setting of effect mode), predetermined game Selection of songs (eg, BGM, sound effects), selection of characters or stories, selection of routes, selection of items, selection of specific games (eg, RTC games) used for effects in status (eg, during a big hit, during power support) , Setting of cursor movement on the menu screen, setting of cursor movement in password input, login setting, and the like.
<Basic concept / Display method>

The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes "display means". The “display means” may be any means capable of displaying images, characters, etc. For example, a liquid crystal display device, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, etc. are applied be able to. Further, the gaming table according to the present embodiment may be provided with a plurality of display means. For example, like the gaming table shown in FIG. 61, the first display means (main liquid crystal) 802 and the first display means And second display means (sub liquid crystal) 804 having a display area larger than that of the second display means 802.
<Display of basic concept / setting>

  The "display means" included in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a means capable of at least displaying "display concerning setting". In the following, “display regarding setting” may be simply referred to as “first display” or “setting display”.

  Here, as the “display regarding setting (first display)”, a display regarding volume setting of the sound output means (for example, the speaker 120) (for example, a display for setting the volume (representing an image of the volume meter, the volume) Numbers, etc.), displays for setting the sound quality (symbols and characters representing monaural and stereo, etc.), displays for setting the type of sound (images and characters representing instruments such as piano and guitar), amplification of sound Display for setting the degree, display for setting to mute, display related to output mode setting of sound output means (for example, the speaker 120) (for example, display for selecting sound output means for sound output or mute) , Display related to luminance setting of light output means (for example, lamp, LED) (for example, display for setting the type of luminescent color, display for setting the degree of light and dark), light output means (example If, lamp, indication of output mode settings LED) (e.g., a display for setting the time interval of blinking, a display for setting the lighting or flashing on and off) and the like.

In addition, as other “display regarding setting (first display)”, display regarding ECO setting (for example, display for turning ECO setting on or off), operation setting of movable body (for example, effect movable body) Display (for example, display for setting the presence or absence of operation, display for setting operation conditions, display for setting movable area (protrusion amount, rotation amount)), effect setting (for example, RTC effect execution Songs used to produce effects in a predetermined gaming state (eg, during a big hit, during power support) (eg, BGM, sound effects) , A display for selecting a character or a story, a display for performing a route selection, a display for performing an item selection, a display for performing participation registration of a specific game (for example, an RTC game) Display for the setting of the cursor movement in the menu screen, display for setting the cursor movement in the password input, and the like display for performing a login.
<Example of display relating to setting (first display)>

  Next, an embodiment of the above-mentioned “display regarding setting (first display)” will be described. The gaming machine according to the present example can at least display (volume adjustment screen) for setting the volume of the sound output means (speaker 120) as “display regarding setting (first display)”. When changing the display of the decorative symbol display device 208 to the volume adjustment screen, referring to the manager set value of the volume stored in the RAM 408 and the player set value (user set value), and when both do not match The display of the volume meter showing the volume corresponding to the administrator set value is performed, and the display of the volume meter showing the volume corresponding to the player set value is performed when the both coincide with each other.

In addition, the gaming table according to the present example includes a second output setting switch 194 as the "first operating unit" and a first output setting switch 190 as the "second operating unit". Then, when the operation of the left button 194 b (or the right button 194 c) of the second output setting switch 194 is received while the volume adjustment screen is displayed, the player setting value is increased in the numerical range of 0 to 15 (or When the operation of the first output setting switch 190 is accepted, it is possible to decrease the administrator setting value from 0 to 14 which corresponds to the scale 0 to F regardless of the display of the volume adjustment screen. It can be increased or decreased within the numerical range of
<Operation of first operation means in set value adjustment mode>

  FIG. 65 (a) is a diagram showing, in time series, an example of display transition when an operation is performed by the first operation means (second output setting switch 194) while the volume adjustment screen of the setting value adjustment mode is displayed. It is.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), the same figure (a-2) is entered during transition to the setting value adjustment mode and the volume adjustment screen is displayed using the decorative symbol display device 208. As shown in), when the operation (in this example, the pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194) is accepted once, the player setting value is one step. , (In this example, from 11 to 12). Further, triggered by the operation of the right button 194c of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194), as shown in FIG. A volume meter indicating the volume corresponding to the player set value (12 in this example) is displayed.

Further, in this example, during the period in which the volume adjustment screen is displayed using the decorative symbol display device 208, as shown in FIG. 6A, the operation of the determination button 194a of the second output setting switch 194. When it is received once, as shown in FIG. 6A, the display of the volume adjustment screen is erased to display the screen before transitioning to the volume adjustment screen (in this example, the decorative symbol Stop display). In this example, when the operation (in this example, the pressing operation) of the determination button 194a of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194) is received once during display of the volume adjustment screen, the volume Although the example of erasing the display of the adjustment screen is shown, when the operation of the second operation means (first output setting switch 190) not shown is received during the display of the volume adjustment screen, the display of the volume adjustment screen is displayed. It may be configured to erase.
<Operation of second operation means in set value adjustment mode (1)>

  FIG. 65 (b) is a diagram showing, in time series, an example of display transition when the second operation means (first output setting switch 190) performs an operation while the volume adjustment screen of the setting value adjustment mode is displayed. It is.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 6 (b-1), the same figure (b- 2) is displayed while the volume adjustment screen is displayed using the decorative symbol display device 208 after shifting to the setting value adjustment mode. When an operation of the first output setting switch 190 (second operation means) (in this example, an operation to rotate clockwise from B to C by one division) is received as shown in FIG. The set value is increased by one step (in this example, increased from 11 to 12). In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 (b-3), transition to the volume adjustment screen is made by erasing the display of the volume adjustment screen triggered by the operation of the first output setting switch 190 (second operation means). The previous display (in this example, stop display of the decorative symbol) is performed.

  Also, in this example, during the period when the volume adjustment screen is not displayed using the decorative symbol display device 208, as shown in (b-4) of the figure, the operation of the determination button 194a of the second output setting switch 194. Is accepted once, the display of the decorative symbol display device 208 is transitioned to the volume adjustment screen, and the display of the volume meter representing the volume corresponding to the current administrator set value (12 in this example) is displayed. Do.

  Moreover, as shown to the figure (b-5), during the period which is displaying the sound volume adjustment screen using the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, operation (2nd output setting switch 190) of a 2nd operation means (1st output setting switch 190) For example, when an operation to rotate counterclockwise from C to B by one division is received, the illustration is omitted, but the administrator setting value is decreased by one step (in this example, it is decreased from 12 to 11) ). Further, although illustration is omitted, the display before the transition to the volume adjustment screen is made by erasing the display of the volume adjustment screen triggered by the operation of the second operation means (the first output setting switch 190) (this example Then, stop display of the decoration pattern).

  With such a configuration, the operation of the second operation unit is performed by erasing the volume adjustment screen (in this example, the rotation operation of the first output setting switch 190 is performed). In some cases, it can be easily and reliably grasped.

  In this example, an example is shown in which the display (volume adjustment screen) related to the setting is erased in response to the operation of the second operation means (first output setting switch 190), but the second operation means (first output) Depending on the operation mode of the setting switch 190), it may be determined whether or not the display (volume adjustment screen) regarding the setting is to be erased.

Specifically, among administrator setting values that can be set by the operation of the second operation means (first output setting switch 190), one administrator setting value (for example, 0, 1, A, or F, etc.) Or the display related to the setting (volume adjustment screen only when a plurality of administrator setting values (for example, 1 to 3, A to D, or E to F, etc.) are set among administrator setting values that can be set ) May be deleted, or conversely, the display (volume adjustment screen) relating to the setting may be deleted only when other than the administrator set value is set.
<Operation of second operation means in set value adjustment mode (2)>

  FIG. 66 (a) is a diagram showing, in time series, an example of display transition when an operation is performed by the second operation means (front frame door 106) while the volume adjustment screen of the setting value adjustment mode is displayed. .

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), the same figure (a-2) is entered during transition to the setting value adjustment mode and the volume adjustment screen is displayed using the decorative symbol display device 208. When the operation of the second operation means (the front frame door 106) (in this example, the operation of opening the front frame door 106 in the closed state) is received as shown in FIG. Thus, the display before transition to the volume adjustment screen (in this example, the stop display of the decorative symbol) is performed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily and reliably confirm that the operation of the second operation unit has been performed (in this example, that the front frame door 106 has been opened) by erasing the volume adjustment screen. It may be possible to grasp.
<Operation of second operation means in set value adjustment mode (3)>

  FIG. 66B is a diagram showing an example of display transition in a time series when there is an operation by the second operation means (inner frame 104) while the volume adjustment screen of the setting value adjustment mode is displayed.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 6 (b-1), the same figure (b- 2) is displayed while the volume adjustment screen is displayed using the decorative symbol display device 208 after shifting to the setting value adjustment mode. As shown in), when the operation of the second operation means (inner frame 104) (in this example, the operation of opening the closed inner frame 104) is received, the display of the volume adjustment screen is erased. , Display before changing to the volume adjustment screen (in this example, stop display of the decorative symbol).

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily and reliably grasp that the second operation means has been operated (in this example, the inner frame 104 has been opened) by erasing the volume adjustment screen. There are times when you can do it.
<Operation of the second operation means in the normal game (during symbol change suspension)>

  FIG. 67 is a diagram showing an example of display transition in a time series when there is an operation by the second operation means (first output setting switch 190) in a normal game (during symbol variation stop). In the gaming machine according to the present example, it is possible to perform setting relating to effects even during normal gaming (during symbol fluctuation suspension) not shifting to the set value adjustment mode.

  In this example, during normal game shown in the figure (a) (during stop display of special figure and decorative symbol in this example), as shown in the figure (b), the first operation means (second output) When the operation (in this example, the pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the setting switch 194) is received once, the display area on the front side of the stop display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. In the display of the volume meter that represents the volume corresponding to the current player set value (12 in this example).

  In addition, while this volume meter is displayed, as shown in FIG. 6D, the operation (in this example, the pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194) is performed once. , When accepted, the player set value is increased by one step (in this example, increased from 12 to 13). In addition, with the operation of the right button 194c of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194) as a trigger, as shown in the figure (e), change is made in the display area on the front side than the stop display of the decorative symbol. A volume meter indicating the volume corresponding to the player setting value (13 in this example) to be displayed is displayed.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, operation (left-hand operation in this example) of the left button 194b of the 1st operation means (2nd output setting switch 194) is displayed during the display of the volume meter shown to the figure (c). When accepted once, the player setting value is decreased by one step, and a volume meter indicating the volume corresponding to the changed player setting value in the display area on the front side of the stop display of the decorative symbol Display of.

  Also, when the first time (for example, 4 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the change display of the volume meter shown in FIG. 6E, as shown in FIG. By erasing the display, the display before the display of the volume meter (in this example, the stop display of the decorative symbol) is performed.

  In addition, during normal game shown in FIG. 6 (g) (in this example, during stop display of the special figure and the decorative symbol), as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the second operation means (first output setting switch) When the operation of 190) (in this example, an operation of rotating clockwise from C to F by 2 divisions) is accepted, the administrator set value is increased by two steps (in this example, increased to 13 to 15) ). Also, triggered by the operation of the second operation means (first output setting switch 190), as shown in FIG. 6I, in the display area on the front side of the stop display of the decorative symbol, the changed administrator A volume meter indicating the volume corresponding to the set value (15 in this example) is displayed.

  In addition, while the volume meter shown in FIG. 6 (i) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 7 (j), the operation of the second operating means (first output setting switch 190) (clockwise in this example) is performed. When an operation to rotate by one division from 0 to 0) is received, the administrator setting value is changed from 15 to 0, and the display of the volume meter is erased as shown in FIG. , Display before the display of the volume meter (in this example, stop display of the decorative symbol).

As in the case of the game table according to the present example, the display related to the setting is performed when the first operation by the second operation means (in the present example, the operation of rotating clockwise from C to F by 2 divisions) is performed. Start, and if the second operation by the second operation means (in this example, the operation of rotating clockwise from F to 0 by one division) is performed, the display relating to the setting is erased The operation by the second operation unit can be identified by the presence or absence of the display regarding the setting, and the convenience may be enhanced.
<Operation of the second operation means in the normal game (during symbol variation display)>

  FIG. 68 is a diagram showing an example of display transition in time series when there is an operation by the second operation means (first output setting switch 190) in a normal game (during symbol variation display). In the gaming machine according to the present example, it is possible to perform setting relating to the effect even during normal game (in symbol fluctuation display) not transitioning to the set value adjustment mode.

  In this example, during normal game shown in the figure (a) (during variation display of special figure and decorative symbol in this example), as shown in the figure (b), the first operation means (second output) When the operation (the pressing operation in this example) of the right button 194c of the setting switch 194) is received once, the display area on the front side of the variation display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. In the display of the volume meter that represents the volume corresponding to the current player set value (12 in this example).

  In addition, while this volume meter is displayed, as shown in FIG. 6D, the operation (in this example, the pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194) is performed once. , When accepted, the player set value is increased by one step (in this example, increased from 12 to 13). In addition, triggered by the operation of the right button 194c of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194), as shown in FIG. 6E, change is made in the display area on the front side of the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol. A volume meter indicating the volume corresponding to the player setting value (13 in this example) to be displayed is displayed.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, operation (left-hand operation in this example) of the left button 194b of the 1st operation means (2nd output setting switch 194) is displayed during the display of the volume meter shown to the figure (c). When accepted once, the player setting value is decreased by one step, and a volume meter indicating the volume corresponding to the player setting value after change in the display area on the front side of the variation display of the decorative symbol Display of.

  Also, when the first time (for example, 4 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the change display of the volume meter shown in FIG. 6E, as shown in FIG. By erasing the display, the display before the display of the volume meter (in this example, the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol) is performed.

  In addition, during normal game shown in FIG. 6 (g) (in this example, during special display and variation display of a decorative symbol), as shown in FIG. 6 (h), the second operation means (first output setting switch) When the operation of 190) (in this example, an operation of rotating clockwise from C to F by 2 divisions) is accepted, the administrator set value is increased by two steps (in this example, increased to 13 to 15) ). Further, triggered by the operation of the second operation means (the first output setting switch 190), as shown in FIG. 6I, in the display area on the front side of the variation display of the decorative symbol, the changed administrator A volume meter indicating the volume corresponding to the set value (15 in this example) is displayed.

  In addition, while the volume meter shown in FIG. 6 (i) is displayed, as shown in FIG. 7 (j), the operation of the second operating means (first output setting switch 190) (clockwise in this example) is performed. When an operation to rotate by one division from 0 to 0) is received, the administrator setting value is changed from 15 to 0, and the display of the volume meter is erased as shown in FIG. The display before the display of the volume meter (in this example, the change display of the decorative symbol) is performed.

As in the case of the game table according to the present example, the display related to the setting is performed when the first operation by the second operation means (in the present example, the operation of rotating clockwise from C to F by 2 divisions) is performed. Start, and if the second operation by the second operation means (in this example, the operation of rotating clockwise from F to 0 by one division) is performed, the display relating to the setting is erased The operation by the second operation unit can be identified by the presence or absence of the display regarding the setting, and the convenience may be enhanced.
<Operation of the third operation means in the normal game (during symbol change suspension)>

  FIG. 69 is a diagram showing an example of display transition in time series when there is an operation by the third operation means (front frame door 106) in the normal game (during symbol variation stop).

  In this example, during normal game shown in the figure (a) (during stop display of special figure and decorative symbol in this example), as shown in the figure (b), the first operation means (second output) When the operation (in this example, the pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the setting switch 194) is received once, the display area on the front side of the stop display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. In the display of the volume meter that represents the volume corresponding to the current player set value (12 in this example).

  Also, when the first time (for example, 4 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the change display of the volume meter, or before the first time (4 seconds) has elapsed, FIG. When the first operation (in this example, the opening operation (opening operation)) of the third operation means (the front frame door 106) is received as shown in FIG. By erasing the display of the meter, the display before the display of the volume meter (in this example, the stop display of the decorative symbol) is performed.

  In addition, before the first time (4 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the second operation (in this example, the closing operation (the present operation) of the third operation means (front frame door 106) When the closing operation is received, as shown in (g) of the figure, the volume erased based on the first operation (in this example, the opening operation) of the third operation means (front frame door 106) When the first time (4 seconds) has elapsed after redisplaying the meter, the display before the display of the volume meter is performed by erasing the display of the volume meter as shown in FIG. (In this example, stop display of the decorative symbol) is performed.

  In this example, although the case where there was operation by the third operation means (front frame door 106) in the normal game (during symbol variation stop) was described, the third operation in the normal game (during symbol variation display) The same process may be performed when there is an operation by means (front frame door 106).

According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the operation of the third operation can be grasped by the presence or absence of the display regarding the setting, and the convenience may be enhanced.
<Operation (1) of Operation Means During First Effect (RTC Effect)>

  FIG. 70 (a) shows an example of display transition when a first effect (RTC effect) is started during execution of a display relating to setting, and an operation by the operation means is performed during the first effect. FIG.

  In this example, during normal game shown in the figure (a-1) (during stop display of special figure and decorative symbol in this example), as shown in the figure (a-2), the first operation means When an operation (in this example, a pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the (second output setting switch 194) is received once, as shown in FIG. Also, in the display area on the front side, a volume meter indicating the volume corresponding to the current player set value (12 in this example) is displayed.

  In addition, when the first effect (in this example, the RTC effect) is started while this volume meter is being displayed, as shown in (a-4) of the figure, the display on the front side of the first effect In the area, the volume meter is displayed in a reduced size, and operation means (for example, first operation means (second output setting switch 194), second operation means (first output setting switch 190), third operation means (third Even when the operation of the front frame door 106) or the like is accepted, the display related to the setting (in this example, the display of the volume meter) is not changed.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to obtain an effect that the display of the setting does not disturb the visibility of the first effect, and the interest of the player is not diminished.

In this example, during the first effect, the display related to the setting is not changed based on the operation of the operation means, but during the first effect, based on the operation of the operation means, The setting (for example, the volume) related to the effect may be changed, or may not be changed.
<Operation of operation means (1) during first presentation (during RTC presentation)>

  FIG. 70 (b) is a diagram showing an example of display transition in a time series when there is an operation by the operation means during the first effect (during RTC effect).

  In this example, even when the operation of the operation means (in this example, the first operation means (second output setting switch 194)) is received during execution of the first effect (in this example, RTC effect), It is configured so as not to start the display regarding the setting (for example, the display of the volume meter).

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to obtain an effect that the display of the setting does not disturb the visibility of the first effect, and the interest of the player is not diminished.

Even when the operation of the other operation means (for example, the second operation means (the first output setting switch 190), the third operation means (the front frame door 106), etc.) is received during the first effect, The display for setting may not be started, or during the first effect, the setting for effect (for example, the volume) may be changed based on the operation of the operation unit. It may be configured not to make a change.
<Operation of operation means during first presentation (during reach presentation)>

  FIG. 71 shows an example of display transition in the time series when the first effect (reach effect) is started during the execution of the display relating to the setting, and the operation by the operation means is performed during the first effect. FIG.

  In this example, during normal game shown in the figure (a) (during variation display of special figure and decorative symbol in this example), as shown in the figure (b), the first operation means (second output) When the operation (the pressing operation in this example) of the right button 194c of the setting switch 194) is received once, the display area on the front side of the variation display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. In the display of the volume meter that represents the volume corresponding to the current player set value (12 in this example).

  Also, as shown in (e) in the case where the first effect (in this example, the reach effect to be performed when the variable display of the decorative symbol is in the reach state) is started while the volume meter is displayed. Clear the volume meter display. Also, during execution of the first effect (reach effect), as shown in FIG. 6F, the operation of the operation means (in this example, the first operation means (second output setting switch 194)) is received. Even in this case, as shown in FIG. 6G, the display of the volume meter is not resumed.

  Even when the operation of the other operation means (for example, the second operation means (the first output setting switch 190), the third operation means (the front frame door 106), etc.) is received during the first effect, The display for setting may not be started, or during the first effect, the setting for effect (for example, the volume) may be changed based on the operation of the operation unit. It may be configured not to make a change.

Further, in the present example, when the first effect (reach effect) is ended, as shown in FIG. 6I, after the display of the volume meter is resumed, the first time from the start of the display of the volume meter ( For example, when 10 seconds have elapsed, the display of the volume meter is erased.
<Operation of operation means during first effect (during movable object effect)>

  FIG. 72 shows an example of display transition in the time series when the first effect (movable object effect) is started during execution of the display relating to setting, and the operation by the operation means is performed during the first effect. FIG.

  In this example, during normal game shown in the figure (a) (during variation display of special figure and decorative symbol in this example), as shown in the figure (b), the first operation means (second output) When the operation (the pressing operation in this example) of the right button 194c of the setting switch 194) is received once, the display area on the front side of the variation display of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. In the display of the volume meter that represents the volume corresponding to the current player set value (12 in this example).

  In addition, when the first effect (in the present example, the movable object effect using the effect movable body 224) is started during the display of the volume meter, as shown in FIG. Erase In addition, during execution of the first effect (movable body effect), as shown in FIG. 6 (f), the operation of the operation means (in this example, the first operation means (second output setting switch 194)) Even when it is received, as shown in (g) in the figure, the display of the volume meter is not started.

  With such a configuration, it may be possible to obtain an effect that the display of the setting does not disturb the visibility of the first effect, and the interest of the player is not diminished.

Even when the operation of the other operation means (for example, the second operation means (the first output setting switch 190), the third operation means (the front frame door 106), etc.) is received during the first effect, The display for setting may not be started, or during the first effect, the setting for effect (for example, the volume) may be changed based on the operation of the operation unit. It may be configured not to make a change.
<Setting display by second display means (1)>

  FIG. 73 (a) is a diagram showing, in time series, an example of display transition when setting display (display regarding setting) is performed by the second display unit (sub liquid crystal 804) triggered by the operation of the first operation unit. It is.

  The gaming table according to the present embodiment includes a first display means (main liquid crystal 802) and a second display means (sub liquid crystal 804), and the second display means (second operation means) is triggered by the operation of the first operation means. The setting display is performed by the sub liquid crystal 804).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. (A-2), during the normal game shown in FIG. (A-1) (during variation display of the special figure and the decorative symbol in this example), the first operation is performed. When the operation (in the present example, the pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the means (the second output setting switch 194) is received once, as shown in (a-3) of the figure, the first display means (Main liquid crystal 802), while continuing the variation display of the decorative symbol, in the second display means (sub liquid crystal 804), a volume meter representing the volume corresponding to the current player setting value (12 in this example) Display of.

With such a configuration, the visibility of the display by the first display means (in this example, the variable display of the decorative symbol) is not disturbed by the display relating to the setting, and the interest of the player is reduced. There are cases where you can get the effect of
<Setting display by second display means (2)>

  FIG. 73 (b) is a diagram showing, in chronological order, an example of display transition in the case where setting display (display relating to setting) is performed by the second display means (sub liquid crystal 804) triggered by the start of the first effect. is there.

  The gaming table according to the present example includes a first display means (main liquid crystal 802) and a second display means (sub liquid crystal 804), and the second display means (sub The setting display is performed by the liquid crystal 804).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. (B-2), during the normal game shown in FIG. (B-1) (in the present example, during the special display and the variation display of the decorative symbol), the first operation When the operation (in the present example, the pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the means (the second output setting switch 194) is received once, as shown in (b-3) of the figure, the first display means In the display area on the front side of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol while continuing the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol in the (main liquid crystal 802), the volume corresponding to the current player setting value (12 in this example) Display the volume meter.

  In addition, when the first effect (in this example, the reach effect performed when the variation display of the decorative symbol is in the reach state) is started during the display of the volume meter, the first display of the volume meter starts. Even before one time (for example, 4 seconds) elapses, the display of the volume meter on the first display means (main liquid crystal 802) is erased as shown in FIG. The second display means (sub liquid crystal 804) is configured to start the display of the volume meter.

With such a configuration, the display of the setting does not disturb the visibility of the display (in this example, the first effect) by the first display means, and the interest of the player is not diminished. In some cases, the effect can be obtained. Note that the first effect in this example is not limited to the reach effect, but may be a movable object effect or an RTC effect.
<Other effect settings>

  FIG. 74 (a) is a diagram showing an example of display transition in the case of executing setting (setting of temporary registration) regarding other effects in time series.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment can set temporary registration (provisional user registration) as the first effect setting (setting for effect), and as the second effect setting (setting for effect), the speaker volume. Setting is possible. In this example, during normal game shown in the figure (a-1) (during the suspension of fluctuation of the special figure and the decorative symbol in this example), as shown in the figure (a-2), the first operation means When the operation (the pressing operation in this example) of the upper button 194 d is received once (the second output setting switch 194), as shown in FIG. In the sub liquid crystal 804), the setting display for setting the temporary registration is started.

  In addition, while the setting display of this temporary registration is performed, as shown in (a-4) of the figure, the operation of the left button 194b of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194) (in this example, the pressing operation) Is received once, display control is performed to move the cursor in the setting display for temporary registration to the left without lowering the volume. Although illustration is omitted, when the operation (in this example, the pressing operation) of the right button 194c of the first operation means (the second output setting switch 194) is received once, the volume is not increased. , Display control is performed to move the cursor in the setting display of temporary registration to the right.

  Like the gaming table according to the present example, the first operation means is effective in both the first effect setting (in this example, temporary registration setting) and the second effect setting (in this example, volume setting) In the case of the first means, if the second effect setting by the first operation means is invalidated during the first effect setting, it may be possible to prevent a player's operation mistake in advance.

  FIG. 74B is a diagram showing an example of display transition in the case of executing setting (login setting) regarding other effects in chronological order.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment can set login as the first effect setting (setting regarding effect), and can set the volume of the speaker as second effect setting (setting regarding effect). In this example, while the login screen shown in (b-1) of the figure is displayed, as shown in (b-2) of the figure, the operation (for example, the first output setting switch 190) (for example, In the case of receiving an operation of rotating from E to F by one division clockwise), the administrator set value is increased by one step (in this example, increased from 14 to 15). Also, triggered by the operation of the second operation means (the first output setting switch 190), as shown in FIG. 6 (b-3), the management after the change in the display area on the front side of the display of the login screen. The display of the volume meter is configured to overlap the display of the login screen by displaying the volume meter that represents the volume corresponding to the user setting value (15 in this example).

  When the second effect setting (in the present example, the sound volume setting) is performed while the display relating to the first effect setting (during the login setting) is performed, as in the gaming table according to the present example, the second If the display relating to the second effect setting can be displayed overlapping on the display relating to the first effect setting, the second effect setting can be preferentially executed, and the administrator of the player or the game arcade can In some cases, convenience can be enhanced.

  As described above, the game console (for example, a pachinko machine, slot machine) according to the present embodiment includes the first operation unit (for example, the second output setting switch 194 shown in FIG. 65 (b-2)); Second operation means (for example, first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 65 (b-4), front frame door 106 shown in FIG. 66 (a-2), inner frame 104 shown in FIG. 66 (b-2) And the display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 65 (b-1)), wherein the first operation means is a setting relating to an effect (for example, the speaker It is a means capable of at least volume setting, and the display means refers to a display relating to the setting (hereinafter referred to as "first display", for example, FIG. 65 (b-1), FIG. 66 (a-1), FIG. At least 66 (b-1)). A displayable means, configured to at least erase the first display when the second operating means is operated during a period in which the first display is displayed. It is a game stand that features it.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to grasp that there has been an operation by the second operating means by erasing the display (first display) relating to the setting, and the second operating means In some cases, it may be possible to easily and reliably know the presence or absence of the operation.

  Further, the second operation means may be a means which can not be operated by the player. With such a configuration, it may be possible to easily and reliably grasp that the second operation means has been operated by a person other than the player (the store clerk or manager of the game arcade).

  The door (for example, the front frame door 106 shown in FIG. 66 (a-2) and the inner frame 104 shown in FIG. 66 (b-2)) is provided, and the operation of the second operation means It may be an open operation. With such a configuration, it may be possible to easily and reliably grasp that the door has been opened.

  The first display is configured to be displayed at least when there is an operation to close the door after the first display is erased by the operation to open the door. It is also good. With such a configuration, it may be possible to easily and surely know that the door is closed, and it may be possible to resume the interrupted setting by opening the door.

  In addition, a third operation unit (for example, the first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 65 (b-4)) is provided, and the third operation unit is operated during the period when the first display is displayed. In some cases, the first display may be configured to be erased. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp that there is an operation by the third operation means by at least erasing the display (first display) relating to the setting, and the operation of the third operation means In some cases, it can be known easily and reliably.

  Also, the third operation means may be a means that can not be operated by the player. With such a configuration, it may be possible to easily and surely grasp that the third operation means has been operated by a person other than the player (the store clerk or manager of the game arcade).

  In addition, the game console (for example, a pachinko machine, slot machine) according to the present embodiment includes a first operation means (for example, a second output setting switch 194 shown in FIG. 68B) and a second operation means (for example For example, a first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 68 (j), a display means (for example, the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 68 (a)), and a symbol variation display means (symbol variation display) For example, the decorative symbol display area of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 68 (a), and the first special view display device 212 and the second special view display device 214 (not shown in FIG. 68) are provided. A game console, wherein the first operation means is a means capable of at least setting for effect (for example, setting of volume of a speaker), and the display means is a display regarding the setting (hereinafter referred to as “first display "Example. For example, means for displaying at least the display of the sound volume meter shown in FIG. 68 (i), and when the second operation means is operated during a period when the first display is displayed, At least one display is configured to be erased, and at least a part of the display period of the symbol variation display is configured to display at least the first display. It is a stand.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is possible to grasp that there has been an operation by the second operation means in the display period of the symbol variation display by at least erasing the display (first display) relating to the setting. In some cases, it may be possible to easily and reliably know the presence or absence of the operation of the second operation means in the display period of the symbol variation display.

  Also, during the period in which the first display is displayed, the first effect (for example, the RTC effect shown in FIG. 70 (a-4), (b-1), the reach effect shown in FIG. 71 (e), the diagram When the movable body effect shown in 72 (e) is started, the first display may be erased. With such a configuration, the player can be focused on the first effect because the visibility of the first effect is not impeded by the display regarding the setting, and the interest of the player is reduced. In some cases, the effect can be obtained.

  The first effect may be an effect including a reach mode (for example, a reach effect shown in FIG. 71 (e)). With such a configuration, the player can be focused on the reach effect because the visibility of the reach effect is not disturbed by the display relating to the setting, and the effect that the interest of the player is not diminished is achieved. You may be able to get

  Further, the first effect may be an effect including the movement of the movable body (for example, the movable body effect shown in FIG. 72 (e)). With such a configuration, the player can be focused on the movable object effect because the display related to the setting does not inhibit the visibility of the movable object effect. In some cases, it is possible to obtain the effect of not diminishing the interest of

A game console (for example, a pachinko machine, slot machine) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of operation means and a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of displays (for example, the decorative symbol display shown in FIG. Device 208), and one of the plurality of operation means is a first operation means (for example, a second output shown in FIG. 65 (b) or 68 (d)). Setting switch 194), and one of the plurality of operating means is a second operating means (for example, the first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 65 (b)), the first operating means Is a means provided at a position where the player can operate, and the second operation means is a means provided at a position where the player can not operate, and the volume is set by the operation of the first operation means. Can be changed by the operation of the second operation means. When the administrator setting value is changed, the sound volume is modifiable, light intensity are possible changes, even when the variable display of decorative designs are displayed can be changed volume, of the plurality of types One of the displays is a first display (for example, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. 65 (b-1), FIG. (B-5) and FIG. 68 (c)), and the first display Is a display representing a volume, the first display is a display that can be started while the decorative symbol is variably displayed, and the administrator setting value is set to a value by the second operation means When the first operation means is operated in the set state and the first display is not displayed, the display of the first display is started , and the first display is displayed. When the first operation means is operated in a state where is displayed, the volume is changed, and First display is not erased display of the administrator setting the value is set to some value wherein said first is by said second operation means in a state being displayed, the first display displays When the administrator setting value is set to a value different from the certain value by the second operation means in the set state, the first display is erased, and the operation of the second operation means is performed. after the administrator setting value is the first display by being set to a different value is erased from the certain value above the value the administrator setting values Ru said certain by said second operating means a state that is set, when the said at first state where the display is not displayed in the first operation means is operated, the display of the first display Ru is started, characterized in that It is a game stand.

According to the amusement machine according to the present embodiment, even when the first display by the operation by the second operating means volume changeable (certain indications indicating volume) has been deleted, the volume can be changed Since the first display can be redisplayed by the operation of the first operation means, it is possible to grasp that the operation by the second operation means has been accepted by erasing the first display. By redisplaying the first display, it is also possible to grasp that the operation by the first operation means has been accepted, and it is possible to easily check the operation of a plurality of operation means capable of changing the volume, etc. In some cases, the convenience of the store clerk etc. can be enhanced.

Also, if the said at first state where the display is not displayed in the first operation means is operated, the display of the first display may be or may not be started. Further, when the first operation means in a state in which the first display is displayed is operated, there may be a case where the display of the first is erased. Moreover, the above-mentioned "a certain display showing volume" may be a meter display of volume.

  In addition, a game console (for example, a pachinko machine, slot machine) according to the present embodiment has a plurality of operation means and a display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of displays (for example, the decorative symbol display device shown in FIG. And one of the plurality of operating means is a first operating means (for example, a second output setting switch 194 shown in FIG. 65 (b)). One of the plurality of operating means is a second operating means (for example, the first output setting switch 190 shown in FIG. 65 (b)), and the first operating means can be operated by the player. The second operation means is a means provided at a position where the player can not operate, and the volume can be changed by the operation of the first operation means. Sound by the operation of the second operation means Is configured to be changeable, and no sound (for example, operation sound) is output in response to the operation of the second operation means, and one of the plurality of types of display Is a first display (for example, the volume adjustment screen shown in FIG. 65 (b-1) or FIG. (B-5)), and the first display is a display showing volume, decoration When the first display is configured to be able to be displayed in a state where the variable display of the symbol is displayed, and the first operation means is operated in a state where the first display is not displayed The display of the first display is configured to be started, and the volume is changed when the first operation means is operated in a state where the first display is displayed. In a state in which the first display is displayed. The first display is configured to be erased when the second operation unit is operated, and the first display is erased after the second operation unit is operated. When the operation means of is operated, the display of the first display is configured to be started.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first display (a certain display representing the volume) is erased by the operation of the second operation means during the change display of the decorative symbol, and the first operation means Since the first display is redisplayed by the operation, it is possible to grasp that the operation by the second operation means has been accepted by erasing the first display in the variable display of the decorative symbol. It is possible to grasp that the operation by the first operation means has been received by redisplaying the first display, and it is possible to easily check the operation of a plurality of operation means, etc. There are cases where it can be possible to improve sex.

  Note that a setting (hereinafter referred to as "a certain setting") is made possible that disables the change of the sound volume by the operation of the first operation means by the operation of the second operation means, and the first When the second operation means is operated in a state where the display of is displayed, the first display is erased even if the certain setting is not made. Good. In addition, regardless of whether or not the certain setting is made, the first display displayed may be erased when the second operation means is operated. Further, when the first operation means is operated after the first display is erased by the operation of the second operation means, the display of the first display is started. “When the first operation means is operated after the first display is erased by the operation of the second operation means, the operation of the second operation means It may be configured such that the display of the first display is started in a state where no setting is made. Further, when the first operation means is operated in a state where the first display is displayed, the first display is updated to a display in which the operation result of the first operation means is reflected. It may be configured as follows. In addition, when the first effect is started in a state where the first display is displayed, the first display may be erased. Further, the first effect may be an effect including a reach mode. Further, the first effect may be an effect including the movement of the movable body.

  Further, the first display means may be means larger than the second display means (e.g., a means having a large display area, a means having a large outer shape). With such a configuration, it may be easy to make settings relating to the effect.

  The second display means may be means capable of displaying at least the first display. With such a configuration, the setting relating to the effect can be performed in the period in which the other display is performed by the first display means, and the convenience may be enhanced.

  Further, when the first effect is started in a period in which the first display is displayed on the first display means, at least the first display is configured to be erased, and the second The display means may be means capable of displaying at least the first display during the execution period of the first effect. With such a configuration, it may be possible to perform setting relating to the effect during the period in which the first effect is being performed, and it may be possible to improve the convenience.

  The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the pachinko machine according to the above embodiment. Thus, for example, the setting may be a first setting, the first setting may be a setting relating to the volume of the effect, and the first setting may be the first setting. It may be a setting regarding the luminance of the effect.

  The first display may be a display that is erased when the door is opened but is not erased by the operation of the third operation unit. In addition, when the first effect (for example, RTC effect, super reach effect) is started during the period in which the first display is displayed, the execution period of the first effect is that of the first operation means. The first display may be configured not to change even if there is an operation, or may be configured to change.

  Further, the execution period of the first effect may be configured not to start displaying the first display even if there is an operation of the first operation means, or is configured to start display It is also good. In addition, when the first effect is started in a period in which the first display is displayed, the execution period of the first effect is performed even if the second operation means is operated. The display may be configured not to change or may be configured to change.

  Further, the execution period of the first effect may be configured so as not to start displaying the first display even if the second operation means is operated, or is configured to start display It is also good. Further, the display means is a means capable of displaying at least a second display, the second display is a display relating to a second setting, and the second setting relates to an input of player information It may be a setting.

  In addition, even if the second operation means is operated during the period when the second display is displayed, the second display may be configured to be continued, or the second display may be provided. May be configured to be erased. Further, when the operation of the first operation means is performed in a period in which the second display is displayed, the display of the first display may be started. Also, the first display may be a display that can overlap the second display.

  Further, the second operation means may be means operable by the player, and the second operation means may be means (determination button) for determining setting contents. Further, the third display may be displayed when the second operation means is operated during a period in which the first display is displayed. The third display may be a default display.

  Further, the second display means is a means capable of at least displaying a fourth display, the fourth display is a display regarding a third setting, and the third setting is a temporary registration. It may be a setting related to Further, when the first effect is started during a period in which the first display is displayed by the first display means, the first display may be erased. In addition, when the first effect is started during a period in which the first display is displayed by the first display unit, the first display is displayed by the second display unit. It may be configured.

  In addition, when an error process occurs in the same interrupt process when the volume setting value stored in the RAM is received from the first operation means (right button) and the volume setting value stored in the RAM is updated, The volume setting value N + 1 after updating is not set in the IC, and 0 is set as the volume setting value in the next interrupt processing, and the volume setting value N + 1 after updating is set in the IC for volume adjustment after the error is canceled. It may be configured to

  Also, when the first operation means (right button) receives an operation, the display state is updated in the device driver, and the display state is updated by the upper layer program of the device driver, the volume setting screen Only when the operation of the third operation means (for example, the first output setting switch 190) is received during display, the actual display state may be updated.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols, a start lever for instructing rotation of the reels, and each reel And a stop button for stopping rotation of the reel individually, lottery means for determining whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is made by lottery, and rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means Whether or not the symbol combination displayed by the reel stop control means for performing stop control regarding the stop of the symbol and the reel stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination determined in advance corresponding to the internally winning combination Determining means for determining whether or not the game is performed, and payout control means for performing game medium payout processing for paying out the game medium corresponding to the predetermined winning mode when the stop mode of the symbol is the predetermined winning mode; It is also suitable, such as a slot machine equipped.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine. Here, the "enclosed type game machine" is used to circulate and use the game balls enclosed in the game machine. Also, the main control unit, the first sub-control unit, and the second sub-control unit may be configured in one chip, or even if the main control unit and the first sub-control unit allow bidirectional communication. Good. Moreover, while enabling bi-directional communication between the main control unit and the first sub-control unit, communication from the first sub-control unit to the second sub-control unit may be one-way communication.

  Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiment of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiment of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done. Moreover, the scope of the game may be further expanded by applying the contents described in one configuration among the configurations shown in the plurality of examples described in the same or different embodiments to another configuration.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a spinning machine (slot machine) and a ball and ball gaming machine (pachinko machine).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 120 Speaker 190 1st output setting switch 194 2nd output setting switch 208 decorative symbol display device 300 main control part 400 1st sub control part 403 reset circuit 404 CPU
406 ROM
408 RAM
418, 440 Various lamps 420 Lamp drive circuit 426 Switch sensor 431 Sound control circuit

Claims (6)

Multiple operation means,
Display means capable of displaying a plurality of types of displays;
A game console equipped with
One of the plurality of operating means is a first operating means,
One of the plurality of operating means is a second operating means,
The first operation means is a means provided at a position where the player can operate,
The second operation means is a means provided at a position where the player can not operate,
The volume can be changed by the operation of the first operation means,
When the administrator setting value is changed by the operation of the second operation means, the volume can be changed,
The amount of light can be changed,
The volume can be changed even in the state where the variation display of the decorative symbol is displayed,
One of the plurality of types of display is a first display,
The first display is a display showing volume.
The first display is a display that can be started while the decorative symbol changes.
When the first operating means is operated in a state where the administrator setting value is set to a certain value by the second operating means and the first display is not displayed, The display of the first display is started ,
When the first operation means is operated while the first display is displayed, the volume is changed,
When the administrator setting value is set to the certain value by the second operation unit in the state where the first display is displayed, the first display is not erased .
The first display is erased when the administrator setting value is set to a value different from the certain value by the second operation means while the first display is displayed.
The management by the second after the first display is erased in the administrator setting value by operating the operation means that the the certain value is set to a different value, said second operating means When the first operation means is operated in a state where the person setting value is set to the certain value and the first display is not displayed, the display of the first display is displayed. Ru is started,
A game stand characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
When the first operation means is operated in a state where the first display is not displayed, the display of the first display may not be started.
A game stand characterized by It is a game console according to claim 1 or 2,
If the first operation means is operated while the first display is displayed, the first display may be erased.
A game stand characterized by A game console according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein
The "a certain display representing the volume" according to claim 1 is a meter display of the volume,
A game stand characterized by It is a game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by It is a game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The gaming machine is a slot machine,
A game stand characterized by